New to 911's what should I pay
07-17-2014, 01:36 PM
#46
Interesting comment since that's exactly what I saw happen a couple years ago. While I was checking out a 997 Turbo S, two guys fitting your description walked into the Audi dealership which is adjacent to Porsche. These guys, probably in their early 20s, bought a new Audi R8 Spyder which stickered for around $140K. They paid cash. Judging by their appearance I doubt that anyone would have attempted to rob them. Even if the robbery were successful, I doubt if the robbers would live long enough to spend much of it.
07-18-2014, 08:21 AM
#50
Drifting
I still think that you guys and gals who insist that 8-10% is the norm are doing a disservice to the folks who are shopping. That is not the norm. It is what you remember from reading posts, from the low percentage of people that share what a great deal they got. I've never told anyone except a few close friends what I paid for my car, and I trust them not to share it. It sure as heck wasn't 10%, I assure you.
I still believe that the vast majority of new 911 buyers pay anywhere from sticker to 3% off. Those, the silent 98%, aren't chiming in much on these price threads lest some Internet troll starts to beat them up for their lousy negotiating skills.
07-18-2014, 08:56 AM
#51
Racer
You should read the post more carefully. The alleged 'people' who received the presumed 24% off also got CPO, which infers that it was technically a used car. Unfortunately, I can't remember all of the details on his deal, but I know (because he's a friend of mine) that he spent literally months beating up the dealer until they acquiesced to his financial demands. It is by far the exception more than the rule.
I didn't beat them up for months. I just told them what I could afford and waited for them to decide to sell it to me for that, LOL. It was helpful that the car was 900 miles away, so I couldn't see exactly how beautiful it was.
I don't know why it took over a year to sell it, but I sure love it.
07-18-2014, 10:05 AM
#52
Burning Brakes
You should read the post more carefully. The alleged 'people' who received the presumed 24% off also got CPO, which infers that it was technically a used car. Unfortunately, I can't remember all of the details on his deal, but I know (because he's a friend of mine) that he spent literally months beating up the dealer until they acquiesced to his financial demands. It is by far the exception more than the rule.
I still think that you guys and gals who insist that 8-10% is the norm are doing a disservice to the folks who are shopping. That is not the norm. It is what you remember from reading posts, from the low percentage of people that share what a great deal they got. I've never told anyone except a few close friends what I paid for my car, and I trust them not to share it. It sure as heck wasn't 10%, I assure you.
I still believe that the vast majority of new 911 buyers pay anywhere from sticker to 3% off. Those, the silent 98%, aren't chiming in much on these price threads lest some Internet troll starts to beat them up for their lousy negotiating skills.
I still think that you guys and gals who insist that 8-10% is the norm are doing a disservice to the folks who are shopping. That is not the norm. It is what you remember from reading posts, from the low percentage of people that share what a great deal they got. I've never told anyone except a few close friends what I paid for my car, and I trust them not to share it. It sure as heck wasn't 10%, I assure you.
I still believe that the vast majority of new 911 buyers pay anywhere from sticker to 3% off. Those, the silent 98%, aren't chiming in much on these price threads lest some Internet troll starts to beat them up for their lousy negotiating skills.
MJB,
As you noted many things are involved with purchasing a Porsche. I am of your philosophy, I don't give out personal purchase numbers. I will however provide information so the individual feels comfortable with the value of their purchase, important IMHO.
Best, Bret. : )
07-18-2014, 10:10 AM
#53
Burning Brakes
FWIW, the car was new, had 160 miles and was never titled. It was CPOd because there is an incentive for Porsche dealers to start the warrantee at the end of the model year even if they haven't sold the car. So instead of having around 11 months gone on the car, they added 24 with CPO, giving it a little over 5 years of warrantee left.
I didn't beat them up for months. I just told them what I could afford and waited for them to decide to sell it to me for that, LOL. It was helpful that the car was 900 miles away, so I couldn't see exactly how beautiful it was.
I don't know why it took over a year to sell it, but I sure love it.
I didn't beat them up for months. I just told them what I could afford and waited for them to decide to sell it to me for that, LOL. It was helpful that the car was 900 miles away, so I couldn't see exactly how beautiful it was.
I don't know why it took over a year to sell it, but I sure love it.
Enjoy, beautiful car sir. : )
07-18-2014, 12:48 PM
#54
Burning Brakes
You should read the post more carefully. The alleged 'people' who received the presumed 24% off also got CPO, which infers that it was technically a used car. Unfortunately, I can't remember all of the details on his deal, but I know (because he's a friend of mine) that he spent literally months beating up the dealer until they acquiesced to his financial demands. It is by far the exception more than the rule.
I still think that you guys and gals who insist that 8-10% is the norm are doing a disservice to the folks who are shopping. That is not the norm. It is what you remember from reading posts, from the low percentage of people that share what a great deal they got. I've never told anyone except a few close friends what I paid for my car, and I trust them not to share it. It sure as heck wasn't 10%, I assure you.
I still believe that the vast majority of new 911 buyers pay anywhere from sticker to 3% off. Those, the silent 98%, aren't chiming in much on these price threads lest some Internet troll starts to beat them up for their lousy negotiating skills.
I still think that you guys and gals who insist that 8-10% is the norm are doing a disservice to the folks who are shopping. That is not the norm. It is what you remember from reading posts, from the low percentage of people that share what a great deal they got. I've never told anyone except a few close friends what I paid for my car, and I trust them not to share it. It sure as heck wasn't 10%, I assure you.
I still believe that the vast majority of new 911 buyers pay anywhere from sticker to 3% off. Those, the silent 98%, aren't chiming in much on these price threads lest some Internet troll starts to beat them up for their lousy negotiating skills.
07-18-2014, 01:44 PM
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supply and demand folks...its pretty simple. dealerships will need room for more supply and demand for previous MY will decrease as new MY arrives...i agree that 3% is on the low end. i don't have the luxury of multiple dealerships (closest is more than 500mi away) but was able to negotiate 5% off MSRP on a custom build. i also agree with MJ though that since all of these discounts are self-reported, it is completely skewed...it would be like using newspaper/television polls as legitimate sources of opinion...the only people that participate are the ones that are interested in sharing their opinion.
07-18-2014, 01:48 PM
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I'm sooooo thankful many Porsche buyers pay MSRP. Or there'd be no way in hell I'd ever be able to negotiate a great buy.
