RE: Toyota GR86 sells out in 40 minutes
Discussion
The last email said they were dealing with an unprecedented number of orders! How hard can it be to contact the 400 people they're going to have cars for to tell them what's happening?
As it happens the dealer has got a delivery date to them of September 12 which they've let me know about.
As it happens the dealer has got a delivery date to them of September 12 which they've let me know about.
ThisInJapanese said:
I understand the delay, I don't understand the lack of communication.
Even if they only have bad news to deliver, it will help many of us. They had a lot of goodwill at the start, but with no communication at all they are throwing that goodwill away in the eyes of many.
Supply chains are so unpredictable at the moment they won’t know either when you’re likely to get your car which is probably why they are holding back contact until they know cars are in production or about to go into production.Even if they only have bad news to deliver, it will help many of us. They had a lot of goodwill at the start, but with no communication at all they are throwing that goodwill away in the eyes of many.
Pistonpants said:
Supply chains are so unpredictable at the moment they won’t know either when you’re likely to get your car which is probably why they are holding back contact until they know cars are in production or about to go into production.
I've struck lucky, thanks to the pH forum heads up I got an early order in and mines built and on its way.Lightening must strike twice as suzuki just called and said the jimny they promised me almost a year ago is one of 6 uk cars that just arrived at Bristol docks....
ThisInJapanese said:
dogmat1x said:
A week ago I got a phone call from Toyota with a delivery date of 'next year'. Today I get an email saying "Great news, the build of your GR86 has just begun". Supply chains seem very unpredictable.
What time was your order?I don’t know what all the fuss is about. After placing the order, which showed up instantly in my account on the Toyota website, it said the team would be in touch with further instructions.
A few weeks later, I received an email telling me it could take up to 12 weeks for any further details. I logged into my Toyota account yesterday, and the order is now showing as processed, and it clearly states my order has been sent to the factory. And the next stage is the build process.
It’s all gone as I would have expected. We all know there’s supply issues, so I’m not sure what more Toyota could have done?
I placed an order for a 992 in December last year. The only update I’ve had was when I called them in April, because they tend to ignore my emails. And the update was ‘We haven’t got a clue. Call us back in a few months.’ So, compared to Porsche, I’d say Toyota are killing it.
A few weeks later, I received an email telling me it could take up to 12 weeks for any further details. I logged into my Toyota account yesterday, and the order is now showing as processed, and it clearly states my order has been sent to the factory. And the next stage is the build process.
It’s all gone as I would have expected. We all know there’s supply issues, so I’m not sure what more Toyota could have done?
I placed an order for a 992 in December last year. The only update I’ve had was when I called them in April, because they tend to ignore my emails. And the update was ‘We haven’t got a clue. Call us back in a few months.’ So, compared to Porsche, I’d say Toyota are killing it.
ThisInJapanese said:
Prestonese said:
Pretty much any new car which is popular is having similar issues with the.ordering and delivery process. This is not unique to Toyota.
I understand the delay, I don't understand the lack of communication. Even if they only have bad news to deliver, it will help many of us. They had a lot of goodwill at the start, but with no communication at all they are throwing that goodwill away in the eyes of many.
BorkBorkBork said:
I don’t know what all the fuss is about. After placing the order, which showed up instantly in my account on the Toyota website, it said the team would be in touch with further instructions.
A few weeks later, I received an email telling me it could take up to 12 weeks for any further details. I logged into my Toyota account yesterday, and the order is now showing as processed, and it clearly states my order has been sent to the factory. And the next stage is the build process.
It’s all gone as I would have expected. We all know there’s supply issues, so I’m not sure what more Toyota could have done?
I placed an order for a 992 in December last year. The only update I’ve had was when I called them in April, because they tend to ignore my emails. And the update was ‘We haven’t got a clue. Call us back in a few months.’ So, compared to Porsche, I’d say Toyota are killing it.
Exactly this!A few weeks later, I received an email telling me it could take up to 12 weeks for any further details. I logged into my Toyota account yesterday, and the order is now showing as processed, and it clearly states my order has been sent to the factory. And the next stage is the build process.
It’s all gone as I would have expected. We all know there’s supply issues, so I’m not sure what more Toyota could have done?
I placed an order for a 992 in December last year. The only update I’ve had was when I called them in April, because they tend to ignore my emails. And the update was ‘We haven’t got a clue. Call us back in a few months.’ So, compared to Porsche, I’d say Toyota are killing it.
BorkBorkBork said:
It’s all gone as I would have expected. We all know there’s supply issues, so I’m not sure what more Toyota could have done?
Provided an expected lead time for the car. That's what I'm waiting for and I don't see why they can't do it. Supply chain problems or not they must have a plan at least. BorkBorkBork said:
I don’t know what all the fuss is about. After placing the order, which showed up instantly in my account on the Toyota website, it said the team would be in touch with further instructions.
A few weeks later, I received an email telling me it could take up to 12 weeks for any further details. I logged into my Toyota account yesterday, and the order is now showing as processed, and it clearly states my order has been sent to the factory. And the next stage is the build process.
