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From: Somewhere out East
Race Car
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From: Somewhere out East
After much more research - it looks like cars are sitting. Over the last year every time I find a car within a few weeks it's gone. Dealers could have cared less when I made an inquiry. Now all the cars I'm interested in and make inquiries on I'm getting multiple call backs. Even weeks later to see if Im still in the market. Going to see a 992 tomorrow. Hopefully the green is more greenish in real life.
And resale doesn't bother me. We tend to keep cars until they are worthless. The 8 series depreciation seems to be about normal for old times. Nothing like then craziness I see with 911's.
And resale doesn't bother me. We tend to keep cars until they are worthless. The 8 series depreciation seems to be about normal for old times. Nothing like then craziness I see with 911's.
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It was super easy...
Agreed on a price over the phone last Friday
"Secured" the car for a credit card deposit that they never ran... with agreement that I could test drive and walk away for any reason (btw, that was their offer)
Flew out of SJC Monday morning. No pressure to come on Mon, that was my best choice.
Dealer provided Lyft ride from airport
11am - Arrived
Test drove
Signed off everything in 20 mins - Finance Mgr was A+ organized and efficient
Sat with Porsche "genius" to set up car profile, review every nook and cranny of the PCM, etc
1:30 - Drove off - enjoying (if you can, with all the trucks that tend to clump together) the fast straight I-5 and then the curves of Rte 152 into Gilroy!
I had a top notch experience w/ this particular salesman / dealer .... I'm not sure calling out specifics in a public forum is in good taste, so DM me with any other questions.
PS I'll soon have an 01 Red 996 tip cab 63Kmiles for sale...(pic to left) that I've been loving for 20 years. Wonder if I should change my username to GreyCab .... but then again I'm thinking of wrapping it blue.
Agreed on a price over the phone last Friday
"Secured" the car for a credit card deposit that they never ran... with agreement that I could test drive and walk away for any reason (btw, that was their offer)
Flew out of SJC Monday morning. No pressure to come on Mon, that was my best choice.
Dealer provided Lyft ride from airport
11am - Arrived
Test drove
Signed off everything in 20 mins - Finance Mgr was A+ organized and efficient
Sat with Porsche "genius" to set up car profile, review every nook and cranny of the PCM, etc
1:30 - Drove off - enjoying (if you can, with all the trucks that tend to clump together) the fast straight I-5 and then the curves of Rte 152 into Gilroy!
I had a top notch experience w/ this particular salesman / dealer .... I'm not sure calling out specifics in a public forum is in good taste, so DM me with any other questions.
PS I'll soon have an 01 Red 996 tip cab 63Kmiles for sale...(pic to left) that I've been loving for 20 years. Wonder if I should change my username to GreyCab .... but then again I'm thinking of wrapping it blue.
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From: Ohio
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Is it common that dealer does not allow any test drive on 911 S and above? When I was first told by the dealer, I was a bit shocked, but now a 2nd dealer also said the same thing, I realize it might be the norm. Just to confirm here since I am a newbie to 911 market.
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Nowadays, they might not have a 911 for you to test drive, but that's very different from not "allow[ing]" any test drive on 911 S and above."
Dealers are certainly allowed to provide a 911 test drive, whether they want to, or can, is a separate issue.
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Not necessarily true.
Nowadays, they might not have a 911 for you to test drive, but that's very different from not "allow[ing]" any test drive on 911 S and above."
Dealers are certainly allowed to provide a 911 test drive, whether they want to, or can, is a separate issue.
Nowadays, they might not have a 911 for you to test drive, but that's very different from not "allow[ing]" any test drive on 911 S and above."
Dealers are certainly allowed to provide a 911 test drive, whether they want to, or can, is a separate issue.
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From: England
In the UK, the dealer would let you test drive most derivatives, subject to availability.
After you place an order, you get an invite to test drive your, or other spec cars at Porsche Experience Centre in Silverstone.
The only problem is the lead-times between the order, PEC, allocation and delivery, but that has become a global phenomenon.
After you place an order, you get an invite to test drive your, or other spec cars at Porsche Experience Centre in Silverstone.
The only problem is the lead-times between the order, PEC, allocation and delivery, but that has become a global phenomenon.
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Drifting
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My experience has been on high end cars call first. I have been said no to a test drive when I just showed up - but if I call the car is waiting. Then they just give me the keys and let me go. Drove a bunch of Aston Martins one day. I I really wanted and Aston Martin - damn they are pretty - but after the test drive I realized why 911's are that much better. I used to think all the car reviewers were making stuff up about 911's. But honestly my 997 is "put together" better than a Vantage. Don't know how else to describe it.
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Price rises on new Porsches have been further compounded by the Luxury Tax in Canada. The tax doesn’t apply to used vehicles, so it means the used prices can be hiked. The tax is the lesser of 20% of the amount over $100k or 10% of the overall price.
On a $180k car, the tax would therefore add $16k to the price.
And then 13% sales tax is added on top of the luxury tax!
On a $180k car, the tax would therefore add $16k to the price.
And then 13% sales tax is added on top of the luxury tax!
Racer
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From: Motor City, Detroit, MI
I just bought a 2020 C4S cabriolet and sold my 991 base cabriolet. I had been looking for a 992 for probably 2 1/2 months. Porsche dealers are definitely much higher than other dealers. They are saying it’s spring and demand is up and not very negotiable on prices. I found a very nice high optioned one from a private seller (MSRP $167k). It definitely was a hassle
buying from a private seller out of state. Fortunately Inhad a friend that lives nearby to assist with the transaction, title, delivery, and transport from Florida to Michigan.
buying from a private seller out of state. Fortunately Inhad a friend that lives nearby to assist with the transaction, title, delivery, and transport from Florida to Michigan.
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I find it funny that we all worry about the exit strategy with these cars...myself included. I don't plan on selling this car (well I don't even have it yet)...at least not for a very long time... but damn if I don't read every thread about resale values or holding values on 992's. Did the same thing with my 991. But that I DID sell because I was able to sell it for what I paid for it 5 years prior and it wasn't my ideal 911 (black...I hate black cars). HAHAHA
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Depends on the salesman. I've had plenty offer test drives. I don't ask for them because I'm familiar with the car. One invited me down to drive a few back to back to back for the morning to compare options. Took him up on that offer. Had one tell me he'd only let me drive it if I bought it. Lost a sale.
