GT3 Dealer Allocation Thread
03-13-2017, 02:11 PM
#181
Drifting
The deposit was made without guarantee allocation.
At that time, I was told for an RS car, I will need previous purchase history to be able to get it, which I understand. I was also told for a GT3, with such early deposit, I should have a pretty good chance.
Now the mighty new GT3 turned out to be a highly desirable car and I guess my deposit doesn't worth much anymore.
Called other Ontario dealership, got the same answer. Looks like I am not the only one then.
Coming from other brands, this is pretty frustrating to see Ferrari games are now played by Porsche.
At that time, I was told for an RS car, I will need previous purchase history to be able to get it, which I understand. I was also told for a GT3, with such early deposit, I should have a pretty good chance.
Now the mighty new GT3 turned out to be a highly desirable car and I guess my deposit doesn't worth much anymore.
Called other Ontario dealership, got the same answer. Looks like I am not the only one then.
Coming from other brands, this is pretty frustrating to see Ferrari games are now played by Porsche.
Porsche North Toronto, is opening this summer.. have you tried to contact them?
GL Man.
03-13-2017, 02:18 PM
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Contacted them last week and got the same answer.
I don't expect positive answers from the dealerships I contact after the GT3 release.
I will wait and see. I have patience, just hope they produce enough cars.
03-13-2017, 02:21 PM
#183
Drifting
They will make a lot of them man, just wait it out.
Perhaps pull that deposit with that dealer (If it's DFC, it doesn't surprise me) and call Pfaff and put a deposit down and just wait.. They typically get the most allocations.
GL Man.. I am sure you will get the car you deserve! 2015 deposit and no car would be complete BS!
03-13-2017, 02:24 PM
#184
Originally Posted by Nick
If you owned a Porsche dealership, how would you handle allocations for the GT3?
I'd be happy knowing where I stood and approx when I can expect an allocation or tell me to f-off and go buy a AMG GTR. But they won't even tell me to f-off
03-13-2017, 02:28 PM
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They will make a lot of them man, just wait it out.
Perhaps pull that deposit with that dealer (If it's DFC, it doesn't surprise me) and call Pfaff and put a deposit down and just wait.. They typically get the most allocations.
GL Man.. I am sure you will get the car you deserve! 2015 deposit and no car would be complete BS!
03-13-2017, 02:30 PM
#186
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Probably pretty similar to what most are doing, though would have to review the sales history of the dealership in question. The problem is not the dealers. The problem lies with Porsche in how they are producing and pricing these cars, at least it has in the recent past. Remains to be seen on the new car. Who knows, maybe they make 10,000 of them and surprise everyone...
Those without a relationship will eventually get one but will have to wait. If I were in their shoes, I would be scanning the used car pages for the car. Often after a few months, they become available. If you negotiate well, probably can pick one up for little over MSRP.
03-13-2017, 03:05 PM
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I think the biggest frustration is lack of transparency. This leaves one to guess and piece together what is happening only to arrive at a likely wrong conclusion.
I'd be happy knowing where I stood and approx when I can expect an allocation or tell me to f-off and go buy a AMG GTR. But they won't even tell me to f-off
I'd be happy knowing where I stood and approx when I can expect an allocation or tell me to f-off and go buy a AMG GTR. But they won't even tell me to f-off
Naturally, loyal customers who bought a bunch of cars throughout the years still ended up on top of the lists simply because they were always around and were kept informed but someone who never purchased a car there before still had a chance. I know that at least five .1 GT3s went to first-time customers - at MSRP of course.
03-13-2017, 03:14 PM
#188
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The dealership I used to work at actually had a very transparent process. Did not sell above MSRP, required a $1,000 deposit, strictly first come - first serve. Had an actual physical list (a board actually) with all of the lists for rare or even rumored cars (GT3, RS, R (lol), GT4, GT4RS, Spyder, 960, Mission E, etc) in one of the back rooms and customers who are on those lists could always swing by and take a look at them if they wanted to.
Naturally, loyal customers who bought a bunch of cars throughout the years still ended up on top of the lists simply because they were always around and were kept informed but someone who never purchased a car there before still had a chance. I know that at least five .1 GT3s went to first-time customers - at MSRP of course.
Naturally, loyal customers who bought a bunch of cars throughout the years still ended up on top of the lists simply because they were always around and were kept informed but someone who never purchased a car there before still had a chance. I know that at least five .1 GT3s went to first-time customers - at MSRP of course.
03-13-2017, 03:34 PM
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The dealership I used to work at actually had a very transparent process. Did not sell above MSRP, required a $1,000 deposit, strictly first come - first serve. Had an actual physical list (a board actually) with all of the lists for rare or even rumored cars (GT3, RS, R (lol), GT4, GT4RS, Spyder, 960, Mission E, etc) in one of the back rooms and customers who are on those lists could always swing by and take a look at them if they wanted to.
Naturally, loyal customers who bought a bunch of cars throughout the years still ended up on top of the lists simply because they were always around and were kept informed but someone who never purchased a car there before still had a chance. I know that at least five .1 GT3s went to first-time customers - at MSRP of course.
Naturally, loyal customers who bought a bunch of cars throughout the years still ended up on top of the lists simply because they were always around and were kept informed but someone who never purchased a car there before still had a chance. I know that at least five .1 GT3s went to first-time customers - at MSRP of course.
03-13-2017, 04:03 PM
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The dealership I used to work at actually had a very transparent process. Did not sell above MSRP, required a $1,000 deposit, strictly first come - first serve. Had an actual physical list (a board actually) with all of the lists for rare or even rumored cars (GT3, RS, R (lol), GT4, GT4RS, Spyder, 960, Mission E, etc) in one of the back rooms and customers who are on those lists could always swing by and take a look at them if they wanted to.
Naturally, loyal customers who bought a bunch of cars throughout the years still ended up on top of the lists simply because they were always around and were kept informed but someone who never purchased a car there before still had a chance. I know that at least five .1 GT3s went to first-time customers - at MSRP of course.
Naturally, loyal customers who bought a bunch of cars throughout the years still ended up on top of the lists simply because they were always around and were kept informed but someone who never purchased a car there before still had a chance. I know that at least five .1 GT3s went to first-time customers - at MSRP of course.
Take care of your VIPs, and then on a first come first serve basis.
03-13-2017, 04:42 PM
#194
Originally Posted by Archimedes
Probably pretty similar to what most are doing, though would have to review the sales history of the dealership in question. The problem is not the dealers. The problem lies with Porsche in how they are producing and pricing these cars, at least it has in the recent past. Remains to be seen on the new car. Who knows, maybe they make 10,000 of them and surprise everyone...
991rs was released Geneva 2015 together with gt4,
They managed to make 5000RS during 1.5 years. Gt4 was probably easy to produce compared to all the CF and magnesium panels on RS.
991.2 will be the only street GT car until gt2rs or (gt4rs) is on the production line.
This time Porsche is ready. Let's just see how long the hype is there. Seems like very little patience by gt3/RS buyers. Smart to sit back and relax, enjoy what you got and spec one when the dust has settled. Likely in a year.
03-13-2017, 04:50 PM
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