Okay, so Ive signed a contract and placed deposit on a new 911 early January. Now with price changes and mild spec changes PC telling me Ill be liable for new price jump despite having signed contract on certain terms etc back in January. Can't help but feel this is terribly unfair and beyond scope of contract. I can't see Porsche GB forcing new price on cars already gone to contract and on spec that is now not available on configuration. In essence the PC seems to be saying you have to wear any price change we decide upon. Thoughts?
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Presumably you will rely on the contract you've signed. What does it say about price increases post signing?
Gorsh
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I'm in a similar position with a deposit paid on a new GTS. My OPC explained to me there was a good possibility of a price increase in May, and as my car is expected to be a July delivery any increase would apply, but of course I have the option of backing out for a refund.
My understanding is that if your car leaves the factory after the price increase date then the increase applies.
Considering the current weakness of the pound I don't think the increase is unreasonable - in my case it adds approx £2500.
My understanding is that if your car leaves the factory after the price increase date then the increase applies.
Considering the current weakness of the pound I don't think the increase is unreasonable - in my case it adds approx £2500.
The contract as I'm sure almost every PC sales contract does, says that Porsche reserve the right to change spec, price, delivery date etc etc. So I guess the issue I have is that the signing of a contract as written is not the normal bilateral agreement. The seller can change almost every item on the agreement And Ive agreed to that and accepted in advance any and all changes. Its surprising that this is the approach Porsche GB demand their centers around the country adhere to. In hindsight I should have noticed this clause but I didn't and Ill accept the outcome if that is a dearer car. What I think Porsche GB could do better is communicate clearer via the PC's to those already under contract the impact of that change of pricing or any other of the variables, via a formal email saying clearly it was X it is now X plus whatever the % increase is and laying out the options open to clients. Under the contract the client has only the option to cancel if the build /delivery date has not been set by Porsche yet, once that happens its all in for the buyer under whatever the variable terms may turn out to be fixed at. I guess it's an indication of just how in demand their product is that they can abide by such actions, there are few other firms that I can think of where post signing, the contract is open to such changes. Indeed consumer statutes cannot normally be contracted out of. The change in price isn't massive but as usual its the principal that grates. I pity the sales guys who have to navigate these issues with the clients, I don't think they are given much information either.
ajriches01
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Panamera went up by 1,500 plus accessories 4%. Luckily took a cancelled slot to avoid it but it would have been almost a 5k difference...
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