Official Waiting Room for 718 Spyder / GT4 / GTS Delivery...
01-29-2023, 04:11 PM
#8686
Mine moved up two weeks, then moved back a week. It landed at the dealer a week after the date. The dealer had it for a few days before I signed papers and then another few days after that to get PPF. It was delivered to my garage by truck as I didn’t want to drive the summer tires on snow and ice with freezing temps. I am in Minnesota.
My all season tires are on back order and will arrive in early March, then I can go for a drive. I gave my deposit for the car two the dealer in June, 2021. It will be a three season car. My truck is all season and I have a Ferrari that only goes out in nice weather (two season).
My all season tires are on back order and will arrive in early March, then I can go for a drive. I gave my deposit for the car two the dealer in June, 2021. It will be a three season car. My truck is all season and I have a Ferrari that only goes out in nice weather (two season).
We're neighbors!
You are brave taking a sports car out (even with all seasons) with the pot holes around town this year! They're brutal!
01-29-2023, 04:58 PM
#8687
Posing this question here because most/all of you should have some experience and insights.
Elated that I got a buildable CGTS 4.0 allocation, I spent a little time on the configurator speccing a build. This means it was nearly my first try at a build and I had planned to refine it over time. I shared it with my SA, who said something like "Thank you for being so thoughtful with the build."
I placed a deposit in Nov and the idea was to do Euro Delivery in May or June. I didn’t want the car much before then. I offered to do ED because the dealer gets an extra 718 allocation and I wouldn’t mind. As for ED itself, I am indifferent and could take it or leave it. But if it can benefit my dealer, who has been good to me, glad to accommodate.
Given the timing of the deposit, first shot at the configurator, and the expected ED timing, I figured I had plenty of time before a build locked. You can probably guess where this is going by now.
Without any communication from my dealer or SA (other than emails about a Taycan I am helping a non-Porsche friend build and obtain), there was no communication about the Cayman GTS 4.0. Until I got an email from Porsche last week informing me that my car had finished production.
I wasn’t even sure if it was real. But I sent it to my SA who confirmed it. He also LMK that ED was likely no longer an option because Porsche Germany had oversold the slots. (No problem on that, of course, for me.)
But the build was not finished. There’s stuff in it I don’t want (namely interior color) and stuff not in it I want (namely deviated stitching and more leather). I have had a preliminary conversation with my SA and I believe they will work with me.
It seems I have a few choices, assuming everyone agrees that I should have been informed of the build lock date (which I just learned was early Dec.) and should not be bound to take the car.
#1 Simply agree that the dealer will take and sell the car and hope that I get another CGTS 4.0 allocation, assuming the dealer gets any, about which they said they have no idea but would likely give me one.
#2 Take the car, drive it around the block, and bring it back to the dealer for them to sell "pre-owned," so now they can charge market price for it, whatever that may be. I would do this option only if they agreed to make me substantially whole, which may be a challenge after taxes, fees, etc.
#3 Take the car and trade it to another dealer who has hinted they may have an allocation for me with timing that better suits my schedule (later this year).
#4 Take the car and sell it in the open market, though I don’t really want to do this if one of the other dealers (original or second one mentioned) could benefit from it. I am not looking to profit from this option but would like to get out without any loss.
Real question is Is this issue nearly 100% on the dealer for not being more communicative with me about timing of lock, etc.?
What was your experience with your dealer’s communication pre-lock?
Thanks so much for your thoughts.
Elated that I got a buildable CGTS 4.0 allocation, I spent a little time on the configurator speccing a build. This means it was nearly my first try at a build and I had planned to refine it over time. I shared it with my SA, who said something like "Thank you for being so thoughtful with the build."
I placed a deposit in Nov and the idea was to do Euro Delivery in May or June. I didn’t want the car much before then. I offered to do ED because the dealer gets an extra 718 allocation and I wouldn’t mind. As for ED itself, I am indifferent and could take it or leave it. But if it can benefit my dealer, who has been good to me, glad to accommodate.
Given the timing of the deposit, first shot at the configurator, and the expected ED timing, I figured I had plenty of time before a build locked. You can probably guess where this is going by now.
Without any communication from my dealer or SA (other than emails about a Taycan I am helping a non-Porsche friend build and obtain), there was no communication about the Cayman GTS 4.0. Until I got an email from Porsche last week informing me that my car had finished production.
I wasn’t even sure if it was real. But I sent it to my SA who confirmed it. He also LMK that ED was likely no longer an option because Porsche Germany had oversold the slots. (No problem on that, of course, for me.)
But the build was not finished. There’s stuff in it I don’t want (namely interior color) and stuff not in it I want (namely deviated stitching and more leather). I have had a preliminary conversation with my SA and I believe they will work with me.
