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Old 09-17-2018, 10:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Dr Chill
Has anyone contacted the thread starter to ask if he was contacted by Champion?
Yes, I was finally contacted by Champions attorney over the weekend. That led into me contacting Champion direct. No GT3 allocations remain but they offered me a GT3RS allocation for a 2019 delivery, as well as reimbursing me with my deposit. No one was as upset as I in this ordeal but i’m Happy to report, Champion does appear to be offering deals with those criminalized. litigation was the last thing I wanted. All in all, I’m happy with the results. IMO, the Shiraaz story will eventual get deeper. It seems odd this could have gone on for years with no one ‘being in on it. I suppose time will tell. I hope the balance of the victimized group receive a fair deal from Champion.
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Absolutely happy for you so you lose nothing and have thrill of building a car.

They get a benefit too by selling you a more expensive car......interesting....

Porsche should step up and make more GT3s....what's the difference between 5000 and 5020 world wide to assist their top dealer with the 20 some customers wronged in this unfortunate situation...
Old 09-17-2018, 11:01 PM
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Originally Posted by dfoster


Yes, I was finally contacted by Champions attorney over the weekend. That led into me contacting Champion direct. No GT3 allocations remain but they offered me a GT3RS allocation for a 2019 delivery, as well as reimbursing me with my deposit. No one was as upset as I in this ordeal but i’m Happy to report, Champion does appear to be offering deals with those criminalized. litigation was the last thing I wanted. All in all, I’m happy with the results. IMO, the Shiraaz story will eventual get deeper. It seems odd this could have gone on for years with no one ‘being in on it. I suppose time will tell. I hope the balance of the victimized group receive a fair deal from Champion.
Congrats. I'm glad there will be a happy ending for you. I hope that all those trashing Champion will back down a little. Keeping SS on the payroll was a big mistake, I agree, but nobody will be hurt by their poor decision more than they will. This will be a costly error in judgement by Champion Porsche.

On a personal note, you were able to get the deal I wanted but couldn't get, a 2019 GT3RS allocation spot from Champion at MSRP. All things considered, I wouldn't have wanted it to happen the way it happened for you. Regardless, my wife said if I got a GT car she wouldn't ride in it, hence the TTS on order.
Old 09-17-2018, 11:02 PM
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Originally Posted by dfoster
Yes, I was finally contacted by Champions attorney over the weekend. That led into me contacting Champion direct. No GT3 allocations remain but they offered me a GT3RS allocation for a 2019 delivery, as well as reimbursing me with my deposit. No one was as upset as I in this ordeal but i’m Happy to report, Champion does appear to be offering deals with those criminalized. litigation was the last thing I wanted. All in all, I’m happy with the results. IMO, the Shiraaz story will eventual get deeper. It seems odd this could have gone on for years with no one ‘being in on it. I suppose time will tell. I hope the balance of the victimized group receive a fair deal from Champion.

Good to hear
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Originally Posted by Bartleby7334


Looks like Vimla has competition




Keep em coming! This guy hid his tracks well. Good thing a few pics were found by the articles.



Old 09-17-2018, 11:11 PM
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Originally Posted by abiazis
Absolutely happy for you so you lose nothing and have thrill of building a car.

They get a benefit too by selling you a more expensive car......interesting....

Porsche should step up and make more GT3s....what's the difference between 5000 and 5020 world wide to assist their top dealer with the 20 some customers wronged in this unfortunate situation...
I agree with you. I really thought Porsche would step up, but that wasn’t the case. Champion had no more GT3 allocations. They could get another but that was not guaranteed. I feared I’d be left in the cold. It was a tuff 2 weeks. I’m glad it’s over. The power of social media is truley amazing. I’ve interacted with some amazing guys...and I’ve talked to several victims over the phone. I think this thread did help and I hope all the victims come out of this ordeal happy in the end.
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Originally Posted by Dr Chill
Congrats. I'm glad there will be a happy ending for you. I hope that all those trashing Champion will back down a little. Keeping SS on the payroll was a big mistake, I agree, but nobody will be hurt by their poor decision more than they will. This will be a costly error in judgement by Champion Porsche.

