2023 Toyota GR Corolla CIRCUIT EDITION: How Much Did I Pay?? OWNER'S REPORT
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Күн бұрынAfter waiting over a year, my 2023 Toyota GR Corolla Circuit Edition in the heavy metal color has officially arrived. In this video, I disclose exactly how much I paid and why this vehicle is worth every penny!
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@401runners Жыл бұрын
You got waxed. Could of got a bmw m340 x drive , or m240 x drive cor cheaper.
@TristanGrimaldo Жыл бұрын
Ahh the common BMW comment. I’ve owned plenty of BMWs. No thanks. I’ll be enjoying the Toyota reliability, price appreciation, and lower cost to run. You can keep your unreliability, high cost of maintenance and parts, and significant depreciation 😉
@nanomando7262 Жыл бұрын
Nah I’m good on those models there trash
@Gr4yota 11 ай бұрын
I paid msrp for my circuit 💀 imagine buying a wack bmw
@andrewsolis2988 10 ай бұрын
I've owned two BMWs and two Minis, which are BMWs No thanks!!!! You drive off the lot and lose 20k instantly! I can rag my GR Carolla out for 5 years and sell it for 75% of what I bought it for BMWs also become absolute money pits after 60k miles
@REXae86 8 ай бұрын
@@Gr4yotaI’m saving up for a GR as my first car 😂. I was originally going to buy a bmw but, they suck to own it seems.
@Sovski1 Жыл бұрын
These can be purchased for $5K over MSRP without much effort. You got bent over. GM of the dealership needs a new boat.
@TristanGrimaldo Жыл бұрын
If you can find it for $5k over man that’s great. But keep in mind, most dealerships get 1 allocation of the circuit edition and that 1 allocation has a waitlist of at least 15-20 people lol. Couldn’t risk it but couldn’t be happier with the vehicle either 🙂
@chrisginoc Жыл бұрын
@@TristanGrimaldoDon't pay attention. It is what it is and never look back specially if it's a long term keep. I went through this situation in February when I got my 2023 Supra A91 6MT (cu later gray). I called around 50-60 dealerships across the country until I finally found one on the east coast with only a $3k markup. So many dealerships I called got limited supply or the ones arriving were already spoken for. So many "waitinglists" I was on or left my number. Wanna know how many of those 50+ dealerships called me back December 2022 when I started my search? Just 1 and it was the dealer I closer the deal with. Nobody else ever called me back some even laughed saying good luck. It was either pay $3k markup or move on and forget about these new cars anytime soon. Just the nature of Toyota's limited production
@TristanGrimaldo Жыл бұрын
@@chrisginoc congrats on finding your Supra man! Sounds like that took some effort. When it comes to buying limited run vehicles, seems like everyone else gets their vehicles at MSRP with no effort 😁. Actually proved my point to a friend. He saw a circuit edition on line listed at MSRP. Once he spoke to the dealer, they told him it’s pre-sold with a $15k mark up. Called other dealers and their allocation is in transit and already spoken for.
@chrisginoc Жыл бұрын
@@TristanGrimaldo It's because dealers are not regulated in the U.S. and can get away with these markups. My cu later gray is a 1 of 500 limited run and yes, seems like everyone online magically gets theirs at msrp or even below 😆 Before the Supra I really wanted the GR Corolla (Morizo or Circuit) I called on that one so much I gave up. I had a dealership in New Jersey laugh at me saying they had a Morizo in transit but that it would be live auctioned to the highest bidder and their circuits were already spoken for. Crazy times to be a car enthusiast. Congrats on your GR Corolla. Can't wait to see people build up their GR Corollas and tune them to unleash the potential
@TristanGrimaldo Жыл бұрын
@@chrisginoc thank you sir 🤙🏻
@Steeblerz Жыл бұрын
57k for a corolla… yeah no..,
@perfectlybalanced8995 11 ай бұрын
What worries me is that if the dealers keep doing this. Toyota will think the cars aren’t selling and won’t ever give us any future GR related projects that they will give to the rest of the world. Not just with Toyota but with every other manufacturer with their special cars
@TristanGrimaldo 11 ай бұрын
I agree. Unfortunately, dealerships have the upper hand in this current market. Ford isn’t doing well because of it.
