rensoyka

truth. before I bought my car 2 years ago I was looking to order a new but not well spec'd 718 cayman S, around $5-10K over MSRP. I was told 2-3 years for an allocation and my perception was don't hold your breath.

CG-MartiniRacing

My Brother just got a 911 GTS Allocation from Porsche Centre Saskatchewan. They said they had a changeable allocation for a 4S but he went GTS instead. Worth a call I would say!

CamsPorsche

Porsche just released a number of allocations to U.S. dealers as I'm seeing on the 992 section. Likely best to call a ton of dealers across the country and see where you land.

I lucked out with a buddy hooking me up on my 24 Carrera T (ordered Jan.16, locked Feb.12, built Feb.23, port of Emden Feb.26th, shipped March 6th and now sitting in Halifax). Crazy fast!

Smoothoperator

that is fast. which dealership are you buying 24 carrera t?

LastMezger

FWIW. I walked into PCO today and ordered a C4S for July delivery. They had a changeable build.

Onami

Congrats! Did they request a certain $ of options?

LastMezger

No, not a word about what to select. I have bought other cars from them and serviced cars there so they know me. But no pressure...that said the MSRP with lux tax on a C4S is not for the faint of heart...

Onami

Thanks. There seems to be a number of changeable allocations popping up. I wonder if these were cancellations or bloated builds for inventory that the dealer got cold feet on? I’ve now seen 2 low option new 992’s in inventory and I haven’t seen those since 2021.

LastMezger

My spec:
-C4S
-GT silver
-Spyder wheels
-Sport package
-full leather
-glass roof (I wouldn't for myself but for resale)
-bose
-heated GT steering wheel
-18-way seats
-carbon trim

Not a stripper but no PTS, fancy lights, safety systems, Exclusive manufacture stuff and whatnot...

I think it's basically the Porsche equivalent of resale red LOL

gcurnew

Getting a configurable allocation is only half the challenge; the kicker comes when you try to spec a low-option car and get dealer blowback. I was contacted by a dealer mentioned here who had a Boxster GTS 4.0 allocation...I submitted a config with about $6k in options (a GTS already comes with a bunch of standard features that are options on bases and S cars) and long story short was advised the "target" was $26k in options. LOL...$26k in cra* on a car with an MSRP (including luxury tax and all shipping costs etc.) of $114,900? Surprise, surprise, the allocation went to someone else.

Onami

I was told the minimum option range was $20k - $30k on average, so it looks like you just made it LOL! Really nice spec, enjoy in good health!

Onami

Same feeling here with a Carrera T. The whole point of the car is a light weight (at least that’s what marketing says), enthusiast spec. I don’t need a bunch of options on that car. Max I could see myself needing would be about $10k and even that is a stretch for how I would like the car.

LastMezger

Maybe they didn't say anything as I was well on my way all on my own LOL