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Voice of Reason said:
There is also the uncertainty surrounding Toyota finance as for those who have chosen to take it or in some cases apply to cover some bases, they haven’t actually guaranteed the offer will stand beyond quarter 3 so could hike the APR. This was straight from Toyota finance.
Problem two is if the chancellor decided to hammer high carbon emission vehicles again (as global warmings on trend after the heatwave) our cars could become a whole lot more expensive to own if we don’t get them on the road.
Problem three, having clarified with Toyota online what price protection we have, I was told should Toyota decide to update the car in any way prior to us receiving our cars we would be liable for any extra cost, ie if they re spec it at all before arrival the car could end up several thousand pounds more. She was very clear on that.
All that said, I’m much fitter now I’m relying on pedal power when I can’t steal my wife’s car, so thanks Toyota for that 👌
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With regard to problem 3, imagine if they do ‘re-spec’ it with an ISA system and then ask for more money for the extra ‘spec’ added!

Errrm, no thanks, you’ve just ruined the car and want more money for it!

Even if it’s not that I can’t think of anything I’d like added that I’d want to pay extra for, the whole essence of the car is it’s not full of pointless cr@p.
 
I’ve got an order, and I’m pretty sure no-one will cancel because of an internet post. You’d be an idiot to do that.

But if/when Toyota decide to actually tell customers what has to change, which they obviously already know, then people may re-assess, when the facts are made public.
Hopefully it’s nothing serious and it’s buisness as usual, without a price hike!

I’m personally not bothered if it’s delivered next year, like has been said many times, lots of cars have long lead times. The cloak and dagger nonsense from Toyota is the only issue for me.
 
More of an observation than anything else!!

The forum seems to have gone from don't wash it at the dealers and leave all the stickers on that came from the factory like the car is a rocking horse poo! (rocking horses dont poo for those that may think they do!! :rolleyes:)

There really isnt feck all to talk to about apart from Ive had a mail, ive not had a call, Im waiting for a call, Im waiting for another 3 months to get my car that is in the UK, Im waiting for a call, Ive had the call but no update on year or month, it might be this or it might be that causing this, but no definitive direction from the Toyota Gurus that dont know diddly squat (feck all)!! :unsure:

All I know is that Im ragging the proverbials off my MX 5 daily as I have been for the last 5 years at 15 k a year so Im already living the life of the GR86!!

Life is all good!!
 
Hello and welcome to the apparent proliferation of new members who have ordered a GR86.

Have you all followed the forum's agreed process to add yourselves to the order list (colour and transmission), and added your location to your profile?

There's lots of work that goes into running this excellent site by some generous altruistic people, and it's good for us all to contribute in some way by providing some details so we can all see who's getting what.

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GR86 said:
Is it just me or are there some new members that have recently joined just posted things to stir it up and wind people up that have orders?

Probably hoping for cancellations
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As per my post above I'm absolutely sure they will all add their car details to the list and their location and definitely counter any possible suspicions some of us may or may not have... ;)
 
Grrrr-Woof! said:
I’ve got an order, and I’m pretty sure no-one will cancel because of an internet post. You’d be an idiot to do that.

But if/when Toyota decide to actually tell customers what has to change, which they obviously already know, then people may re-assess, when the facts are made public.
Hopefully it’s nothing serious and it’s buisness as usual, without a price hike!

I’m personally not bothered if it’s delivered next year, like has been said many times, lots of cars have long lead times. The cloak and dagger nonsense from Toyota is the only issue for me.
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Welcome and congratulations on your order , what colour and transmission did you choose ? I’ll add you to “The List” in post #1 Enjoy the forum👍
 
@AndyRC I completely forgot - you can strike me from the list as I've given up on the GR86, what with all the delays, uncertainty and generally it's been an absolute clusterfuck of a launch.

I got the opportunity in May to purchase a brand new GR Yaris (that was somehow up for grabs) instead and that arrived in June. They even transferred my GR86 deposit to that order. I've been driving that little rocket for a month now and I don't think I'll be switching over to the GR86 down the line, it seems that the little angry hatch has completely won me over. 😳

It's a bit of a shame as I was looking forward to my first RWD car, but the powertrain on the GR Yaris is mindbogglingly excellent.
 
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Moses said:
@AndyRC I completely forgot - you can strike me from the list as I've given up on the GR86, what with all the delays, uncertainty and generally it's been an absolute clusterfuck of a launch.

I got the opportunity in May to purchase a brand new GR Yaris (that was somehow up for grabs) instead and that arrived in June. They even transferred my GR86 deposit to that order. I've been driving that little rocket for a month now and I don't think I'll be switching over to the GR86 down the line, it seems that the little angry hatch has completely won me over. 😳

It's a bit of a shame as I was looking forward to my first RWD car, but the powertrain on the GR Yaris is mindbogglingly excellent.
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@Moses , sorry that you had such a bad experience with the GR86 , it appears that just like COVID the GR86 🤬up is all over the world. But extremely glad you managed to get a GRY 👍😎 Hope you stay with the Zoo and thanks for letting me know , much appreciated , I’ll update “The List” 😊 Andy
 
Moses said:
@AndyRC I completely forgot - you can strike me from the list as I've given up on the GR86, what with all the delays, uncertainty and generally it's been an absolute clusterfuck of a launch.

I got the opportunity in May to purchase a brand new GR Yaris (that was somehow up for grabs) instead and that arrived in June. They even transferred my GR86 deposit to that order. I've been driving that little rocket for a month now and I don't think I'll be switching over to the GR86 down the line, it seems that the little angry hatch has completely won me over. 😳

It's a bit of a shame as I was looking forward to my first RWD car, but the powertrain on the GR Yaris is mindbogglingly excellent.
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Great to read about a positive outcome after the initial disappointment.

Serendipity in action!
 
Silver Fox said:
Great to read about a positive outcome after the initial disappointment.

Serendipity in action!
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Thank you! I am grateful it all ended up like this. Toyota dropped the ball but the dealership really came through - I was fully expecting to be told "yeah just wait or we'll keep the deposit and go buy somewhere else".

But getting an apologetic call about a delay up to 2023 and being told "however, there is an unreserved white GR Yaris coming next month, want that instead?" surprised me. Was a painful decision - the usual "but it's a turbo 3-cylinder and it's AWD, not RWD". But ultimately serendipity indeed.
 
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Tastes are so different which is of course a wonderful thing!
Personally I've test driven GRY twice back in Dec 2020 and absolutely disliked that car - wouldn't even buy it at a 50% discount.
GT86 on the contrary was a love at first sight type of a situation.
If only they could put a sunroof on my new upcoming GR86....
 
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