BRZ more limited than ever? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

iwantafrs · 09-28-2015, 12:03 AM

I went on cars.com to find a new BRZ. I typed in my zip code and the nearest one is 119miles away, and ONLY 80 results for an automatic in the US. I also went to 6 dealerships and none of them have an automatic in stock. even finding a manual would be somewhat difficult. There might be 1-2 manual BRZ for sale in the whole NYC. Is it hard for you guys to one too?

There are 1121 matches for an automatic and 632 Manuals for the FRS
and like I said, 80 matches for an automatic and 448 manual for the BRZ
on cars.com in the United States

ryoma · 09-28-2015, 12:39 AM

I don't think cars.com has the full inventory. who knows how often they refresh their data and where they get their data from

extrashaky · 09-28-2015, 02:29 AM

I was just over at my Subaru dealer here in town. They had five sitting in the "sporty" row with the Imprezas. I didn't bother looking, but it wouldn't surprise me if all of them were automatics. The manuals sell quicker.

Back in New Orleans the Subaru dealer always had several on the lot, and they were always autos. The manuals tended to come in and go right back out off the lot within a week. Usually the demand is higher for autos, but it's upside down for the BRZ.

The shortage you see is probably just a NY thing. Hell, I used to live there, and I wouldn't want a BRZ in the city. Cars take a real beating there. A BRZ would be trashed inside of three months.

tvrbob86 · 09-28-2015, 02:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ryoma

I don't think cars.com has the full inventory.

It is not an inventory database. It's a sales tool, like Autotrader. Some dealers (and other sellers) list on one, some on the other, some on both, some on neither.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ryoma

who knows how often they refresh their data and where they get their data from

They get their data from the dealers that list the cars for sale. I would bet Cars.com refreshes its data almost constantly, but what is added and removed is totally seller/dealer dependent. Some list as soon as they know what's coming in, some list when it hits the lot, others don't list at all. Some remove right away, some let listings linger for a month or longer.

I recently inquired about a low-mileage 1995 Miata M Edition that an Atlanta-area BMW dealer had listed. The CARFAX that they provided showed that it sold a month ago, but they still listed it on their website and on Cars.com. They finally removed it after I sent inquiries every day for almost a week. They sent repeated emails asking what they could do to help me but never responded when I asked if the car was still available. What they wanted me to do was call so they'd get my number and hound me every day by phone, too.

PNW-BRZ · 09-28-2015, 03:01 AM

I just got back from a week in NYC. The entire time I was there I saw 1 BRZ parked outside of a firestation. At home (Washington), I typically see 2-4 per day. It may just not be a big market for them.

swarb · 09-28-2015, 03:36 AM

Go to every single dealer website in your area and click inventory. It's usually updated daily so it is pretty accurate. It should also mention in stock or in transport/awaiting delivery.

Just get a FR-S...

nzer · 09-28-2015, 03:58 AM

At least you still have them. Here in New Zealand Subaru have stopped selling them completely. They really struggled marketing it here as they promote AWD as safe and struggled with the RWD fun fitting into that message and the implication that AWD isn't fun.

FR-Sizzle · 09-28-2015, 04:41 AM

Op you do realize the 2016 is about to be out and I believe taking orders already. You really think they are gonna have any available when the 2016 is so close

swarb · 09-28-2015, 04:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FR-Sizzle

Op you do realize the 2016 is about to be out and I believe taking orders already. You really think they are gonna have any available when the 2016 is so close

Do you realize the 2016 is out already?

kilohercas · 09-28-2015, 06:06 AM

Strange that some one want automatic transmission inside this type of car. I will never buy automatic, where is the fun in that...
I guess inside USA things are a bit different

iwantafrs · 09-28-2015, 09:38 AM

Yes 2016 is out but none of them are available in NYC to show

on the other hand, there are many WRX and even the blue series on the sales floor.

berkbrzfan · 09-28-2015, 10:50 AM

Yes, there are no 2016 automatics showing up near NYC. There are a couple of 2015 automatics more than 100 miles away in Delaware and Maryland. For manuals, you have more options as there are a bunch of them much closer in Connecticut and New York.

