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no 2015 platinum, 2014's seem to be going up
I don't know if you have noticed but it "seems" like all of the platinum models have been snached up since the release of the 2015's. My delaer had at least 7 platinums last week and now they are all gone. Also, I would swear to you the base models they had have gone up from 58 / 62 to now all of them are basically 70. Anyone else notice this?
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Sux for people in the market now.
Maybe with the 6 going away, at least initially, people are buying any that are available. |
I've looked at several on the dealer lots. None of them have the options I want. It's as if PCNA or the dealers haphazardly option the cars. For example, sport tailpipes with no black out trim, tinted lens on 18" wheels. WTF. But you're right they are very popular and selling like hot cakes.
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Originally Posted by ronan
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I've looked at several on the dealer lots. None of them have the options I want. It's as if PCNA or the dealers haphazardly option the cars. For example, sport tailpipes with no black out trim, tinted lens on 18" wheels. WTF. But you're right they are very popular and selling like hot cakes.
When I was shopping for my Cayenne, they didn't have what I wanted on the lots (any where in CA for the matter). I ended up having to order and it took almost 6 months to take delivery - ordered in Aug and took delivery end of Dec (literally on 12/31). |
Try to find adaptive cruise control on a dealer's lot. They do not exist
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HOiYA-Agree they do sell well. I think there are a lot of people who have a ton of money who are not discriminating these cars, ie non enthusiasts.
visitador-exactly, you can't find acc anywhere unless it is ordered |
I'm guessing that they bring the platinum models back in a year or two (probably nothing right away since they just did a refresh).
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They will bring it back just before the revamped models arrive in a few years
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Originally Posted by smartbot
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I'm guessing that they bring the platinum models back in a year or two (probably nothing right away since they just did a refresh).
Porsche knows that the core of their customer base is pretty well informed and thus have known for awhile that the refresh was coming. These special editions are an attempt to get some of those to go ahead and buy now rather than waiting for the new model. There might be another special edition in the last 958 MY before it's replacement, but nothing until then. |
Originally Posted by gnat
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Nope, it's a "special edition" (though we call it a "parts bin special") just like the Titanium edition for the 955 (leading up to the 957).
Porsche knows that the core of their customer base is pretty well informed and thus have known for awhile that the refresh was coming. These special editions are an attempt to get some of those to go ahead and buy now rather than waiting for the new model. There might be another special edition in the last 958 MY before it's replacement, but nothing until then. I was just surprised that they did a diesel platinum edition since diesels are not very popular nor really like liked by most. |
Originally Posted by seabrook
(Post 4167838)
I think the platinum was a price point car, parts bin cars are common in the GM world but not Porsche.
Its a semi-derogatory term used for any manufacturer that does a special edition like that ahead of a model change. The gist is that they are trying to clear out parts and cars to make room for the new ones. As I pointed out in my previous post, it is a gambit by the manufacturer to get people off the fence and spend their money now rather than waiting 6-12 months. It doesn't mean that there is anything wrong with the car in question, just showing people's general feeling about the practice. Porsche is no different than the other manufacturers in that regard and the Platinum edition indeed fits this role just like the Titanium before it. Where I would argue they are a bit different is that their PBSs are typically a good value and worth picking up if you don't have your heart set on something specific (e.g. they add stuff rather than slather on parts that no one wanted to begin with). I was just surprised that they did a diesel platinum edition since diesels are not very popular nor really like liked by most. |
Originally Posted by gnat
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Its a semi-derogatory term used for any manufacturer that does a special edition like that ahead of a model change. The gist is that they are trying to clear out parts and cars to make room for the new ones. As I pointed out in my previous post, it is a gambit by the manufacturer to get people off the fence and spend their money now rather than waiting 6-12 months.
It doesn't mean that there is anything wrong with the car in question, just showing people's general feeling about the practice. Porsche is no different than the other manufacturers in that regard and the Platinum edition indeed fits this role just like the Titanium before it. Where I would argue they are a bit different is that their PBSs are typically a good value and worth picking up if you don't have your heart set on something specific (e.g. they add stuff rather than slather on parts that no one wanted to begin with). [/FONT][/COLOR] By "not very popular nor really liked" you mean currently the best selling model of the best selling line Porsche currently offers? Kinda of an odd definition of "not very popular" if you ask me... I still disagree with your statement a parts bend car is usually a lower level model also, what parts would they be getting rid of on the platinum? All the new models have a new face and tails, the door seals are special, the Bose system is used on all the models now and the seats are still used in 2015. If anything a parts bin care would be a base model (not saying a base model is bad at all). A true parts bin car example is a 1989 camaro RS. I have yet to see a CD in the Houston/Galveston area nor SOCal area (not many on this website either) so how is it popular (just asking)? To me the platinum is overpriced for what little you get, including the ugly factory wheels. |
Originally Posted by seabrook
(Post 4168150)
what parts would they be getting rid of on the platinum?
Headlights, taillights, steering wheels, bumpers, the list goes on. As I said, PBSs don't have to be crap. Their purpose is to extend sales and reduce stock on parts that will no longer be needed in the production line. That they use other parts that continue into the new line is irrelevant. I have yet to see a CD in the Houston/Galveston area nor SOCal area (nor this website) so I how is it popular (just asking)? There are quite a few diesel owners here, but the true measure of it's popularity isn't what you see. It's how many are selling and the diesel has been the best selling Cayenne since it was introduced here in the States. Also, if you are looking, they are marked like a base with the "diesel" logos on the front fenders being the only difference. If it was debadged (like mine) then you can't visually tell the difference from the outside between it, the base, or the S. To me the platinum is overpriced for what little you get, including the ugly factory wheels. |
Everyone has their own opinions for what they like and don't like. Personally there are standard things that would keep me from a Platinum. The reality, however, is that if you specd out a 2014 diesel to match (as closely as possible anyway) a Platinum there is a significant cost savings with the platinum. Thus it's a good deal (assuming you want/like the things it comes with).[/QUOTE]
this silly disagreement seems useless now as there are hardly any left. You can't spec out a new one anymore. I liked the platinum ed but wanted more. Now we have the 2015. There is a preminum for this new model. So now we'll have to have another discourse regarding this one.:) |
I have a platinum and like it ok... I am thinking about a 15 turbo now, I'm hooked LOL
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