GR86 GR86 Demo and Press Cars

I’m not sure this is helpful but both Worcester and Bristol (cribs causeway) are not getting any demo cars
 
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Mantho said:
The Press cars would be added to Toyota corporate insurance, which is the not registration specific and would cover all cars owned and loaned to drive by Toyota.
As far customer cars, not sure whether this info below of Toyota GR86 in Europe has an impact
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Hsn and tsn cant be used on German insurance comparing portals. So those must be wrong/not final unfortunately
 
Unfortunately we all live in a society where everything is wanted now! No waiting, no patience just I want it now!
I'm included and no different from the next guy.
Added to that is the frustration - day after day of waiting for some positive news about our GR86 orders..... and invariably nothing so onto tomorrow with fingers ever increasingly crossed.
Some have got to that stage and really good luck to them, their waiting is almost over 😀
So to try and ease this lack of information we check out what's happening on here... searching for a glimmer of good news.
It is happening but, as we know, so slowly!
The common thing that we have is that we were all very lucky to get an order confirmation.... so many didn't :(
We will have our GR86s soon enough and quickly forget the stress getting to that stage.
Patience guys and enjoy the roller coaster ride !!
The wait, I'm sure, will be worth it.
So chill and enjoy the summer in the meantime.
 
Nipped into my collection dealer Vertu in Loughborough today for a chat and they confirmed that they are not getting a demo - nor are any dealers in the Vertu network.

Also said (in case people aren't aware) that you don't actually pay for the car at the dealers before pickup. It's not even on their systems as a car they're selling. So I guess it'll be a payment directly to Toyota online when they call to let you know your car is ready. They'll then sort out a day to go and collect the keys basically from your chosen supplying dealer.

He also said that the PDI was done at the dealership, but I thought it's done in HQ at Derby. Whichever it is he said to remind them of not removing any protective covers (if that's something you want) or fitting number plates (if that's something you want) when paying so they're just in the boot on collection so I can fit them with HD velcro and without screw holes.
 
Dal said:
Nipped into my collection dealer Vertu in Loughborough today for a chat and they confirmed that they are not getting a demo - nor are any dealers in the Vertu network.

Also said (in case people aren't aware) that you don't actually pay for the car at the dealers before pickup. It's not even on their systems as a car they're selling. So I guess it'll be a payment directly to Toyota online when they call to let you know your car is ready. They'll then sort out a day to go and collect the keys basically from your chosen supplying dealer.

He also said that the PDI was done at the dealership, but I thought it's done in HQ at Derby. Whichever it is he said to remind them of not removing any protective covers (if that's something you want) or fitting number plates (if that's something you want) when paying so they're just in the boot on collection so I can fit them with HD velcro and without screw holes.
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Not being able to view the car & test drive before shelling out 30K is completely unacceptable. My dealer is Vantage & assures me I will be able to do both.
 
BOOSTFAN said:
Not being able to view the car & test drive before shelling out 30K is completely unacceptable. My dealer is Vantage & assures me I will be able to do both.
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Once you've collected the car you can return it within 14 days for a full refund*


* they charge £1.5/mile over 250 miles and £250 if you don't give them the v5 when you return the car.
 
I’ll be pissed off if the first time I drive it is when I collect it. Will surely be a few demos arriving soon.
 
Mixed feelings on that. Part of me is eager to drive one but then it spoils the surprise a bit. I'd get a go then it would be months until I got mine and I'd feel even more excited and frustrated I still didn't have it. But then I could drive it and not like it, even though that's really unlikely. I'm still annoyed comms hasn't been great but talking to a friend who ordered a Dacia it was far worse. Ordered online like us, dealer confirmed spec but then nothing for almost 6mths to be told delays and it turned up another 3mths later
 
Not bothered about a test drive at this point personally. I probably won't even have seen one in the metal before mine arrives at this rate so picking it up will be quite exciting!

I'd never driven a Cayman before that was delivered to my front door and it was the same with my S2000 and JCW Mini as well. There's so much information out there these days that it's very hard to be surprised or find something new on a test drive IMO.

Each to their own though, totally understand that some people see it as essential.
 
Yeah no idea why people would be bothered about a test drive. If your not happy about it then cancel your order. There's plenty out there, like me, who would have liked a chance to buy one in the first place.
 
KobayashiMaru86 said:
I'm still annoyed comms hasn't been great but talking to a friend who ordered a Dacia it was far worse. Ordered online like us, dealer confirmed spec but then nothing for almost 6mths to be told delays and it turned up another 3mths later
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Porsche is worse than that judging by the comments on the pistonheads thread, upto 12 months with no contact or response. Lots of Toyota bashing but it's the same for all by the sounds of it.
 
