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Detroit wrote: Thu Jul 07, 2022 2:20 pm
D Griff wrote: Thu Jul 07, 2022 10:24 am Well, seems all of the 'yota :dillerman: in this area charge ADM -$5K or so. One said it is 'negotiable if I come in and discuss/order' but that sounds like a waste of my time.

It does seem like getting a GR86 in 3 months or so would be relatively easy. I may try the Raleigh, NC :dillerman: listed here: https://www.grcorollaforum.com/threads/ ... ships.168/
Remember that Toyota doesn't do orders. "Placing an order" is :bs: and likely a cash grab from the dealer to get a deposit on a car they'll get anyway. The best way is to find an MSRP dealer and "build a relationshit" :disgust: with someone there to keep an eye out for incoming inventory to put your name on somehow. I told my :dillerman: to let me know if they get ANYTHING with a manual transmission allocated that I could snag. He texts me every week "nothing yet, still keeping an eye out".
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This is kinda where I'm thinking maybe the BR-Z is better. I'd get a 2023, get it sooner, get exactly what I want at MSRP with no :bs: accessories or markup.

I do like the duck bill spoiler :doe: :notsure: there is any other appreciable difference.
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D Griff wrote: Thu Jul 07, 2022 2:24 pm
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Remember that Toyota doesn't do orders. "Placing an order" is :bs: and likely a cash grab from the dealer to get a deposit on a car they'll get anyway. The best way is to find an MSRP dealer and "build a relationshit" :disgust: with someone there to keep an eye out for incoming inventory to put your name on somehow. I told my :dillerman: to let me know if they get ANYTHING with a manual transmission allocated that I could snag. He texts me every week "nothing yet, still keeping an eye out".
:word:

This is kinda where I'm thinking maybe the BR-Z is better. I'd get a 2023, get it sooner, get exactly what I want at MSRP with no :bs: accessories or markup.

I do like the duck bill spoiler :doe: :notsure: there is any other appreciable difference.
Since they're made at the same plant, it's very possible you can't order a BRZ either. They also make less of them, so finding a dealer willing to sell at MSRP might be quite the challenge.
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Detroit wrote: Thu Jul 07, 2022 3:51 pm
D Griff wrote: Thu Jul 07, 2022 2:24 pm

:word:

This is kinda where I'm thinking maybe the BR-Z is better. I'd get a 2023, get it sooner, get exactly what I want at MSRP with no :bs: accessories or markup.

I do like the duck bill spoiler :doe: :notsure: there is any other appreciable difference.
Since they're made at the same plant, it's very possible you can't order a BRZ either. They also make less of them, so finding a dealer willing to sell at MSRP might be quite the challenge.
I have the quote in hand... talked to the sales guy and he was super chill, said I can put down a deposit for the order and would receive in October.

And yes, :wap: , you're reading that right, I'm down to pay an extra four bills for a compass.

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Oh it isn't itemized... but the compass is included.
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D Griff wrote: Thu Jul 07, 2022 3:57 pm
Detroit wrote: Thu Jul 07, 2022 3:51 pm
Since they're made at the same plant, it's very possible you can't order a BRZ either. They also make less of them, so finding a dealer willing to sell at MSRP might be quite the challenge.
I have the quote in hand... talked to the sales guy and he was super chill, said I can put down a deposit for the order and would receive in October.

And yes, :wap: , you're reading that right, I'm down to pay an extra four bills for a compass.

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Don't see where it says that, :doe: :iono:
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D Griff wrote: Thu Jul 07, 2022 3:57 pm Oh it isn't itemized... but the compass is included.
Oh. :lol:

Worth it, doe.

How much is the compass?
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D Griff wrote: Thu Jul 07, 2022 3:57 pm
Detroit wrote: Thu Jul 07, 2022 3:51 pm
Since they're made at the same plant, it's very possible you can't order a BRZ either. They also make less of them, so finding a dealer willing to sell at MSRP might be quite the challenge.
I have the quote in hand... talked to the sales guy and he was super chill, said I can put down a deposit for the order and would receive in October.

And yes, :wap: , you're reading that right, I'm down to pay an extra four bills for a compass.

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Oh shit. That's the way IMO. Waiting endlessly for a Toyota allocation that may or may not come and have what you want is frustrating.

I'd have to get a WRB one :doe:
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Detroit wrote: Thu Jul 07, 2022 4:06 pm
D Griff wrote: Thu Jul 07, 2022 3:57 pm

I have the quote in hand... talked to the sales guy and he was super chill, said I can put down a deposit for the order and would receive in October.

And yes, :wap: , you're reading that right, I'm down to pay an extra four bills for a compass.

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Oh shit. That's the way IMO. Waiting endlessly for a Toyota allocation that may or may not come and have what you want is frustrating.

I'd have to get a WRB one :doe:
Yeah the color is a tough call... but I really love it in red. I feel like blue will be the most popular on both cars as well, red might be a bit more unique.

:iono: I will chat with :tits: about it tonight, may pull the trigger.
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wap wrote: Thu Jul 07, 2022 4:01 pm
D Griff wrote: Thu Jul 07, 2022 3:57 pm Oh it isn't itemized... but the compass is included.
Oh. :lol:

Worth it, doe.

How much is the compass?
$403... also adds Homelink and auto dimming.
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D Griff wrote: Thu Jul 07, 2022 4:16 pm
wap wrote: Thu Jul 07, 2022 4:01 pm

Oh. :lol:

Worth it, doe.

