Is there a reason to choose a Q1 2014 build over an OCT 2013 build?
07-17-2013, 08:02 PM
#46
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"Good News!
At Goodwood FoS last week and had a chance see the GT3 and to visit with several guys from Porsche UK, and I got word from Andreas that Sports seats will be available Q1 or Q2 of 2014, and they will be a variant of the 918 seats to pass US DOT reg's, so I am delaying order as of now." BlackRain- Houston
If true, that would be a reason to delay!
At Goodwood FoS last week and had a chance see the GT3 and to visit with several guys from Porsche UK, and I got word from Andreas that Sports seats will be available Q1 or Q2 of 2014, and they will be a variant of the 918 seats to pass US DOT reg's, so I am delaying order as of now." BlackRain- Houston
If true, that would be a reason to delay!
07-18-2013, 02:09 AM
#49
Burning Brakes
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Agreed. Only to find Porsche making them available Q2 2014 and later right? Porsche playing with my mind. I have asked the area rep to send an inquiry to PAG on this very matter, but I don't expect a definitive answer. Alternatively, I will try to get them from the dealer at cost when they become available.
07-18-2013, 03:17 AM
#50
Race Director
Agreed. Only to find Porsche making them available Q2 2014 and later right? Porsche playing with my mind. I have asked the area rep to send an inquiry to PAG on this very matter, but I don't expect a definitive answer. Alternatively, I will try to get them from the dealer at cost when they become available.
and hoping for a 2015 serial # GT3 
07-28-2013, 09:49 AM
#52
Burning Brakes
European Delivery
I was able to get an allocation by opting for European delivery which is what I wanted. Dealer did not realize they had extra allocations of GT3's through European delivery until my order got confirmed.
07-28-2013, 03:50 PM
#53
Burning Brakes
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First I have heard of this. I thought Euro Delivery came out of regular allocation for the GT3.
07-28-2013, 06:46 PM
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Depends on the dealer, that is, their history with PCNA and sales volumes. There are allocations kept in reserve for various high demand cars. Euro delivery can be rewarded by PCNA with some sugar, and that sugar can be another GT3 allocation (but not guaranteed).
08-07-2013, 08:22 AM
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ED may be the principal reason I'm willing to spend $150k on a new 991 gt3, vs $100k on a 997.2. The idea of being able to drive my car around Europe for a few weeks, nurburgring, Leipzig etc, makes me a new Porsche buyer and not a private /2nd hand buyer. This will be my first new car purchase ever, and first $100k+ car. It's a freakin' genius program IMO, if it gets ultra-conservative spenders like me to indulge (I currently drive a 100k mile '08 BMW wagon which I purchased with a lemon title for $28k and have been enjoying for 5 years trouble-free... So, this whole ED delivery really really has appeal for me.
08-07-2013, 10:50 AM
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ED may be the principal reason I'm willing to spend $150k on a new 991 gt3, vs $100k on a 997.2. The idea of being able to drive my car around Europe for a few weeks, nurburgring, Leipzig etc, makes me a new Porsche buyer and not a private /2nd hand buyer. This will be my first new car purchase ever, and first $100k+ car. It's a freakin' genius program IMO, if it gets ultra-conservative spenders like me to indulge (I currently drive a 100k mile '08 BMW wagon which I purchased with a lemon title for $28k and have been enjoying for 5 years trouble-free... So, this whole ED delivery really really has appeal for me.
08-07-2013, 01:16 PM
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08-31-2013, 12:18 AM
#60
Burning Brakes
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My decision is to delay my order
After way too much deliberation, and with my freeze date fast approaching, I chose today to give up my December delivery slot in favor of a March 2014 build.
My primary reason is the hope that I can order the sport buckets for the later build, and maybe consider paint to sample as well. Who knows, maybe we might even see another worthwhile option pop up.
It is going to be a long wait!
My primary reason is the hope that I can order the sport buckets for the later build, and maybe consider paint to sample as well. Who knows, maybe we might even see another worthwhile option pop up.
It is going to be a long wait!