DerbyJim said:
Just out of interest, how do you get on the list for the new cars such as the GT3 RS and the 911R?
Is it a case of simply walking into a Porsche showroom and plonking a 10k deposit down or do you need to be on Porsche's 'nice list'?
Nick W - seem to recall you've been through it recently, how did you do it? and what colour did you go for in the end?
Tbh, I've been reliably informed that the the old letter of intent process is a
thing of the past. If you want a GT car there are only a handful of ways of
securing a new one.....
Requirement...
1) Rock star/film star/Premiership football knob etc
2) Long term relationship...if you want an RS, you'll have needed to be part
of the 918 (VIP programme) or have bought at least two previous GT3
versions from an OPC, and be friendly with the dealer.
If you wanted an R, they were had by actual OPC owners and a handful
of 918 customers (VIP programme). The terms and conditions of the VIP
programme allow the lucky owner to have first refusal on any new Porsche
within its strict guidelines. Having said that, there were so few 991 R cars
being built, apparently not many 918 customers were getting slots. I have
heard of a couple of lucky customers who got the nod...
3) For a cooking GT3...good buying history with the dealer should get you in
if you're lucky.
I have a good relationship with my local dealer and i've had a couple of GT
cars...so I got lucky, and there were twenty guys behind me in the queue !.
I held out for a PTS colour...Voodoo Blue. :thumb: