Custom Ordering a 991, 'Porsche Exclusive' and You!
#601
Three Wheelin'
I got confirmation today that Porsche will not do deviating carpets with my GTS espresso/cognac interior. Weird how they won't do even the standard deviating options on this model.
#602
"I just got off the phone with a senior executive at PCNA. Unfortunately, they are not doing any paint to sample for 2015 model year. They can delay the order to a 2016 model of you still want the PTS."
So, JUPJAI, I will be very interested if you actually get a PTS car built in February '15. Please keep us updated. I'm reluctant to delay my order for a '16 since it will be well into our 6 month good weather driving season by the time the car arrives. If this ends being the beginning of the end for PTS and they cancel it for '16s later, I will have just lost more time and gained nothing (unless they compensate the no more PTS with a few more decent color choices, like a nice green).
Tough call.
#603
#604
Three Wheelin'
#605
Three Wheelin'
Final word from Melissa on GTS deviating options -
There are no Z Offers on the GTS, so that is what prevents us from deviating the carpets (as well as the stitching). Sorry I don't have better news. You will get Espresso floor mats with this two-tone, so at least you will have some protection with the darker mat down there.
Warm Regards,
Melissa
There are no Z Offers on the GTS, so that is what prevents us from deviating the carpets (as well as the stitching). Sorry I don't have better news. You will get Espresso floor mats with this two-tone, so at least you will have some protection with the darker mat down there.
Warm Regards,
Melissa
#606
Rennlist Member
Ah, good to know.
While you have her attention, can you get confirmation from her regarding PTS windows? Context: https://rennlist.com/forums/991/8434...l-my-16-a.html
While you have her attention, can you get confirmation from her regarding PTS windows? Context: https://rennlist.com/forums/991/8434...l-my-16-a.html
#607
Ah, good to know.
While you have her attention, can you get confirmation from her regarding PTS windows? Context: https://rennlist.com/forums/991/8434...l-my-16-a.html
While you have her attention, can you get confirmation from her regarding PTS windows? Context: https://rennlist.com/forums/991/8434...l-my-16-a.html
Something's not right.
#608
Burning Brakes
Spent 2 hrs with my dealer manager today with phone calls to PCNA/PAG to lock in my options. Melissa is to go over it again ASAP. Unless there is something very weird, I continue to have a FEB 2015 build allocation for a Birch Green 991 turbo S cab. Euro delivery for my 50th birthday! I started my PTS order process in Jan 2013 - so it will be the conclusion of a 2-1/2 year process with changes galore along the way.
Porsche exclusive has been very good to field all my questions and requests. But alas, despite being told of my allocation and build slot - I still have an uneasy feeling that it might be delayed. Or they are ONLY building my PTS build to be rid of me once and for all - lol
If my order gets cancelled despite what I have been told, going to move over to Lamborghini for a verde huracan!!
Time will tell. Off to LA auto show for Saturday.
Porsche exclusive has been very good to field all my questions and requests. But alas, despite being told of my allocation and build slot - I still have an uneasy feeling that it might be delayed. Or they are ONLY building my PTS build to be rid of me once and for all - lol
If my order gets cancelled despite what I have been told, going to move over to Lamborghini for a verde huracan!!
Time will tell. Off to LA auto show for Saturday.
#609
Nordschleife Master
Thread Starter
Verdes...from Italy!
Spent 2 hrs with my dealer manager today with phone calls to PCNA/PAG to lock in my options. Melissa is to go over it again ASAP. Unless there is something very weird, I continue to have a FEB 2015 build allocation for a Birch Green 991 turbo S cab...If my order gets cancelled despite what I have been told, going to move over to Lamborghini for a verde huracan!!
Saludos,
Eduardo
Carmel
.
#611
Race Car
The pics below are how I took delivery of the car, exactly as it left the works. I plan on making no modifications.
As you can see Meissen Blue is slightly more grey than Gulf Blue.
If anyone is interested, Meissen Blue (Meissen Blau)'s Porsche Ag internal color codes have varied through the years as follows:
1957 to 1959 - 356A Meissen Blue 5703
1957 to 1959 - 356A Meissen Blue 703
1958 to 1959 - 356A Meissen Blue 317
The color was revived in 2007 by Porsche Ag with a new color code:
2007 - Meissen Blue Z54
As you can see Meissen Blue is slightly more grey than Gulf Blue.
