[Greenbottle]

Hi from Bundaberg in (normally) sunny Queensland. Lots of rain at the moment.

Ordered an 86 earlier in the year but the local Toyota dealer was unable to obtain one as none were left - in any colour.

So I have sat on my hands waiting for something to become available and it still looks like another 6 – 12 months before reasonable stock levels arrive of either twin.

After selling my series 2 and series 5 Rx7's I am really looking forward to getting another small sports coupe.


Cheers all.

 

[Blighty]

Hi from Bundaberg in (normally) sunny Queensland. Lots of rain at the moment.

Ordered an 86 earlier in the year but the local Toyota dealer was unable to obtain one as none were left - in any colour.

So I have sat on my hands waiting for something to become available and it still looks like another 6 – 12 months before reasonable stock levels arrive of either twin.

After selling my series 2 and series 5 Rx7's I am really looking forward to getting another small sports coupe.


Cheers all.

Welcome!!!!

They stopped production of the old BRZ/86, the new GR86 (improved a lot) will be finally released into Australia in the second half of next year. The new BRZ has a head start and 500 units are releasing for this first half of next year, 90 of the 500 allocation are (were) available as of 2 days ago.

 

[DeanP]

Indeed welcome!

Everything we see and read says the new BRZ/GR86 is a far improved car over the gen 1
We just have to get them here

 

[R-Ozzy]

Welcome to the forum @Greenbottle! Are you set on the GR86 or would you get a BRZ instead if one comes available?

 

[Greenbottle]

Would prefer the GR86 as the local Subaru dealership in Bundy appears pretty useless, just want to sell trucks (SUV's).
I do prefer the look of the BRZ so I will wait until some become available and talk to the Subie dealer down the highway and see what deal they can do. Happy with either.

 

[RBH58]

Another Queenslander here. Brisbane based. Pre-ordered in Sep-21. Advised today that my Jan-22 build has a VIN and it's on a boat. Subaru Australia are still indicating it could be up to 3 months away.The dealer I'm getting it through has delivered a few already. So I've no idea how they got prioritised. I guess I'm pleased its a 2022 build though. Trying not to go quite as crazy with the options list as my last one this time. I have ordered the short shifter, STi gear knob, and STi side-vent garnishes. I think I'll leave it there.

 

[DeanP]

Another Queenslander here. Brisbane based. Pre-ordered in Sep-21. Advised today that my Jan-22 build has a VIN and it's on a boat. Subaru Australia are still indicating it could be up to 3 months away.The dealer I'm getting it through has delivered a few already. So I've no idea how they got prioritised. I guess I'm pleased its a 2022 build though. Trying not to go quite as crazy with the options list as my last one this time. I have ordered the short shifter, STi gear knob, and STi side-vent garnishes. I think I'll leave it there.

Once it is on the boat it is less than 2 weeks boat trip from Japan to Brisbane. Then another 2 weeks to get delivery usually. Mine was exactly 4 weeks to the day from leaving Japan to keys in my hand.

 

[RBH58]

Once it is on the boat it is less than 2 weeks boat trip from Japan to Brisbane. Then another 2 weeks to get delivery usually. Mine was exactly 4 weeks to the day from leaving Japan to keys in my hand.

Yeah...the dealer said that if it was showing as "On Water" that it was probably around a month away.