Saying Goodbye to my Golf Blue .2GT3
08-08-2018, 01:25 PM
#349
Nordschleife Master
^^ I get that.
Martin bet on the right dealer. I thought I did also.
I gave my dealer a deposit in 2007 and bought all my new cars from them at MSRP.
I have a piece of paper that says I get first non VIP allocation GT2RS or GT3RS from 2015 when I again let my deposit ride.
Now they claim not to have allocations. But GT2RS is sitting in the showroom?
Sales guy does nothing but bitch and stopped replying, never got the “you get the next one” words, so I can take a hint.
Im pretty sure I will get one next year as the big quantities arrive, perhaps from other friendly dealers but if my dealer refunds the deposit, its probably easier to start over with a different brand, than it is to start all over building up a relation with local Porsche dealers.
Martin bet on the right dealer. I thought I did also.
I gave my dealer a deposit in 2007 and bought all my new cars from them at MSRP.
I have a piece of paper that says I get first non VIP allocation GT2RS or GT3RS from 2015 when I again let my deposit ride.
Now they claim not to have allocations. But GT2RS is sitting in the showroom?
Sales guy does nothing but bitch and stopped replying, never got the “you get the next one” words, so I can take a hint.
Im pretty sure I will get one next year as the big quantities arrive, perhaps from other friendly dealers but if my dealer refunds the deposit, its probably easier to start over with a different brand, than it is to start all over building up a relation with local Porsche dealers.
08-08-2018, 01:34 PM
#350
This whole thread is a joke. Martin can do whatever the f*ck he wants with his cars. Lose Money, make money, flipper, not a flipper, doesn't matter. It's his money and prerogative. Same thing for P Dealers. They are for "profit business", if you don't like it, then go buy something else. Other than that, go pound sand. The last time I checked, when anyone sells anything we all try to make some money. It's called "Capitalism", look it up.
Owning a "New or Classic" Porsche means we all have to play the game. Purists my ***, we all play the same game so stop pretending to be above it all. Move on and go drive.
Cheers.
Owning a "New or Classic" Porsche means we all have to play the game. Purists my ***, we all play the same game so stop pretending to be above it all. Move on and go drive.
Cheers.
08-08-2018, 01:39 PM
#351
Rennlist Member
I "ordered" V70 GT2RS and GT3RS.
My dealer is no-go so far and I'm reading between the lines.
I have some friends that want to go buy different brands to spite Porsche. Me not yet, but its tempting.
And I have other and some are the same friends that are just as fedup as me, or just want to help, and they have written letters and called in favors at their dealers and Porsche NA against my wish, because if that happens I owe these guys and that takes as much fun out of it as paying over MSRP.
They have indicated that their Porsche relation will get me an allocation, and I'm pretyy sure it will happen.
Noting in life happens without the desire to make it happen and I just don't want it bad enough to pay over MSRP or call in favors.
I'm OK with Porsche not to selling me new cars and instead give allocations to people who want it more, or are influencers like tennis stars, youtubers and flippers instead.
Porsche doesn't want an idiot like me as a customer that puts 30K (20K track) miles on in 3 years and only buys a new Porsche every few years?
And they sell plenty of Macan's without me.
If nothing happens, I will see what's in the secondary market or buy another brand next year. Mr. Purple is going strong, and has another year of track work in it no problem..
After that it will probably last my life time as my daily driver.
08-08-2018, 01:42 PM
#352
Addict
Rennlist Member
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I visited the local McLaren dealer just for fun last night and the salesman said that disgruntled Porsche owners (and attempted owners) are a big part of their new customer acquisitions.
08-08-2018, 01:52 PM
#353
Rennlist Member
Of course.
Im friendly with local MB dealer. Pretty sure I get discount, ED and a hug if I walk in with a check for an AMG GTR.
Have I mentioned I’m building new home 10 mins Fromm Renntech USA?
ive rented Sebring September 6th for myself and a few friends and one of them will bring a fully Rennteched AMG GTR.. I can’t keep up with it..So far zero issues. Front brakes need ceramic rotors and a bit more brake cooling.
Im friendly with local MB dealer. Pretty sure I get discount, ED and a hug if I walk in with a check for an AMG GTR.
Have I mentioned I’m building new home 10 mins Fromm Renntech USA?
ive rented Sebring September 6th for myself and a few friends and one of them will bring a fully Rennteched AMG GTR.. I can’t keep up with it..So far zero issues. Front brakes need ceramic rotors and a bit more brake cooling.
