Is this kind of mark up common? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Surge101 · 06-05-2012, 01:19 AM

Went to the only dealer in my area with FRS in stock and the one they had in the showroom (only one available to see, even though they had more "on a different lot") was marked up 1.5k for some misc crap, than another 5k for some wheels they put on them, they weren't even good wheels, was some generic brand. They also wouldn't let anyone test drive it unless they ran their credit.

#87 · 06-05-2012, 01:25 AM

First I heard of a dealer putting wheels on it, can you get a pic?

A lot of dealers are putting Adjusted Market Value markups and one dealer on here trying to sell them with $3,000 leather seat "upgrade".

Just keep looking because there are a lot of dealers also selling at MSRP.

Surge101 · 06-05-2012, 01:32 AM

I plan on going back probably this weekend to see if the ones they have "at the other lot" appear (they are available for sale online) I'll take a picture. The total cost after they added everything was 31k+ and being that Scion has a no haggle policy, that was ridiculous to me.

thill · 06-05-2012, 01:36 AM

Unless you have money to burn just hold out. Florida dealers have to be the worst, it seems that most of them have at least a $5k markup.

You could tell them you want the stock wheels and tires put back on the car and refuse to pay for a markup.

brianbot5000 · 06-05-2012, 01:48 AM

Yep, totally common, totally normal. Nothing to see here.

#87 · 06-05-2012, 01:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brianbot5000

Yep, totally common, totally normal. Nothing to see here.

I want to see what wheels they put on it ^_^

mfromwhere · 06-05-2012, 02:34 AM

They added 2K wheels in North Hollywood but were willing to take them off if you didn't want them... They looked worse then the stock ones.

Veloist · 06-05-2012, 02:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by #87

First I heard of a dealer putting wheels on it, can you get a pic?

A lot of dealers are putting Adjusted Market Value markups and one dealer on here trying to sell them with $3,000 leather seat "upgrade".

Just keep looking because there are a lot of dealers also selling at MSRP.

Yep I know of two dealers now, one being the one my dad works at, but he himself would rather sell the car straight forward. Adds 2450 to the price, but the profit is still low compared to selling a Prius or even fully equipped Corolla.

Lonewolf · 06-05-2012, 02:49 AM

Florida doucherships strike again...

HotLeopardMama · 06-05-2012, 03:01 AM

Buena Park added ugly TSW rims to their Argento FR-S' and put the stock rims on f***ing Prius. When we inquired about putting the stock rims back on they flat-out said no rudely. On top of the rims, which were marked as $3000, they added $495 window tinting, and $495 Thermogruard.

Garden Grove added a $995 alarm, $995 window tinting (!!!!), and $995 Thermoguard to their AT Hot Lava and wouldn't allow me to test drive unless I committed to buying.

Lonewolf · 06-05-2012, 03:59 AM

The only way we have ANY hope of getting some of these dealerships to be more forthcoming or remove their mark-ups is
1) Don't play their markup game (Wait for a month until you can get it for MSRP)
2) Email Scion and tell them about the dealerships that are advertising the FRS at a lower price than what the car is being listed for on the lot:

See this link:

http://www.scion.com/contact/

benjoke · 06-05-2012, 12:30 PM

Yeah these mark ups are common. They will either get you with a "Market Value Adjustment" or tacky dealer-installed accessories just to bump up the price! Unless you really like the installed accessories and have money to burn, don't fall for these tricks and just wait for the other vehicles to arrive. I'm sure there are honest dealers within your area so don't ever settle to those shady stealerships!

350is · 06-05-2012, 12:50 PM

Guys, it's the modern time shopping era. We know how & where to buy good deal.
For Scion brand with the particular FRS true sport car - Only pay real price from official scion msrp sticker. Don't pay any extra add on from that dealer. All those items @ rip-off price. It's common today for dealers to make extra sale which will accumulatively added to the financing. Cars will be automatically available at all dealers for sale as time goes. I will only consider original price with original car. That's my bottom line

viper_driver · 06-05-2012, 02:37 PM

Keep looking for another dealer. The drive will be worth it. You could ship one from another state way cheaper than that.

