What do you get/ask for when buying used through opc
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Aside from the obvious deal itself (discount and p/x offer) I've had a few things that I've specifically asked for:
Carpet mat set, small umbrella that fits in the door sill moulding, wheels painted a different colour, Major service despite not being strictly within the necessary approved used car timescale (service due within 3 months, from memory).
I've also had several invitations to the Porsche experience centre at Silverstone, and a spare key/photo presentation box thrown-in. Not much in terms of outright monetary value, but I think the buying experience and handover have been really good on the 3 occasions I've bought used cars through OPC's.
Are you considering a specific car, or is this a general enquiry? Curiosity piqued....
Carpet mat set, small umbrella that fits in the door sill moulding, wheels painted a different colour, Major service despite not being strictly within the necessary approved used car timescale (service due within 3 months, from memory).
I've also had several invitations to the Porsche experience centre at Silverstone, and a spare key/photo presentation box thrown-in. Not much in terms of outright monetary value, but I think the buying experience and handover have been really good on the 3 occasions I've bought used cars through OPC's.
Are you considering a specific car, or is this a general enquiry? Curiosity piqued....
I’m currently in the same boat, seen one car I like and the dealer has only offered £500 off of the £75k purchase price despite the car being for sale for 5 months. Given the spec and it’s the only car I’ve seen in the last 3 months I actually like I’m not really able to do much more.
I’m going to try instead for a PEC day (for two!) and perhaps something else.
I’m going to try instead for a PEC day (for two!) and perhaps something else.
Jefferson Steelflex said:
I’m currently in the same boat, seen one car I like and the dealer has only offered £500 off of the £75k purchase price despite the car being for sale for 5 months. Given the spec and it’s the only car I’ve seen in the last 3 months I actually like I’m not really able to do much more.
I’m going to try instead for a PEC day (for two!) and perhaps something else.
my experience a bit different. im looking for a 997.1gt3 and they are very motivated sellers. granted, most of the stock across the network is non CS but the level of discount they were prepared to offer was not immaterial. the cars had however 'seasoned' beyond their target turnaround so with each subsequent 2-4 weeks they would drop the priceI’m going to try instead for a PEC day (for two!) and perhaps something else.
Managed to get the Experience Day thrown in as long as I took their finance. Feedback from all of the OPCs I called is that stock is so hard to come by that they are holding cars for longer with less incentive to discount as there’s nothing to replace it.
Seems a bit counter-intuitive to me and my basic understanding of economics, turnover and cash flow but there you go. I was happy enough anyway, got the bare minimum I wanted.
Seems a bit counter-intuitive to me and my basic understanding of economics, turnover and cash flow but there you go. I was happy enough anyway, got the bare minimum I wanted.
Going back a few years now, but got £1k off a £30k Cayman, 2 years old at the time. On collection day me and the Mrs got a goodie bag of stuff; a t shirt, a cap, 2 cups and a tie pins. I wasn't expecting any of it and it made me really happy haha.
Also had a free driving experience, but that came later.
Also had a free driving experience, but that came later.
Got £1000 off for taking finance on my 997.2 GTS...and a photo of my 7yr old son and I on collection day in a Porsche frame. The latter is still in my sons bedroom so guess that was a good gift! More importantly helped establish the relationship with the OPC which turned into a GT3 last year.....
My experience varies from dealer to dealer. I've bought from 3 cars from 3 different OPCs in the past two years (so I am never going to get a new GT car, but hey).
The first (new Macan GTS) did the whole bundle of flowers for my wife, keyrings, mats, boot liner, and a few more unexpected bits. The next (new Cayenne Platinum Edition) did the photo in the frame thing, which was nice, as well as a few more bits and pieces. And the third (used 991 GT3) just gave me a box containing the photo frame (but didn't take a picture) and a business card holder with their cards in, but that was it. When I remarked that there had been nothing interesting in the way of gifts and surprises, they told me that they didn't do them.
I suspect that it comes down to how hard you negotiate, how much margin there is for giveaways, and whether you ask for them up front. I don't normally ask, but I do like surprises and tend to remember this when buying the next car :-)
The first (new Macan GTS) did the whole bundle of flowers for my wife, keyrings, mats, boot liner, and a few more unexpected bits. The next (new Cayenne Platinum Edition) did the photo in the frame thing, which was nice, as well as a few more bits and pieces. And the third (used 991 GT3) just gave me a box containing the photo frame (but didn't take a picture) and a business card holder with their cards in, but that was it. When I remarked that there had been nothing interesting in the way of gifts and surprises, they told me that they didn't do them.
I suspect that it comes down to how hard you negotiate, how much margin there is for giveaways, and whether you ask for them up front. I don't normally ask, but I do like surprises and tend to remember this when buying the next car :-)
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