Beating waiting list on a 997?

[SunDiver]

Present lead time on the 997S seems to be around 12 months. Any downsides to plumping for a dealer like www.buyacar.co.uk who have a march delivery 997S at list price quoting "You will be the first registered owner of this brand new UK Porsche dealer supplied car.".

In other words, there's nothing "grey import" about it? Or is there? Thoughts - I'm considering one, but I'm a little impatient on the 12 months situation...?

[glenn mcmenamin]

I've got to say, as long as it's a pukka UK car then it seems to be a great way of beating the waiting time, as long as the listed spec comes out at the same as the equivalent list price from an OPC.


The only thing could be is if they have pre- registered it, this would mean you are showing as the second owner on the log book, but even so, wouldn't be too bad.


G.

[c310]

I ordered mine for a March delivery just a few weeks ago! I had to put my money where my mouth was and come up with a deposit sharpish though.

[toppstuff]

Get the Sunday Times. There are 997's a-plenty in there, most of them around list.

I don't think there is a supply problem. Lots of people seem to have ordered one to see if they can get a quick turn, and realising that is'nt going to happen they are letting them go at list, I suspect.

If you really want one I don't think it would be too hard to track one down and not pay over the odds for it.

[jjr1]

No problem to get one from an OPC if you just ask around. The crap the salesman spout is unbelievable.

[clarkey]

You'll be able to get an april or may build car if you ask around. They are offering £3k off list for very new ones, aiming to sell them around list price, so there is no premium.