Discount on 718

[diffstar]

Hi,

Considering ordering a new 718C S or even a putting a deposit down on a 718C GTS

What sort of discounts have people be able to achieve from dealers?

Thanks

[Twinfan]

I think the general consensus here in the UK is "very little if any".

[alan718s]

Probably no chance on the GTS, pm me if u want to talk to my OPC in person. he offers a little.

[ikonic]

Depends if its Cayman or a Boxster you're after.

Although I secured a very small discount on a Cayman when I order a year back, dealer has told me he woudn't do the same deal now given the lack of build slots and current demand.

On a Boxster however he mentioned he'd have a lot more room for manouvre. Build slots for Boxsters seem easier to come by and dependin on the dealer, you have more chance of strikihg a deal.

[bigtime]

I can't see how demand for the 718 is high. There are more second hand 718's on the porsche website for sale then 981's. A few are less than 60k as well, surely these would have been sold and the one at Teesside Porsche wouldn't still be for sale after being reduced twice.

[Twinfan]

I think it's more a case of low build slot availability for the UK more than high demand per se. I know there were production issues swapping factories back to Osnabruck for Caymans but that should be cleared now.

[pete.g]

Also bear in mind that the discount you are not getting at the front end of a deal will often be more than offset by the car holding its value and being worth more when you come to sell.

Heavily discounted cars, such as BMW M models have awful residuals and will cost you more over the total period of ownership.