Buying a Porsche.

It used to be calledBuying a Porsche is a cloud in the sky. I can't even imagine a Porsche coming to my house.I thought, "I'm going to buy a Porsche someday. Since that time, my husband had always said that he would buy a Porsche someday, but he was notThat said, it's a luxury car, and it would be very difficult to actually buy one, and even if I could, it would be a long time before I could afford one...I thought, "I'm not going to be able to do that.

Also, at that point I had never been to a Porsche dealership before.(I seem to recall she didn't go very often, even when her husband invited her.), ,

If I were to go to a Porsche store, would I wear a dress or a jacket... but all I have is Uniqlo... would they not take me seriously if I dressed like this?"

I had a somewhat frightening impression of the place. However, when I actually went there, I found that the guests did not seem to be dressed up in any particular way, and the staff were all very friendly.It's a more accessible space than I thought it would be.I felt that the "I'm a good person.

And when my husband finally decided to buy his 1st Porsche (981 Boxster GTS), he said, "A 10 million yen car...! Did my husband have that much money saved up?I was quite surprised to learn that Porsche could be bought with a loan, as I was told that a percentage of the purchase was actually made with a loan.

And when I was informed that I had to wait a year for delivery of my car, I said, "No, no, no, it's not right, why wait so long? I guess they don't want to make it.I felt quite uncomfortable, but then I learned for the first time that there was such a thing as a "production quota.

Moreover, in the case of my husband's Boxster, the model year changed while we were waiting for delivery, and the price at the time of delivery was higher than when we ordered the car, but to my husband, who speaks of this as if it were a matter of course, he says, "I'm sorry.That's not right! Why are you raising the price on your own when it's your convenience!I remember complaining about boo-boos such as

So, although I've mentioned it briefly in previous articles, today I'd like to reiterate that "How to buy a PorscheI would like to write a little summary about HoweverThis is how it happened in my family."So, of course, there will be cases that differ from that, and I hope you will read this as just an example.

(1) Is the Porsche dealership a casual place to stop by?

My husband's first visit to a Porsche dealership was to visit theI'm getting a little closer to being able to afford a Boxster, so I'm hoping to see a real car soon!The timing was "just right," he said.

However, I didn't schedule a visit to the dealership ahead of time. I just happened to finish work early on a weekday and decided to visit the store on the same day.I'm interested in a Boxster, do you have an actual car? Can I test drive one?He stopped by the dealership after calling to make sure everything was okay, etc.

I was not introduced by the owner, I was a first-time visitor, and I was dressed very normally at the time.(My husband also UNIQLO almost every day)He said he did not consciously remember wearing an expensive watch, but said he was pleasantly surprised by the response.

Well, I don't think it's a good idea to go to a store just to chill out, but I don't think there's any need to be more cautious than necessary either. Incidentally, the Porsche salesman also said

Frankly, salespeople are human, and I've heard stories of people not being taken seriously when they came to the store in a light car... justThe response really varies from dealer to dealer and from sales person to sales person.There is absolutely no rule that says, "You have to do it this way," and you can feel free to come to us.

He said.

Come to think of it, last yearFirst time I've been to a Bentley dealership, and it's considerably more upscale than a Porsche.There is not much space for business negotiations, and I felt that the atmosphere is not one that one can visit casually. Considering this, I feel that Porsche dealerships are the places where you can go for luxury cars without having to be so careful.

2) Can anyone afford a new Porsche?

."You can't buy a new Porsche at first glance.There are some rumors that there is a "but I don't think so". As far as I know, anyone can buy a common model, even at first glance.

However, when it comes to role models (GT3 series, limited edition models, etc.) or rare models (911 Targa, etc.), it may be difficult for a first-time buyer to go to a dealer and buy one out of the blue, since the number produced is small to begin with.

Then I asked my husband how I could buy the role.

that isIt varies from dealer to dealer, and there's no one-size-fits-all answer.I guess...If you've already bought a few new Porsches, it's easier to get your purchase limit turned around.I guess there are some things that can be done. Besides, it depends on whether the person in charge is a veteran salesman or a newcomer, and I don't think there is any guarantee that you will be able to buy it this way.
incidentallyIn my case, I don't buy for the frame. I buy simply because I want to ride.That's all. Well, I think they are buying a certain number of units, but there are still many more up there.

He said.

3) Is it true that Porsche's delivery time is one year?

When ordering a new Porsche, after deciding on the model and grade, the customer selects detailed options (specifications) related to body color, interior, driving, comfort, etc., and orders a car that is uniquely his or her own.

Many people have a hard time deciding on specifications, but in the case of a typical model, changes can often be made for some time after the new car is ordered.(As for GT3, if you decide by XX time today, we can order! and my husband was rushing to decide on the specs when he got the call in the morning)

However, just because an order is placed and specifications are determined does not mean that the car will be delivered immediately. The reason for this is that "theProduction will start at Porsche's home factory after the production quota is secured.From.

Each dealer is allocated a "production quota" for each model. The number of these production quotas varies from dealer to dealer, and it seems that quotas are determined based on past performance and other factors.

Depending on the model, some production slots are available every month, while others are only available every few months. Since I only knew what it was like to buy a standard passenger car, I was astonished at how few production slots were available.(The dealer my family works with seems to be one with a relatively large production quota.)

Only when a production quota is secured can an approximate delivery date be determined.

Also, for example, a single word "Boxster" can be totally different depending on whether it is a stock model or a GTS, and whether it is a "PDK" or a "MT" model.Incidentally, my husband's first Porsche was a "Boxster GTS, MT, left-hand drive", but there were only a few left-hand drive MTs produced to begin with.So, we had to wait a long time for the delivery of the car.

Therefore, as I mentioned at the beginning of this article, the model year changed in the middle of the project, and when the car was delivered, the price of the vehicle itself had increased compared to when it was ordered, but this is a common practice when purchasing a Porsche.

I mean, if you order a new Porsche and say, "I want it right away," that's not going to happen.If you really want a new Porsche right away, choose from the cars already in stock at the dealership and order one.it has been arranged (so) that(Although it is quite difficult to find an in-stock car with the specifications you desire.)The following is a list of the most common problems with the "C" in the "C" column.

Incidentally, regarding the delivery time of our Porsche, the Boxster GTS (MT, left-hand drive) takes about 10 months, the 911 GT3 Touring (MT only) 6 months, the Panamera Turbo 7 months, and the 911 Cabriolet 7 months.(Scheduled)It's like that.

4) Can I buy a Porsche with a loan?

Conclusion.Porsche can be bought with a loan, and according to the sales person, there are quite a few customers who buy with a loan.Yes.

When my husband bought the Boxster, he thought that "everyone who buys a luxury car like a Porsche buys it in one lump sum in cash," so he tried to pay as much as possible in cash, 70% in cash and the remaining 30% in a loan.

But when I learned that you guys are buying with a loan quite a bit.Since then, when he bought the Panamera, he has decided to pay everything but the reservation deposit with a loan.

When you buy another Porsche.Porsche Auto Loan" and "Porsche Power Loan."and apply for loan services.

Porsche Auto Loan is a standard loan program that allows you to choose the best payment plan to suit your lifestyle, including down payment, number of payments (6 to 60 payments), and combined bonus payment. The Porsche Power Loan is a standard loan program that allows customers to choose the best payment plan, such as 6 to 60 installments (with bonuses).

Incidentally, my husband says that our family tries to choose loans as much as possible because it is more profitable to keep the cash on hand and invest it elsewhere or use it in other ways.

So, there are still many things I could write about how to buy a Porsche, and I will try to summarize them in an article at some point.