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OkieSnuffBox · 09-13-2022, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Unlisted

After almost 8 months of waiting, the dealer called and I have an allocation with a VIN #. Not my first choice of colors, but at this point I am desperate. Pavement Grey Premium MT should be here sometime in October. I am in Western Massachusetts.

I know you want one, but I'd be worried about being disappointed spending $30k and not get the color I want.

Lelandjt · 09-14-2022, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Robertw

At this rate I'll be lucky to get a car before they end production lol. Maybe by the time I get a car, all the issues will be resolved.

By the time I get a car Toyota will have upgraded to aluminum knuckles so the ones I bought will be redundant.

fredzy · 09-19-2022, 12:55 PM

I'm finally done. Deposits at 4 different dealers variously over 9 months and ultimately I got it by random calling. Not my perfect MSRP-only deal I held out for.. I end up with a $1500 extended warranty I didn't really need but at least its legit and I get something. Cue the RTV jokes!

I elaborated a bit on it elsewhere recently in this thread, but the approach that finally worked for me was I figured out precisely when allocations for a region would lock in then at that time I called around. A salesman ran a search on available allocations for what I wanted and bam. Definitely a lot of luck required, YMMV but it got me out of purgatory. I never directly asked salespeople to search for me. That said, if I did it all over again I probably would.

One last note, the API trick is still possible. I can do it on mobile or desktop browser, no developer tools needed.

Code:

https://api.rti.toyota.com/marketplace-inventory/vehicles/*VIN*?isVspec=True

Replace *VIN* with the car VIN in that link and look for the status next to "dealerCategory" in the first few lines. I also had valid ETA dates once it went to F status. My car came right in the middle of the estimate.

ROFL it's Waffle · 09-27-2022, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by fredzy

Cue the RTV jokes!

A man walks into a bar and asks for.... JK, I'm considerably less concerned about the RTV issues than I was when this first came up.

As for the less-than-ideal spec, I guess it depends on your situation. I'd like to think my ideal spec is worth waiting for, but if you need a replacement car sooner, you make do.

fredzy · 09-27-2022, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by ROFL it's Waffle

A man walks into a bar and asks for.... JK, I'm considerably less concerned about the RTV issues than I was when this first came up.

As for the less-than-ideal spec, I guess it depends on your situation. I'd like to think my ideal spec is worth waiting for, but if you need a replacement car sooner, you make do.

There was a point in the summer where I considered taking something besides my ideal spec. Figured I could enjoy it then sell it and easily break even once the real deal came. I'm glad I waited, that wouldn't have been worth the hassle. (I did get exactly what I wanted, only caveat was the extended warranty.)

Tcoat · 09-27-2022, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by fredzy

There was a point in the summer where I considered taking something besides my ideal spec. Figured I could enjoy it then sell it and easily break even once the real deal came. I'm glad I waited, that wouldn't have been worth the hassle. (I did get exactly what I wanted, only caveat was the extended warranty.)

The extended warranty may seem like a bad deal but it is a first model year car and it just may come in handy.

Robertw · 09-28-2022, 11:54 AM

Received a call from the dealership last night, nothing new, no allocations, 10 months in. Premium M/T allocation request, larger dealership.

fredzy · 09-28-2022, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Robertw

Received a call from the dealership last night, nothing new, no allocations, 10 months in. Premium M/T allocation request, larger dealership.

I hope your dealer is still actually trying. Is your deal with them for MSRP? Have they sold any other 86's with markup?

Agreement made in Dec with my original dealer was MSRP, before they had a clue how hot the 86 would be. By Feb they were selling base automatics for $5k markup. They strung me along for probably 5 months where they likely had no intention of getting my spec in because they would "lose big on it" as they saw in their eyes. Finally told me in June that they couldn't give me a car at MSRP.

Robertw · 09-28-2022, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by fredzy

I hope your dealer is still actually trying. Is your deal with them for MSRP? Have they sold any other 86's with markup?

