Stop Sale?
03-13-2014, 03:41 PM
#1982
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This is the most disappointing fact coming out of this fiasco...
While I really do feel the pain of the owners of 991 GT3, and wish a speedy and fair solution to the issue, I cannot just glance over the following:
(i) Porsche does not stand for values it claims it stands for in its marketing communication,
(ii) Porsche does not stand for the values it used to stand for in previous years.
Using a line from one of the GM's failed brand exercises:
It (Porsche) is a different kind of company,
it (GT3) is a different kind of car.
I stick to my team even when it is going through rough times, and I will do so with Porsche. But I do hope they find the proper course soon.
While I really do feel the pain of the owners of 991 GT3, and wish a speedy and fair solution to the issue, I cannot just glance over the following:
(i) Porsche does not stand for values it claims it stands for in its marketing communication,
(ii) Porsche does not stand for the values it used to stand for in previous years.
Using a line from one of the GM's failed brand exercises:
It (Porsche) is a different kind of company,
it (GT3) is a different kind of car.
I stick to my team even when it is going through rough times, and I will do so with Porsche. But I do hope they find the proper course soon.
03-13-2014, 03:47 PM
#1983
Track Day
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Just called 800-PORSCHE
The gentleman told me that they have no new information today, however, the only thing he was aware of was that Porsche would be emailing ALL customers (assuming they have your email address) tomorrow; could not tell me a time. He said he had no idea what the message would be. In addition, my car was completed JAN 24, arrived at the port (Emden) shortly after that and he stated that no cars were shipped back to the factory, and if it shows to be at the port, it's still there. He could not tell me if they were moved to a protected area or under what condition they are being stored.
03-13-2014, 03:54 PM
#1984
Three Wheelin'
Mine completed production 27 Feb and is waiting at the factory.
03-13-2014, 03:57 PM
#1985
Rennlist Member
Just awoke to an email. For what it's worth it is still engine replacement just like Nicks second option - reputedly on all cars. Announcement should be very soon...
03-13-2014, 03:59 PM
#1986
The gentleman told me that they have no new information today, however, the only thing he was aware of was that Porsche would be emailing ALL customers (assuming they have your email address) tomorrow; could not tell me a time. He said he had no idea what the message would be. In addition, my car was completed JAN 24, arrived at the port (Emden) shortly after that and he stated that no cars were shipped back to the factory, and if it shows to be at the port, it's still there. He could not tell me if they were moved to a protected area or under what condition they are being stored.
This is ruining my half day off...
03-13-2014, 04:02 PM
#1987
03-13-2014, 04:05 PM
#1988
Burning Brakes
If you ask your dealer, he will tell you what V code you are at. Im not the best one to ask this. Mine is at V210 which means past freeze point. On the 28th of March it goes into production. I don't know that code, I need to ask him. Im assuming V 300 is close to done. Some others on the RL can probably answer this.
03-13-2014, 04:35 PM
#1989
Rennlist Member
I would anticipate those who have taken delivery will get priority.
That said, I would anticipate more from Porsche regarding compensation.
03-13-2014, 04:35 PM
#1990
Race Director
I hope....
03-13-2014, 04:38 PM
#1991
Race Director
03-13-2014, 04:47 PM
#1992
03-13-2014, 04:48 PM
#1993
Rennlist Member
Regarding compensation, I would like Porsche to think about this.
As an early buyer of the GT3 my car was delayed almost a full two months before it was built on Jan. 28th and now sits at a PDI center in San Diego.
Incredibly, later buyers with build dates this month and in April will probably get their cars and enjoy them before I do. More frustrating is they get a new car and I get a car whose engine has been removed and replaced not by the factory but by a local dealer. This all before I had even a chance to lay eyes on my car.
It just isn't right or fair. Porsche needs to step up and make things right for those of us in that position.
As an early buyer of the GT3 my car was delayed almost a full two months before it was built on Jan. 28th and now sits at a PDI center in San Diego.
Incredibly, later buyers with build dates this month and in April will probably get their cars and enjoy them before I do. More frustrating is they get a new car and I get a car whose engine has been removed and replaced not by the factory but by a local dealer. This all before I had even a chance to lay eyes on my car.
It just isn't right or fair. Porsche needs to step up and make things right for those of us in that position.
03-13-2014, 04:51 PM
#1995
Early today I sent an Email to PNA with a copy of the letter we got late last week asking if we would be getting a call this week.
I was away but they did call me and left a message (I wish there was a way I could let all of you hear it so you don't think this is a rumor.)
In summary:
We (PNA) are expecting to receive word from Germany some time tomorrow (Friday) and once we do we plan to send an email to everyone and follow up with phone calls in the afternoon to explain what the situation is.
1. surprised they left a voicemail and the person gave me his direct dial.
2.I was happy they did resound to my email on a timely basis.
Again we all are in a waiting pattern……
I was away but they did call me and left a message (I wish there was a way I could let all of you hear it so you don't think this is a rumor.)
In summary:
We (PNA) are expecting to receive word from Germany some time tomorrow (Friday) and once we do we plan to send an email to everyone and follow up with phone calls in the afternoon to explain what the situation is.
1. surprised they left a voicemail and the person gave me his direct dial.
2.I was happy they did resound to my email on a timely basis.
Again we all are in a waiting pattern……