Theoretically- A waiting list
07-29-2016, 03:30 PM
#47
Just reading the vast differences of opinions from the few responders so far, its obvious youre never going to make everybody happy. Someone is going to mf you, no matter which route you go...
07-29-2016, 03:36 PM
#48
I think you should place high value on good customers, however you define them. I personally wouldn't give much preference to them being local per se. High dollar cars are bought all across the country. My last 4-5 cars were all sourced from over 1000 miles away, including a 4.0 from a cool ball player who hangs out here a lot 
Last edited by FLGT; 07-30-2016 at 08:40 AM.
07-29-2016, 03:37 PM
#49
07-29-2016, 03:53 PM
#50
You can't cherry pick. If you only buy GT cars at msrp from them and then spread your other purchases around the country to the lowest price all the while selling your GT cars outright to maximize profit, you aren't any value at all to the dealer.
07-29-2016, 04:11 PM
#53
07-29-2016, 04:17 PM
#55
Drifting
CJ,
IMO, create a list of commandments / workflow that YOU feel is fair on whom gets those special allocations. Be transparent about them with customers and stick to them.
IF it were me. My list would probably based on a point scale/ past ownership of Porsche's, long term holders of purchase cars and drivers. It's easy to spot flippers. At that point. Take consideration local customers, returned customers and first come first serve. From what i have observed from friends and on Rennlist, that those whom love the Porsche brand, have owned non-GT cars before owning a GT car. Most also own non-GT Porsche cars concurrently.
Example, close friend of mine has owned 11, 911s, and he recently got his first 2 allocations for GT cars. Me included, i owned 2 Porsche's before getting my GT car.
Mooty as a example. He owned several non-GT cars before GT cars. And he still does.
On a final note. I know a lot of people will not like this however, if you give an allocation for a .1 model to a specific individual, i would be extremely hesitant to give an allocation for a .2 model to the same individual that ordered a .1.
IMO, create a list of commandments / workflow that YOU feel is fair on whom gets those special allocations. Be transparent about them with customers and stick to them.
IF it were me. My list would probably based on a point scale/ past ownership of Porsche's, long term holders of purchase cars and drivers. It's easy to spot flippers. At that point. Take consideration local customers, returned customers and first come first serve. From what i have observed from friends and on Rennlist, that those whom love the Porsche brand, have owned non-GT cars before owning a GT car. Most also own non-GT Porsche cars concurrently.
Example, close friend of mine has owned 11, 911s, and he recently got his first 2 allocations for GT cars. Me included, i owned 2 Porsche's before getting my GT car.
Mooty as a example. He owned several non-GT cars before GT cars. And he still does.
On a final note. I know a lot of people will not like this however, if you give an allocation for a .1 model to a specific individual, i would be extremely hesitant to give an allocation for a .2 model to the same individual that ordered a .1.
Last edited by F1CrazyDriver; 07-29-2016 at 04:47 PM.
07-29-2016, 05:05 PM
#56
Rennlist Member
First of all, that you're even discussing this concept on an enthusiast forum immediately puts you way up the list of dealers IMHO. Thanks for that.
As many others here have stated, I think my first commandment would be: establish the rules and stick with them. I started down that path with a dealer. Purchased 2 new Pcars in less than 2 years based on the idea that you get in line, put down a deposit and pay MSRP for the highly desired cars. Then, after the rest of the world woke up to GT car ownership with the 991's, that policy got pushed aside for "highest bidder over MSRP!". F' the relationship; F' the loyalty.
Repeat customers should count for something; loyalty should count too. I get that dealers are businesses and are not NPO's. I just think there's a balance between the culture of this year's bottom line and the long game. I'll settle for: "The line starts now; want in?; put down a real deposit and wait." How customers are notified of the line starting would be based on factors mentioned above. My $.02. Thanks for actually listening C.J. If you open a dealership, you'll be my first call when looking for a car.
As many others here have stated, I think my first commandment would be: establish the rules and stick with them. I started down that path with a dealer. Purchased 2 new Pcars in less than 2 years based on the idea that you get in line, put down a deposit and pay MSRP for the highly desired cars. Then, after the rest of the world woke up to GT car ownership with the 991's, that policy got pushed aside for "highest bidder over MSRP!". F' the relationship; F' the loyalty.
Repeat customers should count for something; loyalty should count too. I get that dealers are businesses and are not NPO's. I just think there's a balance between the culture of this year's bottom line and the long game. I'll settle for: "The line starts now; want in?; put down a real deposit and wait." How customers are notified of the line starting would be based on factors mentioned above. My $.02. Thanks for actually listening C.J. If you open a dealership, you'll be my first call when looking for a car.
07-29-2016, 05:21 PM
#58
I would be happy to be one of your repeat and continuous out of state and sort of local customers especially after meeting you. I know when I choose to add a Mac to my garage you will be the first person I call, not Dallas or Houston, just because of how you treated the other day at your dealership. I think my father is now on the fence for a 12C spider instead of GT3.
07-29-2016, 06:12 PM
#59
Because they sold it to you at msrp and if you won't share, they are still going to want a piece of the market somehow, resulting in some of the BS that occurs now.
You can't cherry pick. If you only buy GT cars at msrp from them and then spread your other purchases around the country to the lowest price all the while selling your GT cars outright to maximize profit, you aren't any value at all to the dealer.
You can't cherry pick. If you only buy GT cars at msrp from them and then spread your other purchases around the country to the lowest price all the while selling your GT cars outright to maximize profit, you aren't any value at all to the dealer.
07-29-2016, 06:37 PM
#60
Three Wheelin'
Saw this new dealership on my way home from work the other day... Located right in the middle between Pacific and Circle Porsche...
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