RSR73

Im guessing GT4 supply might be not to limited.

Seems to me that the supply of the GT4 might not be as limited as the GT3 or GT3 RS.

Reasoning being the GT4 has a standard production Carrera S motor. Seems the me that larger production volumes could be easily achieved since the off shelve Carrera motor is used. The other components are simple to install.

So if I were running manufacturing id crank up the volume a bit more than the more complex and exclusive GT3/GT3 RS.

Im betting, since the production volumes might be higher, a used GT4 might be more available on the used market 6 months after introduction.

If the case, later dealers will start taking orders . Or easier to buy used.

I might buy a used one. Thats my plan - I'm sticking to it!

DBH

I think the GT4 is limited only by Porsche's ability to build them.

They, admittedly underestimated the demand for this model. As a result, they don't have sufficient supply of parts to meet the demand. They've already stopped taking orders for the carbon bucket seats because the supplier cannot produce them in the quantities required.

Therefore, Porsche will speed up their supply chain so that they can meet as much demand as possible. The future limiting factor will be the introduction of 981.2 and or four cylinder turbo engine.

Mussl Kar

You are developing a whole lot of ideas and then convincing yourself they are true. Porsche's ability to manufacture cars is finite.

mooty

strange discussion.
if you want one get one
if you dont want one dont get one
production numbers really doesn't matter
GT4 is not a collector car.
spend the time driving not thoerizing

usctrojanGT3

I will buy a GT4, whether it be a used one or a new one. The nice thing for me is that if it's a used one is that I won't have to pay any sales tax. So the smarter thing for me to do is buy used but I won't pass up a new one if my name is called.

grendel88

There will be GT4s available. GT3s sell well because there are plenty of people who want the latest, greatest, and coolest. The GT4 is more niche and specific so it will not sell as well once you get past the gear heads and track guys. This is why you still see lots of all MY GT3s and GT3 RSs that have never been tracked. I wonder if that will be the case for GT4s, which seems to be a step for the guys who are buying M3s and C63s...also, no PDK will turn off a lot of those main stream buyers.

PCA1983

I'm thinking the premise of the OP is probably right. It's going to happen, since Cayman sales are down. The GT4 is a great way for Porsche to increase Cayman sales at higher dollar volume, and the strong US $ gives them an extra profit incentive to increase US GT4 allocations - just like they recently announced for the Macans. They will figure this out and what it takes to make it happen.
These are very good reasons for it to happen. Let's see what happens in the next 8-12 months.
My bet is on more GT4s coming to the US by next year I hope I'm right, because I want one badly!

RSR73

Its good to plan ahead and I might want a GT4. The two dealers near me in the bay area won't even talk to me about a GT4 now. So, used or additional supply are my only options for getting a car.

If i was Porsche id market the car as limited and push out an extra 1000 cars. Specially with the Carrera S motor already in long term production and easy to schedule extra volume.

An extra 1000 cars is about $90 mil revenue.

It will be interesting to see what happens.

rfull

One for sale new on The Mart for $95,600. We'll see how long it lasts!

Archimedes

Won't sell well? Most dealers have lists 20+ deep for 2-4 cars allocated. It's massively oversold already. Granted, I think you will see more of them on the used market than GT3s once people own them a while and realize exactly what they are.

blackboy

" and realize exactly what they are" What does that mean?

Terry L

I assume he means a little extreme for most people and most DDs.

Archimedes

Actually, what I mean is that I think a lot of buyers got really excited about the GT part of the equation and when the realize the performance of this car isn't that type of 'special', i.e., it's not a GT3, they may just part with them at a faster clip than a typical GT3 owner.

DBH

I think this explanation is probably closer to reality.

blackboy

That's a big assumption on your part. I would be a little surprised to find that anyone who has this kind of money to spend on a car would be underwhelmed by it.
I fully expect the Cayman GT4 to be just what Porsche designed it be and what their paying customers expect it to be. Of course their is always the possibility that my assumption is just as big as yours.