(Lack of availability) of Boxster GTS 4.0 - Page 3 - Boxster/Cayman - PistonHeads UK

Having decided to take the plunge on a Boxster GTS 4.0 I have just called to place my order with my local dealer. He previously advised that delivery would be Q1 or Q2 2022 which was fine by me. He now tells me that Porsche have sent an update to all dealers saying that they should not expect any further GTS 4.0s until 2023 (with similar guidance for 911s). Orders placed prior to this notification may be honoured. Has anyone else heard this? Any suggestions as to how to overcome this delay? Are some dealers more likely to have an allocation than others? It's a first world problem and keeping my 981 GTS longer than expected is no hardship, but 2023 does seem a long way off!

Most new Porsche are experiencing delays due to well known supply chain issues and any new orders could well be 2023 delivery.

Yes, not surprised by this. The 718 4.0's are suffering from major supply issues. Not helped as far as I understand it with a faulty batch being produced earlier this year. 992 availability is much better, but you're still talking Q1 2022 possibly Q2.

av185 said: Most new Porsche are experiencing delays due to well known supply chain issues and any new orders could well be 2023 delivery. I would be utterly gob smacked if that was the case. I suspect come summer 2022 pretty much everyone will have their car.

My local OPC has been quite honest with me that in the next quarter they are only getting one Boxster and one Cayman, both allocated. They don’t know what they’ll get for the following quarter. I would not be at all shocked if OPC’s with considerable backlogs are now advising new customers/orders as being likely 2023. The truth is the OPC’s don’t get given long term forecasts of what they’ll be getting.

Also demand is running high for the n/a 4.0 litres, not just in the UK, but the US. With vehicles on back order it is no surprise that 2023 is being touted. The Boxster that I ordered back in January is still awaiting manufacture..

I ordered mine in nov 20 it arrived jun 21 , sadly I think waiting is now the norm

I put a deposit down with my dealer at launch. Waited 20 months and gave up, as did others I know. Dealer received an allocation of 2 some months later… 21 were originally on the waiting list… I live on an island. I have only seen 1 out and about.

My OPC has confirmed delays across a lot of models. They dont think it will mean a deposit placed now will result in a 2023 delivery. I really hope not.

RTA3 said: My OPC has confirmed delays across a lot of models. They dont think it will mean a deposit placed now will result in a 2023 delivery. I really hope not. Sorry - please could you clarify your second sentence: are you saying they are suggesting that deposits placed now will result in delivery later than 2023?

I enquired with my local OPC last week about a Cayman GTS 4.0 and a 992 GTS and was told availability on 992 was slightly better and could expect a car in Q1/2 of 2022, the Cayman was in shorter supply and there was a list of several people to be fulfilled. I was still told Q1/2 2022 for a Cayman. A deposit was required for a place in the queue for an allocation. The allocations for the remainder of 2021 were only 1 or 2 cars per month and all spoken for.

Boxsterjon said: RTA3 said: My OPC has confirmed delays across a lot of models. They dont think it will mean a deposit placed now will result in a 2023 delivery. I really hope not. Sorry - please could you clarify your second sentence: are you saying they are suggesting that deposits placed now will result in delivery later than 2023? I was trying to say, they dont think a deposit placed today will result in the car coming in 2023. The shortage of components is not going to cause such a long delay. Lots of conflicting opinions on this, safe thing to assume, there is going to be a delay.

I have now spoken with another OPC which is still estimating Q2 2022 delivery and they appeared genuinely shocked with the suggestion that it would be as late as 2023. I will be paying my deposit tomorrow and keeping my fingers tightly crossed. Quite literally, time will tell…

I was quoted Q2 2022 for a Cayman GTS 4.0 just yeaterday

If you can live with a Cat. lol https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202107155...

matt21 said: I was quoted Q2 2022 for a Cayman GTS 4.0 just yeaterday Likewise, with a possibility of Q1. That was two weeks ago.

Rob P said: matt21 said: I was quoted Q2 2022 for a Cayman GTS 4.0 just yeaterday Likewise, with a possibility of Q1. That was two weeks ago. Care to share where as GT4 availability my OPC saying none ?

ClubsportStr said: Rob P said: matt21 said: I was quoted Q2 2022 for a Cayman GTS 4.0 just yeaterday Likewise, with a possibility of Q1. That was two weeks ago. Care to share where as GT4 availability my OPC saying none ? Sure, was at Porsche Swindon. Good luck!

AmoCS said: If you can live with a Cat. lol https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202107155... My old car, ordering another one tomorrow to replace it. I’ve been told 8 months wait today. Btw the damage was a lot more than the advert makes out…

Neural said: AmoCS said: If you can live with a Cat. lol https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202107155... My old car, ordering another one tomorrow to replace it. I’ve been told 8 months wait today. Btw the damage was a lot more than the advert makes out… I approve of your colour choices.

ATM said: I approve of your colour choices. The next one will be shark blue !

Neural said: ATM said: I approve of your colour choices. The next one will be shark blue ! Bit bolder that. What about the gold wheels?

ATM said: Bit bolder that. What about the gold wheels? Yes.

Ordered my Cayman GTS at the beginning of July and was told a February build, March delivery. I was also told that I would get confirmation of this in September when Porsche should confirm my order.

See that all the 718 models except the Spyder and GT4 are now limited availability on the configurator....what does that say??

Holgate86 said: See that all the 718 models except the Spyder and GT4 are now limited availability on the configurator....what does that say?? the way its at the bottom in small print is sort of amusing , lets hide the disappointment

I could have miss read it, but the only one on the website that I can see with an asterisk showing limited availability is the Boxster 25 year edition.

