Updates on my build
11-21-2013, 06:16 PM
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Updates on my build
Just thought to share. I was originally slotted to Q1 production, but moved to a Q4 production slot. I don't have all the dates in front of me, but late December production to begin, hitting the Houston port 2/21.
Build order locked on Monday, but for some reason became unlocked today. Which was great b/c I added some options. Here's the gist of my build.
guards
all 0 cost options
PDLS
auto dim/rain sensor
lift
sound package plus
Bling:
full leather
key painted to match
red belts
light design
Really wanted a Euro Delivery, but not in February. Still on bucket list, so the next car will be targeted for euro delivery. No red stitching, thought I like the option, b/c I'm hoping for clubsport seats in the future, which I would expect to be available only in regular stitching.
Looking forward to hearing about all the earlier deliveries.
Build order locked on Monday, but for some reason became unlocked today. Which was great b/c I added some options. Here's the gist of my build.
guards
all 0 cost options
PDLS
auto dim/rain sensor
lift
sound package plus
Bling:
full leather
key painted to match
red belts
light design
Really wanted a Euro Delivery, but not in February. Still on bucket list, so the next car will be targeted for euro delivery. No red stitching, thought I like the option, b/c I'm hoping for clubsport seats in the future, which I would expect to be available only in regular stitching.
Looking forward to hearing about all the earlier deliveries.
Last edited by frayed; 11-22-2013 at 09:06 AM.
11-21-2013, 06:24 PM
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Curious to see if it locks again tomorrow. Mine also locked much earlier than I was told. Do you think the dealers get any sort of notification when an order is about to lock? Congrats!
(silly option but I wanted it)
11-21-2013, 07:21 PM
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Nice build! Mine supposed locked yesterday and is currently scheduled for completion 12/20, hitting the Port of Houston 2/07, and getting to the North Houston dealer 2/14, although the dealer says the time from completion to dealer delivery for other 911's has been running more like 4 to 5 weeks than the 8 weeks showing on the Porsche order system.
11-21-2013, 07:36 PM
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Hmnn, I was Q4 production was moved to Q1 production because of the delays. Last word about a week ago was a Jan 13 build completion. I need to follow up with my sales guy.
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11-21-2013, 08:54 PM
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Hi Frayed. Congrats.
I learned today that although my car has a VIN and its week 47 production (this week ending 24th Nov) it still says "delayed" next to the order line in the factory computer so at this stage the dealer is questioning exactly when it may be completed. This could be next week. A bit frustrating. My flights are booked Im there 5th Dec so I am hoping it will be ready by then or 10th at the latest. In the meantime I will visit museum again and also some sign seeing...
UK first delivery cars are awaiting for a ship to UK today.
Dubai received its first customer car last week flown directly form the factory for a rich Arab. Its white and he now has it. Nice!
Yesterday a German GT3 enthusiast took this picture at the Stuttgart factory holding station. He commented there were many GT3 and Turbo and that the GT3s were mostly white, red and black with only one yellow and one SB and a couple of Rhodium. It look slike they are awaiting processing for transportation or perhaps these are some of the early cars that need to go back for retrofitting improved "standard option".
Interestingly this german guy was at the dealership across the road (Zentrum) and met Hans Mezger who was getting into his personal DFI 997 (he is retired). He signed an autograph for the guy. Maybe he as a GT3 on order!
I learned today that although my car has a VIN and its week 47 production (this week ending 24th Nov) it still says "delayed" next to the order line in the factory computer so at this stage the dealer is questioning exactly when it may be completed. This could be next week. A bit frustrating. My flights are booked Im there 5th Dec so I am hoping it will be ready by then or 10th at the latest. In the meantime I will visit museum again and also some sign seeing...
UK first delivery cars are awaiting for a ship to UK today.
Dubai received its first customer car last week flown directly form the factory for a rich Arab. Its white and he now has it. Nice!
Yesterday a German GT3 enthusiast took this picture at the Stuttgart factory holding station. He commented there were many GT3 and Turbo and that the GT3s were mostly white, red and black with only one yellow and one SB and a couple of Rhodium. It look slike they are awaiting processing for transportation or perhaps these are some of the early cars that need to go back for retrofitting improved "standard option".
Interestingly this german guy was at the dealership across the road (Zentrum) and met Hans Mezger who was getting into his personal DFI 997 (he is retired). He signed an autograph for the guy. Maybe he as a GT3 on order!
11-21-2013, 09:17 PM
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Frayed here is a little trick for you when you do you European pick up and touring in teh future. Order online to have delivered to your hotel the following 991 front luggage set form Roadsterbags. They are only cheap nylon suitcases but at $200 set of three for front of 991 trunk you can fly in with soft bags and transfer luggage to be more organised for you trip then leave them in the trunk empty when you ship the car back. Even if you leave them behind they are cheap to make travel better (my wife doesn't like travelling with soft bag so we will take hardshell trolley cases and leave these in hotel till our return).
http://www.roadster-concept.de/roads....html#_911_991
http://www.roadster-concept.de/roads....html#_911_991
11-21-2013, 10:52 PM
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Yeah maybe Mr Mezger he getting old and no so sharp now and decide DCI engine ok and PDK-S too (maybe hes heard it will be the last "real" GT3?)....LOL! The father of the mezger engine takes delivery of new 991 GT3 on his own dime....Mmmm thats a thread headline I look forward to posting in the next few months....Im sure that will rip a few nighties around here....
11-22-2013, 12:08 AM
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Just thought to share. I was originally slotted to Q1 production, but moved to a Q4 production slot. I don't have all the dates in front of me, but late December production to begin, hitting the Houston port 2/21.
Build order locked on Monday, but for some reason became unlocked today. Which was great b/c I added some options. Here's the gist of my build.
guards
all 0 cost options
PDLS
auto dim/rain sensor
lift
sound package plus
Bling:
key painted to match
red belts
light design
Really wanted a Euro Delivery, but not in February. Still on bucket list, so the next car will be targeted for euro delivery. No red stitching, thought I like the option, b/c I'm hoping for clubsport seats in the future, which I would expect to be available only in regular stitching.
Looking forward to hearing about all the earlier deliveries.
Build order locked on Monday, but for some reason became unlocked today. Which was great b/c I added some options. Here's the gist of my build.
guards
all 0 cost options
PDLS
auto dim/rain sensor
lift
sound package plus
Bling:
key painted to match
red belts
light design
Really wanted a Euro Delivery, but not in February. Still on bucket list, so the next car will be targeted for euro delivery. No red stitching, thought I like the option, b/c I'm hoping for clubsport seats in the future, which I would expect to be available only in regular stitching.
Looking forward to hearing about all the earlier deliveries.