It seems I have a few choices, assuming everyone agrees that I should have been informed of the build lock date (which I just learned was early Dec.) and should not be bound to take the car.
#1 Simply agree that the dealer will take and sell the car and hope that I get another CGTS 4.0 allocation, assuming the dealer gets any, about which they said they have no idea but would likely give me one.
#2 Take the car, drive it around the block, and bring it back to the dealer for them to sell "pre-owned," so now they can charge market price for it, whatever that may be. I would do this option only if they agreed to make me substantially whole, which may be a challenge after taxes, fees, etc.
#3 Take the car and trade it to another dealer who has hinted they may have an allocation for me with timing that better suits my schedule (later this year).
#4 Take the car and sell it in the open market, though I don’t really want to do this if one of the other dealers (original or second one mentioned) could benefit from it. I am not looking to profit from this option but would like to get out without any loss.
Real question is Is this issue nearly 100% on the dealer for not being more communicative with me about timing of lock, etc.?
What was your experience with your dealer’s communication pre-lock?
Thanks so much for your thoughts.
01-29-2023, 05:09 PM
#8688
Instructor
Posing this question here because most/all of you should have some experience and insights.
Elated that I got a buildable CGTS 4.0 allocation, I spent a little time on the configurator speccing a build. This means it was nearly my first try at a build and I had planned to refine it over time. I shared it with my SA, who said something like "Thank you for being so thoughtful with the build."
I placed a deposit in Nov and the idea was to do Euro Delivery in May or June. I didn’t want the car much before then. I offered to do ED because the dealer gets an extra 718 allocation and I wouldn’t mind. As for ED itself, I am indifferent and could take it or leave it. But if it can benefit my dealer, who has been good to me, glad to accommodate.
Given the timing of the deposit, first shot at the configurator, and the expected ED timing, I figured I had plenty of time before a build locked. You can probably guess where this is going by now.
Without any communication from my dealer or SA (other than emails about a Taycan I am helping a non-Porsche friend build and obtain), there was no communication about the Cayman GTS 4.0. Until I got an email from Porsche last week informing me that my car had finished production.
I wasn’t even sure if it was real. But I sent it to my SA who confirmed it. He also LMK that ED was likely no longer an option because Porsche Germany had oversold the slots. (No problem on that, of course, for me.)
But the build was not finished. There’s stuff in it I don’t want (namely interior color) and stuff not in it I want (namely deviated stitching and more leather). I have had a preliminary conversation with my SA and I believe they will work with me.
It seems I have a few choices, assuming everyone agrees that I should have been informed of the build lock date (which I just learned was early Dec.) and should not be bound to take the car.
#1 Simply agree that the dealer will take and sell the car and hope that I get another CGTS 4.0 allocation, assuming the dealer gets any, about which they said they have no idea but would likely give me one.
#2 Take the car, drive it around the block, and bring it back to the dealer for them to sell "pre-owned," so now they can charge market price for it, whatever that may be. I would do this option only if they agreed to make me substantially whole, which may be a challenge after taxes, fees, etc.
#3 Take the car and trade it to another dealer who has hinted they may have an allocation for me with timing that better suits my schedule (later this year).
#4 Take the car and sell it in the open market, though I don’t really want to do this if one of the other dealers (original or second one mentioned) could benefit from it. I am not looking to profit from this option but would like to get out without any loss.
Real question is Is this issue nearly 100% on the dealer for not being more communicative with me about timing of lock, etc.?
What was your experience with your dealer’s communication pre-lock?
Thanks so much for your thoughts.
Elated that I got a buildable CGTS 4.0 allocation, I spent a little time on the configurator speccing a build. This means it was nearly my first try at a build and I had planned to refine it over time. I shared it with my SA, who said something like "Thank you for being so thoughtful with the build."
I placed a deposit in Nov and the idea was to do Euro Delivery in May or June. I didn’t want the car much before then. I offered to do ED because the dealer gets an extra 718 allocation and I wouldn’t mind. As for ED itself, I am indifferent and could take it or leave it. But if it can benefit my dealer, who has been good to me, glad to accommodate.
Given the timing of the deposit, first shot at the configurator, and the expected ED timing, I figured I had plenty of time before a build locked. You can probably guess where this is going by now.
Without any communication from my dealer or SA (other than emails about a Taycan I am helping a non-Porsche friend build and obtain), there was no communication about the Cayman GTS 4.0. Until I got an email from Porsche last week informing me that my car had finished production.
I wasn’t even sure if it was real. But I sent it to my SA who confirmed it. He also LMK that ED was likely no longer an option because Porsche Germany had oversold the slots. (No problem on that, of course, for me.)
