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70NYD · 11-21-2011, 06:23 AM

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Originally Posted by coyote

If Subaru were not going to bring it in, why would they time the announcement of their decision to coincide with the Tokyo launch?

Hmmm touché sir never thought of that
Let's see what happens

armythug · 11-21-2011, 06:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by coyote

If Subaru were not going to bring it in, why would they time the announcement of their decision to coincide with the Tokyo launch?

Let hope for the best :happy0180:

celicajim · 11-21-2011, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by armythug

If the BRZ does not make it to Australia, Toyota is going to run wild with the price of their FT-86. No way to stop em.

Same probably goes for spare parts too, especially as most stuff won't be commonly stocked for other Toyotas, i.e. Oil Filters, Air Filters, Clutches, Coolant? Brake pads/rotors ?

coyote · 11-21-2011, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by celicajim

Oil Filters, Air Filters, Clutches, Coolant? Brake pads/rotors ?

With the possible exception of the air filter, all those will be standard Subaru items.

celicajim · 11-21-2011, 07:07 PM

Ah yeh, true, still able to get them from Suby in any case then.

coyote · 11-21-2011, 07:18 PM

Not that you'd buy any of that stuff from Subaru anyway. The aftermarket is much better.

Slide · 11-21-2011, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by coyote

Not that you'd buy any of that stuff from Subaru anyway. The aftermarket is much better.

From the pics from the VLN race car you can clearly see that the oil filter says Subaru on it lol!

So would be buying from the Subaru.

Nostalgia1987 · 12-02-2011, 06:31 PM

Nick Senior will be giving a yes/no answer before christmas, by what has been published in Australian car articles. Really hope that the BRZ will make it to these shores.

yjs · 12-02-2011, 08:34 PM

I hope so too, the more photos I see of the BRZ the more I like it. The front end looks simpler and the Subaru logo seems to suit the car well.

JFC · 12-02-2011, 08:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by armythug

If the BRZ does not make it to Australia, Toyota is going to run wild with the price of their FT-86. No way to stop em.

+100

Well there is 1 way too stop them, don't buy it, tempting as it is, if they don't sell they make em cheaper.

Quote:

Originally Posted by armythug

If the BRZ does not make it to Australia, Toyota is going to run wild with the price of their FT-86

This will also partially be the reason we wont see it under $30,000 like the USA might. Nearest competitor is $42,000 "for arguments sake" so they will sell it for $39,990 not its true value of $32,990, all figure just randoms of course.

Bit of a conundrum i face, wait 1 year i might save 1-2000 on purchase price but then 1yr later my trade in will be worth 1-2000 less

JFC · 12-02-2011, 09:02 PM

And regarding parts etc in Newcastle (im sure they would be others around) we have whats called Brad st Parts.

Can get 99% of factory Toyota (and others) parts without the dealer markup, sure its still a $$ genuine item, but you will save cash.

http://www.bradstreetparts.com.au/

I have no affiliation/association with them, used them before and recommend them highly.

sneaky · 12-12-2011, 04:30 PM

Confirmed for N.Z, so are we next??? http://www.caradvice.com.au/150896/s...r-new-zealand/

Nardi330 · 12-12-2011, 05:22 PM

FFS announce the decision already. As if it's not already made!!! Xmas pressy for Subaru fans perhaps???

sneaky · 12-18-2011, 06:37 PM

Ok its official, now this makes things interesting!

http://www.caradvice.com.au/151848/s...for-australia/

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11-21-2011, 07:07 PM	#19
celicajim Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Drives: ZZT231 Celica Location: Australia Posts: 65 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	Ah yeh, true, still able to get them from Suby in any case then.

11-21-2011, 07:18 PM	#20
coyote Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Drives: Slowly Location: brisbane.qld.au Posts: 1,064 Thanks: 212 Thanked 539 Times in 235 Posts Mentioned: 21 Post(s)	Not that you'd buy any of that stuff from Subaru anyway. The aftermarket is much better.

12-02-2011, 06:31 PM	#22
Nostalgia1987 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Drives: Subi Location: Perth, Aus Posts: 147 Thanks: 7 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	Nick Senior will be giving a yes/no answer before christmas, by what has been published in Australian car articles. Really hope that the BRZ will make it to these shores.

12-02-2011, 08:34 PM	#23
yjs Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Drives: 2009 Mazda 3 SP25 Location: Australia Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	I hope so too, the more photos I see of the BRZ the more I like it. The front end looks simpler and the Subaru logo seems to suit the car well.

12-02-2011, 09:02 PM	#25
JFC Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Drives: 2015 86, 2015 Evo X Location: Australia's East Coast Posts: 288 Thanks: 3 Thanked 7 Times in 6 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	And regarding parts etc in Newcastle (im sure they would be others around) we have whats called Brad st Parts. Can get 99% of factory Toyota (and others) parts without the dealer markup, sure its still a $$ genuine item, but you will save cash. http://www.bradstreetparts.com.au/ I have no affiliation/association with them, used them before and recommend them highly.

12-12-2011, 04:30 PM	#26
sneaky Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Drives: 86GT Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 180 Thanks: 7 Thanked 10 Times in 6 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s)	Confirmed for N.Z, so are we next??? http://www.caradvice.com.au/150896/s...r-new-zealand/

12-12-2011, 05:22 PM	#27
Nardi330 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Drives: 86 Location: Brisbane Australia Posts: 2,168 Thanks: 287 Thanked 374 Times in 264 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s)	FFS announce the decision already. As if it's not already made!!! Xmas pressy for Subaru fans perhaps???

12-18-2011, 06:37 PM	#28
sneaky Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Drives: 86GT Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 180 Thanks: 7 Thanked 10 Times in 6 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s)	Ok its official, now this makes things interesting! http://www.caradvice.com.au/151848/s...for-australia/

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