taking delivery new CAyenne late dec - will i lose out??

[londonlaw]

Local OPC tells me that 'if i don't take delivery by year end', they have been instructed by Porsche GB not to honour (previously agreed) fixed price on the year's price increase (since the order was put in).

Basically order for the Cayenne PHEV was put it late 2018; due to WLTP issues , production was delayed but the SM told me that they will honour the original 2019 price as since then, there has been slight increase - about £1800 overall.

Car has finally arrived & i've been sent porsche connect activation email/code.

but out of the blue, i had email from SA saying i HAVE to take delivery by latest by end of this month, otherwise, i'll have to pay the 'new' price.

Any advice??

[LesMcQueen]

If you want it just get it?

[aponting389]

Sounds reasonable

[mikecassie]

Why wait, it'll be a 69 reg car anyway.
I think they are being fair, if you want, try getting some goodwill from the OPC to make taking the car before 2020 easier to swallow.

[londonlaw]

But i presume if i register the car december, in terms of re-sale, i'll lose out in say 5-6yrs time (ie how long i plan to keep it for) - 2019 vs 2020 car??

I asked for goodwill , because of above, but as expected from porsche, zilch.

[OhThatHurtAbit]

In 5/6 years time the December 2019 to January 2020 used valuation will be almost no different.

[londonlaw]

Oh right, i didn't realise that.
I was merely using guestimates from parkers on previous model valuations - comparing one yr to the next within same number plate numeral, specifically 54 reg.

[Cheib]

londonlaw said:

Oh right, i didn't realise that.
I was merely using guestimates from parkers on previous model valuations - comparing one yr to the next within same number plate numeral, specifically 54 reg.

Yup it’ll be no difference. Although I think your OPC is being economical with the truth....they want the car registered in 2019 because of performance bonuses etc. If they’ve agreed a price they have agreed a price....they can’t change it based on whether you take delivery within a few days.

Porsche GB wouldn’t be getting involved in when a single specific car is being delivered.

Been a tough year for OPC’s scrabbling to get sales booked.

Edited by Cheib on Tuesday 3rd December 21:40

[londonlaw]

Cheib said:

londonlaw said:

Oh right, i didn't realise that.
I was merely using guestimates from parkers on previous model valuations - comparing one yr to the next within same number plate numeral, specifically 54 reg.

Yup it’ll be no difference. Although I think your OPC is being economical with the truth....they want the car registered in 2019 because of performance bonuses etc. If they’ve agreed a price they have agreed a price....they can’t change it based on whether you take delivery within a few days.

Porsche GB wouldn’t be getting involved in when a single specific car is being delivered.

Been a tough year for OPC’s scrabbling to get sales booked.

Edited by Cheib on Tuesday 3rd December 21:40

Good point - i never thought of that - seeing from the OPC, or rather the individual saleperson's point of view.

So, if the car value is not going to be dented one bit in 5-6yrs time, in terms of resale value, presumably the earlier i get the car the better (instead of sitting outside the showroom for next 1month)?? i almost feel like taking the OPC to task for trying to pull a fast one. I'm originally from the States & the whole process seems a little more transparent.

[jh001]

I’m sure the salesman is just pushing to get the sale complete prior to year end, as for the USA being more transparent, can’t a dealer charge over mrrp if they want to?

[Porsche guy]

Cheib said:

Been a tough year for OPC’s scrabbling to get sales booked.

I've heard the same

[mikecassie]

Porsche guy said:

Cheib said:

Been a tough year for OPC’s scrabbling to get sales booked.

I've heard the same

You'd not think that by my local OPC's attitude... 2 other OPC's were a lot more accommodating when I was looking at buying a car.

[Cheib]

mikecassie said:

Porsche guy said:

Cheib said:

Been a tough year for OPC’s scrabbling to get sales booked.

I've heard the same

You'd not think that by my local OPC's attitude... 2 other OPC's were a lot more accommodating when I was looking at buying a car.

I know taking to the Sales Exec at my OPC that some of his colleagues are having trouble getting their heads around the concept of making outgoing phone calls....it’s been a relatively easy job for the last five years...until this year.

I spoke to a Sales Exec at another OPC yesterday about a Panny Sporrt Turismo demonstrator they have.......really poor. Just no attempt to sell me the car/find out why I was buying it/whether I already owned a Porsche etc etc. Schoolboy stuff.

[cayman-black]

OhThatHurtAbit said:

In 5/6 years time the December 2019 to January 2020 used valuation will be almost no different.

It will be worth fk all by then.

[londonlaw]

cayman-black said:

It will be worth fk all by then.

Which makes the case for a two x 3yr lease rather than outright purchase of anything from the standard range?

[londonlaw]

Cheib said:

I know taking to the Sales Exec at my OPC that some of his colleagues are having trouble getting their heads around the concept of making outgoing phone calls....it’s been a relatively easy job for the last five years...until this year.

I spoke to a Sales Exec at another OPC yesterday about a Panny Sporrt Turismo demonstrator they have.......really poor. Just no attempt to sell me the car/find out why I was buying it/whether I already owned a Porsche etc etc. Schoolboy stuff.

Just had a call, now offering free wrap if i take it off their hands by year end. So, they are desperate to make the end year figures, just not showing it.

[Cheib]

londonlaw said:

Just had a call, now offering free wrap if i take it off their hands by year end. So, they are desperate to make the end year figures, just not showing it.

Ah so things have progressed and they’ve changed their tune ?

Ask for the first service free...something that has genuine fiscal value to you. They’ve probably offered the wrap (I assume PPF) as it will cost them bugger all. I also would not take that as you can get some really st jobs which you wouldn’t want to get in an argument about.

Free first service and I’d take the car.

[londonlaw]

Cheib said:

Ah so things have progressed and they’ve changed their tune ?

Ask for the first service free...something that has genuine fiscal value to you. They’ve probably offered the wrap (I assume PPF) as it will cost them bugger all. I also would not take that as you can get some really st jobs which you wouldn’t want to get in an argument about.

Free first service and I’d take the car.

you reckon i should reject the wrap ?
Cost-wise (to me), it seems to be more than a service, plus service is only at 20k but wrap i get now . Wonder anything else i could ask......

[Cheib]

londonlaw said:

Cheib said:

Ah so things have progressed and they’ve changed their tune ?

Ask for the first service free...something that has genuine fiscal value to you. They’ve probably offered the wrap (I assume PPF) as it will cost them bugger all. I also would not take that as you can get some really st jobs which you wouldn’t want to get in an argument about.

Free first service and I’d take the car.

you reckon i should reject the wrap ?
Cost-wise (to me), it seems to be more than a service, plus service is only at 20k but wrap i get now . Wonder anything else i could ask......

Personally I’d reject it as the quality of application varies hugely....depends who is fitting it and whether you can see what they have done before. Badly done PPF can look awful as the edges trap dirt so it makes washing the car harder and you get lines of dirt so you need to wash the car more often.

I suggested a service as it’s not cheap and is something you definitely need. Roof box, winter tyres, roof bars etc ?!

[danjp]

I'd suggest having a look at the approved used stock - there is a sudden rush of brand new, pre-reg cars, which have obviously been building up as they waited for emissions approval, come to dealers. They are all the same high-ish spec, and depending on how you play them off each other, you should be able to get at least 12k off list - I just did on a Cayenne Hybrid Coupe. Are you getting that off your order?

Just cancel your order, and buy one of these

for example: https://finder.porsche.com/gb/en_GB/Cayenne-EHybri...