My condolences for all the Porsche fans out there...

[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by TiMSport

I think the Rice Krispies are floating on the surface.

All soggy by now

[Buug959]

Originally Posted by M5Rick

All soggy by now

And salty...

[TiMSport]

Originally Posted by M5Rick

All soggy by now

Nah, they're vacuum packed.

[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by TiMSport

Nah, they're vacuum packed.

Then the big fish got them

[Sedan_Clan]

Originally Posted by M5Rick

Then the big fish got them

When Moby Dick swallows things they are preserved.

[Captain Blood]

Another one goes down!

Iran rescues dozens as UAE-flagged cargo ship sinks in Gulf https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/60773301

[wrickem]

The GM from my Porsche dealership just called me to let me know that the 2 (911 & Taycan) we have on order which were "expected" to arrive this summer are going to be delayed because of this. They're giving customers whose cars were on that boat first preference to rebuild/replace them.

They lost 10 customer cars. That number surprised me since I never think of them being a big dealership.

Oh well, they'll probably get here before the Bronco I ordered in December though

[Artemis]

Originally Posted by wrickem

The GM from my Porsche dealership just called me to let me know that the 2 (911 & Taycan) we have on order which were "expected" to arrive this summer are going to be delayed because of this. They're giving customers whose cars were on that boat first preference to rebuild/replace them.
They lost 10 customer cars. That number surprised me since I never think of them being a big dealership.
Oh well, they'll probably get here before the Bronco I ordered in December though

Heard the same:

Originally Posted by Artemis

A friend of mine has a GT4 RS on order. Delivery (Europe) was expected for mid 2022. Apart from the ongoing geopolitical events, especially after the Felicity Ace burnt and sunk near the Azores, no more hope for delivery this year. Looks like Porsche will ensure to give priority to customers of the sunk 1100.

[TiMSport]

Maybe these owners will get a free mug with some special sunken ship sort of commemorative logo on it.

Too soon?

[Sedan_Clan]

Porsche is doing what they can to help out those who were affected.

[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan

When Moby Dick swallows things they are preserved.

So was Michael Packard

[TiMSport]

I just read that Lamborghini will restart production of the Aventador. The Felicity Ace had 15 of them on board. Officially they had stopped manufacturing the Aventador but since this catastrophic event happened, they have decided to restart production specifically to replace those 15 lost vehicles.

There were actually a total of 85 Lambos on board that ship but most of them were the Urus SUVs.

"The Aventador LP 780-4 Ultimae was meant to be a final send-off trim for the V-12 supercar, with 770 horsepower, active aerodynamics, and four-wheel steering. It's set to be replaced with a hybrid-powered car next year."

[Watching The World Burn]

Originally Posted by wrickem

The GM from my Porsche dealership just called me to let me know that the 2 (911 & Taycan) we have on order which were "expected" to arrive this summer are going to be delayed because of this. They're giving customers whose cars were on that boat first preference to rebuild/replace them.

They lost 10 customer cars. That number surprised me since I never think of them being a big dealership.

Oh well, they'll probably get here before the Bronco I ordered in December though

Are they offering anything to customers who are being delayed (like yourself) to keep you from ordering from another manufacturer?

[wrickem]

Originally Posted by Watching The World Burn

Are they offering anything to customers who are being delayed (like yourself) to keep you from ordering from another manufacturer?

No, neither manufacturer did besides a decent deal when I ordered and also not marking them up. I knew it would be a long wait for all 3 and I'm okay with it in these weird times

I'd have felt much worse if mine were on the way and got burned on the boat and they made me to go to the back of the line

[spazzyfry123]

Originally Posted by Watching The World Burn

Are they offering anything to customers who are being delayed (like yourself) to keep you from ordering from another manufacturer?

It seems like they are by at least pushing them back to the front of the line. Of course, it would be nice to see something in addition to - honorary "My Car Sunk" T-shirt?

[Chick Webb]

Originally Posted by Watching The World Burn

Are they offering anything to customers who are being delayed (like yourself) to keep you from ordering from another manufacturer?

How about a "My Other Car is at The Bottom of the Atlantic" license plate frame? Milled from a billet of stainless steel, of course.