adamg · 09-28-2015, 11:43 AM

OP i thought youwantafrs

Turbo95eg6 · 09-28-2015, 12:25 PM

09-28-2015, 12:03 AM	#1
iwantafrs Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Drives: GTI Location: NY Posts: 107 Thanks: 8 Thanked 20 Times in 10 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	BRZ more limited than ever? I went on cars.com to find a new BRZ. I typed in my zip code and the nearest one is 119miles away, and ONLY 80 results for an automatic in the US. I also went to 6 dealerships and none of them have an automatic in stock. even finding a manual would be somewhat difficult. There might be 1-2 manual BRZ for sale in the whole NYC. Is it hard for you guys to one too? There are 1121 matches for an automatic and 632 Manuals for the FRS and like I said, 80 matches for an automatic and 448 manual for the BRZ on cars.com in the United States __________________ Hello fellow ft86 members. Last edited by iwantafrs; 09-28-2015 at 09:43 AM.

09-28-2015, 12:39 AM	#2
ryoma Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Drives: 2015 Subaru BRZ Limited CWP Location: SoCal Posts: 1,561 Thanks: 34 Thanked 669 Times in 469 Posts Mentioned: 13 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I don't think cars.com has the full inventory. who knows how often they refresh their data and where they get their data from __________________ My 2015 CWP BRZ Build

09-28-2015, 03:58 AM	#7
nzer Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2012 Grey TRD GT86, 2015 VW Golf R Location: Wellington, New Zealand Posts: 1,572 Thanks: 666 Thanked 942 Times in 540 Posts Mentioned: 62 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	At least you still have them. Here in New Zealand Subaru have stopped selling them completely. They really struggled marketing it here as they promote AWD as safe and struggled with the RWD fun fitting into that message and the implication that AWD isn't fun. __________________ My fully loaded TRD86 http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showt...760#post582760

09-28-2015, 09:38 AM	#11
iwantafrs Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Drives: GTI Location: NY Posts: 107 Thanks: 8 Thanked 20 Times in 10 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Yes 2016 is out but none of them are available in NYC to show on the other hand, there are many WRX and even the blue series on the sales floor. __________________ Hello fellow ft86 members.

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09-28-2015, 02:29 AM	#3
extrashaky Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Drives: 2014 BRZ Limited Location: USA Posts: 4,045 Thanks: 1,100 Thanked 5,618 Times in 2,266 Posts Mentioned: 55 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	I was just over at my Subaru dealer here in town. They had five sitting in the "sporty" row with the Imprezas. I didn't bother looking, but it wouldn't surprise me if all of them were automatics. The manuals sell quicker. Back in New Orleans the Subaru dealer always had several on the lot, and they were always autos. The manuals tended to come in and go right back out off the lot within a week. Usually the demand is higher for autos, but it's upside down for the BRZ. The shortage you see is probably just a NY thing. Hell, I used to live there, and I wouldn't want a BRZ in the city. Cars take a real beating there. A BRZ would be trashed inside of three months.

09-28-2015, 03:36 AM	#6
swarb Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Drives: BRZ Location: Los Angeles Posts: 3,053 Thanks: 1,773 Thanked 2,451 Times in 1,271 Posts Mentioned: 79 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Go to every single dealer website in your area and click inventory. It's usually updated daily so it is pretty accurate. It should also mention in stock or in transport/awaiting delivery. Just get a FR-S...

09-28-2015, 04:41 AM	#8
FR-Sizzle Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Drives: brz Location: San Dieg Posts: 245 Thanks: 30 Thanked 84 Times in 52 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Op you do realize the 2016 is about to be out and I believe taking orders already. You really think they are gonna have any available when the 2016 is so close

09-28-2015, 10:50 AM	#12
berkbrzfan Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Drives: WRB BRZ Location: MA Posts: 64 Thanks: 21 Thanked 40 Times in 25 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Yes, there are no 2016 automatics showing up near NYC. There are a couple of 2015 automatics more than 100 miles away in Delaware and Maryland. For manuals, you have more options as there are a bunch of them much closer in Connecticut and New York.

09-28-2015, 11:43 AM	#13
adamg Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Drives: brz Location: United States Posts: 780 Thanks: 194 Thanked 405 Times in 212 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	OP i thought youwantafrs

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