997 GT3 Owners / Deposit holders
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Has anyone here that has got their GT3 or awaiting delivery experienced long delays from their original given delivery date?
I'm getting a little hacked off now as I have been given lots of different delivery dates only for them to come and go... was meant to be the end of may - begining to wonder whether the car actually exists... people will start thinking I'm making things up - but I'm +90k out of pocket...
I'm getting a little hacked off now as I have been given lots of different delivery dates only for them to come and go... was meant to be the end of may - begining to wonder whether the car actually exists... people will start thinking I'm making things up - but I'm +90k out of pocket...
Normally, OPCs delivery dates are pretty accurate. They are given a build allocation for a specific week and, once this date nears, their system tracks the car's progress. Occasionally there are delays caused by component shortages (but you would normally be informed about these) or by special orders/colours.
The initial 997 GT3 production was slightly delayed but, as far as I know, has since been very punctual. It's possible that there might be delays with pccbs owing to high demand and production limitations, but the supplying dealer should have the answers.
The initial 997 GT3 production was slightly delayed but, as far as I know, has since been very punctual. It's possible that there might be delays with pccbs owing to high demand and production limitations, but the supplying dealer should have the answers.
My OPC called me yesterday, the GT3RS I had ordered back in April will not be coming as the dealerships allocation is only 4 cars(I was 5th on the list apparently). Was offered a brand new GT3, didnt like the spec though, so money is being returned, be interesting to see if they offer any interest or whether I have to ask.
What should I order next?
What should I order next?
gizard said:
trouble is my car is not coming through an OPC, it's coming through a UK supplier direct from the factory - or so i'm told...
That sounds very fishy. Official UK cars are only sold via PCGB. They wouldn't supply them directly to anyone else.
Most 'unofficial' imports (albeit to UK spec) are supplied via European OPCs.
Edited by Geneve on Tuesday 17th July 21:30
rt911 said:
My OPC called me yesterday, the GT3RS I had ordered back in April will not be coming as the dealerships allocation is only 4 cars(I was 5th on the list apparently). Was offered a brand new GT3, didnt like the spec though, so money is being returned, be interesting to see if they offer any interest or whether I have to ask.
What should I order next?
What should I order next?
Look at the contract you have signed with your OPC. There should be a clause in it saying interest is payable on deposits.
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exceptionally trusting, can you reach the vendor since they moved to Spain
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My GT3 was scheduled for July delivery, and was told earlier this month en-route from Stuttgart, so should be here soon.
Just need to get the builder's to finish building the bl**dy garage!
exceptionally trusting, can you reach the vendor since they moved to Spain
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My GT3 was scheduled for July delivery, and was told earlier this month en-route from Stuttgart, so should be here soon.
Just need to get the builder's to finish building the bl**dy garage!
gizard said:
Has anyone here that has got their GT3 or awaiting delivery experienced long delays from their original given delivery date?
I'm getting a little hacked off now as I have been given lots of different delivery dates only for them to come and go... was meant to be the end of may - begining to wonder whether the car actually exists... people will start thinking I'm making things up - but I'm +90k out of pocket...
Paying up front? That was trusting of you. I couldnt do that myself. Anyway, get your money back and buy a used one to as close a spec as you wanted. Iv put mine up for sale due to not using it enough and its too much money to have sitting there for the occasional track day.I'm getting a little hacked off now as I have been given lots of different delivery dates only for them to come and go... was meant to be the end of may - begining to wonder whether the car actually exists... people will start thinking I'm making things up - but I'm +90k out of pocket...
Edited by Bund on Wednesday 18th July 08:55
gizard said:
Has anyone here that has got their GT3 or awaiting delivery experienced long delays from their original given delivery date?
I'm getting a little hacked off now as I have been given lots of different delivery dates only for them to come and go... was meant to be the end of may - begining to wonder whether the car actually exists... people will start thinking I'm making things up - but I'm +90k out of pocket...
Hells teeth mate - sorry to hear you've STILL got probs. Get your money back and then wait a while - it is looking as if there will be a MK2. (If you need to send the boys round let me know btw.I'm getting a little hacked off now as I have been given lots of different delivery dates only for them to come and go... was meant to be the end of may - begining to wonder whether the car actually exists... people will start thinking I'm making things up - but I'm +90k out of pocket...
)Well, I have just been told the car still hasn't arrived and that it will tomorrow... and therefore I can't have it until next week... do I beleive this... who knows
I only paid the full amount when requested just under two weeks ago - I was under the impression this was the same practise as an OPC? To be fair to them - who is going to take delivery of a 90K plus car only to be not paid for it...
Still i'm not filled with confidence. I booked friday, monday and tuesday day stupidly think I'd have a nice shiney new toy to play with.....
thanks for the kind words all - you most certainly have not heard the last of this yet.
I'm so anoyed I can't be bothered to edit my mistakes.
I only paid the full amount when requested just under two weeks ago - I was under the impression this was the same practise as an OPC? To be fair to them - who is going to take delivery of a 90K plus car only to be not paid for it...
Still i'm not filled with confidence. I booked friday, monday and tuesday day stupidly think I'd have a nice shiney new toy to play with.....
thanks for the kind words all - you most certainly have not heard the last of this yet.
I'm so anoyed I can't be bothered to edit my mistakes.
Edited by gizard on Wednesday 18th July 09:58
flow99 said:
Sorry Gizard, for appearing to be a smug bast*rd, by just found out mine's arrived at the OPC....................................
git (no offence intended) just realised your probably getting yours from Exeter - I was going to around their this weekend with the new toy...gizard said:
flow99 said:
Sorry Gizard, for appearing to be a smug bast*rd, by just found out mine's arrived at the OPC....................................
git (no offence intended) just realised your probably getting yours from Exeter - I was going to around their this weekend with the new toy...gizard said:
I only paid the full amount when requested just under two weeks ago - I was under the impression this was the same practise as an OPC? To be fair to them - who is going to take delivery of a 90K plus car only to be not paid for it...
sod that, who is going to pay someone £90k before they are standing in front of a physical car with the keys in their sweaty palm? well apart from you presumably you paid a deposit of a few k on ordering and that should be enough protection should you back out, a GT3 is hardly going to be hard to shift to another punter as the books are now closed
flow99 said:
gizard said:
flow99 said:
Sorry Gizard, for appearing to be a smug bast*rd, by just found out mine's arrived at the OPC....................................
git (no offence intended) just realised your probably getting yours from Exeter - I was going to around their this weekend with the new toy...gizard said:
flow99 said:
gizard said:
flow99 said:
Sorry Gizard, for appearing to be a smug bast*rd, by just found out mine's arrived at the OPC....................................
git (no offence intended) just realised your probably getting yours from Exeter - I was going to around their this weekend with the new toy...flow99 said:
Look on the bright side (!) 5 day forecast has sh*t weather for the weekend in Exeter, so would have been sliding all over the place in those factory fresh cup tyres in the rain........second thoughts, sounds fun!
Hmm, yes I'm taking the other car - a convertable - which I think Has a slight leak at the moment... Gassing Station | Porsche General | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff