FGX XR8 buying advice - have I left it too late?

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Hi all,
I’ve decided on taking the plunge and going to buy an FGX XR8, so now I’m just in the process of finding one. My local dealer (rural NSW) has a gold coloured one, which I’m not keen on, and he seemed fairly disinterested in my business (ie. I turn up, well dressed, stating that I’ve already got finance approval and he didn’t even offer a testdrive* or ask about tradeins..etc). He said that there’s barely any left in the country, and the one I looked at had been sold twice but the finance fell through (really??)

My question is, are the dealers going to fight for my business or do they feel that there’s no need to because the car is somewhat collectable? A quick search of Carsales.com.au reveals plenty of new (or near new) FGX XR8s around so they can’t be that rare! And I suspect that the XR8 Sprint would have rendered the standard XR8s slightly less desirable. Will they budge on the price at all?

*Would I be expected to buy one without a testdrive? The car is "new" and not a demo so maybe that was a reason? Surely a little drive? I’m fairly sure I’ll love it, but am a bit worried the ride may be too rough.