@MikesCarObsession Жыл бұрын
Congrats on the car! Looks amazing
@TristanGrimaldo Жыл бұрын
Thank you! 🤙🏻
@redsuncarcare 9 ай бұрын
As a detailer , thats a perfect color and paint easy to take care. Can’t barely see scratches, water spots and swirls in the future , But for Bug etching & Rock chips. It’s best to have PPF in the front bumper. And also , Such an Old school JDM feeling to drive that for sure.
@TristanGrimaldo 9 ай бұрын
Completely agree 👍👍
@Michenseki Жыл бұрын
For people who like the looks of the Prius, this car probably looks godly.
@TristanGrimaldo Жыл бұрын
😂 personally not a fan of how it looks either. Bought the Prius simply as a need till my Tundra arrived. Did my best to make it look decent haha
@WestUCoog 9 ай бұрын
Worth it.
@TristanGrimaldo 9 ай бұрын
💯
@andrewsolis2988 10 ай бұрын
I just got my Circuit Edition ordered yesterday in Ice Cap! I will confirm through talking with 6 local dealers, DFW Texas, there is still a 10k markup on these
@TristanGrimaldo 10 ай бұрын
That’s awesome! Congratulations! Depending on where you live and the allocations, some may get MSRP and some will get a mark up. End of the day, it’s worth it!
@christopherbassit2757 Жыл бұрын
Loving my loaded core. 3 months with it now
@TristanGrimaldo Жыл бұрын
That’s awesome! Congrats and glad you’re enjoying it
@zonapainter Жыл бұрын
My local dealer is selling at sticker along with other dealers around the country.
@TristanGrimaldo Жыл бұрын
That’s awesome! Would you mind sharing your local dealership and the others you speak of so that those interested in one can have the opportunity to buy? Also, when circuit editions are in transit, dealerships will auto generate the listing at MSRP. Until you see the actual window sticker, it’s not MSRP lol. My vehicle was listed at MSRP on the website and clearly it wasn’t.
@GeraldPUR Жыл бұрын
Got me a fully loaded Core in black. I added the CE spoiler and hood. It was impossible to get the CE here in 🇵🇷. In all, I paid 60k for my GRC 😅 the 2024 CE will add Hud and the Morrizo wheels.
@TristanGrimaldo Жыл бұрын
Nice!! Congrats! At the end of the day, as long you’re happy that’s all that matters. Everyone else comments like they’re the one financially responsible for the car 😂. The Morizo wheels would look amazing 🔥
@frankchu7190 Жыл бұрын
Bro, you got finessed real hard. I’m in SoCal, one of the most overpriced markets in the US. I called about two different CEs that arrived earlier this month and they were at 5k and 7k over. They sold within a day but I didn’t even go in to do any additional negotiation. 57k on a circuit is a crazy bad deal.
@TristanGrimaldo Жыл бұрын
Yeah unfortunately it’s just hit or miss really with this vehicle. This was the only allocation list I was on and wasn’t going to risk losing the vehicle. Someone even called on the car while I was there and if I backed out they were ready to buy. But as I showed in some examples, I’ve even seeing $15-$20k mark ups lol
@Earlyapex Жыл бұрын
@@TristanGrimaldo "Someone even called on the car while I was there and if I backed out they were ready to buy." Common dealer tactic. Never believe that crap.
