Got a call from me salesmen at the New Orleans Porsche dealer the they (Tom Benson ownes the dealership and the Saints football team) will be closing. My understanding is he (Tom Benson) has surrendered the dealership and wished to close.

So were do that leave me you say? My salesman "transferred" my order to my local dealership here in Baton Rouge were I live. Looks like things are still on time for a 10/13 finish production date. I guess we will see what happens.

Sucks for all the guys at the dealer in New Orleans. The only good thing is Tom Benson owns 20+ dealerships across the U.S. (many in New Orleans and San Antonio) for some of the people to move to if they wish.

So that's it I guess, keep you posted.

-Troy

 

Troy is this the dealer? http://www.porscheneworleans.com

 

Yep, that's them.

 

Ha ha I called the receptionist. She said, "Sir I have no idea where you heard that from." Ha she's obviously clueless...

 

She is very much clueless based on what my salesman said. I don't think my salesmen would give up his deal and pass a car over to an other dealer on a joke.

We will see.


-Troy

 

Not doubting you because I called wanting to pick up their left over inventory. Left a message with a Mr. Stuben or something like that. If I'm successful I'd like to give you a little something for making it happen for me!

 

wantone, good to hear business is going well for you.

 

Call and ask for Walter in sales.
He would be the place to start.

-Troy

 

Well, that was quick! Went to look @ their inventory, but the dealer is no longer on the Porsche website...

 

Wantone's link still works.

 

Porsche don't "F" around. You want out, your are out!!!

SEE YA!!

 

VW has plans for Porsche to down size with limited models and production numbers. Panamera and Cayenne on the chopping block after about 7yrs.
Porsche set to concentrate solely on sports cars. could be a GOOD thing jury still out

 

I doubt the Cayenne program will be on the chopping block soon. I'm selling them like hotcakes!!! And I'd be happy to pay anyone for leads to more new ones!

 

Just spoke to Walter. All inventory placed on 'Frozen' status.

 

I also visited with Walter and he says he was as surprised as anyone by the change. He does say there is a lot of interest among other dealers in the city and the expectation is that the Porsche franchise would be picked up fairly soon. For now they will continue to do non-warranty service work since the Porsche techs are still around, but most likely they would eventually move to any new franchise location.

Benson used to sell Porsche & Audi out of the same dealership. They got rid of the Audi franchise earlier this year and replaced it with a Smart Car franchise. Go figure. Probably a hint of things to come. But the Audi franchise was picked up immediately by another dealer in the city. Hopefully, Porsche will also continue to maintain a presence.