Largest Subaru Dealer in Japan (Warning: Photo Juggernaut)

by **Corsair** » Fri Jan 04, 2013 11:45 pm

I am currently in Tokyo and it was very kindly suggested that I might like to take a visit to the largest Subaru dealer in Japan which not only has a wide range of cars for sale, but also a STI/Rally Car gallery including actual cars that have won Le Mans and RWC.

Heaps of nice Liberty/Legacy’s on site. Brick red leather options, aero strakes, mesh grilles, heated wipers, Bilstein editions, square tail pipes on Gen Vs and even a Tommy Kiara version of a B4. Many photos to follow.

INSIDE THE DEALERSHIP

VIEWING WINDOW SO YOU CAN WATCH YOUR CAR BEING SERVICED
Obviously, they take pride here, so not only can you watch your car being serviced, but you can also go inside the workshop and discuss your car with the mechanic whilst it is on the hoist.

STI PARTS FOR SALE
Variety of STI parts for sale on the show room floor. Coilovers, exhausts, strut braces, clothing etc.

VARIOUS LEGACY’S
Many to choose from and like... a few things that stood out to me.

Quad tip, mesh grille, brick red seats (Note the cup noodles in the centre console).

Bilstein B4 (Window visors, Recaro seats et al).

Random Gen III with Different Grille/Bumper

Gen IV Sports edition with nice diffuser and K2 style tips

Heated Wind Shield Wipers

Rows of GTs

Strakes/Spats on a Bunch of Cars

Gen V with Sports Grill

Legacy Eyesight Option

Gen IV GT with Lip and Rims Coming In For Servicing

Tommy Kiara B6 Edition

Hella Modded Gen III Wagon

Bilstein STI Gen IV Wagon [???]

Rectangular Tip Optioned Gen V

Spoiler Optioned Gen V

OTHER CARS OF NOTE

STI Impressa (I really want one of these!!!)

BRZ (Very cramped interior FYI)

I got myself several hardcover photo intensive books, a Legacy badge and a JDM coin holder.

The array of JDM options is massive. Went through the Gen 4 accessories book and suffice to say, most options/accessories are also considerably cheaper...STI Lips are around $350 - $400 (presumably installed :shock:

) and you could buy the folded mirror option for about $160. Try that at Docklands!

The staff were all super nice. The STI/Gallery part wasn't open, but they allowed us in unsupervised after it was explained I came from Australia (and a Liberty Club), they also spent a considerable amount of time with me pawing through the accessories book trying to find the parts I wanted. You could also test drive the cars provided you have an international licence and Japanese skills/friends/family.

It was a great afternoon. Thanks for reading. :mrgreen:

by **Adrian2627** » Fri Jan 04, 2013 11:57 pm

Where in Tokyo? I'll be over there in a few weeks and wouldn't mind popping in.

by **Adrian2627** » Sat Jan 05, 2013 12:00 am

Adrian2627 wrote:Where in Tokyo? I'll be over there in a few weeks and wouldn't mind popping in.

Don't worry found it in Tachikawa.

by **alessandro132** » Sat Jan 05, 2013 12:42 am

That's an awesome trip to an otherworldly dealership Piers! I quite like the heated wipers and rectangular exhaust option for the Gen V :mrgreen:

by **dr20t** » Sat Jan 05, 2013 1:05 am

So where do we place our orders??

by **Boostaddict** » Sat Jan 05, 2013 8:31 am

Yeh man..... Should get a box ( big one ) and get a heap of this shit sent back...... I could go nuts in there.

Also did you get some close up pics of that engine that was on the stands in the first couple of pics???

by **cruisn** » Sat Jan 05, 2013 9:03 am

EPIC!!

look at all the optional parts you can buy from the dealer..... And the service centre where you can actually talk to the person working on your car!

Puts the dealers here to absolute shame.

by **jacks-GTB** » Sat Jan 05, 2013 10:14 am

thats sick

love it

by **sjm69** » Sat Jan 05, 2013 11:02 am

Think ill be moving to Japan

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by **agan** » Sat Jan 05, 2013 12:02 pm

cruisn wrote:EPIC!!

look at all the optional parts you can buy from the dealer..... And the service centre where you can actually talk to the person working on your car!

Puts the dealers here to absolute shame.

Amazing. Probably puts several dealers to shame lol.

And so much for "Modifying your car with aftermarket parts could shorten the lifespan bla bla bla.... Void warranty bla bla bla..."

by **jdm rsk** » Sat Jan 05, 2013 3:12 pm

funny how people get all excited when they go to japan and visit this dealership.

by **chris12** » Sat Jan 05, 2013 7:33 pm

Great post, very interesting!

by **Corsair** » Fri Jan 11, 2013 10:52 am

Adrian2627 wrote:
Adrian2627 wrote:Where in Tokyo? I'll be over there in a few weeks and wouldn't mind popping in.

Don't worry found it in Tachikawa.

This one is in Mitaka. It was built after the Tachikawa one and as I understand it, is now the biggest in Japan. The Tachikawa one is also worth a visit though, as they have many customised cars there.

alessandro132 wrote:That's an awesome trip to an otherworldly dealership Piers! I quite like the heated wipers and rectangular exhaust option for the Gen V

Thanks mate. I ordinarily hate rectangular exhausts, but thought it looked good on the Gen V also.

dr20t wrote:So where do we place our orders??

Love to accomodate, but sadly can't. :oops:

Boostaddict wrote:Yeh man..... Should get a box ( big one ) and get a heap of this shit sent back...... I could go nuts in there.
Also did you get some close up pics of that engine that was on the stands in the first couple of pics???

Yes I did. When I find it, I'll post it up. I'll also scan the options books and Legacy brochures I grabbed when time permits.

chris12 wrote:Great post, very interesting!

Thanks Chris.