Hexamu Posted February 21, 2023 Report Share Posted February 21, 2023 Hi all, Looking to buy a new Boxster GTS - does anyone have any advice / recommendations on how to secure within a reasonable time-limit. I have seen some of the horror stories so want to avoid those if possible. thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted February 21, 2023 Report Share Posted February 21, 2023 70 weeks... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iborguk Posted February 22, 2023 Report Share Posted February 22, 2023 (edited) Alternatively , “buy now”… https://finder.porsche.com/gb/en-GB/search?model=718&category=718-boxster-gts-40&model-generation=982&order=newest Edited February 22, 2023 by iborguk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hexamu Posted February 22, 2023 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2023 Thanks - I am not in a super hurry, happy to get H1 next year but the uncertainty and lack of clarity is a killer. More that if they take 18+ months I may not get a petrol version at all. Worried about picking a dealer that puts in VIPs ahead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patt Posted February 22, 2023 Report Share Posted February 22, 2023 VIPS will have already flipped theirs by now. and be awaiting their GT4RS or even Spyder RS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r1flyguy Posted February 22, 2023 Report Share Posted February 22, 2023 4 hours ago, Patt said: VIPS will have already flipped theirs by now. and be awaiting their GT4RS or even Spyder RS They are already in the OPC networks with nice mark ups 🤬 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patt Posted February 22, 2023 Report Share Posted February 22, 2023 indeed spotted a couple myself as I really would like a 4.0 , to the point I'm starting to allow a Cayman as a possibility. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davey P Posted February 22, 2023 Report Share Posted February 22, 2023 6 minutes ago, Patt said: indeed spotted a couple myself as I really would like a 4.0 , to the point I'm starting to allow a Cayman as a possibility. Makes perfect sense to me.... 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patt Posted February 22, 2023 Report Share Posted February 22, 2023 I've always had at least one soft top for the last 30+ years, this is more of a change than most would realise or experience Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carmand Posted February 22, 2023 Report Share Posted February 22, 2023 19 hours ago, Hexamu said: Hi all, Looking to buy a new Boxster GTS - does anyone have any advice / recommendations on how to secure within a reasonable time-limit. I have seen some of the horror stories so want to avoid those if possible. thanks in advance. Ring round a few OPCs and register your interest - quite possible you’ll pick up a cancelled order/ allocation. Otherwise plenty of nearly new - or showroom cars if you’re flexible on spec. E.g Wolverhampton had a new, very red BGTS in the showroom yesterday that’s not advertised - I’m sure other Centres are in the same position, either not willing or able to advertise new stock Boxster/Cayman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patt Posted February 22, 2023 Report Share Posted February 22, 2023 also keep in mind the Anniversary Boxster is almost the same spec as a GTS, but only comes in two colours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JurassicBGTS Posted February 22, 2023 Report Share Posted February 22, 2023 Having gone through this process, it's quite stressful, wondering if you will ever get your car. I think now most centres are not taking orders as they are being told that due to component shortages, production is going to cease at the end of this year. There will be a few trickle through next year but not many. I spoke to my OPCs, where I have orders in from November 2022, today and the comments were not overly positive with less than expected allocations so far this year and even if a car gets allocated some key items (for some) such as Bose and LEDs may not be available at time of build. I would ring every OPC and register your interest and hope for a cancellation that isn't taken up by their waiting lists, as unless it's a cancellation or the supply/demand/component availability changes dramatically, your chances are slim at this time. I had done the same, even chasing demos and had a surprise call today offering me a choice of 2 cancellations at list price, one of which I bought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JurassicBGTS Posted February 22, 2023 Report Share Posted February 22, 2023 2 hours ago, Patt said: also keep in mind the Anniversary Boxster is almost the same spec as a GTS, but only comes in two colours. 3 actually although I have only seen Carrara White in a photo posted of someones car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JurassicBGTS Posted February 22, 2023 Report Share Posted February 22, 2023 9 minutes ago, JurassicGTS said: 3 actually although I have only seen Carrara White in a photo posted of someones car. https://youtu.be/A5f9B7fBNQw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hexamu Posted February 22, 2023 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2023 1 hour ago, JurassicGTS said: Having gone through this process, it's quite stressful, wondering if you will ever get your car. I think now most centres are not taking orders as they are being told that due to component shortages, production is going to cease at the end of this year. There will be a few trickle through next year but not many. I spoke to my OPCs, where I have orders in from November 2022, today and the comments were not overly positive with less than expected allocations so far this year and even if a car gets allocated some key items (for some) such as Bose and LEDs may not be available at time of build. I would ring every OPC and register your interest and hope for a cancellation that isn't taken up by their waiting lists, as unless it's a cancellation or the supply/demand/component availability changes dramatically, your chances are slim at this time. I had done the same, even chasing demos and had a surprise call today offering me a choice of 2 cancellations at list price, one of which I bought. Thanks for this information. Happy to pay list price. Can you let me know which OPC? