[TX] DFW General Discussion - Page 92 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

denellum · 04-02-2015, 09:13 PM

I purchased new gaskets for my header install, took the stock ones off and they still looked BRAND new (18k miles) so i just kept them on and saving my gaskets for the first time my car fails inspection heh.

For my install i just jacked up the front half of the car with 2 jacks on each side and installed the headers from the ground. Was my first time ever trying and it was pretty easy. No leaks after install. Took, like Robr said, about 2-4 hours just due to beer breaks and just worried i was doing something wrong.

jph11 · 04-03-2015, 10:43 AM

So after(saving) lurking for approximately 6 months im getting closer and closer to being ready to buy, Just wanted to see if you guys had reccemendations of who do go to?

Ive bought a car from Sewell before and it was quick and painless. Test drove one day, left and over the course of three text messages my sales guy had me at the OTD price I wanted. So right now im planning on starting there. Would it benefit me more to go up to Plano since they probably move more volume?

What are you guys thoughts, where did you buy?

Joeprelude · 04-03-2015, 10:47 AM

I got mine at Freeman in Hurst (due to certain reasons), but I like Pat Lobb in McKinney as far as customer service.

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alucard7755 · 04-03-2015, 11:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jph11

So after(saving) lurking for approximately 6 months im getting closer and closer to being ready to buy, Just wanted to see if you guys had reccemendations of who do go to?

Ive bought a car from Sewell before and it was quick and painless. Test drove one day, left and over the course of three text messages my sales guy had me at the OTD price I wanted. So right now im planning on starting there. Would it benefit me more to go up to Plano since they probably move more volume?

What are you guys thoughts, where did you buy?

I bought my BRZ from Brandon Tomes in McKinney. The guys up there are very knowledgeable.

Husker BRZ · 04-03-2015, 02:42 PM

Just like @alucard7755, I got my BRZ from Brandon Tomes Subaru in Mckinney. I would highly recommend Patrick, he's the most honest and easy going (doesn't push you) sales guy I've ever dealt with and very knowledgeable!

VADERR · 04-03-2015, 02:51 PM

I live like 5 min from Hiley Fort Worth... bought mine from Brandon Tomes (hour and a half drive). Let that sink in.

tennisfreak · 04-03-2015, 03:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alucard7755

I bought my BRZ from Brandon Tomes in McKinney. The guys up there are very knowledgeable.

Anyone remember when he started doing commercials with his dad a year or two ago?

He looked like a slob with unmade hair, untied tie, and drabby clothes.

Now he looks somewhat professional in his commercials.

tennisfreak · 04-03-2015, 03:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VADERR

I live like 5 min from Hiley Fort Worth... bought mine from Brandon Tomes (hour and a half drive). Let that sink in.

Yeah Hiley sucks big time, would definitely drive where needed to get away from them.

I bought my FR-S from Toyota of Fort Worth. I really like that dealership, probably more than Freeman in Hurst which I already like and have purchased from before.

AVOID Toyota of Grapevine. Worst dealership ever.

AustinG · 04-03-2015, 03:12 PM

Agree. Avoid Grapevine. Avoid Lewisville. Bought mine from Toyota of Dallas. Good experience.

G-Man · 04-03-2015, 05:14 PM

picked mine up from Huffines subaru in Denton, VIP pricing so didn't have to deal with and haggling at the dealership. they guys were all nice there made everything painless.

Went to subaru of plano first and they seemed more high pressure about things and whether the BRZ was on the VIP car list. would not recommend.

N_A · 04-03-2015, 06:00 PM

I got mine from Toyota of Irving. I was in and out within 2 hours.

Avoid Vandergriff. I hate those fools. I tried to play games with me so I walked. Then they called me the same evening and I told them I bought one from Toyota of Irving for a way better deal. They hung up on me.

MokSpeed · 04-03-2015, 06:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jph11

So after(saving) lurking for approximately 6 months im getting closer and closer to being ready to buy, Just wanted to see if you guys had reccemendations of who do go to?

