I am going to be in the market for a sports car in the next 6-12 months so I went to look at Porsche!

Salesperson was nice did say getting a gt3 is near impossible but on the whole it left me wondering a few things… I was told that the current wait for a carrera is 18+ months!!

1.) I understand shortages but it seems like the product mix is out of whack when your (over?) producing on things like suvs / electric cars rather than the core stuff people want?

2.) There was a used GT3 for sale in the 280k range…

  1. If car availability is an issue is parts the same way if I have an issue will it take months?

4.) I’m really open to what is going to scratch the second / third car itch am I missing something I have cross shopped the Vette/zo6 - used GTR - Aston Martin - Merc SL line

Again the salesperson was nice let me drive multiple cars etc (was a bit cocky) and said there were waits on models etc … should I even try to get something here or order from a diff dealer. I’m in Jacksonville if that helps any…

  • MonsignorJuan@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    You want the E-Vette and you might also consider the Lotus Emira if you can still get one before it goes electric.

  • HeavyHands@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    The core stuff people want is SUVs.

    The models with the highest demand again in 2022 were the brand’s SUVs: the Porsche Cayenne was delivered a total of 95,604 times. The Macan followed in second place with 86,724 units delivered. With 40,410 deliveries (+5 per cent) the Porsche 911 remains very popular as well. The sports saloon Panamera was delivered to 34,142 customers (+13 per cent).

    https://newsroom.porsche.com/en/2023/company/porsche-delivieries-2022-30886.html#:~:text=Porsche%20put%20in%20a%20robust,2021%20%E2%80%93%20despite%20several%20global%20crises.

  • Lazy-Lightnin@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    Any GT car will be challenging if not impossible to get within your purchasing timeframe but YMMV depending on what market you’re in.

    Are you looking for a custom build? Are you set on wanting a gt car? Your comparison set of cars is all over the place - what is the main use case for the car - just for fun driving? Comfortable for long rides? Track time?

  • SweatyTax4669@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    1.) I understand shortages but it seems like the product mix is out of whack when your (over?) producing on things like suvs / electric cars rather than the core stuff people want

    The Cayenne and, even more so, Macan are basically printing money for Porsche.

  • SRV87@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    don’t be afraid to go to a different dealer. Some premium dealers will even deliver the car to your door. Higher volume dealers get more allocations and could have a shorter wait

  • humdizzle@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    You’re kind of all over the place with what you’re shopping for. You will probably not be able to spec a 911 and get one in 6 to 12 months unless you pay adm to jump the list. Or someone backs out of their build and everyone ahead of you on the wait list passes on it.