9 Things to Know About European Delivery of Your Porsche
10-13-2018, 06:32 PM
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Unless you go to Spain, that won’t work well. Alpine passes closed, you need winter tires, race tracks closed (except Spain), Germany tends to be rainy and cold, if you are lucky it snows which is a great atmosphere for the Christmas markets. Most enthusiasts here put there cars away November to February.
10-14-2018, 03:12 PM
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Unless you go to Spain, that won’t work well. Alpine passes closed, you need winter tires, race tracks closed (except Spain), Germany tends to be rainy and cold, if you are lucky it snows which is a great atmosphere for the Christmas markets. Most enthusiasts here put there cars away November to February.
10-14-2018, 05:06 PM
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There is risk of snow and ice, most people change to winter tires right now. Alps is off. Mainland Germany can be ok, but November is the most fugly month here, 8°C and rain more often than not. October can (and actually is right now) quite nice. In November, Spa still has a few trackdays, Nordschleife none and just 7 tourist days. I wouldn’t plan any car related activity in Germany and neighbouring countries in November.
10-14-2018, 05:59 PM
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There is risk of snow and ice, most people change to winter tires right now. Alps is off. Mainland Germany can be ok, but November is the most fugly month here, 8°C and rain more often than not. October can (and actually is right now) quite nice. In November, Spa still has a few trackdays, Nordschleife none and just 7 tourist days. I wouldn’t plan any car related activity in Germany and neighbouring countries in November.
10-15-2018, 11:58 AM
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There is risk of snow and ice, most people change to winter tires right now. Alps is off. Mainland Germany can be ok, but November is the most fugly month here, 8°C and rain more often than not. October can (and actually is right now) quite nice. In November, Spa still has a few trackdays, Nordschleife none and just 7 tourist days. I wouldn’t plan any car related activity in Germany and neighbouring countries in November.
10-15-2018, 06:03 PM
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There is risk of snow and ice, most people change to winter tires right now. Alps is off. Mainland Germany can be ok, but November is the most fugly month here, 8°C and rain more often than not. October can (and actually is right now) quite nice. In November, Spa still has a few trackdays, Nordschleife none and just 7 tourist days. I wouldn’t plan any car related activity in Germany and neighbouring countries in November.
10-15-2018, 06:16 PM
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I am certainly not the expert for alpine passes, but end of March sounds way too optimistic. Gotthard opened 25 May 2018, previous year it was 21 May. March is actually the best time for skiing in the Alps, though it often feels like spring outside the ski resorts.
10-16-2018, 10:03 AM
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I always try to plan my EDs for September through mid October depending upon my schedule. last year there was snow in September on Grossglockener, but it was cleared and not a problem for driving. However, unless picking up an Cayenne or Panamera, I would not plan on anything past October as the activities I find enjoyable in a 911 are limited.
10-09-2019, 07:41 PM
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07-11-2021, 03:28 PM
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Sorry if I missed it in the thread, I didn't see the question asked. Does Euro Delivery cost the selling dealer more money? I know it's more work but with BMW for example, the registration and insurance is covered by BMW. If you opt for euro delivery, there will be an additional charge for 2 weeks insurance, european registration, one night hotel, etc. Does this come out of Porsche pocket or dealer? I am asking because I have a dealer that has a agreed to a small discount on a Cayman and wondering if I tick the Euro Delivery button if that will affect their bottom line, other than a few more steps to set it up. Thank you.
07-11-2021, 09:43 PM
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Sorry if I missed it in the thread, I didn't see the question asked. Does Euro Delivery cost the selling dealer more money? I know it's more work but with BMW for example, the registration and insurance is covered by BMW. If you opt for euro delivery, there will be an additional charge for 2 weeks insurance, european registration, one night hotel, etc. Does this come out of Porsche pocket or dealer? I am asking because I have a dealer that has a agreed to a small discount on a Cayman and wondering if I tick the Euro Delivery button if that will affect their bottom line, other than a few more steps to set it up. Thank you.