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It's kinda like watches, the dealers can allocate you a new car but it isn't easy :)
Jun 29, 2022,13:37 PM
Porsche had a VIP program so those legacy customers get first dibs @ MSRP. Whatever cars are left of a limited run like this one go to everyone else but of course everyone else means the preferred customers at the dealer level, preferred being huge spend level over the years, and or people willing to spend big $$$ over MSRP. I think Speedsters were going anywhere from $100k-$200k over MSRP new at dealers. I know a guy who got 2 allocated to him! Super nice guy but clearly it's not an egalitarian process.
After all the cars have been allocated and delivered, there's usually some flipping that happens for like new cars ordered by dealers for their showrooms and customers that intended to flip the cars for profit. VIPs can't flip them for a year or so otherwise they are removed from the program but there are ways around that. Either way when the pre-owned cars enter the market and sold private party or through a dealer, porsche or otherwise, they usually continue some mark-up over MSRP.
It's not a fun process if you're not a VIP sadly but for some cars like this, there is no substitute....
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Enough waiting, more doing..
By: jp884 : June 29th, 2022-04:34
I have to admit I was little hurt that I was not allocated a speedster but I’m realistic I know the demand far outweighed the supply and they were reserved for the VIP and 918 owners. For the last 3 years I would just keep seeing them online but couldn’t ...
Big congratulations on a lovely Speedster!
By: Clueless_Collector : June 29th, 2022-05:00
I guess the love and beauty outweighs the canvas in our weather? My inexperience with soft top is limiting my options in our area where it rains half the year and the many bird treasures raining from the sky 😅. I hope the GT3RS did not get sacrificed for ...
To my surprise the rag top didn’t make a peep on the freeway.
By: jp884 : June 29th, 2022-05:17
I was doing 100mph and it felt like a coupe. The car is perfection. I plan to drive it only in the summer months with the top down. Unfortunately, the RS went to make room for this but I have a 992 RS allocation so it won’t be long before I add a bigger b...
It looks excellent in that trim.
By: InHavenPro : June 29th, 2022-05:03
Do tell me, not being a Porsche fanatic myself, what is it exactly that elevates the Speedster, in any context, from its more 'traditional' 911 siblings?? Thanks for the pics, it's lovely to see your daughter so overjoyed with it . Cheers, Filip
The speedster usually is the last of the line in a chassis.
By: jp884 : June 29th, 2022-05:21
So they come every 10-12 years and extremely limited, highly sought after and reserved for the VIPs. It’s a more refined GT3 with individual throttle bodies like the RSR. It’s heaven in a six speed. I just kept seeing them climb in prices and I was like i...
Now, that makes total sense :))
By: InHavenPro : June 29th, 2022-05:29
Much appreciate the info which provides the necessary context!! Best of luck with it!
Thank you both for sharing those insights and experiences.
By: ArmisT : June 29th, 2022-21:54
It is intriguing to learn about this level of ‘competition’ (for lack of a better characterization) that I thought was just reserved for select vintage models. But now learning this, I am that much more happier to see you were able to make this one happen...
Thanks buddy.
By: jp884 : June 29th, 2022-06:22
Same number, except one out and one in. But figured if I’m getting the 992 RS it’s a bit redundant to keep the 991 RS. Plus garage space is limited. I’ll have to break the rules and get a booster for my baby girl and drive around the neighborhood, at low ...
Yea summers will be special mon ami👍
By: jp884 : June 29th, 2022-06:30
I have to credit my Dad on this one he was with me at the dealership and was like it’s now or never son. When I was being a little hesitant.
That is a huge addition
By: penfriend : June 29th, 2022-07:13
Fully understand your emotions even though the Speedster (having owned 911 since the early 90ies) has never appealed to me compared to the classic shape of the 911. I am sure this will be a long-term keeper for you, no matter what the future of 911s will ...
no that was not my point
By: penfriend : June 29th, 2022-17:48
does not matter whether air or water but the Speedster never appealed to me in any kind of engine. on the other debate I actually belong to the air cooled fraction but not on a religious level ;-) they are just more go-cart-like but I sold all anyways
There are cabriolet guys and coupe guys.
By: jp884 : June 29th, 2022-18:04
I'm more of a coupe guy, actually don't really like cabriolet's. That being said the speedsters have always been special and I have always seen them in a favorable light from the 356 to current model. The humpback look is so appealing to me. I'm curious s...
At first I moved over to 8 and 10 cylinders
By: penfriend : June 29th, 2022-18:27
with R8 and Huracan, accompanied by a BMW Z1. Now I am back to the go-cart-roots owning as sports cars two Alfa 4C. A coupe for the track (890kg with 300 hp) and a spider for trips with my wife and as a daily driver ...
A rare bird
By: Arronax : June 29th, 2022-08:44
Would be very much at the top of my wishlist if I could. Been looking at the 981 gts vs the 4 liter but feel like the 3.4 is over-priced for what is now an old car, although they sound better than the 4 liter.
++++++1
By: ArmisT : June 30th, 2022-15:02
Beautiful car!
By: MiguelFlash : June 29th, 2022-12:17
And surely a rare bird. There is a reason why the Porsche 911 is iconic. Tremendous build quality, performance and practicality for what it is.
Right up there with my favorite Porsches...
By: mdg : June 29th, 2022-15:16
...is it quiet enough at freeway speeds to be a comfortable road-trip car? I'm thinking 200 miles in a day...cruise to Napa Valley, etc. The only negative I read in reviews about 911s in particular is they can be very noisy inside (tires) over less than p...
Ahh! Big congrats to you!
By: patrick_y : June 29th, 2022-18:05
I'd be happy with the GT3 (similar engine). But the best Speedster body with the best engine can be an irresistible combination for some!
Yea engine hasn’t even been fully expressed yet.
By: jp884 : June 30th, 2022-14:43
Waiting for sunny days to drop the top and go for a drive. Correct, the top is all manual in the center council you press a button to release the side flaps and center flap and pop the trunk lid. Then you have to open up the lid manually and push the top ...
Her are some top down pics..
By: jp884 : July 5th, 2022-00:39
I took before my wife had all three children on her lap for a spin around the block😉 ...
👍🙏😉
By: jp884 : July 5th, 2022-05:16