10k Over list offered for a 997 GT2
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redfive1 said:
I have to been informed today by my OPC by phone, that dispite owning the cars named below. I can not have a 997 GT2. I paid my 15k months ago.
If any one on this site has a confirmed build slot I will pay 10k over list for there car.I may take a C16 Import RHD
Please contact me on the email add below. A large add will also appear in this weeks Sunday times.
1990 -2000
5 x 911 Turbo
1 x 911 Turbo Le
1 x Turbo Flat nose
1 x 968 Club sport
1 x 74 2.7 Carrera
1 x 944 Cab
1 x 924 Turbo
1 x 924 Carrera GT
1 x 944 Turbo Cab
2000 - 2007
1 x Box S
1 x 996 Carrera Cab
1 x 996 Coupe
1 x 996 GT2. 10K over list OPC
1 x 993 Turbo
2 x 996 Turbo X50 Coupe
1 x 996 Turbo Cab
1 x 997 tt Current car
Over 75% of the cars from 1990-2000 were from OPC and sold back to them.
From 2000-2007 all cars are from OPC and sold, back to them. I am not happy Porsche feel that they can treat loyal customers this way.
Have you written to Porsche GB at Reading to ask why you don't qualify. 997 GT2 is worth battling for. Don't give up to easily.If any one on this site has a confirmed build slot I will pay 10k over list for there car.I may take a C16 Import RHD
Please contact me on the email add below. A large add will also appear in this weeks Sunday times.
1990 -2000
5 x 911 Turbo
1 x 911 Turbo Le
1 x Turbo Flat nose
1 x 968 Club sport
1 x 74 2.7 Carrera
1 x 944 Cab
1 x 924 Turbo
1 x 924 Carrera GT
1 x 944 Turbo Cab
2000 - 2007
1 x Box S
1 x 996 Carrera Cab
1 x 996 Coupe
1 x 996 GT2. 10K over list OPC
1 x 993 Turbo
2 x 996 Turbo X50 Coupe
1 x 996 Turbo Cab
1 x 997 tt Current car
Over 75% of the cars from 1990-2000 were from OPC and sold back to them.
From 2000-2007 all cars are from OPC and sold, back to them. I am not happy Porsche feel that they can treat loyal customers this way.
did your opc give u a decent reason.. surely 15 months ago would have put u on top of their list for a gt2..??? id be really pissed off if i were u... !! mind u putting a add in the paper will not help others like me buying a car when they come out... your putting up the over list price already..!! id cool your jets and wait longer untill we know whos getting theres.. if i had one confirmed id be pleased to see your post...!!
That's an impressive list and contribution to Porsche coffers. On that basis, you'd think a dead cert to be "approved".
You don't seem to have owned any of the cars for much longer than 6 months (judging by amount vs timeframe). Could that have had a bearing? Porsche UK may think you'll sell it in 6 months time, so they approve someone else that bought new and still owns a 993GT2/996RS/996GT2?
Maybe it's just dealers "friend" who gets the nod. Anyone on the inside know how the selection system works?
Sure you'll find one either way. Where there's a will....Good luck.
You don't seem to have owned any of the cars for much longer than 6 months (judging by amount vs timeframe). Could that have had a bearing? Porsche UK may think you'll sell it in 6 months time, so they approve someone else that bought new and still owns a 993GT2/996RS/996GT2?
Maybe it's just dealers "friend" who gets the nod. Anyone on the inside know how the selection system works?
Sure you'll find one either way. Where there's a will....Good luck.
Wouldn't it be easier talking to someone is Porsche head office before calling in the lawyers?
Not that I think it will help, but more likely than trying to sue them for not selling something to you! It could even be your OPC playing silly buggers.
Still, Porsche don't really seem to have much regard for their customers. I hope it will painful for them if we have a recession and all their new found trophy car customers abandon ship, they could do with learning a little humility.
Not that I think it will help, but more likely than trying to sue them for not selling something to you! It could even be your OPC playing silly buggers.
Still, Porsche don't really seem to have much regard for their customers. I hope it will painful for them if we have a recession and all their new found trophy car customers abandon ship, they could do with learning a little humility.
kleonard said:
tell us why they said your not getting one...??? is it that porsche audited you and said no...!! its not like you dont have a good history..!!
this is hilarious, I could understand if Porsche "audited" you to give you a car free of charge but you're prepared to pay around £130k. If they have deposits way in advance, why don't they just build the cars? It's not as if they are made from any kind of rare metal that's hard to get hold of or even that they are a completely different model to the 997TT with which they share many parts, particularly the body shell. Sounds like your OPC made a hash of your order.Hi David,
From talking to a good mate today I believe UK sales are very limited, can't remember numbers but something like 20 a year. I guess there hoping to try and keep residuals up unlike the 996GT2. Personally I don't think you have a cat in hells chance of battling with the OPC's but I wish you the very best of luck.
