More dealer BS re: GT3RS
12-07-2006, 09:01 PM
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More dealer BS re: GT3RS
Here is a rundown of some of the same old BS we are starting to hear from dealers regarding the RS.
My dealer got 2 allocations for the RS and I am number 2 with a $1k deposit down. The GM indicated that he has already ordered the first car...Orange, Nav and a bunch of other useless crap, price came to $150k and some change, he even showed me the order specs. Now here is the kicker, according to him he is not allowed to sell that car until Porsche allows him too? What kind of BS is that? That means the 1st person on the list will be able to spec his car and unless they get another allocation, I "may" (not sure) get to buy the car he spec'd out.
He also mentioned something about there being closer to 300 cars coming, and that there will be another round of allocations? Anybody hear anything about this? Is there anything I can do, because this just smell wrong to me. Thanks for letting me rant.
My dealer got 2 allocations for the RS and I am number 2 with a $1k deposit down. The GM indicated that he has already ordered the first car...Orange, Nav and a bunch of other useless crap, price came to $150k and some change, he even showed me the order specs. Now here is the kicker, according to him he is not allowed to sell that car until Porsche allows him too? What kind of BS is that? That means the 1st person on the list will be able to spec his car and unless they get another allocation, I "may" (not sure) get to buy the car he spec'd out.
He also mentioned something about there being closer to 300 cars coming, and that there will be another round of allocations? Anybody hear anything about this? Is there anything I can do, because this just smell wrong to me. Thanks for letting me rant.
12-07-2006, 09:10 PM
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Actually I heard to the contrary...some allocations are being revoked!! I can not confirm this at all...so as far as I'm concerned it's just bull****...****ers are trying all kinds of crazy ****!
12-07-2006, 10:39 PM
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Originally Posted by KA
Here is a rundown of some of the same old BS we are starting to hear from dealers regarding the RS.
My dealer got 2 allocations for the RS and I am number 2 with a $1k deposit down. The GM indicated that he has already ordered the first car...Orange, Nav and a bunch of other useless crap, price came to $150k and some change, he even showed me the order specs. Now here is the kicker, according to him he is not allowed to sell that car until Porsche allows him too? What kind of BS is that? That means the 1st person on the list will be able to spec his car and unless they get another allocation, I "may" (not sure) get to buy the car he spec'd out.
He also mentioned something about there being closer to 300 cars coming, and that there will be another round of allocations? Anybody hear anything about this? Is there anything I can do, because this just smell wrong to me. Thanks for letting me rant.
My dealer got 2 allocations for the RS and I am number 2 with a $1k deposit down. The GM indicated that he has already ordered the first car...Orange, Nav and a bunch of other useless crap, price came to $150k and some change, he even showed me the order specs. Now here is the kicker, according to him he is not allowed to sell that car until Porsche allows him too? What kind of BS is that? That means the 1st person on the list will be able to spec his car and unless they get another allocation, I "may" (not sure) get to buy the car he spec'd out.
He also mentioned something about there being closer to 300 cars coming, and that there will be another round of allocations? Anybody hear anything about this? Is there anything I can do, because this just smell wrong to me. Thanks for letting me rant.
12-07-2006, 10:48 PM
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Depending on how he worded it, he is actually right. No dealer can actually sell a car before the launch date. They can take deposits though. One of my local Porsche dealers received their first 2 997 Turbos a week before the launch date. Although they may have deposits on them, Porsche will not allow them to release the cars before the launch date. One sat in the showroom for a week and the other was tucked inside out back.
12-08-2006, 12:13 AM
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The way these dealers are behaving I would not get an RS at this time, get a GT3 and wait till the RS demand subsides. Something tells me Porsche will start cranking them out just enough to oversaturate the market. WW is very greedy.
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12-08-2006, 12:30 AM
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Reputable dealers will not/cannot sell a new car over MSRP its a violation of their dealer agreement with the manufacturer. Previously titled/pre-owned cars are not subject to this restriction.
12-08-2006, 01:28 AM
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Originally Posted by DJ 996
The way these dealers are behaving I would not get an RS at this time, get a GT3 and wait till the RS demand subsides. Something tells me Porsche will start cranking them out just enough to oversaturate the market. WW is very greedy.