Porsche Manhattan / Manhattan Motor Cars
09-02-2016, 12:02 AM
#1
Racer
Thread Starter
Porsche Manhattan / Manhattan Motor Cars
Stopped by the newer showroom in Manhattan today with my friend (seen below in the pics) to see if they happened to have a 4S I could fawn over as I wait for mine. No luck - they had a Targa 4S from 2016 and a Carrera 2S with the racing endurance package. Nice looking car!
On a side note, My friend and I got very weird vibes from one of the salesmen who followed us around the dealership. There happens to be a love lady that sits towards the window area who was very helpful the last time I went for a visit. Today however was not the same. Truly uncomfortable vibe - a lot of tension and oddities. Literally followed us from car to car at a distance.
My real purpose was to have my buddy try to sit in the back seat to see if it was doable when I go with him and his brother to their home upstate.
NO CAN DO. haha. Just not happening.
As you can see - definitely not good.
While there, I came across these 2 - mint green custom colored vehicles.
2017 Turbo S Cab
2017 Cayenne Turbo S
They had every single option possible - and I mean every option.
The Cab was $320k
The Cayenne was $309k
Can we have a serious grown up convo about this? Who's buying these? No one.
Long wait lists for Porsche cars and while the factory spends time making these ugly vehicles...they likely could be satisfying clients who are putting down deposits.
Why would Porsche Manhattan order these. I confirmed they were not sold. They were not customer orders. The dealership ordered them. In these colors - ticking every option - including something that costs $80,000. (see below)
Why? What happens to these 2 cars when they are obviously not sold? Deep discounts? Returned? What a waste of time, and allotment. What do you all think?
On a side note, My friend and I got very weird vibes from one of the salesmen who followed us around the dealership. There happens to be a love lady that sits towards the window area who was very helpful the last time I went for a visit. Today however was not the same. Truly uncomfortable vibe - a lot of tension and oddities. Literally followed us from car to car at a distance.
My real purpose was to have my buddy try to sit in the back seat to see if it was doable when I go with him and his brother to their home upstate.
NO CAN DO. haha. Just not happening.
As you can see - definitely not good.
While there, I came across these 2 - mint green custom colored vehicles.
2017 Turbo S Cab
2017 Cayenne Turbo S
They had every single option possible - and I mean every option.
The Cab was $320k
The Cayenne was $309k
Can we have a serious grown up convo about this? Who's buying these? No one.
Long wait lists for Porsche cars and while the factory spends time making these ugly vehicles...they likely could be satisfying clients who are putting down deposits.
Why would Porsche Manhattan order these. I confirmed they were not sold. They were not customer orders. The dealership ordered them. In these colors - ticking every option - including something that costs $80,000. (see below)
Why? What happens to these 2 cars when they are obviously not sold? Deep discounts? Returned? What a waste of time, and allotment. What do you all think?
09-02-2016, 12:17 AM
#2
Instructor
Marketing, window dressing and the fact that the US's center of Trading wealth (Hedge Fund mgrs., etc.) lives within NYC will eventually sell these cars.
Personally, I like color against the black trim. It pops.
Personally, I like color against the black trim. It pops.
09-02-2016, 12:23 AM
#3
Racer
Thread Starter
Just don't see it happening. Window dressing for sure - it definitely screams "COME IN"
I tend to believe Hedge Fund Managers etc aren't void of good taste
I too love color against black. In fact, I helped my father design his building which is a bold blue over Black.
It's just an educated guess that no one will buy these mint green cars. Having lived in NYC all my life - Ive never once seen a mint green Porsche anywhere. Nor a $309k Cayenne. Nor a $320k 911.
I tend to believe Hedge Fund Managers etc aren't void of good taste
I too love color against black. In fact, I helped my father design his building which is a bold blue over Black. It's just an educated guess that no one will buy these mint green cars. Having lived in NYC all my life - Ive never once seen a mint green Porsche anywhere. Nor a $309k Cayenne. Nor a $320k 911.
09-02-2016, 12:44 AM
#4
Race Director
This guy has not been caught yet. All Porsche dealers have been notified to be on high alert, hence the following. Porsche buyers are very fussy and don't want a deflowered P car. Especially a $300K Cayenne or TT. That would be the ultimate score for our friend below. He likes to add his own CXX option (no charge), although you are responsible for clean up 
Although, once you write the check do as you wish .... Nathaniel and "Chase"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1h-CkMLqE-E&sns=em
Although, once you write the check do as you wish .... Nathaniel and "Chase"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1h-CkMLqE-E&sns=em
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09-02-2016, 05:47 AM
#11
So, Manhattan Motorcars is one of two specially designated "premier" dealerships in the US. They have an "exclusive" department similar to PCNA's in Beverly Hills and I suspect these two cars are more marketing tools to show people what they can do and order.
If they're not sold, it's not a problem. Yes, they'll go at a step discount, but for now they're probably getting people to stop and think more about exclusive options. Plus you never know when a bored, rich foreigner will stop by.
To put it in perspective, MMC's building cost somewhere around $16m to buy and refit. Spending a little more on a "wow" order car to generate further interest in exclusive options goes with the territory there. The dealership's building is painfully beautiful- it's sick and a must see on any trip to NY.
If they're not sold, it's not a problem. Yes, they'll go at a step discount, but for now they're probably getting people to stop and think more about exclusive options. Plus you never know when a bored, rich foreigner will stop by.
To put it in perspective, MMC's building cost somewhere around $16m to buy and refit. Spending a little more on a "wow" order car to generate further interest in exclusive options goes with the territory there. The dealership's building is painfully beautiful- it's sick and a must see on any trip to NY.
09-02-2016, 08:43 AM
#13
Rennlist Member
Dealers are very concerned about people who walk in and screw around in each of their cars. They can smell a real buyer vs a lookie lou. Trying to fit an adult in the rear seat is stupid. The interior can be easily damaged. Are you surprised that the sales associates are wondering what you are up to.
09-02-2016, 08:48 AM
#14
Racer
Thread Starter
They can smell a real buyer vs a lookie lou.
You're telling me this kid - who's ********* are still in the upright position would pass the smell test at a Range Rover dealership? He made several hundred thousand from his silly youtube channel or "VLOG" as he calls it - and blew all his cash on this car. (The sick thing is his parents let him). So You tell me what dealership would look at him upon entering with serious eyes and attention. I'd bet all would dimiss him as a fanboy of the brand. And then he wrote a check...
Trying to fit an adult in the rear seat is stupid.
The interior can be easily damaged.
Are you surprised that the sales associates are wondering what you are up to.
