Any Dealers Who Will Deal?
06-08-2009, 06:07 PM
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Any Dealers Who Will Deal?
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Can anyone recommend a dealer who is willing to do some dealing to make a sale? In the past, I have flown to Dallas twice from Atlanta to do a better deal than I could from local car dealers; and I'm certainly willing to do it again or even further for the right deal on a Transsyberia.
Can anyone recommend a dealer who is willing to do some dealing to make a sale? In the past, I have flown to Dallas twice from Atlanta to do a better deal than I could from local car dealers; and I'm certainly willing to do it again or even further for the right deal on a Transsyberia.
06-08-2009, 06:28 PM
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I would suggest contacting RL Member/Sponsor 'Alfie'
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06-13-2009, 03:56 PM
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Pulled The Trigger
I pulled the trigger on a December build for the Transsyberia. As opposed to the way most of the Transsybs are currently being ordered as street puffs, this one will be set up for off road use with the 18" wheels, Dynamic Chassis Control and Off Road Technology Package.
I ended up placing the order with a local dealer, but came very close to making the buy from Alfie at Ira Porsche in Danvers, MA - a sponsor of Rennlist. Alfie negotiated with honesty and integrity, which really impressed me compared to many other car dealers. My local dealer did not get all the way to Alfie's offer on a $$ value; but was close enough when considering I would have had to fly to Boston and drive back to Atlanta in late January or early February - not a pleasant wintery proposition
What impressed me most about Alfie was his dignified and gentlemanly response when I advised him that I was going to buy elsewhere. He thanked me for the opportunity to work with me, gave me a friendly wish for the best and offered assistance at any time that he could do so in the future. That is a real gentleman; and I wish he were closer to Atlanta so I could work with him. He is a very good representative of and credit to the Porsche brand.
By contrast was the response I got from the other Porsche dealer in Atlanta where I did not make my final deal. When he found out he didn't get the order, that salesman pitched a hissy fit on the telephone and hung up on me. He followed it up with a sarcastic and less than friendly email. Not a nice guy!
This marque change will be a biggie for me. I've been driving an MB for 37 years - 25 yrs of which have been behind the wheels of two different Gwagens. It should be interesting. The coming 6-8 months wait until delivery will probably go by very slowly.
Again, thank you Alfie for your honorable actions on my behalf. I'd recommend anyone to contact you if they're in the market for a Porsche.
Happy Trails!
I ended up placing the order with a local dealer, but came very close to making the buy from Alfie at Ira Porsche in Danvers, MA - a sponsor of Rennlist. Alfie negotiated with honesty and integrity, which really impressed me compared to many other car dealers. My local dealer did not get all the way to Alfie's offer on a $$ value; but was close enough when considering I would have had to fly to Boston and drive back to Atlanta in late January or early February - not a pleasant wintery proposition
What impressed me most about Alfie was his dignified and gentlemanly response when I advised him that I was going to buy elsewhere. He thanked me for the opportunity to work with me, gave me a friendly wish for the best and offered assistance at any time that he could do so in the future. That is a real gentleman; and I wish he were closer to Atlanta so I could work with him. He is a very good representative of and credit to the Porsche brand.
By contrast was the response I got from the other Porsche dealer in Atlanta where I did not make my final deal. When he found out he didn't get the order, that salesman pitched a hissy fit on the telephone and hung up on me. He followed it up with a sarcastic and less than friendly email. Not a nice guy!
This marque change will be a biggie for me. I've been driving an MB for 37 years - 25 yrs of which have been behind the wheels of two different Gwagens. It should be interesting. The coming 6-8 months wait until delivery will probably go by very slowly.
Again, thank you Alfie for your honorable actions on my behalf. I'd recommend anyone to contact you if they're in the market for a Porsche.
Happy Trails!
06-13-2009, 08:44 PM
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I pulled the trigger on a December build for the Transsyberia. As opposed to the way most of the Transsybs are currently being ordered as street puffs, this one will be set up for off road use with the 18" wheels, Dynamic Chassis Control and Off Road Technology Package.
