But doesn't that just mean it's working as intended? If it sells more product overall, I would call the marketing model a success. Sure, people show up here and complain but the reality is in the sales data it's working.

I buy Porsche now when I need a car for whatever, might as well keep my chances of the limited run cars as high as possible. If I don't get a 911R, will that change? Probably not, because the cars are still better than other offerings out there and I go through the hassle of test driving the competition every time...

 

Competition is getting tougher now. With the 570S, LP 580-2, and the new R8 they need to stay on their toes. I would say Porsche is certainly under attack and does not need to alienate their good Customers but embrace them and expand their base simultaneously. You see; this is where Porsche is weak. This is a different age and Porsche will need to be more communicative and friendlier to do business with. I will say this; when I had my R8 I felt that Audi rolled the red carpet out for me and was very impressed by the level of service/communication they provided.

 

Changed for me. I was interested in 991R as a nice daily-driver pairing to go with RS. The limited edition talk killed that. Instead I plan to pick up a Shelby GT350.

And I'm not the least bit worried about the current froth in the GT350 market. I know exactly how it will play out.....http://www.cars.com/for-sale/searchr...Id=2102&rn=150

 

all the people who want our cars to b limited can suck an egg, what kind of effed up world do u want to live in where u cant buy a car without essentially sucking a dick

bitter non GT3 RS owner because I don't believe in paying more than something is worth

 

So, which of your two suggestions do you want to settle on for this exercise?




Or




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We need more clarity in your posts...they are kind of vague!



Saludos,
Eduardo
Carmel

 

I have to agree that all the limited edition stuff is overdone at the moment. Just look at Ferrari.

Laferrari
458 speciale
458 speciale aperte or whatever it's called

F12
F12 special edition so and so.


918
RS limited for the first time ever?

911R MT
911 "cup edition"?

Whats wrong with making it right the first time?

Oh well! On the other hand we are used to be able to choose from 4 different kind of cheese for our burgers. 😃😃😃

 

Yes, but you can order the cheese without expecting them to say "sorry sir, the cheddar is for VIP only"

 

That's you. When I replace my X5 this year it will be with a RR, and if/when I replace my MB sedan it will be with a Tesla. I have zero interest in Porsche SUVs and sedans. If Porsche won't sell me the sports car I want to replace my Lamborghini, I will keep it or go to McLaren. Or buy an old Porsche that will net the company zero profit.
Same with Lamborghini. I have been very unimpressed with Porsche on every level except for product. If they can't deliver that, I'm done.
LOL exactly.

 

True,:thumbs:

Hopefully they keep producing 991rs until demand is satisfied. Such a great car so good if more people gets to enjoy it.
I might regret not accepting my R but just can't see it being any better than the RS.
Less is more when it comes to weight. To me more aero on a performance car is better.
But will be fun to see the final product.

 

If they won't make more of the cars that we want to buy it will catch up to them in due time.

 

Doubtful. This has been their process for a very long time.

 

How do you figure?

 

its like buying a Burger King Whopper, but while in line, you dont know if the mgmt will let someone cut in front of you, corporate may stop making the sandwich, the franchisee wont let you special order it without pickles, because they may want to sell it out from under you to someone who like pickles, you could get to the cashier and the franchisee may tell you they want more money than its worth, they might sell it to Justin Bieber instead, even if you have a contract they might ignore it. Or you could go to Mcdonalds and buy a Big Mac without a hassle, (Corvette) or eat at home…it sucks, much of the problem is with production and the franchisee, if only the mothership would see that they dont get a penny from the brokers and additional profit-they could kill theses people and create brand loyalty by increasing production

 

To my understanding they have used the Demand - a few strategy, but with the new RS there is many many customers being left in the dark right now.

 

At the end of '11 run of RS's they had them sitting unsold in the showroom. I know cause I bought one.

Outside of this forum I wonder how much unsatisfied demand there really is.


I have zero desire for a 991R.