PTS / CXX Stop Sale Order
01-21-2018, 11:02 AM
#31
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Something tells me PAG may not be making money on the PTS option, despite what they presently charge. The logistical cost quantified may come out to be much larger than a couple grand (it ain't just "paint"), when one factors in parts holding time and special handling, etc.
Everyone who's been to the factory will attest to everything being truly JIT. That, and one won't really know if the Zuffenhausen paint plant (can handle the vast number of colors in the PTS palette... don't forget craft too--remember the problems with UV?
PTS also seems to be a market-specific option. It's getting great reception in the Americas hence PCNA's pushing hard for it. Contrast that with Porsche China, which is giving a big fat "NO" to all PTS (at least for the special cars which they know will sell one way or another...)
Everyone who's been to the factory will attest to everything being truly JIT. That, and one won't really know if the Zuffenhausen paint plant (can handle the vast number of colors in the PTS palette... don't forget craft too--remember the problems with UV?
PTS also seems to be a market-specific option. It's getting great reception in the Americas hence PCNA's pushing hard for it. Contrast that with Porsche China, which is giving a big fat "NO" to all PTS (at least for the special cars which they know will sell one way or another...)
01-21-2018, 11:42 AM
#32
Something tells me PAG may not be making money on the PTS option, despite what they presently charge. The logistical cost quantified may come out to be much larger than a couple grand (it ain't just "paint"), when one factors in parts holding time and special handling, etc.
01-21-2018, 12:34 PM
#34
Well in fairness, most people aren't very well versed with the ins and outs of their own cars, let alone a PTS process. Speculation and hearsay is fine, as long as it's corrected and not propagated.
01-21-2018, 12:54 PM
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01-21-2018, 12:57 PM
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01-21-2018, 01:09 PM
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Ultimately the idea of the stripe showing as a CXX on the build and certificate of authenticity appeals to me.
01-21-2018, 01:22 PM
#38
Previously, there was a PTS order-stop on all Zuffenhausen cars until April (or after) allocations. Now there is a PTS order-stop on all Zuffenhausen cars regardless of the allocation month.
There is, however, this one exception: GT cars are permitted to have PTS on August (or later) allocations. Only GT cars. Normal 911/718's are under PTS order-stop.
If you have a PTS allocation in V215 or V250 status, you have nothing to be concerned with.
There is, however, this one exception: GT cars are permitted to have PTS on August (or later) allocations. Only GT cars. Normal 911/718's are under PTS order-stop.
If you have a PTS allocation in V215 or V250 status, you have nothing to be concerned with.
01-21-2018, 03:35 PM
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When you asked PCNA to re-open your V180 allocation, you started from scratch again. Here's how the codes work:
V110 means your dealer has submitted an order into PVMS and your order has "Text Handling" which needs to be reviewed and approved. On most configurations with normal color offerings, boxes are simply checked; the computer system can approve orders with normal colors and checked boxes. The computer system cannot handle "text handling." Text handling means a written message has been entered into the system and someone needs to review that message and make sure it's feasible and makes sense. When your dealer writes in a specific PTS color, that's "text handling." Anytime a note is written within the order, that is considered "text handling." If your order is in V110 status, it simply means you've requested something special and the software wants clarification and approval from the regional importer.
V180 is the next step. V180 means your regional importer (PCNA, etc.) has reviewed your written request (the "text" that needs to be "handled" within the order), and they have approved the special request. In V180, the dealer is no longer able to make changes to the order, unless you request PCNA to re-open the allocation. By doing so, you start from scratch and other orders can jump in your cue. In PTS orders, a V180 status generally means your regional importer has: 1) verified the color you requested is approved for that model; 2) verified the paint code entered matches the color imputed (Olive Green/274 - both match); 3) verified that PTS is available for the allocation month of your order (a request for PTS on a March allocation Turbo S will be denied, however a September allocation GT3 will be approved); 4) the rest of the configuration is feasible and the factory can permanently lock the order in V215 status for the remainder of the time until the normal freeze date passes and the allocation moves to V250.
