Consolidated 991RS thread
01-27-2015, 09:35 AM
#3781
It will be fun to watch this whole thing unravel--it's going to make for some fun threads.
Great news, either way, we'll have our GT3's to enjoy in the mean time
01-27-2015, 10:15 AM
#3782
Nordschleife Master
That particular dealer probably has the most extensive high end clientele (including 918 owners), so unless you've purchased probably $1m+ from them, I wouldn't consider anything a 'fair' playing field. But, hey, I'm with you and will be here as support
It will be fun to watch this whole thing unravel--it's going to make for some fun threads.
Great news, either way, we'll have our GT3's to enjoy in the mean time
It will be fun to watch this whole thing unravel--it's going to make for some fun threads.
Great news, either way, we'll have our GT3's to enjoy in the mean time
And yes, our "normal" GT3s are a very nice backup, that's why I made sure to order mine the way I would want it (minus PTS, ugh, fail) for a longer term ownership.... and to set the record straight, I definitely haven't purchased millions of $ of cars, and you are right, they have a very high end clientele.... my angle, if any, is more through relationships...the two previous GT3s allocations were developed that way...new allocations, that didn't sit with the dealer prior... please don't misunderstand any of this as confidence in an allocation...if I had to bet my kids college savings on it, I would say that I wont get one.... but a guy can have fun hoping, thinking, etc.
My point, in all this, is that I think once the 918 owners have their share, then the formula for who gets leftovers is less certain... lots of hype out there about absolutely certain spots, not sure that exists, yet.
01-27-2015, 10:57 AM
#3783
I had heard that the 918 Owners Program were cars that were in ADDITION to the allocations allotted. This was confirmed by my dealer who is a pretty large one in South Florida. So its a dealers allocation PLUS the 918 owners cars.
01-27-2015, 10:58 AM
#3784
There goes the 'market adjustment' from $50k to $25k
01-27-2015, 12:31 PM
#3785
Three Wheelin'
Doubtful, since the full lists across the country don't likely include 918 owners. They would have no reason to put a deposit down. Porsche is not going to produce enough of these to meet demand. My guess is that demand may even be higher than the gt3, as it will top the turbo and thus all the doctors must have it.
01-27-2015, 12:44 PM
#3786
Race Director
That dealer has a list so long that it won't matter. Their GSM told me 37 people...well I guess 38 now on that list.
Wonder if dealers will get savvy on this one and start to exercise the Ferrari model. When a new one comes in, punch it, mark it as 'used' with 100 miles on it, then mark it up $50k. It's their way of saving face with the client (i.e. not looking blatantly greedy).
BUT, I'm like you, I have my name on 'a list' just because I can. At my dealer and if some miracle of miracles happens, at least I can make a decision then. No deposit BTW.
Wonder if dealers will get savvy on this one and start to exercise the Ferrari model. When a new one comes in, punch it, mark it as 'used' with 100 miles on it, then mark it up $50k. It's their way of saving face with the client (i.e. not looking blatantly greedy).
BUT, I'm like you, I have my name on 'a list' just because I can. At my dealer and if some miracle of miracles happens, at least I can make a decision then. No deposit BTW.
from my experience these list arent very equitable.
01-27-2015, 12:59 PM
#3787
I was told this with confidence as well by two dealers. But those 918 cars still come out of the entire allotment for the US, either way the pool of 'available' cars is less.
01-27-2015, 01:48 PM
#3788
Not sure how they are doing it this time with the 918 owners! But normally the VIP allocations are added to dealers allocotion!
01-27-2015, 03:16 PM
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01-27-2015, 03:22 PM
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01-27-2015, 04:08 PM
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01-27-2015, 05:04 PM
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01-27-2015, 08:06 PM
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I was in Daytona for 24 hours looking over RSR.
Faulken car looks faulken awesome. New RS will be as close to RSR as anything else created. Ferrari, Chevy keep increasing HP & Porsche has to step up to beat these guys.
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Was awful to see 2 RSR's take each other out at Rolex.
http://www.motorsport.com/tusc/video...rs-at-daytona/
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01-27-2015, 09:01 PM
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My dealer told me that VIP allocations will be in addition to the normal dealer allocation, but they will sell the cars at market value irregardless. I purchased a 160k GT3 less than a month ago as well as other high end cars. Don't want to put a deposit, wait for the car and get my hopes up for getting one, then car arrives and dealer tells me "pay 50k above msrp or else..."
Not sure if I want to go that route, even though I really want to get an RS. I called other dealers, but was told that they will get very few cars and there is a long list so no luck from them.
Not sure if I want to go that route, even though I really want to get an RS. I called other dealers, but was told that they will get very few cars and there is a long list so no luck from them.
01-27-2015, 09:11 PM
#3795
Drifting
My dealer has a LONG list but they know exactly who on their list will get these cars. Its already decided. Usually its few owners that buy cars from them once or twice a yr.