I'm currently driving an Aston Martin Vantage and am considering getting back into a Porsche 991, specifically the 50th Anniversary Model as it has a lot of appeal to me. I realize time is short on writing specs on these once Porsche does their dealer allocations and opens the build for specs on each car ordered. I've talked to three Porsche stores in the Wash DC area. They all intend to sell the 50th Anniv at full MSRP with no discounts, so its going to be a $ 130K car. That gives me pause as I was always able to buy my prior Porsches at discounts from the dealer, some of them significant as a percentage of the MSRP. And that leads me to this question....

What kind of discounts are you seeing on a standard model Carrera S when purchased new?

And a second question which is of course, pure speculations... Would the 50th Anniv edition hold a higher resale value to the extent it would make up for having to pay full MSRP on a new one vs a discounted standard model?

Appreciate any thoughts. Still not 100 % decided as I really like my Aston....

 

5%-7% depending how hard you want to try.

 

Given that you could not build an equivalently optioned 991S for the price of the 50th model (with its power kit) it seems a reasonable deal and should hold long term appeal on that basis and its good looks. But given the constant flow of "special" models from Porsche, I would not count on a huge premium for rarity when you sell it.

 

Given they're building 1963 of these special models I wouldn't expect much of a premium down the road. Probably be value at high end of range though.

 

Mine is a custom C2S order. Agreed to 6.5% discount. I think off the lot you should definitely get 7% and maybe a bit more.

 

The dealer isn't at risk ordering a pre-ordered car. I would think you should be able to get the same discount on the 50th as a regular addition. I got 5% off on my custom order of a c4s. Tell them you will order through a different dealer, if they don't want to extend a discount to you on the exact car that you want. I bet they will cave, if they believe you are serious.

 

1) There are many variables to a discount . For example, a repeat customer who buys and services his car at a dealership is bound to get a preferred discount over a one time out of state buyer (who wont service or trade in the car there). That's just one example but even the day of the month , the dealership allocation , number of cars in inventory matter . Even the options on a car matter .

Invoice markup is approx 11 percent BTW.

Ball park --5-7 percent on a new car on the lot .
More on a 13 leftover .

2) In 2004 Porsche launched the 40 edition . In August 04 when the 05 997 was launched the 40 edition PLUMMETED in price .

In my opinion 50 edition is no bargain . It's more rare and exclusive But i speculate that the buyer might never recover the extra premium he paid to have one .

 

3% before sitting down. Then 2-5% from there. I know that Porsche of North Houston sells at MSRP. No discounts. Ever. At least that was what I've been told (good thing I live in Dallas ) GT3s and 50th Annvy models are tough to negotiate down because of so much demand, and the fact they're usually presold. I know my dealerships 991 GT3s are all sold. Most 991 turbos have deposits on them too, but we all know that doesn't mean much.

 

i agree.
why not the GT3? I think the resale will be better.

 

Good tips, all. Thank you. I've decided that a new 991 is too rich for my blood and I'm going to hang onto my Aston Martin for now since its real world value is about half of that 50th Anniv 911 and I'm not really tired of playing with it yet. I appreciate all the advice and sharing....

 

thats a beautiful car too..... enjoy

 

[QUOTE=drcollie;3929496]Good tips, all. Thank you. I've decided that a new 991 is too rich for my blood and I'm going to hang onto my Aston Martin for now since its real world value is about half of that 50th Anniv 911 and I'm not really tired of playing with it yet. I appreciate all the advice and sharing....


Tough work "hanging on to that Aston Martin...." Enjoy it, it's ridiculously beautiful.

 

Prettiest car made today!

 

I agree.

 

Your Aston is beautiful; can't go wrong hanging onto that car!