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So they have my £10,000 deposit! I have my paperwork that says quite clearly a July build and September delivery. Then the whispers start.....slight delay, manufacturing problems etc etc. So I ring my sales executive at OPC (name witheld to save ostrasising me any further)and am told...they don't know anything! So I ring the dealer principal who confirms a delay but knows......nothing. So I ring Porsche GB Customer Services (is that a contradiction in terms?)who knows.....nothing. No reason for delay, no timescales, no revised delivery dates....nothing!!!
Can anyone proffer any info on this most tricky subject?
Can anyone proffer any info on this most tricky subject?
Originally the build programme was due to start before August, although the first UK cars were scheduled for build in August/Sept. There have been some delays, apparently due to specialist component suppliers. My OPC could not be specific but there have been rumours ranging from 30 to 90 days.
In truth, I don't think anyone knows exactly and the situation should become clearer in the next few weeks.
If it's any consolation, I visited the Aston Martin factory last week and they said that their cars were frequently delayed due to the bespoke build process.
In truth, I don't think anyone knows exactly and the situation should become clearer in the next few weeks.
If it's any consolation, I visited the Aston Martin factory last week and they said that their cars were frequently delayed due to the bespoke build process.
Geneve said:
Originally the build programme was due to start before August, although the first UK cars were scheduled for build in August/Sept. There have been some delays, apparently due to specialist component suppliers. My OPC could not be specific but there have been rumours ranging from 30 to 90 days.
In truth, I don't think anyone knows exactly and the situation should become clearer in the next few weeks.
If it's any consolation, I visited the Aston Martin factory last week and they said that their cars were frequently delayed due to the bespoke build process.
At least my delayed Porsche should be more reliable than my AMV8 which goes end of this month. I can't believe a TVR would have been any worse. In truth, I don't think anyone knows exactly and the situation should become clearer in the next few weeks.
If it's any consolation, I visited the Aston Martin factory last week and they said that their cars were frequently delayed due to the bespoke build process.
Latest I heard direct from Porsche last week was that original delay was eight weeks but now clawed back to four. I actually think they're going to suprise us - in a good way. Here's hoping!
997gt3 said:
So what colour are we having folks??
Is this the $10m dollar question or was it an easy decision?
Red with black wheels. Clubsport spec. Only change my mind a couple of times a day but have now spec'd car and told dealer to refuse to accept calls from me regarding any further changes!Is this the $10m dollar question or was it an easy decision?
Geneve said:
Originally the build programme was due to start before August, although the first UK cars were scheduled for build in August/Sept. There have been some delays, apparently due to specialist component suppliers. My OPC could not be specific but there have been rumours ranging from 30 to 90 days.
I understand the delay has been caused by Mahle (the piston suppliers for the engines). The pistons are not ready hence the engines haven't been built.
Steve
Nothing like winding customers up is there. Having had my £10k months ago Porsche are now asking for a further £5k on speccing the car. That's right - the one they can't confirm a delivery date on. Guess what I said. Anyone else been asked for this yet
Edited by pugsey on Wednesday 28th June 20:49
pugsey said:
Nothing like winding customers up is there. Having had my £10k months ago Porsche are now asking for a further £5k on speccing the car. That's right - the one they can't confirm a delivery date on. Guess what I said. Anyone else been asked for this yet
Had to read that twice
So, buyers had to stump up £10k in cash when placing order months ago and you are now being asked for another £5k when you give them your final spec?????
Does your ar$e hurt as it sound like you are being shafted
Yex
Info I now have is 150 units will come in for the 2007 model year, first cars likely for October delivery, my dealer only getting two, one Jan, one March 07!
It's a lottery depending on where you are on the list & how big your dealer is, big London dealers are getting more cars & earlier!!!
It's a lottery depending on where you are on the list & how big your dealer is, big London dealers are getting more cars & earlier!!!
Edited by grant3 on Thursday 29th June 14:43
grant3 said:
Info I now have is 150 units will come in for the 2007 model year, first cars likely for October delivery, my dealer only getting two, one Jan, one March 07!
It's a lottery depending on where you are on the list & how big your dealer is, big London dealers are getting more cars & earlier!!!
It's a lottery depending on where you are on the list & how big your dealer is, big London dealers are getting more cars & earlier!!!
Edited by grant3 on Thursday 29th June 14:43
Was that from Porsche or your dealer, because some of the dealers seem to have been making things up to close sales (alledgedly)?
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