991 50th anniversary model
06-07-2013, 03:21 PM
#106
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This 50th Anniversary model @ $124k really is a bargain if the pricing by PCNA isn't off. If you option out a C2S with the Powerkit, PSE, PTV, Sport Chrono, etc., you're looking at over $135k+. As it is, you're getting a lot for $124k plus the added incentive of it being limited to commemorate the 50th birthday of the 911. 
06-07-2013, 03:49 PM
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06-07-2013, 03:54 PM
#108
Quick question about deposit. This is my first time dealing with Porsche and having a deposit for an allocation. How much "paperwork" do you guys expect when putting a deposit.
In Portland, I put down $1000. Just have a credit card receipt (the kinds you get at the restaurant) and the dealer wrote on it by hand "50th edition allocation". Basically told me there's no formal paperwork and that deposits for allocations are "hand shake" deals. Told me it's refundable verbally.
In Bend, I put down $2500. The dealer emailed me a purschase order form filled out specifying it is for an allocation of 50th ed or GT3. The purchase order is used typically for deposit on orders so it says in big letters "this is not refundable". I since asked my dealer to add in writing that this is a refundable deposit but haven't heard back yet.
Anyway, how do you guys deal with it. Do you ask everything to be in writing and signed. Do you do the "hand shake deal"? Any bad experience like ones I've heard people have at honda/toyota dealerships where the deposit just disappears.
Am I just paranoid and should have nothing to worry about when dealing with Porsche dealerships?
In Portland, I put down $1000. Just have a credit card receipt (the kinds you get at the restaurant) and the dealer wrote on it by hand "50th edition allocation". Basically told me there's no formal paperwork and that deposits for allocations are "hand shake" deals. Told me it's refundable verbally.
In Bend, I put down $2500. The dealer emailed me a purschase order form filled out specifying it is for an allocation of 50th ed or GT3. The purchase order is used typically for deposit on orders so it says in big letters "this is not refundable". I since asked my dealer to add in writing that this is a refundable deposit but haven't heard back yet.
Anyway, how do you guys deal with it. Do you ask everything to be in writing and signed. Do you do the "hand shake deal"? Any bad experience like ones I've heard people have at honda/toyota dealerships where the deposit just disappears.
Am I just paranoid and should have nothing to worry about when dealing with Porsche dealerships?
IIRC a deposit by law is fully refundable but what weight does that have if a dealer doesn't follow the law. Not really worth suing them over $1K.
06-07-2013, 04:01 PM
#109
Quick question about deposit. This is my first time dealing with Porsche and having a deposit for an allocation. How much "paperwork" do you guys expect when putting a deposit.
In Portland, I put down $1000. Just have a credit card receipt (the kinds you get at the restaurant) and the dealer wrote on it by hand "50th edition allocation". Basically told me there's no formal paperwork and that deposits for allocations are "hand shake" deals. Told me it's refundable verbally.
In Bend, I put down $2500. The dealer emailed me a purschase order form filled out specifying it is for an allocation of 50th ed or GT3. The purchase order is used typically for deposit on orders so it says in big letters "this is not refundable". I since asked my dealer to add in writing that this is a refundable deposit but haven't heard back yet.
Anyway, how do you guys deal with it. Do you ask everything to be in writing and signed. Do you do the "hand shake deal"? Any bad experience like ones I've heard people have at honda/toyota dealerships where the deposit just disappears.
Am I just paranoid and should have nothing to worry about when dealing with Porsche dealerships?
In Portland, I put down $1000. Just have a credit card receipt (the kinds you get at the restaurant) and the dealer wrote on it by hand "50th edition allocation". Basically told me there's no formal paperwork and that deposits for allocations are "hand shake" deals. Told me it's refundable verbally.
In Bend, I put down $2500. The dealer emailed me a purschase order form filled out specifying it is for an allocation of 50th ed or GT3. The purchase order is used typically for deposit on orders so it says in big letters "this is not refundable". I since asked my dealer to add in writing that this is a refundable deposit but haven't heard back yet.
Anyway, how do you guys deal with it. Do you ask everything to be in writing and signed. Do you do the "hand shake deal"? Any bad experience like ones I've heard people have at honda/toyota dealerships where the deposit just disappears.
Am I just paranoid and should have nothing to worry about when dealing with Porsche dealerships?
It is contractually non-refundable unless there is a price change (yup, I'm not guaranteed my quoted price), in which case I have the option to either accept the increased price or cancel with a full refund.
Apparently standard for Porsche South Africa. On the other hand, when I bought my M3 Cab, I ordered via email, no deposit, collected my car and paid via EFT a few days later! (Admittedly, the BMW dealership had sold me several cars over the years and knew me)
06-07-2013, 04:18 PM
#111
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Anyway, how do you guys deal with it. Do you ask everything to be in writing and signed. Do you do the "hand shake deal"? Any bad experience like ones I've heard people have at honda/toyota dealerships where the deposit just disappears.
Am I just paranoid and should have nothing to worry about when dealing with Porsche dealerships?
Am I just paranoid and should have nothing to worry about when dealing with Porsche dealerships?
06-07-2013, 04:21 PM
#112
I put my build in yesterday. I initially put SPASM in the build but took it out as I was concerned about right height and it wasn't clear that the ride height adjustable front suspension was available yet on this model. The stock build at least comes 10MM lower than a normal C2S.
06-07-2013, 04:31 PM
#113
Sure sounds like you are paranoid. You "deal with it" by leaving a deposit at one dealership (unless you are planning to buy two cars). The whole point of the process is a showing of commitment that you intend to follow through with a purchase. Problems arise when people leave deposits for items they have no intention of buying.
06-07-2013, 04:33 PM
#114
Correction: I put my build in yesterday. I initially put SPASM in the build but took it out as I was concerned about RIDE height and it wasn't clear that the ride height adjustable front suspension was available yet on this model. The stock build at least comes 10MM lower than a normal C2S.
06-07-2013, 04:51 PM
#115
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Hi Suzy - Not sure I'd go that far, as it's about 25% more expensive than a C2S here (though US prices are in general a good deal compared to other markets - much less than a currency conversion).
06-07-2013, 05:02 PM
#116
Burning Brakes
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And you've got a limited edition.
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06-07-2013, 05:30 PM
#118
Burning Brakes
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In my opinion the pricetag in the U.S. really is a bargain. In Germany (Porsche's home market where no car has to be shipped across the Atlantic ocean!!) this car costs about 37% more if you add the powerkit to the baseprice. So people.... don't complain please.
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06-07-2013, 06:31 PM
#119
Three Wheelin'
Sure sounds like you are paranoid. You "deal with it" by leaving a deposit at one dealership (unless you are planning to buy two cars). The whole point of the process is a showing of commitment that you intend to follow through with a purchase. Problems arise when people leave deposits for items they have no intention of buying.
06-07-2013, 06:37 PM
#120
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It goes both ways. Try getting a new Shelby GT500 from a Ford dealer. They pull all kinds of shenanigans. They'll quote you a price, you put down your deposit then pull they rug from under you if some schmo comes by and wants to pay more for your spot, or the car etc etc. Putting down a deposit at two dealers is insurance in my mind.