718 GT4 UK Allocations
Discussion
kmpowell said:
Quick update from me, as of yesterday evening none of the original dates on the system have changed/moved (if the dates are to be believed my car should have entered the dealership!), but there's still no sign/update of the car.
The dealer has once again confirmed to me that they have been told to continue ignoring the dates on the internal system because they are not being updated, and he said he has had several orders physically turn up this week even though the system says they have not yet been built!
Oh and he also reiterated what he said previous (he is in one of the 5 Porsche Retail groups if that makes any difference) about MY23, in that he's been told there won't be one for the GT4.
According to my contact in Porsche, production has pretty much stopped globally due to ongoing parts supply issues and they are expecting at least a 2 month back log. They are still taking deposits, but at this time they can not guarantee you a build slot / date as they don’t know what’s happening themselves. The dealer has once again confirmed to me that they have been told to continue ignoring the dates on the internal system because they are not being updated, and he said he has had several orders physically turn up this week even though the system says they have not yet been built!
Oh and he also reiterated what he said previous (he is in one of the 5 Porsche Retail groups if that makes any difference) about MY23, in that he's been told there won't be one for the GT4.
N54 said:
renga said:
Has your order been allocated or do you have an unallocated deposit with the your OPC?
Not sure your OPC is telling the truth here.
AFAIK there are no allocations for 2023 and the allocations are usually issued quarterly.
Ask your OPC to show you the vehicle build plan.
I haven’t locked in the spec, does that makes a difference?Not sure your OPC is telling the truth here.
AFAIK there are no allocations for 2023 and the allocations are usually issued quarterly.
Ask your OPC to show you the vehicle build plan.
I’ll ask about if the order is allocated or not thanks.
Will there be a build plan if it’s not allocated ?
How willing would they normally be to show it to the customer?
GT4RS said:
If you haven’t signed any paper work yet or been told when you have to get your final spec locked, I would guess you have a un-allocated deposit.
Think so tooFor reasons supposedly due to car now being a MY23, the factory cancelled order.
OPC have said factory will give fresh allocation in the next few weeks.
Oh well, smile and wave….
Edited by N54 on Sunday 10th April 10:44
It's a lottery at the best of times, there was a post-Covid window in late 2020 when slots were easy to come by, not now....
I set up a search in Nov21 after selling my Cayman R and waited until a nearly new one came up and bagged a 300 mile Clubsport between Xmas and New Year at close to list having been refused a slot by my local OPC who despite knowing me just weren't in a position to offer me one....
There are lots of these cars tucked away in garages not being used, mine was put into a collection and only came out as part of 992 GT3 "swap"
I set up a search in Nov21 after selling my Cayman R and waited until a nearly new one came up and bagged a 300 mile Clubsport between Xmas and New Year at close to list having been refused a slot by my local OPC who despite knowing me just weren't in a position to offer me one....
There are lots of these cars tucked away in garages not being used, mine was put into a collection and only came out as part of 992 GT3 "swap"
dufflecoat said:
Hi All,
I'm wanting to order a GT4, can anyone recommend a friendly/sensible/approachable dealer to contact please? Or shall I just cold call my nearest?
Buying nearly new will be far easier, from my understanding porsche currently have production challenges due to their supply chain. I'm wanting to order a GT4, can anyone recommend a friendly/sensible/approachable dealer to contact please? Or shall I just cold call my nearest?
asbi said:
It's a lottery at the best of times, there was a post-Covid window in late 2020 when slots were easy to come by, not now....
I set up a search in Nov21 after selling my Cayman R and waited until a nearly new one came up and bagged a 300 mile Clubsport between Xmas and New Year at close to list having been refused a slot by my local OPC who despite knowing me just weren't in a position to offer me one....
There are lots of these cars tucked away in garages not being used, mine was put into a collection and only came out as part of 992 GT3 "swap"
This is an interesting concept. A car collection that isn't driven and isn't kept for very long .... and swapped for a brand new one when normal folks are told there are none available ... ?I set up a search in Nov21 after selling my Cayman R and waited until a nearly new one came up and bagged a 300 mile Clubsport between Xmas and New Year at close to list having been refused a slot by my local OPC who despite knowing me just weren't in a position to offer me one....
There are lots of these cars tucked away in garages not being used, mine was put into a collection and only came out as part of 992 GT3 "swap"
Still, well done for getting the car you wanted at a sensible price ... I am guessing that you couldn't have done that deal now !
Edited by ChrisW. on Monday 11th April 09:38
asbi said:
It's a lottery at the best of times, there was a post-Covid window in late 2020 when slots were easy to come by, not now....
