CloseNo, but I’ve bought several cars from my dealer over the past ten years. My salesman told me specifically that I was paying MSRP, according to the configurator. But in normal times, I would’ve gotten a five or 6% discount from MSRP. My dealer is a medium-size East Coast dealer, and I think the 911 models are loosening up a bit. Probably because Taycan production has been halted. Also, I put my deposit down in October 2021.
Wonderbar:No, but I’ve bought several cars from my dealer over the past ten years. My salesman told me specifically that I was paying MSRP, according to the configurator. But in normal times, I would’ve gotten a five or 6% discount from MSRP. My dealer is a medium-size East Coast dealer, and I think the 911 models are loosening up a bit. Probably because Taycan production has been halted. Also, I put my deposit down in October 2021.
You have a loyal dealer. I have purchased 12 Porsche's in the past 20 years and was told to expect to pay a ADM of $150,000 to $200,000 if I wanted a 992GT3RS.
In fairness to my prior dealership, it's now under new management. Life moves on from Porsche.
The purpose of life is to enjoy the moment.
Mar 28, 2022 5:12:16 PM
nberry:Wonderbar:No, but I’ve bought several cars from my dealer over the past ten years. My salesman told me specifically that I was paying MSRP, according to the configurator. But in normal times, I would’ve gotten a five or 6% discount from MSRP. My dealer is a medium-size East Coast dealer, and I think the 911 models are loosening up a bit. Probably because Taycan production has been halted. Also, I put my deposit down in October 2021.
You have a loyal dealer. I have purchased 12 Porsche's in the past 20 years and was told to expect to pay a ADM of $150,000 to $200,000 if I wanted a 992GT3RS.
In fairness to my prior dealership, it's now under new management. Life moves on from Porsche.
Got to love a business model where as a salesperson you only have to wait for the phone to ring, and then when it does, all you have to do is pivot in your chair to the sheet with ADM's, where the challenge is you need to carefully make sure you read the right ADM for the particular model.... Love it.
Mar 28, 2022 6:44:43 PM
Wonderbar:My dealer has suggested that when the car arrives, the dealership should put on a ceramic coating. It cost $1500. I’m not sure it’s worth it. Any comments? Also, there is an option for a paint protection film on the configurator. Is that worth it also?
Thanks in advance…
Do both
Mike
918 Spyder + Taycan Turbo + Tesla Roadster 1.5 & Model S P100D AP2 + BMWs (Z8 + 3.0 CSi) + Bentley Arnage T
Find a trusted local installer and detailer to install PPF and then do a ceramic coating on your car. It shouldn't cost that much to ceramic coat a 911. A friend is a national Concours winning detailer and that is more than he charges to just coat a car. Plus the paint needs to be corrected before doing any of it and dealers don't do that...or say they do but the paint will look like garbage.
Waste of money. If you garage your car and wash it regularly it’s all that it needs. While driving I have never been able to tell if a car has received additional paint treatment. On resale, adding PPF doesn’t add to the value of the car.
Save your money.
The purpose of life is to enjoy the moment.
nberry:Waste of money. If you garage your car and wash it regularly it’s all that it needs. While driving I have never been able to tell if a car has received additional paint treatment. On resale, adding PPF doesn’t add to the value of the car.
Save your money.
Not all environs are as car-friendly as San Diego. In Denver the gravel on the roads is pretty bad and worse on the track (the average life expectancy of a windshield is measured in months).
And if you re-paint any part of a new Porsche, the prospective buyers act with absolute horror (unlike in Europe where it's not a big deal).
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22 GT3 Manual, 73 Carrera RS 2.7 Carbon Fiber replica (1,890 lbs), 06 EVO9 with track mods. Former: 18 GT3 Manual, 16 Cayman GT4, 73 911S, Two 951S's, 996 C2, 993 C2, 98 Ferrari 550, 79 635CSi
Ceramic coating is perhaps a nice to have but PPF is a must have IMO, at least in the front of the car. Once I started using PPF in my cars its hard to deny the value, although a good wrap is expensive.
I have it in my RS because on the track it would get blasted by debris, resale value with chips or repainted would definetly have an impact. Yes, PPF does not protect against encounters with walls...
ON my GTS, I like it because same protection against debris plus I don't have to worry during a car wash about swirls and marks in the paint. If you have a black car even more valuable. Easier to wash and paint always looks good. Ceramic makes it even easier to wash, stays cleaner longer but again is a nice to have.
I think its hard to argue PPF will help maintain resale value. My view 
Grant:nberry:Waste of money. If you garage your car and wash it regularly it’s all that it needs. While driving I have never been able to tell if a car has received additional paint treatment. On resale, adding PPF doesn’t add to the value of the car.
Save your money.
Not all environs are as car-friendly as San Diego. In Denver the gravel on the roads is pretty bad and worse on the track (the average life expectancy of a windshield is measured in months).
And if you re-paint any part of a new Porsche, the prospective buyers act with absolute horror (unlike in Europe where it's not a big deal).
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22 GT3 Manual, 73 Carrera RS 2.7 Carbon Fiber replica (1,890 lbs), 06 EVO9 with track mods. Former: 18 GT3 Manual, 16 Cayman GT4, 73 911S, Two 951S's, 996 C2, 993 C2, 98 Ferrari 550, 79 635CSi
Totally understand your point of view. Previously I had PPF put on three cars; two Ferrari's and Porsche Turbo. It didn't take long to recognize that the PPF can get damage by pebbles, gravel or anything else and the damage looks bad. Not easily repaired. Small surface damage on paint is easily repaired.
On resale when I mentioned PPF all I got was a big yawn.
The purpose of life is to enjoy the moment.
nberry:Grant:nberry:Waste of money. If you garage your car and wash it regularly it’s all that it needs. While driving I have never been able to tell if a car has received additional paint treatment. On resale, adding PPF doesn’t add to the value of the car.
Save your money.
Not all environs are as car-friendly as San Diego. In Denver the gravel on the roads is pretty bad and worse on the track (the average life expectancy of a windshield is measured in months).
And if you re-paint any part of a new Porsche, the prospective buyers act with absolute horror (unlike in Europe where it's not a big deal).
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22 GT3 Manual, 73 Carrera RS 2.7 Carbon Fiber replica (1,890 lbs), 06 EVO9 with track mods. Former: 18 GT3 Manual, 16 Cayman GT4, 73 911S, Two 951S's, 996 C2, 993 C2, 98 Ferrari 550, 79 635CSi
Totally understand your point of view. Previously I had PPF put on three cars; two Ferrari's and Porsche Turbo. It didn't take long to recognize that the PPF can get damage by pebbles, gravel or anything else and the damage looks bad. Not easily repaired. Small surface damage on paint is easily repaired.
On resale when I mentioned PPF all I got was a big yawn.
Yes, PPF gets easily damaged, but it can be replaced. Original paint can never be replaced (not that I care so much, but many people do).
22 GT3 Manual, 73 Carrera RS 2.7 Carbon Fiber replica (1,890 lbs), 06 EVO9 with track mods. Former: 18 GT3 Manual, 16 Cayman GT4, 73 911S, Two 951S's, 996 C2, 993 C2, 98 Ferrari 550, 79 635CSi
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