Going to Dealer, questions on options.

[ejaf]

Thanks for the input...

The sales guy over the phone said they he could "order" me one from Japan, and it would take 8-10 weeks.

Sounds like it's not true...good to know. Sorry, 5MT is 5 speed manual.

Yes Keyless entry is only available with the PQ or PP option, which I will be getting (PP with alloys, PQ with steel).

Still wondering about the PN option (Alarm system, requires power package, includes engine immobilizer), and the swaybar. Will scour the other forums for more info about the swaybar options, I guess.

Eric

[b_hickman11]

Originally Posted by ejaf

Thanks for the input...

The sales guy over the phone said they he could "order" me one from Japan, and it would take 8-10 weeks.

Sounds like it's not true...good to know. Sorry, 5MT is 5 speed manual.

Yes Keyless entry is only available with the PQ or PP option, which I will be getting (PP with alloys, PQ with steel).

Still wondering about the PN option (Alarm system, requires power package, includes engine immobilizer), and the swaybar. Will scour the other forums for more info about the swaybar options, I guess.

Eric

Your dealership will not contact Japan. The only people they talk to is your local Distributor. They will do what is called a perference order. Toyota already has determined which Yaris's they will send to your distributor. Your dealer can only pick from those that the distributor has. For example, some distributors do not get certain colors or certain options.

[ejaf]

Ah...thanks...a 'preference' order. Interesting, and good ammo for me.
Boy, I'd love to see what the distributor in my area gets beforehand.

If I do put in a preference order, is that what's going to take 8-10 weeks, and longer if they don't have the color with the options I want going to that specific distributor? Wonder how he could even quote me 8-1- weeks?

Thanks for the swaybar tip...I hadn't searched, but if it's not a hard job, I can probably even swing it myself.

E

[PreciousPups4U]

I would say request color and transmission and be flexible on options or if color in more flexible then maybe they can search by options. They will try to get as close as possible to what is the most important to you.

I wanted Bayou Blue, manual, power package, keyless and fogs.

They found Bayou Blue, auto, power package w/ alloys, keyless, fogs, mats and added cruise.

I decided the other stuff was more important than transmission. I really wanted those sliding fold flat 60/40 seats that only come with the power package. It worked out fine for me. Figure out what is a must have and go from there. The more flexible you are the sooner they can get you one.

With a bit of flexibility I am sure it won't take 8 weeks. Maybe there's something in route to your area already that is close enough to what you are looking for. Mine was already on the ship headed for Jacksonville so it only to about 9 - 10 days.