But the build was not finished. There’s stuff in it I don’t want (namely interior color) and stuff not in it I want (namely deviated stitching and more leather). I have had a preliminary conversation with my SA and I believe they will work with me.
It seems I have a few choices, assuming everyone agrees that I should have been informed of the build lock date (which I just learned was early Dec.) and should not be bound to take the car.
#1 Simply agree that the dealer will take and sell the car and hope that I get another CGTS 4.0 allocation, assuming the dealer gets any, about which they said they have no idea but would likely give me one.
#2 Take the car, drive it around the block, and bring it back to the dealer for them to sell "pre-owned," so now they can charge market price for it, whatever that may be. I would do this option only if they agreed to make me substantially whole, which may be a challenge after taxes, fees, etc.
#3 Take the car and trade it to another dealer who has hinted they may have an allocation for me with timing that better suits my schedule (later this year).
#4 Take the car and sell it in the open market, though I don’t really want to do this if one of the other dealers (original or second one mentioned) could benefit from it. I am not looking to profit from this option but would like to get out without any loss.
Real question is Is this issue nearly 100% on the dealer for not being more communicative with me about timing of lock, etc.?
What was your experience with your dealer’s communication pre-lock?
Thanks so much for your thoughts.
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01-29-2023, 05:15 PM
#8689
My SA told me the lock date when we spec’s it out. We communicated shortly before the lock date because the Bose option had been temporarily made unavailable and I discovered on my own that it was available again.
Porsche communicated to me via email about the lock date before it locked in via the emails regarding the build tracking. I was already tracking it because I had nothing better to do and I was anxious.
I can only praise the work done by my dealer and SA in Mpls. It was my 3rd car purchased new from them.
Porsche communicated to me via email about the lock date before it locked in via the emails regarding the build tracking. I was already tracking it because I had nothing better to do and I was anxious.
I can only praise the work done by my dealer and SA in Mpls. It was my 3rd car purchased new from them.
01-29-2023, 05:49 PM
#8690
Joining the waiting room - GT4.
12/22 Ordered, Commission # , V200
01/23 Minor change to build before freeze point
01/23 Freeze point reached
Expected Production: 02/23
12/22 Ordered, Commission # , V200
01/23 Minor change to build before freeze point
01/23 Freeze point reached
Expected Production: 02/23
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01-29-2023, 06:27 PM
#8691
Rennlist Member
That's a quick turnaround!
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01-30-2023, 06:00 PM
#8693
Posing this question here because most/all of you should have some experience and insights.
Elated that I got a buildable CGTS 4.0 allocation, I spent a little time on the configurator speccing a build. This means it was nearly my first try at a build and I had planned to refine it over time. I shared it with my SA, who said something like "Thank you for being so thoughtful with the build."
I placed a deposit in Nov and the idea was to do Euro Delivery in May or June. I didn’t want the car much before then. I offered to do ED because the dealer gets an extra 718 allocation and I wouldn’t mind. As for ED itself, I am indifferent and could take it or leave it. But if it can benefit my dealer, who has been good to me, glad to accommodate.
Given the timing of the deposit, first shot at the configurator, and the expected ED timing, I figured I had plenty of time before a build locked. You can probably guess where this is going by now.
Without any communication from my dealer or SA (other than emails about a Taycan I am helping a non-Porsche friend build and obtain), there was no communication about the Cayman GTS 4.0. Until I got an email from Porsche last week informing me that my car had finished production.
I wasn’t even sure if it was real. But I sent it to my SA who confirmed it. He also LMK that ED was likely no longer an option because Porsche Germany had oversold the slots. (No problem on that, of course, for me.)
But the build was not finished. There’s stuff in it I don’t want (namely interior color) and stuff not in it I want (namely deviated stitching and more leather). I have had a preliminary conversation with my SA and I believe they will work with me.
It seems I have a few choices, assuming everyone agrees that I should have been informed of the build lock date (which I just learned was early Dec.) and should not be bound to take the car.
#1 Simply agree that the dealer will take and sell the car and hope that I get another CGTS 4.0 allocation, assuming the dealer gets any, about which they said they have no idea but would likely give me one.
#2 Take the car, drive it around the block, and bring it back to the dealer for them to sell "pre-owned," so now they can charge market price for it, whatever that may be. I would do this option only if they agreed to make me substantially whole, which may be a challenge after taxes, fees, etc.
#3 Take the car and trade it to another dealer who has hinted they may have an allocation for me with timing that better suits my schedule (later this year).
#4 Take the car and sell it in the open market, though I don’t really want to do this if one of the other dealers (original or second one mentioned) could benefit from it. I am not looking to profit from this option but would like to get out without any loss.
Real question is Is this issue nearly 100% on the dealer for not being more communicative with me about timing of lock, etc.?
