My situation is unique and I’m really not sure where I stand.

My dealer reached out to me in late June and said he had a cancellation for a ‘22 718 Spyder in V200 status. Said I needed to make a decision ASAP since build date is scheduled for July with delivery in Sept. Naturally, I went in immediately and submitted my build, filled out an application and put down a $5K deposit. He printed out ‘my’ build sheet along with the deposit information along with MSRP selling price and said he’d get back to me with a confirmation. No commission number or anything appears on very simple paperwork printouts.

Next week it’ll be a month and I haven’t heard anything and I believe neither has the SA. In theory the car would be locked in at this point and I even wanted to make one small modification to the build which I’d assume is too late. As grateful as I am to have been extended this opportunity (SA is truly fantastic), my senses tell me to second guess the opportunity. My question is, how does the process work if I have taken someone else’s allocation in a V200 status? Is it a seamless, immediate transfer to me or does it need to go through an additional round of Porsche red tape? Does it get bumped during transfer? I’ve put so much faith into this deal that I immediately sold my beloved 981 BS and now I’m having terrible withdrawals. I feel sad.

 

I would be asking the Sales Manager or making a visit to the dealer. I wouldn't be waiting around and asking a forum.

 

Do you have a build sheet from your salesperson with a commission number showing V200 and your name on it? if he can't provide that, it sounds like you don't have an allocation.

 

I was shown the previous person’s allocation build sheet and V200 status which the SA proudly pointed out. But I did not leave the dealership with anything resembling that type of build sheet. I’ve ordered cars in the past and to be honest just put my faith into it because I’m trusting. Reading posts though on RL has made me completely paranoid haha. Frustrating because there’s quite a few other Porsche’s out there I’m interested in but can’t do anything but wait. I really don’t want to lose this Spyder.

 

Unfortunately the SA doesn’t have any information and I’d never go over his head. Not that type of person. What I’m hoping to learn is if getting someone else’s allocation is smooth sailing or otherwise. That data would help me understand and be patient. I’m hoping it’s all normal and the newly assigned allocation to me is just going to take some additional time regardless of what I saw of the build sheet of the V200 and delivery status.

 

Your paperwork should look like this:

 

Thank you. I remember seeing that when I was there but my paperwork is just basic printouts. When I got home and looked over the paperwork I knew it wasn’t looking confident. But assumed I’d get something as follow up. Oy.

 

We have ordered two Porsches. In both instances the Sales Associate secured the build sheet, v200, with our name on it.

​​​​No Sales Manager required for updates or for changes to the order. The SA should be able to provide the status, lock date, and planned build date. It can shift, or course, but they should be able to provide it to you with no difficulty.

The only part of your experience that would concern me is the SA indicating they don't have knowledge and can't provide details to you. That would absolutely have me stopping by and verifying the build.

 

Thanks for the advice. I don’t want to sound desperate but at the same time I’m completely on hold which is not the best feeling. Went from an extreme high to just not feeling it. I’ll give the SA a call on Saturday. Hate sounded pushy but I think I do need something more than what I was given.

 

He has $5k of your money. It’s not being pushy, it’s getting your paperwork in order.

 

Yeah, THIS!! You are being waaay too passive here. You really need to make sure things are shored up.

 

Thanks, guys.

Okay, I’ll grab my ***** and do this the right way.

Been patient enough.

 

Let us know how it goes. If the build was/is scheduled for July it would have locked already and you would have a commission #, etc.

 

Best of luck! Let us know how it goes

 

Thanks, guys. Will do.