@CRatcliffe Жыл бұрын
It sucks since they’ve said they’ll continue to make them but as long as you’re happy
@TristanGrimaldo Жыл бұрын
Toyota did say they will extend the circuit edition to 2024, but how many units, colors, features are unknown. Speculation that the first 1500 will have features that potentially won’t carry over to 2024 (maybe carbon pressed roof, color, etc.). Also, not even sure if Toyota was able to meet the initial demand for 1500 and potentially using 2024 to finish their allocations 🤣. But yes, overall very happy. I feel like circuit edition is the sweet spot/middle child haha. Don’t understand why morizo wouldn’t have rear seats but has 4 doors haha
@bryantran4031 Жыл бұрын
@@TristanGrimaldo it will have a carbon roof in 2024
@TristanGrimaldo Жыл бұрын
@@bryantran4031 I saw that! They definitely added some nice touches to it
@joek1353 7 ай бұрын
Yikes that's insane for a corolla... The dealers are now doing msrp, and the hype has died down. The only issues I'm seeing from videos is the paint quality... Been holding off between the type r. Apparently nobody is doing msrp and dealer addons of 5k+ on accessories.. I really like this car maybe wait until 2025?
@TristanGrimaldo 7 ай бұрын
Maybe for the core edition, but Circuit editions are hard to come by, especially at MSRP. Type R is great! Can’t go wrong with either one honestly.
@Mancillaj84 Жыл бұрын
Congrats on getting the Circuit edition! Been think of trading my Focus RS for one of these beauties but the price is too much.😢
@TristanGrimaldo Жыл бұрын
Thank you 🙏. The Focus RS is definitely up there. Before they even announced they were going to make a GR Corolla, I was actually shopping for a focus RS in blue. Amazing how well they hold their value and I’m sure it will continue to appreciate. You have an amazing car 🙂🤙🏻
@Joe-eg7ml 8 ай бұрын
The FoRS is the better car. The GRC is overhyped and under performer
@jimchen4755 Жыл бұрын
Hey buddy. Since you know the managers so we’ll at the dealership. They should take the market adjustment off for you. That’s what I got for my Toyota dealership. Every toyota I help my friends and family buy. No makeups in it at all.
@TristanGrimaldo Жыл бұрын
Hey Jim! Btw man you’re one of my winners for that car cover give away so email me please. In response to your comment, I’ve historically bought at or below MSRP from Fred haas. It’s these allocations that they don’t have much pull for especially if this is their only allocation. Recently however, my father just bought at 23 tacoma from them and was able to get it significantly below MSRP 😉
@mhk67091 10 ай бұрын
Bought my GR Core at MSRP No mark up and no addendums 38200 plus tax! In Tampa Florida
@TristanGrimaldo 10 ай бұрын
That’s awesome! Congratulations!
@thibui765 Жыл бұрын
That’s a good car collection in the future It’s worth what you paid for it to me Enjoy riding & take a good care without modifying it , keep all oem parts if you can …👏😝👍
@TristanGrimaldo Жыл бұрын
That’s the plan 🙂
@Joe-eg7ml 8 ай бұрын
@@TristanGrimaldoshould of got a Morizo then
@TristanGrimaldo 8 ай бұрын
@@Joe-eg7ml no back seat was the deal breaker for me
@Joe-eg7ml 8 ай бұрын
@@TristanGrimaldo for a collectors piece the morizo is the better choice.
@TristanGrimaldo 8 ай бұрын
@@Joe-eg7ml I agree. If I didn’t have kids, you better believe I would have gotten the morizo 😂
@Pokka676 Жыл бұрын
The best color imo. Just a tip. Those tints arent premium. They’re trash. Get ceramic
@TristanGrimaldo Жыл бұрын
I agree 🙂. Definitely plan on changing the tint out later down the road.
@curtfox91 Жыл бұрын
Lol only 1500 for the year of 2023 they are coming back for 2024/2025
@GeraldPUR Жыл бұрын
Per Toyota this car is just a 2 year run. 2023 and 24
@lakai02 11 ай бұрын
mine is finally on its way after 19months of waiting.. and 10k mark up? no i honestly wouldn't have done that. i seen one in tennessee for $70k its a cool car but no you can get a Lexus RC F v8 500hp for that price. but again to each their own! yer happy with it that's fantastic. im paying MSRP at my dealership since i waited so long they are going to try and knock the order fee of $2500 off but yeah 10k id have to pass personally.