06-05-2012, 01:19 AM	#1
Surge101 Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: 2005 Mazda6 Location: Miami Posts: 27 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Is this kind of mark up common? Went to the only dealer in my area with FRS in stock and the one they had in the showroom (only one available to see, even though they had more "on a different lot") was marked up 1.5k for some misc crap, than another 5k for some wheels they put on them, they weren't even good wheels, was some generic brand. They also wouldn't let anyone test drive it unless they ran their credit.

06-05-2012, 01:48 AM	#5
brianbot5000 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Drives: White WRX Hatchback, Toyota Pickup Location: Seattle Posts: 189 Thanks: 14 Thanked 58 Times in 23 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Yep, totally common, totally normal. Nothing to see here. __________________ 2013 Subaru BRZ, SSM Limited vin: 6007xx build: 3/2012

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06-05-2012, 01:25 AM	#2
#87 I usually post drunk Join Date: Oct 2009 Drives: BRZ Location: NY Posts: 1,487 Thanks: 15 Thanked 490 Times in 231 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	First I heard of a dealer putting wheels on it, can you get a pic? A lot of dealers are putting Adjusted Market Value markups and one dealer on here trying to sell them with $3,000 leather seat "upgrade". Just keep looking because there are a lot of dealers also selling at MSRP.

06-05-2012, 01:32 AM	#3
Surge101 Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: 2005 Mazda6 Location: Miami Posts: 27 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I plan on going back probably this weekend to see if the ones they have "at the other lot" appear (they are available for sale online) I'll take a picture. The total cost after they added everything was 31k+ and being that Scion has a no haggle policy, that was ridiculous to me.

06-05-2012, 01:36 AM	#4
thill Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: 2020 SS1LE (previous 13 BRZ owner) Location: North Pole Posts: 2,753 Thanks: 328 Thanked 1,463 Times in 802 Posts Mentioned: 20 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Unless you have money to burn just hold out. Florida dealers have to be the worst, it seems that most of them have at least a $5k markup. You could tell them you want the stock wheels and tires put back on the car and refuse to pay for a markup.

06-05-2012, 02:49 AM	#9
Lonewolf Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: Moped Location: CA Posts: 4,300 Thanks: 4,905 Thanked 2,132 Times in 1,195 Posts Mentioned: 21 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Florida doucherships strike again...

06-05-2012, 03:59 AM	#11
Lonewolf Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: Moped Location: CA Posts: 4,300 Thanks: 4,905 Thanked 2,132 Times in 1,195 Posts Mentioned: 21 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	The only way we have ANY hope of getting some of these dealerships to be more forthcoming or remove their mark-ups is 1) Don't play their markup game (Wait for a month until you can get it for MSRP) 2) Email Scion and tell them about the dealerships that are advertising the FRS at a lower price than what the car is being listed for on the lot: See this link: http://www.scion.com/contact/

06-05-2012, 12:30 PM	#12
benjoke Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: SWP BRZ Limited MT Location: SoCal Posts: 113 Thanks: 87 Thanked 22 Times in 19 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Yeah these mark ups are common. They will either get you with a "Market Value Adjustment" or tacky dealer-installed accessories just to bump up the price! Unless you really like the installed accessories and have money to burn, don't fall for these tricks and just wait for the other vehicles to arrive. I'm sure there are honest dealers within your area so don't ever settle to those shady stealerships!

06-05-2012, 12:50 PM	#13
350is Member Join Date: May 2011 Drives: TRD86 Location: CA Posts: 36 Thanks: 1 Thanked 5 Times in 3 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Guys, it's the modern time shopping era. We know how & where to buy good deal. For Scion brand with the particular FRS true sport car - Only pay real price from official scion msrp sticker. Don't pay any extra add on from that dealer. All those items @ rip-off price. It's common today for dealers to make extra sale which will accumulatively added to the financing. Cars will be automatically available at all dealers for sale as time goes. I will only consider original price with original car. That's my bottom line

06-05-2012, 02:37 PM	#14
viper_driver Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: 2013 BRZ ordered! Location: KC Posts: 131 Thanks: 13 Thanked 28 Times in 14 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Keep looking for another dealer. The drive will be worth it. You could ship one from another state way cheaper than that.

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