GT car / Salesman - Shiraaz Sookralli - Champion Porsche's VP of Marketing
09-13-2018, 12:04 AM
#331
The premium exists because a lot of buyers expect to own the cars almost for free or flip them, rather than buying them to drive them. Given the limited supply, that drives prices up beyond what the real demand warrants (real demand = people who plan to own the cars a while, put real miles on them, and sell at a loss because they've become used cars). There's somewhat of a bubble going on. This game of musical chairs has continued while the economy and stock markets have been strong, and interest rates have been low, but the music will eventually stop.
I don't know of any other consumer product which sells above MSRP, with consumers trying to outbid each other to get it.
I don't know of any other consumer product which sells above MSRP, with consumers trying to outbid each other to get it.
09-13-2018, 12:14 AM
#333
Three Wheelin'
The money is gone. Dude had 10 kids, child support and sounds like expensive habits. Someone else will be paying back the money, not the criminal. He won't make enough money in the future to ever pay back the whole amount. He was taking advantage of a situation and it caught up to him. I hope all those defrauded are made whole.
09-13-2018, 12:29 AM
#334
Banned
Well...
The dealer principle drowned in July...
https://wsvn.com/news/local/champion...rent-drownings
who was apparently involved with Sookalli https://rennlist.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1096705&referrerid=93689
see post #14
The only question is if Porsche has a firewall between them and the dealer.
The dealer principle drowned in July...
https://wsvn.com/news/local/champion...rent-drownings
who was apparently involved with Sookalli https://rennlist.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1096705&referrerid=93689
see post #14
The only question is if Porsche has a firewall between them and the dealer.
09-13-2018, 12:32 AM
#335
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The state of Florida dosnt take kindly to auto dealer infractions... Would be interesting to see if they are fined or lose their dealer license.
PCNA obviously have their finger on the pulse.... Waiting to see the outcome of the legals.... Then they will act accordingly.
I suspect many will sue the dealer.
No matter what the outcome, Champion name is tarnished.
I would be buying a Porsche from a near by dealer before setting foot in a place that could be shut down for an audit etc... place has gone to the dogs as far as im concerned. Time for the shareholders to move on.
PCNA obviously have their finger on the pulse.... Waiting to see the outcome of the legals.... Then they will act accordingly.
I suspect many will sue the dealer.
No matter what the outcome, Champion name is tarnished.
I would be buying a Porsche from a near by dealer before setting foot in a place that could be shut down for an audit etc... place has gone to the dogs as far as im concerned. Time for the shareholders to move on.
09-13-2018, 12:41 AM
#337
We should pool up our funds and offer to buyout Champion and change the name to Rennlist Porsche. haha
09-13-2018, 01:11 AM
#339
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Plenty of articles about Champion, startup selling unwanted models to get the volume of popular cars and the success story, the chapter 11, etc etc
Plenty of racing footage
The owner RIP had the last RHD purple 73RS in Trinidad. The car was found last year and it’s a mini serie on YouTube Now and they are writing a book about that car.
My footnote could be how the owners wife rear ended my parents who where on the way back from the Ford dealer to pick up my brand new Ford in 1996.
She drove a white 993 Turbo. That’s how I met the owner, he came to the accident in his black 993 Turbo.
I didn’t file a law suit. I’ve never told him once I got into Porsche’s.
Plenty of racing footage
The owner RIP had the last RHD purple 73RS in Trinidad. The car was found last year and it’s a mini serie on YouTube Now and they are writing a book about that car.
My footnote could be how the owners wife rear ended my parents who where on the way back from the Ford dealer to pick up my brand new Ford in 1996.
She drove a white 993 Turbo. That’s how I met the owner, he came to the accident in his black 993 Turbo.
I didn’t file a law suit. I’ve never told him once I got into Porsche’s.
09-13-2018, 01:13 AM
#340
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09-13-2018, 01:18 AM
#341
My heart goes out to all whom been a victim of this tragedy. There are no words to describe this crime and it is sad how common this becoming.
Brightside... Good thing is today's tech, he will eventually be found, either dead or alive, I am willing to bet on that.
09-13-2018, 02:06 AM
#344
Plenty of articles about Champion, startup selling unwanted models to get the volume of popular cars and the success story, the chapter 11, etc etc
Plenty of racing footage
The owner RIP had the last RHD purple 73RS in Trinidad. The car was found last year and it’s a mini serie on YouTube Now and they are writing a book about that car.
My footnote could be how the owners wife rear ended my parents who where on the way back from the Ford dealer to pick up my brand new Ford in 1996.
She drove a white 993 Turbo. That’s how I met the owner, he came to the accident in his black 993 Turbo.
I didn’t file a law suit. I’ve never told him once I got into Porsche’s.
09-13-2018, 02:58 AM
#345
I'm still amazed at the marketing genius of Rolex. They spew out over one million watches a year and still can project the illusion that they are somehow rare and special!
