Originally Posted by SaratogaLefty

So to be fair, when I placed my order back in March I was aware that I would not be receiving the car until late August because I was ordering a 2018 model. Here in the US we were not able to order any 2017 E-Hybrids for some reason; not sure why that was?? So assuming the delay is in fact 8-12 weeks it is not the worst thing that could happen. That said, my Lexus was on lease and went back a few weeks ago and now I am driving a beat up 2004 Cadillac!! The Panamera can't come too soon!!

Originally Posted by SaratogaLefty

So yesterday I received a personal email from Porsche US. It indicated that my car (2018 Panamera 4 E-Hybrid) has been delayed 8-12 weeks from the original planned delivery date. It did not specify what is causing the delay, but from other posts on this forum I'm assuming it has to do with the EPA and CARB certifications. My order was placed last March and I was told I had an early June build date. My car actually went into the Body Shop on June 25th, but was caught up in the earlier delay for which I posted the email to Dealers from Corbett Head. The latest tracking statement shows my original planned dealer delivery date as August 25th, but an estimated date of September 22nd. That was before I received the email yesterday so I'm now assuming sometime between October 20th and November 20th!! If that is the case it will have taken eight months from order to delivery!!
To the best of my knowledge no US bound 2018 E-Hybrids have left Germany thus far. Not sure how they actually perform the EPA certification?? Does anyone know how it is completed?

Originally Posted by hymo1200

really seem to be an US issue. having read all these news regarding delays, I was frightned as well, awaiting my built for August.


thanks good no delay, today is THE day, currently sitting in the train to my dealer and pickung up the car ;-))


also my swith will be epic, as I sold my previous car in June, commuting the last 3 months with the Ford Fiesta from my grandpa ;-)


will post some pictures soon!


thanks for the heads up, thorfun & AJ!!

Originally Posted by SaratogaLefty

So yesterday I received a personal email from Porsche US. It indicated that my car (2018 Panamera 4 E-Hybrid) has been delayed 8-12 weeks from the original planned delivery date. It did not specify what is causing the delay, but from other posts on this forum I'm assuming it has to do with the EPA and CARB certifications. My order was placed last March and I was told I had an early June build date. My car actually went into the Body Shop on June 25th, but was caught up in the earlier delay for which I posted the email to Dealers from Corbett Head. The latest tracking statement shows my original planned dealer delivery date as August 25th, but an estimated date of September 22nd. That was before I received the email yesterday so I'm now assuming sometime between October 20th and November 20th!! If that is the case it will have taken eight months from order to delivery!!
To the best of my knowledge no US bound 2018 E-Hybrids have left Germany thus far. Not sure how they actually perform the EPA certification?? Does anyone know how it is completed?

Originally Posted by appenzell

What gets me most upset is that I already paid for the car in full since I was suppose to do an European Delivery. Really frustrating....

Originally Posted by thorfun

those tailpipes really do look good. a bit gutted i couldn't get them when i ordered mine.

I agree with Wing Commander as well.....best wheel design.

Originally Posted by Wing Commander

+1 on the tailpipes! Seriously thinking of retro-fitting sport tailpipes on mine...