Getting a GTR Black Series...

Old Apr 28, 2021 | 05:49 PM
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thats about $10K USD, right?

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Dealers are trying to markup anything they can, just like they did when the AMG GTR's came out. Now with just a pricier and likely more rare car

From late 2018...


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Old Apr 28, 2021 | 08:13 PM
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thats about $10K USD, right?
I don’t follow. That was Ontario, California
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Old Apr 28, 2021 | 08:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Skilly
Ferrari NewPort Beach..
Wait, are you saying that Ferrari Newport Beach are charging your friend a $200k adm on a SF90S?

And yes Ferrari to my knowledge does use the Rolex model, as in ADs aren't allowed to charge over msrp.

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Old Apr 28, 2021 | 09:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Wolfman
I don’t follow. That was Ontario, California
I saw Ontario and my Canadian kicked in...sorry (also a Canadian thing)
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Old Apr 28, 2021 | 09:24 PM
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Originally Posted by soulsea
Wait, are you saying that Ferrari Newport Beach are charging your friend a $200k adm on a SF90S?

And yes Ferrari to my knowledge does use the Rolex model, as in ADs aren't allowed to charge over msrp.
well, yes. But my bad, I overshot the runway.

I circled back with him on your statements, and you are on point. They gave him a $700K price and I immediately went to a price point of $500K ish for it not realizing that the spider is coming in/around that $200K premium. That said, it is correct to say that he doesn't have any contractual commitments/restrictions in terms of resell or lighting it on fire once he owns it. The F8 is the same too hence my joy in grabbing his throw back when he's ready!
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Old May 1, 2021 | 08:53 AM
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Here’s a couple of new videos to entertain you while you wait for your car;




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Old May 6, 2021 | 09:04 PM
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I got a call today from my dealer my car is delayed from second quarter to the end of the year
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Old May 7, 2021 | 11:30 AM
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I got a call today from my dealer my car is delayed from second quarter to the end of the year
With the current GT Series platform being replaced in 2022, will all BS production be considered model year 2021 regardless of delivery date? What happens if current order fulfilment spills into 2022?
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Old May 7, 2021 | 12:48 PM
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Originally Posted by MCLAMBO
With the current GT Series platform being replaced in 2022, will all BS production be considered model year 2021 regardless of delivery date? What happens if current order fulfilment spills into 2022?

I have no idea to say the truth but it’s really just some bad news to me and wanted to share the news to listen from others who are waiting on there order.
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Old May 7, 2021 | 01:25 PM
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Wasn't Porsche still producing 991.2 Speedsters when the fist 992s were also being produced?

I think what's happening with all these manufacturers is deceiving, as in just because there's delays it doesn't mean that they're not making the cars. My guess is that all the cars are still going to get produced in their allotted time frame and then they'll just sit waiting for chips.

Similar to this situation:

https://www.thedrive.com/news/40458/...-chip-shortage

I could be wrong but this would be the way to get them all in as 21MY and get them out of the factory for new gen retooling, but yet none of us will have them until they get the chips. Again, also keep in mind that MB is now shipping new cars to VPC without chips and they just sit there parked waiting for them.

This is all speculation of course but it seems to make sense and other manufacturers are doing the same thing. My Durango Hellcat has been built and sitting parked somewhere at the factory for over a month now, exactly the same as my BS.
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Old May 7, 2021 | 02:17 PM
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I've heard of two BS that were complete in as of April 29th that are waiting at the port currently to be shipped to the states.
I also saw on Youtube that there was a Magma Beam BS that was delivered to a customer in Hermosa Beach California.
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Old May 7, 2021 | 02:27 PM
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Originally Posted by beller21
I've heard of two BS that were complete in as of April 29th that are waiting at the port currently to be shipped to the states.
I also saw on Youtube that there was a Magma Beam BS that was delivered to a customer in Hermosa Beach California.
Are you talking about this video?


If so that's not a delivery video. It's hard to tell what it is without seeing the plates but chances are it's like the one in FL that was filmed testing with manufacturer plates.

No BSs have been delivered to any customer in the US ... but I'd be suuuuuuuper happy to be wrong on this one.
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Old May 7, 2021 | 02:36 PM
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Originally Posted by MCLAMBO
With the current GT Series platform being replaced in 2022, will all BS production be considered model year 2021 regardless of delivery date? What happens if current order fulfilment spills into 2022?
Same here. Was originally a February build, then June, now Q3 due to parts shortages. Apparently they’ve sourced an alternate supplier for the component(s) in question. I suspect it’s for carbon body work (in addition to the semiconductor shortage).
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Old May 7, 2021 | 03:11 PM
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Originally Posted by soulsea
Are you talking about this video?


If so that's not a delivery video. It's hard to tell what it is without seeing the plates but chances are it's like the one in FL that was filmed testing with manufacturer plates.

No BSs have been delivered to any customer in the US ... but I'd be suuuuuuuper happy to be wrong on this one.
Yupp that was the video I was talking about. Damn, I thought that was one that had been delivered.
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Old May 11, 2021 | 05:16 PM
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Ok so here's the problem with the GT Black Series ...

The longer I am made to wait for it the more I do stupid things.

First the CLK BS, and now if it checks out, it looks like I'm buying a one owner 2500 mile 2012 SLS coupe tomorrow.
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Old May 11, 2021 | 05:37 PM
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you are doing well with both of those. The only way you could do better was to buy an SLS BS.... a white one just sold for around $515k in 3 days in newport beach.
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Old May 11, 2021 | 05:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Doctodd33
you are doing well with both of those. The only way you could do better was to buy an SLS BS.... a white one just sold for around $515k in 3 days in newport beach.
Those are incredible, but I don't want to put that much towards one car, and honestly if I did I'd prolly get a 997.2 4.0 first.

The one I really want next is a nice example SL65 BS ... if I got that I would be satisfied with my AMG collection.

The problem is that the market is so crazy right now ... I got really lucky with the CLK and the SLS is also a good deal that fell into my lap, but chasing cars right now is not the thing to do. So the only way the SL65 is going to happen is if again one happens to fall my way rather than me shopping for one in the open market.

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Old May 11, 2021 | 06:09 PM
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Old May 11, 2021 | 06:32 PM
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you are doing well with both of those. The only way you could do better was to buy an SLS BS.... a white one just sold for around $515k in 3 days in newport beach.
Wow...already over $500k. I believe SLS BS will be the next SLS 300 in 15-20 years.
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Wow...already over $500k. I believe SLS BS will be the next SLS 300 in 15-20 years.
i hope so....cuz i bought an SLS BS in October when they were closer to $400k. It kinda sucks to not drive it much though, especially now in the summer rainy months in Miami. Any gullwing v8 SLS is going to only go up in value.

https://www.newportbeachautomotivegr...RJ7HA6EA010744
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i hope so....cuz i bought an SLS BS in October when they were closer to $400k. It kinda sucks to not drive it much though, especially now in the summer rainy months in Miami. Any gullwing v8 SLS is going to only go up in value.

https://www.newportbeachautomotivegr...RJ7HA6EA010744
I purchased my SLS BS around the same time. I do believe we’ll look back in 5-10 years and remember when these cars were still ‘only’ $400-$500k. I regret not grabbing a CGT and F40 before crossing into 7 digits.
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Soulsea, always admired your ever evolving collection of cars. Can't wait to see your BS... You are living the dream sir...
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Thanks guys, I really appreciate the nice words.

Well, it's official ...






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At this rate you’re going to need another or very much larger garage…..

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