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Chee-Hu · 05-24-2012, 05:33 PM

Not to be blacklisted, but I'd like to inform anyone about Maita Subaru in Sacramento, CA. They have a $2k markup on Limited due to "low supply and high demand" according to 2 sales managers I had emailed.

Jayde · 05-24-2012, 05:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chee-Hu

Not to be blacklisted, but I'd like to inform anyone about Maita Subaru in Sacramento, CA. They have a $2k markup on Limited due to "low supply and high demand" according to 2 sales managers I had emailed.

Quote:

Originally Posted by SgtBolt

BEV SMITH TOYOTA FORT PIERCE, FL. 6K MARK UP

Went by a scion dealer today, they had a FRS automatic with a 6k mark up came to 32k.

My BRZ should be in next week DGM Limited automatic

:happy0180:

Unfortunately, neither of these would be considered blacklisted. Dealers have a right to choose what they sell the cars for. The fact they're telling you this upfront is just to avoid any hassle down the road if they don't. Now if they said they were going to sell the cars at MSRP and then all of a sudden there is a markup, then yes, those would be considered blacklistable.

That $6000 markup is just plain greedy in my book.

gachamann · 05-26-2012, 04:48 AM

Wait a minute. Scion dealers are doing this as well? I've heard nothing but how the "pure pricing" policy works both ways and was the only thing that kept customers calm since it also kept dealerships reigned in from markups.

Are people actually saying now that pure pricing only works in one direction? I want to be sure I'm clear on this and that it isn't just a case of an isolated incident of a dealer going against policy, who might get into a whole mess of trouble with corporate if they end up being reported for violating said policy.

Margovincent_22x · 05-26-2012, 10:55 AM

Hello guys,
I just found out that the FIRST BRZ from my dealer will have a mark up price of $5000 OMG....... MY GOD!!!!!!!

What to do?

Turbowned · 05-26-2012, 10:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Margovincent_22x

Hello guys,
I just found out that the FIRST BRZ from my dealer will have a mark up price of $5000 OMG....... MY GOD!!!!!!!

What to do?

Simple. DON'T pay it! Find another dealer (if possible), or wait until they sell at suggested retail.

Mr.Mistah · 05-26-2012, 12:47 PM

Island Auto Center Subaru
Phone: (808) 877-0031
Address: 110 S. Hana Hwy.
Kahului, Maui, Hawaii 96732
E-mail: sales@islandautocenter.com

$35,395.00

Jayde · 05-26-2012, 01:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Margovincent_22x

Hello guys,
I just found out that the FIRST BRZ from my dealer will have a mark up price of $5000 OMG....... MY GOD!!!!!!!

What to do?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr.Mistah

Island Auto Center Subaru
Phone: (808) 877-0031
Address: 110 S. Hana Hwy.
Kahului, Maui, Hawaii 96732
E-mail: sales@islandautocenter.com

$35,395.00

Look at all these greedy dealers.

Did any of you agree to pay MSRP or a different price only to have the price increase closer to delivery?

benjoke · 05-26-2012, 04:01 PM

Hi just wanted to share an email I got from Puente Hills Subaru:

Dear BRZ Customer,

Thank you for your inquiry in regards of the "SUBARU BRZ". Either we met in person, spoke on the phone, or I receive a notice that you inquire the car through the web.

My name is John Pham over at Puente Hills Subaru. I will be your internet specialist and sales consultant.

Thought I might let you know that SUBARU BRZ IS NOW HERE. IT JUST LANDED IN OUR LOT RIGHT NOW! (as you can tell I am excited)

Here are the information on the 3 BRZ that we have in. (Note, these are already sold older BUT nothing is set in stone yet! That does not mean you cannot own it)

Vehicle 1:
2013 BRZ 2.0 LIMITED MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Exterior = Crystal Black Silica.
Interior = Dark Gray
Additional add ons = None
MSRP = $28,265

Vehicle 2:
2013 BRZ 2.0 LIMITED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIOM
Exterior = Satin White Pearl
Interior = Dark Gray
Additional add-ons = Rear Bumper Underskirt, Auto-dimming Mirror Compass with Homelink
MSRP = $30,447

Vehicle 3:
2013 BRZ 2.0 LIMITED MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Exterior = Satin White Pearl
Interior = Dark Gray
Additional add-ons = Rear Bumper Underskirt, Auto-dimming Mirror Compass with Homelink
MSRP = $29,347

The 3 cars above are all marked up "$3,000" above MSRP. Three customers are already on these vehicle at that price.

