thats what we need, more kerosene car washes

 

well, it was 32 years ago

 

 

As others stated, 3-6 days is normal at the port since this car is an existing model with all emission related items sorted.

Also make sure all white protective film and blue bumpers are on the car when it arrives at the dealer, get SA to take photos. If something is missing, this could mean a repaired body panel.

At the port, Porsche have technicians to help with specific and high tech items, for body damage - most likely a 3rd party used by all car brands.

 

+1. Any delay longer than 5 working days is cause for suspicion.
Certainly a place to start investigating. Look for masking seams, overspray, slight color differences. If you have a paint thickness gauge, this is where it pays for its purchase price.

No paint thickness gauge, then go the certification letter route suggested by LexVan

 

My sales guy just told me that Porsche randomly selects 38 cars each time a ship docks in Jacksonville for a series of additional quality control checks, and my Panamera was one of the cars randomly selected. The car arrived in Jacksonville 9 days ago and cleared customs within 2 days. I have been told that the car should arrive at the dealer within the next week. Anyone ever hear of random additional quality control checks at the port?

 

 

Having worked for a dealer, and a dealer of German cars, they do much worse than fix a scratch. Such as repairing body panels damaged during transportation.

Its why prior to delivery, I've run my Defelsko paint thickness gauge over the last three cars I have bought new, my VW, Acura and 991.

 

Absolutely true.....buyers would be amazed at some of the sh*t that gets done to their "NEW" car prior to taking delivery.
You're better off not knowing or 1/2 of us would refuse delivery of the car.

 

Funny, I decided to keep my Abarth Spider and sell my Guzzi First time in 35 years without a bike. we'll see how long that lasts.

 

Each and every time I sell my bike I swear I'll never buy another, I've gone through this exercise at least 4 times in 10 years. With the purchase of my new 991.2, my 2015 Road Glide is likely going to see far less use. My girlfriend of many years quickly reminded me of the aforementioned, I told her I would keep it for now. Although she's not too keen on riding, she understands me well enough to know that I would just end up purchasing another one should a decision be made to let this one go.

 

Yes, it was not hidden by PAG.

 

I had a much different port experience upon taking delivery of my 1995 993 C2 at the port in Charleston, SC. Porsches are no longer delivered to Charleston but now arrive in Jacksonville.

As I remember, I received a phone call from my SA telling me the car had been damaged on the ship and delivery would be delayed until the right rear quarter panel was replaced. I then called PCNA and spoke with a customer service person to find my options. PCNA agreed to my request that, when the car was repaired, I could inspect it in the shop at the port and, if I was dissatisfied, the purchase would be cancelled. If I was satisfied, I could take delivery at the port and drive home.

About eight weeks later I was informed the car was ready for inspection and delivery. I flew to Charleston and arrived before 08:00 h. The Porsche shop was right next door to the airport. They sent a guy in a beat-up old pick-up to transport me to the shop. I was escorted into a shop filled with dozens of new Porsches in various states of repair. They guided me through a thorough inspection of my car and even put it on a lift so I could inspect the repair from the underside. Without going into detail, it was quite acceptable. I drove the car home, arriving shortly after 15:00 h. I was a happy camper for the next 18 years.

I am told now that PCNA no longer allows this strategy for dealing with shipping accidents.

 

Probably no longer allow it because damage to new cars now happens much too frequently and they would be "wasting" too much time allowing buyers to inspect their cars.