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Re: Freebies - Because were owed some! (UK)
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Matt C said:
[That's because you insist on driving on the wrong side of the road
...and even insist on sitting on the wrong side of the car.
Well, we could say we are being screwed because all of you Europeans and Americans decided to be awkward and switch to driving on the right
There are a long list of us who drive on the correct side of the road you know
including Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Africa etc etc. Some of those guys really get shafted on the price they have to pay as well.
Re: Freebies - Because were owed some! (UK)
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SoCal Alan said:
Could it be the difference is the tariffs between the two countries?
There aren't any tarrifs in the UK. Porsche is just sticking it up us Brits in the same way all car manufacturers do. If you saw the prices we have to pay for things like the Jeep Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300C over here you'd probably suffer a stroke.
No, the difference is the price of option XRD
Porsche EXclusive Right-hand Drive:
steering on the right
pedals on the right
the wrong way round dash
...
Even if that is meant to be a joke you must admit that these actually are unnecessary costs for a car maker that is located in a right-driving country and those biggest markets are right-driving countries. Costs that might have to be covered by buyers who need right-hand drive. Or are the additional costs of rhd development, test, installation, parts, storage, ... distributed to all Porsche buyers?
Re: Freebies - Because were owed some! (UK)
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eddie said:
I'm amazed that throt did not throttle her!
Me too... He is/was a potential client for a very pricey car and they were complaining about a glass of soda, pathetic.
No throttling but I took her behind the dealership put her over my knee and slapped her botty..Naughty girl ..
throt..
LMAO...
Throt, Throt
Re: Freebies - Because were owed some! (UK)
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eddie said:
I see Throt is in a frisky mood today!
He needs a fast car to take his mind away from the stocking tops, temporarily of course...
Hi lads , and nick a 911 would make it worse . I mean can ladys sit like a lady in the back of a 911 ..
..throt..
Re: Freebies - Because were owed some! (UK)
Nothing off MSRP here, when my baby finally arrived at the dealer they had 13 offers in 3 days as she sat on the showroom floor. So when I took delivery, I did ask if they were gonna 'throw anything in.' They gave me $200 credit to the parts department, so I told them I needed a car cover for my garage. Here I am, thinking I'm gonna have $100 credit left, when they tell me I owe them $125 for the balance! That was my introduction into the world of parts prices.. A beautiful cover indeed, but OMG who wants to spend over $300 for a car cover But of course, I just wanted to jump in, put the top down and drive forever... So I hit the gas and all my worries went away
But of course, I just wanted to jump in, put the top down and drive forever... So I hit the gas and all my worries went away
Oct 7, 2005 9:36:36 PM
- Fred 993C4S
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Re: Freebies - Because were owed some! (UK)
I got 3% off on an ordered 06S plus the sports chrono for $ 500.00 instead of the $920.00 it usually costs plus porsche mats. I also got the clear side markers, polo shirt, hat, key chain and the little laminated birth certificate. Very pleased with my dealership and sales person. I bought the silver cover with the logo myself as I thought it would be an abuse to ask that as freebie but to my surprise the cover was only about $ 170.00 while I paid over $ 350.00 for my Lotus Elise cover.
Oct 7, 2005 10:20:48 PM
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Re: Freebies - Because were owed some! (UK)
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nick997 said:
That's an insane difference in prices. Why aren't we all buying them there and shipping them back over here? And I think I am right in saying that salaries are higher, taxes lower and the sun shines more too...
So our US friends know, at the same exchange rate cost of the basic cars here are:
C2 $104,476 = Pounds59002
C2S $116,764 = Pounds65860
To make up for the difference we get a bit of leather and a tint to the windscreen thrown in. I assume that the rest of Europe is much closer to us? Pricewise that is, i'm ok on distance
Is the VAT included in that price? Our sales tax is not so you need to add 7% or 8% to our $71,300 and $81,400 prices. Still, it's a huge difference.
In Australia the prices for the cars in USD are
C2 $147802
C2S $167315
PLUS 6.5% sales tax
We get higher specs (Sat Nav, Bose).
Our import duties are higher accounting for some of the difference. However, in recent years the duty has been progressively reduced. Porsche Australia has responded by reducing annual price increases (!) and increasing standard specs. Prices have not been allowed to fall, perhaps to protect the second hand market which is incredibly strong. Porsches maintain the highest three year residuals in this country - about 76% for Carreras, along with diesel X5 BMW (which I own), and any Ferraris (which I don't!)
Re: Freebies - Because were owed some! (UK)
UK = 997S LIST Pounds65,000 AFETR 3YR Pounds50,000 APROX WITH AVERAGE MILES.
Reality is though you loose more you can get a 997S up to Pounds75,000 quite easy with options but you still only get around Pounds50,000 back so thats 25,000 loss , as my salesman told me the 997S looses about Pounds700 a month ..
throt..
Reality is though you loose more you can get a 997S up to Pounds75,000 quite easy with options but you still only get around Pounds50,000 back so thats 25,000 loss , as my salesman told me the 997S looses about Pounds700 a month ..
throt..
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eddie said:
I lost Pounds20K on my boxter after 3 years. Pounds6K on my Cayenne after 9 months. Pounds2.5k on my Cooper S after 10 months. So I convinced "She who is never wrong" that the C2 would actually save us money!
Get her to send me a pm and I will get my Mrs to reply to it ..That way you can join my " I did'nt do it club " , I am the only did'nt member so far on here so feel free ..
throt..
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