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dannypriest
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? thanks mate, it’s bloody exhausting to be forever anticipating something!
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BMWAF
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It looks like most are starting to get good news as things get closer which is great to hear! I spoke to my dealer today and its another mixed bag.
I have a VIN number (even though it doesn't seem to register on any trackers) and also a delivery date which is towards the end of May! I also went on another test drive and with a better seating position quite enjoyed it. Also, the stereo is much better than I was lead to expect and the HUD is quite visible with polarized glasses - it's a little duller but being unable to see it is a massive exaggeration.
The bad news however, was that the dealer said that they do not believe they can deliver the car without that godawful black numberplate mount on the front of it. I explained that this was a deal breaker and that I was guaranteed my car would come unmolested 10 months ago.. but even after they made some calls, I didn't get a positive result on this.
The way they explained it was that apparently since sometime in 2023, Toyota Australia is handling all the cars as they come into port and physically attaching this number plate holder before it gets to dealerships.
If this is true, and you are like me and wanting to mount your plate in another way, you are pretty much fucked. I have called Toyota Australia and am going to go to war over this. If anyone has different information - or has had cars delivered without this plate after February of this year - please PM me or otherwise post it here so I can rack up some evidence.
I really don't want to pay to have to get the whole front end patched and repainted!
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I have a VIN number (even though it doesn't seem to register on any trackers) and also a delivery date which is towards the end of May! I also went on another test drive and with a better seating position quite enjoyed it. Also, the stereo is much better than I was lead to expect and the HUD is quite visible with polarized glasses - it's a little duller but being unable to see it is a massive exaggeration.
The bad news however, was that the dealer said that they do not believe they can deliver the car without that godawful black numberplate mount on the front of it. I explained that this was a deal breaker and that I was guaranteed my car would come unmolested 10 months ago.. but even after they made some calls, I didn't get a positive result on this.
The way they explained it was that apparently since sometime in 2023, Toyota Australia is handling all the cars as they come into port and physically attaching this number plate holder before it gets to dealerships.
If this is true, and you are like me and wanting to mount your plate in another way, you are pretty much fucked. I have called Toyota Australia and am going to go to war over this. If anyone has different information - or has had cars delivered without this plate after February of this year - please PM me or otherwise post it here so I can rack up some evidence.
I really don't want to pay to have to get the whole front end patched and repainted!
What the left hand gives, the right takes away.
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BMWAF
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I experimented with this a little today on my test drive. I'm not sure about the throttle response but putting Engine out of sport mode (individual) made the car feel like it was completely in non-sport mode. I noticed that when I revved the engine with Engine in sport mode, the whole car rocked as I revved; when Engine was set to comfort, it just made noise. ?‍
Scuba
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Hey lmfao.
Mines on the ship to dealer ETA of May 26.
I'll have to follow this up with my dealership. I've actually been dealing with their delivery head rather than the dealer I placed the order with.
I have the same request and when I took there manual demo for a drive a fortnight ago he reiterated no front plate fitted.
The only request he had was that I bring my mounting kit and have the number plate fitted when I leave the dealership.
Keep me updated if you hear anything more.
Mines on the ship to dealer ETA of May 26.
I'll have to follow this up with my dealership. I've actually been dealing with their delivery head rather than the dealer I placed the order with.
I have the same request and when I took there manual demo for a drive a fortnight ago he reiterated no front plate fitted.
The only request he had was that I bring my mounting kit and have the number plate fitted when I leave the dealership.
Keep me updated if you hear anything more.
Scuba
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Nah I don't know the ship. He didn't tell and I didn't ask. Otherwise I'll just be tracking it constantly.
I'll email him tomorrow to confirm and forward it on to you.
I'll email him tomorrow to confirm and forward it on to you.
MA617M
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edit: Misread the change in 2023 part. I hope that ain't the case.... But given they go from 3rd party dock yard, to car courier, to dealer... I'm optimistic it won't be molested
I can 100% confirm that the car is delivered WITHOUT the front plate attached, it's done at the dealer.
This is how mine was delivered - unwashed, unwrapped, untouched. I didn't even want them to wash it, as it would end up scratched, as most people can't wash a car to save their life.
If a rural Vic dealer can do this, and I was their first Supra sale - then your dealer can do it too.
MA617M
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From factory, individual is all configured to "normal" - you have to go in and change each setting individual to "sport"I experimented with this a little today on my test drive. I'm not sure about the throttle response but putting Engine out of sport mode (individual) made the car feel like it was completely in non-sport mode. I noticed that when I revved the engine with Engine in sport mode, the whole car rocked as I revved; when Engine was set to comfort, it just made noise. ?‍
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BMWAF
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Yup. Did that. ?
I thought so too.. My dealer is saying these parts are no longer fitted by dealers themselves but are fitted before it gets to them. I hope you are right but as they have had two MY23 cars delivered that I know of, I'm inclined to believe them.edit: Misread the change in 2023 part. I hope that ain't the case.... But given they go from 3rd party dock yard, to car courier, to dealer... I'm optimistic it won't be molested
I'm making inquiries. When your car is delivered, let us know how you go.
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Marsone
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Unfortunately that doesn’t change. I’m tall and have my seat at the lowest possible setting and the driver’s seat is quite high imo. I wish it went lower, but it’s not a deal breaker.
MA617M
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Yeah, you're right.
I'm getting them to chase numberplate now.
Thanks for the heads up mate, I've been very vocal about not destroying my front bar... Given my dealer already did that on my first one during a routine service.
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