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daviddurham Posted February 22, 2023 Report Share Posted February 22, 2023 4 hours ago, JurassicGTS said: Having gone through this process, it's quite stressful, wondering if you will ever get your car. I think now most centres are not taking orders as they are being told that due to component shortages, production is going to cease at the end of this year. There will be a few trickle through next year but not many. I spoke to my OPCs, where I have orders in from November 2022, today and the comments were not overly positive with less than expected allocations so far this year and even if a car gets allocated some key items (for some) such as Bose and LEDs may not be available at time of build. I have had a deposit for a BGTS down since beginning of Nov 21, and that was a cancelled order slot. Estimated allocation Dec 22 with delivery Mar 23. Been in recently as not heard anything about allocation or freeze date. Seems at my OPC still 3rd on list, one currently looking like allocated and with hardly any cars in 22 and likely allocation of only 2 cars coming through in 23, now likely allocation is end of 23 - so a full 2 year wait. Getting a bit twitched as still no guarantee of an allocation and with the EV reportedly likely 24, not sure how long the current production will continue. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JurassicBGTS Posted February 23, 2023 Report Share Posted February 23, 2023 8 hours ago, daviddurham said: I have had a deposit for a BGTS down since beginning of Nov 21, and that was a cancelled order slot. Estimated allocation Dec 22 with delivery Mar 23. Been in recently as not heard anything about allocation or freeze date. Seems at my OPC still 3rd on list, one currently looking like allocated and with hardly any cars in 22 and likely allocation of only 2 cars coming through in 23, now likely allocation is end of 23 - so a full 2 year wait. Getting a bit twitched as still no guarantee of an allocation and with the EV reportedly likely 24, not sure how long the current production will continue. That's really worrying for anyone hopeful of getting one of the last ICE Boxsters😱 Unfortunately it does tie in with what the 2 OPCs I have deposits with and the one I am lucky to have secured a car with are saying. It seems to have changed quickly as mine were optimistic having their 1st qtr allocations granted, but seemingly nothing further for qtr 2 and being told the continuing component shortage means less cars than expected for the balance of the year and further restrictions on options available. I wonder if they are now holding back the engines and the more specialised options such as Bose and LEDs to ensure they have sufficient to meet the demand of the new Spyder RS whilst getting through the Boxster bodies with the 2 litre specials, which you can order easily? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JurassicBGTS Posted February 23, 2023 Report Share Posted February 23, 2023 10 hours ago, Hexamu said: Thanks for this information. Happy to pay list price. Can you let me know which OPC? Their 2nd car is going to be their new demo model and won't be for sale, until they have registered it put a few miles on it and can probably sell on at a mark up. Its Python Green. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JurassicBGTS Posted February 23, 2023 Report Share Posted February 23, 2023 15 hours ago, Carmand said: Ring round a few OPCs and register your interest - quite possible you’ll pick up a cancelled order/ allocation. Otherwise plenty of nearly new - or showroom cars if you’re flexible on spec. E.g Wolverhampton had a new, very red BGTS in the showroom yesterday that’s not advertised - I’m sure other Centres are in the same position, either not willing or able to advertise new stock Boxster/Cayman. A friend was in their recently and noticed a red one. If it's the same car it is a customer car waiting for March registration...that's what he was told...but who knows😏 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted February 23, 2023 Report Share Posted February 23, 2023 31 minutes ago, JurassicGTS said: Their 2nd car is going to be their new demo model and won't be for sale, until they have registered it put a few miles on it and can probably sell on at a mark up. Its Python Green. Python or Acid? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JurassicBGTS Posted February 23, 2023 Report Share Posted February 23, 2023 22 minutes ago, Menoporsche said: Python or Acid? Their current demo is Acid, which is one I had considered but would have faced divorce making it an even more expensive purchase. The 2 new cars arriving in March they gave me an option on were Python and Arctic. I chose the Arctic and the Python will be their new demonstrator. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hexamu Posted February 23, 2023 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2023 16 minutes ago, JurassicGTS said: Their current demo is Acid, which is one I had considered but would have faced divorce making it an even more expensive purchase. The 2 new cars arriving in March they gave me an option on were Python and Arctic. I chose the Arctic and the Python will be their new demonstrator. Yes not sure I could live with the python everyday. Could probably go red at a push but much prefer the greys and black tones as prefer to be inconspicuous. I am surprised someone cancelled their order. Love the GT4 look as well but worry it would not be good daily driver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted February 23, 2023 Report Share Posted February 23, 2023 I could certainly live with Python. Acid would be pushing it. But these bold colours need to be seen in the metal, photos rarely capture the impression accurately. Hexamu there are a few of us who were nervous about bold colours, but I don’t remember anyone who regrets their choice. They work so well with Boxsters and they get a great reception. I think because they are small convertibles so there is less paint. I’ve seen an orange Macan - no thanks!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JurassicBGTS Posted February 23, 2023 Report Share Posted February 23, 2023 1 hour ago, Menoporsche said: I could certainly live with Python. Acid would be pushing it. But these bold colours need to be seen in the metal, photos rarely capture the impression accurately. Hexamu there are a few of us who were nervous about bold colours, but I don’t remember anyone who regrets their choice. They work so well with Boxsters and they get a great reception. I think because they are small convertibles so there is less paint. I’ve seen an orange Macan - no thanks!! Marbella had a Lava Orange Macan in yesterday. It looked awful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patt Posted February 23, 2023 Report Share Posted February 23, 2023 Is that the "Papaya Metallic" ? I think that would look good on the Box ? The lave orange looks dull and more red to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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