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Yep I put a 5k deposit and was told it was fully refundable up until I take delivery of the car, and the purchase contract I signed states as such. Dealer wants 15k ADM really hoping I can get them to bring it down when the car comes in the spring but I have a feeling that will require me getting the call for another allocation from a different dealer. We will see how it goes, I am also keeping an eye what 150k gets me on the used market since obviously not thrilled with the idea of paying over 10% above sticker.
Similar situation here as you. Wishing us both luck.
I get that, but given they all originate at Porsche and they are so strict anyway… I wonder why they don’t stipulate in the same way as Rolex which is one that comes to mind.
just interested really. Glad we get all ours at list though! 😀
Because PAG cares more about the US market than it does the UK one.
If the US market said all 911s had to be sold with pink tires, PAG would probably bend over and say "what shade of pink?"
I get that, but given they all originate at Porsche and they are so strict anyway… I wonder why they don’t stipulate in the same way as Rolex which is one that comes to mind.
just interested really. Glad we get all ours at list though! 😀
The dealer network in the US is protected in almost all states by franchise laws, meaning manufacturers cannot by law sell direct to consumers but rather must sell to dealers who must be independent businesses from the manufacturer. Those laws also control how many dealers they can appoint and where they are, although they generally allow dealers to sell to someone in another state or region. Which is why it's not uncommon to shop around for a car and have it shipped in from interstate. There's pressure for that to change, not least of all because Tesla has managed to get around the laws and sell direct but either way that's why ADM's are a thing here and not in other markets. All Porsche can control is the price they sell to dealers.
So I'm on "the list" to get an allocation from my local dealer. I'm being told there are 15 people in front of me but the SA said he believes some of those are "fluff" as in not serious buyers that will back away when offered an allocation. We shall see, he did ask for a build code and said I could possibly expect the car by this time next year. I'm assuming the request for a deposit typically comes when an allocation is available? Anyway, I'm excited to at least have the possibility of ordering a new T to replace my 2018 Cayman S, and also have the opportunity for a PEC Atl delivery since it's only 45 minutes away from me. Fingers crossed!
Those of you receiving the call and submitting orders—any word from your SA regarding carbon fiber buckets or the Bose sound system? Are either of those options available, just not visible on the configurator? My dealership received 3 T allocations and I’m #4 so next up unless someone passes. Thank you in advance!
I met with my SA today, I'm V200 baby! March build, April delivery. No PTS, LWCB or Bose for the foreseeable future. Luckily I have none of chosen so my build was accepted by Porsche as I sat watching with "Russ." I was worried a little about my 4 way Sports Plus seats but got a chance to sit in them and they're fine, very comfortable. I'm 6'1", 240#, 38" waist for reference.
Please note, that you only get full leather interior, if you click on seat ventilation. Otherwise the seats are half in fabrics.
Yes, I don't want seat ventilation because you lose the 911 in the headrests and the fabric seat centers - those are a T feature and not something I'd like to lose if I'm stuck with the regular seats.
Full leather means the dash, door panels, knee bolsters, rear trim etc. here, not the seat centers with are Sport-Tex.
Please note, that you only get full leather interior, if you click on seat ventilation. Otherwise the seats are half in fabrics.
This is the very reason I'm not getting seating ventilation; I love it in my Macan, but the simple and light look of the checkered fabric seat inserts on the T base Sports Plus 4-way seats just resonates too strongly for me. I love it.
My dealership is Porsche Minneapolis in Minnesota. Sounds like the three allocations they received deliver in the first half of the year so hopefully there will be another batch to come! I’d have to find who it was to credit them but someone a couple years ago on Rennlist ran numbers in the US for the last production run of the T and total numbers were somewhere around 900 near the end I believe. Not certain how accurate the numbers were or if they offer insight into our future. Interesting nonetheless.
Had to sacrifice the yellow chrono and seatbelts to keep the pallette in 3 colours black blue and grey.
If there is one thing beautiful with gentian blue it’s the yellow details. In Holland we have yellow license plates. Along with yellow calipers and yellow seatbelts and dials it’s amazing. Unfortunately we cannot order the ceramic brakes. But those yellow seatbelts and dials look stunning! Don’t worry about having 3 colors because it’s on the inside. Only black and yellow. No grey details there. The yellow seatbelts and dials to me is one of the nicest contrasts with the blue outside. I would not doubt a second and order those.
Originally Posted by minn19
We need that blindfold test mentioned awhile back to include this.
Then I only need 1 corner
Originally Posted by shane_b
The general feeling was I should include RAS; my pal is an extremely expert and skilled driver and he tracks his GT4 RS and this GT3 Touring regularly… he said I should definitely include it, especially as I’m going for the racer feel with carbon roof and manual with rear seat delete.
Going for RAS because you went for a racy look seems a bit strange advice. The only relevant question is what kind of a driver you are. Maybe you can elaborate a bit on that part? And include maybe some of my examples I shared above? Like if you are more of fast times on track or more playful with (the rear of) your car?
Question for those of you who have gotten TYD already
I noticed in other threads that people's TYD shows the full model name, but mine doesn't show this. It also doesn't show any description for the build codes.
Figured I’d register and join the community now that I’m an official future Porsche owner. I was number 3 for a GT4 and 2 for a Carrera T. Got the call two days ago that I have a T allocation at MSRP if I want it. At first I was a little reluctant, but after sleeping on it I can’t wait to get the car. Going for a pretty minimalistic build - PPUEWJI9.
12-22-2022, 02:30 PM
