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budakajana · 09-18-2012, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by GaN-MaN

The Club Spec WRX's are quite nice.

This is pretty good value for money.

JP · 09-18-2012, 09:34 AM

I couldn't bring myself to purchase a current WRX with the new model release just around the corner. That's a massive depreciation hit just waiting to happen

primetime · 09-18-2012, 08:13 PM

Cancelled my 86 order that I placed back in June because of the delivery issue (and "the you know what" issue), and subsequently got a Shiro White May 2012 build 370Z Coupe in quicksmart time (under a week from signing contract to delivery).

It's been almost a month now and loving it! The engine's just loosened up and pushing me to push it even harderrrrr!!

Interestingly I have been told that if I were to order a new one from Japan it would take SIX months to get it!

czar07 · 09-19-2012, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by primetime

Cancelled my 86 order that I placed back in June because of the delivery issue (and "the you know what" issue), and subsequently got a Shiro White May 2012 build 370Z Coupe in quicksmart time (under a week from signing contract to delivery).

It's been almost a month now and loving it! The engine's just loosened up and pushing me to push it even harderrrrr!!

Interestingly I have been told that if I were to order a new one from Japan it would take SIX months to get it!

hehe i got my 86 in around that time :P

450hp/tonne · 09-19-2012, 09:10 AM

First order: Red GTS Manual ordered in July, probably over 12 months away.
Other car: Red GTS Manual, cancelled order, confirmed October production.
Current lease car due to be returned by December = I'm happy with that.

yomchi1989 · 09-19-2012, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by budakajana

This is pretty good value for money.

This is not good value for money. You can pick this car up like half the price it's selling for overseas. All the mark up is import taxes and our "limited" market demand. A RenaultSport Megane RS265 is a much more refined and better value for money car that doesn't have a cheap plastic interior. One thing the WRX does have is a super quick 0-100 time of 5.3 seconds.

budakajana · 09-22-2012, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by yomchi1989

This is not good value for money. You can pick this car up like half the price it's selling for overseas. All the mark up is import taxes and our "limited" market demand. A RenaultSport Megane RS265 is a much more refined and better value for money car that doesn't have a cheap plastic interior. One thing the WRX does have is a super quick 0-100 time of 5.3 seconds.

I was comparing the Club Spec vs the standard. Comparing AUS pricing versus international pricing is not relevant. I had a budget of $65k and in terms of bang for buck (performance and styling) a WRX was my choice. I think it would be in most people's top 5.

I think the Renault Hatch is one of the ugliest cars on the road. Sedan WRX for me is a lot better looking. If I was hair styler I might think otherwise.

yomchi1989 · 09-23-2012, 04:40 AM

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Originally Posted by budakajana

I was comparing the Club Spec vs the standard. Comparing AUS pricing versus international pricing is not relevant. I had a budget of $65k and in terms of bang for buck (performance and styling) a WRX was my choice. I think it would be in most people's top 5.

I think the Renault Hatch is one of the ugliest cars on the road. Sedan WRX for me is a lot better looking. If I was hair styler I might think otherwise.

Oh yeah, the Renault hatch is pretty ugly :P

Tobz · 09-23-2012, 07:35 AM

i changed my 86 GTS White MT ordered 20/6/2012 for a GTS Black AT that was available within a week of when i called (I picked it up in August).

My Mate swapped a Black GTS MT he ordered for a White GT MT (He had a 2 week wait and got it mid August).

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09-18-2012, 09:34 AM	#16
JP Backyard Fabricator Join Date: May 2012 Drives: JZX83, SF5 GT, ZZE82 turbo Location: Australia Posts: 303 Thanks: 47 Thanked 166 Times in 83 Posts Mentioned: 40 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I couldn't bring myself to purchase a current WRX with the new model release just around the corner. That's a massive depreciation hit just waiting to happen

09-18-2012, 08:13 PM	#17
primetime Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Shiro White 370Z Location: Perth Posts: 99 Thanks: 34 Thanked 12 Times in 12 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Cancelled my 86 order that I placed back in June because of the delivery issue (and "the you know what" issue), and subsequently got a Shiro White May 2012 build 370Z Coupe in quicksmart time (under a week from signing contract to delivery). It's been almost a month now and loving it! The engine's just loosened up and pushing me to push it even harderrrrr!! Interestingly I have been told that if I were to order a new one from Japan it would take SIX months to get it!

09-19-2012, 09:10 AM	#19
450hp/tonne Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2011 Corolla Ascent Sport Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 99 Thanks: 3 Thanked 36 Times in 21 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	First order: Red GTS Manual ordered in July, probably over 12 months away. Other car: Red GTS Manual, cancelled order, confirmed October production. Current lease car due to be returned by December = I'm happy with that.

09-23-2012, 07:35 AM	#23
Tobz Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: Toyota 86 GTS Location: Canberra, Australia Posts: 73 Thanks: 11 Thanked 14 Times in 11 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	i changed my 86 GTS White MT ordered 20/6/2012 for a GTS Black AT that was available within a week of when i called (I picked it up in August). My Mate swapped a Black GTS MT he ordered for a White GT MT (He had a 2 week wait and got it mid August).

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