Holdup at the Docks ...
Discussion
Just had a call from OPC.
My 718CS, due to arrive at OPC this week for me to collect on 1st March, is being held at the docks in the UK, along with 200 other cars - all Porsches or not I'm not sure. Some kind of shipping issue. OPC doesn't know more detail about the holdup yet but is trying to find out more, and will let me know when they do.
Could be days or a week or two hold-up. Sounds crazy to me but I have absolutely no idea about the logistics of shipping cars from the continent to the UK.
Anyone else heard anything?
My 718CS, due to arrive at OPC this week for me to collect on 1st March, is being held at the docks in the UK, along with 200 other cars - all Porsches or not I'm not sure. Some kind of shipping issue. OPC doesn't know more detail about the holdup yet but is trying to find out more, and will let me know when they do.
Could be days or a week or two hold-up. Sounds crazy to me but I have absolutely no idea about the logistics of shipping cars from the continent to the UK.
Anyone else heard anything?
Edited by Tim bo on Tuesday 21st February 13:16
I think this is a default excuse / reason - I was told the same 3 months ago when mine was delivered- sorry hold up at the docks, customs issue, don't know when you will get your car - then has to go to Reading etc I got a bit sarcastic with the salesman and then it randomly appeared at the dealership within 24 hours. My conclusion was that the salesman didn't have a clue what was going on / where my car was and they turn up when they do - it irritated me a bit but suggest you are patient (easier said than done !)
rbh said:
If its not registered to you before the 1st April, this could be expensive!
indeed 
Cheib said:
It could be worse. I collected my Cayenne at the weekend....another Cayenne they were due to deliver last weekend fell off the transporter on the way to the dealership. They can't get a replacement until June!
Ouch!That's ... damn unfortunate.
Hearing very large backlog at the dock caused by quality control issues on the cars needing to be checked before sent over here !!! Crazy ?!!! Been waiting since June order for base Cayman and desperate for car and avoid the new road tax ..... Yes people can say if you can afford a Porsche then another 1800 over 5 years is bugger all but I'm really pushing the boat out .... Got 15 k of options and that looks nothing to what you can have
It's spoilt the whole experience .... The lack of updates the constant delays the joke lottery of ordering at different OPC to get the car quicker..... I'm really disheartened and it's my first Porsche and first car over 20 k and I'm spending 55 k and not enjoying it !!!!
It's spoilt the whole experience .... The lack of updates the constant delays the joke lottery of ordering at different OPC to get the car quicker..... I'm really disheartened and it's my first Porsche and first car over 20 k and I'm spending 55 k and not enjoying it !!!!
Hearing very large backlog at the dock caused by quality control issues on the cars needing to be checked before sent over here !!! Crazy ?!!! Been waiting since June order for base Cayman and desperate for car and avoid the new road tax ..... Yes people can say if you can afford a Porsche then another 1800 over 5 years is bugger all but I'm really pushing the boat out .... Got 15 k of options and that looks nothing to what you can have
It's spoilt the whole experience .... The lack of updates the constant delays the joke lottery of ordering at different OPC to get the car quicker..... I'm really disheartened and it's my first Porsche and first car over 20 k and I'm spending 55 k and not enjoying it !!!!
It's spoilt the whole experience .... The lack of updates the constant delays the joke lottery of ordering at different OPC to get the car quicker..... I'm really disheartened and it's my first Porsche and first car over 20 k and I'm spending 55 k and not enjoying it !!!!
ANDERS MICHENEK said:
Hearing very large backlog at the dock caused by quality control issues on the cars needing to be checked before sent over here !!! Crazy ?!!! Been waiting since June order for base Cayman and desperate for car and avoid the new road tax ..... Yes people can say if you can afford a Porsche then another 1800 over 5 years is bugger all but I'm really pushing the boat out .... Got 15 k of options and that looks nothing to what you can have
It's spoilt the whole experience .... The lack of updates the constant delays the joke lottery of ordering at different OPC to get the car quicker..... I'm really disheartened and it's my first Porsche and first car over 20 k and I'm spending 55 k and not enjoying it !!!!
Anders, I quite agree with you., my first experience of a Porsche as well. ordered back in July, in Dec told Feb delivery, then told building 14th Feb, then told 10th March .......So should be completed today, with del in 2 weeks pick up just before April Tax deadline.It's spoilt the whole experience .... The lack of updates the constant delays the joke lottery of ordering at different OPC to get the car quicker..... I'm really disheartened and it's my first Porsche and first car over 20 k and I'm spending 55 k and not enjoying it !!!!
Like you getting a tad pissed off, as I thought ordering a Porsche would be a GOOD experience, never spent 60k on a car before, once in a lifetime, now getting frustrated with the whole experience...........but in my opinion best sports car for the money & by far the best looker, hence why I didn't cancel in Dec.
alanshaw said:
ANDERS MICHENEK said:
Hearing very large backlog at the dock caused by quality control issues on the cars needing to be checked before sent over here !!! Crazy ?!!! Been waiting since June order for base Cayman and desperate for car and avoid the new road tax ..... Yes people can say if you can afford a Porsche then another 1800 over 5 years is bugger all but I'm really pushing the boat out .... Got 15 k of options and that looks nothing to what you can have
It's spoilt the whole experience .... The lack of updates the constant delays the joke lottery of ordering at different OPC to get the car quicker..... I'm really disheartened and it's my first Porsche and first car over 20 k and I'm spending 55 k and not enjoying it !!!!
Anders, I quite agree with you., my first experience of a Porsche as well. ordered back in July, in Dec told Feb delivery, then told building 14th Feb, then told 10th March .......So should be completed today, with del in 2 weeks pick up just before April Tax deadline.It's spoilt the whole experience .... The lack of updates the constant delays the joke lottery of ordering at different OPC to get the car quicker..... I'm really disheartened and it's my first Porsche and first car over 20 k and I'm spending 55 k and not enjoying it !!!!
Like you getting a tad pissed off, as I thought ordering a Porsche would be a GOOD experience, never spent 60k on a car before, once in a lifetime, now getting frustrated with the whole experience...........but in my opinion best sports car for the money & by far the best looker, hence why I didn't cancel in Dec.
The OPC salesman I deal with did a superb job of dealing with it and was as proactive as you could ask anyone to be.
Seems the delay/backlog/holdup/whatever has subsided or been dealt with.
OPC emailed me to say that all cars are now clear, including mine, and they can confirm I'll be able to pick it up in a fortnight - 27th March.
JUST before the tax hike on 1st April, so thank f
kery for that. 
This is now the third time I've had a delivery date, only for things to go Pete Tong, so really hoping this time it's third time lucky.
OPC emailed me to say that all cars are now clear, including mine, and they can confirm I'll be able to pick it up in a fortnight - 27th March.
JUST before the tax hike on 1st April, so thank f
kery for that. This is now the third time I've had a delivery date, only for things to go Pete Tong, so really hoping this time it's third time lucky.
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