Targa32

actually you lose enough speed with the manual 0-60 that a base Carrera with the PDK is just as fast from 0. I had a 1970 911 T targa and had to change the clutch numerous times — over 12 years. I would be afraid to ask what A dealer charges to replace the clutch on a 991 or 992 series 911. Likely the same - need to drop the engine completely out of the car — this was several thousand dollars back in the 70’s. What does a dealer charge now? And when the clutch would fail you were stranded. The auto just gets worse and worse but rarely fails enough to stop the car dead. The Auto’s tend to last 100,000 or more before needing any work so for long term owners a lot cheaper.

gohawks23

I was mostly kidding about speed but I'm a pretty quick shifter, lol...I go more for the overall tactile/physical/connected experience...autos just way too boring for me...and I've driven manuals my whole life and never replaced a clutch...a couple of them with 100K+ on them so not worried in the least.

mdrobc1213

Oh they have something to sell..just not a whole lot of allocations sitting there ready and waiting for buyers to come in and use. Very very few left for at least 1st half of 2021 and those who've gotten on in say last 90 days seem to have been 1) lucky 2) searched a bit and 3) ready to move on the car at price the dealer was willing to sell it for right then and there (that may mean MSRP for many of them or a token discount compared to the 5-10% off posts from 991's and prior years). There are a handful of cars on the lots (my dealer has ZERO 992s on the lot and EVERY allocation thru the end of 2021 is spoken for...that's crazy) across the US but you are getting them at whatever they are spec'd. Some are pretty wild and expensive!
Yes I hear C4S and Targa's are particularly difficult to find currently.
Yes great time to get a Cayenne Coupe! . Or a Taycan maybe? Any S model seems to be almost in houdini territory now a days!

. Heard that upper NE area is getting ridiculous for allocations and in some places cars....buyers are finding take what you can find on the lot or push to 2022 is likely the better option. On another note my SA last week did find about 230 dealer avail cars on Porsche's system of various model types when I asked what HE could see and why there were so little inventory out there and allocations. So maybe folks are looking in the wrong places??

I hear MY22 allocations are wide open....MY21 not so much. Sorry, glad I pushed the button last summer when I did.
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Did you get the Carrera S cab allocation? $2500 off in this environment is a good deal to many just to get a car and commission number!
2020 base and 2K is probably a bit more than $1k below sticker....normally but then in this market if its adequately optioned they may even see that price. Just not a lot of inventory and even less allocations out there. Little did I know when I started this thread exactly how bad others were having trying to find an allocation. At least though it seems as though a handful of buyers have found a car maybe via contacts thru this and other RL forums so that is a good thing!

Jakeman

I talked to another dealer nearby. A nice guy who used a lot of "let me level with you" and "don't quote me" statements. He said he was told that they will get specifics about new allocations next month, in the next couple of weeks. He thinks that new allocations will be for cars that are delivered after July. Unlike the other dealership, he was more upbeat and optimistic and confident that an allocation would be available in the future. At this dealership they ask for $1000 to get on the list. Once the allocation is available, they prefer 10% down (more for an unusual option combo). No discounts on 911 allocations because there is too much demand.

They do have one unsold Heritage car, but the owner hasn't decided to sell it or keep it for himself. The salesman was good in that he does not recommend buying that car unless you have a nice display type garage (which I don't) and also plan to put as few miles on it as possible.

I can't decide to order a C2 Cabrio or C2S Cabrio. I have a 38K Mi 2007 C2 6-speed (Meteor Grey/Grey interior). We also have a dual motor stealth Tesla 3, so I now know what fast is like.

MFC993

I have been in contact with a local SA at large dealership who said the same thing .. any current allocation orders not getting here until at least July / Aug
Includes 911's and the new Panamera's (asked about both)

Porsche444

I have allocation as I said that locks in 12 days, 911 or 911S. April 30th arrival eta. Msrp if anyone wants. Pm me.