subshooter

Yep. Exactly what I get. I have an October build and only got my commission number two weeks ago.

BigRed911

Well Porsche managed to jump on the same bandwagon as other manufacturers have with by making their customers purchase a much less than desirable experience. They will drive more customers away form the brand. There are equal or better choices out there for folks who can afford them.

Cpiguy

I’m paying a fairly significant ADM for my incoming GT3 RS, and I’m extremely excited to take delivery, BUT, I totally agree that this entire thing is bull****. Ferrari got wise a few years back. I paid $100k over for my first F430 Spider back in 2006, and hated doing it. A few years later they locked down dealers and actually cancelled a few franchises because they would respect the new rule. I’m a capitalist and a business guy, but as far as I’m concerned, the manufacturer should set the price, and that’s what we should pay. JMO

sensei_tts

the old ways of 'meaningful business relationships' are mostly gone with many auto dealers. there are some left and many here still get their cars at msrp (consider yourselves blessed), but the trend im reading is it's fading...fast. i mean, 18 transactions over 3 years and no love. 5 cars in 8 years and no love at msrp. with uncertain macroeconomic times i guess it's easier to abandon those relationships and go for the big money than look towards consistent buyers. and with the new generation of young wealthy people, maybe dealers are thinking they don't need those relationships anymore, they'll always have buyers and want to line their wallets too. interesting times...

Captain P

I never like saying things like never, but it is hard honestly to be excited over Porsche the brand not the product. The product is second to none in my opinion but the brand is ****.

As I said in an earlier thread, I put down my deposit for a 296, and my purchase experience has been on a whole other level better compared to Porsche. Granted they charge you way more.

I don’t know, Ferrari and McLaren seem like a more compelling brand now compared to Porsche, life is just way too short to be dealing with this.

cooler2442

Friend just scored a used 340k MSRP 3RS for 400k so 60k over. Market definitely coming down.

usctrojanGT3

Nice pick up, was it a PTS car or just highly optioned? My build was just under $310k and I checked a lot of the boxes....WP, mag wheels, lift, LED headlights, black PCCBs, etc.

cooler2442

Non PTS car that had lots of options checked.

emkae

Thanks for that. I contacted the dealer and they confirmed it’s a ‘24. Apparently the build process barely started and came to a halt either due to delay in parts or other GT cars getting precedence. Whatever it is, I am ok, somethings are worth the wait.

BergGt3

My RS spec locks soon and I can’t decide on the color… either black or ice grey. I’ve looked at pictures and seen both in person but may have to flip a coin. Fortunately both look good but may decide to go ice since with likes the brightness and elegance of it 🍦

mooty

you are correct in your assessment. product and engineering = great. CRM = germans are still learning... just goto a German hosted party vs Italian or French hosted party.... and like you many porsche diehards are headed to fiat and Mac.... every sales staff should watch the Bev Hills scene in Pretty Women...




sad but true. however, in the long run it's cheaper to retain client than to look for new one. it's a matter of long or short game. most sales are short sighted.


mooty is never moody. he doesn't dance and tell it as is. over time most ppl come to realized he was right as usual.

hahaha, now you had me laughing hard.

GtErik

Both are nice, remember that black is a solid color, wouldn't drive 10 sec without PPF. If you go weissach, the carbon is less visible on dark colors.

bucky56477

Both are great, but I agree with the above post that the contrast of the carbon bits look better with a lighter color. The silver decals also look great on a black car though. Can't go wrong with either.

ipse dixit

Maybe this has something to do with it?

https://www.reuters.com/business/aut...ge-2024-07-22/

usctrojanGT3

Now they are dealing with aluminum shortages? Geezzz, they just can't catch a break.