Why not go for a proper GT2, FBRS could be persuaded to part with his 993.
From talking to a good mate today I believe UK sales are very limited, can't remember numbers but something like 20 a year. I guess there hoping to try and keep residuals up unlike the 996GT2. Personally I don't think you have a cat in hells chance of battling with the OPC's but I wish you the very best of luck.
Why not go for a proper GT2, FBRS could be persuaded to part with his 993.
When the car is launched in germany, i.e soon, check out mobile.de and go over and see one...they are much more abundant here than in england and i bet you could get one a lot earlier too. Ok its LHD but imho not a problem.
Dont waste your time with lawyers and 10k over list for a slot...
Dont waste your time with lawyers and 10k over list for a slot...
Edited by AdamT on Tuesday 25th September 21:08
Even so I doubt £10k would be enough to secure one.
430 Scuderia aside the 997 GT2 is going to be the must have car this year and premiums will be huge.
I'm sure the usual sharks like Tom Hartley will pay a fair whack more for one.
Seriously hope you get one though. These cars deserve to go to enthusiasts rather than speculators.
430 Scuderia aside the 997 GT2 is going to be the must have car this year and premiums will be huge.
I'm sure the usual sharks like Tom Hartley will pay a fair whack more for one.
Seriously hope you get one though. These cars deserve to go to enthusiasts rather than speculators.
May I join the hilarity? I ordered my car 4 years ago - and paid my £15k deposit when requested in July this year.I've been told that I've successfully passed the Porsche audit - how good of them - and I will get the first car to arrive at my OPC. HOWEVER they - OPC - say that they have been told that this will not be in 08 model year, in other words at the earliest after Sept. 08. "OK" I say "so I'm guaranteed a car but not a date but we do know it won't come for at least 12 months and maybe a lot longer so lets have say £10k of my money back until I'm given a date" "Oh no sir - Porsche wouldn't deem you to still be serious on that basis and would cancel your order"
It seems this loyalty thing only works one way. I've recently moved from my GT3 to my first Ferrari and am loving every minute and frankly am inclined to tell Porsche to stuff it. Particularly with lots of exiting new cars like the 430 Scud. and forthcoming Merc, Macca, F430 replacement etc. etc. in the wings.
It seems this loyalty thing only works one way. I've recently moved from my GT3 to my first Ferrari and am loving every minute and frankly am inclined to tell Porsche to stuff it. Particularly with lots of exiting new cars like the 430 Scud. and forthcoming Merc, Macca, F430 replacement etc. etc. in the wings.
Edited by Pugsey on Tuesday 25th September 22:33
Vesuvius 996 said:
Davey S2 said:
redfive1 said:
I have today instrcuted our legal team to see if Porsche have in any way broken any EU law.
Good luck!I can understand why you are pi$$ed but perhaps your OPC has an even better customer than you?
20 cars. You didn't get one because there are 19 people who spend more than you. It's a hard fact of life, but you're going to have to live with it.
EU law won't help. Trust me.
Look, some advice from a lawyer. Don't pay a lawyer on this one. You're wasting your time.
20 cars.
You didn't get one because there are at least 20(0) people who spend more than you. It's a hard fact of life, but you're going to have to live with it.
Listen I thought I did well and had some money, until I went to a closing meeting at my office six months ago. I asked the client what he drove, and he listed about twenty cars he had, including Enzo, SLR, Zonda, CGT, Vintage Bugatti (which he shows a Pebble Beach), Bentley, Rolls Royces etc etc etc. Apparently that afternoon he was off to Monaco (by NetJets) to arrange his new boat - a Wallypower - I laughed - then I Googled it and stopped laughing.
He was 24.
EU law won't help. Trust me. You're a long way back in the queue. Admittedly a VERY long way in front of me. But a long way back none the less.
Cheque book time or buy a 430 Scud!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
20 cars.
You didn't get one because there are at least 20(0) people who spend more than you. It's a hard fact of life, but you're going to have to live with it.
Listen I thought I did well and had some money, until I went to a closing meeting at my office six months ago. I asked the client what he drove, and he listed about twenty cars he had, including Enzo, SLR, Zonda, CGT, Vintage Bugatti (which he shows a Pebble Beach), Bentley, Rolls Royces etc etc etc. Apparently that afternoon he was off to Monaco (by NetJets) to arrange his new boat - a Wallypower - I laughed - then I Googled it and stopped laughing.
He was 24.
EU law won't help. Trust me. You're a long way back in the queue. Admittedly a VERY long way in front of me. But a long way back none the less.
Cheque book time or buy a 430 Scud!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Edited by Vesuvius 996 on Tuesday 25th September 22:48
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