Now to be honest with you we are very limited on quantity. THESE CARs ARE STILL AVAILABLE TO YOU!

This is all the information I have at the moment. If you are serious about purchasing one, please give me a call at (818) 913-4675

YOU CAN BE THE FIRST ONE OWN THIS BRZ! Let me be the one to help you with that!

Best Regards,
John Pham

hapa_kcm · 05-26-2012, 04:23 PM

My friend (LeeLeeTee) pre-ordered on March 7 and was going to pick up her BRZ today from South Coast Subaru in Costa Mesa. When she got there, they decided to tap on $5000 additional, so she just got her deposit back. Pleases ADD THEM TO THE BLACKLIST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

LeeLeeTee · 05-26-2012, 04:51 PM

I hate them. I pre-ordered my car in March. Got a call from them today saying the car was in the dealership. I go in to see that the car has been marked up 5000 above MSRP. Not paying more than MSRP, when they had specifically said MSRP when I pre-ordered.

Jayde · 05-26-2012, 05:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LeeLeeTee

I hate them. I pre-ordered my car in March. Got a call from them today saying the car was in the dealership. I go in to see that the car has been marked up 5000 above MSRP. Not paying more than MSRP, when they had specifically said MSRP when I pre-ordered.

That's unacceptable. You waited almost 3 months and get all excited when they call to say the car was being delivered only to get there and get thoroughly disappointed at them. I'm sorry they did that too you.

mines13 · 05-26-2012, 05:06 PM

Yep, here is the window sticker from when LeeLeeTee and I went down there. The salesman clearly stated MSRP when the deposit was left, he even reiterated this fact when we came down, but due to new management the game had changed apparently. I was not having any of their noise. She has an FR-S on order from Longo, so it will work out in the end. They are straight shooters.

DommerEOD · 05-26-2012, 06:43 PM

Holy ridiculousness! That pic is viral on FB right now too... seeing it everywhere.

Lighting Red · 05-26-2012, 06:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LeeLeeTee

I hate them. I pre-ordered my car in March. Got a call from them today saying the car was in the dealership. I go in to see that the car has been marked up 5000 above MSRP. Not paying more than MSRP, when they had specifically said MSRP when I pre-ordered.

What a horrible story, I am sorry to hear that. I am glad you let your feet (and hopefully middle finger) do the talking.

05-26-2012, 04:51 PM	#290
LeeLeeTee Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: FRS Location: Huntington Beach, CA Posts: 10 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 2 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Subaru of Costa Mesa ruined my Memorial Day weekend! I hate them. I pre-ordered my car in March. Got a call from them today saying the car was in the dealership. I go in to see that the car has been marked up 5000 above MSRP. Not paying more than MSRP, when they had specifically said MSRP when I pre-ordered.

05-26-2012, 06:43 PM	#293
DommerEOD I'm a Carcissist Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: JERRV , 11 STI, 07 FJ Location: SoCal/Germany/Afghanistan Posts: 166 Thanks: 14 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Holy ridiculousness! That pic is viral on FB right now too... seeing it everywhere. __________________ I am Ron Burgandy?

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05-24-2012, 05:33 PM	#281
Chee-Hu Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: BRZ Location: Elk Grove, CA Posts: 964 Thanks: 360 Thanked 323 Times in 221 Posts Mentioned: 12 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Not to be blacklisted, but I'd like to inform anyone about Maita Subaru in Sacramento, CA. They have a $2k markup on Limited due to "low supply and high demand" according to 2 sales managers I had emailed.

