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Re: Anyone buying a 997 S Cabriolet have a delivery date yet
Seven,
THANK YOU. I was told the same thing. That sports exhaust was not available yet so I told the dealer to build the car with out it. The sports exhaust comes with the chrome plated tail pipes. And the 997 S exhaust sounds so great I can only imagine what it sounds like w/ the sport exhaust. The chrome tail pipe option wasn't available yet either the last I checked.
Are you going to wait for the sports exhaust ?
THANK YOU. I was told the same thing. That sports exhaust was not available yet so I told the dealer to build the car with out it. The sports exhaust comes with the chrome plated tail pipes. And the 997 S exhaust sounds so great I can only imagine what it sounds like w/ the sport exhaust. The chrome tail pipe option wasn't available yet either the last I checked.
Are you going to wait for the sports exhaust ?
Re: Anyone buying a 997 S Cabriolet have a delivery date yet
I think I will wait. The Sports Exhaust is supposed to sound terrific. But I didn't get a precise information how much longer I have to wait for the XLF. I heard production of the XLF is speeding up. And I heard nobody canceled XLF because of delay. At least until now.
Mar 12, 2005 4:41:41 AM
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Re: Anyone buying a 997 S Cabriolet have a delivery date yet ?
My midnight blue, grey all leather 997S cab is due to be completed 4 April with estimated arrival 2 May. The car is loaded; only things not ordered are the PCCBs and sports exhaust. Had a chance to drive a coupe last week and was really impressed with the differences between it and my 996 cab. In particular you notice the improved steering and gearbox, which feels much tighter (shorter throws). Can't wait for cruising past May flowers 
Re: Anyone buying a 997 S Cabriolet have a delivery date yet ?
silverrules, helo1, seven,
Thank you. I spoke to my dealer today. He was having problems logging into Porsche but will call me Monday with information on when to expect my car.
I was at a dealership in Long Island NY. today and they had their 997 S Cab launch car on the floor which was sold. It was Artic Silver with Black int. Full leather, nav etc. Let me tell you.....The car is unbelievable.
I was drooling walking around the car. The quality of materials and fittings is so far above my 996. I've seen plenty of 997 S coupes and the interior looks fantastic but when you see the interior with the top down it is almost like looking at a completely different car. And this car didn't even have adaptive sport seats. With the top down you can really see more of the upgraded details in the interior. I never really thought of it too much but in a coupe you're either looking through a window at the interior or you're inside the car right on top of it. With the cabriolet walking around the car about a foot away and looking down into the car instead of sideways through a window you can really see the way they improved the layout and how after pooling from the same boxster and 911 parts bin for the 996 how they have brought the interior up to a much higher level. The stitching on the dash and door panels on a full leather car is gorgous. Maybe I'm just really excited about getting the cab after seeing one today for the first time but I'm telling you everything looked like they had the cab in mind all along when designing the 997. Standing behind the car at an angle the tires look huge and with the 4 tube exhaust it looks mean. With the top down the cab actually looks a lot wider then the coupe. I know it's not but there was a coupe in the dealer right next to the cab, even the salesguy was saying the same thing. From rear quarter angle and from behind the cab looks much wider. The rear seats are still tilted a little forward just like a 996 cab. Guess that's because the rear seats and the roof are the only parts that the 997 shares with the 996. And the seats are tilted slightly forward in comparison to the coupe to allow space for the top. Anyway I'm pysched. I can't wait to see how sports crested adaptive sports seats look in a cab and how that thicker sports steelring wheel with smooth leather is going to feel. I'd love to take a nap and wake up a month from now ready to pick up my new ride ! 
I've already told my dealer not to prep my car. Most of the time dealers use outside detailers and they usually stink. When I pick up my car it will go immediately to my detailer to install 3M body armour on the front and right behind each wheel. If you have the right guy doing this it's worth it's weight in gold. I have it on my 996 and on my Ferrari. The right installer will make it nearly impossible to detect unless you're looking for it and will really protect from small stone chips. If you live in the NY Metro area the only place to get a perfect job is "Detailing Dynamics" in Mineola.
btw: Alot of the NY dealers that I've spoken to are sold out of customer spec'd 2005 997 S Cab's.
Thank you. I spoke to my dealer today. He was having problems logging into Porsche but will call me Monday with information on when to expect my car.
I was at a dealership in Long Island NY. today and they had their 997 S Cab launch car on the floor which was sold. It was Artic Silver with Black int. Full leather, nav etc. Let me tell you.....The car is unbelievable.