Charlie_1 said: Holgate86 said: See that all the 718 models except the Spyder and GT4 are now limited availability on the configurator....what does that say?? the way its at the bottom in small print is sort of amusing , lets hide the disappointment I can't see that, where is it?

Here is a SPECIAL EDITION 25 Years for sale at OPC. https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202107315...

superc said: I could have miss read it, but the only one on the website that I can see with an asterisk showing limited availability is the Boxster 25 year edition. Correct, which as a limited edition is why it's limited availability.

Twinfan said: superc said: I could have miss read it, but the only one on the website that I can see with an asterisk showing limited availability is the Boxster 25 year edition. Correct, which as a limited edition is why it's limited availability. Agreed i need to learn to read properly , I will stand in the corner for 15 minutes

AmoCS said: Here is a SPECIAL EDITION 25 Years for sale at OPC. https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202107315... That has been for sale for weeks now, close to a month. That is hasn't been snapped up suggests the price is too over-egged.

Boxsterjon said: Order placed with Porsche East London for Q2 2022 delivery with 2% discount via Coast to Coast Cars. Very happy. Lets face it, thats a 2% discount which will be recouped AND MORE on your payments...but congrats on your order.

Boxsterjon said: julian987R said: Lets face it, thats a 2% discount which will be recouped AND MORE on your payments...but congrats on your order. No - I will be paying cash well then... you have done very very well there, double congrats to you!

julian987R said: That has been for sale for weeks now, close to a month. That is hasn't been snapped up suggests the price is too over-egged. Or the fact that it’s listed as a Boxster S in the approved used search and therefore not as many people are seeing it?

Shiverman said: julian987R said: That has been for sale for weeks now, close to a month. That is hasn't been snapped up suggests the price is too over-egged. Or the fact that it’s listed as a Boxster S in the approved used search and therefore not as many people are seeing it? Ah maybe so! That is how I got my R, (albeit a different platform) it was listed wrong and only appeared in AT under the unlisted. That said, I still think it would have gone by now. Those that got an allocation are the max audience, I don't imagine there are others jonesing for one.....and for those that didn't, the buzz has worn off.

julian987R said: Ah maybe so! That is how I got my R, (albeit a different platform) it was listed wrong and only appeared in AT under the unlisted. That said, I still think it would have gone by now. Those that got an allocation are the max audience, I don't imagine there are others jonesing for one.....and for those that didn't, the buzz has worn off. I had the same when I bought a Golf R for Mrs S. it had no picture or spec on the VW approved site and turned out to be a pretty-reg that they couldn’t even find in the storage facility. Got a great deal and had pretty much depreciation free motoring for 2.5 years. Hear what you say about the B25 and don’t disagree. I think it will be one of those cars that gets a bit more attention after a year or so when people are shopping used GTS - and when the dealers put them in the right section as well!!!

julian987R said: AmoCS said: Here is a SPECIAL EDITION 25 Years for sale at OPC. https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202107315... That has been for sale for weeks now, close to a month. That is hasn't been snapped up suggests the price is too over-egged. I wonder if its because its black and the being that the original was silver it detracts from the anniversary theme. Or as you say could just be overpriced.

Boxsterjon said: I have just double checked the order form and the discount is actually 3% which, in Porsche world, is pretty impressive. If you’re in the market and not too fussed about which OPC you use, I would recommend giving Coast to Coast a try. That’s great. I’ve used c2c for the other cars and it’s a slick process That said, when I bought my 4.0 neither dealer would honour the price in the end, admin error apparently, so get your deposit down fast and most importantly, enjoy!!

OPOGTS said: That’s great. I’ve used c2c for the other cars and it’s a slick process That said, when I bought my 4.0 neither dealer would honour the price in the end, admin error apparently, so get your deposit down fast and most importantly, enjoy!! Thank you - deposit paid and signed agreement received so hopefully I should be covered.

Voodoo Blue said: I wonder if its because its black and the being that the original was silver it detracts from the anniversary theme. Or as you say could just be overpriced. Agreed it just looks all wrong in black. Silver helps the gold accents stand out more, and obviously looks closer to the original Boxster concept.

le_gazman said: Voodoo Blue said: I wonder if its because its black and the being that the original was silver it detracts from the anniversary theme. Or as you say could just be overpriced. Agreed it just looks all wrong in black. Silver helps the gold accents stand out more, and obviously looks closer to the original Boxster concept. I agree. Can’t wait to see a sliver 25 edition in the flesh. Will look fantastic hopefully

L.Len said: le_gazman said: Voodoo Blue said: I wonder if its because its black and the being that the original was silver it detracts from the anniversary theme. Or as you say could just be overpriced. Agreed it just looks all wrong in black. Silver helps the gold accents stand out more, and obviously looks closer to the original Boxster concept. I agree. Can’t wait to see a sliver 25 edition in the flesh. Will look fantastic hopefully I can say that after seeing 2 in GT Silver in the flesh they do look really good so you won't be disappointed

Boxsterjon said: OPOGTS said: That’s great. I’ve used c2c for the other cars and it’s a slick process That said, when I bought my 4.0 neither dealer would honour the price in the end, admin error apparently, so get your deposit down fast and most importantly, enjoy!! Thank you - deposit paid and signed agreement received so hopefully I should be covered. If I remember rightly, prices aren’t locked until your are at ‘build’, even with signed paperwork, that’s my recollection anyway. Not trying to worry you, just helping to make sure you’re fully locked - well done on a great deal otherwise !!

A few things to add. First the contract says the price can go up Secondly in my experience the dealers make promises eg Q1 or Q2 but when you get close it moves Thirdly they offer incentives then withdraw them saying that offer has been withdrawn just as lockdown (on the car ) gets close