It’s all gone as I would have expected. We all know there’s supply issues, so I’m not sure what more Toyota could have done?
I placed an order for a 992 in December last year. The only update I’ve had was when I called them in April, because they tend to ignore my emails. And the update was ‘We haven’t got a clue. Call us back in a few months.’ So, compared to Porsche, I’d say Toyota are killing it.
Ordering on the website with an estimated delivery date of August this year. Only to then have to rely on forum speculation fed back from people 15 mins before my own order and it's looking likely mid 2023 for some orders. Possibly later. A few weeks later, I received an email telling me it could take up to 12 weeks for any further details. I logged into my Toyota account yesterday, and the order is now showing as processed, and it clearly states my order has been sent to the factory. And the next stage is the build process.
It’s all gone as I would have expected. We all know there’s supply issues, so I’m not sure what more Toyota could have done?
I placed an order for a 992 in December last year. The only update I’ve had was when I called them in April, because they tend to ignore my emails. And the update was ‘We haven’t got a clue. Call us back in a few months.’ So, compared to Porsche, I’d say Toyota are killing it.
That's the problem. If it said mid 2023 on the order page I'd not have bothered. Seriously.
Bathroom_Security said:
BorkBorkBork said:
I don’t know what all the fuss is about. After placing the order, which showed up instantly in my account on the Toyota website, it said the team would be in touch with further instructions.
A few weeks later, I received an email telling me it could take up to 12 weeks for any further details. I logged into my Toyota account yesterday, and the order is now showing as processed, and it clearly states my order has been sent to the factory. And the next stage is the build process.
It’s all gone as I would have expected. We all know there’s supply issues, so I’m not sure what more Toyota could have done?
I placed an order for a 992 in December last year. The only update I’ve had was when I called them in April, because they tend to ignore my emails. And the update was ‘We haven’t got a clue. Call us back in a few months.’ So, compared to Porsche, I’d say Toyota are killing it.
Ordering on the website with an estimated delivery date of August this year. Only to then have to rely on forum speculation fed back from people 15 mins before my own order and it's looking likely mid 2023 for some orders. Possibly later. A few weeks later, I received an email telling me it could take up to 12 weeks for any further details. I logged into my Toyota account yesterday, and the order is now showing as processed, and it clearly states my order has been sent to the factory. And the next stage is the build process.
It’s all gone as I would have expected. We all know there’s supply issues, so I’m not sure what more Toyota could have done?
I placed an order for a 992 in December last year. The only update I’ve had was when I called them in April, because they tend to ignore my emails. And the update was ‘We haven’t got a clue. Call us back in a few months.’ So, compared to Porsche, I’d say Toyota are killing it.
That's the problem. If it said mid 2023 on the order page I'd not have bothered. Seriously.
Bathroom_Security said:
Ordering on the website with an estimated delivery date of August this year. Only to then have to rely on forum speculation fed back from people 15 mins before my own order and it's looking likely mid 2023 for some orders. Possibly later.
That's the problem. If it said mid 2023 on the order page I'd not have bothered. Seriously.
Totally agree cancel now get your money back. It’s not that special to wait til 2023. Cancel now. That's the problem. If it said mid 2023 on the order page I'd not have bothered. Seriously.
Hugo Stiglitz said:
V88Dicky said:
It looks like a Korean generic sports car to me. 
Not bold at all on the styling front.
Choices choices, I can either drive the Toyota Kia or the Yaris uber eats delivery car.
Reminded me of the current car with the back end of:
Pommy said:
Hugo Stiglitz said:
V88Dicky said:
It looks like a Korean generic sports car to me. Not bold at all on the styling front.
Choices choices, I can either drive the Toyota Kia or the Yaris uber eats delivery car.
Reminded me of the current car with the back end of:
bennno said:
Give it 2-3 weeks to get to dealer if it’s like the Yaris although Toyota press office published this recently regarding Goodwood:“The GR86 made its world dynamic debut at the Festival of Speed in 2021; its return this year coincides with its UK market launch. Unprecedented customer demand saw the entire allocation of vehicles being sold within 90 minutes of going on sale.”
So some cars could be from next week?
I've been told Late Sept 2022 but no movement on the app or the website, still order processing. Some around this have since been told 2023 which is frustrating as some ordered later than me, have cars on boats already. In my situation I don't care when it turns up as I'm not driving much. Everywhere I go is on the Triple or I walk so have no need for a car. Is frustrating there's no new comms though. They did say once a month for updates and next week will be 2mths since ordering.
KobayashiMaru86 said:
I've been told Late Sept 2022 but no movement on the app or the website, still order processing. Some around this have since been told 2023 which is frustrating as some ordered later than me, have cars on boats already. In my situation I don't care when it turns up as I'm not driving much. Everywhere I go is on the Triple or I walk so have no need for a car. Is frustrating there's no new comms though. They did say once a month for updates and next week will be 2mths since ordering.
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