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Old 03-24-2008, 01:52 PM
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I have a doubt, on my previous Porsche I got my COA on the mail in less than three weeks. On my 2008 I have not recieved anything. I called Porsche of North America and they told me this is something the dealer takes care of... I called the dealer and they told me this is a service that has a $98.00 cost.

What is the truth on this matter?
 
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Old 03-24-2008, 02:08 PM
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Well, we bought a GT3, and they told us to pay for it...We bought a Cayenne a few months later from a different dealer and we got it complimentary. Its a crap shoot.
 
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Old 03-24-2008, 02:09 PM
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If my dice fall on the right numbers, I'm thinking of buying a Cayenne Turbo... Guess what dealer I am not buying from...
 
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Old 03-24-2008, 02:11 PM
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exactly my thoughts. porsche will get you anyway they can...and so will the dealer. you just have to show them your loyalty only goes so far I guess....
 
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Old 03-24-2008, 02:28 PM
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It's one of those things... like a full tank of gas and a detailing that should be standard customer service. A lot of sales managers are gready and they dont' understand how much they hurt business.

They way Coastal Motorsports in Corpus Christi handled was supreme, they just sent it to me. I will consider them again for my next Porsche... The San Antonio dealer... what can I say, good luck with your new customers as I don't think you'll get repat business...
 
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Old 03-27-2008, 04:23 PM
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I got one for free when I bought the car, I didn't know you had to pay for it thought it was part of the car
 
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Old 03-27-2008, 08:08 PM
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What does this cert look like? I don't think I got one with my car. I just picked it up on Monday.
 
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Nobody told me anything about this at the dealer... what does it say?
 
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Just gotta find a good dealer and stick with them.
 
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Send me your vin number and I'll send you a certificate of authenticity no proiblem

I sell air guitars on ebay with COA's as well. PM me if interested.
 
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Originally Posted by 986Jim
Send me your vin number and I'll send you a certificate of authenticity no proiblem

I sell air guitars on ebay with COA's as well. PM me if interested.
Dang... impressive... the verification number in the VIN is difficult to calculate... haha
 
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I bought a new Boxster S from Brumos in Jacksonville FL on 2/29 - the COA arrived this past Sat., 3/29...I never asked for it (or was charged for it) so they must do it automatically for their customers.

Nice to have and it will be something else to pass along to the next owner, whenever that is.
 
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Mine was sent to me about a month after as well with no additional charge.
 
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I'm with Bob Z. I purchased a new Cayman S last fall from Brumos and recieved the certificate in the mail a month or so later. We never discussed it during the purchase so it most be something they do automatically.
 
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