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Tcoat · 06-08-2017, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by JoeC

I've bought quite a few new cars and ordered several and I never signed ALL the paper work until the car gets delivered. But I've also been real specific on what I wanted. Like, I go to the dealership and tell them exactly what I want to buy and they either have it, find it or order it. What I imagine you experienced is what I think a lot of people experience at the dealership, confusion, strong-arm tactics, deception and then afterward the buyer regrets their decision. I had that kind of experience on my first ever new car and it's frustrating.

There is zero indication that the dealer in any way forced this sale. Not one word. The dude was confused about the colour and said "I want that one". Was the dealer in some way supposed to say "Didn't you really mean you want the WRB?". You think they somehow deceived or forced him into buying the wrong colour?

jcutner · 06-08-2017, 11:28 AM

Oh wow, no you made the right choice. That's a gorgeous blue.

JD001 · 06-08-2017, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by OND

Wat?

Otherwise in the trade known as "Special" dealers and only found through personal recommendations if you know what I mean..

carsebuco · 06-08-2017, 11:32 AM

GBS owner here. Would never own WRB.

JoeC · 06-08-2017, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Tcoat

There is zero indication that the dealer in any way forced this sale. Not one word. The dude was confused about the colour and said "I want that one". Was the dealer in some way supposed to say "Didn't you really mean you want the WRB?". You think they somehow deceived or forced him into buying the wrong colour?

no not really saying they deceived him. I have no idea. but it's possible that the buying process was confusing and the dealer was being pushy to complete the sale. why would the buyer have to sign all the paperwork before taking delivery on the car (or maybe he did take delivery and I missed it)? And did I read that he was buying the car at midnight? I don't know, just sounds pushy to me.

Tcoat · 06-08-2017, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by JoeC

no not really saying they deceived him. I have no idea. but it's possible that the buying process was confusing and the dealer was being pushy to complete the sale. why would the buyer have to sign all the paperwork before taking delivery on the car (or maybe he did take delivery and I missed it)? And did I read that he was buying the car at midnight? I don't know, just sounds pushy to me.

They may have been pushing but that has nothing to do with the guy getting the wrong colour.

Yousend · 06-08-2017, 12:35 PM

Look at the bright side, you only got the wrong color. Both blues have their own charm. I'm a fan of the GBS, but it's a close call for me.

It could be worse, you could have gotten the wrong trim or gearbox. Imagine getting A/T when you want M/T or vice versa. That affects your QoL, the paint does not as much. Hope you can find a way to solve your issue, but realize that you will have a lot of fun driving the car no matter what color it's in.

I went with a safer white FR-S, but the Hot Lava caught my eye and I almost pulled the trigger on it. "I feel like I'll get sick of it after a year or two" won over the "Wow, this color is awesome!". Whenever I see this hot lava FR-S driving in my neighborhood I second guess my choice.

ktulu7 · 06-08-2017, 12:59 PM

I just went to the "build your own" page for the BRZ, and I don't see the dark blue anymore... If that's truly gone, consider yours special now!

Also, I miss my hot lava FR-S, and that's potentially what I'll buy second-hand again when I get my truck paid off!

Shark_Bait88 · 06-08-2017, 01:07 PM

Hyper Blue > GBS > WRB

You made a fine decision. 3rd best you could have.

I say 3rd best, because red is the best choice. Especially on the BRZ. More Subarus need to be red.

JD001 · 06-08-2017, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Shark_Bait88

Hyper Blue > GBS > WRB

You made a fine decision. 3rd best you could have.

I say 3rd best, because red is the best choice. Especially on the BRZ. More Subarus need to be red.

With a big shouty front grille and offset license plate..

Tcoat · 06-08-2017, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by ktulu7

I just went to the "build your own" page for the BRZ, and I don't see the dark blue anymore... If that's truly gone, consider yours special now!

Also, I miss my hot lava FR-S, and that's potentially what I'll buy second-hand again when I get my truck paid off!

The dark blue only lasted one model year and was dropped. It is probably one of the most scarce of all the colours.

Lava rules!

JD001 · 06-08-2017, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Tcoat

The dark blue only lasted one model year and was dropped. It is probably one of the most scarce of all the colours.

Lava rules!

I wonder why it was dropped?? As for the Lava, Toyota used the Lava as their marketing colour hence everyone wanted one but WRB was only for rally cars and that makes it the dogz bollx!

strat61caster · 06-08-2017, 02:14 PM

I honestly never cared much for the dark blue, first time I saw it in person I thought it looked rather dull (cloudy day) but holy shit did this thread change my mind.

zizon93 · 06-08-2017, 03:23 PM

Hey, guys. So I just picked up the car and I'm not gonna lie, it looks pretty good! I think I made the right decision! don't ya think !?? it kinda look purple-ish at some angle which I really like

06-08-2017, 11:32 AM	#32
carsebuco How do I shift? Join Date: Nov 2016 Drives: '13 GBS BRZ Location: AZ Posts: 376 Thanks: 399 Thanked 129 Times in 92 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	GBS owner here. Would never own WRB. __________________

06-08-2017, 01:07 PM	#37
Shark_Bait88 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Drives: 2013 Firestorm FR-S Location: Midwest Posts: 1,350 Thanks: 1,674 Thanked 865 Times in 481 Posts Mentioned: 12 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	Hyper Blue > GBS > WRB You made a fine decision. 3rd best you could have. I say 3rd best, because red is the best choice. Especially on the BRZ. More Subarus need to be red. __________________ "Shark_Bait88, the man who’s spent the most money modding his stock FR-S and it’s still stock." -@jdnguyen

06-08-2017, 03:23 PM	#42
zizon93 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Drives: GBS Location: GA Posts: 113 Thanks: 117 Thanked 56 Times in 33 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Hey, guys. So I just picked up the car and I'm not gonna lie, it looks pretty good! I think I made the right decision! don't ya think !?? it kinda look purple-ish at some angle which I really like Attached Images

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jcutner Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: Scion FR-S Location: Toronto Posts: 50 Thanks: 0 Thanked 20 Times in 14 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Oh wow, no you made the right choice. That's a gorgeous blue.

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Yousend Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Drives: 2014 FR-S Location: Montreal, QC Posts: 126 Thanks: 54 Thanked 98 Times in 65 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Look at the bright side, you only got the wrong color. Both blues have their own charm. I'm a fan of the GBS, but it's a close call for me. It could be worse, you could have gotten the wrong trim or gearbox. Imagine getting A/T when you want M/T or vice versa. That affects your QoL, the paint does not as much. Hope you can find a way to solve your issue, but realize that you will have a lot of fun driving the car no matter what color it's in. I went with a safer white FR-S, but the Hot Lava caught my eye and I almost pulled the trigger on it. "I feel like I'll get sick of it after a year or two" won over the "Wow, this color is awesome!". Whenever I see this hot lava FR-S driving in my neighborhood I second guess my choice.

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ktulu7 Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: 2016 GMC Canyon Location: West Des Moines, IA Posts: 78 Thanks: 67 Thanked 27 Times in 16 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I just went to the "build your own" page for the BRZ, and I don't see the dark blue anymore... If that's truly gone, consider yours special now! Also, I miss my hot lava FR-S, and that's potentially what I'll buy second-hand again when I get my truck paid off!

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