Can’t get enough… 718s!

[Demhcs]

https://www.carscoops.com/2022/06/demand-of-the-71...

[julian987R]

I wonder if, as a result of that, the cars with a VIN from Zuffenhausen will hold a bit more of a premium that those from the other factory.

[First Sea Lord]

julian987R said:

I wonder if, as a result of that, the cars with a VIN from Zuffenhausen will hold a bit more of a premium that those from the other factory.

Don't think I see that happening.

When buying new: "Please can I have one from the original factory?". "Sir - we can't define that on the order. Do you still want to place it?"

When buying used: Can't see anyone passing on the price / spec they want on one because it's from the 'wrong' factory, and instead holding out for one from the 'right' one, or settling for a compromised spec from the 'right' factory instead. They'll go for the spec / price they want.

[Twinfan]

Is it me, or is that a complete non-story?

Caymans have been built at both Stuttgart and Osnabruck in recent years anyway, so all they're doing is upping production of Caymans at Osnabruck and/or adding Boxsters to the line. Unless I've missed something?

[RiccardoG]

Its a bit of a (minor) story to me as the 718 line is the smallest selling in the range, plus I had understood its a bit of a slow seller given the 4cyl engine.

[john41901]

RiccardoG said:

Its a bit of a (minor) story to me as the 718 line is the smallest selling in the range, plus I had understood its a bit of a slow seller given the 4cyl engine.

Internet myth. If you look at the actual sales prior to the 4.0, they actually sold more 718s than 981s.



Source: Porsche

If they're having to expand production again this late in the model life then clearly there is still strong demand? Quite amazing really, must be fantastic cars.

[julian987R]

First Sea Lord said:

julian987R said:

I wonder if, as a result of that, the cars with a VIN from Zuffenhausen will hold a bit more of a premium that those from the other factory.

Don't think I see that happening.

When buying new: "Please can I have one from the original factory?". "Sir - we can't define that on the order. Do you still want to place it?"

When buying used: Can't see anyone passing on the price / spec they want on one because it's from the 'wrong' factory, and instead holding out for one from the 'right' one, or settling for a compromised spec from the 'right' factory instead. They'll go for the spec / price they want.

Maybe so yep. I did hear that the Cayman R was built in two different factories, Germany and Finland and the German ones have a premium over the Fins. But I can’t claim this as fact, just something I heard. I guess if that was true then maybe non applicable to the 718 VIN which is less rare.

[First Sea Lord]

julian987R said:

First Sea Lord said:

julian987R said:

I wonder if, as a result of that, the cars with a VIN from Zuffenhausen will hold a bit more of a premium that those from the other factory.

Don't think I see that happening.

When buying new: "Please can I have one from the original factory?". "Sir - we can't define that on the order. Do you still want to place it?"

When buying used: Can't see anyone passing on the price / spec they want on one because it's from the 'wrong' factory, and instead holding out for one from the 'right' one, or settling for a compromised spec from the 'right' factory instead. They'll go for the spec / price they want.

Maybe so yep. I did hear that the Cayman R was built in two different factories, Germany and Finland and the German ones have a premium over the Fins. But I can’t claim this as fact, just something I heard. I guess if that was true then maybe non applicable to the 718 VIN which is less rare.

Think it only might happen in this instance if it was found that a significant cars from one factory had issues vs the other, otherwise people will still focus on when can I get one (new), and what's the spec vs my ideal (used) / what's the price.