Why do Porsche owners buy a Porsche without even test driving it?

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Buying a Porsche without test-driving it.

The other day, I was talking to someone I know who said, "I write a Porsche blog and recently bought my first Porsche, the one I've always wanted.The conversation turned to "What is the best way to do it?

And in doing so, the "I bought it without a test drive.They were very surprised about the fact that "the

What?"Normally, if you're buying a car, don't you take it for a test drive before you buy it?And Porsche is a very expensive car, but you don't buy it after test-driving it? A Porsche is so expensive that you could buy a house if it were an expensive model..."

And.

Indeed...

The Porsche I recently purchased was a Carrera T, a so-called low production model. As expected, there were no Carrera T test drives available, and I was not able to test drive it, and in the case of a car with a small production quota, it is called aWhat to do, buy or not to buy...While we are struggling with the "how to buy a car," the reservation right may be given to someone else, so we need to make a bold decision, which is quite different from the usual way of buying a car.

Porsche 911 Carrera T

Although, certainly when I was still not interested in cars at all and didn't know much about Porsche,I buy expensive cars without even test driving them."I was very surprised to learn that there were people

If you buy and "This is not what I expected...What will we do when it comes to "what if"? It's too late to regret it, but I wonder if it's still okay.... (Well, I wonder if they have so much extra money...)

So I could not understand the idea at all.

But now, little by little, I think I understand the mindset of those who buy a Porsche without test-driving it.

The latest Porsche is the best Porsche.

The state of mind is.I absolutely trust Porsche.The "I" in "I" means "I" in Japanese.

."The newest Porsche is the best Porsche.As the famous saying goes, Porsche always exceeds the owner's expectations (in terms of performance), and in terms of driving performance, I think it stands out from other cars. (Although the interior is not as spectacular...).

I have experienced such things in my past Porsche purchases, so even if there is no test-drive of the very model I am planning to buy, I may buy it without any hesitation.

But on the other hand, I also think this. There may not be that many people who are that particular about the way they drive."And.

My husband is more of a driving enthusiast than a car enthusiast, so every time he gets in a loaner car, etc.This is a suspension...or "The handling is...Or, even though the video isn't even going around, he talks about it like it's a car youtube channel (laughs).

As I watched my husband, who had never been interested in cars in the first place, I thought to myself, "I'm not interested in cars.He's like a car enthusiast = husband.I had thought that my husband was a car geek (driving geek), but recently I began to realize that his car geekiness (driving geek) is a bit out of the ordinary....

So, normally, people don't seek such detailed driving performance, so even if Porsche is an expensive car, they may buy it without test-driving it (I think many people would rather buy it as an ornamental car).

Porsche 911 Carrera T

An honest review.

However, thinking about it calmly...even if I couldn't test drive the car, I would still want information about it.

How does it ride, how does it drive, how does the engine sound, how does the engine feel, how does it handle, and do these meet my requirements for a car...?

Reviews that are candid and without any discernment are still very helpful, and the more such information, the better.

In that sense, I would like this blog to continue to be as useful as possible to readers who are considering purchasing a Porsche, even though they cannot test-drive it, and to provide information that they would like to know.

 

Mina.

Mother of three children, and the owner of the Porsche blog "A Porsche Came to Our House". Until a few years ago, I was not interested in cars at all, but when my husband bought a Porsche, I became...

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  1. My favorite cars are 991.1 and bm Legacy

     I am a car geek like your husband.
    Before I bought a Porsche, I used to buy a Porsche after test-driving it and agreeing to a discount, etc. But now that I have been hooked on the charm of Porsche for 2.5 years after buying a 991.1, I will definitely sign a contract without test-driving a new car when I can afford to buy a new one!
     I feel like I've grown up a little bit, too, at 47.

    But for me right now, the NA feel of the 991.1 barebones Carrera is the best.

    • Mina.Mina.

      My favorite car is 991.1 and bm Legacy.
      Thank you!

      >But for me right now, the NA feel of a 991.1 bare bones Carrera is the best I've ever had.
      Oh that's wonderful!
      The NA base Carrera...I drove it once and my husband raved about it.
      (I was shocked at my driving skills and wondered if I could enjoy using the car if I could drive it better, lol, it was a very deep car!)

      Thank you for your continued support!

  2. Risa Papa

    Even if it's not a limited or GT2 kind, if it's a full model change the following year and a pre-order from August, it would be ordered without a test drive.
    Still, the surroundings are usually a suicide mission.
    It may indeed be generally improbable (laughs).
    Well, I think we all agree that a 911/Boxster/Cayman would have a common "Porsche feel".
    As written, I guess it means trust.

    By the way, I am a minor change person.

    • Mina.Mina.

      Risa Papa

      That's for sure...!
      Most people buy the model they want without test-driving it, right?
      Once again, it is an amazing world.

      >By the way, I am a minor change person.
      It's really amazing that you absolutely exceed current performance and expectations...!
      I look forward to seeing when the late 992 will be available as well!

  3. bamboo orchid (Gymnadenia conopsea)

    Thanks for updating your blog ‍♂️
    In recent years, information is available in much greater detail on the Internet, so by the time you can order a car, you can order it with confidence!
    Generally, people buy a new car at the same time as a model change and sell it before the full model change to get a good trade-in and enjoy the current model for a long time, or order as soon as possible because delivery is delayed due to semiconductor problems.
    I own a Jimny at the same time, and when I went to the dealership the second week after they started accepting applications, I was told I had to wait 6 months, and when I went to sign the contract 2 weeks later, the wait was 1.5 years (and those who ordered after that had to wait 2-3 years).

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    • Mina.Mina.

      bamboo flour

      Thank you!
      Certainly, there is more information on the Internet these days, and I think I am able to order more informedly than before ^^^.

      >I own a Jimny at the same time, and when I went to the dealership two weeks after they started accepting orders, I was told I had to wait six months, and when I went to sign the contract two weeks later, I had to wait 1.5 years (and those who ordered after that had to wait 2 to 3 years).

      Oh, really? I had heard that it was popular, but I had no idea it was this popular!
      I would like to ride one too!

  4. TA

    I can't tell from just a test drive, and I can honestly say from experience that you can't tell!

    I am a 911 believer (lol), but I recently got a 718 GT4 and now I feel the advantages of it (although the world is still in favor of the RS).
    I had test-driven a 718 series in the past, but I didn't really understand how good a mid-engine Porsche is until I owned one.

    • Mina.Mina.

      TA.

      >I am a 911 believer (lol), but I recently got a 718 GT4 and now I can feel the advantages of it (although the world is pushing for the RS).
      Oh yes!
      Surely you can't tell from just one test drive...
      Dealer test drive courses are also limited,
      I am reminded once again that there are many things you can't understand unless you own and ride a car for a long time!