Anyone got a deposit for an electric 718 EV allocation?

[refazi]

I managed to get one from a NorCal dealer - who else put a deposit?

 

[daveo4EV]

if you don't have a commission number from PCNA/PorscheGermany you simply have a spot on a private dealer list that has no basis in reality…

a commission number is an allocated slot on a production schedule…I highly doubt there are any commission numbers at this point prior to any formal announcement or product reveal with detalis.

 

[refazi]

as long as it’s fully refundable (unlike some brands) I can wait patiently.

 

[Dabz]

My dealer is saying there's still not enough information about the model to even consider deposits at this stage

 

[atebit]

Dealers in my area are maintaining “interest lists” for $0, on which I am apparently in the first slot. Agreed that until there are customer allocations available, dealers taking “deposits” at this point are just taking money to write your name in a notebook…that hopefully doesn’t end up in the trash when the next new car manager takes over.

But, if/when I get “the call” for an allocation, it’ll look something like this:

 

[jkoya]

I managed to get one from a NorCal dealer - who else put a deposit?

Are you allowed to say what the deposit amount was ?

Back in 2022 when I ordered my Cross Turismo, Porsche of Stevens Creek required a $5,000 deposit. They actually sold the car to me for less than MSRP, which was rare during the pandemic.

 

[refazi]

Are you allowed to say what the deposit amount was ?

Back in 2022 when I ordered my Cross Turismo, Porsche of Stevens Creek required a $5,000 deposit. They actually sold the car to me for less than MSRP, which was rare during the pandemic.

still the same amount at the same dealer, they just don't allow credit cards anymore.

 

[mutro]

I made two deposits for the 718EV at Stevens Creek Porsche. One for the Boxster (#1 on the list) and one for the Cayman (#8 on the list) as I'm undecided on which model.

To see if the 718EV will be a good fit, I want to test ride it first since I'll be replacing my Macan EV, a very good daily driver for me. I realize it's a huge size downgrade from a 4 seater with a large trunk, but I don't think that'll be an issue since I also have a Honda minivan. Assuming the new 718 will have similar front and rear trunks as my current ICE Boxster, it should be sufficient for my needs 99% of the time. The real question for me is the level of comfort as my current Boxster is too rough riding.

 

[Administrator]

I made two deposits for the 718EV at Stevens Creek Porsche. One for the Boxster (#1 on the list) and one for the Cayman (#8 on the list) as I'm undecided on which model.

To see if the 718EV will be a good fit, I want to test ride it first since I'll be replacing my Macan EV, a very good daily driver for me. I realize it's a huge size downgrade from a 4 seater with a large trunk, but I don't think that'll be an issue since I also have a Honda minivan. Assuming the new 718 will have similar front and rear trunks as my current ICE Boxster, it should be sufficient for my needs 99% of the time. The real question for me is the level of comfort as my current Boxster is too rough riding.

Congrats! Are you keeping the ICE Boxster if you get one of the 718 EV?