Selling my Turbo, only 277 miles

[nick776]

My suspicion - this is a new trade concept based on tariffs. Get the last pre-tariff model of something that is quite desirable at as low a price as possible, wait for tariffs to bite and then sell at an inflated price. Car-bitrage, if you like.

I was a bit off, I found the window sticker and added it to the listing. Sticker price was $130,345, I had mistakenly entered the price of the PPF and ceramic in the total, which was about $133k, that is what I have in it. It's not a scam, I just REALLY hate the electric car part. This is a hard lesson, but I will take it on the chin. I should have listened to others but I did not. I am sure for some people it is fine, but for me it feels like driving my golf cart, only with a lot more power and much different sound.

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[daveo4EV]

I was a bit off, I found the window sticker and added it to the listing. Sticker price was $130,345, I had mistakenly entered the price of the PPF and ceramic in the total, which was about $133k, that is what I have in it. It's not a scam, I just REALLY hate the electric car part. This is a hard lesson, but I will take it on the chin. I should have listened to others but I did not. I am sure for some people it is fine, but for me it feels like driving my golf cart, only with a lot more power and much different sound.

 

[Wivenhoe]

Did you but a $ 130k car without an extended test drive to confirm whether or not it drove like a golf cart.

 

[GrahamE]

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[off]

We must have a pretty good relationship with our local store, they gave my wife a new 4S with 26 miles to drive for a week. Returned it with 450 miles. She decided it was right for her and we picked out another 4S with the right options.

Hopefully you get rid of it soon!

 

[nick776]

Did you but a $ 130k car without an extended test drive to confirm whether or not it drove like a golf cart.

I test drove it, and I remember commenting during the drive that it felt odd to not have paddle shifters. I'm use to driving BMW M cars primarily, have had a couple of ICE Porsche SUVs though. To me, it's the "soul less" aspect about it that bothers me the most. There is no spirit per se, just raw power--not that "just raw power" is a bad thing, just prefer the burble and pop to go along with it.

 

[nick776]

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This is precisely what I imagine!

 

[Petzi]

it is interesting to see that there are people that can spend 130k for something they do not like…

 

[nick776]

it is interesting to see that there are people that can spend 130k for something they do not like…

No, at the time I THOUGHT I loved it. I thought there would be an "adjustment period" for electric cars and that I would eventually become use to it. I was wrong, SO SO TERRIBLY WRONG.

 

[seabird]

No, at the time I THOUGHT I loved it. I thought there would be an "adjustment period" for electric cars and that I would eventually become use to it. I was wrong, SO SO TERRIBLY WRONG.

277 miles isn't even beginning an "adjustment period".

Not saying you should keep it, but you can hardly have learned anything more in less than one charge than you did on the test drive. Seems like you would get used to the lack of engine noise more easily than getting used to vaporizing $20K.

If you got a good deal on it, why not send that goodwill back to the dealer? They can surely use a loaner and you can get a gas Macan or Cayenne that you like. I can't imagine trying to sell anything over $10K on Facebook, let alone $100K.

 

[sor]

Just needed to do the track day most likely to see what fun it can be. Then again you can’t drive like that on city streets.

I think it’s natural to miss the noises, but on the other hand you never need to deal with a gas pump again, which is sooo worth it for a car that is actually drive regularly and in bad weather.

With such low mileage you can probably swap it out with the dealer if you have a relationship.

 

[tmrqs]

Something tells me…

 

[nick776]

277 miles isn't even beginning an "adjustment period".

Not saying you should keep it, but you can hardly have learned anything more in less than one charge than you did on the test drive. Seems like you would get used to the lack of engine noise more easily than getting used to vaporizing $20K.

If you got a good deal on it, why not send that goodwill back to the dealer? They can surely use a loaner and you can get a gas Macan or Cayenne that you like. I can't imagine trying to sell anything over $10K on Facebook, let alone $100K.

I've sold cars as high as $80k on FB before. What are some of the most respected automobile sale sites out there? I can list there as well.

 

[nick776]

I just wanted to say to all of you rude pricks that the car just sold. As I said would happen, I did not lose a dime. There was nothing more to the story.

 

[pdealessandrini1930]

No, something is not right, I missed an option. Thank you for pointing it out.

Your build is missing Neodyme RS Spyder wheels and painted keys at the very least. I did not go through it with a fine tooth comb. Yes, I got a tremendous discount off the car, and $115k is not my lowest price, it was just what I chose to list at.

Hi to All.

As one of so many legacy brand addicted Porsche owners (since 1987…), and lots of models although most being 911 variants, panameras and Macan 4S petrol heads….. I this this a great deal except….. The amount of live beta testing done through we the general public of Porsche going from gasoline to electric is frightening.

software gremlins are abundant and unpredictable.

Owner requires full OEM warranty absolutely to survive.

One my dearest friends is one of Porsche USA’s largest Dealerships.

Just yesterday 5/29, we caught up and I said he’s lucky he’s getting Factory Warranty revenues for the many gremlins popping up.

He replied some crucially important car ownership quiet facts:

1. Dealers get paid technician labor rates same for ICE and EV. Ok. Understood.
2. ICE service requires parts and such with hefty margins (true for all brands); EVs do not. Great for car owner bad for dealer!!
3. Service requires mechanic to monitor electronics being updated with actions every 15 mins so they cannot plug car in and walk away for 6hours on major software events so they complain they cannot work on more lucrative ICE cars
4. Dealership Billing Dept needs to be absolutely precise in submitting papers to Porsche or they won’t get warranty service claims paid requiring more Dealer Admin Dept resubmissions.

my conclusion was I was shocked and believe that as I continue owning my EV I will do so ONLY with Factor my warranty and dealership records showing my warrranty is valid. If not I’ll own an ICE Porsche.

if I or anyone buys private to private an ICE that’s one thing. For EV I would do so too and this is a great deal BUT armed with VIN # I would check with a reputable Porsche dealership to ensure they would recognize warranty validity so I can get serviced properly and covered by the OEM warranty

Happy Motoring.

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