Early new car delivery??

[bjacks]

One of my mates ordered a new 911 C4S a few months back, gaining a late Feb/early March delivery slot, with a Jan build slot.
He's just had a call from the dealers to let him know that the car is actually in their showroom 2 months early.
From what I have read over the years it is very uncommon for a car to be built and delivered early, especially a demanded model like the C4S. It has a pretty cracking spec and rare Atlas grey paintwork so what are the chances that it is a cancelled order? Would they have to let you know?
He's a bit suspicious that it's early - are people cancelling for the forthcoming 997?

Cheers for any insight chaps,

Ben

[peterb]

Don't forget that the spec of a car already on the order book can be altered - this doesn't necessarily mean that two month's worth of production have been cancelled. It may just be that the dealer had one cancellation and decided to re-spec that production slot to match your mate's requirements.

[scillyisles]

This is quite common and is nothing to worry about. [img]images/graemlins/thumbs.gif[/img]

[JohnH]

Doubt it is anything to do with the 997 as wide body versions will not be out for a couple of years

[bjacks]

Good news then. You just always hear of nightmare stories about people waiting months and months for their new cars.

[wazza]

What would be wrong with the car if it is early or even if it is a cancellation? [img]images/graemlins/confused.gif[/img]
As long as the spec is the same there is no issue. He should be rejoicing [img]images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]

[Carps]

Unless his money were tied up until the original delivery date. I wouldn't fancy having a new car sitting in a showroom for a couple of months with everyones kids playing in it and dribbling all over the dash...

[tanoga]

Sounds like a good opportunity to negotiate a discount for taking early delivery. All you funds are tied up in a high interest savings account and you will loose interest payments for early withdrawal of the cash. Does the dealer really want the car in stock for 2 months. I doubt it so don't look to keen on taking delivery and try to use the situation to your benefit.

[bjacks]

I'm sure he's got the cash ready but I can see plenty of reasons why one wouldn't have, eg not yet sold previous car/house etc. The dealer just called him and said "it's here", now warning that is was due to arrive. I'd be pretty bloody excited if it was mine [img]images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]
Thanks again guys,

Ben