Originally Posted by Z356

I have not...but Hinckley is the one talking to Melissa!

Simplification of the 'Porsche Exclusive' order process to get these late MY2015's built ASAP and create less headaches for themselves. GTS may also have specific out-source suppliers & vendors for their 'just-in-time' logistics. That is also why 'deviating' options are heavily restricted on the limited production gt3. My dos centavos for what is worth.


Saludos,
Eduardo
Carmel

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Originally Posted by Keadog

Well, if I stay with the GTS, that rules out Espresso/Cognac, as I won't have light colored carpet in a driver. So, that leaves plain Espressso like my Boxster or change the order to a TT if I can still get an allocation.
Rats.

Originally Posted by hinckley

Keadog, I'll let you know if they manage deviating carpet with my Espresso/Cognac, but it wasn't a deal breaker for me since it does come with Espresso mats. I've had tan interiors and carpets in BMWs and installed contrasting black mats, and there was no problem with wear or keeping the inside clean.

Originally Posted by Keadog

I'll talk with the dealer Monday but I'm leaning to trying to change the order to a TT since my GTS build is pushing $154k. This just nudges me harder. I can't imagine why they can't grab the dark carpeting when that's what you get if you order a GTS with straight Espresso. It's like turning down another "free" $710 in my mind.
I would appreciate any updated info you get, positive or negative.
Thanks.

Originally Posted by hinckley

Sounds like one of my justifications . . . "You see dear, I really wanted the less expensive GTS, but I had no choice. I just HAD to buy the more expensive Turbo." I practice a lot beforehand.

Anyway, Porsche's huge options list is truly a two-edged sword. I'll let you know as soon as I hear something from Melissa. It usually takes her three or four business days to get an answer.

Originally Posted by Keadog

As you may have noticed, I cancelled my GTS order the day after they took away my February PTS build and took a TT allocation for March delivery. The order went through with deviated carpet in Espresso with the Espresso/Cognac interior, at least so far.

Originally Posted by hinckley

I noticed and was bummed for you. Of course a TT is a pretty good silver lining! I saw your TT config and loved it. Should be very classy.

I haven't heard about deviating carpet for my GTS yet. I was supposed to hear 2 days ago, so I'm not taking it as a good sign. I really don't think that they want to do any deviations on the GTS for some reason. Maybe I should move to a TT to get espresso carpet. hmmmm . . .

Originally Posted by Keadog

I'm guessing Exclusive is pretty busy with the seemingly out of nowhere elimination of all PTS orders after December builds until at least June.

Originally Posted by JUPJAI

I in fact got my PTS allocation confirmed for late Feb 2015. Was getting very worried there for a few days.

Originally Posted by Keadog

I noticed that the PTS option had disappeared from the Configurator, so I emailed my dealer to verify this couldn't possibly affect my order, since I had already been delayed from September to November to February '15. I was wrong. No PTS for me. Anyone with outstanding PTS orders might want to check on things

Originally Posted by Keadog

Email from dealer said no more after December until start of '16 production.

Originally Posted by Z356

Keith: This is not good news, as it doesn't bode well for the whole PTS program at Porsche if it is indeed true. I have been anticipating the face lifted MY2016 .2 991 (or 992) to start production in late Spring of 2015. Some sources have recently speculated that it's debut would be delayed until the IAA (Internationale Automobil-Ausstellung) at Frankfurt in September and production of the '16 .2 991 would start later that Fall. Either way (6 or nearly 10 months) is quite a long time without PTS if that email is correct...and it would be unprecedented in recent history at 'Porsche Exclusive'!

So if it's true, it puts into question whether PAG is currently re-evaluating PTS as a viable option, with all of its coordination & production headaches/liabilities for the company. Thus it would NOT surprise me, should they decide to continue with PTS, if they up the price considerably starting with MY2016 for this option. So caveat lector.

Originally Posted by JUPJAI

I in fact got my PTS allocation confirmed for late Feb
2015. Was getting very worried there for a few days.
Sorry to the others - PTSsssed off I totally feel for you !

Originally Posted by Z356

'Lime Gold'? Are you serious? If you are even considering ordering a 'Lime Gold' 991 from Porsche my understanding is that PCNA will fly you to Stuttgart and put you up at the Graf Zeppelin (the hotel, not the dirigible airship!) for a week. They'll dine & wine you while you are there too! You want the company of a Fräulein while in town? No problem, Billy! What a lucky guy you are. You see Porsche has yet to identified one single buyer in the US this late in the game that is considering ordering this (let us call it rare) 'Lime Gold' color on any of their cars! Yes, some dealers got suckered into ordering that color early on in 2012...but they quickly learned that this color is the kiss of death for sale, resale, re-re-sale and so-on...

So this is your day, Bill. Seize the moment & be a 'test dummy' (see last photo) for 'Lime Gold'. Just sent an email to Detlev and grab your passport & start packing your suitcase. Porsche will take care of the rest.

Saludos,
Eduardo
Carmel

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Originally Posted by JUPJAI

Good luck Keadog!