Anyone recently purchased a new 997?

[adamred]

I'm considering making the major leap to a new 997, wondering if anyone on this forum has gone through the purchase process recently? I test drove a Carrera S last week and was offered a deal at about $8K off sticker for a well loaded example. $102 and change sticker for $94 and change.

Took almost no negotiation to get this offer, basically he said "I'll work out a smokin deal" I said, "Ok so what's the smokin deal?" Plus he'll find pretty much anything in the dealer network that matches what I want, just add a transport fee if he needs to bring it in from a distance.

Are buyers getting 7 or 8% or more like 10% or more off sticker price these days?

Thanks.
Adam

[blackcabby]

Depending on the year (there are some great leftovers from '08 and '09 still available), you should be able to get as much as 15% off MSRP on a 997 if you're willing to take something other than a '10.

[adamred]

Yeah that's what I'm hearing. The 09s up here go fast and you have to want what they have. Nice thing about a 10 is I can get exactly what I want, plus a few nice features added in the 2010 model. We'll see...I'm keeping my eye out for '08, '09 and 10s...

[blackcabby]

Take a look at Byer's Porsche in Columbus, Ohio. Last I checked, they had an '08 Cab in basalt black. There might be a pretty good deal to be had...

[dtakenname]

The new DFI engine got 40% less parts and no IMS, that alone worth way more than 15% savings on the older model. I would think twice.