Ordering a new Cayman/Boxster - Whats the process?
Ordering a new Cayman/Boxster - Whats the process?
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Sarnie

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8,245 posts

227 months

Thursday 14th August 2014
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Guys,

I'm at the point of pulling the trigger on a new GTS, just can't get my head around Boxster or Cayman yet!!

Anyway, two points;

- I've never bought a car from new

- And therefore I've no idea what the process is with Porsche or any other manufacturer!

Therefore I was hoping someone could help with the following;

- What are the lead times currently?
- What sort of deposits are required?
- Do you need to have fully decided on your spec when you place the order initially?
- Is there an interim payment due once your spec is finalised, if it's not chosen at the outset?
- Is the balance payable on collection or before?
- Are there any OPC's open to giving better deals than others?

Whichever one I go for will be Speed yellow with PDK, I don't really want to buy new but waiting around for a used one is agonising....

truck71

2,328 posts

190 months

Friday 15th August 2014
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I can help with some of the questions.

Deposit when I bought mine was 3k
No interim payment needed.
Balance cleared before collection.
Discounts available but not sure on the science- bought mine from Hatfield (just under 11%) having tried West London and Silverstone first. You may opt to take porsche finance to help secure a good deal. It's a crap rate but you can settle immediately without penalty.

Securing the right discount can make buying nearly new a poor option.

FrankCayman

2,132 posts

231 months

Friday 15th August 2014
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I always ensure I've settled on my spec before placing the order...it saves an complications further down the line.

Must say, it is a lovely feeling getting the order sheet with exactly your spec listed.

You may have a few sleepless nights between placing the order and collection, worrying that you've ticked the correct boxes...but when the day comes, all those worries disappear!

I am really excited for you, mate! Now on my third brand new Porsche, but still have to pinch myself when I place the order...like a dream come true each time!

Budweiser

1,106 posts

202 months

Friday 15th August 2014
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When we (the family) spec ed our new GTS we were invited to our OPC where they have a special suite with a large screen which the sales guy uses to take you through all the available options, much the same as on the Porsche web site.

Watch out though is is really easy to say yes....££££££££££££

It was a great buying experience as it involved all of us and we really enjoyed it.

Colour, wheels and a few other key options took quite some time and discussion before we settled on our choices but it was well worth the effort.

I paid £2k deposit.

Pop into your nearest OPC ask the questions, view some cars and you'll be on your way.

Good luck and best wishes...enjoy.

Sarnie

Original Poster:

8,245 posts

227 months

Friday 15th August 2014
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truck71 said:
I can help with some of the questions.

Deposit when I bought mine was 3k
No interim payment needed.
Balance cleared before collection.
Discounts available but not sure on the science- bought mine from Hatfield (just under 11%) having tried West London and Silverstone first. You may opt to take porsche finance to help secure a good deal. It's a crap rate but you can settle immediately without penalty.

Securing the right discount can make buying nearly new a poor option.
Thanks for that.

Any idea on GTS lead times currently?

You've touched on my man maths thought process though, which is to try to order new and secure the best possible deal and potentially pay only a few grand more than what I'd be having to pay an OPC for a used one in someone elses spec....especially as my spec is so rigid, I could be waiting an age and then the right car could come up and the dealer could be asking too much money or it has too many miles etc.

I must admit, I've NEVER considered a Porsche until a month or so ago, 911's are absolutely everywhere and the interiors always looked so dull to my eyes, but they seem to have got it so right with the latest Cayman/Boxster.

In my heart of hearts I want a convertible now I've been converted by my M3, but for some reason I can't get my head around dropping £60k on a Boxster!?!?

shoestring7

6,151 posts

264 months

Friday 15th August 2014
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Why not ask your friendly local OPC?

SS7

Oi U

211 posts

164 months

Friday 15th August 2014
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You have some good advice above and certainly a lengthy talk to dealers should be at the top of your list of things to do. At the same time, try to get yourself invited to Silverstone to experience the Porsche Experience. That may help you decide on your priorities.
Part of the buying process may be taking up the option of collecting your car from the factory, which is what I did. In my view, factory collection is a no brainer if you have the time.

cibble10

722 posts

137 months

Friday 15th August 2014
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This MIGHT help, or may frighten you a bit :-)

See my post (page 4, last item):

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

Have fun!

truck71

2,328 posts

190 months

Friday 15th August 2014
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Sarnie said:
Thanks for that.

Any idea on GTS lead times currently?

You've touched on my man maths thought process though, which is to try to order new and secure the best possible deal and potentially pay only a few grand more than what I'd be having to pay an OPC for a used one in someone elses spec....especially as my spec is so rigid, I could be waiting an age and then the right car could come up and the dealer could be asking too much money or it has too many miles etc.

I must admit, I've NEVER considered a Porsche until a month or so ago, 911's are absolutely everywhere and the interiors always looked so dull to my eyes, but they seem to have got it so right with the latest Cayman/Boxster.

In my heart of hearts I want a convertible now I've been converted by my M3, but for some reason I can't get my head around dropping £60k on a Boxster!?!?
Sorry, I don't know about lead times- try the Cayman/Boxster GTS thread, a few PHer's have recently placed orders/ taken deliveries. As to dropping £60k on a Boxster it's a very personal decision. I started with a similar budget for a Cayman and specced into the mid 60's. Once I'd driven a few I went the other way and bought a low spec 2.7 car which I'm very happy with. Probably not everyone's cup of tea though- only you can make that call.

cibble10

722 posts

137 months

Friday 15th August 2014
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Order/delivery seems to be 3/4 months from what I know (and I firmed my order in June for August build) and what I hear from the dealer.

