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Re: buying a Porsche [spiritinthesky] by newbe3
Oct 17, 2006 (3:40 pm)
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Replying to: spiritinthesky (Oct 17, 2006 5:24 am)

where in the bay area did he get the car
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Re: buying a Porsche [newbe3] by habitat1
Oct 18, 2006 (3:41 am)
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Replying to: newbe3 (Oct 17, 2006 3:38 pm)

"not sure how to surf cal. web sites. Also porsche sales people treat you like s_i_."
 
Go to Porsche Homepage title. Go to USA under the North American tab and a screen will pop up that allows you to "Find a Dealer". Type in your zip (or another one for another area) and "300 miles" and presto, you have a complete list. You can click on each dealer's site and check out 911 inventories. Porsche couldn't make it much easier - I can't do that for an Acura.
 
Second, if you find a dealer that has listed a car you want, call the sales manager directly. And, I agree with spiritinthesky, know what you want to pay in advance so you can cut a deal quickly and with authority.
 
Lastly, as I am sure you are aware, the 911 option list is a mile long. My 2005 911S Cab had $13k worth of options. But given that I got a $10k discount, it worked out better than a $5k discount on exactly the car I wanted. Be prepared to take some options you might not have ordered to get the best deal on an in-stock car. And don't get a 911S without the $920 sport chrono package. If you need to ask why, you need to do a few more test drives with that "sport" button turned on.
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Re: buying a Porsche [habitat1] by newbe3
Oct 18, 2006 (9:14 am)
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Replying to: habitat1 (Oct 18, 2006 3:41 am)

so the answer to get a deal is dont order .deal with what they have on the lot.???thanks for the insight on the chrono pkg.does it really make a big diff. ? and how does the option exhaust work / does it add more H.P. did you get the color u wanted ??..I really appreciate the replys and info. shared keep it coming THANKS
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Re: buying a Porsche [newbe3] by tomtomtom
Oct 18, 2006 (9:30 am)
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Replying to: newbe3 (Oct 18, 2006 9:14 am)

when you order, you are ordering 2007 model. You WILL receive discount (5%?)but just not as deep as those 2006 that have be sitting in the lot. If this is your first Porsche, you should order one exactly the way you want it. You don't want to settle for something less to save $5K on a $90K car.
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Re: buying a Porsche [newbe3] by habitat1
Oct 18, 2006 (9:33 am)
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Replying to: newbe3 (Oct 18, 2006 9:14 am)

I bought a brand new 2005 997S Cab when the 2006's were on the way. Compared to ordering a 2006 exactly the way I wanted it, I saved an additional $5k in discount ($10k vs. 5k) and avoided a $2,400 in price increase. So, even though I might not have ordered $4k worth of options, I essentially got them for free and then some by taking a car off the dealer lot. I was only interested in Seal Grey / Black at the time, which I got.
 
The Porsche sport exhaust does not officially add any horsepower, but it, along with the sport chrono, give the feeling that they do. The sport exhaust is $2,400 and not on a high percentage of cars. The sport chrono is $920 and on about 2/3 or more of the "S" models, as best I can tell. If you are asking these questions, it sounds like you haven't even test driven the car?? Not a wise move on any car, let alone a $80-90k+ 911.
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Re: buying a Porsche [tomtomtom] by newbe3
Oct 18, 2006 (10:53 am)
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Replying to: tomtomtom (Oct 18, 2006 9:30 am)

i will get 5% off ?? good point taken thanks
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Re: buying a Porsche [habitat1] by newbe3
Oct 18, 2006 (11:02 am)
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Replying to: habitat1 (Oct 18, 2006 9:33 am)

well i will have to do some searching thanks ..great thanks the dealers i have been to dont let you drive new. only pre-owned thats why i have some problems with the salespeople.but they also lack knowledge on the car and options.good old O.C . so i will stay away from the exhaust. was just wondering how it operated the mechanics of it..sounds like the chrono is a must. thought it only pertained to the gauge on top of dash,but it does more??
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Re: buying a Porsche [newbe3] by spiritinthesky
Oct 18, 2006 (1:22 pm)
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Replying to: newbe3 (Oct 18, 2006 11:02 am)

I'm not surprised the dealers do not allow test drives of new 911's. Break in is very important and you are not supposed to exceed 4,200 rpm for the first 1,000 +/- miles. You would be much better off driving a fully broken in pre-owned 997S to get a feel for the car.
 
By the way, although Porsche does not credit the sport exhaust or sport chrono with any increase in horsepower or torque, I have heard from several PCA members who have had their cars dyno'd and found the combination adds 10-12+ wheel horsepower on the 3.8 liter "S" compared to cars without that combination. For whatever reason, not as much on the 3.6 liter base 911.
 
I just got word that my Turbo will be delivered in 8-10 days.
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Re: buying a Porsche [spiritinthesky] by newbe3
Oct 18, 2006 (2:33 pm)
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Replying to: spiritinthesky (Oct 18, 2006 1:22 pm)

wow you have a turbo on order how exciting so shall i ask how much out the door ?
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Question on Warrenty and Price by ssaayy10
Oct 18, 2006 (5:31 pm)
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I'm not an avid Porsche lover (getting there) I grew up in Michigan where my Dad worked for Daimler/Chrysler for 41 years and needless to say I've always owned American made cars and have had nothing against them. I've come here for some advise, my best friend wants to buy 2007 911. I'm trying and succeeding to an extent to get him to look at some used ones, 2005 in particular. Seems to be a savings of around 20,000 with the 2005 and they have more options, which he really doesn't care about too much. He doesn't drive very much maybe about 4100 miles a year it that. (I do all the driving) I've found him a 2005 exactly the way he wants it like I said with more options then he wants and it only has 6,000 miles on it for 70,000, which I think is much better then spending 90,000 (not including tax). He plans on keeping the car for 10 years and I know this wont go over to well but he doesn't drive to fast at all. (More of a prestige thing than anything) It's Artic Silver, trip, full leather and pretty much everything else. Do you think that is a good deal and my last question is the Warranty. I'm sure the Warranty will pass to the second owner but would he be able to buy an Extended Warranty if he wanted?

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