F1 Kevin M

Hey guys,

I have a chalk 6 spd 991.2 GT3. Got it a year ago, f’ing love it. I know I will get the urge to try something new in 1-2 years and I want to plan on getting a 992.2 GT3.

Would love some advice from those that got allocations on recent GT3s and how to go about getting a no games allocation, at a reasonable price relative to what good dealers are offering out there. I’m under no illusions that near MSRP only allocations are readily available. I see what these cars trade at on secondary market.

I keep reading about broken promises, MSRP but $40k protection package required, ADMs, buy watch and a bike etc. Honestly it’s discouraging and maybe it’ll make me want to keep the 991 (but prob not).

Looking for sage advice on what someone would do in a position such as mine. I realize allocations won’t be released for 6-12 months then cars arrive 6-18 months after that, just trying to plan ahead. Would love some referrals to dealers if anyone is open to sharing. I’m located in CT.

Wish I didn’t like GT3s so much,

Kevin

Johnny5Alive

Just keep 991.2.

cooler2442

0 chance if your only "card" is your 991.2 GT3 unless you are willing to accept a 50k under market offer on it in exchange for a 992.2 GT3 allocation. Only way to get one at MSRP is either pre-existing relationship with a dealer or live in the middle of no where by an MSRP dealer.

Dorian C

Almost everyone wants the 992.2. Buy some pedestrian cars before it comes out, if not, buy used a 992.1 off the lot as a potential trade in, keep showing interests, be patient, and ultimately, if you want it enough, be ready to pay up.

sparetireless

I had a recent rental, a stock plain jane 992 cab,

not an s, not a gts, not an sc,

just stock,

hauls ***, and fun

ENCT

Plan to pony up an ADM. Thats my new strategy. I have a relationship, just not as good as it needs to be. To many heavy hitters in my area.

rk-d

Just my opinion, but if you need a strategy just give up now.

These are basic, mass produced sports cars. They aren't exotics and they aren't collectible. Don't talk yourself into paying $350k to buy a GT3 (which is probably what the going rate will be for an ADM car, if I had to guess).

If an allocation at a reasonable price isn't available, then just wait til the CPO prices fall to earth. You have a GT3 now and it's not like even a 992.2 is going to be radically different, unless they make the thing hybrid.

And depending on your dealership, relationships may simply not matter. Some dealers are straight mercenaries. They just don't care.

pitt911

Too many variables at this stage to predict
FWIW , I used to insist on getting my cars new and usually order my own specs
I did buy couple of used cars that I loved as much and the specs were excellent and usually you get extra stuff like PPF and exhaust for a fraction of the cost or free
also you can get your car on the spot and no need to wait for ever. I waited 8 months for 992 TTS
bottom line
ordering your own is nice , but picking a car from used market can also be great
for the time being enjoy your 991.2 and see how things go the next year or so

WenigerAberBeser

OP

where are you located? Is your local dealer the same you got the 991.2 from?

F1 Kevin M

Taking the hit on trading in my current car is an option, just which is the most lubricated of getting bent over options out there. I live in an area were it endless car guys have lots of cash (CT, outside of NYC). Maybe I need to target Nebraska dealers.

See comment above

Agreed. I know I'll have to pay up, just which version of that is the best. At some point my 991.2 is good enough

I got the perfect for me 991.2, used from this site! Wouldn't have spec'd it any other way. See below. Maybe I feel the same way about a 992.1 that pops up in a year or two.

See above. Found the car in the Rennlist market place a year ago.

sensei_tts

given you know you'll have to pay and no solid relationship as a volume/very regular buyer then your best strategy is a broker imo. the wait lists are tremendous and filled with priority buyers based on relationship. get on a brokers list now. there's a solid one here on RL that doesn't play games and actually tries to get the dealership to lower the adm.

OncPorsche

"live in the middle of nowhere" or what i call, peace, safety, quiet and relaxation with not having to deal with big city shenanigans and getting cars at mrsp

C.J. Ichiban

as a dealer, I really need referral business for 'regular cars' - that's more valuable than cherry picking a GT car out of my allocation pool.

I need clients who buy 4 door porsches to help grow my allocation.

Sure, getting me your current car under market so I can sell it for market as a CPO car is great, but the real problem you have is not knowing who will be in charge when the next one lands or allocations are handed out. Lots of people get fired, replaced, stores get sold etc.

you have 2 years or so to enjoy your current car, and might actually do better by buying a CPO 992.1 when the 992.2 hits. I don't think the car will be so drastically different that even on race tracks the driver skill will still be a bigger performance variable.

ipse dixit

Or just get a used 750S.

GT3 Mike

Trade in and pay up is about you're only option. Or, move to a more out of the way area where they don't do ADM's on GT3's. They are out there, I didn't pay an ADM for my PTS Touring but the dealer only got 2 GT3's. Luck of the draw for a first Porsche I guess.