trompazo

Hi,

I bought a used 991.1 GT3 and just traded it in for a used 991.2 GT3 at the same dealer. It's a small dealership in Canada.

I asked about a deposit on a new 992 GT3 (2020/2021?) and they said they already have "many", but are taking $5000 deposits with no confirmation of an allocation. I asked but they haven't told me yet where I would be on the list or if they even do a list.

What is the going rate for 992 deposits? I only put down $2500 to get an Ferrari 488 allocation and the dealer here got me an early allocation so $5000 seems high given they may not be able to get me one.

Thanks

GrantG

drdonger

LOL. I can't wait until rates go up further and this car bubble bursts. Dealers will be asking us to buy cars again instead of us begging them to put down deposits.

ipse dixit

Couple more days like this in the stock market ...

brownan

I'd just skip it and be first in line for the 992.2.

RLNTL3S

Find a different dealership. Or find a better salesperson in that same dealership that is human.

I've heard anywhere from $500 - $5,000 and you are given the exact number you are on the list. Does not matter how long the list is.

Lastly, it should be a 100% refundable deposit, in case you change your mind.

trompazo

Interesting. I have enquired with two dealerships in Canada and both say they don't do a "list" and there are other factors (I assume prior purchases, etc.) On the plus side, In Canada they have to sell for MSRP only by law.

reacher

I'm on the list for the 992 GT3 at my dealer, but they don't ask for a deposit until the car is ordered.

edcli

Yep...that's ok -- sure everyone was getting tired of winning.

trompazo

It was actually the manager of the dealership. They are a pretty small dealership. They likely serve the smallest population area of any dealership in the Canada. Get about 5-8 GT3's per model run.

trompazo

In the US, do they actually honor these "lists". So if you have no buying history with the dealership but you put in an early deposit you can get an allocation before a 918 Spyder owner?

In Canada, doesn't seem to be any lists. They sell them to whoever they want to, which would usually be longstanding or VIP clients.

TRAKCAR

carcommander

Sunny_M3

Same, for my 991.2 GT3, my dealership took $1000 initially, told me my spot in line, and later asked for $5000 more once they got my allocation. All of the money went toward the price of the car (which was @ MSRP).

991carreradriver

You got that right!