attempt to make a deposit...

[WTF]

Originally Posted by davey90

Thanks WTF for your input and your proof of deposit.

I'll go wondering around Toyota dealers around my area on the weekends and see if they'll let me put some money down on it. I'm going after the same high end model and colour as you are, but in 6 speed Auto. I'm thinking the same thing, if the price is too high then i'll probably try BRZ if not then i'll look else where. my budget would be 45K anything over - no deal.

sorry i deleted and edited my post so now its below yours :P

Yeah I think $45k should be the ceiling, even for the high spec model.. $50-$55k is getting into STi Territory (which I dont want), but my whole purpose of buying this car is because at the reasonable pricing it will be popular amongst the audience of my company. It would be a shame if they push for the extra dollars and miss the whole point of the car.

[davey90]

Originally Posted by WTF

sorry i deleted and edited my post so now its below yours :P

Yeah I think $45k should be the ceiling, even for the high spec model.. $50-$55k is getting into STi Territory (which I dont want), but my whole purpose of buying this car is because at the reasonable pricing it will be popular amongst the audience of my company. It would be a shame if they push for the extra dollars and miss the whole point of the car.

LOL! i was wondering what happened to the posts, its all good.

Yeah, i was just looking at your Facebook, was just curious if you guys showed up at Auto Salon over the years, not sure, but if i remember clearly. Did you guys put up a car for the Dyno challenge?

[LeftFootBrake]

Many thanks for that info.
My deposit is for an 86 White, Auto but I have yet to hear anything from the dealer re options.

[WTF]

Originally Posted by davey90

LOL! i was wondering what happened to the posts, its all good.

Yeah, i was just looking at your Facebook, was just curious if you guys showed up at Auto Salon over the years, not sure, but if i remember clearly. Did you guys put up a car for the Dyno challenge?

I havent been to an Autosalon since maybe 2004 or so. Which was before I started Streetfx.com.au - back then was trading as Firesport.com

Also just remembered the high spec has a frameless rear vision mirror.. (added to my above post).

Anyways, I have to say if the car nudges $50k on road I think I will be forced to pull out.. While I am a Toyota advocate, that kind of dollars is far too steep, especially considering the Hyundai Genesis coupe which is Front engine, RWD, and available with a 345hp V6 - for nearly half the price, hits the target market perfectly..



Not that I am a Hyundai fan, and would probably never buy one, but the numbers at half the price almost make the 86 seem a silly idea.

[JDM-20L]

Originally Posted by WTF

Today I got a call from the dealer asking me to pop down and discuss the 'options pack'.

Hmm I have not received that call from my dealer yet.. interested to hear what you find out on this visit.

[davey90]

Originally Posted by JDM-20L

Hmm I have not received that call from my dealer yet.. interested to hear what you find out on this visit.

Same here, haven't heard back from the dealers I've contacted which they say they'll contact me as soon as they get any word from their higher ups about the 86. If i'm free over the weekends, going to do some trolling through Toyota dealerships and maybe Subaru to see what's the go.

But as to what "WTF" was saying, i was thinking along the same road. If the 86 is priced ridiculously high, then i'll wait and see what the Genesis has to offer. Not only that, it also have more grunt and looks very sleek from the photo WTF posted above. Never had a Korean car before, the good thing is my cousin works in Ford and KIA (which is pretty much Hyundai, they use the same engine).

[Nardi330]

The current Genesis doesn't have RHD and will never be available here but they are designing the next one with RHD. wont be out until 2014 at least tho (Genesis facelift was only released recently).

[JDM-20L]

Originally Posted by davey90

Same here, haven't heard back from the dealers I've contacted which they say they'll contact me as soon as they get any word from their higher ups about the 86. If i'm free over the weekends, going to do some trolling through Toyota dealerships and maybe Subaru to see what's the go.

But as to what "WTF" was saying, i was thinking along the same road. If the 86 is priced ridiculously high, then i'll wait and see what the Genesis has to offer. Not only that, it also have more grunt and looks very sleek from the photo WTF posted above. Never had a Korean car before, the good thing is my cousin works in Ford and KIA (which is pretty much Hyundai, they use the same engine).

Where do you have your pre-order?

