jfr0317

My dealer just checked the status of my order, and the estimated date of delivery is now 2/14/14, which is a three week improvement over the early October status update delivery estimate of 3/07/14.

The original delivery estimate when the order was placed in early September was 1/31/14.

0Q991

Looks like delays were overly conservative a few weeks ago and are now getting ratcheted back.

frayed

Thanks!

Not long ago, I had a $1MM mortgage on my primary residence, and a $240k mortgage on my second home. At 45 y/o I consider myself quite fortunate to be in this position, debt free in perhaps 6 weeks time.

Before I go full boogie tilt into investing, I'm taking a detour and getting the GT3. Q1 2014 is gonna be awesome with new metal in the garage and no house payments.

Macca

That's absolutely great mate. We did this a few years back and I must admit I feel so much more alive and flexible with out having that debt on non/low income producing assets. We too decided on "time out" and although we have not bee accumulating aggressively have been really enjoying the peace of mind. Well earned by the sounds of it. An nice to know some people have their priorities right. I was surprised at how many on here have over 10% of their net wealth on the line with the new GT3 (or in fact often with the old GT3 on finance in their garage). These are a "discretionary spend" IMHO and should come after houses, business, family etc.

Actually you've just reminded me of a poll Ive always wanted to run. I may put it up on this board shortly...

MaxLTV

Absolutely. We can have a meet!

Funyy - I just sold my house, actually, but now my rent is more than twice my mortgage payments were, so I'm in exactly opposite position. Thanks God business is great.

TomTom77

Just received a mail from my dealer, who received a statement from the factory:

"The retrofitting process for all GT3 which have started production before the 23rd of October has already started. Unfortunately, due to the number of cars affected, most likely it will take until mid of December until all cars are finished. Please understand that an update of the completion dates will not be available in advance."

So, there is light at the end of the tunnel. We just don't know the length of it...

Macca

Thanks Tom. Phew, finally a communication.. So the cars gathering leaves in the yard are indeed early production customer cars awaiting the fitment of the new parts I assume. This would indicate early cars like yours are built. I assume cars like mine are not hence my ability to change the options on my order. My assumption is the modification/parts will be put into production on vehicles as soon as the lines open next week (Im lead to believe). I guess (again assumption) what this may mean is that UK RHD orders and others with production dates after 23rd October may very well end up receiving their cars earlier than the cars that require the retrofitting (as one assumes it takes longer to retro fit than build on production line).

The question as you say is how long is the tunnel? Assuming they start the retrofit next week, and one assumes under 100 units I would hope that your car would be on the water well before Xmas. However given the lack of channel communication to date its probably a case of you'll get it when it arrives!

Macca

Tom here your white car bottom right with "export protection package". This photo taken by a Kiwi friend visiting the factory last week!

TomTom77

Haha, who knows, Macca?

I'm still hoping to get it in January. But there's probably very little rhyme and reason to which cars will be repaired first. Depending on the lay of the (parking) land, it's even more likely that this will be done LIFO rather than FIFO... So, based on Murphy's Law, with the repairs finishing up to mid December and about 7 weeks of transport, it could easily become February too. Or even early March.

new GT3

Just got word from my dealer that my car spec is frozen and car is going into production on the following schedule:

V200 Delivery date determined 10/24/2013
V250 Vehicle fixed 11/05/2013
V260 Vehicle entry to body shop (CP 0.0) 11/15/2013
V270Vehicle exit production (CP 7.8) 11/22/2013
V300 Vehicle completion (CP 8.0) 11/22/2013
V331 Entry port Emden 11/29/2013
V332 Exit port Emden 12/06/2013
U000 Entry port Davisville 12/27/2013
NA10 PDI in
NA19 PDI finished
V810 Release for transport - Monroney printed
U001 Exit port Davisville 01/03/2014
O400 Dealer invoiced
V900 Dealer Inventory 01/10/2014
V999 Retail Delivery reported

Time, which had been standing still, just started moving again!

frayed

good for you, 'new. So I see Davisville. If you are in the northeast, hopefully you get some nice days to enjoy it before too much white stuff accumulates.

new GT3

Thanks, I'm surprised as this is only one week behind my original delivery date. I am in Northeast and will be anxiosly awaiting Spring. I'll get in as much Winter use as possible by installing Michelin PSS tires which are pretty good as long as it's not snowing, I have them on my DD. I'll reinstall the OE tires for track use, no use wearing them out around town.

frayed

There you go.

My specs are with the dealer and entered on their system. No date yet, but since I'm in TX, we have sports car weather year around.

Just returned yesterday from the Boston area. Dang, getting cold up there already!

new GT3

You must be from Texas, I wouldn't even call this chilly. Hope you get a date soon.

frayed

Dude it was 28 degrees in Worcester on Monday. Ouch. Originally from NY, but 25 years living south of the mason dixon line and I'm a wuss now.

But yeah, need to talk to dealer and see what I can find out.