Fuji Heavy Industry said 5,000 orders of the BRZ so far by the end of May. 70% are MT - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

yajin · 06-26-2012, 12:55 PM

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Here is the direct translation. Don't blame its contents on me

Source: http://response.jp/article/2012/06/26/176804.html
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Fuji Heavy Industry just announced they have received more than 5,000 orders of the BRZ at the time of the end of May for two months since its release.

Kimihiko Sato, BRZ Project GM, said "The highest grade, 'S', got most popular. 70% of the orders are the MT, but the ATs are getting increasing."

He added "Even though we have a full production at the Gunma Plant, if you place your order now, the expected delivery date will be in March or April of the year 2013."
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Nothing about Toyota 86/FR-S.

Meanwhile, Toyota Japan posted a different thing, "ETA will be after October for orders from now on...." on their official web, June 15.
Source: http://www.toyota.co.jp/jp/news/86.html

This is just about Japan, of course, the situation will be different in each country, i.e. allotment, demands, marketing factors......

DantKR · 06-26-2012, 01:01 PM

Doh, really sucks for the people that put in orders

Zadkiel · 06-26-2012, 01:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yajin

Here is the direct translation. Don't blame its contents on me

Source: http://response.jp/article/2012/06/26/176804.html
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Fuji Heavy Industry just announced they have received more than 5,000 orders of the BRZ at the time of the end of May for two months since its release.

Kimihiko Sato, BRZ Project GM, said "The highest grade, 'S', got most popular. 70% of the orders are the MT, but the ATs are getting increasing."

He added "Even though we have a full production at the Gunma Plant, if you place your order now, the expected delivery date will be in March or April of the year 2013."
---

Nothing about Toyota 86/FR-S.

Meanwhile, Toyota Japan posted a different thing, "ETA will be after October for orders from now on...." on their official web, June 15.
Source: http://www.toyota.co.jp/jp/news/86.html

This is just about Japan, of course, the situation will be different in each country, i.e. allotment, demands, marketing factors......

I wonder if this is how those SoA jackasses get their "October" ETA's? Well if I can get it for the right price, I'm going for a 370Z then.

DeepHunta · 06-26-2012, 04:47 PM

looks like Subaru and Toyota never expected demand to be this high. Like what everyone has been saying for the past few months, Toyobaru were very conservative in their numbers.

They should've at least planned to increase production volumes at one point and allocated another production line somewhere as a "just in case" scenario.

This will just fuel dealers to justify their mark-ups now. No bueno.

Anyone wanna buy my BRZ for $40k?

(K) · 06-26-2012, 04:52 PM

I would almost argue FOR this initial limited supply because the demand shows that the market is there. Now they have all the more reason to pump out STI/TRD variants. Competitors take note. Looking at YOU, Honda.

Zgrinch · 06-26-2012, 04:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeepHunta

This will just fuel dealers to justify their mark-ups now. No bueno.

you betcha....say hello to Mr Market Adjustment.

Well, Subaru did have thier marketing team state they wanted to keep them rare...

I hope all those who ordered recently get them sooner rather than later.

trifenix · 06-26-2012, 07:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by (K)

I would almost argue FOR this initial limited supply because the demand shows that the market is there. Now they have all the more reason to pump out STI/TRD variants. Competitors take note. Looking at YOU, Honda.

Honda looks left no integra...looks right no s2000...looks down... pants down

jcs · 06-26-2012, 08:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by (K)

I would almost argue FOR this initial limited supply because the demand shows that the market is there. Now they have all the more reason to pump out STI/TRD variants. Competitors take note. Looking at YOU, Honda.

... Looking at YOU Mazda.

DeepHunta · 06-26-2012, 08:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jcs

... Looking at YOU Mazda.

mmmmm....I think Mazda is already looking at market reaction...

http://www.autoblog.com/2012/06/25/m...-for-feedback/

As for Honda, hahahaha! They just need a lower priced S2000 and they'll be set! If the BRZ ever revved up to 8K, it's over.

I'm glad it maxes out at 7400

xbladex0 · 06-27-2012, 01:24 AM

i wouldn't have expected this... knowing that now a lot of people are going to get this car makes me feel not special getting this car anymore :T but yea in 2 years from now hopefully i would have saved enough money for one

eriktherod · 06-27-2012, 01:26 AM

The real question is.. how much is that Mazda going to be MSRP-wise. All those frills like carbon fiber don't come cheap.

01s0uljah · 06-27-2012, 01:37 AM

I placed my order on June 12 and got a guarantee that they will deliver my BRZ by end of August.. Should I be thinking about another car? :S

jkonquer · 06-27-2012, 01:54 AM

Nooooooooooooooooooo!!!

Well ill just wait for sti then

JadeBRZ · 06-27-2012, 03:12 AM

i was told i had a von number a few weeks ago. I wonder when it should be delivered? hope i get it before sema. I have parts to install dammit!

06-26-2012, 12:55 PM	#1
yajin Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: CBS BRZ(12-), S13(95-97) Location: Mercer county, NJ Posts: 200 Thanks: 72 Thanked 180 Times in 47 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Fuji Heavy Industry said 5,000 orders of the BRZ so far by the end of May. 70% are MT *FT86CLUB Homepage Featured Story* Here is the direct translation. Don't blame its contents on me Source: http://response.jp/article/2012/06/26/176804.html --- Fuji Heavy Industry just announced they have received more than 5,000 orders of the BRZ at the time of the end of May for two months since its release. Kimihiko Sato, BRZ Project GM, said "The highest grade, 'S', got most popular. 70% of the orders are the MT, but the ATs are getting increasing." He added "Even though we have a full production at the Gunma Plant, if you place your order now, the expected delivery date will be in March or April of the year 2013." --- Nothing about Toyota 86/FR-S. Meanwhile, Toyota Japan posted a different thing, "ETA will be after October for orders from now on...." on their official web, June 15. Source: http://www.toyota.co.jp/jp/news/86.html This is just about Japan, of course, the situation will be different in each country, i.e. allotment, demands, marketing factors......

06-26-2012, 04:47 PM	#4
DeepHunta Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: '05 Outback Wgn, '05 Lotus Elise Location: WA Posts: 543 Thanks: 21 Thanked 99 Times in 67 Posts Mentioned: 11 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	looks like Subaru and Toyota never expected demand to be this high. Like what everyone has been saying for the past few months, Toyobaru were very conservative in their numbers. They should've at least planned to increase production volumes at one point and allocated another production line somewhere as a "just in case" scenario. This will just fuel dealers to justify their mark-ups now. No bueno. Anyone wanna buy my BRZ for $40k? __________________ Proud ex-owner of GBS 6MT BRZ Limited. Pre-ordered on Feb-29-2012, got VIN on 5/19 with ETA 6/6, arrived early on 6/2, but still didn't pick it up until Jun-6-2012. Recently sold the Buuurz as of 4/21/2014

06-26-2012, 04:52 PM	#5
(K) They call me..."Ken"... Join Date: Feb 2012 Drives: '04 Accord V6 MT Location: Massachusetts Posts: 260 Thanks: 24 Thanked 13 Times in 10 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I would almost argue FOR this initial limited supply because the demand shows that the market is there. Now they have all the more reason to pump out STI/TRD variants. Competitors take note. Looking at YOU, Honda. Last edited by (K); 06-26-2012 at 05:12 PM.

06-27-2012, 01:54 AM	#13
jkonquer Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: 2005 Subaru STI Location: Socal Posts: 418 Thanks: 4 Thanked 73 Times in 55 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Nooooooooooooooooooo!!! Well ill just wait for sti then __________________

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