Euro Delivery on 991 is Free now?
02-02-2012, 12:56 PM
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Euro Delivery on 991 is Free now?
There is a Euro Delivery tab on the USA Configurator that now offers either Zuffenhausen or Leipzip pick-up for free. This option (Zuff. only) was thousands in the past (while competitors give a 7% discount).
I wonder if this is the influence of pending VW ownership? I like it!
I know this is a GT board, but I know many members of this board have done ED and might like to again in the future...
I wonder if this is the influence of pending VW ownership? I like it!
I know this is a GT board, but I know many members of this board have done ED and might like to again in the future...
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02-02-2012, 05:47 PM
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those BASTARDS!!!!
I want my money back!
I want my money back!
02-02-2012, 06:10 PM
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oh man it would be a dream cometrue to go take delivery of a new porsche at the werks1 drop in germany.
gm builds the chevy camero in a town (oshawa) just east of Toronto, the people in canada pay more than the americans for delivery charges. Figure that one out.
my old mans buying the new ZR1 and he had been telling me about this, when he was in texas he decided to get a quote for the hell of it and it was less than when buying it from home
gm builds the chevy camero in a town (oshawa) just east of Toronto, the people in canada pay more than the americans for delivery charges. Figure that one out.
my old mans buying the new ZR1 and he had been telling me about this, when he was in texas he decided to get a quote for the hell of it and it was less than when buying it from home
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02-02-2012, 06:16 PM
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oh man it would be a dream cometrue to go take delivery of a new porsche at the werks1 drop in germany.
gm builds the chevy camero in a town just east of Toronto, the people in canada pay more than the americans for delivery charges. Figure that one out.
my old mans buying the new ZR1 and he had been telling me about this
gm builds the chevy camero in a town just east of Toronto, the people in canada pay more than the americans for delivery charges. Figure that one out.
my old mans buying the new ZR1 and he had been telling me about this
02-02-2012, 06:24 PM
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Euro delivery is definitely on my bucket list, be it in a Porsche, BMW or Audi.
Dumb story for lopro, I did work at that Oshawa plant a few years ago. Went to a local bar while I was there and talked to a girl who didn't know where I was from (that was Detroit at the time). I'd like to think most people in Ontario do know where Detroit is, but I found that to be rather interesting....I ended the conversation shortly after that :-D
Dumb story for lopro, I did work at that Oshawa plant a few years ago. Went to a local bar while I was there and talked to a girl who didn't know where I was from (that was Detroit at the time). I'd like to think most people in Ontario do know where Detroit is, but I found that to be rather interesting....I ended the conversation shortly after that :-D
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02-06-2012, 04:41 PM
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I received an email from Porsche - some nice new perks with ED:
"Hello Grant,
Thank you for your interest in the Porsche European Delivery Program. The
configurator is correct, the European Delivery Program is now free of
charge to the customer. Here is a brief overview of the program at each
factory, and what is included.
Stuttgart: 911/Boxster/Cayman
Free of charge
Factory Tour
Vehicle delivery by a trained instructor
Lunch
Entry into the Porsche Museum
One night hotel stay
Taxi vouchers to and from the factory
2 weeks of vehicle insurance
Vehicle Registration
2 weeks of winter tires (if necessary)
Discounted air fare with Lufthansa airlines
Discounted rates with select Steigenberger Hotel properties
Leipzig: Cayenne/Panamera
Free of charge
Factory Tour
Vehicle delivery by a trained instructor
Lunch
Test Track and Off-Road Track Experience
One night hotel stay
Porsche shuttle to and from the factory
2 weeks of vehicle insurance
Vehicle registration
2 weeks of winter tires (if necessary)
Discounted air fare with Lufthansa airlines
Discounted rates with select Steigenberger Hotel properties
There is a cross-delivery option at not extra charge, so you can choose
which factory you would like to take delivery, but we always recommend you
visit the factory in which your vehicle was built, as it creates a much
more personal experience and bond with your own vehicle. Please let me know
if you have any other questions, I will look forward to scheduling your
delivery!
Kind regards,
Jamie Dillon
European Delivery Specialist, Vehicle Distribution
( Tel: (770) 290-3661 7 Fax: (678) 225-6506 :
e-mail: jamie.dillon@porsche.us
* Porsche Cars North America, Inc. – 980 Hammond Drive, Suite 1000 –
Atlanta, GA 30328"
"Hello Grant,
Thank you for your interest in the Porsche European Delivery Program. The
configurator is correct, the European Delivery Program is now free of
charge to the customer. Here is a brief overview of the program at each
factory, and what is included.
