GT car / Salesman - Shiraaz Sookralli - Champion Porsche's VP of Marketing
09-18-2018, 12:43 AM
#1276
Pardon me for not reading the entire thread but isn't Champion the dealership whose owner/founder was killed recently in a terrible speedboat accident?
Wonder if that created an opportunity to exploit?
Wonder if that created an opportunity to exploit?
09-18-2018, 12:58 AM
#1277
Race Director
Originally Posted by HelpMeHelpU
Pardon me for not reading the entire thread but isn't Champion the dealership whose owner/founder was killed recently in a terrible speedboat accident?
Wonder if that created an opportunity to exploit?
Wonder if that created an opportunity to exploit?
https://www.google.com/amp/www.sun-s...story,amp.html
Accident was not in a moving boat.
Can't say a correlation between the two at this point.
09-18-2018, 01:23 AM
#1278
Intermediate
Yes, I was finally contacted by Champions attorney over the weekend. That led into me contacting Champion direct. No GT3 allocations remain but they offered me a GT3RS allocation for a 2019 delivery, as well as reimbursing me with my deposit. No one was as upset as I in this ordeal but i’m Happy to report, Champion does appear to be offering deals with those criminalized. litigation was the last thing I wanted. All in all, I’m happy with the results. IMO, the Shiraaz story will eventual get deeper. It seems odd this could have gone on for years with no one ‘being in on it. I suppose time will tell. I hope the balance of the victimized group receive a fair deal from Champion.
09-18-2018, 04:06 AM
#1279
https://www.google.com/amp/www.sun-s...story,amp.html
Accident was not in a moving boat.
Can't say a correlation between the two at this point.
Accident was not in a moving boat.
Can't say a correlation between the two at this point.
09-18-2018, 07:01 AM
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09-18-2018, 09:01 AM
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09-18-2018, 09:05 AM
#1282
I’m glad it worked out, you should add an update to your first post.
One question, does this mean Champion has 25 allocations for GT cars to distribute?
Yes, I was finally contacted by Champions attorney over the weekend. That led into me contacting Champion direct. No GT3 allocations remain but they offered me a GT3RS allocation for a 2019 delivery, as well as reimbursing me with my deposit. No one was as upset as I in this ordeal but i’m Happy to report, Champion does appear to be offering deals with those criminalized. litigation was the last thing I wanted. All in all, I’m happy with the results. IMO, the Shiraaz story will eventual get deeper. It seems odd this could have gone on for years with no one ‘being in on it. I suppose time will tell. I hope the balance of the victimized group receive a fair deal from Champion.
One question, does this mean Champion has 25 allocations for GT cars to distribute?
Yes, I was finally contacted by Champions attorney over the weekend. That led into me contacting Champion direct. No GT3 allocations remain but they offered me a GT3RS allocation for a 2019 delivery, as well as reimbursing me with my deposit. No one was as upset as I in this ordeal but i’m Happy to report, Champion does appear to be offering deals with those criminalized. litigation was the last thing I wanted. All in all, I’m happy with the results. IMO, the Shiraaz story will eventual get deeper. It seems odd this could have gone on for years with no one ‘being in on it. I suppose time will tell. I hope the balance of the victimized group receive a fair deal from Champion.
09-18-2018, 09:31 AM
#1283
Yes, I was finally contacted by Champions attorney over the weekend. That led into me contacting Champion direct. No GT3 allocations remain but they offered me a GT3RS allocation for a 2019 delivery, as well as reimbursing me with my deposit. No one was as upset as I in this ordeal but i’m Happy to report, Champion does appear to be offering deals with those criminalized. litigation was the last thing I wanted. All in all, I’m happy with the results. IMO, the Shiraaz story will eventual get deeper. It seems odd this could have gone on for years with no one ‘being in on it. I suppose time will tell. I hope the balance of the victimized group receive a fair deal from Champion.
09-18-2018, 10:05 AM
#1284
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Aside from the good news posted above, there is a LONG way to go for 25+ victims. I'd suggested calling their attorney Roy Diaz ASAP and also being represented by one as well.
Whatever promises they make, get them in writing.
This story is far from over and will drag on a long time ....
Also, if anyone wants to share how far back they've been dealing with Shiraaz and how long ago they make a deposit into the Champion Autosports account feel free to reach out here. This isn't something that he just started a month a ago. There are guys who I know that have had cars delivered already this past summer that had deposits made into his shill account long ago. Also, the numerous brokers who funneled buyers to him. There's a deeper story.
* also, numerous lurkers have reached out thanking everyone for their efforts here. there is a large silent group who feel someone is on their side.
Whatever promises they make, get them in writing.
This story is far from over and will drag on a long time ....
Also, if anyone wants to share how far back they've been dealing with Shiraaz and how long ago they make a deposit into the Champion Autosports account feel free to reach out here. This isn't something that he just started a month a ago. There are guys who I know that have had cars delivered already this past summer that had deposits made into his shill account long ago. Also, the numerous brokers who funneled buyers to him. There's a deeper story.
* also, numerous lurkers have reached out thanking everyone for their efforts here. there is a large silent group who feel someone is on their side.
09-18-2018, 10:22 AM
#1285
Race Director
1.5 years later, what has changed?
https://www.google.com/amp/s/jalopni...1795617610/amp
After all, Shiraaz wasn't scamming soccer moms with Cayenne's.
https://www.google.com/amp/s/jalopni...1795617610/amp
After all, Shiraaz wasn't scamming soccer moms with Cayenne's.
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09-18-2018, 10:59 AM
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Yes, I was finally contacted by Champions attorney over the weekend. That led into me contacting Champion direct. No GT3 allocations remain but they offered me a GT3RS allocation for a 2019 delivery, as well as reimbursing me with my deposit. No one was as upset as I in this ordeal but i’m Happy to report, Champion does appear to be offering deals with those criminalized. litigation was the last thing I wanted. All in all, I’m happy with the results. IMO, the Shiraaz story will eventual get deeper. It seems odd this could have gone on for years with no one ‘being in on it. I suppose time will tell. I hope the balance of the victimized group receive a fair deal from Champion.
09-18-2018, 11:01 AM
#1287
Burning Brakes
not a whole lot, imho. the status quo was profitable for dealer and porsche corporate alike. not much teeth behind their lip service.
while i do think the GT3T was a thumb in the eye for 911R "investors" from porsche, the driving force behind that submodel offering was pure profitability.
i think the allocation system could be made better/fairer. and yes, i agree, flippers will simply find new ways to circumvent the system, but that isn't a valid reason to not at least try. this hubub was an egg on the face of PCNA, but i think when it blows over, it will be business as usual.
while i do think the GT3T was a thumb in the eye for 911R "investors" from porsche, the driving force behind that submodel offering was pure profitability.
i think the allocation system could be made better/fairer. and yes, i agree, flippers will simply find new ways to circumvent the system, but that isn't a valid reason to not at least try. this hubub was an egg on the face of PCNA, but i think when it blows over, it will be business as usual.
09-18-2018, 11:29 AM
#1290
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Conjecture on my part: The $2.5M are long gone, meaning he most likely spent them a long time ago. All these POS do the same; Madoff, Rothstein, Shapiro, etc...they spend it as quickly as it comes in.