V215 is the next step. V215 means the factory has now reviewed and approved your order, as well. Your order is now locked in V215 status, and the factory begins to order materials and coordinate paint/production schedules. Trying to change an allocation in V215 status is exceptionally difficult and usually not accepted. If materials have already been ordered for your allocation, it will absolutely not be permitted.
Once your order goes to V215, you are normally in the clear.
V250 means your allocation is readied for actual production. Materials from around the world have been ordered, produced and confirmed. Everything is ready for your car to be assembled.
However, NOTHING is set in stone, ever. The production of your car requires the synchronizing and assembly of thousands of parts, both within the factory and at world-wide suppliers. For example, the magnesium roof on the GT3RS is cut by POSCO in Korea, then travels to Canada for forming, then to the US for coating and eventually ends up on a robotic trolly on the factory floor at precisely the right time. That single piece of magnesium travels to 4 countries and 3 continents. There are an infinite number of suppliers involved and the transportation of those materials from suppliers to the factory is a highly complicated process. To bring all those pieces together at exactly the perfect moment (Just in Time) when your vehicle is at a very particular place on the assembly line is a truly stunning process.
Hopefully this helps clarify a subject enshrouded in confusion and mystery.
V110 means your dealer has submitted an order into PVMS and your order has "Text Handling" which needs to be reviewed and approved. On most configurations with normal color offerings, boxes are simply checked; the computer system can approve orders with normal colors and checked boxes. The computer system cannot handle "text handling." Text handling means a written message has been entered into the system and someone needs to review that message and make sure it's feasible and makes sense. When your dealer writes in a specific PTS color, that's "text handling." Anytime a note is written within the order, that is considered "text handling." If your order is in V110 status, it simply means you've requested something special and the software wants clarification and approval from the regional importer.
V180 is the next step. V180 means your regional importer (PCNA, etc.) has reviewed your written request (the "text" that needs to be "handled" within the order), and they have approved the special request. In V180, the dealer is no longer able to make changes to the order, unless you request PCNA to re-open the allocation. By doing so, you start from scratch and other orders can jump in your cue. In PTS orders, a V180 status generally means your regional importer has: 1) verified the color you requested is approved for that model; 2) verified the paint code entered matches the color imputed (Olive Green/274 - both match); 3) verified that PTS is available for the allocation month of your order (a request for PTS on a March allocation Turbo S will be denied, however a September allocation GT3 will be approved); 4) the rest of the configuration is feasible and the factory can permanently lock the order in V215 status for the remainder of the time until the normal freeze date passes and the allocation moves to V250.
V215 is the next step. V215 means the factory has now reviewed and approved your order, as well. Your order is now locked in V215 status, and the factory begins to order materials and coordinate paint/production schedules. Trying to change an allocation in V215 status is exceptionally difficult and usually not accepted. If materials have already been ordered for your allocation, it will absolutely not be permitted.
Once your order goes to V215, you are normally in the clear.
V250 means your allocation is readied for actual production. Materials from around the world have been ordered, produced and confirmed. Everything is ready for your car to be assembled.
However, NOTHING is set in stone, ever. The production of your car requires the synchronizing and assembly of thousands of parts, both within the factory and at world-wide suppliers. For example, the magnesium roof on the GT3RS is cut by POSCO in Korea, then travels to Canada for forming, then to the US for coating and eventually ends up on a robotic trolly on the factory floor at precisely the right time. That single piece of magnesium travels to 4 countries and 3 continents. There are an infinite number of suppliers involved and the transportation of those materials from suppliers to the factory is a highly complicated process. To bring all those pieces together at exactly the perfect moment (Just in Time) when your vehicle is at a very particular place on the assembly line is a truly stunning process.
Hopefully this helps clarify a subject enshrouded in confusion and mystery.
01-21-2018, 03:48 PM
#40
When you asked PCNA to re-open your V180 allocation, you started from scratch again. Here's how the codes work:
V110 means your dealer has submitted an order into PVMS and your order has "Text Handling" which needs to be reviewed and approved. On most configurations with normal color offerings, boxes are simply checked; the computer system can approve orders with normal colors and checked boxes. The computer system cannot handle "text handling." Text handling means a written message has been entered into the system and someone needs to review that message and make sure it's feasible and makes sense. When your dealer writes in a specific PTS color, that's "text handling." Anytime a note is written within the order, that is considered "text handling." If your order is in V110 status, it simply means you've requested something special and the software wants clarification and approval from the regional importer.