Stuttgart: 911/Boxster/Cayman
Free of charge
Factory Tour
Vehicle delivery by a trained instructor
Lunch
Entry into the Porsche Museum
One night hotel stay
Taxi vouchers to and from the factory
2 weeks of vehicle insurance
Vehicle Registration
2 weeks of winter tires (if necessary)
Discounted air fare with Lufthansa airlines
Discounted rates with select Steigenberger Hotel properties
Leipzig: Cayenne/Panamera
Free of charge
Factory Tour
Vehicle delivery by a trained instructor
Lunch
Test Track and Off-Road Track Experience
One night hotel stay
Porsche shuttle to and from the factory
2 weeks of vehicle insurance
Vehicle registration
2 weeks of winter tires (if necessary)
Discounted air fare with Lufthansa airlines
Discounted rates with select Steigenberger Hotel properties
There is a cross-delivery option at not extra charge, so you can choose
which factory you would like to take delivery, but we always recommend you
visit the factory in which your vehicle was built, as it creates a much
more personal experience and bond with your own vehicle. Please let me know
if you have any other questions, I will look forward to scheduling your
delivery!
Kind regards,
Jamie Dillon
European Delivery Specialist, Vehicle Distribution
( Tel: (770) 290-3661 7 Fax: (678) 225-6506 :
e-mail: jamie.dillon@porsche.us
* Porsche Cars North America, Inc. – 980 Hammond Drive, Suite 1000 –
Atlanta, GA 30328"
02-06-2012, 04:46 PM
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Euro delivery is definitely on my bucket list, be it in a Porsche, BMW or Audi.
Dumb story for lopro, I did work at that Oshawa plant a few years ago. Went to a local bar while I was there and talked to a girl who didn't know where I was from (that was Detroit at the time). I'd like to think most people in Ontario do know where Detroit is, but I found that to be rather interesting....I ended the conversation shortly after that :-D
Dumb story for lopro, I did work at that Oshawa plant a few years ago. Went to a local bar while I was there and talked to a girl who didn't know where I was from (that was Detroit at the time). I'd like to think most people in Ontario do know where Detroit is, but I found that to be rather interesting....I ended the conversation shortly after that :-D
02-06-2012, 05:01 PM
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Yeah, BMW is a better deal (and new upcoming 450hp triple-turbo M3 looks interesting for the price of a new Boxster). I think Volvo has the best deal (8% discount and free round-trip plane fare on SAS) - just don't want a Volvo (until they offer the Polestar C30 with over 400hp and AWD).
02-06-2012, 05:04 PM
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Yeah, BMW is a better deal (and new upcoming 450hp triple-turbo M3 looks interesting for the price of a new Boxster). I think Volvo has the best deal (8% discount and free round-trip plane fare on SAS) - just don't want a Volvo (until they offer the Polestar C30 with over 400hp and AWD).
cant say I want a volvo either
02-06-2012, 05:59 PM
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The inclusion of winter tires is an innovative and desirable addition to any European Delivery program. BMW, which has had the most successful ED program in recent years, started a 'winter' tire rental program in 2007, shortly after I picked up my 650i Convertible in Munich. As the attached photo demonstrates, I could have used them on my November pick-up. The sudden snow near the German Alps forced me to drastically change my vacation plans and head to France instead (Sacrebleu!). But I know of friends that had to park their ED BMW's in Austria and continue their European trip via train due to winter snow!
The winter tires is not only an added convenience for its ED customers, but perhaps a necessity because of changing rules about winter tires in Germany and liability issues for the manufacturer. Germany has one of the strictest rules regarding use of proper tires for winter driving. European Delivery of summer performance tires in late fall and winter became an increasing liability for companies like BMW, as it also forced most of their ED customers to violate German laws for use of appropriate winter tires for that season. This 'liability' would be compounded if any of these ED cars became involved in an accident on a public road due to inclement winter weather while driving with summer tires as delivered by the manufacturer a week or two before.
Porsche, by not currently giving a discount on ED like their competitors, is willing to absorb the cost of this winter tires rental to comply with this new 'best practice' and comply with recommended tires for use in winter by German authorities I miss the nice discounts I got on my previous two Porsches purchased via European Delivery. But this winter tire offer is a welcomed addition to any 'smart' European Delivery program and Porsche should be commended for implementing it!
Saludos,
Eduardo (z356), Carmel
The winter tires is not only an added convenience for its ED customers, but perhaps a necessity because of changing rules about winter tires in Germany and liability issues for the manufacturer. Germany has one of the strictest rules regarding use of proper tires for winter driving. European Delivery of summer performance tires in late fall and winter became an increasing liability for companies like BMW, as it also forced most of their ED customers to violate German laws for use of appropriate winter tires for that season. This 'liability' would be compounded if any of these ED cars became involved in an accident on a public road due to inclement winter weather while driving with summer tires as delivered by the manufacturer a week or two before.
Porsche, by not currently giving a discount on ED like their competitors, is willing to absorb the cost of this winter tires rental to comply with this new 'best practice' and comply with recommended tires for use in winter by German authorities I miss the nice discounts I got on my previous two Porsches purchased via European Delivery. But this winter tire offer is a welcomed addition to any 'smart' European Delivery program and Porsche should be commended for implementing it!
Saludos,
Eduardo (z356), Carmel
02-08-2012, 12:42 PM
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Hey there is always the MB E63 AMG wagon? But me, I'm conflicted;
1) I'm a BMW guy
2) no man. tran. choice
3) you have to extra for the AMG Performance Package!
And on a positive note
1) it will seat seven in a pinch
2) you can order carbon brakes.
3) euro del. discount
4) MB Designo program allows cool leather choices and even matt paint.