ricm

Thanks. Yea, this one is a major change after coming out of a Racing Green 997.2. At least I won't lose it in a crowded parking lot.

Hammer911

Car looks great - I love the yellow! Next time you buy out of state, work out the deal then get on a plane and drive the car home. I did that this winter with a Cayenne Turbo S from SoCal to Colorado - what a great way to get to know your car.

ricm

One last word: I made an appt at the local CA DMV, walked in, filled out the transfer form and handed over the title, smog cert and proof of insurance. The clerk was exceedingly helpful and friendly (go figure!), and after she confirmed the VIN # and CA emissions sticker, I paid the CA sales taxes and fees (was credited with TX inventory tax of $188), given my reg and metal plates, and was out of there in 20 minutes.

I don't think I'd ever consider another out-of-state vehicle purchase but after factoring in the additional costs, if the vehicle's purchase price, condition, and color/options are absolute must-haves, and aren't available regionally then this may be the way to go. In hindsight, other than the additional time, anxiety and $s, I was fortunate that the acquisition was completed without a hitch.

FORENN

I'm glad everything worked out well for you. But I think you worried too much. With a new or CPO pcar, as long as you are working with a reliable/reputable dealer and carrier, the purchase and transport generally go smoothly.

jlee504

Question, do you guys tip the drivers when you receive the car?

Just wondering

Jeff

duxsi

Do you tip the mailman for delivering your mail?
Not being facetious, but the whole tipping thing is getting out of control.

My 1-800-PORSCHE tow truck driver was working for a tip!!

Just my $0.02. (Spent the other 98 cents on a tip.)

MJBird993

No. For me, tipping is for personal services, like hair stylist, masseuse, waitress, etc. Although using that logic, I should tip my doctor. But he already makes more than I do.

ricm

It's your call. If you use a broker, they retain 10-15% of the fee and the driver, who in my case was an independent owner/operator, keeps the balance. My 991's travel mates consisted of seven high end vehicles (Mclaren 12C, Tesla S, AMG Benzs, Ferrari FF, etc) so he didn't expect a tip and was happy to have had a full load. On the other hand, employee drivers for large transporters, i.e., Reliable, are paid per car/distance/etc. so would enjoy a smal tip?

street rod

+1

eg991

Great color! (although I also don't have the stones to get Racing Yellow). Enjoy the car!