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Yeah I'm not mates these days with the CCS sales guys either. probably never was. Happens when you parallel import a new Porsche...
I find in life to build a strong relationship you need to face to face it and invest the time. I always buy lunch for sales/service guys, it helps. Id like to think I've been successful at building relationships, it seems to come easy when its something you are passionate about, I think that shows through to them too...
I find in life to build a strong relationship you need to face to face it and invest the time. I always buy lunch for sales/service guys, it helps. Id like to think I've been successful at building relationships, it seems to come easy when its something you are passionate about, I think that shows through to them too...
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If you are looking to acquire a used car of which there are few in NZ and zero for sale I think a lunch or two is a very modest investment personally to get the inside skinny and perhaps convince the dealer to make s few calls for you. Maybe I just do things differently but I've tried to build a repoire with a lot of folk in the industry over the years which helps when I need parts, service, crash repairs etc. it involves a few lunches. No problem i love talking cars hearing the gossip and I have to eat too!! i have a good relationship with Tony at CCS (get on very well with Rob Pegg but he's moved to Ferrari) and a few of the guys at Gillies but quite honestly they don't see me as business rightly after importing 4 Porsches in the last 14 years. I've only bought one car from them, the 993 from Tony at CCS in 2000...
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I think we are all working towards being able to walk in to CCS and lay down some dollars for a car off the lot, or even a new one and not be bothered by the lowball trade price, depreciation and dealer margins. I would love to be able to do that on a regular basis in time. The free coffee will average out at about $5k per cup but it will taste good.
I remember the first time I got my first Porsche serviced at CCS. I took the day off work so I could savour the experience, and the thousand dollar cup of coffee.
I remember the first time I got my first Porsche serviced at CCS. I took the day off work so I could savour the experience, and the thousand dollar cup of coffee.
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Speaking of expensive coffee's, I've learnt when to take a free one and when not to;
Regular visits to the patent attorneys and a coffee on arrival, I soon figured out that it was costing me about $250 just to drink and chat so now it is straight to the point and a $4 flat white downstairs on my own afterwards.....
Regular visits to the patent attorneys and a coffee on arrival, I soon figured out that it was costing me about $250 just to drink and chat so now it is straight to the point and a $4 flat white downstairs on my own afterwards.....
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If you are looking to acquire a used car of which there are few in NZ and zero for sale I think a lunch or two is a very modest investment personally to get the inside skinny and perhaps convince the dealer to make s few calls for you. Maybe I just do things differently but I've tried to build a repoire with a lot of folk in the industry over the years which helps when I need parts, service, crash repairs etc. it involves a few lunches. No problem i love talking cars hearing the gossip and I have to eat too!! i have a good relationship with Tony at CCS (get on very well with Rob Pegg but he's moved to Ferrari) and a few of the guys at Gillies but quite honestly they don't see me as business rightly after importing 4 Porsches in the last 14 years. I've only bought one car from them, the 993 from Tony at CCS in 2000...
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Gotcha. Yeah I was mainly referring to networking a deal for a 7.1 GT3 or such like. Dave if you find yourself in a position to buy a new Porsche in the future I suggest upping the ante and taking that coffee and lunch at the factory during the European delivery!! I'm doubting I'll ever be in a position to buy a new Porsche in NZ - works against my MO of never paying retail lol...
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Gotcha. Yeah I was mainly referring to networking a deal for a 7.1 GT3 or such like. Dave if you find yourself in a position to buy a new Porsche in the future I suggest upping the ante and taking that coffee and lunch at the factory during the European delivery!! I'm doubting I'll ever be in a position to buy a new Porsche in NZ - works against my MO of never paying retail lol...
I actually get the guilts being a habitual tyre kicker in a flash car showroom.
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Yeah, I never pay retail either and have never bought a car from a dealer, but it's getting harder to get motivated to shift the old stuff off and the tyre kickers that turn up. Rolling into a dealer and shipping out with some new metal an hour later on a sunny Saturday while leaving the old dog to them sounds quite appealing.
I actually get the guilts being a habitual tyre kicker in a flash car showroom.
I actually get the guilts being a habitual tyre kicker in a flash car showroom.
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Sure the peanut oil works to rejuvenate black rubber and plastic trim. I've found it works as well as Meguires Back To Black Although the later smells better! It's basically free though and seems to last a long time once the optimum level of nourishing and penetration has been reached. I've just realised this all sounds like a scene from Game of Thrones....
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Yeah, I never pay retail either and have never bought a car from a dealer, but it's getting harder to get motivated to shift the old stuff off and the tyre kickers that turn up. Rolling into a dealer and shipping out with some new metal an hour later on a sunny Saturday while leaving the old dog to them sounds quite appealing.
I actually get the guilts being a habitual tyre kicker in a flash car showroom.
I actually get the guilts being a habitual tyre kicker in a flash car showroom.
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I think it's a 'man' thing to feel guilty about browsing. Woman have no issue trying on clothes they have no intention of buying or even asking a waiter what's in a menu item when they have no intention of ordering it. With me each shopping trip is a surgical strike. In and out in five minutes. Except for cars, but I have more fun looking through the maintenance area at CCS than the show room.
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I have just pre ordered the new book on the Tasman series from Octane Books. Pic below. It has race results etc. I'm sure there will be a few mentions of Len in there. looking forward to it!
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http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used...-899693483.htm
This will be an interesting sale. Not one for the traditional Porsche market
This will be an interesting sale. Not one for the traditional Porsche market
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Hi everyone, does anyone have any experience in fitting a rear facing baby capsule in the back of a 996 (Turbo)? I need to get a "maternity" car for my wife and a tiptronic 996 Turbo would be my preferred option. I've read around here with mixed outcome, CCS says I should fit one in the front which is not recommended.
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Speaking of expensive coffee's, I've learnt when to take a free one and when not to;
Regular visits to the patent attorneys and a coffee on arrival, I soon figured out that it was costing me about $250 just to drink and chat so now it is straight to the point and a $4 flat white downstairs on my own afterwards.....
Regular visits to the patent attorneys and a coffee on arrival, I soon figured out that it was costing me about $250 just to drink and chat so now it is straight to the point and a $4 flat white downstairs on my own afterwards.....