I was drooling walking around the car. The quality of materials and fittings is so far above my 996. I've seen plenty of 997 S coupes and the interior looks fantastic but when you see the interior with the top down it is almost like looking at a completely different car. And this car didn't even have adaptive sport seats. With the top down you can really see more of the upgraded details in the interior. I never really thought of it too much but in a coupe you're either looking through a window at the interior or you're inside the car right on top of it. With the cabriolet walking around the car about a foot away and looking down into the car instead of sideways through a window you can really see the way they improved the layout and how after pooling from the same boxster and 911 parts bin for the 996 how they have brought the interior up to a much higher level. The stitching on the dash and door panels on a full leather car is gorgous. Maybe I'm just really excited about getting the cab after seeing one today for the first time but I'm telling you everything looked like they had the cab in mind all along when designing the 997. Standing behind the car at an angle the tires look huge and with the 4 tube exhaust it looks mean. With the top down the cab actually looks a lot wider then the coupe. I know it's not but there was a coupe in the dealer right next to the cab, even the salesguy was saying the same thing. From rear quarter angle and from behind the cab looks much wider. The rear seats are still tilted a little forward just like a 996 cab. Guess that's because the rear seats and the roof are the only parts that the 997 shares with the 996. And the seats are tilted slightly forward in comparison to the coupe to allow space for the top. Anyway I'm pysched. I can't wait to see how sports crested adaptive sports seats look in a cab and how that thicker sports steelring wheel with smooth leather is going to feel. I'd love to take a nap and wake up a month from now ready to pick up my new ride ! I've already told my dealer not to prep my car. Most of the time dealers use outside detailers and they usually stink. When I pick up my car it will go immediately to my detailer to install 3M body armour on the front and right behind each wheel. If you have the right guy doing this it's worth it's weight in gold. I have it on my 996 and on my Ferrari. The right installer will make it nearly impossible to detect unless you're looking for it and will really protect from small stone chips. If you live in the NY Metro area the only place to get a perfect job is "Detailing Dynamics" in Mineola.
btw: Alot of the NY dealers that I've spoken to are sold out of customer spec'd 2005 997 S Cab's.
Re: Anyone buying a 997 S Cabriolet have a delivery date yet ?
OCEAN,
Great pics. Thanks. That's the color combo I'm getting. I'm telling you the cab. looks wider than the coupe. When you step a little further back and can see the back of the tires the car looks even wider. I've read a lot about Porsche designing the rear of the 997 to look better than the 996 in convertible. And it really does.
I don't think I've ever been this psyched about a new car. I bought that 997 book from the Porsche web-site because I've already read every single article in every magazine that I can find. I'm glad I found this place
You've probably seen some pics in these links alreay but if not :::::::::
http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/frame.php?file=car.php&carnum=2159
Techart: (love the wheels)
http://www.rsportscars.com/eng/cars/carrera_techart.asp
Great pics. Thanks. That's the color combo I'm getting. I'm telling you the cab. looks wider than the coupe. When you step a little further back and can see the back of the tires the car looks even wider. I've read a lot about Porsche designing the rear of the 997 to look better than the 996 in convertible. And it really does.
I don't think I've ever been this psyched about a new car. I bought that 997 book from the Porsche web-site because I've already read every single article in every magazine that I can find. I'm glad I found this place
You've probably seen some pics in these links alreay but if not :::::::::
http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/frame.php?file=car.php&carnum=2159
Techart: (love the wheels)
http://www.rsportscars.com/eng/cars/carrera_techart.asp
Re: Anyone buying a 997 S Cabriolet have a delivery date yet ?
cantwait2getmine,
Where in NY do you live ? I was at the Porsche dealer in Huntington Long Island yesterday looking at their launch car which was sold and going out the door. Their 2005 997 S cab allocation is sold out.
You're getting a cab in 2 weeks ? Was it spec'd out by Porsche for a launch car or was it a car you optioned ? What color and options ? Please put in the pics when you get it.
Where in NY do you live ? I was at the Porsche dealer in Huntington Long Island yesterday looking at their launch car which was sold and going out the door. Their 2005 997 S cab allocation is sold out.
You're getting a cab in 2 weeks ? Was it spec'd out by Porsche for a launch car or was it a car you optioned ? What color and options ? Please put in the pics when you get it.
Re: Anyone buying a 997 S Cabriolet have a delivery date yet ?