@TristanGrimaldo 11 ай бұрын
Congrats! Yeah the $10k add on sucked, but there are rare situations (for me at least) where you aren’t in a position to negotiate. The RCF is a great car, but there is just something special about this Corolla that I couldn’t pass up.
@bigcoolredhead1 Жыл бұрын
This is a bad deal, there are tons coming out daily for way less. And plenty of MSRP dealers available as long as you don’t like waiting..
@TristanGrimaldo Жыл бұрын
For the core edition maybe, the circuit edition it’s very few at that. Dealerships get 1 allocation and usually for that allocation is a wait list. Just couldn’t risk it.
@bryantran4031 Жыл бұрын
@@TristanGrimaldo I don't think the add on's of what the Circuit Gives you warrant the markup.. This is coming from an owner of an A80 Supra, A90 Supra and a Lexus NX 450+ (Daily Driver) So I get the want and desire (all of it) but that's an additional 18-20k. I paid no markup for my Launch Edition Supra A90 and no markup on my Lexus NX 450+. In short if there is a will there is a way.
@TristanGrimaldo Жыл бұрын
@@bryantran4031 thank you for your comment and completely understand your perspective. Historically, I’ve always been a below MSRP or MSRP buyer. It’s only with my recent purchases (TRD pro tundra and GR Corolla circuit edition) that I paid any mark up. Yes, I could have waited and take my chances on getting on another list, but when I’ve waited over a year and the car is sitting in front of you, I rather close the deal then put myself through the hassle and headache of obtaining one at MSRP (if I am even able to) since most of the allocations are spoken for. Overall, very happy with the car 🙂
@bryantran4031 Жыл бұрын
@@TristanGrimaldo After the announcement of the blue GR Corolla and Continuation of "Circuit" edition the decision to pay the markup now looks... Like a bad one. One year's wait would have equated to 10 grand and perhaps even a cooler color. I still stand by what I said it's a Toyota. You don't pay Makrup on a Toyota. I own a slew of disirable "Toyotas" and I have yet to pay a single dollar on markup on any of them. No matter how you argue this you have to look it from the Brand's perspective not the dealership. Do you think Toyota want's or agrees to makup their cars? Like Ferrari? Going for an exclusive clientele?
@TristanGrimaldo Жыл бұрын
@@bryantran4031 Technically, the approach for the GR was in fact to attract exclusive clientele, specifically those who are true enthusiast and fans of Toyota. Why else would they limit the production of these vehicles? The only reason they continued the “circuit” edition was due to the excessive demand and complaints from those who weren’t able to obtain it. And of course who could pass up that opportunity to make money. No offense to your Supra, but the demand for that vehicle is no where near the level of the Corolla. Utilizing BMW turned off many true Toyota fans. It’s a BMW with a Toyota badge. End of it all, the blue color is nice. Does it make me regret my purchase? Not one bit. Does it suck I paid a mark up? Sure! But I don’t have buyers remorse and fortunate enough to where the cost doesn’t bother me. I have no intent to sell this vehicle and 100% satisfied. For that peace of mind makes it worth it to me
@richurro20 Жыл бұрын
Getting mine next month. Can't wait! I'm also getting it in Heavy Metal. I hear the 24 Circuit Edition model will only come in white and blue.
@TristanGrimaldo Жыл бұрын
That’s awesome! Congratulations! Getting that phone call that your vehicle as arrived is the best feeling haha. That blue flame looks amazing. Honestly, if that color was available during the time of my purchase, I probably would have chosen it lol.