Ive bought a car from Sewell before and it was quick and painless. Test drove one day, left and over the course of three text messages my sales guy had me at the OTD price I wanted. So right now im planning on starting there. Would it benefit me more to go up to Plano since they probably move more volume?

What are you guys thoughts, where did you buy?

I have a direct contact at Toyota of Richardson. I would never have purchased my car there were it not me knowing him personally. Also, their finance department doesn't do a great job of putting up a fight with extended warranty packages so it's less annoying. Let me know if you want his contact information!

Poodles · 04-03-2015, 07:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by G-Man

picked mine up from Huffines subaru in Denton, VIP pricing so didn't have to deal with and haggling at the dealership. they guys were all nice there made everything painless.

Went to subaru of plano first and they seemed more high pressure about things and whether the BRZ was on the VIP car list. would not recommend.

Originally test drove one of these cars are Huffines, but ended up buying in Plano.

Huffines couldn't keep them in stock and service wise I've been very happy with Plano.

Keep in mind pressure could just be that certain salesman.

Oh, and avoid Hiley, they're blacklisted for a reason on this forum.

JoeSubaru · 04-07-2015, 09:59 PM

I would like to offer some help, but can someone explain the rules of talking about a dealership?

Am I allowed to reply if I work at one?

Not trying to be a smart@$$

04-03-2015, 02:51 PM	#1280
VADERR Completely Lost Join Date: Nov 2014 Drives: 2015 CBS BRZ Limited Location: Ft. Worth TX Posts: 215 Thanks: 78 Thanked 39 Times in 31 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	I live like 5 min from Hiley Fort Worth... bought mine from Brandon Tomes (hour and a half drive). Let that sink in. __________________ VADERR'S TIE FIGHTER/ CS SCCA BUILD

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04-02-2015, 09:13 PM	#1275
denellum Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Drives: Scion FR-S Series 10 Location: United States Posts: 37 Thanks: 19 Thanked 14 Times in 9 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I purchased new gaskets for my header install, took the stock ones off and they still looked BRAND new (18k miles) so i just kept them on and saving my gaskets for the first time my car fails inspection heh. For my install i just jacked up the front half of the car with 2 jacks on each side and installed the headers from the ground. Was my first time ever trying and it was pretty easy. No leaks after install. Took, like Robr said, about 2-4 hours just due to beer breaks and just worried i was doing something wrong.

04-03-2015, 10:43 AM	#1276
jph11 Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Drives: Still deciding Location: Dallas Tx Posts: 94 Thanks: 18 Thanked 27 Times in 12 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	So after(saving) lurking for approximately 6 months im getting closer and closer to being ready to buy, Just wanted to see if you guys had reccemendations of who do go to? Ive bought a car from Sewell before and it was quick and painless. Test drove one day, left and over the course of three text messages my sales guy had me at the OTD price I wanted. So right now im planning on starting there. Would it benefit me more to go up to Plano since they probably move more volume? What are you guys thoughts, where did you buy?

04-03-2015, 03:12 PM	#1283
AustinG Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Drives: '15 Halo FR-S, '95 240SX Turbo Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 78 Thanks: 8 Thanked 36 Times in 24 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Agree. Avoid Grapevine. Avoid Lewisville. Bought mine from Toyota of Dallas. Good experience.

04-03-2015, 06:00 PM	#1285
N_A Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Drives: 2013 Raven Location: Arlington, TX Posts: 394 Thanks: 115 Thanked 181 Times in 121 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I got mine from Toyota of Irving. I was in and out within 2 hours. Avoid Vandergriff. I hate those fools. I tried to play games with me so I walked. Then they called me the same evening and I told them I bought one from Toyota of Irving for a way better deal. They hung up on me.

04-07-2015, 09:59 PM	#1288
JoeSubaru Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Drives: 2015 BRZ Location: Little Elm, Texas Posts: 52 Thanks: 1 Thanked 26 Times in 12 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I would like to offer some help, but can someone explain the rules of talking about a dealership? Am I allowed to reply if I work at one? Not trying to be a smart@$$

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