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Old 07-19-2008, 09:36 PM
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Originally Posted by engnr1 View Post
Today I went down to HBL Porsche near Tysons Corner, VA and placed an order for a 2.7, Ruby Red w/ Sand, Bi-Xenons, Bose, PCM, heated seats, mats, colored crests on 17" wheels. Just enough technology to make it interesting, otherwise keeping it pure with the 5-speed, distinctive engine note and great ride and handling on the basic tire/wheel combo. I can modify the order up to the beginning of September if I decide to go crazy with options but I like my basic setup.

Wife liked the basic demo model (her first time in a Cayman), we bashed around the back roads near Wolf Trap and she was hooked. Got about 8% off MSRP.

NOW MY QUESTION: Mfr date is mid-late September. I am very tempted to do German delivery, may be Oktoberfest time in Munich around then! Has anyone done German delivery? Is it like the BMW experience (which I understand from my friend is the gold standard, with the museum pick-up area, etc)? I have frequent flyer miles I need to use or lose.
Super Moderator Gator Bite did tourist delivery and told a great story...Here's some links:

Tourist Delivery

Day 1 - Tourist Delivery

Day 3 - Tourist Delivery

Day 11 - Tourist Delivery - Nurburgring

Day 12 - Tourist Delivery - The End

He used this experience to compile an exhaustive FAQ on the subject:

The Cayman Club - FAQ: Miscellaneous

And another member has also recounted his experience:

From Dream to Reality – The Story of My Tourist Delivery (European Delivery) Cayman S

Happy reading... I doubt you'll have any questions about the process if you read all this.

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