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10-30-2014, 12:14 PM
#106
weird, I live in both foster city and chicago, and the dealers you have listed are both the worst in the areas. Loeber is the worst ever in servicing and sonnen is pita to work with in terms of making a deal happen.
10-30-2014, 09:40 PM
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I want to give a +1 for Porsche DTLA. And John Arvatz in sales in particular.
On the suggestion of a friend, I went in during the production hold and put my name on the wait list at MSRP with a small (tiny) deposit. Got my allocation in Sept. and he's been putting up with my nonstop build changes for weeks. Patience of a saint.
On the suggestion of a friend, I went in during the production hold and put my name on the wait list at MSRP with a small (tiny) deposit. Got my allocation in Sept. and he's been putting up with my nonstop build changes for weeks. Patience of a saint.
10-30-2014, 09:44 PM
#108
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I want to give a +1 for Porsche DTLA. And John Arvatz in sales in particular.
Went in during the production hold and put my name on the wait list at MSRP with a small (tiny) deposit. Got my allocation in Sept. and he's been putting up with my nonstop build changes for weeks. Patience of a saint.
Went in during the production hold and put my name on the wait list at MSRP with a small (tiny) deposit. Got my allocation in Sept. and he's been putting up with my nonstop build changes for weeks. Patience of a saint.
Specifically, as an example, Sonnen Porsche has been the absolute best to work with (and I've been involved in 3 transactions with them, so far, and have deposits down for several more). But, it really isn't Sonnen Porsche that keeps me with Sonnen Porsche, it's Brett Payne. And if Brett went to another Porsche dealer, I'd follow him.
(Also, Brett / Sonnen are a Rennlist sponsor.)
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10-30-2014, 10:23 PM
#109
Drifting
I stopped by South Shore and was treated very well. They gave me a good pretrade-in value for my convertible (despite convertible season being over in the northeast) and noted that they aren't in business to gouge customers on trade-ins. They made it clear they wanted my business.
I was leery of this dealership given Dude's color, but they mentioned that they were bought out about six months ago by the same folks that own Ferrari/Maserati of Long Island, are aware of subpar business practices in the past thru prior ownership, and are working hard to reach out to the community and re-establish relationships with customers. While the car won't be delivered until early 2015, I am pleased so far and don't have the feeling that I will be re-traded (have an executed purchase agreement and build sheet which they served up). Salesperson I'm working with is Mark Ivanko, who had positive reviews on Rennlist when he was at Beverly Hills Porsche.
I was leery of this dealership given Dude's color, but they mentioned that they were bought out about six months ago by the same folks that own Ferrari/Maserati of Long Island, are aware of subpar business practices in the past thru prior ownership, and are working hard to reach out to the community and re-establish relationships with customers. While the car won't be delivered until early 2015, I am pleased so far and don't have the feeling that I will be re-traded (have an executed purchase agreement and build sheet which they served up). Salesperson I'm working with is Mark Ivanko, who had positive reviews on Rennlist when he was at Beverly Hills Porsche.
Hey I'm one of the other 2 GT3's from South Shore. I also purchased my C4S in April of 2013 from Cary. Both times I was very happy with them, also Norman in the service dept has treated my very well. I'll also put in a good word for Alex the sales manager
Jeff
10-30-2014, 10:27 PM
#110
Brett is the man!
As far as dealers with mark-ups, Stevens Creek Porsche has a GT Silver GT3 with PCCB's on the floor with ~$165k MSRP + a $25k "market adjustment" = $190k sticker.
As far as dealers with mark-ups, Stevens Creek Porsche has a GT Silver GT3 with PCCB's on the floor with ~$165k MSRP + a $25k "market adjustment" = $190k sticker.
10-30-2014, 10:30 PM
#111
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I actually know a bunch of people who send their Executive / Personal Assistants to buy cars on their behalf. Most Assistants won't care to fight, especially when the person they work for doesn't care about an extra $5k - $50k markup when they just really, really, really have to have the car now.
10-31-2014, 02:30 AM
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11-01-2014, 01:02 AM
#116
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South Shore Porsche
Yes, Alex was great, though I was under the impression that he oversaw the preowned car sales process while Joseph Hodge oversaw new car sales (maybe I misinterpreted). Nevertheless, both were great to deal with. Based on trade-in values I received from other local dealerships, I was going to hold onto my convertible until the following spring where I'd trade in the car for something else. My decision to go with these guys for the GT3 was not based on the trade-in value they offered (which was 5%-10% higher than other local dealerships despite these other quotes coming in when temperatures / convertible demand were higher and car mileage was a bit lower). It wasn't until after I placed my order for the GT3, and telling them I was going to come back in spring to trade-in my convertible did they serve up their quote (in other words, they weren't using a higher trade-in value to lure me in on the GT3...they already had my business). It was interesting enough for me to do a pre-trade-in and I liked the fact that they didn't start off with a low-ball number - I agreed and this saved me the hassle of winterizing my car. Reason for the long story is that this experience gave me the feeling that they're not looking to make the most money possible from customers at every step of the process.
11-01-2014, 04:18 AM
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Parktrown Porsche in St Louis. Not only did the dealer meet the criteria, I have been very satisfied with them (both Sales and Service). The sales manager, Mike Heyer, whom I know him well (I bought my first Porsche from him in 1985, and I bought 3 of my Porsches from them) was pivotal to find me (with the help of people at PCNA) from another Porsche Dealer the car that I wanted, as he did not have allocation and I could not spec the car with respect to PTS. The Service has been great; I generally get a discount, and they store and keep my set of winter wheels/tires for my TT Cayenne.
11-01-2014, 12:01 PM
#118
Burning Brakes