How much is the compass?
$403... also adds Homelink and auto dimming.
Worth it. I :aintcare: about homelink but a compass + auto dimming is worth 4 hundo.
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wap wrote: Thu Jul 07, 2022 4:18 pm
D Griff wrote: Thu Jul 07, 2022 4:16 pm

$403... also adds Homelink and auto dimming.
Worth it. I :aintcare: about homelink but a compass + auto dimming is worth 4 hundo.
Do you not have a garage door opener? I love Homelink, probably the most used feature in my 4R TBH.
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D Griff wrote: Thu Jul 07, 2022 4:15 pm
Detroit wrote: Thu Jul 07, 2022 4:06 pm
Oh shit. That's the way IMO. Waiting endlessly for a Toyota allocation that may or may not come and have what you want is frustrating.

I'd have to get a WRB one :doe:
Yeah the color is a tough call... but I really love it in red. I feel like blue will be the most popular on both cars as well, red might be a bit more unique.

:iono: I will chat with :tits: about it tonight, may pull the trigger.
Looks good in red for sure, I've actually seen one and :notbad: it. But there's something about these things in blue :megusta: Though, I really want the Whorange special edition one, but there's zero chance of actually finding one so it's basically vaporware.
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I'm with Griff on the Red. Ron, do you open your garage door with a clip-on like a peasant?
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wap wrote: Thu Jul 07, 2022 4:18 pm
D Griff wrote: Thu Jul 07, 2022 4:16 pm

$403... also adds Homelink and auto dimming.
Worth it. I :aintcare: about homelink but a compass + auto dimming is worth 4 hundo.
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max225 wrote: Thu Jul 07, 2022 5:13 pm
wap wrote: Thu Jul 07, 2022 4:18 pm
Worth it. I :aintcare: about homelink but a compass + auto dimming is worth 4 hundo.
:mahtroy: staying true to form.
I'm hoping if I get the Homelink I'll one day have the opportunity to use it.
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D Griff wrote: Thu Jul 07, 2022 5:20 pm
max225 wrote: Thu Jul 07, 2022 5:13 pm

:mahtroy: staying true to form.
I'm hoping if I get the Homelink I'll one day have the opportunity to use it.
It's just a rear view mirror upgrade, so all the stuff comes together.
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Detroit wrote: Thu Jul 07, 2022 5:42 pm
D Griff wrote: Thu Jul 07, 2022 5:20 pm

I'm hoping if I get the Homelink I'll one day have the opportunity to use it.
It's just a rear view mirror upgrade, so all the stuff comes together.
Oh, I know, I'm just hoping to one day actually have a garage. Maybe.
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D Griff wrote: Thu Jul 07, 2022 3:57 pm
Detroit wrote: Thu Jul 07, 2022 3:51 pm
Since they're made at the same plant, it's very possible you can't order a BRZ either. They also make less of them, so finding a dealer willing to sell at MSRP might be quite the challenge.
I have the quote in hand... talked to the sales guy and he was super chill, said I can put down a deposit for the order and would receive in October.

And yes, :wap: , you're reading that right, I'm down to pay an extra four bills for a compass.

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D Griff wrote: Thu Jul 07, 2022 3:57 pm
Detroit wrote: Thu Jul 07, 2022 3:51 pm
Since they're made at the same plant, it's very possible you can't order a BRZ either. They also make less of them, so finding a dealer willing to sell at MSRP might be quite the challenge.
I have the quote in hand... talked to the sales guy and he was super chill, said I can put down a deposit for the order and would receive in October.

And yes, :wap: , you're reading that right, I'm down to pay an extra four bills for a compass.

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Detroit wrote: Thu Jul 07, 2022 4:59 pmO
wap wrote: Thu Jul 07, 2022 4:18 pm
Worth it. I :aintcare: about homelink but a compass + auto dimming is worth 4 hundo.
Do you not have a garage door opener? I love Homelink, probably the most used feature in my 4R TBH.
Of course I do. It's clipped to my passenger visor. I push the button and the garage door opens. How is homelink zomg better? :iono:

Legit question.
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wap wrote: Thu Jul 07, 2022 7:50 pm
Detroit wrote: Thu Jul 07, 2022 4:59 pmO

Do you not have a garage door opener? I love Homelink, probably the most used feature in my 4R TBH.
Of course I do. It's clipped to my passenger visor. I push the button and the garage door opens. How is homelink zomg better? :iono:

Legit question.
You don't mar your visor with your old ass man garage door opener and instead you command your home from a fully integrated technological solution.
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Desertbreh wrote: Thu Jul 07, 2022 5:11 pm I'm with Griff on the Red. Ron, do you open your garage door with a clip-on like a peasant?
Fuckin' A. So?
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wap wrote: Thu Jul 07, 2022 7:50 pm
Detroit wrote: Thu Jul 07, 2022 4:59 pmO

Do you not have a garage door opener? I love Homelink, probably the most used feature in my 4R TBH.
Of course I do. It's clipped to my passenger visor. I push the button and the garage door opens. How is homelink zomg better? :iono:

Legit question.
You don't have that stupid thing hanging from the visor destroying it, plus you never have to change batteries. Our house didn't come with an opener, so I bought the cheapest compatible one just to program homelink in the vehicles. I leave the opener for the house sitter, that's all it gets used for.
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max225 wrote: Thu Jul 07, 2022 5:13 pm
wap wrote: Thu Jul 07, 2022 4:18 pm
Worth it. I :aintcare: about homelink but a compass + auto dimming is worth 4 hundo.
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To be fair the homelink in the MBZ does not work and I have not filed a disability claim from the stress caused by my visor clip opener nor its effect upon the visor.
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