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Old 05-24-2022, 02:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Dyim
Maybe you can try offering them to buy extended warranty, PPF…things that add to their bottom line?
I am told that dealers are often required to provide the DMV registration address to PCNA for, you know, safekeeping.
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Old 05-24-2022, 02:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Dr. G7
I’m having a Porsche dealership refusing to sell me a Taycan they have in stock because I don’t live in their local territory. Knoxville Tennessee. Ever heard of such nonsense? I found the car through the Find my Porsche, Porsche.com
Very common and happens across manufactures.
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Old 05-24-2022, 05:05 PM
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Originally Posted by RCorsa
Rent an studio apartment there for a month and register it there then move the car wherever

Brilliant idea. But as another member mentioned, they may want a driver license from Knoxville Tennessee.
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Old 05-24-2022, 05:08 PM
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Very common and happens across manufactures.
I've looked at fourteen Taycans, from CA to FL. This is the only one requiring residency to buy a car there. Of course this Taycan checks off 99% all the boxes.
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Originally Posted by Dr. G7
Just my thoughts: there’s a bigger picture here. Since the Knoxville Tennessee dealership told me they can only sell locally, yesterday I set up a subsidiary clinc in Knoxville, Tennessee. Now they are saying “we can only sell if you have a residential address.”
Call a UPS store and get a Box there. This is not a PO Box but you can use the address with the "Suite" number. Cost you about $200 a year ?
Example: Dr G7, 10629 Hardin Valley Rd, Suite or # 100, Knoxville, TN 37932
They will forward your mail for a charge. If dealer questions your address, tell dealer you are in the process of moving to Knoxville.
When deal is done, I drive it to you. Never leave your house...

If I was in sales there, I would have "coached" you on how to get you the car. Sales is fat and happy right now and not hungry yet.....
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Originally Posted by ADC1
Call a UPS store and get a Box there. This is not a PO Box but you can use the address with the "Suite" number. Cost you about $200 a year ?
Example: Dr G7, 10629 Hardin Valley Rd, Suite or # 100, Knoxville, TN 37932
They will forward your mail for a charge. If dealer questions your address, tell dealer you are in the process of moving to Knoxville.
When deal is done, I drive it to you. Never leave your house...

If I was in sales there, I would have "coached" you on how to get you the car. Sales is fat and happy right now and not hungry yet.....


What an excellent idea. I already sent an email to the store.

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waiting to see how this plays out ...
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Originally Posted by skl2
waiting to see how this plays out ...
It looks like it has been over a week now since the car was on the dealer's lot. I would be shocked if it is even still available unless there is a really really huge markup.
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15 months ago when I bought my Taycan, I had dealers from all over the country salivating at a potential purchase (even way below MRSP). I never felt more wanted by a dealership, and eventually bought it from a dealer 2000 miles away. Amazing how times have changed.
Same here. Got a huge discount on a 2020 Turbo, but today the first trade-in offer from the dealer is more than I paid new.
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Originally Posted by Dr. G7
I've looked at fourteen Taycans, from CA to FL. This is the only one requiring residency to buy a car there. Of course this Taycan checks off 99% all the boxes.
Buy through a broker. That is what I always do. Well worth the $300 to $500 fee.
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I think you can only legally have a drivers license in one state but lots of people ( like me) have more than one home. You can always get the P.O. Box or studio and just get a Tennessee ID card. I don’t think the dealer would really care especially if you said you lived there part time and wanted to leave a car in town.
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Originally Posted by ssiminou
What trim Taycan is it? And would you be willing to place an order instead?
Maybe ordering is the best idea? But way things are going if I ordered today, delivery in September?
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Originally Posted by Cheshi143
Buy through a broker. That is what I always do. Well worth the $300 to $500 fee.
I've never bought through a broker. Don't even know how to begin, who to trust.

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Originally Posted by gnop1950
It looks like it has been over a week now since the car was on the dealer's lot. I would be shocked if it is even still available unless there is a really really huge markup.
It is yet on the lot. Two weeks ago, they told me it was pending sale...with multiple buyers chomping at the bit. Anyway it is six figure purchase, maybe trump change for most Porsche owners, not so for "Basket of Deplorables" types. Me included.
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Originally Posted by bluelines1974
Same here. Got a huge discount on a 2020 Turbo, but today the first trade-in offer from the dealer is more than I paid new.
Challenge of a 2020 is being a completely new platform, too many unknowns. However, I don't want open that can of worms. I know my 2020 was a challenge to live with. 2021 onwards, even with the massive recalls, have been less challenging.
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