86 High & STD models available

[Vladror]

Originally Posted by Strat

I'm genuinely surprised that some dealers are able to link buyers up so quickly. I had a high spec model on order since last September. Eventually cancelled in Feb this year as I had no feedback on where in the process it was. According to the system, it was not scheduled for build. Of course no one could explain that cryptic message either. So someone then got the benefit of my cancellation I still want one though. Just not patient enough it seems. But this time I want the auto. So, called a few dealers in Gauteng today. 8 weeks to 4 months is the response. Wish I had the luck of some of the forumites maybe next year.

contact toyota head office or dealers in other provinces and you might get lucky...
Even subaru in cpt had a BRZ standing on the floor today, i would have thought these things would have sold way in advance. You never know who has stock when so keep calling, i waited a week for mine...
ps: keep cash at hand cause that seals the deal

[NamSin]

^this^
I drove 6 hours to Pietersburg to pick up mine and search took less than a week.
They are out there if you widen your search.

[Fish Eagle]

Originally Posted by NamSin

They are out there if you widen your search.

*This*

An hour or two with the GAU, NW, LIM & MPU phonebooks and you could get lucky.
They're out there - you've just got to find them.
The right salesman who's hungry for business and prepared to put in some effort will get you a car.

This is my story - http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showp...postcount=2723

Good luck!!

[Strat]

Originally Posted by Vladror

contact toyota head office or dealers in other provinces and you might get lucky...
Even subaru in cpt had a BRZ standing on the floor today, i would have thought these things would have sold way in advance. You never know who has stock when so keep calling, i waited a week for mine...
ps: keep cash at hand cause that seals the deal

Good advice. I'll start the groundwork.

[Strat]

Originally Posted by Fish Eagle

*This*

An hour or two with the GAU, NW, LIM & MPU phonebooks and you could get lucky.
They're out there - you've just got to find them.
The right salesman who's hungry for business and prepared to put in some effort will get you a car.

This is my story - http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showp...postcount=2723

Good luck!!

Thanks. Will give it a go.

[BentAnat]

so - >6 months in the wait now, Still no production date.
I have spoken to the guys from Barloworld Tygerberg, and the best I got out of them was the promise of emailing me information on importing, and pushiness about wanting me to promise that I'd take one the moment they find one. Then - nothing.

I spoke to a mate at Subaru the other day, and he advised STRONGLY against importing myself, suggesting that the dealerships should work with each other. Otherwise I'd have to call the Dealer principal for every.little.thing, which would ruin ownership.

I am still going to hang on for another month or two, but by now, it looks like Subaru might be able to get me a BRZ in somewhat of a hurry (mainly because they're not as FOS as out 'yota dealerships) should I want to.... but ouch... 100K extra for stuff I don't want.

[GavinAnt]

Originally Posted by Strat

I'm genuinely surprised that some dealers are able to link buyers up so quickly. I had a high spec model on order since last September. Eventually cancelled in Feb this year as I had no feedback on where in the process it was. According to the system, it was not scheduled for build. Of course no one could explain that cryptic message either. So someone then got the benefit of my cancellation I still want one though. Just not patient enough it seems. But this time I want the auto. So, called a few dealers in Gauteng today. 8 weeks to 4 months is the response. Wish I had the luck of some of the forumites maybe next year.

I have a friend selling an orange auto, slightly used, if you're interested....

[Razzle]

Market Toyota Athlone in College Road has 2 in stock.
High specs
Speak to Hoosain or Shihaam

[BentAnat]

Originally Posted by Strat

I'm genuinely surprised that some dealers are able to link buyers up so quickly. I had a high spec model on order since last September. Eventually cancelled in Feb this year as I had no feedback on where in the process it was. According to the system, it was not scheduled for build. Of course no one could explain that cryptic message either. So someone then got the benefit of my cancellation I still want one though. Just not patient enough it seems. But this time I want the auto. So, called a few dealers in Gauteng today. 8 weeks to 4 months is the response. Wish I had the luck of some of the forumites maybe next year.

I was in this exact boat.
As far as I understand this situation (and as I said - I have weighed up all options by now):
Your dealership orders the car in your spec.
Then Toyota gives them a "very" rough estimation of when they expect to tbe able to give you a build date, since they have to make sure that the right dealers get the right amounts of the right cars, etc.

Your dealership may try to swap with another dealership. Basically go "Hey, buddy - we have one in this spec coming sometime in the future. You have one now - wanna swap?". Other dealerships may or may not agree to this, since all Toyota dealerships compete with each other.

Until your dealership gets a build entitlement, they can do nothing but try to swap.

The dealerships that manage to get the cars for their clients QUICKLY are the ones that are either willing to trade, or ordered WAY back already, and essentially have a steady flow of incoming vehicles, where they guessed the spec that people would want.

I was in this very same boat until 2 days ago.
I ordered a pearl white standard spec in December. I heard NOTHING (except for the order confirmation) for month on end. Me being in Namibia made it even worse, since cross-border swaps are quite complex.
I called the dealership regularly to find out how far we were, and got "Sorry, no build date yet - we're trying to swap every week".
I talked to Jason at Barloworld, who sounded keen initially, until I wouldn't commit "blindly" to a buy, since Cross-border means the guys can make your life a bit more difficult than it needs to be (meaning that for every little thing you end up calling the dealer principal, who then MAKES the local dealerships/garages help you).
Trust me, I exhausted MANY options.
I finally got a build entitlement for August 2013 two days ago. Since then, I am like a kid in a candy store... FINALLY, I am getting my damn car in September.

[Fish Eagle]

Originally Posted by BentAnat

I finally got a build entitlement for August 2013 two days ago. Since then, I am like a kid in a candy store... FINALLY, I am getting my damn car in September.

[Vladror]

Originally Posted by BentAnat

I finally got a build entitlement for August 2013 two days ago. Since then, I am like a kid in a candy store... FINALLY, I am getting my damn car in September.

awesome, although you'll find that from now on, time will start going even slower

[BentAnat]

Originally Posted by Vladror

awesome, although you'll find that from now on, time will start going even slower

Hahaha... no doubt.
It is kinda cool knowing that I am getting one that's been "mine" from the moment the parts were manufactured, though...

[ZakD]

Hey guys,

Just noticed we have quite a few 86's in stock.

Two New High Specs in Silver
And On the Used - Three: White, Silver & Black. Some pics below.

Can msg me, or call on my direct line 031 949 6555 (Main line is 031 949 6500)

Zak

[Vladror]

@ZakD : just curious, what are the main reasons people give to trade in their 86 and what are they trading it for?