Dealer delivery prep - decline? or will I need paint correction either way?
12-06-2015, 02:08 PM
#31
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Feel free to treat your Porsche like what it is, an amazing car. Yes I said it, it's actually a car to drive and enjoy 
Rennlist skews toward the eccentric (and sometimes militant) car nuts in the crowd. I tend to be one of those personally but if you're new to this forum you may not realize you're frequently getting an enthusiasts point of view that is offered as if everyone must do things rather extravagantly 
Rennlist skews toward the eccentric (and sometimes militant) car nuts in the crowd. I tend to be one of those personally
but if you're new to this forum you may not realize you're frequently getting an enthusiasts point of view that is offered as if everyone must do things rather extravagantly
12-06-2015, 03:09 PM
#32
touche! This made me laugh out loud. I don't have the car yet, so all I do is sit and contemplate my theoretical car. Its a habit I can't imagine will go away once I'm an owner...
12-08-2015, 05:28 AM
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We've specialized in Porsches for over 20 years and have always advised our clients to leave the new car prep to a knowledgeable detailer. Sometimes that person is a trusted detailer at the dealer you know personally, you, or a trusted detailer you know of or have a relationship with.
Bottom line, you don't have to be a concours nut to appreciate a proper wash, clay, polish, and wax on a new $100k+ car. Many of our clients bring in their new cars direct from dealer and do various things like nano coating, clear bra, tint, etc.
Paint correction isn't always needed, so that makes it even more important to have a qualified detailer do the initial prep. It only takes one wash with inferior products and/or untrained detailer, and you'll incur unnecessary expense to remedy a poor finish.
Bottom line, you don't have to be a concours nut to appreciate a proper wash, clay, polish, and wax on a new $100k+ car. Many of our clients bring in their new cars direct from dealer and do various things like nano coating, clear bra, tint, etc.
Paint correction isn't always needed, so that makes it even more important to have a qualified detailer do the initial prep. It only takes one wash with inferior products and/or untrained detailer, and you'll incur unnecessary expense to remedy a poor finish.
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12-16-2015, 11:52 AM
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Dealer just emailed me, GTS arrives today and he actually asked me if I wanted it detailed. Since I am getting it clear bra'd and opti'd soon, I asked for just a simple wash and thats it.
12-16-2015, 12:14 PM
#35
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no, they aren't. The whole dealer model is to spend as little time and energy (read: $$$$) to get a happy customer. If the average guy doesn't notice the swirls, they will not put any effort into properly washing the car. Hell, most owners don't even wash the car properly, much less polish and such.
12-16-2015, 12:18 PM
#36
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And this. Come on guys... For some of us buying a new Porsche is still a big deal and a family affair. It shouldn't be a terror-inducing experience. I'm all for due care and getting it right, but it's about balance... If I'm getting a new car like this, I'm taking the whole family to see it, we're having lunch after etc... It's an event!
You ask me, the ideal buying experience:
1. have the paperwork ready
2. have the car ready (to whatever level you request)
3. I sign papers, hand them the check, they hand me the keys, and thats it.
I don't need the *** kissing, watching some ******** salesman try to explain all the options, the long drawn out nonsense, etc.
If I could be in and out within 30 minutes, that would be perfect.
As for taking delivery dirty with shipping wrappers? who cares, I bought the car, not the buying experience.
12-16-2015, 07:46 PM
#37
Only let the Dealer Prep the car if they have a top third party pro come in who charges the dealer top dollor, when you pay Peanut's you get Monkey's (just a little Idiom from the tech industry). Further you want to see receipts and prior work. A Good detailor should have pictures on the internet backing up his work like they do is Southern and Northern California.