Per others, it IS worrying the extras one can easily add to a Porsche with the resulting hike in cost. How much that is discounted later when part/ex is a concern methinks.

All that said, I loved my Cayman R so this Boxster GTS -in my view- should tick all the boxes for me :-)

Ozzie Osmond

21,189 posts

264 months

Friday 15th August 2014
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FrankCayman said:
I always ensure I've settled on my spec before placing the order...it saves an complications further down the line.
It also saves a lot of money because the sales people will be very keen to load you car with expensive extras! There's really no need to end up with a £60k car - you can get nicely sorted in an "S" for £50k.

m999psw

266 posts

216 months

Friday 15th August 2014
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I ordered mine at the end of July with a September build slot. I have just been told now build early October delivery around the 20th. Why it has slipped I don't know, I just got 'disappointing isn't it'

Paul

FrankCayman

2,132 posts

231 months

Friday 15th August 2014
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Ozzie Osmond said:
It also saves a lot of money because the sales people will be very keen to load you car with expensive extras! There's really no need to end up with a £60k car - you can get nicely sorted in an "S" for £50k.
Bang on.

cervezaman

333 posts

159 months

Friday 15th August 2014
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Ozzie Osmond said:
It also saves a lot of money because the sales people will be very keen to load you car with expensive extras! There's really no need to end up with a £60k car - you can get nicely sorted in an "S" for £50k.
Post up the spec of a good "S" at £50k. Didn't think it was possible personally!

Adam B

29,115 posts

272 months

Friday 15th August 2014
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I had a go with what I would call a good spec and got to £55k

White (free)

Agate Grey / Pebble Grey two-tone leather interior package in two-tone combination
BV
£ 1,680.00


ParkAssist rear
635
£ 348.00

Sports exhaust system (incl. sports tailpipe)
XLF
£ 1,530.00

20-inch Carrera Classic wheel
427
£ 1,700.00


Cruise control
454
£ 267.00

Seat heating
342
£ 284.00

Centre console trim in leather
XHB
£ 162.00


Telephone module
£ 527.00

BOSE® Surround Sound System
680
£ 801.00

Porsche Communication Management (PCM) incl navigation module with universal audio interface
P23
£ 2,141.00

FrankCayman

2,132 posts

231 months

Friday 15th August 2014
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Adam B said:
I had a go with what I would call a good spec and got to £55k

White (free)

Agate Grey / Pebble Grey two-tone leather interior package in two-tone combination
BV
£ 1,680.00


ParkAssist rear
635
£ 348.00

Sports exhaust system (incl. sports tailpipe)
XLF
£ 1,530.00

20-inch Carrera Classic wheel
427
£ 1,700.00


Cruise control
454
£ 267.00

Seat heating
342
£ 284.00

Centre console trim in leather
XHB
£ 162.00


Telephone module
£ 527.00

BOSE® Surround Sound System
680
£ 801.00

Porsche Communication Management (PCM) incl navigation module with universal audio interface
P23
£ 2,141.00
If you took off all the interior leather, 20" wheels and the sports exhaust, you would still have a gorgeous car for £50K - put in context, a BMW 4 series coupe 'non M4' could easily add up to costing pretty much the same....I know what I would rather have!

Adam B

29,115 posts

272 months

Saturday 16th August 2014
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FrankCayman said:
If you took off all the interior leather, 20" wheels and the sports exhaust, you would still have a gorgeous car for £50K - put in context, a BMW 4 series coupe 'non M4' could easily add up to costing pretty much the same....I know what I would rather have!
Agreed but I went for my definition of a good spec car

No £50k shouldn't have a leather interior. He two tone black and grey is a purely personal thing but is a few hundred quid

Standard wheels are a bit naff IMHO so those 20" would be a must have

Agreed the PSE is a luxury

Porsche continue to take the piss on cost of PCM plus they force you to upgrade the speakers although Bose is probably the minimum to qualify as good spec

All IMHO

Ozzie Osmond

21,189 posts

264 months

Saturday 16th August 2014
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Adam B said:
I had a go with what I would call a good spec and got to £55k
Well I'd soon chop that back to £50k by deleting these. They don't make the car faster or handle better, while a TomTom is available from Halfords for £100. But don't get me wrong, I recognise it's all a matter of personal priorities.

Sports exhaust system (incl. sports tailpipe)
XLF
£ 1,530.00

20-inch Carrera Classic wheel
427
£ 1,700.00

(PCM) incl navigation module with universal audio interface
P23
£ 2,141.00

Oi U

211 posts

164 months

Saturday 16th August 2014
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Just thinking about resale when that eventually happens, I suspect that PCM will be a 'must have'.

Sarnie

Original Poster:

8,245 posts

227 months

Saturday 16th August 2014
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Oi U said:
Just thinking about resale when that eventually happens, I suspect that PCM will be a 'must have'.
+1

I wouldn't even consider a car without it....I'm not spending £60k on a car to stick a Tom Tom on the window....