FYI: Euro Delivery is No Charge for USA customers on all models!
#18
Race Director
It's lots easier than it used to be since even the smallest hotels have web presence now. In days past we used to hit the tourist information center in town or call ahead that day to find a hotel. Adventurous, but a PITA. Now we plan everything and get reservations, prices, everything , ahead of time on the web and our room is ready for us. And everybody has wifi. No worries.
#19
Three Wheelin'
Tourist delivery -- they don't insist on drilling holes in the front bumper for a temporary front license plate do they?
Will be picking up 991 at factory in April and was curious to hear how they do the temporary license plate(s), especially with the Euro shaped plates -- heaven forbid they drill holes wider than U.S. plate ... horrible thought.
Will be picking up 991 at factory in April and was curious to hear how they do the temporary license plate(s), especially with the Euro shaped plates -- heaven forbid they drill holes wider than U.S. plate ... horrible thought.
#20
Front & Rear Duty-Free Plate is Mandatory!
Tourist delivery -- they don't insist on drilling holes in the front bumper for a temporary front license plate do they?
Will be picking up 991 at factory in April and was curious to hear how they do the temporary license plate(s), especially with the Euro shaped plates -- heaven forbid they drill holes wider than U.S. plate ... horrible thought.
Will be picking up 991 at factory in April and was curious to hear how they do the temporary license plate(s), especially with the Euro shaped plates -- heaven forbid they drill holes wider than U.S. plate ... horrible thought.
As you will see in my photo, the factories will use the US bracket provided on every US spec car for front US state license plates. The wider German duty-free plate is drilled to fit this bracket, so no additional holes (besides the one that attaches the front bracket to the US bumper) will result. But you are stuck with the holes that will be required to mount the US front bracket to bumper.
Saludos, z356 (Carmel)
PS Note that the expiration date for your temporary registration is now stamped into each individual duty-free plate so police can easily identify expiration dates! In this case, 15 of November (11) of 2006. Earlier oval shape 'Zoll-Frei' plates (like the ones for my Euro delivery Porsches in the 1980's) didn't have this info on them.
#21
Race Director
Tourist delivery -- they don't insist on drilling holes in the front bumper for a temporary front license plate do they?
Will be picking up 991 at factory in April and was curious to hear how they do the temporary license plate(s), especially with the Euro shaped plates -- heaven forbid they drill holes wider than U.S. plate ... horrible thought.
Will be picking up 991 at factory in April and was curious to hear how they do the temporary license plate(s), especially with the Euro shaped plates -- heaven forbid they drill holes wider than U.S. plate ... horrible thought.
#22
BMW used to not drill front holes and allow you to "stick" the plate on the front. They stopped somewhere around 2003/4. I had the battle scars on my BMW. I did remove the US bracket and just stuck the Euro plate on the front, once I got here. If not keeping the plates in the front, I would use Bumper Plugs from Eric, as Mike suggested. Cheers.
#24
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There is an option to load the European maps onto the Nav for your stay in Europe, then reload it with North American maps once the car is shipped back to you. This costs $250. Otherwise, you will be provided with a portable nav free of charge for the duration of your trip.
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a little more info on new ED.
This is from a dealership post. The winter wheels rental free during winter months is great!!!
"The Porsche European Delivery Program is free for all Porsche customers, and Porsche Cars North America would love the opportunity to provide assistance with travel planning for your European Delivery trip. They will be able to fill you in on special "Porsche" discounts on airfare from Lufthansa and lodging packages from Steigenberger properties.
If you take delivery of your new Porsche between October and March, you will receive a free two week winter tire rental so you can put your Porsche through its paces on the highways and byways of Europe. After bringing your new Porsche home, all European Delivery customers are also eligible for a special discount at the Porsche Sport Driving School in Birmingham, AL."
"The Porsche European Delivery Program is free for all Porsche customers, and Porsche Cars North America would love the opportunity to provide assistance with travel planning for your European Delivery trip. They will be able to fill you in on special "Porsche" discounts on airfare from Lufthansa and lodging packages from Steigenberger properties.
If you take delivery of your new Porsche between October and March, you will receive a free two week winter tire rental so you can put your Porsche through its paces on the highways and byways of Europe. After bringing your new Porsche home, all European Delivery customers are also eligible for a special discount at the Porsche Sport Driving School in Birmingham, AL."
#29
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To ensure that you receive the exact Porsche you want on the delivery date you specify, place your order at least 12 weeks prior to delivery. Your dealer may still be able to find you a car in less than 12 weeks, but your selection may be limited by production availability. Delivery dates for “special orders” involving custom or non-standard colors and interiors are subject to material availability.
Whoever told you 12 weeks is giving you the straight scoop.
#30
OK, thanks. I just assumed if you have a car already in allocation with a build date, being built to spec, it wouldn't be a problem to do it inside of 12 weeks. I guess if they had everyone and their brother deciding last minute to pick it up, it probably wouldn't work out so well.
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