Locked and Loaded: ready to pull the trigger
#17
Dark blue looks like the winner. May have to rethink my color choice, for the 100th time.....
Anyone have any experience with brokers for their purchase? If so, was it good or bad?
Anyone have any experience with brokers for their purchase? If so, was it good or bad?
#18
Nice build! I really respect you for going for the "untraditional" 7-speed manual! I am getting a manual 991 too, albeit a C2.
As for the PSE I can say that when I visited the dealership a few days back they had a Carrera S there with PSE. The dealer fired the car up and I honestly thought PSE was activated. Sounded amazing with PSE off, so that eased my mind atleast about not getting PSE (since the exhaust on the C2 and C2S are identical). The only thing I would change about your order is the sunroof. Did not like it in person..
Good luck with the order & keep us posted!
As for the PSE I can say that when I visited the dealership a few days back they had a Carrera S there with PSE. The dealer fired the car up and I honestly thought PSE was activated. Sounded amazing with PSE off, so that eased my mind atleast about not getting PSE (since the exhaust on the C2 and C2S are identical). The only thing I would change about your order is the sunroof. Did not like it in person..
Good luck with the order & keep us posted!
#21
Just got a call from the dealer. My car was completed 1/16. They were notified the car shipped on 1/27. The name of the ship is Pegasus Highway (google Pegasus Highway marinetraffic). The link shows the ships position, pictures of the ship, ETA etc. Since your car was completed 1/23 hopefully your car is on the same ship!!!!
#22
Just got a call from the dealer. My car was completed 1/16. They were notified the car shipped on 1/27. The name of the ship is Pegasus Highway (google Pegasus Highway marinetraffic). The link shows the ships position, pictures of the ship, ETA etc. Since your car was completed 1/23 hopefully your car is on the same ship!!!!
I'll call them today and get an update and get back with you. Thanks
#23
As for a purchase like this I'm not sure a broker is going to get you any deal as the dealerships brokers buy from are cherishing their orders. Are you wanting ease of purchase or a deal?
My rationale for going to the dealership on the 991 purchase is that wanted to have a relationship with them. I would be getting my car serviced there, I frequent the joint looking at new models, they know me by name, and most importantly, I can call them 20x a week and say "where is my car...where is my car? Has it shipped?". With a broker he would have to call the dealer to get your build updates. And they gave me a fair price. I didn't want to be the guy that went to the showroom as a looky loo and they knew I would buy from a broker somewhere else.
Have you thought about interior colors?
Last edited by EricP; 01-31-2012 at 06:14 PM.
#24
Nice build! I really respect you for going for the "untraditional" 7-speed manual! I am getting a manual 991 too, albeit a C2.
As for the PSE I can say that when I visited the dealership a few days back they had a Carrera S there with PSE. The dealer fired the car up and I honestly thought PSE was activated. Sounded amazing with PSE off, so that eased my mind atleast about not getting PSE (since the exhaust on the C2 and C2S are identical). The only thing I would change about your order is the sunroof. Did not like it in person..
Good luck with the order & keep us posted!
As for the PSE I can say that when I visited the dealership a few days back they had a Carrera S there with PSE. The dealer fired the car up and I honestly thought PSE was activated. Sounded amazing with PSE off, so that eased my mind atleast about not getting PSE (since the exhaust on the C2 and C2S are identical). The only thing I would change about your order is the sunroof. Did not like it in person..
Good luck with the order & keep us posted!
I am not sure on the sunroof...will wait to see it in person Saturday. Kind of looks out of place in one or two photos I saw.
#25
Although I'm not a coupe guy I love that sunroof (saw it yesterday during a test drive) and wouldn't miss it if i were ordering a coupe! Kind of old school to me.
Tom
#26
On the sunroof topic, I was leaning towards NOT getting it but after a long debate decided to have it. Got to see one yesterday in person and from inside the car it is noticably bigger. Yes, it does look funny from the outside, but when I am driving the car I really don't have a good view of the outside of the car so it just doesn't bother me.
#27
On the sunroof topic, I was leaning towards NOT getting it but after a long debate decided to have it. Got to see one yesterday in person and from inside the car it is noticably bigger. Yes, it does look funny from the outside, but when I am driving the car I really don't have a good view of the outside of the car so it just doesn't bother me.
#28
Ok Tom...how was the test drive or are you waiting for the cab to decide?
#29
I haven't seen the sunroof yet in person, however in sunny California, can't have a sports car without one. I prefer the 997 sunroof over the 991 from the photos I have seen, however when driving the car you don't see it. I'm looking forward to seeing it first hand. Local dealer is supposed to have their launch Feb. 2nd, if they get the cars on time.
As for brokers, thanks for the comments. That is what I felt also. The pricing advantage probably doesn't outweigh the benefit of the buyer/dealer interface. I don't want to have to go through a middle man to find out what is going on with my order and as far as service is concerned, there is an advantage and some leverage if you are having the car serviced by the dealer you bought the car from. This is not always the case but should be for the most part.
As for brokers, thanks for the comments. That is what I felt also. The pricing advantage probably doesn't outweigh the benefit of the buyer/dealer interface. I don't want to have to go through a middle man to find out what is going on with my order and as far as service is concerned, there is an advantage and some leverage if you are having the car serviced by the dealer you bought the car from. This is not always the case but should be for the most part.
#30
I hope my car comes back soon fixed to perfection!!
Oh the test drive was unbelievable....the car is stunning...an improvement in every category. I'm left speechless by this car....looks....performance...the whole magical.....no one that's driven it can say a bad thing. There's not one thing I didn't like.
Tom