V180 is the next step. V180 means your regional importer (PCNA, etc.) has reviewed your written request (the "text" that needs to be "handled" within the order), and they have approved the special request. In V180, the dealer is no longer able to make changes to the order, unless you request PCNA to re-open the allocation. By doing so, you start from scratch and other orders can jump in your cue. In PTS orders, a V180 status generally means your regional importer has: 1) verified the color you requested is approved for that model; 2) verified the paint code entered matches the color imputed (Olive Green/274 - both match); 3) verified that PTS is available for the allocation month of your order (a request for PTS on a March allocation Turbo S will be denied, however a September allocation GT3 will be approved); 4) the rest of the configuration is feasible and the factory can permanently lock the order in V215 status for the remainder of the time until the normal freeze date passes and the allocation moves to V250.
V215 is the next step. V215 means the factory has now reviewed and approved your order, as well. Your order is now locked in V215 status, and the factory begins to order materials and coordinate paint/production schedules. Trying to change an allocation in V215 status is exceptionally difficult and usually not accepted. If materials have already been ordered for your allocation, it will absolutely not be permitted.
Once your order goes to V215, you are normally in the clear.
V250 means your allocation is readied for actual production. Materials from around the world have been ordered, produced and confirmed. Everything is ready for your car to be assembled.
However, NOTHING is set in stone, ever. The production of your car requires the synchronizing and assembly of thousands of parts, both within the factory and at world-wide suppliers. For example, the magnesium roof on the GT3RS is cut by POSCO in Korea, then travels to Canada for forming, then to the US for coating and eventually ends up on a robotic trolly on the factory floor at precisely the right time. That single piece of magnesium travels to 4 countries and 3 continents. There are an infinite number of suppliers involved and the transportation of those materials from suppliers to the factory is a highly complicated process. To bring all those pieces together at exactly the perfect moment (Just in Time) when your vehicle is at a very particular place on the assembly line is a truly stunning process.
Hopefully this helps clarify a subject enshrouded in confusion and mystery.
V110 means your dealer has submitted an order into PVMS and your order has "Text Handling" which needs to be reviewed and approved. On most configurations with normal color offerings, boxes are simply checked; the computer system can approve orders with normal colors and checked boxes. The computer system cannot handle "text handling." Text handling means a written message has been entered into the system and someone needs to review that message and make sure it's feasible and makes sense. When your dealer writes in a specific PTS color, that's "text handling." Anytime a note is written within the order, that is considered "text handling." If your order is in V110 status, it simply means you've requested something special and the software wants clarification and approval from the regional importer.
V180 is the next step. V180 means your regional importer (PCNA, etc.) has reviewed your written request (the "text" that needs to be "handled" within the order), and they have approved the special request. In V180, the dealer is no longer able to make changes to the order, unless you request PCNA to re-open the allocation. By doing so, you start from scratch and other orders can jump in your cue. In PTS orders, a V180 status generally means your regional importer has: 1) verified the color you requested is approved for that model; 2) verified the paint code entered matches the color imputed (Olive Green/274 - both match); 3) verified that PTS is available for the allocation month of your order (a request for PTS on a March allocation Turbo S will be denied, however a September allocation GT3 will be approved); 4) the rest of the configuration is feasible and the factory can permanently lock the order in V215 status for the remainder of the time until the normal freeze date passes and the allocation moves to V250.
V215 is the next step. V215 means the factory has now reviewed and approved your order, as well. Your order is now locked in V215 status, and the factory begins to order materials and coordinate paint/production schedules. Trying to change an allocation in V215 status is exceptionally difficult and usually not accepted. If materials have already been ordered for your allocation, it will absolutely not be permitted.
Once your order goes to V215, you are normally in the clear.
V250 means your allocation is readied for actual production. Materials from around the world have been ordered, produced and confirmed. Everything is ready for your car to be assembled.
