Waiting list, thinking of dropping out
Decisions...dealer has asked for my 10k deposit, I could be in a turbo by early next year which is fine for my plans....but I really don't know which way to go?
It's interesting that dealer allocation is measured on received deposits, hence after not hearing a thing from PO for almost a year, on top of the normal lead up letters, I now have a letter from the MD asking me to pop in, also received telephone call from sales. Are people dropping out of the waiting list? Or am I just being cynical.
My reasons for doubt:
I don't want to own an automatic sports car, but would love the sequential gearbox.
Dealer has no idea when this option will be available.
As already said a hundred times already; manual transmission is slower, which is my preferred choice (prior to paddle); theirs no way I would spend this sort of money on the slowest version....I'm also convinced there will be a big hit on depreciation once the paddle shift comes out.
Dealer used the F1 box in the 360 as an example that manual shift will not be effected by more depreciation; I mentioned the massive performance difference already between the boxes, which is unlike the F car but he had nothing conclusive to respond with.
The way I look at it, is I give up certain conveniences when buying a sports car (especially space for my golf clubs), so it massively important to me that my choice ticks the boxes it was purchased for.
Dealer quoted 7 .7 seconds for the trip and over 9 seconds for the manual to 100mph....this is way too much of a difference...PO have made IMO a massive cock up here.
The 10k is refundable, but there's a handling charge and loss of interest...I'm probably being a bit petty here.
I still love my existing C2S...just needs a touch more power and it's only one year old. When comparing the extra cash involved and that I'm clearly not getting what I want at this time, maybe I should wait a few years for the paddle shift?
Or should I buy a big specked 996 Turbo S? Seems great value at the moment and will get cheaper in the next few months. (I've never owned a turbo)
No test drives at dealerships...anyone who's paid the 10k gets a test drive, but not at the dealership.
Whilst typing this I've sort of answered my own question, I need to wait for a year or so, read some reviews (especially RC's) and then if it's right for me, buy the paddle shift.
By that time I'll be less indecisive about selling the C2S. So I'll put the 10K down and ask to wait for the paddle........sorry about this long post.
It's interesting that dealer allocation is measured on received deposits, hence after not hearing a thing from PO for almost a year, on top of the normal lead up letters, I now have a letter from the MD asking me to pop in, also received telephone call from sales. Are people dropping out of the waiting list? Or am I just being cynical.
My reasons for doubt:
I don't want to own an automatic sports car, but would love the sequential gearbox.
Dealer has no idea when this option will be available.
As already said a hundred times already; manual transmission is slower, which is my preferred choice (prior to paddle); theirs no way I would spend this sort of money on the slowest version....I'm also convinced there will be a big hit on depreciation once the paddle shift comes out.
Dealer used the F1 box in the 360 as an example that manual shift will not be effected by more depreciation; I mentioned the massive performance difference already between the boxes, which is unlike the F car but he had nothing conclusive to respond with.
The way I look at it, is I give up certain conveniences when buying a sports car (especially space for my golf clubs), so it massively important to me that my choice ticks the boxes it was purchased for.
Dealer quoted 7 .7 seconds for the trip and over 9 seconds for the manual to 100mph....this is way too much of a difference...PO have made IMO a massive cock up here.
The 10k is refundable, but there's a handling charge and loss of interest...I'm probably being a bit petty here.
I still love my existing C2S...just needs a touch more power and it's only one year old. When comparing the extra cash involved and that I'm clearly not getting what I want at this time, maybe I should wait a few years for the paddle shift?
Or should I buy a big specked 996 Turbo S? Seems great value at the moment and will get cheaper in the next few months. (I've never owned a turbo)
No test drives at dealerships...anyone who's paid the 10k gets a test drive, but not at the dealership.
Whilst typing this I've sort of answered my own question, I need to wait for a year or so, read some reviews (especially RC's) and then if it's right for me, buy the paddle shift.
By that time I'll be less indecisive about selling the C2S. So I'll put the 10K down and ask to wait for the paddle........sorry about this long post.
