991 GT2RS
01-10-2018, 01:18 PM
#4696
Rennlist Member
I just got a call from my dealer.
Dealers don't know anything, but here is what he said:
He had two GT2RS in the system for his two 918 buyers but Porsche took them back out of the system.
Then he got the e-mail yesterday that all 991's will be 2018 models, but he said they really don't know anything yet, nor do they have any allocations.
Given the quantity of 991.2GT3 he has received he said there never has been this much new supply, and he was told they same will happen with the GT2RS.
Is the configurator correct, that if you do not take the leather interior you can only get whorehouse red?
http://www.porsche-code.com/PJIMSQ48
Dealers don't know anything, but here is what he said:
He had two GT2RS in the system for his two 918 buyers but Porsche took them back out of the system.
Then he got the e-mail yesterday that all 991's will be 2018 models, but he said they really don't know anything yet, nor do they have any allocations.
Given the quantity of 991.2GT3 he has received he said there never has been this much new supply, and he was told they same will happen with the GT2RS.
Is the configurator correct, that if you do not take the leather interior you can only get whorehouse red?
http://www.porsche-code.com/PJIMSQ48
His 2 918 customers got their status revoked?
01-10-2018, 01:58 PM
#4697
Three Wheelin'
If I may ask, what does this mean to your dealership in terms of getting the same allocations you were told last year about GT3 allocations. If I am not mistaken you were expecting more allocations than from 2017 for 2018. Or does that increase your allocations for this year 2018 on 991.2 GT3 and GT2RS?
Drive safe,
GT3RS-Fan1
Drive safe,
GT3RS-Fan1
01-10-2018, 02:06 PM
#4698
Rennlist Member
Thread Starter
Think it's a mistake to confuse various production windows with idea that these cars will somehow be very limited. AP said they won't and all indications are that he wasn't kidding. Personally, I'm looking forward to what this means for dealers playing mark-up and ordering games, and to seeing more cars actually driven.
As an aside, a year ago I went into local Ford dealer to check out Shelby GT350 sitting on the floor. Dealer had a $15k mark-up on the car and wouldn't even let me sit in it to check helmet clearance. Went in last week to check out a Focus RS and the same GT350 was sitting in the same place with the same mark-up. I just chuckled and walked out.
As an aside, a year ago I went into local Ford dealer to check out Shelby GT350 sitting on the floor. Dealer had a $15k mark-up on the car and wouldn't even let me sit in it to check helmet clearance. Went in last week to check out a Focus RS and the same GT350 was sitting in the same place with the same mark-up. I just chuckled and walked out.
No, they just lost the V whatever code in the system I think.
Something changed on his side and he said that Porsche is now ready to take the ADM for themselves and / or build as much as they can in as short a time as possible to fill a much bigger market.
I know dealers and SA don't know anything, but its what I understood he told me and he's been at it forever (Longest Porsche sales man at any US dealer).
They don't do ADM and are in it for the long con.
01-10-2018, 02:27 PM
#4699
If this turns out to be true, it's a bombshell. Great for those of us who don't have golden god status with our dealers, but likely bad for those whoa re used to getting any car at MSRP as they will likely be paying higher costs upfront and take a resale hit later.
01-10-2018, 03:33 PM
#4700
If I may ask, what does this mean to your dealership in terms of getting the same allocations you were told last year about GT3 allocations. If I am not mistaken you were expecting more allocations than from 2017 for 2018. Or does that increase your allocations for this year 2018 on 991.2 GT3 and GT2RS?
Drive safe,
GT3RS-Fan1
Drive safe,
GT3RS-Fan1
01-10-2018, 03:42 PM
#4702
Rennlist Member
Ah gotcha. So the original assigned build slots are gone. Porsche is shuffling the build slots then. Unless of course those 2 guys asked for PTS and got approved and PCNA needs to reassign them new ones.
01-10-2018, 04:17 PM
#4703
Rennlist Member
The black does look incredible, but I think "I'm going the "boring" route. This is where I'm at right now https://www.porsche.com/microsite/porsche-code/usa.aspx PJNLU9C8
I will also add cage, belts and other track goodies. I'll probably also look at opening the exhaust a bit, I'll decide that after some miles and options.
I will also add cage, belts and other track goodies. I'll probably also look at opening the exhaust a bit, I'll decide that after some miles and options.
01-10-2018, 04:25 PM
#4704
Removed from the system, I took to mean that the allocation date went away but he still has the allocations for his two VIP customers.
My dealer was told that the scenario of many more built than previous iterations for the GT2RS, just like the 991.2 GT3.
No, they just lost the V whatever code in the system I think.
Something changed on his side and he said that Porsche is now ready to take the ADM for themselves and / or build as much as they can in as short a time as possible to fill a much bigger market.
I know dealers and SA don't know anything, but its what I understood he told me and he's been at it forever (Longest Porsche sales man at any US dealer).
They don't do ADM and are in it for the long con.
My dealer was told that the scenario of many more built than previous iterations for the GT2RS, just like the 991.2 GT3.
No, they just lost the V whatever code in the system I think.
Something changed on his side and he said that Porsche is now ready to take the ADM for themselves and / or build as much as they can in as short a time as possible to fill a much bigger market.
I know dealers and SA don't know anything, but its what I understood he told me and he's been at it forever (Longest Porsche sales man at any US dealer).
They don't do ADM and are in it for the long con.
01-11-2018, 02:05 AM
#4706
01-11-2018, 08:56 AM
#4707
Rennlist Member
I’m sorry I’m sure this has been asked and answered before ...
Will it it be possible to retrofit the OEM roll bar into the US spec models, or is welded in at the factory?
Thanks.
Will it it be possible to retrofit the OEM roll bar into the US spec models, or is welded in at the factory?
Thanks.
01-11-2018, 11:54 AM
#4710
Former Vendor
Damn... Never liked black on a car more than the GT2 RS!