08-08-2018, 01:58 PM
#354
Race Director
I don't know Peter, hearing how many hard track miles you have racked up on your RS with practically zero issues is about the best advertising Porsche could ever hope for. They should be asking/begging you and OrthoJoe to take the cars from them. JMHO.
08-08-2018, 02:00 PM
#355
Nordschleife Master
No.
I "ordered" V70 GT2RS and GT3RS.
My dealer is no-go so far and I'm reading between the lines.
I have some friends that want to go buy different brands to spite Porsche. Me not yet, but its tempting.
And I have other and some are the same friends that are just as fedup as me, or just want to help, and they have written letters and called in favors at their dealers and Porsche NA against my wish, because if that happens I owe these guys and that takes as much fun out of it as paying over MSRP.
They have indicated that their Porsche relation will get me an allocation, and I'm pretyy sure it will happen.
Noting in life happens without the desire to make it happen and I just don't want it bad enough to pay over MSRP or call in favors.
I'm OK with Porsche not to selling me new cars and instead give allocations to people who want it more, or are influencers like tennis stars, youtubers and flippers instead.
Porsche doesn't want an idiot like me as a customer that puts 30K (20K track) miles on in 3 years and only buys a new Porsche every few years?
And they sell plenty of Macan's without me.
If nothing happens, I will see what's in the secondary market or buy another brand next year. Mr. Purple is going strong, and has another year of track work in it no problem..
After that it will probably last my life time as my daily driver.
I "ordered" V70 GT2RS and GT3RS.
My dealer is no-go so far and I'm reading between the lines.
I have some friends that want to go buy different brands to spite Porsche. Me not yet, but its tempting.
And I have other and some are the same friends that are just as fedup as me, or just want to help, and they have written letters and called in favors at their dealers and Porsche NA against my wish, because if that happens I owe these guys and that takes as much fun out of it as paying over MSRP.
They have indicated that their Porsche relation will get me an allocation, and I'm pretyy sure it will happen.
Noting in life happens without the desire to make it happen and I just don't want it bad enough to pay over MSRP or call in favors.
I'm OK with Porsche not to selling me new cars and instead give allocations to people who want it more, or are influencers like tennis stars, youtubers and flippers instead.
Porsche doesn't want an idiot like me as a customer that puts 30K (20K track) miles on in 3 years and only buys a new Porsche every few years?
And they sell plenty of Macan's without me.
If nothing happens, I will see what's in the secondary market or buy another brand next year. Mr. Purple is going strong, and has another year of track work in it no problem..
After that it will probably last my life time as my daily driver.
08-08-2018, 02:02 PM
#356
Rennlist Member
Yeah, but Porsche and their dealers make more on no warranty work for cars and coffee drivers (Not that mine needed much, just one cooling pipe) and selling Macan's via Youtubers with millions of followers.
I did spend $14K with the Porsche dealer for the first tow annual services and recommended track-preventive parts replacement. 3rd annual service is due in 4 weeks, It will be the last time visiting the dealer perhaps.
I did spend $14K with the Porsche dealer for the first tow annual services and recommended track-preventive parts replacement. 3rd annual service is due in 4 weeks, It will be the last time visiting the dealer perhaps.
08-08-2018, 02:04 PM
#358
Nordschleife Master
Yeah, but Porsche and their dealers make more on no warranty work for cars and coffee drivers (Not that mine needed much, just one cooling pipe) and selling Macan's via Youtubers with millions of followers.
I did spend $14K with the Porsche dealer for the first tow annual services and recommended track-preventive parts replacement. 3rd annual service is due in 4 weeks, It will be the last time visiting the dealer perhaps.
I did spend $14K with the Porsche dealer for the first tow annual services and recommended track-preventive parts replacement. 3rd annual service is due in 4 weeks, It will be the last time visiting the dealer perhaps.
08-08-2018, 02:07 PM
#359
Rennlist Member
A few dealers tell me yes. MY dealer doesn't say anything, so they give me an allocation or my deposit back, I suppose.
I hope MY dealer will get me the car so I don't have to ask for it back. If another dealer then, of course I will buy all my cars there.
I'm loyal to a fault in all aspects of my life LOL.
I hope MY dealer will get me the car so I don't have to ask for it back. If another dealer then, of course I will buy all my cars there.
I'm loyal to a fault in all aspects of my life LOL.
08-08-2018, 02:08 PM
#360
Race Director
And I have other and some are the same friends that are just as fedup as me, or just want to help, and they have written letters and called in favors at their dealers and Porsche NA against my wish, because if that happens I owe these guys and that takes as much fun out of it as paying over MSRP.