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View Poll Results: 981 Spyder Buyers: What allocation build date did you receive?
June 2015
1
0.97%
July 2015
4
3.88%
August 2015
2
1.94%
September 2015
16
15.53%
October 2015
18
17.48%
November 2015
10
9.71%
December 2015
19
18.45%
January 2016
4
3.88%
February 2016
9
8.74%
March 2016
14
13.59%
April 2016
4
3.88%
May 2016
2
1.94%
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Old 12-05-2015, 10:27 PM
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Instinctive reaction to "any" dealer-sourced option should be to question the usefulness and the price. As everyone noted, they are always marked up many times. And, often, downright questionable in value.
Old 12-06-2015, 12:12 AM
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Originally Posted by the_rider
Instinctive reaction to "any" dealer-sourced option should be to question the usefulness and the price. As everyone noted, they are always marked up many times. And, often, downright questionable in value.
My last dealership experience was with the corporate own BMW dealership here in manhattan and they were uber professional and really above board in every way unlike any car dealer I've ever dealt with.

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Old 12-06-2015, 10:15 AM
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Jean the decision on who you have do paint prep and coatings is all about professional detail shop. In my area I found none and the best one is 100 miles away. Don't settle for a crappy shop. I am having them drive down paying them mileage and a night at hotel because they are that good.
Old 12-06-2015, 10:37 AM
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Originally Posted by djlynch
Jean the decision on who you have do paint prep and coatings is all about professional detail shop. In my area I found none and the best one is 100 miles away. Don't settle for a crappy shop. I am having them drive down paying them mileage and a night at hotel because they are that good.
Thanks for the tip. I'll have to do some research. This shop across the street does a lot of work on some nice cars but you are right I have no idea how reputable they are, but I'm going to have to look them up and see their history and reviews. I have six days to figure something out. I sort of live in what's left of the automotive repair district in manhattan which is why the dealership is so close by me.
Old 12-06-2015, 06:31 PM
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Good news, the shop across the street actually is the dealer's goto shop which is why I see all the nice cars there and the guy just so happens to live in my building. The yelp reviews are basically positive except only for one which had to do with a stereo install that was understandably complicated. So I'll be talking to him tomorrow about estimates and such.
Old 12-07-2015, 09:33 PM
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My car got to my dealer over the weekend. The tracking report plan was for a December 25th arrival... I will get it on Friday and post pictures ! It is GT Silver with Classic interior, LWBS and black wheels.
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Awesome! Can't wait to see your car. Great color combo
Old 12-07-2015, 09:39 PM
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Originally Posted by GT3 Techno
My car got to my dealer over the weekend. The tracking report plan was for a December 25th arrival... I will get it on Friday and post pictures ! It is GT Silver with Classic interior, LWBS and black wheels.
Nice!!! Congrats!!!
Old 12-07-2015, 11:06 PM
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Originally Posted by navanoD
Nice!!! Congrats!!!
+1!
Old 12-07-2015, 11:42 PM
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Originally Posted by GT3 Techno
My car got to my dealer over the weekend. The tracking report plan was for a December 25th arrival... I will get it on Friday and post pictures ! It is GT Silver with Classic interior, LWBS and black wheels.
Congratulations! I had identical specs, then I second guessed on my wheels. Reverted back to standard silver today, and when Porsche accepted, my status also moved to V210. Locked down now. Hope your pics don't make me regret!
Old 12-10-2015, 11:32 PM
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I am dying...my car came into port (Florida) and it was loaded onto a truck last week. I am getting the car at Champion. Its not in yet...what is taking so long!?!?!
Old 12-11-2015, 03:20 PM
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My car entered the body shop today (V260). Classic interior, rhodium silver, 18 way sofas
Old 12-11-2015, 03:38 PM
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I'm picking up my car tomorrow morning! I feel like it's the day before Christmas.
Old 12-11-2015, 05:08 PM
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Its in. Off to the clear-bra shop, then on the truck. 4 days tops!
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I got the car... Stunning in person ! Didn't drive it much but this sound is LOUD... almost too much !
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