Went to see my dealer this afternoon to make a change to my 718 CGTS 4.0 build spec. He mentioned that he had just learned that the GTS 4.0 allocations will be relatively meager for 2021 with more emphasis on the GT4 and the S/Base models. His exact words were, "this will be a rare car for 2021". Has anyone heard anything similar or different? Might affect those looking to snag a build slot.

 

Latest rumour is that Porsche wants to build as many cars as possible.
With the GTS being popular and a new model debut, it would be very foolish not to build as many as they can.

It’s important to note that this cars production for North America is not until late in this year, so that might be why it may be initially “limited” for 2021.

I can only foresee stalls in production happen if wave 2 of COVID-19 hits harder than predicted. This is, of course, assuming current protocols are not heeded by the German public.

Each and every manufacturer of vehicles is seeking a profound production increase to help stem the cash hemorrhage that was a global lockdown.
Parts suppliers themselves are having an extremely tough time to meet demand.

I have some first hand knowledge of certain Japanese manufactures airfreighting in high demand motorcycles as this is their prime window for their yearly sales.

in short: everyone is scrambling to pump out what is seen as a year of sale losses.
current delays are due to parts suppliers being particularly hit hard and not necessarily vehicle manufacturers.

 

Germany fared much better than North America and most of Europe for COVID, despite keeping factories working. Industriousness, cleanliness and diligence go a far way.

 

Maybe rare if nobody buys it, but not for Porsche's lack of trying.
I doubt that anyone will have trouble buying one if they want one.

 

Yup, and a good tactic to have customers think they (we) are getting a 'deal', at MSRP, on a 4.0 GTS

I suspect lots of GTS allocations will be available, at a fair discount, for those with a bit of patience.

 

My dealer only got a single 4.0 Cayman and Boxster allocation for the year.

 

That's not abnormal for a new release.
Initially they want to get a car out to all the dealers, then normal allocations should follow.

 

I got on my dealer's list in March for a Cayman S. I also asked to be added on to his GTS 4.0 list. Got the call for GTS 4.0 availability first and ordered one.

 

MUAHAHAHAHAHAHAH

 

My dealer also has only one allocation for a GTS 4.0 for the whole year.

JAhmed: do you know something that we don't?

 

Yep, that's what my dealer told me... only 1 CGTS 4.0 and 1 BGTS 4.0 for this year.

 

Haha no @Evo X is my SA so I am just being obnoxious

 

Yup, my dealer called me the other day to say they finally got their allocation and I'm the only 1 for this year. 1 GTS, thats it. November build likely Jan delivery. I'm glad I was so quick out the gate after seeing the Estoril reviews in January and negotiated the allocation in to me trading them my 15 981S.

He was saying he has several openings for the T version

 

Too funny. SA's playing the 'rare car' game already. The GTS will not be difficult to get next year. This is just dealers trying to create artificial urgency on the part of potential buyers. Sure, it might be limited this year, it was just released. Next year is another story. And dealers don't even know their allocations for next year, so I'm not sure how they can claim they know how limited it will be.

 

Totally agree...cayman GTS as a "rare car" or trying to put it in same class as a something actually rare like a Speedster is just dealership hype...I'll always say that buying our Tesla was the best experience no BS direct from source, no middle men spreading rumors, no hype men, no " VIP lists"...