Stradale,
Acutually a funny story... put a c4s cab on order about 6 months ago. Figured i was in no rush as i have a 996 right now. After seeing the picts/performance decided i didnt want to wait. Learned the 4 was not as fun to drive as the 2 and I would never be driving it in the winter anyway. Called my dealer to switch mid-january and he screwed me. told me I had to get to the back of the line of the c2s's. I flipped!!!!
Called a friend of a friend who owns a dealership and he gave me a special allocation that he had. Car had a beginning of march build date and they promissed end march-beginning april delivery. With this weather the extra week wont kill me. Got to spec it out to my liking too.
I called the original dealer to cancel when i got the build confirmation and he was real upset to lose the biz. I told him a Sept delivery was not acceptable. Who wants a cab at the end of the season? He called me the next day and offered me a launch car. I turned it down as it wasnt spec'd the way I wanted... whats an extra 3 weeks anyway. So he then offered me a June delivery as he was going to give the launch car to that person on the list. If you're interested PM me and I'll give you the details of the dealers.
Acutually a funny story... put a c4s cab on order about 6 months ago. Figured i was in no rush as i have a 996 right now. After seeing the picts/performance decided i didnt want to wait. Learned the 4 was not as fun to drive as the 2 and I would never be driving it in the winter anyway. Called my dealer to switch mid-january and he screwed me. told me I had to get to the back of the line of the c2s's. I flipped!!!!
Called a friend of a friend who owns a dealership and he gave me a special allocation that he had. Car had a beginning of march build date and they promissed end march-beginning april delivery. With this weather the extra week wont kill me. Got to spec it out to my liking too.
I called the original dealer to cancel when i got the build confirmation and he was real upset to lose the biz. I told him a Sept delivery was not acceptable. Who wants a cab at the end of the season? He called me the next day and offered me a launch car. I turned it down as it wasnt spec'd the way I wanted... whats an extra 3 weeks anyway. So he then offered me a June delivery as he was going to give the launch car to that person on the list. If you're interested PM me and I'll give you the details of the dealers.
Re: Anyone buying a 997 S Cabriolet have a delivery date yet ?
btw....
e9 Midnight Blue Metallic
v4 Metrol Blue Top
td Sand Beige Standard Leather
342 Heated Front Seats
405 19" Carrera Classic Wheels
446 Wheel Caps with Colored Crest
640 Sport Chrono Package Plus
670 Navigation for PCM
M6N Sand Beige Floor Mats (gotta love that they charge an extra $115 for mats on a 90K car)
e9 Midnight Blue Metallic
v4 Metrol Blue Top
td Sand Beige Standard Leather
342 Heated Front Seats
405 19" Carrera Classic Wheels
446 Wheel Caps with Colored Crest
640 Sport Chrono Package Plus
670 Navigation for PCM
M6N Sand Beige Floor Mats (gotta love that they charge an extra $115 for mats on a 90K car)
Mar 14, 2005 4:48:16 AM
- silverrules
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Re: Anyone buying a 997 S Cabriolet have a delivery date yet ?
Full Leather Interior (Black)
Black Mats with Porsche Lettering
Heated Front Seats
Adaptive Sport Seats
Bose High End Sound Package
6 Disc CD Changer
Hard Top
Sport Chrono Package Plus
Navigation for PCM
Sport Shifter
Wheel Caps with Colored Crest
Self-Dimming Mirrors
Black Mats with Porsche Lettering
Heated Front Seats
Adaptive Sport Seats
Bose High End Sound Package
6 Disc CD Changer
Hard Top
Sport Chrono Package Plus
Navigation for PCM
Sport Shifter
Wheel Caps with Colored Crest
Self-Dimming Mirrors
Mar 14, 2005 4:50:26 AM
- silverrules
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Re: Anyone buying a 997 S Cabriolet have a delivery date yet ?
Ehhhh, pushed the enter too soon. Anyway, I have a 997S cab guards red coming in about 4 weeks. Counting day's now.
Full Leather Interior (Black)
Black Mats with Porsche Lettering
Heated Front Seats
Adaptive Sport Seats
Bose High End Sound Package
6 Disc CD Changer
Hard Top
Sport Chrono Package Plus
Navigation for PCM
Sport Shifter
Wheel Caps with Colored Crest
Self-Dimming Mirrors
Full Leather Interior (Black)
Black Mats with Porsche Lettering
Heated Front Seats
Adaptive Sport Seats
Bose High End Sound Package
6 Disc CD Changer
Hard Top
Sport Chrono Package Plus
Navigation for PCM
Sport Shifter
Wheel Caps with Colored Crest
Self-Dimming Mirrors
Mar 14, 2005 5:02:01 AM
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Re: Anyone buying a 997 S Cabriolet have a delivery date yet ?
