997TT - How many people on the "LIST"
Also, I think RC had said that pre-sales were strong. Maybe he could share some numbers as to how many presales there are to date....
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RC said:
I'm afraid I have to rely on dealer statements and talks with potential buyers and/or people who already ordered the car. I have no precise numbers but it seems the 997 Turbo will be sold out in the first model year before even production started. But of course this is only speculation, nothing based on REAL numbers. So if somebody plans to speculate with some 997 Turbo orders, I wouldn't recommend it. It may work, it may not.
But the "funniest" thing is actually: the final specs aren't even out yet. Imagine what happens when the press release is out and people get what they expected (or better). The "lists" will get even longer...
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MKSGR said:Quote:
RC said:
I'm afraid I have to rely on dealer statements and talks with potential buyers and/or people who already ordered the car. I have no precise numbers but it seems the 997 Turbo will be sold out in the first model year before even production started. But of course this is only speculation, nothing based on REAL numbers. So if somebody plans to speculate with some 997 Turbo orders, I wouldn't recommend it. It may work, it may not.
But the "funniest" thing is actually: the final specs aren't even out yet. Imagine what happens when the press release is out and people get what they expected (or better). The "lists" will get even longer...
Personally, I would not even dream of placing a deposit on a new car without knowing what will be delivered in the end.
Same thing as with the Carrera GT: Porsche asked for a 50.000 Euro deposit at a time when no final specs (hp, weight, etc.) where available to potential customers. My dealer more or less excused himself for the information policiy of Porsche at this time.
That was the point where I decided to cancel my GT order - and I am happy I did it. Why? Look at the test results of the Carrera GT. Based on my personal opinion, Porsche did NOT deliver in case of the Carrera GT (in particular regarding straight line acceleration). I hope they will deliver in case of the 997TTS. If so, I will order one. If not I will have to think about other options.
In my case, the Porsche strategy to treat every piece of information regarding the 997TT top secret does not work. I do not have enough trust in any OEM to base my car orders on speculation.
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RC said:
I'm afraid I have to rely on dealer statements and talks with potential buyers and/or people who already ordered the car. I have no precise numbers but it seems the 997 Turbo will be sold out in the first model year before even production started. But of course this is only speculation, nothing based on REAL numbers. So if somebody plans to speculate with some 997 Turbo orders, I wouldn't recommend it. It may work, it may not.
But the "funniest" thing is actually: the final specs aren't even out yet. Imagine what happens when the press release is out and people get what they expected (or better). The "lists" will get even longer...
Dec 7, 2005 4:48:30 PM
Dec 7, 2005 5:42:54 PM
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nberry said:
Maximizing profits is so deeply ingrained in Porsche, you can rest assured they will make a zillion of them so long as there are buyers. The #50 on a list probably will have his/her within a year of introduction. I wonder what will happen to the 997/997S.
Of course, with mass production comes huge depreciation. Same old; same old.
Dec 8, 2005 4:59:41 AM
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RC said:
But the "funniest" thing is actually: the final specs aren't even out yet. Imagine what happens when the press release is out and people get what they expected (or better). The "lists" will get even longer...
Dec 8, 2005 10:05:58 AM
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AndrewSS said:
I just put my name on the list in cincinnati, ohio last week for a coupe. I'm third for either version. I'm not sure I'm going to take one...depends on performance, looks, and price in that order.
Dec 8, 2005 10:26:29 AM
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SoCal Alan said:Quote:
AndrewSS said:
I just put my name on the list in cincinnati, ohio last week for a coupe. I'm third for either version. I'm not sure I'm going to take one...depends on performance, looks, and price in that order.
Just #3 last week? I was #14 about 9 months ago here in SoCal.