I ended up placing the order with a local dealer, but came very close to making the buy from Alfie at Ira Porsche in Danvers, MA - a sponsor of Rennlist. Alfie negotiated with honesty and integrity, which really impressed me compared to many other car dealers. My local dealer did not get all the way to Alfie's offer on a $$ value; but was close enough when considering I would have had to fly to Boston and drive back to Atlanta in late January or early February - not a pleasant wintery proposition
What impressed me most about Alfie was his dignified and gentlemanly response when I advised him that I was going to buy elsewhere. He thanked me for the opportunity to work with me, gave me a friendly wish for the best and offered assistance at any time that he could do so in the future. That is a real gentleman; and I wish he were closer to Atlanta so I could work with him. He is a very good representative of and credit to the Porsche brand.
By contrast was the response I got from the other Porsche dealer in Atlanta where I did not make my final deal. When he found out he didn't get the order, that salesman pitched a hissy fit on the telephone and hung up on me. He followed it up with a sarcastic and less than friendly email. Not a nice guy!
This marque change will be a biggie for me. I've been driving an MB for 37 years - 25 yrs of which have been behind the wheels of two different Gwagens. It should be interesting. The coming 6-8 months wait until delivery will probably go by very slowly.
Again, thank you Alfie for your honorable actions on my behalf. I'd recommend anyone to contact you if they're in the market for a Porsche.
Happy Trails!
I ended up placing the order with a local dealer, but came very close to making the buy from Alfie at Ira Porsche in Danvers, MA - a sponsor of Rennlist. Alfie negotiated with honesty and integrity, which really impressed me compared to many other car dealers. My local dealer did not get all the way to Alfie's offer on a $$ value; but was close enough when considering I would have had to fly to Boston and drive back to Atlanta in late January or early February - not a pleasant wintery proposition
What impressed me most about Alfie was his dignified and gentlemanly response when I advised him that I was going to buy elsewhere. He thanked me for the opportunity to work with me, gave me a friendly wish for the best and offered assistance at any time that he could do so in the future. That is a real gentleman; and I wish he were closer to Atlanta so I could work with him. He is a very good representative of and credit to the Porsche brand.
By contrast was the response I got from the other Porsche dealer in Atlanta where I did not make my final deal. When he found out he didn't get the order, that salesman pitched a hissy fit on the telephone and hung up on me. He followed it up with a sarcastic and less than friendly email. Not a nice guy!
This marque change will be a biggie for me. I've been driving an MB for 37 years - 25 yrs of which have been behind the wheels of two different Gwagens. It should be interesting. The coming 6-8 months wait until delivery will probably go by very slowly.
Again, thank you Alfie for your honorable actions on my behalf. I'd recommend anyone to contact you if they're in the market for a Porsche.
Happy Trails!
06-14-2009, 08:50 AM
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I, too, tried dealing with the Atlanta area dealers. Needless to say, I got my car elsewhere. I would like to see the pics when it arrives!!! i had an 04 S and I still miss it. I will get another Cayenne someday, but now I have GX 470 which I love!
06-15-2009, 12:17 PM
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Congratulations, I am very envious, and very happy to see that you are equipping it appropriately. Post what tires/size you end up placing on the Trassy. Currently, I think you are limited to the Pireli ATR, Toyo Open Country, and General AT2. I currently am running 30.5" Yoko A/T-S's on my LR3, and find them to be amazing competent on/offroad, but that may be too tall for the Cayenne?
Also curious, does the protective undertray delete all of the plastic dangly bits in the front?
Also curious, does the protective undertray delete all of the plastic dangly bits in the front?
06-15-2009, 03:44 PM
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Congratulations, I am very envious, and very happy to see that you are equipping it appropriately. Post what tires/size you end up placing on the Trassy. Currently, I think you are limited to the Pireli ATR, Toyo Open Country, and General AT2. I currently am running 30.5" Yoko A/T-S's on my LR3, and find them to be amazing competent on/offroad, but that may be too tall for the Cayenne?
Also curious, does the protective undertray delete all of the plastic dangly bits in the front?
Also curious, does the protective undertray delete all of the plastic dangly bits in the front?
I probably won't change tires until those from the factory wear out; and I'll have a 5 tire rotation, since I'm getting the full sized spare with the rear mount.
I have those Yokos on my G500 in 16"; and they are absolutely great! Excellent grip and not bad noise. If I can get a compatible size for the Transsyb, I'll probably go that way. A friend who has one says you can program up to a 285/60.
