50th Anniversary sales stats/colour/PDK
11-16-2014, 09:52 AM
#197
Three Wheelin'
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I had missed this review on 50th (published in September) by Parkers who are predominantly known for their used car price guides/valuation here in UK!
Here is an excerpt & link.
"Should I buy one? If you had the chance, then yes you should have. Alas they're all sold out now, so your only chance is a pre-registered or used example, and they'll likely command a premium. Nevertheless, with its captivating looks, quality interior and limited edition status the 911 50th Anniversary edition is the best evolution of the 911 yet - it's certainly the best 911 we’ve driven in, well, about 50 years."
http://www.parkers.co.uk/cars/review...ad-test/61975/
Here is an excerpt & link.
"Should I buy one? If you had the chance, then yes you should have. Alas they're all sold out now, so your only chance is a pre-registered or used example, and they'll likely command a premium. Nevertheless, with its captivating looks, quality interior and limited edition status the 911 50th Anniversary edition is the best evolution of the 911 yet - it's certainly the best 911 we’ve driven in, well, about 50 years."
http://www.parkers.co.uk/cars/review...ad-test/61975/
11-20-2014, 07:27 AM
#198
Three Wheelin'
Thread Starter
Been keeping an eye on the new 918 and just realized that there are a few parallels with 50th;
1 - Total production quota was 918 which nearly half the no of 50th produced while price was almost 7 x that of 50th.
2 - There was a reported 300 cars allocated to USA & 30 to Canada - again half the numbers we estimated for 50th in those markets.
3 - Post launch, many were pointing to the fact that Porsche is having a problem with shifting that many (918 was more than Ferrari & McLaren combined).
4 - According to several sources the last 30 were sold in one day.
I like those numbers as it validates the estimates we had for 50th.
Its almost a repeat of all the negativity that surrounded the 50th midway through launch but by the look of it buyers kicked in at the end which also seemed to be the case with 50th. To be honest I was also surprised that Porsche managed to sell so many $1m cars - I guess there is just a lot more wealthy motorheads with over $1m to spare than we think, sure is a new world out there.
1 - Total production quota was 918 which nearly half the no of 50th produced while price was almost 7 x that of 50th.
2 - There was a reported 300 cars allocated to USA & 30 to Canada - again half the numbers we estimated for 50th in those markets.
3 - Post launch, many were pointing to the fact that Porsche is having a problem with shifting that many (918 was more than Ferrari & McLaren combined).
4 - According to several sources the last 30 were sold in one day.
I like those numbers as it validates the estimates we had for 50th.
Its almost a repeat of all the negativity that surrounded the 50th midway through launch but by the look of it buyers kicked in at the end which also seemed to be the case with 50th. To be honest I was also surprised that Porsche managed to sell so many $1m cars - I guess there is just a lot more wealthy motorheads with over $1m to spare than we think, sure is a new world out there.
11-22-2014, 04:39 AM
#199
Three Wheelin'
Thread Starter
Just read an interesting article in total911 wondering why there are less 991 limited edition models in the 3 years since launch than the previous 3 years (i.e. 997) - 1 (50th) vs 5 of 997 (GT3RS4, Sport Classic, Speedster, GT2RS, TurboS-918). Numbers are also interesting in that while 1963 of the 991 limited editions were made, the total for 997 Special edition models for same period stands at 2624. It gets even more interesting if you include 2015 as Porsche has not announced a limited edition model for 2015 either.
I can think of a few reasons,
1 - Porsche is scaling back its limited edition models in both no of models and production volume to avoid over-exposure and dilution of the LE tag.
2 - Porsche has had very healthy sales growth and does not see the necessity to beef of sales by introduction of LE models.
I suspect its a little bit of both as seemingly Porsche has also stopped PTS for 2015.
BTW the article has a few mistakes (couple of times they mix up 997 & 991) but still an interesting article. http://www.total911.com/why-porsche-...-edition-991s/
I can think of a few reasons,
1 - Porsche is scaling back its limited edition models in both no of models and production volume to avoid over-exposure and dilution of the LE tag.
2 - Porsche has had very healthy sales growth and does not see the necessity to beef of sales by introduction of LE models.
I suspect its a little bit of both as seemingly Porsche has also stopped PTS for 2015.
