Time Spent Waiting

[Mr duck]

Hi Guys, This is my first post.I just got my black Sportivo and is it great. I only got it on Friday 5-12. The only complaint I have is I ordered the car on September 20.When I checked the VIN plate I was amazed to discover the car was made about 3 weeks after I bought it. But now I have it I can say the wait was well worth it. :D

[lucio_libre]

You gotta be kidding me you waited for a few weeks, try four months mate, that was a long wait <_< but worth it. Welcome to the club :D if you have any issues concerning the car let us know about it. Keep on Quacking

[xTiGeRx]

FOUR MONTHS!!!!!!!!!!!

i've placed my order last 28 Nov.

They said it'll be arriving end of Dec to early Jan.

DAMN!!!

[Mr duck]

Why does it take so long for Toyota to deliver these vehicles? Is it a matter of supplying a huge demand or is it a slow production problem in South Africa. I live in western Sydney and have only seen 2 Sportivos, a blue and a black.There does not seem to be too many around in my part of the world so I dont think there is a big demand.

[J@Se]

I ordered mine in Oct and it's only coming in Jan!! <_<

Not happy but what can u do about it right??

[xTiGeRx]

What colour did you order?

What other stuff are you getting with it?

[J@Se]

Getting a black one...

prob get the floor mats, pedals and still deciding whether or not i should go for the sports grill or not...

[lorman]

I ordered mine in Oct and it's only coming in Jan!! <_<

Not happy but what can u do about it right??

My guess for the long delay is TOO much demand for Black...

I wanted a Black or Blue but the wait was too long <_< (i needed to get rid of my Falcon b4 rego finished).

I pick mine up at Castle Hill off the showroom floor, 2nd week Sept.

V. happy with my beast :D I guess can live with white. ;)

[Mr duck]

Iorman

If you really wanted a black Sportivo why didnt you wait.I considerd another colour but I knew I would have regretted it in the long term.

[lorman]

Iorman

If you really wanted a black Sportivo why didnt you wait.I considerd another colour but I knew I would have regretted it in the long term.

Well Mr duck,

I didn't wanna fork out the cost of re-rego my 96 Falcon + pink slip and getting the thing re-service. that would have been a $2,000 cost for 2-3 months. the cost of running the falcon got too much compair it to the rolla, it cheaper. I guess the sooner i got it the better. :D

anyway white was my 3rd choice. If i get sick of white I'll spray it with a green/ blue pearl or put some big TRD vinals on it... :P

Lorman

[Mr duck]

I understand Iorman. The rego was just about due on my trade in.If I did not recieve my Sportrivo the week I got it. I was considering cancelling the order .After waiting 2.5 months I was quite entitled to do so.Like you I did not want to re-register my old car.

[stoopid head]

i waited 2 months for mine, over the period i had crazy thoughts in my mind whether i should have bought the Ford Focus or the Astra Turbo coz the Motor Mag did that hot hatch comparison 3 weeks after i bought my sportivo

[rjt]

i waited 2 months for mine, over the period i had crazy thoughts in my mind whether i should have bought the Ford Focus or the Astra Turbo coz the Motor Mag did that hot hatch comparison 3 weeks after i bought my sportivo

That hot hatch comparisons had the opposite effect on me. I was looking at getting an Astra Turbo. Bought a few mags to read tests and reviews on the Astra. Seemed like a great car - always came out on top in the comparisons and even cleaned up in the Bang-for-your-Bucks in Motor. Never thought about getting a Sportivo until I read a few of the comparison reviews. It was always beaten by the Astra, but it seemed like it would be fun to drive. I seemed to be drawn to liking the thing that all testers criticised about the Sportivo - it had a 'Jekyll and Hyde' character. Narrow power band - no torque down low. Competant under 6000 revs but explosive over that.

Anyone can drive a car fast that's got plenty of torque. Change gears at 4000, 5000, 6000 whatever - doesn't really matter. Even stuff a gear change it doesn't matter. In a Sportivo it does. You need to concentrate and keep your eye on the tacho and know what gear you're in. I'm glad I bought the Corolla instead of the Astra - it's a real challenge to drive quickly and keep on the boil. Christ, it's fun to drive!

And I saved $7000 as well.

Luckily I only had to wait a month for mine. If anyone is waiting longer than that - don't worry it's worth it!

[Mr duck]

Spot on rjt !!!!I could not agree more

[Exec6speed]

rjt double ditto... The Astra Turbo I have to say was cool.. But how much damn fun are these Stivos... Plus you get a coupla extra doors thrown in... I definitely made the right decision...

BTW I waited 2 days for mine... My dealer had 2 black ones in stock... :D

[lorman]

I totally agree!

think about this, $7000 differences. you can mod your sportivo with the extra cash u have AND eat astra turbos for breakfast! B)

Also I think it good for the insurance. Myself being a 20yo, a turbo 3dr hatch would have cost me TOO much(even with 45% no claim ).

[rjt]

you can mod your sportivo with the extra cash u have

hey lorman,

You married??

>>>Marriage Lesson

If you save money by buying a cheaper car for yourself, that saved money is not yours to spend modifying the cheaper car. It becomes hers.

>>>End Lesson.

I did manage to get some Kings Springs and 17x7 ROH SC Blades though ;)

Thinking about a CAI now after all the positive talk in the group.

[lorman]

hey lorman,

You married??

rtj,

married???? WTF?

I don't even have a Girlfriend!, but thx for advise.

I'm just currenly in a job that pays crap all!

[NIKICH]

I waited a month for my Sportivo, that was my choice. Im very happy with my car i have had it for 6 weeks now, i still havent hit lift yet but at 5 - 5 1/2 rpm i can get past what i need to. What ****** me off was the dealer drove my car from dealership to another (32KMs).

I have read some of your problems and i have experienced 1 of them only. The brakes in reverse. But i have found that when u use the brake once or twice the noise stops. I dont know if you guys have the same experience.

No too many people know about the sportivo down from where i am, so when i get to the lights they look and think what a hoon for doing up a rolla.

Has anyone else had the same thing happen to them?

[Toohey]

Hey Nikich, it is the same where I am from, but I think it is good rocking up to the lights next to an aussie 6 and then taking it off the lights. The Stivo is a bit of a sleeper in some areas.

[BlackRolla]

The noise when reversing is not actually when ur in reverse. It happens when the car rolls backwards. My car makes the same noise going forward too. Only when u roll very slowly it squeels.

My Rolla came in about 3 weeks. Pretty happy about that. :D

[L-Rec]

Hmm interesting.

I ordered my Sportivo Dec. 15th & picked it up Dec. 30th. By chance one had touched down & was being held in Customs when I enquired.

Black exterior w/ Mica Metallic Paint Finish. Had a Sat. Nat. unit & tow bar fitted as well. Should have got the sports pedals

Demand imo would be high but it has nothing to do with a slow production process coming out of South Africa. I know how Toyota manufactuirng works its a Global system & platforms they use - they would churn out x amounts of cars daily on a consistent basis - at full capacity. It is def. a demand thing.

[xTiGeRx]

i ordered mine in 28 NOV. and i STILL haven't got my car yet...

still waiting... <_<