However, NOTHING is set in stone, ever. The production of your car requires the synchronizing and assembly of thousands of parts, both within the factory and at world-wide suppliers. For example, the magnesium roof on the GT3RS is cut by POSCO in Korea, then travels to Canada for forming, then to the US for coating and eventually ends up on a robotic trolly on the factory floor at precisely the right time. That single piece of magnesium travels to 4 countries and 3 continents. There are an infinite number of suppliers involved and the transportation of those materials from suppliers to the factory is a highly complicated process. To bring all those pieces together at exactly the perfect moment (Just in Time) when your vehicle is at a very particular place on the assembly line is a truly stunning process.
Hopefully this helps clarify a subject enshrouded in confusion and mystery.
01-21-2018, 04:13 PM
#41
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Fantastic summary, thanks!
01-21-2018, 04:17 PM
#42
Great explanation. I remember my sales associate told me changing PTS color is a big no no. At V180 was told changing colors could risk the PTS allocation. Other than color, option changes are no problem, as I made a few at V180, again color a big no no.
01-21-2018, 04:24 PM
#43
When you asked PCNA to re-open your V180 allocation, you started from scratch again. Here's how the codes work:
V110 means your dealer has submitted an order into PVMS and your order has "Text Handling" which needs to be reviewed and approved. On most configurations with normal color offerings, boxes are simply checked; the computer system can approve orders with normal colors and checked boxes. The computer system cannot handle "text handling." Text handling means a written message has been entered into the system and someone needs to review that message and make sure it's feasible and makes sense. When your dealer writes in a specific PTS color, that's "text handling." Anytime a note is written within the order, that is considered "text handling." If your order is in V110 status, it simply means you've requested something special and the software wants clarification and approval from the regional importer.
V180 is the next step. V180 means your regional importer (PCNA, etc.) has reviewed your written request (the "text" that needs to be "handled" within the order), and they have approved the special request. In V180, the dealer is no longer able to make changes to the order, unless you request PCNA to re-open the allocation. By doing so, you start from scratch and other orders can jump in your cue. In PTS orders, a V180 status generally means your regional importer has: 1) verified the color you requested is approved for that model; 2) verified the paint code entered matches the color imputed (Olive Green/274 - both match); 3) verified that PTS is available for the allocation month of your order (a request for PTS on a March allocation Turbo S will be denied, however a September allocation GT3 will be approved); 4) the rest of the configuration is feasible and the factory can permanently lock the order in V215 status for the remainder of the time until the normal freeze date passes and the allocation moves to V250.
V215 is the next step. V215 means the factory has now reviewed and approved your order, as well. Your order is now locked in V215 status, and the factory begins to order materials and coordinate paint/production schedules. Trying to change an allocation in V215 status is exceptionally difficult and usually not accepted. If materials have already been ordered for your allocation, it will absolutely not be permitted.
Once your order goes to V215, you are normally in the clear.
V250 means your allocation is readied for actual production. Materials from around the world have been ordered, produced and confirmed. Everything is ready for your car to be assembled.
However, NOTHING is set in stone, ever. The production of your car requires the synchronizing and assembly of thousands of parts, both within the factory and at world-wide suppliers. For example, the magnesium roof on the GT3RS is cut by POSCO in Korea, then travels to Canada for forming, then to the US for coating and eventually ends up on a robotic trolly on the factory floor at precisely the right time. That single piece of magnesium travels to 4 countries and 3 continents. There are an infinite number of suppliers involved and the transportation of those materials from suppliers to the factory is a highly complicated process. To bring all those pieces together at exactly the perfect moment (Just in Time) when your vehicle is at a very particular place on the assembly line is a truly stunning process.
Hopefully this helps clarify a subject enshrouded in confusion and mystery.
V110 means your dealer has submitted an order into PVMS and your order has "Text Handling" which needs to be reviewed and approved. On most configurations with normal color offerings, boxes are simply checked; the computer system can approve orders with normal colors and checked boxes. The computer system cannot handle "text handling." Text handling means a written message has been entered into the system and someone needs to review that message and make sure it's feasible and makes sense. When your dealer writes in a specific PTS color, that's "text handling." Anytime a note is written within the order, that is considered "text handling." If your order is in V110 status, it simply means you've requested something special and the software wants clarification and approval from the regional importer.
V180 is the next step. V180 means your regional importer (PCNA, etc.) has reviewed your written request (the "text" that needs to be "handled" within the order), and they have approved the special request. In V180, the dealer is no longer able to make changes to the order, unless you request PCNA to re-open the allocation. By doing so, you start from scratch and other orders can jump in your cue. In PTS orders, a V180 status generally means your regional importer has: 1) verified the color you requested is approved for that model; 2) verified the paint code entered matches the color imputed (Olive Green/274 - both match); 3) verified that PTS is available for the allocation month of your order (a request for PTS on a March allocation Turbo S will be denied, however a September allocation GT3 will be approved); 4) the rest of the configuration is feasible and the factory can permanently lock the order in V215 status for the remainder of the time until the normal freeze date passes and the allocation moves to V250.
V215 is the next step. V215 means the factory has now reviewed and approved your order, as well. Your order is now locked in V215 status, and the factory begins to order materials and coordinate paint/production schedules. Trying to change an allocation in V215 status is exceptionally difficult and usually not accepted. If materials have already been ordered for your allocation, it will absolutely not be permitted.
Once your order goes to V215, you are normally in the clear.
V250 means your allocation is readied for actual production. Materials from around the world have been ordered, produced and confirmed. Everything is ready for your car to be assembled.
However, NOTHING is set in stone, ever. The production of your car requires the synchronizing and assembly of thousands of parts, both within the factory and at world-wide suppliers. For example, the magnesium roof on the GT3RS is cut by POSCO in Korea, then travels to Canada for forming, then to the US for coating and eventually ends up on a robotic trolly on the factory floor at precisely the right time. That single piece of magnesium travels to 4 countries and 3 continents. There are an infinite number of suppliers involved and the transportation of those materials from suppliers to the factory is a highly complicated process. To bring all those pieces together at exactly the perfect moment (Just in Time) when your vehicle is at a very particular place on the assembly line is a truly stunning process.
Hopefully this helps clarify a subject enshrouded in confusion and mystery.
01-21-2018, 04:54 PM
#44
When you asked PCNA to re-open your V180 allocation, you started from scratch again. Here's how the codes work:
V110 means your dealer has submitted an order into PVMS and your order has "Text Handling" which needs to be reviewed and approved. On most configurations with normal color offerings, boxes are simply checked; the computer system can approve orders with normal colors and checked boxes. The computer system cannot handle "text handling." Text handling means a written message has been entered into the system and someone needs to review that message and make sure it's feasible and makes sense. When your dealer writes in a specific PTS color, that's "text handling." Anytime a note is written within the order, that is considered "text handling." If your order is in V110 status, it simply means you've requested something special and the software wants clarification and approval from the regional importer.
V180 is the next step. V180 means your regional importer (PCNA, etc.) has reviewed your written request (the "text" that needs to be "handled" within the order), and they have approved the special request. In V180, the dealer is no longer able to make changes to the order, unless you request PCNA to re-open the allocation. By doing so, you start from scratch and other orders can jump in your cue. In PTS orders, a V180 status generally means your regional importer has: 1) verified the color you requested is approved for that model; 2) verified the paint code entered matches the color imputed (Olive Green/274 - both match); 3) verified that PTS is available for the allocation month of your order (a request for PTS on a March allocation Turbo S will be denied, however a September allocation GT3 will be approved); 4) the rest of the configuration is feasible and the factory can permanently lock the order in V215 status for the remainder of the time until the normal freeze date passes and the allocation moves to V250.
V215 is the next step. V215 means the factory has now reviewed and approved your order, as well. Your order is now locked in V215 status, and the factory begins to order materials and coordinate paint/production schedules. Trying to change an allocation in V215 status is exceptionally difficult and usually not accepted. If materials have already been ordered for your allocation, it will absolutely not be permitted.
Once your order goes to V215, you are normally in the clear.
V250 means your allocation is readied for actual production. Materials from around the world have been ordered, produced and confirmed. Everything is ready for your car to be assembled.
