rufmichan Posted 6June, 2019 Report Share Posted 6June, 2019 I was originally looking to get a feel of the newer Boxster especially the 987 vs 986, or even the early Caymans. I've found some dealers (Porsche and non Porsche) that stock some. Now after spending few days researching both cars, I'm now curious on the 911 especially the earlier 997 and 996. Based on your experience, is it normal to just ask for a test drive at the dealership? I'm not looking at the high end models such as the GT3 or Turbo, just the Carrera for the 911, and Boxsters or Caymen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArthurK Posted 6June, 2019 Report Share Posted 6June, 2019 Once you build up a relationship with a dealer you wont have an issue at all in test drives or even getting cars overnight from them. The biggest issue you face is that most of them will not carry 996 / 997 vintage cars in stock unless they are GT / Turbo cars. Even then you will struggle from the main Porsche franchised dealers to find such cars in their lots. You will have more success with the smaller independents out there in finding such cars. My personal experience has been great right from when I bought my first ever 911 back in '98 from PCM, where they would throw me the keys and let me go out on my own - Back then I was in my mid twenties too. AdRock 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rufmichan Posted 6June, 2019 Author Report Share Posted 6June, 2019 1 hour ago, ArthurK said: Once you build up a relationship with a dealer you wont have an issue at all in test drives or even getting cars overnight from them. The biggest issue you face is that most of them will not carry 996 / 997 vintage cars in stock unless they are GT / Turbo cars. Even then you will struggle from the main Porsche franchised dealers to find such cars in their lots. You will have more success with the smaller independents out there in finding such cars. My personal experience has been great right from when I bought my first ever 911 back in '98 from PCM, where they would throw me the keys and let me go out on my own - Back then I was in my mid twenties too. Yeah I don't expect most of them to have 996 or 997 in stock. For the dealer case I'm looking more towards Boxster and Cayman. Did you have to leave deposit or anything (other than usual procedural stuff like license, waiver etc) to be able to test-drive? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troubleshooter Posted 6June, 2019 Report Share Posted 6June, 2019 5 minutes ago, rufmichan said: Yeah I don't expect most of them to have 996 or 997 in stock. For the dealer case I'm looking more towards Boxster and Cayman. Did you have to leave deposit or anything (other than usual procedural stuff like license, waiver etc) to be able to test-drive? Mate, find a couple of private sales not too far from you and go look and test drive. no obligation to buy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rufmichan Posted 6June, 2019 Author Report Share Posted 6June, 2019 3 hours ago, Troubleshooter said: Mate, find a couple of private sales not too far from you and go look and test drive. no obligation to buy. Alright I'll probably go and see few in the coming weeks. I wasn't sure of this before as I don't want to waste their time without real offer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugh Posted 6June, 2019 Report Share Posted 6June, 2019 7 hours ago, rufmichan said: I was originally looking to get a feel of the newer Boxster especially the 987 vs 986, or even the early Caymans. I've found some dealers (Porsche and non Porsche) that stock some. Now after spending few days researching both cars, I'm now curious on the 911 especially the earlier 997 and 996. Based on your experience, is it normal to just ask for a test drive at the dealership? I'm not looking at the high end models such as the GT3 or Turbo, just the Carrera for the 911, and Boxsters or Caymen You would be better off coming out on a weekend run and grabbing some seat time in these cars, this will also allow you to get owners feedback/ownership experience first hand. Hard to get a valuable experience in these cars on a drive around the block, you really need to get to know them as they are all quite different cars. firstone and AdRock 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barks Posted 11June, 2019 Report Share Posted 11June, 2019 When I was looking for my 987 CS I looked at one Porsche Brighton had in stock - I was given the keys and let loose unsupervised for an hour without any problems. But I agree with Hugh - a wider variety at a PFA get together! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuHuiJun Posted 11June, 2019 Report Share Posted 11June, 2019 In china ,usually you will book a test drive online, fill in the information, the dealer will contact you to prepare for follow-up matters. Troubleshooter and firstone 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GC9911 Posted 11June, 2019 Report Share Posted 11June, 2019 10 hours ago, DuHuiJun said: In china ,usually you will book a test drive online, fill in the information, the dealer will contact you to prepare for follow-up matters. Long way to go for a test drive! firstone and Troubleshooter 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firstone Posted 11June, 2019 Report Share Posted 11June, 2019 10 hours ago, DuHuiJun said: In china ,usually you will book a test drive online, fill in the information, the dealer will contact you to prepare for follow-up matters. Welcome to the forum. DuHuiJun 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuHuiJun Posted 12June, 2019 Report Share Posted 12June, 2019 7 hours ago, GC9911 said: 很长的路要试驾！ hmm.some friendly dealer can let you test drive a long way，but some bad dealer only can let you test 3-5 kilometers, and individual dealers will also have their own test drive site 2/5000 7 hours ago, firstone said: 欢迎来到论坛。 thx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GC9911 Posted 12June, 2019 Report Share Posted 12June, 2019 1 hour ago, DuHuiJun said: hmm.some friendly dealer can let you test drive a long way，but some bad dealer only can let you test 3-5 kilometers, and individual dealers will also have their own test drive site 2/5000 thx Fair enough, welcome to the forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuHuiJun Posted 12June, 2019 Report Share Posted 12June, 2019 3 minutes ago, GC9911 said: 很公平，欢迎来到论坛。 thanks~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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