How many 918s have been sold to date?
07-01-2014, 11:31 PM
#61
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LarryF: Whoopsy is ordering his car in Canada and does not deal with the same US '918 Client Relationship Managers' as those customers in the United States. They only have a handful of 918's sold in Canada vs quite a few here in the United States! As a US-based 918 customer, you have other specific avenues to assist you in customizing your Spyder (see below).
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Actually, Melissa is my Specialist, I actually had a choice of Sasha or Melissa. Sasha was suppose to be mine as he was the one responsible for the West Coast but I picked Melissa only because I knew her since 2008 from a World Road Show in Toronto when she was only on temporary contract to Porsche.
But you are right that we Canadians do have other avenues to contact Porsche. Easier for the corporate structure to recognized the 918 customers as they only sold around 20 cars last time I checked. I have a direct line access to the Porsche Canada CEO for any concerns and a 918 Concierge at Stuttgart apart from contacting Melissa.
07-02-2014, 12:34 AM
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The carbon weave roof halves has always been on the ordering guide for the standard car. It's not even a CXX option.
It's option code 882 at a cost of $15,400.
Code 881 is the exterior mirror in carbon weave for $5,600
Code 883 is the rear wing in carbon weave for $12,600
It's option code 882 at a cost of $15,400.
Code 881 is the exterior mirror in carbon weave for $5,600
Code 883 is the rear wing in carbon weave for $12,600
You need to do your own homework and know what is possible! And keep asking questions! Always inquire if there is anything else that is available via 'CXX' or just approved via regular 'Porsche Exclusive' that has not yet appeared on the configurator or the static sales brochure!
Saludos,
Eduardo
Carmel
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07-02-2014, 12:56 AM
#63
But you are right that we Canadians do have other avenues to contact Porsche. Easier for the corporate structure to recognized the 918 customers as they only sold around 20 cars last time I checked. I have a direct line access to the Porsche Canada CEO for any concerns and a 918 Concierge at Stuttgart apart from contacting Melissa.
Actually, Melissa is my Specialist, I actually had a choice of Sasha or Melissa. Sasha was suppose to be mine as he was the one responsible for the West Coast but I picked Melissa only because I knew her since 2008 from a World Road Show in Toronto when she was only on temporary contract to Porsche.
Saludos,
Eduardo
Carmel
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07-02-2014, 02:13 AM
#64
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Here is a copy of the price list I got since last May. At that time, the 918 luggage set was still part of the 918 options and not on the Tequipment catalog. And none of the CXX options are listed but most of those are no-cost anyway.
While it was listed as Confidential then, it is not now. It was the initial price list given out to dealers and I got it the same day as the dealers and it was suppose to stay out of public eyes for another 2 weeks back then.
I also have one that lists the dealer pricing for the 918, but I had instructions not to disclose that. I can only give out ballpark figures which I did a while ago.
The cars in Canada is priced exactly the same as in US and in US$.
As for Melissa, Porsche already know how much I like her as a ambassador of Porsche. When I first met her and up until last year at Palm Springs, I had no idea about her pageant background. I treated her and greeted her as a very knowledgable Porsche representative. I actually told her about it and expressed that had I known about her background earlier I might not have taken her seriously and might have think of her as a 'car show' girl for the cars.
While it was listed as Confidential then, it is not now. It was the initial price list given out to dealers and I got it the same day as the dealers and it was suppose to stay out of public eyes for another 2 weeks back then.
I also have one that lists the dealer pricing for the 918, but I had instructions not to disclose that. I can only give out ballpark figures which I did a while ago.
The cars in Canada is priced exactly the same as in US and in US$.
As for Melissa, Porsche already know how much I like her as a ambassador of Porsche. When I first met her and up until last year at Palm Springs, I had no idea about her pageant background. I treated her and greeted her as a very knowledgable Porsche representative. I actually told her about it and expressed that had I known about her background earlier I might not have taken her seriously and might have think of her as a 'car show' girl for the cars.
07-02-2014, 02:46 AM
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07-02-2014, 09:52 AM
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07-02-2014, 11:08 AM
#67
It is also apparent that there are big regional differences in available info. The UK configurator does not give nearly the same level of pricing info as US.
None of the materials i have been given show the carbon roof option, and additionally there does not seem to be the same formal VIP program document that US buyers can reference.
Having said that, it's obviously much easier for me to get to the factory to see and spec, which I'm looking forward to.
None of the materials i have been given show the carbon roof option, and additionally there does not seem to be the same formal VIP program document that US buyers can reference.
Having said that, it's obviously much easier for me to get to the factory to see and spec, which I'm looking forward to.
07-02-2014, 11:53 AM
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On another note, as long as we are talking about "wishes" here. Eduardo, or anyone else that knows, is it possible to be at the factory when our car is being assembled? I'd love to do that if it is an option! Even if I only see a few aspects of the build it would be worth it to me.
Plus I could see the museum again, and the rest of the production facility that I was unable to see since I visited the museum on a weekend.
07-02-2014, 11:59 AM
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Great. Thanks for confirming. I think it would be cool to have a sister car out there somewhere. As long as there's not a large extended family of look-a-likes.
On another note, as long as we are talking about "wishes" here. Eduardo, or anyone else that knows, is it possible to be at the factory when our car is being assembled? I'd love to do that if it is an option! Even if I only see a few aspects of the build it would be worth it to me.
Plus I could see the museum again, and the rest of the production facility that I was unable to see since I visited the museum on a weekend.
On another note, as long as we are talking about "wishes" here. Eduardo, or anyone else that knows, is it possible to be at the factory when our car is being assembled? I'd love to do that if it is an option! Even if I only see a few aspects of the build it would be worth it to me.
Plus I could see the museum again, and the rest of the production facility that I was unable to see since I visited the museum on a weekend.
The timing will be tricky. The car will be on the visible part of the factory for around a week I was told. I assume that means 5 working days. Depending how you would want to see you car, either in the finishing stage or in pieces stage it will mean different days for the visit.
It is possible to ask and arrange, but you will need to be on moment's notice to get there as Porsche doesn't gives out the exact scheduling. I have already asked to see if I can do exactly the same thing. I think at most I will get a week before hand of notice.
07-02-2014, 12:59 PM
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The timing will be tricky. The car will be on the visible part of the factory for around a week I was told. I assume that means 5 working days. Depending how you would want to see you car, either in the finishing stage or in pieces stage it will mean different days for the visit.
It is possible to ask and arrange, but you will need to be on moment's notice to get there as Porsche doesn't gives out the exact scheduling. I have already asked to see if I can do exactly the same thing. I think at most I will get a week before hand of notice.
It is possible to ask and arrange, but you will need to be on moment's notice to get there as Porsche doesn't gives out the exact scheduling. I have already asked to see if I can do exactly the same thing. I think at most I will get a week before hand of notice.
07-10-2014, 03:27 PM
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07-10-2014, 05:44 PM
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The new standard white since MY2013 in the 991/981 is simply called 'White' and has color code C9A. That is the color being offered as a standard on the 918 Spyder. As you can see from the attached photo* of the 'Carrara White' 997 vs the 'White' Cayenne, the difference isn't great! The new 'White' appears more refrigerator-appliance in hue. The 'Carrara White' has a slightly warmer tone...but just a touch!
'Carrara White Metallic', color code S9R, has just been introduced as a MY2015 metallic option on the 991/981. It's also available as PTS on the Panamera.
Saludos,
Eduardo
Carmel
*Photo Credit to Hippocampus
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