Hey that's my car's ass!
Somebody took that picture from my post at http://forums.rennlist.com/rennforums/showthread.php?t=190888
I got delivery of my 997 S Cab on last Friday, it's a beautiful thing! ;-)
Somebody took that picture from my post at http://forums.rennlist.com/rennforums/showthread.php?t=190888
I got delivery of my 997 S Cab on last Friday, it's a beautiful thing! ;-)
Re: Anyone buying a 997 S Cabriolet have a delivery date yet ?
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Stradale said:
Not launch cars but customer specific.
My ordered S cab shows a completion date at the factory of today 3/14. Shipping to California should add on about a month, so I should see it mid-April. I was the first to order at my dealer (one of the top 5 volume dealers in the USA). I ordered the day after the dealer got pricing and was able to actually able place an order. Mine should be the first to arrive other than the launch cars. It is Artic silver with full black leather, much like the launch car. I too thought it looked better in person that I even had hoped for.
Phil
Re: Anyone buying a 997 S Cabriolet have a delivery date yet ?
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cantwait2getmine said:
Stradale,
If you're interested PM me and I'll give you the details of the dealers.
cantwait2getmine,
Thanks. I spoke with my dealer today and all he said is that my order had been accepted but he didn't have any other information. He said to check back with him on Friday. I find that a little strange because everyone else here seems to know when their car is being built. It actually ruined my day to be honest, I was hoping for some information today on when I could expect the car. I know he's reputable, I bought my 2002 996 TT from him but dont know.
If I don't get a better anwer Friday I might look elsewhere. Could you please email me the dealer info. My email is blackturbo@msn.com
Do you think it's weird that a dealer doesn't know the exact build date ? I ordered my car in January and he said I was getting his first customer specified car.
Re: Anyone buying a 997 S Cabriolet have a delivery date yet ?
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cantwait2getmine said:
btw....
e9 Midnight Blue Metallic
v4 Metrol Blue Top
td Sand Beige Standard Leather
342 Heated Front Seats
405 19" Carrera Classic Wheels
446 Wheel Caps with Colored Crest
640 Sport Chrono Package Plus
670 Navigation for PCM
M6N Sand Beige Floor Mats (gotta love that they charge an extra $115 for mats on a 90K car)
Sounds really, really nice. I like the Midnight Blue Metallic
"gotta love that they charge an extra $115 for mats on a 90K car"
LOL ! Actually I ordered the $425 floor mats that have leather binding around them. I just have this thing about floor mats. I haven't seen them but they sound nice. I'll probably be the only one insane enough to spend that kinda money for mats. Since my Stradale doesn't have any mats at all (that's the way they come) I guess I'm over compensating. Then again I also ordered the $560 leather sun visors. I don't like the look of the plastic ones in my 996 and thought leather ones especially in a cabriolet where you can really see them would be a nice touch. Hopefully they come with a nice stitch similar to the dash and door panels. I'd say those two options are the only two that weren't important.
Mar 14, 2005 9:31:07 PM
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Re: Anyone buying a 997 S Cabriolet have a delivery date yet ?
Quote:
silverrules said:
Ehhhh, pushed the enter too soon. Anyway, I have a 997S cab guards red coming in about 4 weeks. Counting day's now.
Full Leather Interior (Black)
Black Mats with Porsche Lettering
Heated Front Seats
Adaptive Sport Seats
Bose High End Sound Package
6 Disc CD Changer
Hard Top
Sport Chrono Package Plus
Navigation for PCM
Sport Shifter
Wheel Caps with Colored Crest
Self-Dimming Mirrors
Everyone I've read in this forum has good taste. Pretty much going with cool color combo's and options. I havn't seen anyone ordering wood. To each his own but I always wonder when I see the pages in Porsche catalog with sycamore & macassar. On boats or even Mercedes fine but not on a "track car" type of automobile. I guess if you're posting in a place like this you are an avid sports car type that shares similar likes ,,,,,,,,dislikes.... . Dunno.
Re: Anyone buying a 997 S Cabriolet have a delivery date yet ?
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PS CA said:Quote:
Stradale said:
Not launch cars but customer specific.
My ordered S cab shows a completion date at the factory of today 3/14. Shipping to California should add on about a month, so I should see it mid-April. I was the first to order at my dealer (one of the top 5 volume dealers in the USA). I ordered the day after the dealer got pricing and was able to actually able place an order. Mine should be the first to arrive other than the launch cars. It is Artic silver with full black leather, much like the launch car. I too thought it looked better in person that I even had hoped for.
