The Official AUSTRALIAN Thread

[lucky phil]

Problem with AU is that we don't have the same regs as NA (Warranty claim can only be denied if aftermarket part can be proven to have caused fault). It's a bit sketchier.

I'd happy argue that if I had a suspension fault, but a cat-back exhaust, that warranty should cover it, for example - but even then, I still feel it's a risk.


Hence only doing springs/wheels/exhaust on mine until warranty is over.

Here we have one overriding requirement, "fit for purpose". So if for instance your clutch fails in the first 6 months of ownership and you can rule out deliberate abuse it doesn't matter what the dealer or manufacturer says about "wear items" and such a clutch in a car is expected to last longer than 6 months under normal conditions. The issue is most people don't know their consumer rights AND aren't prepared or have the tenacity/time to argue with the manufacturer so bail out and accept whatever they get. Also remember the dealer receives rewards from the manufacturer for all sorts of things and one is Warranty claims or the lack there of. The other is the classic injector cleaner automatically used in every service. I have a relative that enjoyed a weeks paid for vacation in Hong Kong with the whole family on the yearly sales he made on injector cleaner and another friend was being paid around $500/month bonus for the same.
No matter how well dressed and friendly the service managers are they are NOT your friends and neither is the dealer principle.

Phil

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[smoothjed]

I just heard my planned production month of April - didn't happen

The guys said they have been informed that the next production month for the Supra is July...

faarrrkkk /cries

Hi Wilo,

Sorry to hear mate.
When did you put your order in?

FYI I put mine in beginning of April and they quoted me a July production.

 

[BMWAF]

I suspect wait times are going to keep reducing in the near future as sales drop further. The economy is tanking and less and less people are going to be in the market to buy toys like these.

 

[GRSoup]

She’s home… all the best everyone.

Congratulations, awesome

 

[DVK]

For those that successfully avoid the dealer installed front plate mount, what alternative are you all going with? I know there is a whole thread on this but I'm looking specifically for options for use in Australia. Any suggestions are appreciated.

 

[BMWAF]

For those that successfully avoid the dealer installed front plate mount, what alternative are you all going with? I know there is a whole thread on this but I'm looking specifically for options for use in Australia. Any suggestions are appreciated.

Sto-n-sho with an Aussie plate mount is my pick.

 

[MA617M]

I made my own for perfect fitment. I wasn't happy with the others.

 

[SupeHamster]

I just heard my planned production month of April - didn't happen

The guys said they have been informed that the next production month for the Supra is July...

faarrrkkk /cries

Hmm, I was given the same planned production month but seemingly no change (yet) when I asked the dealer at the end of April. I wonder when MY24 production will begin.

 

[BMWAF]

Hmm, I was given the same planned production month but seemingly no change (yet) when I asked the dealer at the end of April. I wonder when MY24 production will begin.

I believe it usually starts at the end of the financial year. I don't know what it means, but it's interesting that we have no real rumours other than a colour change at this relatively late stage. ?‍

Also, I think planned production months are a furphy. I was told my car was planned, then it was bumped to the following month and then it was magically on a boat. I think Toyota dealers are largely just guessing and pretty much making it up as they go.

 

[jtsang25]

I believe it usually starts at the end of the financial year. I don't know what it means, but it's interesting that we have no real rumours other than a colour change at this relatively late stage. ?‍

Also, I think planned production months are a furphy. I was told my car was planned, then it was bumped to the following month and then it was magically on a boat. I think Toyota dealers are largely just guessing and pretty much making it up as they go.

Not really that late. Toyotas announcement have been all over the place 2021 changes and special editions was announced Feb 2020, 2022 was around June 2021, and 2023 was end of April beginning of May 2022.

 

[Scuba]

For those that successfully avoid the dealer installed front plate mount, what alternative are you all going with? I know there is a whole thread on this but I'm looking specifically for options for use in Australia. Any suggestions are appreciated.

I went with the tow hook option https://www.carmodsaustralia.com.au...ENFuyYFiLElucpTeasJjPPi6wLgyIHQxoCpK4QAvD_BwE

And just bent up my own mounting plate to suit Australian number plates out of aluminium.

I'm yet to try it on the car

 

[MA617M]

I got my A90 today.

NO PLATE MOUNT fitted.

The dealer just asked the project leader at the Centralised Services Centre and they were happy to oblige.

Edit: I am in Vic, so the car did all the pre-delivery at "Toyota Centralised Services" - not the dealer.

It was still delivered dirty and wrapped - just how it came on the boat from Össtereich.

 

[BMWAF]

I got my A90 today.

NO PLATE MOUNT fitted.

The dealer just asked the project leader at the Centralised Services Centre and they were happy to oblige.

Sweet. Congratulations. ?

 

[GRSoup]

I got my A90 today.

NO PLATE MOUNT fitted.

The dealer just asked the project leader at the Centralised Services Centre and they were happy to oblige.

Wow, nice one. Congratulations

 

[MA617M]

Thanks guys, my dealer has been awesome. Threw in the boot mat and net for free, and knocked off $2700 for me.

I've detailed the interior, will give it a proper wash/decontamination on the weekend and the full CQuartz ceramic coat... while that's curing, I'll add the Titanium exhaust.

The 2023 model definitely pops and bangs less!

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