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[eek]

Worst experience I had was at Vauxhall in Bury. You'd think that the brand was suited to the town - both are suitably bland but I was interested in the Ampera at the time because of the potential savings of an electric vehicle and it looked like one of the nicer ones.

They couldn't believe anyone wanted something so stupid. Vauxhall sold less than 1300 in 3 years

[FMCG]

Own a decade old 911 aka 996 Turbo S Cabriolet so when it goes in for servicing have a loaner.

Modern "911" is a lovely car and has more modern feel/ride etc. The Panamera is a great car with much more internal room for the rear passengars. The latter just feels a little bigger on the road.

I would never turn up at a clients with a Porsche and so have the garage queen and a typical german luxobarge. Do not work in IT nor Finance so "moneys tight" and do not want "how much are we paying xxxxx"

If could only have one car and not fear car-park-envy, the Pan would most certainly be right up there on the shortlist. Just about blends in with traffic. Decent size for occupants. Drives very well and hides it size and steers very well when being hussled. Naturally, it is more practical than the 911 whlilst keeping much of the style and performance associated with the marque. Fuel economy is not ridiculous either.

[WTFH]

Did you believe that the Louboutin high heel shoes would help your cause, then?

I have to tuck my, um, torque wrench, in somewhere.

[MrMarkyMark]

I wasn't wearing a cloth cap, but surely they would look and based on my apparent age/dress sense I am pushing towards a mid life crisis, therefore perfect fodder for their sales patter.

Did you believe that the Louboutin high heel shoes would help your cause, then?

[WTFH]

Another car thread

They also can't treat you like dirt for looking like you shouldn't really be in a Porsche garage.

I wasn't wearing a cloth cap, but surely they would look and based on my apparent age/dress sense I am pushing towards a mid life crisis, therefore perfect fodder for their sales patter.

[WTFH]

WTFH, yesterday....

The pink balloon burst before I went car shopping.

[Antman]

Is a pretty good idea, but without the tash.

[northernladuk]

Bit harsh on stek, without knowing what he looks like. It's only on the edge of Bolton and easily escapable without touching the residential area.

I've met Stek and that's what I based my comment on

Walk in to the dealership in a suit and they think they are gonna get audited or something.

[LondonManc]

Experience probably depends on the individual you deal with and/or the dealership.

It is the same with other marques. My worst experience has been with a BMW dealer who were totally disinterested in selling me a car....twice !

My sales experience at Porsche Hatfield was excellent, but I put it down to the salesman

Worst experience I had was at Vauxhall in Bury. You'd think that the brand was suited to the town - both are suitably bland but I was interested in the Ampera at the time because of the potential savings of an electric vehicle and it looked like one of the nicer ones.

[MrMarkyMark]

Bit harsh on stek, without knowing what he looks like. It's only on the edge of Bolton and easily escapable without touching the residential area.

Northern Lads met him......might be very accurate

[LondonManc]

They also can't treat you like dirt for looking like you shouldn't really be in a Porsche garage. Everyone in Bolton looks like that.

Bit harsh on stek, without knowing what he looks like. It's only on the edge of Bolton and easily escapable without touching the residential area.

[MrMarkyMark]

They also can't treat you like dirt for looking like you shouldn't really be in a Porsche garage. Everyone in Bolton looks like that.

WTFH, yesterday....

[northernladuk]

Porsche Bolton were much more friendly when I bought my Cayman. Their philosophy was to get you in a car for a test drive to get you to fall in love with it. Worked a treat.

They also can't treat you like dirt for looking like you shouldn't really be in a Porsche garage. Everyone in Bolton looks like that.

[Freud]

I looked at a Macan but was put off by the attitude of the dealer.
The Porsche Guildford receptionist was so rude and condescending, closely followed by one of their salesmen, that it put me off buying a Porsche.
If that's how badly they treat prospective customers who want to spend money, how are they going to treat you if you need after-sales assistance?

Experience probably depends on the individual you deal with and/or the dealership.

It is the same with other marques. My worst experience has been with a BMW dealer who were totally disinterested in selling me a car....twice !

My sales experience at Porsche Hatfield was excellent, but I put it down to the salesman

[LondonManc]

Even cheaper in Cyprus

Porsche Centre Cyprus - Porsche AG

Hardly somewhere for a casual drive out to on a weekend though.