Went for a test drive and got 3k off the sticker price yesterday 😄 2024 BRZ tS

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Valentine said:

JamesHenry said:
@Dax
Everyone’s obsessed with SUVs these days.

Yeah, and they hardly advertise the BRZ. It doesn’t have the same fan base as the WRX for repeat buyers.

True, but even the WRX isn’t selling like it used to. People aren’t as into the new generation.

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@Dax
A lot of the folks who loved the old 2010s STI hatch and sedans are older now. Many of them have moved on to Crosstreks, Foresters, or Outbacks, like I did. People’s needs change as they get older.

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@Sayer
Funny enough, I saw an 86 on the lot along with a Crosstrek. Ended up with the Crosstrek because I needed more space than my old Civic could offer. Plus, the Crosstrek was way cheaper.

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@Dax
Crazy how things change. Last year, I had to fight to get mine at MSRP because dealers were marking them up.

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@Dax
My local dealer is charging $2,500 over MSRP because of ‘scarcity’—shaking my head.

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LisaLovesToyota said:
@Dax
My local dealer is charging $2,500 over MSRP because of ‘scarcity’—shaking my head.

Yeah, it’s ridiculous. In my area (Northeast IL/Chicagoland), it’s been hard to find a BRZ at all. But paying over MSRP? No thanks.

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@Tim
Found a couple of other dealers willing to sell for $1,000+ under MSRP :man_shrugging:

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LisaLovesToyota said:
@Tim
Found a couple of other dealers willing to sell for $1,000+ under MSRP :man_shrugging:

Nice! Makes me wonder if I should’ve waited a bit longer. But finding one was already an adventure.

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You should get a license plate that says ‘HALFAWD’ :joy:

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Oswin said:
You should get a license plate that says ‘HALFAWD’ :joy:

Or ‘SOMEWD’ :laughing:

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Twins! Lol

I’m surprised you were able to test drive it.

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@Tim
It seemed like nobody in my area wanted a BRZ. It’s a really nice dealership, but the area is more blue-collar with a lot of plants, so people mostly buy trucks and SUVs. Felt like I found a hidden gem!

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@Kieran
Makes sense. In my area, the car scene is pretty big, so demand for sports cars is always there—just not in winter, of course. During my search, I even heard a guy tell his salesperson, ‘I’ll pay any markup for a tS.’ Couldn’t believe it! Luckily, my dealer didn’t bring up any extra fees.

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Shiiit man, congrats!

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Nice! How much did you end up paying?

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Eliot said:
Nice! How much did you end up paying?

Sticker was $37,500, I paid $34,500. Feels like a solid deal considering how scarce they are.

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Kieran said:

Eliot said:
Nice! How much did you end up paying?

Sticker was $37,500, I paid $34,500. Feels like a solid deal considering how scarce they are.

The scarcity is mostly because Subaru focuses on selling Outbacks, Crosstreks, and the like. That’s their core market. You can even pay over $40k for a fully loaded Wilderness model. When I got my BRZ, I just ordered it straight from Subaru’s website—took about 3 months to arrive.

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What year and mileage?

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Eliot said:
What year and mileage?

2024, brand new!

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Did you finance or pay cash? Nice car. I was at the dealership and wish I had checked it out. Sat in the WRX, but those seats were hard as a rock.