If anyone is interested, Meissen Blue (Meissen Blau)'s Porsche Ag internal color codes have varied through the years as follows:
1957 to 1959 - 356A Meissen Blue 5703
1957 to 1959 - 356A Meissen Blue 703
1958 to 1959 - 356A Meissen Blue 317
The color was revived in 2007 by Porsche Ag with a new color code:
2007 - Meissen Blue Z54
#612
Spent 2 hrs with my dealer manager today with phone calls to PCNA/PAG to lock in my options. Melissa is to go over it again ASAP. Unless there is something very weird, I continue to have a FEB 2015 build allocation for a Birch Green 991 turbo S cab. Euro delivery for my 50th birthday! I started my PTS order process in Jan 2013 - so it will be the conclusion of a 2-1/2 year process with changes galore along the way.
Porsche exclusive has been very good to field all my questions and requests. But alas, despite being told of my allocation and build slot - I still have an uneasy feeling that it might be delayed. Or they are ONLY building my PTS build to be rid of me once and for all - lol
If my order gets cancelled despite what I have been told, going to move over to Lamborghini for a verde huracan!!
Time will tell. Off to LA auto show for Saturday.
Porsche exclusive has been very good to field all my questions and requests. But alas, despite being told of my allocation and build slot - I still have an uneasy feeling that it might be delayed. Or they are ONLY building my PTS build to be rid of me once and for all - lol
If my order gets cancelled despite what I have been told, going to move over to Lamborghini for a verde huracan!!
Time will tell. Off to LA auto show for Saturday.
Am I pissed? Yes I am. I'm open to suggestions for other brands to consider but I have no exotic dealers anywhere near me and I don't want a Corvette (which actually looks like a whole lot of car for the money).
Oh, and good for you! Seems you got the "only remaining" PTS slot in Canada before MY '16, assuming they don't deep six PTS altogether...
#613
Recent written communication re: orders. Had slot accepted, approved, completed MY15 early March build for April (ED) *cancelled*. Explanation: Targa 4S PTS (approved colour) now has NO 4S (engine/body) slot available. I do understand, having seen Seinfeld's "s-o u-p n-a-z-i" episode.
#614
Nordschleife Master
Thread Starter
'Verde Miura'
Rennlist member Joe Sackey, in his wonderful 'The Lamborghini Miura Bible' book, list several green colors you could have ordered on a period Miura:
Verde Miura (Lime Green)
Verde Rio Metalizzato
Verde Inglese (British Racing Green)
Verde Ucello di Mare (Dark Forest Green non-Metallic PTS)
My Carmel neighbor's business partner in Utah owns a beautiful 'Verde Miura' Lamborghini which some of you may remember when it was shown two years ago at The Quail! It's an absolutely stunning color!
Saludos,
Eduardo
Carmel
.
#615
Thank you for your kind words!
How can I put this diplomatically and concise in as few a words as possible. OK, I think I got it.
'Nein'
But that is just my gut feeling. You can ask 'Porsche Exclusive' and wait for their answer. Imagine the reaction of the 1963 individual owners of the very expensive 50th Anniversary Limited Edition would be if they respond anything but 'Nein'.
Also notice the words 'the likes of which will never be seen again.' in their webpage. There is a period after that sentence. It is not followed by 'unless ordered via 'Porsche Exclusive' by any Tom, Dick or SnakeBitten Harry!
Saludos,
Eduardo
Carmel
.
How can I put this diplomatically and concise in as few a words as possible. OK, I think I got it.
'Nein'
But that is just my gut feeling. You can ask 'Porsche Exclusive' and wait for their answer. Imagine the reaction of the 1963 individual owners of the very expensive 50th Anniversary Limited Edition would be if they respond anything but 'Nein'.
Also notice the words 'the likes of which will never be seen again.' in their webpage. There is a period after that sentence. It is not followed by 'unless ordered via 'Porsche Exclusive' by any Tom, Dick or SnakeBitten Harry!
Saludos,
Eduardo
Carmel
.
my custom order C4S just arrived at the dealership... ;-)
i was able to:
- do the PTS geiser grey
- order the front grill parts with chrome
- order the grill in the 50th style (narrow slats with chrome tips)
- order the part that replaces the rear red strip
- match the interior deviated stiching and agate
- order the fuchs style rims (extra.. i'll use as my summer rims, and the default as winter wheels/tires)
what i couldn't get:
- houndstooth center for the seats... i was ok with this because with that i couldn't have gotten seat ventilation
- the 50th badges everywhere (also just fine with me)
- the green dial.. (bummed I couldn't get this)
i'll post in a few days when i pick it up, but it will to the casual observer be a 50th with 4wd. ;0
-mag3