Thursday March 1st - preorder date for BRZ

[Draco233]

Originally Posted by Dave-ROR

First, thank you for serving.

And Second, it's nothing too different from what's already expected but I'd suggest getting on a list *with* a deposit before 3/1.

Already in the works on that one, the Subaru dealer in our area is small and at this point the dealer won't take a deposit till they know the pricing, though I am sure I am on a "wait list" for it. Just hoping that I get lucky and the car is at the dealers during my window of time that I am home before I move on to my next area. Would much rather support local business in my hometown area than some random dealer at my next post I will be at after leaving here. I am just keeping my fingers crossed and hope that I can have the car ordered on the 1st and that it will take the 6-8 weeks to have it delivered as it would put it perfect for the time frame I have to get the car locally. I will try to see about placing a deposit again with the dealer though I think I might be the only one interested in the car being from a small town with small local dealers.

[Dave-ROR]

Originally Posted by maxeveland

Pricing probably hasnt been released because they haven't determined it yet. They could be trying to see if it sells good in japan; if it does, we get it more expensive and if not, its a lower price

The pricing has been worked out more or less, they know where it needs to be. The car will be sold in Japan for mere days before the US, not enough time to determine it's success.

[Dave-ROR]

Originally Posted by Draco233

Already in the works on that one, the Subaru dealer in our area is small and at this point the dealer won't take a deposit till they know the pricing, though I am sure I am on a "wait list" for it. Just hoping that I get lucky and the car is at the dealers during my window of time that I am home before I move on to my next area. Would much rather support local business in my hometown area than some random dealer at my next post I will be at after leaving here. I am just keeping my fingers crossed and hope that I can have the car ordered on the 1st and that it will take the 6-8 weeks to have it delivered as it would put it perfect for the time frame I have to get the car locally. I will try to see about placing a deposit again with the dealer though I think I might be the only one interested in the car being from a small town with small local dealers.

OK well to pre order you will need to have a deposit down so dealers don't request 20 cars without buyers/deposits.. proof of deposit is required.

[Enemies]

Dave,

Do you think dealers would rather have the $500 down and get another car at their location even if the deposit gets refunded? The reason I ask is because I have a second dealer that wants a deposit (I'm sure they all do). I haven't told him I have a deposit down at a second dealer but I've told him that I might not carry through buying the car and he doesn't seem phased at all. He said just put a deposit down, come see the car when it comes in and if you don't like it you get your deposit back.

I wonder if he just thinks it's in his best interest to have one around to drum up some interest in the car.

[Dave-ROR]

He will only get his allocation initially anyway. Pre order just means it'll be to the customers request IF the car is available otherwise it'll be a random brz.

[Zgrinch]

Originally Posted by Dave-ROR

He will only get his allocation initially anyway. Pre order just means it'll be to the customers request IF the car is available otherwise it'll be a random brz.

You awake too...what options r u thinking about

[OrbitalEllipses]

Originally Posted by Zgrinch

You awake too...what options r u thinking about

I'm awake!

Auto-dimming rear view for sure, possibly trunk tray so the carpet doesn't get real dirty.

[switchlanez]

Originally Posted by tranzformer

I got my dealer to $500 above invoice. But I am waiting a year to see word on STI version.

Which dealer?

Subaru of Olathe is taking non-refundable deposits only if I pay MSRP. Other dealers nearby are not taking deposits til "Subaru officials" visit them w/ more info. Seems I've been the only person calling about the BRZ; when I called the dealerships a 2nd time a week after I first called them they all remembered my name.

Today marks the 2nd month I've lived in Kansas and I haven't seen any late model WRXs/STIs in my area. My gut tells me there will be 4ish BRZs among the 5 dealers within a 30 mile radius of me. Or whatever quantity they get, it won't sell right away.

[Dave-ROR]

Originally Posted by Zgrinch

You awake too...what options r u thinking about

Had been working on the car posted tat then turned off the iPad and went to sleep

Trunk tray and maybe rear bumper applique to protect the bumper from my hockey bag.

[Longhorn248]

Originally Posted by Dave-ROR

Had been working on the car posted tat then turned off the iPad and went to sleep

Trunk tray and maybe rear bumper applique to protect the bumper from my hockey bag.

Are you sure you live in Florida? Seat heaters? Hockey bag?

[Dave-ROR]

Originally Posted by Longhorn248

Are you sure you live in Florida? Seat heaters? Hockey bag?

lol I live in Florida but I'm from Ohio. Although my hometown in Ohio has fewer ice hockey rinks than I have around me here... and I played roller hockey there for a bit, ice hockey here.. go figure.

[Zgrinch]

Everyone,

Some very interesting information to share on the BRZ:

MT = 22/30/25 (city/hwy/comb)
AT = 25/34/28
93 octane required
4.10 final drive
Turning circle 35.4 ft
Lock to lock 2.48
Brakes 11.6 front, 15.0 rear vented (same for both levels)
215/45WR17 87W Summer Performance Tires
Curb weight
Premium MT: 2762
Limited MT: 2776

Premium AT:2809
Limited AT: 2822


Excerpts of what is in the Subaru Marketing Plan:

"The idea is to keep it rare and keep the demand high"

"This won't be the Scion FR-S that everyone sees on the road. For the enthusiast that appreciates Subaru's engineering contribution to the project, even a glimpse of the new BRZ will be a memorable event"

Target demo group size 9.8 million

Median age - 47
Median income - 89K
30% Post Grad
Edit
Median age - 47
Median income - 89K
30% Post Grad
46% BS
67% Exec or White Collar
64% Male - 36% Female
68% Married
39% Kids at home

Target competitors

Mazda MX-5
Honda Civic SI
Hyundai Genesis Coupe

Enjoy.

[illmatic]

Just wondering if this was posted yet?

[Spaceywilly]

"The idea is to keep it rare and keep the demand high"

"This won't be the Scion FR-S that everyone sees on the road. For the enthusiast that appreciates Subaru's engineering contribution to the project, even a glimpse of the new BRZ will be a memorable event"

Median age - 47
Median income - 89K
30% Post Grad

This is what I was afraid of... sounds like they are going to make it expensive and try to sell to an older wealthier crowd in limited numbers instead of making it affordable and selling more of them.