What was your experience with your dealer’s communication pre-lock?
Thanks so much for your thoughts.
Elated that I got a buildable CGTS 4.0 allocation, I spent a little time on the configurator speccing a build. This means it was nearly my first try at a build and I had planned to refine it over time. I shared it with my SA, who said something like "Thank you for being so thoughtful with the build."
I placed a deposit in Nov and the idea was to do Euro Delivery in May or June. I didn’t want the car much before then. I offered to do ED because the dealer gets an extra 718 allocation and I wouldn’t mind. As for ED itself, I am indifferent and could take it or leave it. But if it can benefit my dealer, who has been good to me, glad to accommodate.
Given the timing of the deposit, first shot at the configurator, and the expected ED timing, I figured I had plenty of time before a build locked. You can probably guess where this is going by now.
Without any communication from my dealer or SA (other than emails about a Taycan I am helping a non-Porsche friend build and obtain), there was no communication about the Cayman GTS 4.0. Until I got an email from Porsche last week informing me that my car had finished production.
I wasn’t even sure if it was real. But I sent it to my SA who confirmed it. He also LMK that ED was likely no longer an option because Porsche Germany had oversold the slots. (No problem on that, of course, for me.)
But the build was not finished. There’s stuff in it I don’t want (namely interior color) and stuff not in it I want (namely deviated stitching and more leather). I have had a preliminary conversation with my SA and I believe they will work with me.
It seems I have a few choices, assuming everyone agrees that I should have been informed of the build lock date (which I just learned was early Dec.) and should not be bound to take the car.
#1 Simply agree that the dealer will take and sell the car and hope that I get another CGTS 4.0 allocation, assuming the dealer gets any, about which they said they have no idea but would likely give me one.
#2 Take the car, drive it around the block, and bring it back to the dealer for them to sell "pre-owned," so now they can charge market price for it, whatever that may be. I would do this option only if they agreed to make me substantially whole, which may be a challenge after taxes, fees, etc.
#3 Take the car and trade it to another dealer who has hinted they may have an allocation for me with timing that better suits my schedule (later this year).
#4 Take the car and sell it in the open market, though I don’t really want to do this if one of the other dealers (original or second one mentioned) could benefit from it. I am not looking to profit from this option but would like to get out without any loss.
Real question is Is this issue nearly 100% on the dealer for not being more communicative with me about timing of lock, etc.?
What was your experience with your dealer’s communication pre-lock?
Thanks so much for your thoughts.
I'd keep it but would negotiate a better deal on the car. They dropped the ball by not guiding you through the buying process - which is their one and only job...
All the other options you listed above have risk that you don't end up with a car. I don't know that too many dealerships will have more allocations later this year given end of life - a dealership hinting they MIGHT have one wouldn't be enough for me to risk.
If you keep it and end up really unhappy (which I doubt), you could always sell it and break even it sounds like.
Sorry about this though - that really sucks.
01-30-2023, 09:55 PM
#8694
Officially Done Waiting
After 11.5 months waiting finally took delivery today. Of course it snowed a bit overnight. Even the short 2 mile drive home from the dealer was amazing! This is going to be fun. Off to PPF and ceramic tomorrow.
01-31-2023, 12:14 AM
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02-01-2023, 12:01 PM
#8698
Rennlist Member
Anyone else have a vehicle on the Siem Confucius? My father in law's GT4RS is on board. Looks like it makes a stop in Halifax on the 3rd or 4th then on to Baltimore by the 9th. It's being deliver to a dealer in NJ, assuming Baltimore would be the port it would arrive to? I think our plan is to take care of the 1000 mile break-in within the first 2 days of ownership by driving it from NJ to South Florida in 2 days. If he doesn't decide to ship it, I'll be sure to document the journey!
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02-01-2023, 02:53 PM
#8699
Rennlist Member
Anyone else have a vehicle on the Siem Confucius? My father in law's GT4RS is on board. Looks like it makes a stop in Halifax on the 3rd or 4th then on to Baltimore by the 9th. It's being deliver to a dealer in NJ, assuming Baltimore would be the port it would arrive to? I think our plan is to take care of the 1000 mile break-in within the first 2 days of ownership by driving it from NJ to South Florida in 2 days. If he doesn't decide to ship it, I'll be sure to document the journey!
I'm in PA, and your GT4RS will 100% be at the MD port.
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02-01-2023, 04:22 PM
#8700
Rennlist Member
Thought I recognized that delivery bay, we picked up our '22 Macan GTS from Porsche StL in August. I also just had a CPO '22 BGTS in Chalk delivered last week from Rocklin Porsche in Sacramento, just in time for this awesome St.Louis weather...