BTW the article has a few mistakes (couple of times they mix up 997 & 991) but still an interesting article. http://www.total911.com/why-porsche-...-edition-991s/
11-24-2014, 05:05 PM
#200
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Just read an interesting article in total911 wondering why there are less 991 limited edition models in the 3 years since launch than the previous 3 years (i.e. 997) - 1 (50th) vs 5 of 997 (GT3RS4, Sport Classic, Speedster, GT2RS, TurboS-918). Numbers are also interesting in that while 1963 of the 991 limited editions were made, the total for 997 Special edition models for same period stands at 2624. It gets even more interesting if you include 2015 as Porsche has not announced a limited edition model for 2015 either.
I can think of a few reasons,
1 - Porsche is scaling back its limited edition models in both no of models and production volume to avoid over-exposure and dilution of the LE tag.
2 - Porsche has had very healthy sales growth and does not see the necessity to beef of sales by introduction of LE models.
I suspect its a little bit of both as seemingly Porsche has also stopped PTS for 2015.
BTW the article has a few mistakes (couple of times they mix up 997 & 991) but still an interesting article. http://www.total911.com/why-porsche-...-edition-991s/
I can think of a few reasons,
1 - Porsche is scaling back its limited edition models in both no of models and production volume to avoid over-exposure and dilution of the LE tag.
2 - Porsche has had very healthy sales growth and does not see the necessity to beef of sales by introduction of LE models.
I suspect its a little bit of both as seemingly Porsche has also stopped PTS for 2015.
BTW the article has a few mistakes (couple of times they mix up 997 & 991) but still an interesting article. http://www.total911.com/why-porsche-...-edition-991s/
In fact, all the ones you listed were 997.2's.
11-24-2014, 05:50 PM
#201
Just read an interesting article in total911 wondering why there are less 991 limited edition models in the 3 years since launch than the previous 3 years (i.e. 997) - 1 (50th) vs 5 of 997 (GT3RS4, Sport Classic, Speedster, GT2RS, TurboS-918). Numbers are also interesting in that while 1963 of the 991 limited editions were made, the total for 997 Special edition models for same period stands at 2624. It gets even more interesting if you include 2015 as Porsche has not announced a limited edition model for 2015 either.
I can think of a few reasons,
1 - Porsche is scaling back its limited edition models in both no of models and production volume to avoid over-exposure and dilution of the LE tag.
2 - Porsche has had very healthy sales growth and does not see the necessity to beef of sales by introduction of LE models.
I suspect its a little bit of both as seemingly Porsche has also stopped PTS for 2015.
BTW the article has a few mistakes (couple of times they mix up 997 & 991) but still an interesting article. http://www.total911.com/why-porsche-...-edition-991s/
I can think of a few reasons,
1 - Porsche is scaling back its limited edition models in both no of models and production volume to avoid over-exposure and dilution of the LE tag.
2 - Porsche has had very healthy sales growth and does not see the necessity to beef of sales by introduction of LE models.
I suspect its a little bit of both as seemingly Porsche has also stopped PTS for 2015.
BTW the article has a few mistakes (couple of times they mix up 997 & 991) but still an interesting article. http://www.total911.com/why-porsche-...-edition-991s/
11-24-2014, 05:52 PM
#202
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47 came to the US, as far as I'm aware. And that's total across Cab's and Coupes.
Last edited by GreenLantern; 11-24-2014 at 06:05 PM. Reason: Miscounted. Originally said 24, but it's 47.
11-24-2014, 05:54 PM
#203
11-24-2014, 05:57 PM
#204
Three Wheelin'
Thread Starter
Wow, but we need pics.
11-24-2014, 06:01 PM
#205
GT2 was actually 997.1 & there was also a host of country specific special edition models (China, Russia etc) but as numbers were low i did not list them. Still it is a valid point and worth noting as this was not the case with 996 (flurry of SE models).
Wow, but we need pics.
Wow, but we need pics.
11-24-2014, 06:02 PM
#206
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Good point about the country specific models. I'm selfish, I only count US ones (plus the Sport Classic because it was awesome).
11-24-2014, 06:04 PM
#207
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11-24-2014, 06:07 PM
#209
Ah, so Car & Driver's 47 number was for the US, not total production. Still, it's a rare animal. Mine is a 2013, so I imagine the others were 2012? I don't believe there were any 2014 models but I just don't know.
11-24-2014, 06:10 PM
#210
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Only 7/47 were 2013's.