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I didn't test drive my Focus RS when I ordered it (although did have a go in the ST version just to make sure I fitted etc) as that wasn't in the country either (like the GR86) before the 1st batch arrived from Germany of which mine was one. I quite liked the fact it was all new even though my deposit was down for a year before ordering.

If you like the drive in a GT86 then it's pretty safe to say you'll like the GR86. There's not a shortage of GT86 to go and have a go if you're that worried.

But as mentioned, as you're ordering online, you have much more protection than a regular car sale and the right to refuse on delivery as well as the return in the first 14 days with a full refund.
 
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Porsche is worse than that judging by the comments on the pistonheads thread, uoto 12 months with no contact or response. 1Lots of Toyota bashing but it's the same for all by the sounds of it.
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Oh totally agree. In comparison Toyota have been great compared to other manufacturers.

Today is 2mths since order launch where most of us ordered. I'm hoping I see some movement in status over the next few weeks, based on my expected date and how long boats take to get here
 
Bonovox said:
Yeah no idea why people would be bothered about a test drive. If your not happy about it then cancel your order. There's plenty out there, like me, who would have liked a chance to buy one in the first place.
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'You want a test drive therefore you must cancel your order' … logical.

If people test drive and don’t like them you have more chance of a car as they may become disillusioned, if they have to wait they’ll probably just flip them for well over list.
 
Seano1878 said:
'You want a test drive therefore you must cancel your order' … logical.

If people test drive and don’t like them you have more chance of a car as they may become disillusioned, if they have to wait they’ll probably just flip them for well over list.
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I think, if you really want this car, but had no change to get one and then see somebody "complaining" about that they maybe will not like it, it must feel like beeing mocked (no offense).

Everybody was able to do a test drive in Gen1. Gen2 will be almost the same, with minor changes and more power, so if you liked Gen1, you will 99% also like Gen2.

Even if "not liking a car you never drove" is a valid point, we should allways remember, that we (who could order one) are some lucky guys and that there are many unlucky guys out there which are deeply disappointed.

For everyone not wanting their GR86, there are probably 100 guys wanting one.


I think its kind of beeing polite to others to not complain, if you got a car.
If you dont like it, you can sell it for at least the price you paid.
 
At this point, anyone who cancels because they don't like it or because they can't have a test drive is foolish. With so many who missed out, they can take delivery and sell it on for a profit. I'm as impatient as anyone but trying to keep the perspective that we've got one of 400 coming hopefully this year. Sure, it's easy to slag them off for creating an artificial hype but those of us who've wanted one for ages were ready to order and didn't order on a whim as a "nice to have".

I've driven a tuned GT86 plenty so expecting the same but better everywhere and a platform full of potential. There's not been one bad review so it's never going to be bad, unless someone has unrealistic expectations of what it will be like. But if you've got to the point of ordering one, signing up on forums, watching all the reviews and still don't get what an 86 is all about then I don't know what to say.
 
SmokingPancakes said:
Just had a call from Listers Toyota, Demo car is arriving 13th July, however not sure on the colour.
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I was about to post the same! They've also got my car down for delivery by the end of July, but I'm not sure they were any more convinced that will happen than I am. The online team told me October when I gave up waiting and phoned them, but this was before the time they were just telling everyone 2023. No update on MyT for me, still 'Processing order'.
 
KobayashiMaru86 said:
At this point, anyone who cancels because they don't like it or because they can't have a test drive is foolish. With so many who missed out, they can take delivery and sell it on for a profit. I'm as impatient as anyone but trying to keep the perspective that we've got one of 400 coming hopefully this year. Sure, it's easy to slag them off for creating an artificial hype but those of us who've wanted one for ages were ready to order and didn't order on a whim as a "nice to have".

I've driven a tuned GT86 plenty so expecting the same but better everywhere and a platform full of potential. There's not been one bad review so it's never going to be bad, unless someone has unrealistic expectations of what it will be like. But if you've got to the point of ordering one, signing up on forums, watching all the reviews and still don't get what an 86 is all about then I don't know what to say.
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One day we will get to know how many GR86 will come to the U.K. , sounding like somewhere between 400 & 500 depending on what we read , put that into perspective with the GRY of which I’ve seen figures of nearly 5000 registered in the U.K. The GR86 will be a rare car on U.K. roads , if you’re not happy with it there are plenty of folk who will want it off you 👍
 
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