Toyota GR Corolla

[siggy]

What's a "VN"?

Took me a sec too. Think it’s a Veloster N.

 

[Haste]

Deliveries starting. Owner is supposedly picking it up tomorrow:

 

[Loco38SUP]

Fucking beautiful!

Shoot, I should try to buy the one near me, I've bought new Toyotas from that dealership recently....

I know of at least 3 new GR Corollas hitting WA state in the next few weeks.

-RJM

 

[takemorepills]

In one week, there will be more GRCs in the hands of regular people than can be said about the Z.

 

[therumblewagon]

Local dealer just emailed me, 15k markup - which sucks, because it's a perfect setup (White w/ Cold Weather, Performance, Tech Packages). Just shy of 55k before taxes and all that fun stuff.

 

[jc604]

no one was joking when they said these cars that were shown this year were going to launch before the Z

 

[BraveDemon]

Local dealer just emailed me, 15k markup - which sucks, because it's a perfect setup (White w/ Cold Weather, Performance, Tech Packages). Just shy of 55k before taxes and all that fun stuff.

I hate that ADM is the norm now. So basically $60k OTD? That’s what I paid for my Supra last year in January.

 

[therumblewagon]

I hate that ADM is the norm now. So basically $60k OTD? That’s what I paid for my Supra last year in January.

Yep! It's insane. However, doesn't appear to have been sold yet - the dealer said it's still being built and could be a few months out. Wonder if anyone bites. I'm gonna try to see it once it arrives regardless.

In other news, just saw what I think is the first GRC commercial (where it's the only car featured, versus the GR trio) during the NFL game. Toyota going full court press on advertising, not that the car needs it.

 

[takemorepills]

https://www.motortrend.com/reviews/...-vs-toyota-gr-corolla-comparison-test-review/

Hmmm, neither the GRC nor the CTR is really "fast". They only trap 100 and 104 respectively.

Good to know, because that metric right there cools my heels considerably. Great cars, but I'm not going to pay above MSRP for something that shines on the track but is has less power and straight line speed than my current car.

For me, a GRC at MSRP or less, with it's AWD and uniqueness would make me bite. The CTR just couldn't get the power down 6 months of the year here where I live.

 

[Haste]

2023 Toyota GR Corolla: Car and Driver 10Best

https://www.caranddriver.com/features/a42244027/10best-2023-toyota-gr-corolla/

 

[jdm-rhd]

after a bit of reading, it seems the grc's are going for a minimum of $9k-$15k over msrp...

 

[NecioVato]

after a bit of reading, it seems the grc's are going for a minimum of $9k-$15k over msrp...

It seems to be about the same for the new CTR. With rising Interest rates, no more free money, lower trade in values and already a high MSRP - I believe most are getting their cars for about 8-10k over. Regardless I’m willing to wait it out for all these enthusiast cars; wait to see what and how they perform with mods and stuff.
Right now with FK8 CTRs still going for over MSRP used - not sure when this market will start to stabilize etc.

 

[Loco38SUP]

@takemorepills @Haste

Just hit the dealership here in WA State and sold at MSRP.

-RJM

 

[NecioVato]

@takemorepills @Haste

Just hit the dealership here in WA State and sold at MSRP.

-RJM

Did someone have an 'in' with the dealer bc it feels like the GRC is an unicorn - where they are hard to find and typically have a TON of ADM added. Regardless - congrats to the person who bought it - especially to get MSRP.

 

[takemorepills]

@takemorepills @Haste

Just hit the dealership here in WA State and sold at MSRP.

-RJM

Are we sure?
People change the definition of "markup". I've seen lots of people say they got their new vehicle without any markups, but they had to buy the dealership add-ons. They say they "wanted" $1k window etching and $750 nitrogen, so to them, not a markup.

My local Toyota dealer has added $12k in add-ons to the new Tundra TRD Pro. But, hey, no ADM!