Prospective 991 GT3 RS Owners discussion forum.

Prospective 991 GT3 RS Owners discussion forum.

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tree7777

333 posts

118 months

Thursday 26th November 2015
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So happy will play online!!!

nutbehinddawheel

342 posts

195 months

Friday 27th November 2015
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robgt3 said:
Been to see mine today, it had only been at Tewkesbury for a few hours. I was amazed to see that the whole car was covered in what I can only describe as a Zip up suit. I have never seen transport protection applied in such a way before. So very pleased and relieved.
Good news Rob.
Do you get to keep The "Zip up suit"

nutbehinddawheel

342 posts

195 months

Friday 27th November 2015
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RSVP911 said:
OK - now the "real talk" begins ; what colour ???
PTS VIPER GREEN preferred but n/a at present- so have gone for
GT SILVER,BLACK WHEELS
SEAT SQUABS,BELTS AND CAGE IN LAVA
PCCB ETC
ABOUT 20K OF OPTIONS

Slickhillsy

1,772 posts

142 months

Friday 27th November 2015
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TheDeadPrussian said:
I'm not sure of the facts - so please don't hold me to them - but I did hear from someone inside Porsche (and who would know) that the Factory were ‘disappointed’ by the number of cars coming up for sale at inflated prices in the UK and so they have decided to increase supply to de-heat the market (and increase their profits no doubt).

I was told this as I am on the waiting list and am hoping for a new allocation should additional cars materialise…I am lead to believe there is a very good chance I will get a car.
I spoke to a dealer yesterday (discussing gen 2 listing) and he confirmed that they are expecting a second batch / allocation of gen 1 RS’s and is calling me back today to confirm. Will of course bite his hand off if he does so!!! biggrin

tuffer

8,849 posts

266 months

Friday 27th November 2015
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How about this colour with the lava orange highlights and cage:

Which dealer has said they are releasing a second batch?

Slickhillsy

1,772 posts

142 months

Friday 27th November 2015
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Like I'm going to make that public!!! lol...

tuffer

8,849 posts

266 months

Friday 27th November 2015
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I just heard from my dealer that there will categorically not be another run and they are returning deposits.

DT398

1,745 posts

147 months

Friday 27th November 2015
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Can they categorically state when the current "run" started and when it will finish? Lots of people got deposits returned on the GT3 and then more cars showed up.

Slickhillsy

1,772 posts

142 months

Friday 27th November 2015
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OK - just spoke to said dealer. Confirmed they did get a low count extra allocation and these have gone to people who were on the gen 1 list yet missed out due to them having to honor the automatic allocation given to 918 purchasers. Has slotted my number one on the LOI for the gen 2 car when it comes out (circa 2 years away).

Makes sense to me.

What I have learnt from calling many dealers re gen 2 allocation is that there isn't a one size fits all approach to how each franchise manages their stock. The 'general' trend ive seen is that OPC's down south are operating a 'sell to known / repeat customers first' model where as midlands and up north are willing to run first come first served.

I would say advice from one dealer does not run true across the network. If you want a car you'll have to put the leg work in and be as creative as possible...

mcx27

60 posts

147 months

Friday 27th November 2015
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tuffer said:
How about this colour with the lava orange highlights and cage:

Which dealer has said they are releasing a second batch?
This looks pretty similar to my Miami Blue RS due next year.. didn't have the b4lls to spec orange cage etc too..

robgt3

2,585 posts

161 months

Friday 27th November 2015
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nutbehinddawheel said:
robgt3 said:
Been to see mine today, it had only been at Tewkesbury for a few hours. I was amazed to see that the whole car was covered in what I can only describe as a Zip up suit. I have never seen transport protection applied in such a way before. So very pleased and relieved.
Good news Rob.
Do you get to keep The "Zip up suit"
I did ask but apparently it is a long winded job to remove plus it will tear.

How about Scotland in September with Petrolhead Tours? We liked Scotland!

RSVP911

8,192 posts

132 months

Friday 27th November 2015
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nutbehinddawheel said:
PTS VIPER GREEN preferred but n/a at present- so have gone for
GT SILVER,BLACK WHEELS
SEAT SQUABS,BELTS AND CAGE IN LAVA
PCCB ETC
ABOUT 20K OF OPTIONS
Nice : not seen GT with a Lava cage yet smile

tree7777

333 posts

118 months

Friday 27th November 2015
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Robgt3 when you collecting?? Tomorrow?

robgt3

2,585 posts

161 months

Friday 27th November 2015
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[quote=tree7777]Robgt3 when you collecting?? Tomorrow?[/quote

Jan 2nd.

terryb

975 posts

243 months

Saturday 28th November 2015
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Well, I've just confirmed my allocation today, June build. 1 of 3 extra allocations from my OPC - very excited.

This week's colour choice is Lava Orange - but I'm sure it will change many times biggrin

michael243

4,079 posts

174 months

Saturday 28th November 2015
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Right then, who's is this? bow


tree7777

333 posts

118 months

Saturday 28th November 2015
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Terryb Same as me mate June Build congrats!!

robgt3

2,585 posts

161 months

Saturday 28th November 2015
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These June 2016 build cars then; are they over and above the Worldwide 2000 that we were told originally? In which case what was the original total for the UK and more to the point what will the final total be? I'll wager that the speculators are going into panic mode. I guess nobody will know the actual figures.

Magic919

14,126 posts

200 months

Saturday 28th November 2015
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GT3 all over again. As Andreas said 'shut up and drive'.

DT398

1,745 posts

147 months

Saturday 28th November 2015
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Seems there has been an additional allocation to the UK. The OPC I deal with is getting 3-4 more (of course they are all spoken for). Not too sure why anyone is that surprised but it's great news for those that have waited for a car and are now getting one. Porsche can't satisfy the demand overnight and only have finite capacity, as does their supply chain. I'm also pretty sure OPCs don't want to take orders for cars that will deliver in 12 months plus from now. End result is they will release them as capacity becomes available, so this probably isn't the last lot we will see (as long as the demand is there). No doubt someone will be along in a minute to say they are stopping production in x months. But there was lots of talk on here in the early summer that all RS would be done by the summer shutdown etc etc. And now here we are with cars coming through for June 2016 build. As above. Just like the GT3, who hasn't got one that wants one today? (aside of the obvious affordability issue). £330k for an RS anyone?

Edited by DT398 on Saturday 28th November 09:21