Anyone else get banned from the G8X section for making fun of its looks?

[CanAutM3]

Originally Posted by Tecnniqe

I mean, it is, so maybe they just nailed it

I find the e-tron RS-GT to be quite the stunner though in terms of looks, and performance wise, it is essentially a Taycan wearing better looking clothes, not too shabby IMO.

[minn19]

Originally Posted by CanAutM3

I find the e-tron RS-GT to be quite the stunner though in terms of looks, it is essentially a Taycan wearing better looking clothes, not too shabby IMO.

Agreed, wouldn’t mind something like that being my first electric car.

[FormulaMMM]

Originally Posted by CanAutM3

I find the e-tron RS-GT to be quite the stunner though in terms of looks, and performance wise, it is essentially a Taycan wearing better looking clothes, not too shabby IMO.

They've been advertising this during race broadcasts. It's gorgeous.



At the other end of the Audi performance spectrum, I've been building "stripper" rear-wheel drive R8's. Can't identify a single option I'd want other than color ($595).

Figured I'd request a quote. First offer was 2% off MSRP, estimated 6 months to build.

Question is whether to exchange one discontinued N/A engine for what I suspect will be another pretty soon.

[swagon]

Read on the Porsche page they are now expanding Exclusive Manufaktur with:

exterior wrap options, individual starting numbers, prints on the floor mats, illuminated door entry guards and logo projectors in the vehicle doors. Customers can choose to become designers themselves in the ordering process. Options include elements such as colours, logos, lettering and text.

Also Performance Parts range for new and discontinued models:

Cayenne: wheel set, floor mats, luggage compartment tray, roof basket and mud flaps are currently being tested for feasibility. Parts currently being newly developed include a performance chassis for the 996 generation of the 911 and for the Porsche 959

And also, which was inevitable, Manthey-Racing GT2 RS parts now available from the dealers, too. And 3D-printed 918 buckets.





https://newsroom.porsche.com/en/2021...ces-24483.html
https://newsroom.porsche.com/en/prod...nce-parts.html

Seeing how Porsche and BMW are pushing individual options only reassures me how much money there is to be made in this side of the business. Pretty soon, manufacturers are also going to offer options for your car that you unlock online, kinda like a subscription service.

From BMW

The next step will be to expand aftersales upgrades for vehicle functions on demand previously only available as optional equipment ex works. This will enable us to offer our customers additional vehicle functions they can use flexibly or just for a limited time, if they choose. This means they can continue personalising their vehicle and adapting it to their mobility needs on an ongoing basis... Features, like driver assistance systems, selected light and sound packages, or even suspension.

We expect the proportion of aftersales upgrades for vehicle functions to account for a significant percentage of our highly profitable optional equipment business in the future.

[stein_325i]

Originally Posted by GERMAN M3

Not to change the subject, but this gas shortage on the Southern / Eastern side of the US is crazy. Drove by six stations yesterday before finally finding some gas. Cars were stretched out onto the main road blocking traffic. People were yelling and screaming at each other, and these two ladies almost got into it. Insanity!
Anybody else encountering the same issues??
Enjoy the day guys!

Wife and I got gas for both our cars yesterday after hearing about North Carolina, we didn't have any issues, but as the news spreads I'm sure the lines will get longer as people start to panic.

[FormulaMMM]

Originally Posted by GERMAN M3

Not to change the subject, but this gas shortage on the Southern / Eastern side of the US is crazy. Drove by six stations yesterday before finally finding some gas. Cars were stretched out onto the main road blocking traffic. People were yelling and screaming at each other, and these two ladies almost got into it. Insanity!
Anybody else encountering the same issues??
Enjoy the day guys!

Originally Posted by stein_325i

Wife and I got gas for both our cars yesterday after hearing about North Carolina, we didn't have any issues, but as the news spreads I'm sure the lines will get longer as people start to panic.

My 2 closest stations were down to a pump or two with long lines. 3rd station no problem. Approaching $4/gallon for 93. People look pissed. Good luck to the elected persons who willfully curtail supply someday.