05-26-2012, 04:48 AM	#283
gachamann Junior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: 2002 Toyota Celica Location: Lawton, OK Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Wait a minute. Scion dealers are doing this as well? I've heard nothing but how the "pure pricing" policy works both ways and was the only thing that kept customers calm since it also kept dealerships reigned in from markups. Are people actually saying now that pure pricing only works in one direction? I want to be sure I'm clear on this and that it isn't just a case of an isolated incident of a dealer going against policy, who might get into a whole mess of trouble with corporate if they end up being reported for violating said policy.

05-26-2012, 10:55 AM	#284
Margovincent_22x Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: Lightning Red BRZ MT Limited Location: California and Philippines Posts: 164 Thanks: 1 Thanked 33 Times in 16 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Hello guys, I just found out that the FIRST BRZ from my dealer will have a mark up price of $5000 OMG....... MY GOD!!!!!!! What to do?

05-26-2012, 12:47 PM	#286
Mr.Mistah Junior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: 2001 Mazda Miata STR Location: No Ka Oi Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Island Auto Center Subaru Phone: (808) 877-0031 Address: 110 S. Hana Hwy. Kahului, Maui, Hawaii 96732 E-mail: sales@islandautocenter.com $35,395.00

05-26-2012, 04:01 PM	#288
benjoke Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: SWP BRZ Limited MT Location: SoCal Posts: 113 Thanks: 87 Thanked 22 Times in 19 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Hi just wanted to share an email I got from Puente Hills Subaru: Dear BRZ Customer, Thank you for your inquiry in regards of the "SUBARU BRZ". Either we met in person, spoke on the phone, or I receive a notice that you inquire the car through the web. My name is John Pham over at Puente Hills Subaru. I will be your internet specialist and sales consultant. Thought I might let you know that SUBARU BRZ IS NOW HERE. IT JUST LANDED IN OUR LOT RIGHT NOW! (as you can tell I am excited) Here are the information on the 3 BRZ that we have in. (Note, these are already sold older BUT nothing is set in stone yet! That does not mean you cannot own it) Vehicle 1: 2013 BRZ 2.0 LIMITED MANUAL TRANSMISSION Exterior = Crystal Black Silica. Interior = Dark Gray Additional add ons = None MSRP = $28,265 Vehicle 2: 2013 BRZ 2.0 LIMITED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIOM Exterior = Satin White Pearl Interior = Dark Gray Additional add-ons = Rear Bumper Underskirt, Auto-dimming Mirror Compass with Homelink MSRP = $30,447 Vehicle 3: 2013 BRZ 2.0 LIMITED MANUAL TRANSMISSION Exterior = Satin White Pearl Interior = Dark Gray Additional add-ons = Rear Bumper Underskirt, Auto-dimming Mirror Compass with Homelink MSRP = $29,347 The 3 cars above are all marked up "$3,000" above MSRP. Three customers are already on these vehicle at that price. Now to be honest with you we are very limited on quantity. THESE CARs ARE STILL AVAILABLE TO YOU! This is all the information I have at the moment. If you are serious about purchasing one, please give me a call at (818) 913-4675 YOU CAN BE THE FIRST ONE OWN THIS BRZ! Let me be the one to help you with that! Best Regards, John Pham

05-26-2012, 04:23 PM	#289
hapa_kcm Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: WRB BRZ Limited Location: LA Posts: 84 Thanks: 13 Thanked 25 Times in 20 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	My friend (LeeLeeTee) pre-ordered on March 7 and was going to pick up her BRZ today from South Coast Subaru in Costa Mesa. When she got there, they decided to tap on $5000 additional, so she just got her deposit back. Pleases ADD THEM TO THE BLACKLIST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

05-26-2012, 05:06 PM	#292
mines13 Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: '13 FR-S '12 CBR1000RR Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 1,038 Thanks: 305 Thanked 527 Times in 241 Posts Mentioned: 22 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Yep, here is the window sticker from when LeeLeeTee and I went down there. The salesman clearly stated MSRP when the deposit was left, he even reiterated this fact when we came down, but due to new management the game had changed apparently. I was not having any of their noise. She has an FR-S on order from Longo, so it will work out in the end. They are straight shooters.

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