@jameshtyree Жыл бұрын
Ouch, I got my circuit for 44 😬😬😬😬
@TristanGrimaldo 11 ай бұрын
Damn good deal! Congrats
@nahuelflash Жыл бұрын
I would love the car, but damn, Morizo price on that.
@TristanGrimaldo Жыл бұрын
Personally I think the Circuit is the better option for me, especially because of the rear seats for my little one. Unsure why they would make it a 2 seater lol.
@conquryourfear Жыл бұрын
and..... both of those GR's on Cargurus are already sold!!!!
@TristanGrimaldo Жыл бұрын
Oh wow! Haha honestly I’m not surprised. And for those thinking that prices will drop if they wait…well that doesn’t apply to this vehicle. Demand is too high! I’m probably one of the very few circuit edition owners transparently disclosing the purchase price and with very little to compare to, well hence the “you paid too much” comments 😂
@jjkimesq 9 ай бұрын
Whoa you paid more than what i paid for my Morizo.
@TristanGrimaldo 9 ай бұрын
I had an opportunity to purchase a Morizo and it was cheaper than the Circuit Edition. However, the absence of rear seats was a deal breaker for me. Congrats on your vehicle 👍
@rastradamus1074 10 ай бұрын
The dealer bent you over. And rammed it home!!😂😂😂😂
@TristanGrimaldo 10 ай бұрын
You have to make sacrifices to get what you want 😂
@rastradamus1074 10 ай бұрын
@@TristanGrimaldo 😭😭😭😭
@carlstrohm3785 9 ай бұрын
My dealer said 2k over.
@TristanGrimaldo 9 ай бұрын
That’s a great deal for sure
@Gr4yota 11 ай бұрын
Dang you paid 10k more than me than for my circuit
@TristanGrimaldo 11 ай бұрын
Congrats! 🤙🏻
@surf183 Жыл бұрын
I could have hooked you up for msrp bruh…
@TristanGrimaldo Жыл бұрын
Oh man! Should have let me know! Been hinting I was buying this car for a year 😂
@aaronchen4039 Жыл бұрын
That’s the price I will never ever buy it!
@killermaniacs6936 Жыл бұрын
no way i gonna pay 57k for a corolla. thats why dealership marking prices of the car because there are people actually buying it lol. well maybe for the vlog lol
@TristanGrimaldo 11 ай бұрын
completely understand your perspective. There just wasn’t anything in the market I wanted in this price range. Plus, had I bought something else that I wasn’t fully happy with I’m sure the cost of modifications to it would far exceed what I paid for this car lol. Actually found a car I would like to keep stock or oem modified
@WeeBEESilly Жыл бұрын
It’s worth what you want to pay for it. Congrats man and enjoy!
@TristanGrimaldo Жыл бұрын
💯. Thank you 🙏
@Maddofett 8 ай бұрын
57 k for a shit box
@josemeza5086 Жыл бұрын
You did a good choice… Corolla gr circuit… ..
@TristanGrimaldo Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Very happy with it
@Maddofett 8 ай бұрын
Its just a corolla
@maxjerryhorowitz4710 Жыл бұрын
It's a Corolla, at the end of the day.
@TristanGrimaldo 11 ай бұрын
😁🤙🏻
@mmark9644 Жыл бұрын
Idiot got screwed by the dealer. Thanks for making it harder on the rest of us too.
@TristanGrimaldo Жыл бұрын
Lmaoo as if my purchase has that drastic of an impact on the price, demand, and overall market for this vehicle. You might as well take your narrow minded complaint to Toyota & I’m sorry I didn’t take your financial status into consideration when I purchased my vehicle 🤣
@richurro20 Жыл бұрын
Life must be hard for you guys. Can't relate.
@TristanGrimaldo Жыл бұрын
@@richurro20 😂🤙🏻
@mmark9644 Жыл бұрын
@@richurro20 imagine thinking overpaying for a Corolla is a flex.
@richurro20 Жыл бұрын
@@mmark9644 Imagine not being able to afford a corolla.
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