On a personal note, you were able to get the deal I wanted but couldn't get, a 2019 GT3RS allocation spot from Champion at MSRP. All things considered, I wouldn't have wanted it to happen the way it happened for you. Regardless, my wife said if I got a GT car she wouldn't ride in it, hence the TTS on order.
Thank you for the kind note. I would not have wanted to sign up for this game even had I known the outcome.
Old 09-17-2018, 11:15 PM
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Originally Posted by STG
Good to hear
I agree, you should be a private investigator. Your commitment on this thread has been on point and thorough. I appreciate all you’ve shared.
Old 09-17-2018, 11:23 PM
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Glad to hear it is working out and Champion is stepping up for you!
Old 09-17-2018, 11:24 PM
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Originally Posted by dfoster
I agree, you should be a private investigator. Your commitment on this thread has been on point and thorough. I appreciate all you’ve shared.
Thanks .... The critics have no sympathy for the victims. If it doesn't affect them, they could care less. RL can be about watching out for other like minded enthusiasts. Not sure if things brings about any change to dealer/broker games, but at least exposes them. Please keep us posted.
Old 09-17-2018, 11:25 PM
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Originally Posted by dfoster


Yes, I was finally contacted by Champions attorney over the weekend. That led into me contacting Champion direct. No GT3 allocations remain but they offered me a GT3RS allocation for a 2019 delivery, as well as reimbursing me with my deposit. No one was as upset as I in this ordeal but i’m Happy to report, Champion does appear to be offering deals with those criminalized. litigation was the last thing I wanted. All in all, I’m happy with the results. IMO, the Shiraaz story will eventual get deeper. It seems odd this could have gone on for years with no one ‘being in on it. I suppose time will tell. I hope the balance of the victimized group receive a fair deal from Champion.
Can you please provide the name and contact number for their attorney? Unfortunately, a good friend of mine is a victim of this and I'd like to help him out, as well as myself. I was actually supposed to take his allocation with Champion, but not anymore. Sucks.

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Originally Posted by air-cooledjbj
Can you please provide the name and contact number for their attorney? Unfortunately, a good friend of mine is a victim of this and I'd like to help him out, as well as myself. I was actually supposed to take his allocation with Champion, but not anymore. Sucks.


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I hear you should call. Don't bother with emails.
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Originally Posted by dfoster


Yes, I was finally contacted by Champions attorney over the weekend. That led into me contacting Champion direct. No GT3 allocations remain but they offered me a GT3RS allocation for a 2019 delivery, as well as reimbursing me with my deposit. No one was as upset as I in this ordeal but i’m Happy to report, Champion does appear to be offering deals with those criminalized. litigation was the last thing I wanted. All in all, I’m happy with the results. IMO, the Shiraaz story will eventual get deeper. It seems odd this could have gone on for years with no one ‘being in on it. I suppose time will tell. I hope the balance of the victimized group receive a fair deal from Champion.
That’s awesome. Within seven days of the caca hitting the fan you’re getting made whole and getting a chance to buy an epic car. Sounds like they’re stepping up to make this right, as expected. Sucks to have to go through but an RS is one hell of a silver lining.
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Originally Posted by STG
http://www.shdlegalgroup.com/contact-us/

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I hear you should call. Don't bother with emails.
Thanks for the quick response!
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Originally Posted by dfoster


Yes, I was finally contacted by Champions attorney over the weekend. That led into me contacting Champion direct. No GT3 allocations remain but they offered me a GT3RS allocation for a 2019 delivery, as well as reimbursing me with my deposit. No one was as upset as I in this ordeal but i’m Happy to report, Champion does appear to be offering deals with those criminalized. litigation was the last thing I wanted. All in all, I’m happy with the results. IMO, the Shiraaz story will eventual get deeper. It seems odd this could have gone on for years with no one ‘being in on it. I suppose time will tell. I hope the balance of the victimized group receive a fair deal from Champion.
Congrats! Recognize, starting this thread most likely expedited that result for you.

Dan (is happy for you)


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