Phil
Congratulations Phil. That's great news, bet you're pysched. Mine will be Artic/ Black as well. Please put in loads of pics when you get the car, it looks like you'll get yours way before I get mine.
A buddy of mine asked me to come with him today to look at Infiniti's so we stopped in to "Pepe Infiniti/ Porsche" in White Plains NY. They had an Artic/ Black on the floor with a "sold" sign on the windshield. It really does look even better in person. Afterwards we stopped into BMW. I had a 1999 528i and a 2002 M5. When I got my M5 I remember feeling there are few companies that put together quality like BMW. Sitting in a 997 you realize how far above BMW they have come in the fit and finish. Especially in the quality of leather and plastic in the interior.
Re: Anyone buying a 997 S Cabriolet have a delivery date yet ?
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OCEAN said:
Do you think it's weird that a dealer doesn't know the exact build date ? I ordered my car in January and he said I was getting his first customer specified car.
What month did the dealer tell you his allogation was
He didn't say.
Re: Anyone buying a 997 S Cabriolet have a delivery date yet ?
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Do you think it's weird that a dealer doesn't know the exact build date ? I ordered my car in January and he said I was getting his first customer specified car.
I find that really strange since dealers could start ordering cabs the first week of December. You didn't order until January and you were the first customer order at your dealership??? By Dec. 15th I had a hard copy of my confirmed order. I have known my car would be completed on March 14th for over a month. I suspect someone is not telling you the truth (or the dealer has such a small allocation that they won't get one of the first cars). Ask you dealer what status the report shows when they bring it up on the computer. Does it at least show it was accepted by PCNA (ACPORD)?
Phil
Re: Anyone buying a 997 S Cabriolet have a delivery date yet ?
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PS CA said:Quote:
I find that really strange since dealers could start ordering cabs the first week of December. You didn't order until January and you were the first customer order at your dealership??? By Dec. 15th I had a hard copy of my confirmed order. I have known my car would be completed on March 14th for over a month. I suspect someone is not telling you the truth (or the dealer has such a small allocation that they won't get one of the first cars). Ask you dealer what status the report shows when they bring it up on the computer. Does it at least show it was accepted by PCNA (ACPORD)?
Phil
I'm online for his first car while not ordering till January because I told him back in September I wanted the car...........There was a 996 4s that I almost bought from him in September. When I was having second thoughts he advised me to wait for the 997 S cab. At that time he promised me his first 997 S cab. I just didn't spec. it out until January. He knows me because I've bought other Porsche's from him. It will be interesting to see how things develop. As long as I get my car late April/ Early May I'll be happy. Hopefully I should know more this week.
Does anyone have those codes ? The ones that tell you where in production timeframe the cars are ? The codes that say whether you can change your order or not etc. Also how long does it take from the start to end of build. Most importantly do dealers get information on when the car starts production ?
Re: Anyone buying a 997 S Cabriolet have a delivery date yet ?
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Stradale said:
Yes, it was accepted 6 weeks ago.
My order was accepted by December 15th, yet it wasn't manufactured until this week. I wonder if an order accepted around the first of February would make the cut-off for March allocation?
Here are some of the codes:
ACKNWL Order acknowledged by PCNA
ACPORD Order accepted by PCNA
CANCEL Order rejected by PCNA, no allocation
CMPPRD Vehicle completed production
CUSTMR Customer order
DLRARR Arrived at dealership
EXPPDI Expedite at PDI
HLDORD Order held/over allocation
IMPINV Vehicle complete and invoiced
IMPPRT Vehicle at U.S. Port
INTRND Vehicle shipped to dealer
ONVESL On vessel
PDIFIN Vehicle finished PDI
PLPROD Vehicle is planned for production
PRDEST Estimated completion date
PRDLST Factory last checkpoint
PROD Vehicle in production
SHPDLR Ship to dealer
Your dealer can get the current status of your car at any time. All dealers should have a computer with access to this data. I am able to get the current status from my dealer whenever I contact them.
Phil
Re: Anyone buying a 997 S Cabriolet have a delivery date yet ?
I haven't got a delivery date yet, but I did receive confirmation today that my car has been completed. The dealer's computer showed: PRDLST (Factory last checkpoint). The best estimate from the dealer is that I should get the car within 3 to 4 weeks.
Phil
Phil
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