Houston Group Buy - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

BradBot · 01-21-2012, 11:22 AM

Stole this idea from the California thread and I figured with Houston, Dallas, San Antonio and Austin, not to mention any Louisiana cities, all in a relative close proximity, there would be enough people interested in this that would could get a serious deal worked out among ourselves and a dealership.

Disclaimer:
I'm in Houston and plan on doing the group buy through a Houston dealership. With that said, if a large amount (>75%) of those interested are in a different Texas city, then I will see what I can do about switching to a dealership in that city. Also, I haven't decided on the BRZ or FRS yet since the pricing and options have not been finalized for either car, so this group buy could be for either one.

To Get This Rolling:
What I need to know is how many people here are committed to purchasing one of these cars assuming it falls within a price range of 22k-27k (I'm first about not paying over that amount). Once I have a good estimate of how many people would like to participate in this group buy I will start talking to a dealership to work out a deal. Anyone else interested in helping out with this process is more than welcomed.

devinclfalcons · 01-23-2012, 10:56 PM

I have decided on the BRZ. I am in Houston as well...

I am also considering using the Subaru VIP Program to get 2% below invoice.

But I am interested to know how this develops...

BradBot · 01-24-2012, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by devinclfalcons

But I am interested to know how this develops...

Me too, considering you're the first to respond

devinclfalcons · 01-24-2012, 11:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BradBot

Me too, considering you're the first to respond

Heard that Subaru might not be offering the VIP Program on the BRZ...

I may want to get into this group buy should that occur...

BradBot · 01-25-2012, 05:23 PM

I really wish they would release pricing and options so I can make a final decision on which car to get

devinclfalcons · 01-26-2012, 01:51 AM

Which part of Houston are you from? Im in the clear lake/league city area

BradBot · 01-26-2012, 12:34 PM

Bellaire area.

I wonder if two people qualify as a group xD

Edit: I'm going to the Auto Show at Reliant tomorrow. So far, from what I'm read, only the SEMA FR-S concept is there, and not the acutal car. I'm going to be fuming if the BRZ and FR-S are both missing from the show. What an effing joke.

devinclfalcons · 01-26-2012, 11:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BradBot

Bellaire area.

I wonder if two people qualify as a group xD

Edit: I'm going to the Auto Show at Reliant tomorrow. So far, from what I'm read, only the SEMA FR-S concept is there, and not the acutal car. I'm going to be fuming if the BRZ and FR-S are both missing from the show. What an effing joke.

I have heard the FRS will be there but not the BRZ

BradBot · 01-27-2012, 12:50 AM

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Originally Posted by devinclfalcons

I have heard the FRS will be there but not the BRZ

It's not even the production model, but instead the SEMA concept. I Tweeted Scion about how much that irritated me... It doesn't make sense b/c Houston is the 4th largest city and GST, Gulf States Toyota -- A very large regional Toyota dealership network, is based here. I was sure they would be showing. Oh well just another disappointment.

devinclfalcons · 01-27-2012, 06:39 PM

Let me know what you saw when you get home from the auto show

Blackhalo · 01-29-2012, 04:46 PM

I'm in Houston, I will probably be going with a BRZ, like you it still depends on the final pricing.

devinclfalcons · 01-31-2012, 01:43 AM

Went to Reliant for the auto show and was pretty disappointed...

Did either of y'all go?

BradBot · 01-31-2012, 10:24 AM

I didn't go; wife was sick. Besides, when I found out neither car would be there I lost interest.

How was the SEMA concept? From the pictures I've seen it's a lot different than a true FRS.

devinclfalcons · 02-07-2012, 11:00 PM

The concept was nothing like it...

Any new news on any dealers taking pre-orders?

01-21-2012, 11:22 AM	#1
BradBot Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: 2013 DGM BRZ Limited Location: Texas Posts: 59 Thanks: 1 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Houston Group Buy Stole this idea from the California thread and I figured with Houston, Dallas, San Antonio and Austin, not to mention any Louisiana cities, all in a relative close proximity, there would be enough people interested in this that would could get a serious deal worked out among ourselves and a dealership. Disclaimer: I'm in Houston and plan on doing the group buy through a Houston dealership. With that said, if a large amount (>75%) of those interested are in a different Texas city, then I will see what I can do about switching to a dealership in that city. Also, I haven't decided on the BRZ or FRS yet since the pricing and options have not been finalized for either car, so this group buy could be for either one. To Get This Rolling: What I need to know is how many people here are committed to purchasing one of these cars assuming it falls within a price range of 22k-27k (I'm first about not paying over that amount). Once I have a good estimate of how many people would like to participate in this group buy I will start talking to a dealership to work out a deal. Anyone else interested in helping out with this process is more than welcomed. Last edited by BradBot; 01-21-2012 at 11:23 AM. Reason: Just realized Louisiana isn't included in this thread, but I'll leave it here just in case

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01-23-2012, 10:56 PM	#2
devinclfalcons Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: Evo X MR Location: Houston, TX Posts: 183 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I have decided on the BRZ. I am in Houston as well... I am also considering using the Subaru VIP Program to get 2% below invoice. But I am interested to know how this develops...

01-25-2012, 05:23 PM	#5
BradBot Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: 2013 DGM BRZ Limited Location: Texas Posts: 59 Thanks: 1 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I really wish they would release pricing and options so I can make a final decision on which car to get

01-26-2012, 01:51 AM	#6
devinclfalcons Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: Evo X MR Location: Houston, TX Posts: 183 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Which part of Houston are you from? Im in the clear lake/league city area

01-26-2012, 12:34 PM	#7
BradBot Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: 2013 DGM BRZ Limited Location: Texas Posts: 59 Thanks: 1 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Bellaire area. I wonder if two people qualify as a group xD Edit: I'm going to the Auto Show at Reliant tomorrow. So far, from what I'm read, only the SEMA FR-S concept is there, and not the acutal car. I'm going to be fuming if the BRZ and FR-S are both missing from the show. What an effing joke.

01-27-2012, 06:39 PM	#10
devinclfalcons Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: Evo X MR Location: Houston, TX Posts: 183 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Let me know what you saw when you get home from the auto show

01-29-2012, 04:46 PM	#11
Blackhalo Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: Tacoma Location: Houston,Tx Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I'm in Houston, I will probably be going with a BRZ, like you it still depends on the final pricing.

01-31-2012, 01:43 AM	#12
devinclfalcons Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: Evo X MR Location: Houston, TX Posts: 183 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Went to Reliant for the auto show and was pretty disappointed... Did either of y'all go?

01-31-2012, 10:24 AM	#13
BradBot Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: 2013 DGM BRZ Limited Location: Texas Posts: 59 Thanks: 1 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I didn't go; wife was sick. Besides, when I found out neither car would be there I lost interest. How was the SEMA concept? From the pictures I've seen it's a lot different than a true FRS.

02-07-2012, 11:00 PM	#14
devinclfalcons Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: Evo X MR Location: Houston, TX Posts: 183 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	The concept was nothing like it... Any new news on any dealers taking pre-orders?

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