View Poll Results: How much discount is reasonable on a new 05 GT3
7% Off MSRP
5
21.74%
4% Off MSRP
6
26.09%
$3000 Off or Throw In GT3 Seats + Install
9
39.13%
$5000 Off or Throw In GT3 Seats + Rollbar + Install
3
13.04%
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POLL: New 2005 GT3 Discount?
10-28-2004, 01:57 PM
#1
POLL: New 2005 GT3 Discount?
Just curious as to your collective opinions on this matter.
I've seen a few 05s floating around, a few already at dealer lots, and a few that are inbound or ONVESL.
and I've decided i should trade the boxster in next month since it will be redundant when i get the turbo S cab.
the cars i'm looking at have alot of exlusive options , like stitching, etc. so i thought the %off MSRP is benificial,
however, there are also some closer, bare bones cars, and i thought, since i'm going to mod it anyway, i would give the dealer an opportunity to hedge the discount they give by making some $ off the parts.
basically, this is a poll that asks, depending on the market, which is a more realistic goal?
I've seen a few 05s floating around, a few already at dealer lots, and a few that are inbound or ONVESL.
and I've decided i should trade the boxster in next month since it will be redundant when i get the turbo S cab.
the cars i'm looking at have alot of exlusive options , like stitching, etc. so i thought the %off MSRP is benificial,
however, there are also some closer, bare bones cars, and i thought, since i'm going to mod it anyway, i would give the dealer an opportunity to hedge the discount they give by making some $ off the parts.
basically, this is a poll that asks, depending on the market, which is a more realistic goal?
Last edited by Moogle; 10-28-2004 at 02:13 PM.
10-28-2004, 03:18 PM
#2
7% off is probably wishful thinking, especially in your area. If you get that discount elsewhere, you need to factor in transportation costs to get it home.
The $ discounts are meaningless unless we know the MSRP, since MSRP ranges from roughly $105-$130k. Clearly, there's more wiggle room on the higher priced cars.
The $ discounts are meaningless unless we know the MSRP, since MSRP ranges from roughly $105-$130k. Clearly, there's more wiggle room on the higher priced cars.
10-28-2004, 03:45 PM
#3
im shooting for something in the 115k range, anything more and it would have too many options for a car of this purpose.
i agree that 4% is the most realistic. 5% may be a psychological barrier for the dealer. however, once i get into the meat of the negotiations, i plan to offer them 4% off MSRP in cash,
or 6% worth of free parts/installation.
i agree that 4% is the most realistic. 5% may be a psychological barrier for the dealer. however, once i get into the meat of the negotiations, i plan to offer them 4% off MSRP in cash,
or 6% worth of free parts/installation.
10-28-2004, 04:39 PM
#4
My MSRP was 114.1 and I offered 107 in cash, after some negotiating they took it. That's a 6.2% discount and about as good as it gets here in Cali (got to be similar in NY). Might have been able to do a little better in the Midwest, but with the shipping costs factored in the deal out here was a better one.
Timing is everything, they had 4 GT3's on the lot and the 997 was about to roll out (so they wanted to move 996's of any variety). I would think that during the winter months out there you could strike a good deal also.
Timing is everything, they had 4 GT3's on the lot and the 997 was about to roll out (so they wanted to move 996's of any variety). I would think that during the winter months out there you could strike a good deal also.
10-28-2004, 06:45 PM
#6
UPDATE:
done! 5% of MSRP worth of parts, with free installation.
now they just have to find me one...
it doesnt feel like stealing... so i'm probably not getting as much as i should be. but oh what the hell,...
done! 5% of MSRP worth of parts, with free installation.
now they just have to find me one...
it doesnt feel like stealing... so i'm probably not getting as much as i should be. but oh what the hell,...
10-28-2004, 06:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Moogle
UPDATE:
done! 5% of MSRP worth of parts, with free installation.
now they just have to find me one...
it doesnt feel like stealing... so i'm probably not getting as much as i should be. but oh what the hell,...
done! 5% of MSRP worth of parts, with free installation.
now they just have to find me one...
it doesnt feel like stealing... so i'm probably not getting as much as i should be. but oh what the hell,...
Moogle, you are getting a 05 GT3 and a 05 Turbo S cabriolet and you are 18 yrs old? Damn that sounds like a good garage to have.
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10-28-2004, 06:54 PM
#8
i will probably have to sell the bmw and the boxster, or at LEAST one. if not for the sole reason of creating garage space
like i said earlier, it would be too pompous to leave any of them outside
work hard play hard, its all in proportion
like i said earlier, it would be too pompous to leave any of them outside
work hard play hard, its all in proportion
automotive sweetness! sounds like the perfect combo
10-31-2004, 07:29 PM
#10
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I believe there is a difference in what you can arrange for a car on the lot (consuming floorplanning cash) and ordering a car (which is what I did a bit more than a month ago). If there is still an allocation for a GT3 that you can order, PM me and I'll share my experience. (I'm hoping the ONVESL code for my car pops up on Wednesday.)
10-31-2004, 07:37 PM
#11
im taking a car thats already on their lot, i just went through a 6 month wait for a turbo S cab i'm not going through that again.
the last 05 Gt3s are just landing, and i dont think there are any more changable allocations anywhere
i find its much easier to negotiate for a car thats burning money by sitting in their inventory.
the last 05 Gt3s are just landing, and i dont think there are any more changable allocations anywhere
i find its much easier to negotiate for a car thats burning money by sitting in their inventory.
Last edited by Moogle; 10-31-2004 at 07:53 PM.
10-31-2004, 08:04 PM
#12
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the last 05 Gt3s are just landing, and i dont think there are any more changable allocations anywhere
11-03-2004, 04:20 PM
#14
UPDATE!
Have completed negotiations!
2005 GT3 MSRP 108k (On Lot)
Included In Deal:
(All tequipment OEM porsche parts)
GT3 Seats
Rollbar
6 Point Harness
Fire Extinguisher
Free Installation
Total Discount Value To Me: 7000+
unfortunately they have to order these parts, so i cannot take delivery on friday as planned
Is this a record of what?
Tom
Master negotiator
2005 GT3 MSRP 108k (On Lot)
Included In Deal:
(All tequipment OEM porsche parts)
GT3 Seats
Rollbar
6 Point Harness
Fire Extinguisher
Free Installation
Total Discount Value To Me: 7000+
unfortunately they have to order these parts, so i cannot take delivery on friday as planned
Is this a record of what?
Tom
Master negotiator
