First I order and down pay on an S with a March build and a healthy percentage discount. Days later I get an invoice increase for an $1815 option which I requested, in writing, only if available for $480. Instead of reducing invoice as I request, they say car no longer available to me. I am to build new one but they have no idea about date of allocation.

Head spinning and losing footing, I build a slightly different vehicle and beg them for an early build. Numerous emails and calls to salesman, finance man, and manager go unanswered for a whole week.

Now miraculously the March car is available and they're willing to eat $1000 off the option. Wife says just do it. I'd probably prefer (just by a smidgen) the car they had me build but have never addressed and seem to have no date for.

What say? These guys clearly not good but have my money and the build date I want. How can I best hold their feet to fire on March build date- how do I really know that Porsche is set to build as I have so little confidence in these folks. thanks for thoughts. feeling like a real country bumpkin here

 

Insert obligatory Jerry Lundegaard quote

"Well...he never done this before. My boss said I can take $100 off of that Truecoat!"

If you want it, you want it. If the build date slips, there isn't much you can do except take back the deposit and walk away. You can try to negotiate some kind of penalty but either they wouldn't go for it or it wouldn't be worth your time to get it enforced.

Also, Porsche North America might be screwing this up. It has been known to happen.

I never had this kind of problem with my dealer but Denver has two. I think the competition keeps them honest. What is the name of your dealer? Maybe others have experience.

 

I agree with your wife. Take the original and enjoy. Ask for the Pro Forma Invoice as it will show the build as PCNA has it. A copy of one of mine is below. Attached is a list of codes that coincide with the red highlighted code below. Spacing isn't right due to changes from using copy & Paste. It will tell you the status of your car. Every so often ask them for an updated one.Porsche Codes.pdf

SPPCNA 1131 Porsche Cars North America
Pro Forma Invoice - 2264744

Sewickley Car Store Inc Page : 1
526 Ohio River Blvd. Date : 1/16/08
Sewickley PA 15143 Dealer : 1131



DUFFY xxxxxxxx
526 OHIO RIVER BLVD.
SEWICKLEY PA 15143


ORD REF NO : 2264744 ORDER TYPE : CUSTMR
VIN : WP0AD29938S783868 ORDER STATUS: CMPPRD

Retail
911 Turbo 997 420 Price
BASE Porsche Base Model 126,200.00
U2 GT Silver Metallic 2,450.00
U2 GT Silver Metallic 0.00
RA Special Leather Cocoa 430.00
450 Ceramic Composite Brakes-PCCB 8,840.00
220 Axle-Differential Lock Rear 950.00
640 Sport Chrono Package Turbo 1,920.00
XCZ Sport Shifter 765.00
P01 Adaptive Sport Seats 1,145.00
342 Heated Front Seats 500.00
XXZ Foot Rest Aluminum 250.00
CUV Storage Cmpt Lid W/Model Logo 295.00
XSC Porsche Crest in Headrest 270.00
XPA Thicker Steering Wheel-Leather 310.00
XAJ Standard Rocker Panels Painted 750.00
CNG Lower Part of Rear Apron Pnted 585.00
CNE Spoiler Lip Painted 585.00
XNG Instrument Surround in Leather 260.00
XZD Dome Lamp Cover - Leather 335.00
XMP Lthr Sun Visors Lighted Mirror 560.00
XNS Steering Column in Leather 420.00
CVW Rear View Mirror in Leather 475.00
XMZ Rear Center Console - Leather 1,260.00
CUR PCM Package Leather 2,070.00
CUJ Fuse Box Cover in Leather 145.00
CJJ Belt Outlet B Pillar Carbon 450.00
XTL Door Finisher in Carbon 2,700.00
EAD Carbon Package Switch Panel 2,700.00
24891 Stitching F/R seats Dev. Color 1,020.00
24901 Dashboard Stitching Dev. Color 240.00
24902 Door Stitching in Dev. Color 240.00
24904 Dev.Stitching Side Centr Cnsl 240.00
24905 Rear Side Panel Dev.Stitching 310.00
09991 All Excl.Opt Stitch Dev Color 290.00
XSA Sport Seat Backs Painted 1,495.00
DAW Gear Lever/Hand Brake Special 2,130.00
810 Floor Mats in Interior Color 140.00
XSH Seat Belts - Silver 540.00


SPPCNA 1131 Porsche Cars North America
Pro Forma Invoice - 2264744

Sewickley Car Store Inc Page : 2
526 Ohio River Blvd. Date : 1/16/08
Sewickley PA 15143 Dealer : 1131



DUFFY xxxxxxx
526 OHIO RIVER BLVD.
SEWICKLEY PA 15143


ORD REF NO : 2264744 ORDER TYPE : CUSTMR
VIN : WP0AD29938S783868 ORDER STATUS: CMPPRD

Retail
911 Turbo 997 420 Price
CXD Door Entry Grds Carbon Illumin 1,280.00
XTG Inner Sill Parts/Release-Lthr 585.00
CNB Defroster air vents leather 365.00
CDJ Gear Lever Trim Exterior Color 290.00
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Total with Options $ 166,785.00
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DSTCHG Destination Charge 860.00
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Total Charges $ 860.00
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Total Order $ 167,645.00

 

Thank you imcarnuts. Although I had a Report View paper from the dealer I did not realize it was confirmation of a real build, albeit with an option I did not approve. Nonetheless, as an informed buyer, I would have saved an entire week of dealer manipulations and nightmares. Very helpful post!

You guys seem to know that more often than not, we should go with what the wife has to say- they seem so unemotional about these sports cars in suv bodies- why is that?

 

I asked for a new Pro Forma Invoice on a weekly basis. The code I have in red will change as the order progresses from paperwork to actual build, on the ship, etc. Once built, it will have the VIN on it. Every time I changed my options (I had about six months from when I speced the car until it locked) I would get a new PFI to confirm the changes I made were accurately reflected at PCNA.
As far as the wife goes, I've been married for 34 years due to the PAAP theory of marriage - Peace At Any Price.