However, NOTHING is set in stone, ever. The production of your car requires the synchronizing and assembly of thousands of parts, both within the factory and at world-wide suppliers. For example, the magnesium roof on the GT3RS is cut by POSCO in Korea, then travels to Canada for forming, then to the US for coating and eventually ends up on a robotic trolly on the factory floor at precisely the right time. That single piece of magnesium travels to 4 countries and 3 continents. There are an infinite number of suppliers involved and the transportation of those materials from suppliers to the factory is a highly complicated process. To bring all those pieces together at exactly the perfect moment (Just in Time) when your vehicle is at a very particular place on the assembly line is a truly stunning process.
Hopefully this helps clarify a subject enshrouded in confusion and mystery.
V110 means your dealer has submitted an order into PVMS and your order has "Text Handling" which needs to be reviewed and approved. On most configurations with normal color offerings, boxes are simply checked; the computer system can approve orders with normal colors and checked boxes. The computer system cannot handle "text handling." Text handling means a written message has been entered into the system and someone needs to review that message and make sure it's feasible and makes sense. When your dealer writes in a specific PTS color, that's "text handling." Anytime a note is written within the order, that is considered "text handling." If your order is in V110 status, it simply means you've requested something special and the software wants clarification and approval from the regional importer.
V180 is the next step. V180 means your regional importer (PCNA, etc.) has reviewed your written request (the "text" that needs to be "handled" within the order), and they have approved the special request. In V180, the dealer is no longer able to make changes to the order, unless you request PCNA to re-open the allocation. By doing so, you start from scratch and other orders can jump in your cue. In PTS orders, a V180 status generally means your regional importer has: 1) verified the color you requested is approved for that model; 2) verified the paint code entered matches the color imputed (Olive Green/274 - both match); 3) verified that PTS is available for the allocation month of your order (a request for PTS on a March allocation Turbo S will be denied, however a September allocation GT3 will be approved); 4) the rest of the configuration is feasible and the factory can permanently lock the order in V215 status for the remainder of the time until the normal freeze date passes and the allocation moves to V250.
V215 is the next step. V215 means the factory has now reviewed and approved your order, as well. Your order is now locked in V215 status, and the factory begins to order materials and coordinate paint/production schedules. Trying to change an allocation in V215 status is exceptionally difficult and usually not accepted. If materials have already been ordered for your allocation, it will absolutely not be permitted.
Once your order goes to V215, you are normally in the clear.
V250 means your allocation is readied for actual production. Materials from around the world have been ordered, produced and confirmed. Everything is ready for your car to be assembled.
However, NOTHING is set in stone, ever. The production of your car requires the synchronizing and assembly of thousands of parts, both within the factory and at world-wide suppliers. For example, the magnesium roof on the GT3RS is cut by POSCO in Korea, then travels to Canada for forming, then to the US for coating and eventually ends up on a robotic trolly on the factory floor at precisely the right time. That single piece of magnesium travels to 4 countries and 3 continents. There are an infinite number of suppliers involved and the transportation of those materials from suppliers to the factory is a highly complicated process. To bring all those pieces together at exactly the perfect moment (Just in Time) when your vehicle is at a very particular place on the assembly line is a truly stunning process.
Hopefully this helps clarify a subject enshrouded in confusion and mystery.
Now I’m here wondering if orders like mine will be honored or rejected next week...
01-21-2018, 05:07 PM
#45
When you asked PCNA to re-open your V180 allocation, you started from scratch again. Here's how the codes work:
V110 means your dealer has submitted an order into PVMS and your order has "Text Handling" which needs to be reviewed and approved. On most configurations with normal color offerings, boxes are simply checked; the computer system can approve orders with normal colors and checked boxes. The computer system cannot handle "text handling." Text handling means a written message has been entered into the system and someone needs to review that message and make sure it's feasible and makes sense. When your dealer writes in a specific PTS color, that's "text handling." Anytime a note is written within the order, that is considered "text handling." If your order is in V110 status, it simply means you've requested something special and the software wants clarification and approval from the regional importer.