[stein_325i]

Originally Posted by CanAutM3

I find the e-tron RS-GT to be quite the stunner though in terms of looks, and performance wise, it is essentially a Taycan wearing better looking clothes, not too shabby IMO.

Audi moving to EV's does give them one big benefit: A proper RWD-based system.

[Tecnniqe]

Originally Posted by CanAutM3

I find the e-tron RS-GT to be quite the stunner though in terms of looks, and performance wise, it is essentially a Taycan wearing better looking clothes, not too shabby IMO.

Yep the GT is quite cool and would be nice with an ICE in it

I was aiming at the e-tron SUV

[Tecnniqe]

Originally Posted by stein_325i

Audi moving to EV's does give them one big benefit: A proper RWD-based system.

Thats wild, upside down indeed.

Although I struggle with no engine noise at all, like, tire noise is cool but it's deafening without the engine roaring.

I don't like this future, we have to go back

[RugbyBro]

This is so cool! Sedan_Clan you got a little more budget for your build

https://www.roadandtrack.com/news/a3...pecial-wishes/

[minn19]

Originally Posted by RugbyBro

This is so cool! Sedan_Clan you got a little more budget for your build

https://www.roadandtrack.com/news/a3...pecial-wishes/

Wow!

Even if I had the money, I don't think I want me developing anything car related.

[Sedan_Clan]

Originally Posted by RugbyBro

This is so cool! Sedan_Clan you got a little more budget for your build

https://www.roadandtrack.com/news/a3...pecial-wishes/

Lol! Damn! That's a hell of a.......build. My current build PNP8YBY3 is already at $139k. I'm so done messing with that configurator. Porsche is stealing my money, and quite rapidly too.

I've contacted about 15 Porsche dealerships. With the exception of my connect, none of those who have contacted me back are willing to budge off MSRP and some won't even budge off their over sticker prices. It looks like my 3% off is about the best that I'm going to get in this climate.

Originally Posted by minn19

Wow!

Even if I had the money, I don't think I want me developing anything car related.

Right?!? Porsche is doing more than I ever could on my own.

[Sedan_Clan]

Originally Posted by swagon

Read on the Porsche page they are now expanding Exclusive Manufaktur with:

Also Performance Parts range for new and discontinued models:

And also, which was inevitable, Manthey-Racing GT2 RS parts now available from the dealers, too. And 3D-printed 918 buckets.





https://newsroom.porsche.com/en/2021...ces-24483.html
https://newsroom.porsche.com/en/prod...nce-parts.html

Seeing how Porsche and BMW are pushing individual options only reassures me how much money there is to be made in this side of the business. Pretty soon, manufacturers are also going to offer options for your car that you unlock online, kinda like a subscription service.

From BMW

BMW has been doing the unlock online/app thing for some time now.

[CanAutM3]

Got a new notification today

[swagon]

Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan

BMW has been doing the unlock online/app thing for some time now.

I thought that was just for the ConnectedDrive apps. Frankly, never used any of it except a map update.

Originally Posted by CanAutM3

Got a new notification today

Did you get a pic from the production plant?

[Sedan_Clan]

Originally Posted by CanAutM3

Got a new notification today

Amaze-balls!!!

[Arcades]

We never get the fun stuff The G70 Wagon looks great actually.

https://www.roadandtrack.com/news/a3...ing-to-the-us/

[CanAutM3]

Originally Posted by swagon

Did you get a pic from the production plant?

Yup

[Arcades]

Originally Posted by CanAutM3

Yup

I really need to setup to do this.

[GERMAN M3]

Originally Posted by Arcades

We never get the fun stuff The G70 Wagon looks great actually.

https://www.roadandtrack.com/news/a3...ing-to-the-us/

Yeah....looks pretty good Arcades . But like you said, not coming to the US. :

[stein_325i]

Originally Posted by Arcades

We never get the fun stuff The G70 Wagon looks great actually.

https://www.roadandtrack.com/news/a3...ing-to-the-us/

This literally would have been perfect for my wife, of course we aren't getting it.

[GERMAN M3]

Originally Posted by stein_325i

This literally would have been perfect for my wife, of course we aren't getting it.

Unfortunately not!!