Why so few "First 86" buyers in the south?

[Dadhawk]

Originally Posted by terrypm

While at the First86 event I heard someone say there was someone there from TN. Can anyone confirm?

Don't recall that, although there was a second from Atlanta besides me. Not sure he's on the forum though.

[kwood9000]

Originally Posted by Dadhawk

Don't recall that, although there was a second from Atlanta besides me. Not sure he's on the forum though.

From Decatur, Ga (east Atlanta)...pre-ordered a BRZ a few weeks back. Hope to pick it up by June.

[schroeder69]

Hi there! I am new here but I can tell you that I am the first on the list with a dealer here in Miami. Dealer called me that I get my car in June. He will call in May again to tell me the ecaxt date. Getting a FR-S Asphalt

[mattles]

I always thought that the majority of the south didnt have internet access which is why we never hear from yous guys. >:3

Srsly though folks, ever wonder why there are like 20 1st86ers in california alone? Its all marketing. Very clever marketing.

[TheWatchman]

Originally Posted by Jordo!

^^^ That.

And trucks. Southerners like trucks.

Exactly, my first and only vehicle that my dad insisted me on getting is a 06 Dodge Ram, him his brother and my grandpa all drive F150s and my other uncle has a Silverado

[Kimsey47]

Originally Posted by terrypm

KY is now included.

That just sounds slippery...

[Kimsey47]

Originally Posted by mattles

I always thought that the majority of the south didnt have internet access which is why we never hear from yous guys. >:3

Srsly though folks, ever wonder why there are like 20 1st86ers in california alone? Its all marketing. Very clever marketing.

Hey Mr. Technology! I can get 1GB to my house here in Chattanooga! :P

[mdf4uk]

I am around Lexington, Ky. and have pre ordered a Firestorm red FRS from a local dealer, he says it should be here mid to late May....yeah!

[Aonarch]

The South likes domestics.

[spgrizz22]

There is a few frs in Mississippi. Such as me haha

[Xdragonxb0i]

Originally Posted by Snoopyalien24

Well down DOWN south here, everyone loves the midsize/compact family sedan. Rarely see trucks but the ones for work.

I do hate the fact we have too much straight line roads like i95/i75/Turnpike/and 2 more express ways

Every one knows the back, less traveled, road are where all the fun is at =D

[RavenFR-S]

There are many factors within the marketing of the "first 86". First, they probably considered exposure. On average, there are many more people per sq. mile in Northern east coast states and west coast than there are in the "South". Next, I would say cost of living. A $30,000 dollar car in the South is not, in a monetary sense, the same as a $30,000 car in the Northeast and west coast. On average, you get paid a lot less in the South than you do in those areas. Therefore, southerners, on average, will pay a larger percentage of their disposable income for the car than a northeastern or west coast resident. Paying a $300 note with a $2000 a weekly salary seems "cheap" to the same $300 note with a $1200 weekly salary. Then, demographics comes into play along with preference and a definition of "performance" within the area. There are other factors but this gives you an idea.

[Xdragonxb0i]

Originally Posted by RavenFR-S

There are many factors within the marketing of the "first 86". First, they probably considered exposure. On average, there are many more people per sq. mile in Northern east coast states and west coast than there are in the "South". Next, I would say cost of living. A $30,000 dollar car in the South is not, in a monetary sense, the same as a $30,000 car in the Northeast and west coast. On average, you get paid a lot less in the South than you do in those areas. Therefore, southerners, on average, will pay a larger percentage of their disposable income for the car than a northeastern or west coast resident. Paying a $300 note with a $2000 a weekly salary seems "cheap" to the same $300 note with a $1200 weekly salary. Then, demographics comes into play along with preference and a definition of "performance" within the area. There are other factors but this gives you an idea.

Minium wage here (AR) is 7.50.

Our Cost of living is sigficantly cheaper as well. A two Bed room apartment can be had for 800 a month in LR or Fayetteville. Anywhere else it will be cheaper.