V180 is the next step. V180 means your regional importer (PCNA, etc.) has reviewed your written request (the "text" that needs to be "handled" within the order), and they have approved the special request. In V180, the dealer is no longer able to make changes to the order, unless you request PCNA to re-open the allocation. By doing so, you start from scratch and other orders can jump in your cue. In PTS orders, a V180 status generally means your regional importer has: 1) verified the color you requested is approved for that model; 2) verified the paint code entered matches the color imputed (Olive Green/274 - both match); 3) verified that PTS is available for the allocation month of your order (a request for PTS on a March allocation Turbo S will be denied, however a September allocation GT3 will be approved); 4) the rest of the configuration is feasible and the factory can permanently lock the order in V215 status for the remainder of the time until the normal freeze date passes and the allocation moves to V250.
V215 is the next step. V215 means the factory has now reviewed and approved your order, as well. Your order is now locked in V215 status, and the factory begins to order materials and coordinate paint/production schedules. Trying to change an allocation in V215 status is exceptionally difficult and usually not accepted. If materials have already been ordered for your allocation, it will absolutely not be permitted.
Once your order goes to V215, you are normally in the clear.
V250 means your allocation is readied for actual production. Materials from around the world have been ordered, produced and confirmed. Everything is ready for your car to be assembled.
However, NOTHING is set in stone, ever. The production of your car requires the synchronizing and assembly of thousands of parts, both within the factory and at world-wide suppliers. For example, the magnesium roof on the GT3RS is cut by POSCO in Korea, then travels to Canada for forming, then to the US for coating and eventually ends up on a robotic trolly on the factory floor at precisely the right time. That single piece of magnesium travels to 4 countries and 3 continents. There are an infinite number of suppliers involved and the transportation of those materials from suppliers to the factory is a highly complicated process. To bring all those pieces together at exactly the perfect moment (Just in Time) when your vehicle is at a very particular place on the assembly line is a truly stunning process.
Hopefully this helps clarify a subject enshrouded in confusion and mystery.
V110 means your dealer has submitted an order into PVMS and your order has "Text Handling" which needs to be reviewed and approved. On most configurations with normal color offerings, boxes are simply checked; the computer system can approve orders with normal colors and checked boxes. The computer system cannot handle "text handling." Text handling means a written message has been entered into the system and someone needs to review that message and make sure it's feasible and makes sense. When your dealer writes in a specific PTS color, that's "text handling." Anytime a note is written within the order, that is considered "text handling." If your order is in V110 status, it simply means you've requested something special and the software wants clarification and approval from the regional importer.
V180 is the next step. V180 means your regional importer (PCNA, etc.) has reviewed your written request (the "text" that needs to be "handled" within the order), and they have approved the special request. In V180, the dealer is no longer able to make changes to the order, unless you request PCNA to re-open the allocation. By doing so, you start from scratch and other orders can jump in your cue. In PTS orders, a V180 status generally means your regional importer has: 1) verified the color you requested is approved for that model; 2) verified the paint code entered matches the color imputed (Olive Green/274 - both match); 3) verified that PTS is available for the allocation month of your order (a request for PTS on a March allocation Turbo S will be denied, however a September allocation GT3 will be approved); 4) the rest of the configuration is feasible and the factory can permanently lock the order in V215 status for the remainder of the time until the normal freeze date passes and the allocation moves to V250.
V215 is the next step. V215 means the factory has now reviewed and approved your order, as well. Your order is now locked in V215 status, and the factory begins to order materials and coordinate paint/production schedules. Trying to change an allocation in V215 status is exceptionally difficult and usually not accepted. If materials have already been ordered for your allocation, it will absolutely not be permitted.
Once your order goes to V215, you are normally in the clear.
V250 means your allocation is readied for actual production. Materials from around the world have been ordered, produced and confirmed. Everything is ready for your car to be assembled.
However, NOTHING is set in stone, ever. The production of your car requires the synchronizing and assembly of thousands of parts, both within the factory and at world-wide suppliers. For example, the magnesium roof on the GT3RS is cut by POSCO in Korea, then travels to Canada for forming, then to the US for coating and eventually ends up on a robotic trolly on the factory floor at precisely the right time. That single piece of magnesium travels to 4 countries and 3 continents. There are an infinite number of suppliers involved and the transportation of those materials from suppliers to the factory is a highly complicated process. To bring all those pieces together at exactly the perfect moment (Just in Time) when your vehicle is at a very particular place on the assembly line is a truly stunning process.
Hopefully this helps clarify a subject enshrouded in confusion and mystery.