pt767

Fellow Rennlister,

I have a layover (I'm a pilot and have 24 hours) in Stuttgart this month. Does anybody have any info on how to set up a tour of the factory? If anyone's done it......is it a worthwhile experience? I figured I'd get the expertise from the forum before calling the hotel in Stuttgart.
Thanks!

pt767

Likemystoppie?

worth while tour? You can't be serious.


GO TO THE FACTORY AND BATH IN ALL OF PORSCHE'S GLORY FOR GOD'S SAKE!!

drmatara

It's not that easy. I was in Germany last month for 10 days and a month prior to departure I inquired about the factory tour. I sent an email to factorytours@porsche.de in order to schedule the tour, but they replied that one month prior is not enough time to accomodate me. I suggest to talk to your sales rep at the dealear you bought your car and have him make the necessary arrangements.

pt767

Thanks for the email link Doc......I just emailed them and will look forward to their response. It's short notice ( I'll be there on the 27th) and asked them if the tour is filled, if I can get on a standby list. I'll keep the group posted.

pt

KBS911

pt767

I went a couple of years ago and it was absolutely worthwhile. Talked my wife into going and she actually enjoyed it. That was a pleasant surprise.

It may help to call for an appointment. Here is the number from Porsche Museum brochure that I kept:

+49 711 911-25384

Good luck and enjoy your visit.

helispud

My wife and I are going to Germany in October. I better get with it to get on the list. Thanks for the Phone # KBS911.

Edgy01

The tours are extremely worthwhile. You will tour the body assembly (already painted shells) as well as the engine assembly area. When customers are picking up cars they automatically are offered that tour. (The Grand Tour offers a bit more extensive factory tour into some of the more behind-the-scenes spots like the upholstery area,--that's only offered twice a year to those picking up cars and arranged way in advanced).

For now, don't bother with the "museum" tour as it's way behind schedule. I doubt that it will be finished by the end of this calendar year. Even their insiders aren't sure when it will be done. You can see a lot of the construction however at the Porsche Straße circle.

Tours are usually filled with about 20 people,--anymore and they can't be heard from the back of the pack.

COLO997

You'll need a 48 hour layover (767ER pilot as well). The tours used to start at 10:00 am and they wanted you at the museum at 9:20am. I set my reservation up through PCNA via telephone. The tour itself is better than sex!

pt767

Just got a call from Porsche(08/19): informing me that the factory is closed for the month of August........bummer!

PT

Holger B

Since you're already there...you can still visit the old museum, the huge dealership across the street and also, go check out the area where the factory wholesales the employee cars (you'll see lots of recent cars with some crazy options and color schemes).

pt767

Thanks.....I'll do that. Sounds like a good way to spend the day.

PT

rdstemler

I wish I had a layover in Stuttgart! I only get to layover in DFW and LAX!!

rdstemler

I am pretty close to RUF in Addison, however!!!

THPorsche

you can go to Stuttgart, AR