[Varvs]

Originally Posted by WTF

I havent been to an Autosalon since maybe 2004 or so. Which was before I started Streetfx.com.au - back then was trading as Firesport.com

Also just remembered the high spec has a frameless rear vision mirror.. (added to my above post).

Anyways, I have to say if the car nudges $50k on road I think I will be forced to pull out.. While I am a Toyota advocate, that kind of dollars is far too steep, especially considering the Hyundai Genesis coupe which is Front engine, RWD, and available with a 345hp V6 - for nearly half the price, hits the target market perfectly..



Not that I am a Hyundai fan, and would probably never buy one, but the numbers at half the price almost make the 86 seem a silly idea.

its also up to 300KG heavier than the FR-S, wont have the low CoG and poorer weight distribution.

where are you getting your price info from for it? I doubt you are going to get a V6 or I4T coupe for under 40k in australia..

[davey90]

Originally Posted by JDM-20L

Where do you have your pre-order?

I started this thread off by calling my local dealer Peter Warren Toyota - Warwick Farm. But they haven't called back so i'm going to head out a little further to Terry Shields Toyota in Parramatta and meet them in person then probably walk across the road to Denlo Subaru. If i get no dice from Parramatta then I'm going back to my local dealers @ Warwick Farm and see what Peter Warren Toyota, then to McGrath Subaru at Liverpool. I live out south west Sydney (fyi).

How about you,JDM-20L?

[JDM-20L]

Originally Posted by davey90

I started this thread off by calling my local dealer Peter Warren Toyota - Warwick Farm. But they haven't called back so i'm going to head out a little further to Terry Shields Toyota in Parramatta and meet them in person then probably walk across the road to Denlo Subaru. If i get no dice from Parramatta then I'm going back to my local dealers @ Warwick Farm and see what Peter Warren Toyota, then to McGrath Subaru at Liverpool. I live out south west Sydney (fyi).

How about you,JDM-20L?

Ah I thought you had one down as I following WTF's comments... (has pre order down and sounds like they've called him to go in and confirm it)


I just done mine through Sydney City... if you are serious and want to get it done without wasting your time just go straight there.

FYI I'm signed on $38k + ORC

They have not called me though to come and finalise the order..

[davey90]

Originally Posted by JDM-20L

Ah I thought you had one down as I following WTF's comments... (has pre order down and sounds like they've called him to go in and confirm it)


I just done mine through Sydney City... if you are serious and want to get it done without wasting your time just go straight there.

FYI I'm signed on $38k + ORC

They have not called me though to come and finalise the order..

Cheers for that JDM-20L, I'll give it a go this weekend and i'll let you guys know, by the way did you also put down 500 bucks as deposit?

Looking at Sydney City Toyota website, is it the one in Glebe or Waterloo?

[Smacca]

Originally Posted by davey90

Cheers for that JDM-20L, I'll give it a go this weekend and i'll let you guys know, by the way did you also put down 500 bucks as deposit?

Looking at Sydney City Toyota website, is it the one in Glebe or Waterloo?

I placed my order through Sydney City Toyota at Waterloo back in December. Price or spec wasn't really discussed due to being so early from launch. The dealer had no details but I was told to expect "43k drive away" which seems to support the common 39K RRP theory. $1,000 gave me an order, but you could try at $500.

If you go down to Sydney City at Waterloo ask for Marissa and tell her Layne (me) recommended her. Maybe we could both get a discount

Marissa was very helpful and polite. I'm even getting regular email updates from her; not giving anything away of cause, but just to let me know I'm not forgotten.

[davey90]

Originally Posted by Smacca

I placed my order through Sydney City Toyota at Waterloo back in December. Price or spec wasn't really discussed due to being so early from launch. The dealer had no details but I was told to expect "43k drive away" which seems to support the common 39K RRP theory. $1,000 gave me an order, but you could try at $500.

If you go down to Sydney City at Waterloo ask for Marissa and tell her Layne (me) recommended her. Maybe we could both get a discount

Marissa was very helpful and polite. I'm even getting regular email updates from her; not giving anything away of cause, but just to let me know I'm not forgotten.

for that Smacca , will do!

i'll see if i could pull any strings on getting a discount for both of us (or anyone that went through Sydney City). So is that Layne pronounced like "Lane" ? (just want to get your name right, so i don't look weird to them)