Hello,


I'm John, new this forum, but have kicked around on The Car Lounge for a bout 15 years. I'm hoping you guys can clear something up for me that the dealer sounded kind of non-committal about, order/build times.


Based on the options I want on the car, it appears to me that buying a new one is not only easier but also is not really going to cost much (if any) more than a one year old car, the only disadvantage being missing out on the extra two years of warranty CPO would provide.


So, the dealer told me "around three months" when I asked them how long I should expect to wait for delivery, but they didn't sound dead sure on it. I know there are many variables here, but it was vague enough that I figure someone can provide clarification.


Also, anyone have a clue how much negotiation room there is on a new one? I'm not financing, will just write a check for the car.


Thank you

 

thats what the dealership told me and right about spot on with the new cayennewe ordered. Ordered March 9th, it got to the port in Brunswick on friday.

 

3 months is a good standard.
-5% +/- for a GTS
probably -5% to -10% on a base or S
(if on the lot, better discount)
Cash or credit doesn't matter.

 

I'll chime in here since I've gone through 2 different custom order in the past. While it's true that a custom ordered car can take about 3 months to reach the dealership. The important question you need to ask your salesperson is what kind of allocation does his/her dealership have for the month. Maybe part of the reason why he/she sounded vague is because they don't currently have anymore allocations for the car you're trying to order.

As for the discount, you can expect anywhere between 3.5%-6.5% (anything higher than 6.5%, consider yourself lucky). This also depends on whether you're getting a Base/S or GTS. The discount % will be lower on the GTS.

Once the deposit is put down, ask your salesperson to give you a build schedule. That table will let you know all the important dates. (build lock date, entry into bodyshop, exit bodyshop, etc.) The dates are usually padded by about 2 weeks. Most of the time, you'll end up getting the car earlier than the projected date.

 

Just ordered my second 981 Cayman Base optioned exactly how I want it. My dealer had two different allocations early in the 2016 cycle. I picked the earlier of the two. I ordered 5/30.....mid June cutoff on any changes, July build, ship in August with a targeted arrival in port on August 28th and at the dealership around September 11th. 3+ months. 5% off. Configuration is as follows:
. Cayman Base
. Mahogany Metallic
. Luxor
. 14 Way Seats with Memory
. PDLS
. CDR+
. PDK
. X73 Sport Suspension
. SportDesign Steering Wheel
. Sport Tailpipes

 

nice build! We just took delivery of our ordered Cayenne Diesel today, and I almost bought a Cayman S, which is why I have been lurking here. Instead I am taking delivery of a 2012 911S tomorrow! I love the Cayman, but the 911 was a great deal and already had the depreciation hit.