Agreement made in Dec with my original dealer was MSRP, before they had a clue how hot the 86 would be. By Feb they were selling base automatics for $5k markup. They strung me along for probably 5 months where they likely had no intention of getting my spec in because they would "lose big on it" as they saw in their eyes. Finally told me in June that they couldn't give me a car at MSRP.

It's been agreed upon that it will be sold at msrp, but we all know how that can go. They have received AT's and a few base models. I'm being told there aren't many manuals being allocated to their region, and even fewer premium manuals.

OkieSnuffBox · 09-28-2022, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Robertw

It's been agreed upon that it will be sold at msrp, but we all know how that can go. They have received AT's and a few base models. I'm being told there aren't many manuals being allocated to their region, and even fewer premium manuals.

Do you have it in writing? If you don't have a signed sales agreement, I'd seriously doubt you'll get one at MSRP.

Robertw · 09-28-2022, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by OkieSnuffBox

Do you have it in writing? If you don't have a signed sales agreement, I'd seriously doubt you'll get one at MSRP.

I don't think a signed sales agreement would stop the dealership from doing whatever they want anyways. What would be the recourse, me suing them? lol

OkieSnuffBox · 09-28-2022, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Robertw

I don't think a signed sales agreement would stop the dealership from doing whatever they want anyways. What would be the recourse, me suing them? lol

Might as well order a BRZ or count on a markup.

Robertw · 10-12-2022, 10:06 PM

Spoke to my sales guy today, they have a white premium auto for the next allocation. 15 premium manuals allocated for my region, they obviously did not get any of them. So at this point I think I’m going to put an order in for a BRZ whenever they open back up, and maybe by this time next year it will come in. Not the car I want, but after waiting a year I’m done playing the allocation game.

fredzy · 10-13-2022, 08:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robertw

Spoke to my sales guy today, they have a white premium auto for the next allocation. 15 premium manuals allocated for my region, they obviously did not get any of them. So at this point I think I’m going to put an order in for a BRZ whenever they open back up, and maybe by this time next year it will come in. Not the car I want, but after waiting a year I’m done playing the allocation game.

Sorry man, sounds like you picked the wrong dealer

09-19-2022, 12:55 PM	#1207
fredzy Mebmer Join Date: Nov 2021 Drives: Sienna, GR86, FL5 Location: PA Posts: 622 Thanks: 393 Thanked 461 Times in 286 Posts Mentioned: 10 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I'm finally done. Deposits at 4 different dealers variously over 9 months and ultimately I got it by random calling. Not my perfect MSRP-only deal I held out for.. I end up with a $1500 extended warranty I didn't really need but at least its legit and I get something. Cue the RTV jokes! I elaborated a bit on it elsewhere recently in this thread, but the approach that finally worked for me was I figured out precisely when allocations for a region would lock in then at that time I called around. A salesman ran a search on available allocations for what I wanted and bam. Definitely a lot of luck required, YMMV but it got me out of purgatory. I never directly asked salespeople to search for me. That said, if I did it all over again I probably would. One last note, the API trick is still possible. I can do it on mobile or desktop browser, no developer tools needed. Code: https://api.rti.toyota.com/marketplace-inventory/vehicles/VIN?isVspec=True Replace VIN with the car VIN in that link and look for the status next to "dealerCategory" in the first few lines. I also had valid ETA dates once it went to F status. My car came right in the middle of the estimate. Attached Images

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09-28-2022, 11:54 AM	#1211
Robertw Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2021 Drives: 1996 Turbo Miata Location: MA Posts: 150 Thanks: 54 Thanked 92 Times in 48 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Received a call from the dealership last night, nothing new, no allocations, 10 months in. Premium M/T allocation request, larger dealership.

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Robertw Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2021 Drives: 1996 Turbo Miata Location: MA Posts: 150 Thanks: 54 Thanked 92 Times in 48 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Spoke to my sales guy today, they have a white premium auto for the next allocation. 15 premium manuals allocated for my region, they obviously did not get any of them. So at this point I think I’m going to put an order in for a BRZ whenever they open back up, and maybe by this time next year it will come in. Not the car I want, but after waiting a year I’m done playing the allocation game.

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