I set up a search in Nov21 after selling my Cayman R and waited until a nearly new one came up and bagged a 300 mile Clubsport between Xmas and New Year at close to list having been refused a slot by my local OPC who despite knowing me just weren't in a position to offer me one....
There are lots of these cars tucked away in garages not being used, mine was put into a collection and only came out as part of 992 GT3 "swap"
Interested to read your post and genuinely interested to understand your rationale behind “collecting but not using” is it purely to make money? (As surely a big part of owning these halo cars is actually getting them out and driving them). Like I did at 0600 this morning I set up a search in Nov21 after selling my Cayman R and waited until a nearly new one came up and bagged a 300 mile Clubsport between Xmas and New Year at close to list having been refused a slot by my local OPC who despite knowing me just weren't in a position to offer me one....
There are lots of these cars tucked away in garages not being used, mine was put into a collection and only came out as part of 992 GT3 "swap"
finmac said:
av185 said:
Great photo.
Where is that?
Thanks. Glen Etive, Glencoe (skyfall Glen)Where is that?
Magical place for sure.
Invergarry to Skye one of my favourite UK drives.
SpyderMatt said:
OPC tells me today that the first step - into the body shop - happened on 30/3, so hopefully finally it’s all underway, but I’m at the point where Im not sure I’ll believe it until I get the call saying it’s landed on UK shores.
Well, all on course for me, OPC advises build complete 5th April, car is awaiting ferry over to UK….hopefully not a PnO jobby ??finmac said:
asbi said:
It's a lottery at the best of times, there was a post-Covid window in late 2020 when slots were easy to come by, not now....
I set up a search in Nov21 after selling my Cayman R and waited until a nearly new one came up and bagged a 300 mile Clubsport between Xmas and New Year at close to list having been refused a slot by my local OPC who despite knowing me just weren't in a position to offer me one....
There are lots of these cars tucked away in garages not being used, mine was put into a collection and only came out as part of 992 GT3 "swap"
Interested to read your post and genuinely interested to understand your rationale behind “collecting but not using” is it purely to make money? (As surely a big part of owning these halo cars is actually getting them out and driving them). Like I did at 0600 this morning I set up a search in Nov21 after selling my Cayman R and waited until a nearly new one came up and bagged a 300 mile Clubsport between Xmas and New Year at close to list having been refused a slot by my local OPC who despite knowing me just weren't in a position to offer me one....
There are lots of these cars tucked away in garages not being used, mine was put into a collection and only came out as part of 992 GT3 "swap"
ChrisW. said:
asbi said:
It's a lottery at the best of times, there was a post-Covid window in late 2020 when slots were easy to come by, not now....
I set up a search in Nov21 after selling my Cayman R and waited until a nearly new one came up and bagged a 300 mile Clubsport between Xmas and New Year at close to list having been refused a slot by my local OPC who despite knowing me just weren't in a position to offer me one....
There are lots of these cars tucked away in garages not being used, mine was put into a collection and only came out as part of 992 GT3 "swap"
This is an interesting concept. A car collection that isn't driven and isn't kept for very long .... and swapped for a brand new one when normal folks are told there are none available ... ?I set up a search in Nov21 after selling my Cayman R and waited until a nearly new one came up and bagged a 300 mile Clubsport between Xmas and New Year at close to list having been refused a slot by my local OPC who despite knowing me just weren't in a position to offer me one....
There are lots of these cars tucked away in garages not being used, mine was put into a collection and only came out as part of 992 GT3 "swap"
Still, well done for getting the car you wanted at a sensible price ... I am guessing that you couldn't have done that deal now !
Edited by ChrisW. on Monday 11th April 09:38
asbi said:
finmac said:
asbi said:
It's a lottery at the best of times, there was a post-Covid window in late 2020 when slots were easy to come by, not now....
I set up a search in Nov21 after selling my Cayman R and waited until a nearly new one came up and bagged a 300 mile Clubsport between Xmas and New Year at close to list having been refused a slot by my local OPC who despite knowing me just weren't in a position to offer me one....
There are lots of these cars tucked away in garages not being used, mine was put into a collection and only came out as part of 992 GT3 "swap"
Interested to read your post and genuinely interested to understand your rationale behind “collecting but not using” is it purely to make money? (As surely a big part of owning these halo cars is actually getting them out and driving them). Like I did at 0600 this morning I set up a search in Nov21 after selling my Cayman R and waited until a nearly new one came up and bagged a 300 mile Clubsport between Xmas and New Year at close to list having been refused a slot by my local OPC who despite knowing me just weren't in a position to offer me one....
There are lots of these cars tucked away in garages not being used, mine was put into a collection and only came out as part of 992 GT3 "swap"
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