Did anyone have any luck getting their Porsche dealer to guarantee a trade-in value on a build to order? My dealer wouldn't but I didn't press them. I just don't want to get screwed at the sale because then they'll have all the leverage. Was anyone able to get a guaranteed value (assuming some mileage cap and same condition)?

I have a 2009 BMW M3. They estimated my trade in value but just for reference today.

Searching online I found other manufacturers who would put in writing an actual trade in value for build to orders.

Thanks, in advance, for your help.

 

isn't that just called a lease then?

negotiate and sell privately... dealer will rape you on buy back regardless... if u need a guaranteed value.. lease. (and pay dearly)

 

Sorry-I meant did anyone get Porsche to commit to a price for their used car they were trading in to custom order a new 991. Not looking for a firm value on the Porsche down the road :-). I am planning to just purchase it (less trade).

Thanks!

 

It's an uphill battle...I had the same issue, at first they would only commit on the number if I gave them the car at that time which obviously wasn't convenient for me as I had 2 months to wait on the build. Ultimately, I convinced them I would be putting little mileage on the car in those months and they committed. That being said, in the meantime I listed it( BMW335is dinan) with autotrader/cars.com and sold it privately in 6 wks leaving 3 wks of navigating through shared ars and rentals but it was worth it because I got a lot better deal on mine. I think I had a little stronger position because they had initially committed to a build that they couldn't fulfill, and had to get another allocation thus delaying my build. Used car values do fluctuate significantly over time and mileage so I recognize their position, but they should be able to commit to you within a couple 'k' I would think

 

I just traded in my 997S cab on a new 991S cab (custom order). The dealer did make me give them the car within a week. But, I got what I considered a great trade in price. Since I have several other cars being without a 911 for a few months is not a big deal - but, I do miss it more than I thought.

 

My dealer guaranteed a number. Probably means there was more cushion in the number they gave me

 

If you have another vehicle pre-trade it now and be done with it.

Or.....when your new car arrives if you dont like the numbers get your deposit back and walk out the door.

 

What I do most of the time (though I didn't with my 997 to 991 purchase) I tell them very simply I want the exact book value for my car ... if they agree to that then I am happy ....

I have a subscription to galves.com which in NY is the book the dealers use so I know what the figures should be.

One thing if you are way below mileage don't expect the full value that you see in galves ... bottom line you might see an extra $500 to $1000 for low miles.

With my car I was very happy when my 991 finally arrived I was offered $2,000 over book value but I had an extremely low mileage 2008 997 in incredible condition.

 

On a Panamera build order, we did the trade immediately. Then the dealer let us use a Cayenne GTS for free, until the car came in. It was about a 10 week period. That loaner was a real surprise part of the deal.