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Hi there
I've just bought an 4S convertible and will pick it up this week. My dealer has sent me a pretty unexpected form, a "Non Export Agreement". It says that there was a $15,000.- penalty which I would have to pay if the car was exported outside of the USA within 12 months of the initial purchase date. Porsche apparently doesn't like Europeans to buy cars in the USA which could be attractive for them due to the favorable exchange rate. I live and work in Europe and Seattle and the dealer probably thought that I plan something like that... I've protested but the dealer insists that every buyer of a Porsche in the USA has to sign this agreement. I just can't believe that. Is that true? I think it's an unacceptable restriction which probably not many of us would be willing to accept. If I buy and pay a car, I want to do with it whatever I wish. Did all of you 997 buyers have to sign such an agreement? Thanks for your quick and appreciated replies
Cheers,
Mike
First question is, How would they know if you did export their car? I don't think anyone at customs is going to call and ask their permission. What if you planned a vacation to Canada or Mexico? I think it's intended to intimidate people from coming here to buy the car but other than a potential warrantee problem back in Europe I don't think they would ever know.
If you where to take the car back to Europe, keep it registered in the US for 12 months. If you where to take the car back to Germany you could be eligible for a refund on import duties from the US depending on how soon you did it. For that you may need help from Porsche.
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07 Carrera S ?
Looks like it could happen. Years ago I came close to buying a Porsche 911 SC but settled for a Corvette. This time I'm going to do it! Things should come together and allow me to buy a new Porsche about the time the 07's start showing up.
So, anyone want to take the time to bring me up to speed?
911 Carrera S $81,400
Exterior Color, Black
Interior Color, Stone Grey Full Leather $3,365
Aerokit $6,990
Self Dimming Mirrors $385
Carrera Power Kit $16,900
Sport Chrono Package Plus $920
Sport shifter $765
19" Carrera S Wheel
Adaptive Sports Seats $3,055
Heated Seats $480
Fire extinguisher $140
Footrest in Aluminum $250
Extended Navigation Module $2,275
Electronic Logbook $650
Telephone module $960
Handset for Telephone Module $260
Bose High End Sound Package $1,390
Remote CD Changer $650
With the intended $40,000.00 in options the price jumps to $120,835.00. I've noticed that the cars my local dealer are not optioned nearly this heavy. Will I be regretting driving the price up so high?
Additionally, is there value in the power kit? or would I be better off spending the money with a tuner? Ditto for the aero kit.
I'm a Skip Barber graduate and former "local" Autocross champion with the Corvette. Where I live I'll have the opportunity to drive the car near it's limits almost everyday.