OPC Used 997 Negotiations

[jpbecker]

How much do you think its possible on average to get off the price of a 2 year old 997 advertised at an OPC?

 

[Rotorhead]

You would be in a stronger position as a 'cash buyer' - particularly towards the end of the month when they have targets to hit.

And, I know someone who is looking for a 987. Can you e.mail me the full spec of your Boxster.

Thanks

 

[jpbecker]

Yes I know it's the time waster aspect and test pilots that have made me decide just to PX the car.

 

[aardvark1614]

Make an offer , say £1500 or 10% below. If they except it then you know one of two things - that's the discount or it could have been more!

If they don't except it walk away. If they want the deal they will eventually counter offer then ask for more.

The key is make them believe you are going to buy a car, get competitive quotes from two other dealers and take days to negotiate not hours. The market is weak and they have targets; you are in control if you develope real alternative options.

Sorry to preach but they gouge big time - just been quoted a £300 premium for a set of 997 tyres but when I told them of my options they dropped price in a nano second.

 

[Dylan1]

my experience :go and see them at opc a week before end of month/quarter,if you find a car you like let them know you are serious.make an offer of 5-10%less than asking9depending on how brave you are or how much you like the car!)if they refuse then walk away and make sure they have your mobile no.wait till the day before end of month when their targets are on the line and see if they come near you.
i saved about 7% on the cayman s and 10% years ago on the 996
cheers and good luck

 

[Jamie Garside]

You will find that different OPC's belong to different dealer groups and therefore there will be varying attitudes to deals. For instance, in my experience Porsche Retail Group owned dealers (Reading/Guildford/Mayfair/Hatfield/Chiswick)* or London based are the least flexible on price whereas some of the franchises will do a deal.

* however they normally have the most extensive range of stock in the group and prepp'd to a high standard at Reading.

 

[PGAdamopoulos]

You have to keep in mind that OPC/dealers have to cover large overheads and capital recoveries from the cars sitting in their forcourts and/or being repaired.
As such, you should expect to pay a premium of a £3000 min., going up to 30-50% for higher valued/new vehicles.
That is why, if you buy 2nd hand is always much more economical to buy private, as long as you know what you are buying.
Px is the worse case scenario because the OPC/dealer has to make money from both vehicles. it is "wishful thinking" that you will loose from one but gain from the other, you loose from both; in exchange of a quick and hassle free exchange of vehicles.
Good Luck

 

[jpbecker]

Thanks guys, I'll let you know how I get on. I'm hooked by the car I'm after though so my wallet must remain under lock and key as long as possible[8|] I am impressed by the standard of used Porsches at my local OPC. The cars look like new.

 

[Dylan1]

my discount was at porsche hatfield on a car i found at their guildford branch opc so my admittedley limited experience is that if you try hard enough ,at the right time it doesnt matter where you go
you are right about the wide choice in the group tho-hence my car sourced from guildford to hatfield(my local opc)
dylan

 

[Dylan1]

its near end of month so why not try your luck