I agree, and you could do that in the '80s. The only configuration you couldn't get was a narrowbody 930. But, everything else was available in wide or narrow, coupe, targa or cab, Carrera or Turbo. Of course, there was no AWD back then. You could spec out a Carrera with turbo-look and get the slantnose from Sonderwunsche, which could EASILY exceed the base Turbo Cabriolet price. Porsche was a lot happier to personalize than they are now. These days, unless your dealer is a heavy-hitter, your last name's gotta be Piech or Seinfeld to order up a truly unique car. Just opening up the checkbook won't get it done anymore, which kind of sucks, but that's what happens when the bean-counters are running the entire show.

 

Yeah that's no fun. I have a strong suspicion I'll be buying "cheap" cars and doing them they way I want from here on out (E30 M3, S2000, RS4, etc.). No joke - I could have each one of those three, modded or restored, and be under the price of a new 911.

 

Agree, then price it low, and ditch the Panamera/Cayenne. If you want a Porsche SUV/Sedan, buy an Audi.

 

One would think that if you wanted your order that special you'd just come down to the factory and do it there. I'd be really mad if they denied me rainbow stitching in the spec room. I'd get a wood painted 911 with orange leather, rainbow stitching, red wheels, and order from factory pink tire smoke, with GT3 RS graphics in green.

 

If you want a unique Porsche, go after-market.

 

yuck

 

Simply wrong. No. Your imaginary conversation is totally bullshit. Any one of us here on TS are capable professional Porsche sales staff and managers who understand the nuances and capabilities of the Carrera line and are more than able to pair the client with the correct car for their needs and more importantly ability.

Questions like "what cars have you owned", "have you been active with PCA track DE", "have you done any driving schools", "are you planning to attend DE's or will this be primairly a street car", "are you the primary driver, will anyone else have the keys", are what a professional would ask. Not anything that ends in a ! as you clearly assumed a career Porsche "salesman" would do.

The simple difference is if you put a skilled track driver in a GT2, RS or not, they are more than likely going to be over their head quickly. That version of the Carrera demands a skillset that VERY few have achieved. Fitting a client to the correct car is not, and I quote you, " Thats even more ultimate! Thats even better!"

You state that you are a track guy, I appreciate that. When you do decide to look at a Carrera please feel free to check with your local dealer. If he is the moron you assume he will be feel free to contact myself, Stoppie, Eric or any of the career professionals on TS to guide you to the most suitable variant of the Carrera line. With some time and conversation I am certain you will be directed to the appropriate vehicle.

 

Ummm, the Cayenne is half of Pcar sales worldwide. Kinda makes them like, half of the companys overall profit. Panamera surpassed all other model lines, mid and rear engine, last month in overall sales. Why would you take over half of your income stream and toss it out the window. So you make less money and have less financial backing to continue to develop the sports cars?

 

I've started 3 responses to this post and none of them came across polite

Well except Stoppie. He tried to sell me a 10 year old C Class Sedan when I wanted my CGT. I went elsewhere

 

Well except Stoppie. He tried to sell me a 10 year old C Class Sedan when I wanted my CGT. I went elsewhere[/quote]

Yeah, Stoppie can mow my lawn and pay me a dollar an hour.