Question about allocation/deposit
#1
Three Wheelin'
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Question about allocation/deposit
I have had a deposit for a 991 GT3 since last year. All I have from the dealer is a receipt for the amount with a note saying they will sell it @MSRP. Should I be asking them for something more - like an allocation number/slot/date or anything else? Never put a deposit on a car before, so not sure what to expect/ask.
Thanks for any input.
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Thanks for any input.
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#2
Three Wheelin'
In my experience, it's all about the dealer.
Some take the deposit knowing where you are in line, others just to 'lock' you in.
I don't know the bay area dealers well enough to say who you can trust.
Mooty?
Some take the deposit knowing where you are in line, others just to 'lock' you in.
I don't know the bay area dealers well enough to say who you can trust.
Mooty?
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I have had a deposit for a 991 GT3 since last year. All I have from the dealer is a receipt for the amount with a note saying they will sell it @MSRP. Should I be asking them for something more - like an allocation number/slot/date or anything else? Never put a deposit on a car before, so not sure what to expect/ask.
Thanks for any input.
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Thanks for any input.
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Without being dramatic, I'd say you gave the dealer a promise that you would buy the car from the dealer in exchange for the promise that the dealer would sell you the car when your turn in queue comes. The deposit is fully refundable, so it's just a token. Both you and the dealer can break that unenforceable promise at any time, and while there should be no hard feelings if you do it, if the dealer does it (e.g., sells the car to someone else bumping you down in the queue), it should slightly negatively impact the dealer's reputation if made publicly known. But probably not enough to guarantee this will not happen.
As for any tracking numbers and such - that comes into the picture only after you actually place an order. For now just wait.
I'm in the same position - #2 in line with Sonnen
Regarding the price - it's not firm for either side at this point. You can bargain and so can the dealer when the actual order is placed.
As for any tracking numbers and such - that comes into the picture only after you actually place an order. For now just wait.
I'm in the same position - #2 in line with Sonnen
Regarding the price - it's not firm for either side at this point. You can bargain and so can the dealer when the actual order is placed.
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Without being dramatic, I'd say you gave the dealer a promise that you would buy the car from the dealer in exchange for the promise that the dealer would sell you the car when your turn in queue comes. The deposit is fully refundable, so it's just a token. Both you and the dealer can break that unenforceable promise at any time, and while there should be no hard feelings if you do it, if the dealer does it (e.g., sells the car to someone else bumping you down in the queue), it should slightly negatively impact the dealer's reputation if made publicly known. But probably not enough to guarantee this will not happen.
As for any tracking numbers and such - that comes into the picture only after you actually place an order. For now just wait.
I'm in the same position - #2 in line with Sonnen
Regarding the price - it's not firm for either side at this point. You can bargain and so can the dealer when the actual order is placed.
As for any tracking numbers and such - that comes into the picture only after you actually place an order. For now just wait.
I'm in the same position - #2 in line with Sonnen
Regarding the price - it's not firm for either side at this point. You can bargain and so can the dealer when the actual order is placed.
BTW, I don't know whether you're in line for a GT3 or an RS but I'm also in line at Sonnen; #1 for a GT3.
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I put a small deposit down in 2008 for a future GT3 that was not even announced at that time to be put into line. Dealer said the deposit is fully refundable until an actual order is made. They said they normally ask for an additional down payment at the time of order. I had a low option build and easy to sell spec (no strange options: unusual exterior color, colored dials, deviated stitching, lots of leather, etc.), so they never asked for any more for a down payment. All around, very good experience.
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Made my deposit April 08 and the car arrived April 10, got the first allocation they had and it was one of the first 26 car shipment from Germany.
I never paid anything more until I picked up the car. Just did the same thing with the same sales man.
I never paid anything more until I picked up the car. Just did the same thing with the same sales man.
#12
Three Wheelin'
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Thanks for the input guys, appreciate it.
I think I am #2 at the Porsche dealership in Fremont. They said they have some one who brought multiple cars from them in front of me - understandable. Will see how it goes. Till now they been very helpful including letting me testdrive multiple PDK cars - cause I am not so sure about the PDK thing.
I think I am #2 at the Porsche dealership in Fremont. They said they have some one who brought multiple cars from them in front of me - understandable. Will see how it goes. Till now they been very helpful including letting me testdrive multiple PDK cars - cause I am not so sure about the PDK thing.
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heeeheehe
sunnyr. smart move.
best dealer in town, and you sure avoided my FAVORITE.
sunnyr. smart move.
best dealer in town, and you sure avoided my FAVORITE.
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+1 Nicely summed up, Max. I'd add that if the dealer did try to screw you on price or allocation they would obviously put at risk any further dealings with you as a customer. If you're a multiple repeat customer like I am that would be significant leverage, I'd think.
BTW, I don't know whether you're in line for a GT3 or an RS but I'm also in line at Sonnen; #1 for a GT3.
BTW, I don't know whether you're in line for a GT3 or an RS but I'm also in line at Sonnen; #1 for a GT3.
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Three Wheelin'
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Haha, I gather you are the #1, congrats .
ps. Do you mind posting/PMing me the reason for your signature about Carlson? Just curious. But it definitely played a part in me not calling them first.
pps. Just saw your second post, guess they bumped you - not cool. Good thing I stayed away.
ps. Do you mind posting/PMing me the reason for your signature about Carlson? Just curious. But it definitely played a part in me not calling them first.
pps. Just saw your second post, guess they bumped you - not cool. Good thing I stayed away.