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Old 06-28-2022, 05:27 PM
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Originally Posted by DreiPedals
I couldn't agree more, even without the 8k upcharge taken. To me, how's it cost them more to paint the same calipers yellow or red or black? It should be an easy thing - pick your caliper color, and pick your brake package. IDK, I'm a simple man, there's no logic to it besides greed, and that I can't jive with.
at least there's a free color option, any caliper paint color on ferrari costs you $$
Old 06-28-2022, 05:29 PM
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Originally Posted by SpyderSenseOC
What irritated me most is the $900 upcharge to paint my $8000 brake-upgraded car to black calipers. lol Throw something in for free!
for all the black caliper cars I've seen I'd say at least 90% of them would look better with the whatever standard color offered red or yellow.
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Old 06-28-2022, 05:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Yc911Kid
for all the black caliper cars I've seen I'd say at least 90% of them would look better with the whatever standard color offered red or yellow.
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Old 06-28-2022, 06:30 PM
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i think the soon to be owner of this NATO Olive GT4 is here?
I recently saw it @ SD Porsche.

I'm not a fan of black wheels, but hey, its not my money and this is one of the few cars I've seen that look good with deviated yellow stitching (I've owned 2)


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Old 06-28-2022, 06:51 PM
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I have been V070 for a 2022 (now 2023) Spyder with my dealer for over 6 months and they are holding 5k of my deposit money. My salesman is now telling me I need to up my options to make the car 25k more expensive in order for me to secure an allocation. When I ordered the car in December he said a 12-16 month wait and my spec was fine. I think Porsche salespeople must live on another planet and don’t know what the interest rates and stock market is doing. Probably going to pull my deposit and cancel, they can shove their car where the sun don’t shine!!

I know many here paid ADM but I think these types of sales tactics are ludicrous. I’m in sales myself and you can’t take advantage of customers and expect them to buy from you later on when times get tough and believe me there will be some tough times ahead!
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Originally Posted by Cosmo Kramer
I have been V070 for a 2022 (now 2023) Spyder with my dealer for over 6 months and they are holding 5k of my deposit money. My salesman is now telling me I need to up my options to make the car 25k more expensive in order for me to secure an allocation. When I ordered the car in December he said a 12-16 month wait and my spec was fine. I think Porsche salespeople must live on another planet and don’t know what the interest rates and stock market is doing. Probably going to pull my deposit and cancel, they can shove their car where the sun don’t shine!!

I know many here paid ADM but I think these types of sales tactics are ludicrous. I’m in sales myself and you can’t take advantage of customers and expect them to buy from you later on when times get tough and believe me there will be some tough times ahead!
Charging an additional dealer markup that is disclosed in advance and doing what your dealer is doing are two totally different things. One I have no problem with and the other one is a bunch of crap.
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Old 06-28-2022, 07:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Cosmo Kramer
I have been V070 for a 2022 (now 2023) Spyder with my dealer for over 6 months and they are holding 5k of my deposit money. My salesman is now telling me I need to up my options to make the car 25k more expensive in order for me to secure an allocation. When I ordered the car in December he said a 12-16 month wait and my spec was fine. I think Porsche salespeople must live on another planet and don’t know what the interest rates and stock market is doing. Probably going to pull my deposit and cancel, they can shove their car where the sun don’t shine!!

I know many here paid ADM but I think these types of sales tactics are ludicrous. I’m in sales myself and you can’t take advantage of customers and expect them to buy from you later on when times get tough and believe me there will be some tough times ahead!
Unfortunately, ADM is being driven by corporate greed and the salespeople are just the messengers. I agree with you, but often the salespeople are put in an impossible situation that they likely do not agree with.
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Old 06-29-2022, 11:19 AM
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omg 😱


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Old 06-29-2022, 11:25 AM
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Originally Posted by SmallCapTrader
omg 😱

Congratulations. By chance was your vehicle on Siem Confucius? My wife has a Cayenne GTS incoming after the first one sank on Felicity Ace.
Old 06-29-2022, 11:31 AM
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Originally Posted by OakenGoby
Congratulations. By chance was your vehicle on Siem Confucius? My wife has a Cayenne GTS incoming after the first one sank on Felicity Ace.
Yes, sir, it was. Glad that Porsche was able to reproduce your wife's car quickly.
Old 06-29-2022, 11:41 AM
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Awesome news! What dealer is your car going to?
Old 06-29-2022, 11:59 AM
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Originally Posted by OakenGoby
Awesome news! What dealer is your car going to?
I'm going to exercise my right to remain silent. lol

tbh, I don't trust them to not try to sell my car to the highest bidder before I get the keys in my hand. It's a shame I feel that way, but it is what it is.
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Old 06-29-2022, 12:36 PM
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Originally Posted by SmallCapTrader
I'm going to exercise my right to remain silent. lol

tbh, I don't trust them to not try to sell my car to the highest bidder before I get the keys in my hand. It's a shame I feel that way, but it is what it is.
Ha ha, the same thought crossed my mind... but then I think you spoiled that when you posted your TYD photo with the map view.
Best wishes for some great times in your new GTS!
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Old 06-29-2022, 12:39 PM
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Originally Posted by StormRune
Ha ha, the same thought crossed my mind... but then I think you spoiled that when you posted your TYD photo with the map view.
Best wishes for some great times in your new GTS!
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