Deletion of Spare Wheel.

[BRAWL]

When I get mine I will just post up a swap with someone in WA to get the spare wheel I want so that they can have the repair kit and lower mat.

Problem solved. Does it suck a little? Yeah, but you get over it. Still waiting on my dealer to price up adding a spare but know I won't like it

[RAN94A]

@Sutty ... you sir have won the internets. Well said

[Sutty]

One thing I forgot to mention in above post . If you are thinking of suing the dealership for breach of contract, don't bother. All the dealership has to do is refund your deposit and say "sorry we can't supply a car to that spec any more." the only time you could sue your dealership is if you have it written in to your contract that your 86 comes with spare wheel etc. you pay for the car, take it home, check the boot and realize that you have the inflation kit. Then the dealer would then have breached the contract. Until you actually have the car the contract can be terminated by either party because of the wheel issue without any breach occurring.

Hope this helps everyone see things from a different perspective and this thread can die a natural death.

[m0nty]

Originally Posted by Sutty

Hope this helps everyone see things from a different perspective and this thread can die a natural death.

Come for the wheel, but stay for the manatee!

[Sutty]

Originally Posted by m0nty

Come for the wheel, but stay for the manatee!

I'd have stayed for a Dugong, but not a Manatee.

[RAN94A]

A wild dewgong appeared

[Calais]

15 pages......

[sticky]

Originally Posted by Calais

15 pages......

This thread's views!

[RAN94A]

[JiB]

bump :/

[fuddbutter]

a/s/l?

[Nafe]

Originally Posted by sticky

This thread's views!

Bahahahahaahahahahaha lol

[manonastick]

haha funny thread guys

[shaoster]

read this via another forum that a member got a reply from toyota:

Dear
Thank you for your recent email received by the Toyota Customer Experience Centre.

Toyota has made a specification change to the 86 sports car, replacing the full-size spare tyre and wheel with a tyre repair kit, effective from September 2012 production. While the initial vehicles released in Australia did have a full size spare-wheel-and-tyre combination, this inclusion intruded into the car’s luggage area, restricting the storage volume and flexibility of the compact boot space.

As the 86 is already priced very aggressively, to ensure that it is as affordable to as many people as possible, the specification change does not impact the pricing.
To countermeasure the boot volume restrictions, Toyota has developed a polyurethane mat to be fitted to all cars from September 2012 production. The mat covers the spare wheel well. In addition the new 86 has a tyre repair kit, which incorporates an air compressor, sealant and associated signage, fitted within the wheel well. Tyre repair kits are common in many other vehicles currently in the market.

There are significant benefits through this new initiative, including:
1. More boot space – approximately six litres,
2. The flexibility and convenience of a flat luggage floor,
3. Reduced risk of damage to belongings placed in the boot,
4. Greater convenience – where the tyre is capable of repair by the tyre repair kit
5. A reduction in vehicle weight and small improvement in the power-to-weight ratio contributes to performance characteristics,
6. Lower real-world fuel consumption – due to the weight reduction,
7. Environmental benefits – fewer wheels and tyres will be produced (and recycled).
Toyota believes most sport car buyers will appreciate these advantages and many are likely to be familiar with the sealant used as part of the tyre repair kit.

If you have paid a deposit and do not wish to proceed with the purchase you will need to contact your dealer about the situation, including your wish for a refund.

Thank you for contacting Toyota Australia and allowing us the opportunity to respond.

Kind Regards,

Customer Experience Consultant
Customer Experience Centre
Toyota Motor Corporation Australia