gohawks23

You do have to be patient and put work in but I contacted a lot of dealers all over country and I was willing to fly anywhere for delivery. My best offer was 6% off at Beverly Hills Porsche on C2S cab when I wanted closer to 8. So I sat a bit and got super lucky finding a more local allocation for 7.5% off. It took me 4 months but I was in no real hurry...

Russian Mafia

I firmed my order up for a C2S two weeks ago at a 5% discount. Most of us understand how quickly and completely inventories shrank to almost nothing over the last several months. I could have gone out of market and gotten 7% but shipping is almost 1% and having a local relationship was worth the other 1%. Also, if you get a car from CA there's a good chance they'll drill the bumper for a plate, no matter what you tell them. In UT fronts are typically unecessary. Do you want front plate holes on a 992 if you could avoid it?

I was willing to wait it out if I couldn't get the above discounts. Porsche's production is going well and the recent environment is likely a temporary circumstance in terms of supply and demand.

gohawks23

LOL, wouldn't worry about plate holes at all...I've picked up cars in Cali before when living in AZ with zero issue because I told dealer I didn't want him to touch front bumper or put his stupid dealer stickers/advertisement on my car, etc.

Russian Mafia

Yeah? Well I told my CA selling dealer the same thing. Yet sitting in my garage is a 2020 Cayenned E-Hybrid with front bumper license plate holes. Go Rusnak. Yay Bumper Plugs.

gohawks23

​​​​​​Yeah. Refuse delivery. I told my dealer I would if any of my terms/conditions weren't met at delivery.

malibu515

Yes, you can refuse a delivery, it is the law. But, be aware, that if you want to buy another Porsche, any Porsche, your dealer will refuse to work with you because they were stuck with your car. Dealers order basic, lightly optioned cars in black, white and grey, primarily. They don't want too many options as it is harder to move. I asked my salesman about this. He said it goes much further. All dealers would be aware of your refusal. You might have quite a chore of getting an allocation. And as far as getting a decent discount, forget it.
I say, unless there is a great discrepancy in the order, or the car is damaged, try to accept the car. Maybe the dealer will offer a discount or give you aftermarket materials.

aggie57

never had that problem, Porsche or 2x Mercedes all sans front plates and holes.

gohawks23

All you mention highly unlikely. It isn't like refusing delivery because of no reason. Holes in a bumper that I specifically called out not to do in writing to them is not going to blacklist me.

Russian Mafia

Had it been a 911 I would have refused delivery. But it’s a Cayenne, it’s fine with paint matched bumper plugs. Maybe my case was unusual but burn me once...

BSO

As with any new models of desirable cars, demand will outstrip supply and don't think Porsche and its distribution network isn't aware of this. Also, Porsche doesn't saturate its market with overproduction.

You're at a negotiating disadvantage and they're gambling that your desires will have you caving in to their offer.

Ordered cars are not on the sales floor, discounts on scarce allocations won't reach the levels on what they have in stock.

That being said, if you find one that ticks most of your boxes, don't hesitate or it will be gone. Hobson's choice.

aircooledpurist

I have always tried not to be the first in line at the dealership when a new model comes out. If you must be first, you are going to pay top dollar (notice I did not say 'too much'). Invariably, 6 months or a year down the road... Prices, deals, incentives, rates and discounts are much different. So are attitudes at the dealership.

That delta may or may not be significant to you and your situation. Only you can answer that question. Enjoy the car when you do get it. I'm sure it will be beautiful however it is spec'ed.
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ipse dixit

Exactly.

So what are you waiting for?

lucycan

You should! Well done.