Seattle dealer recommendations?

[marc]

I'm looking for recommendations in the Seattle area and would appreciate input.
Thanks!

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[Vercingetorix]

Make the drive to Beaverton.

 

[marc]

There is a Porsche dealer in North Seattle and one in Bellevue. I was hoping that someone has experience with the local dealers, as opposed to my renting a car to travel to another state. (I'm presently without a car.)

 

[WasserGKuehlt]

There is a Porsche dealer in North Seattle and one in Bellevue. I was hoping that someone has experience with the local dealers, as opposed to my renting a car to travel to another state. (I'm presently without a car.)

Welcome to the area. I like P of Bellevue's parts department, and some of the Service Advisors.. ?

Porsche North Seattle (actually in Lynnwood) is the recently-relocated Porsche of Bellingham; from what I hear, their star/most recommended salesperson (Nick Leader) did not follow them here. They're still new-ish (moved in late summer '23), so perhaps more amenable to deals.

Porsche of Bellevue was reasonably accommodating when I stopped by to kick tires before ordering. I've had a pleasant exchange with Robert Williamson (williamsonr22 at autonation), but it went nowhere - this was mid-summer '22, when their waiting lists were at 1+ year, and they charged ADM.

I ended up buying out of state (and I can wholeheartedly recommend the dealer, feel free to DM me if interested).

If you're considering buying new, being local won't really matter; if used, I'd recommend just stopping by the dealership until you meet someone you like/deem trustworthy. Over the years, my interactions with P of Bellevue have been just okay (I'm a thrifty consumer, so well outside their scope of interest.)

 

[marc]

I'm buying new--I'm presently out of state but decided it would be preferable to order from a Seattle dealer to coincide with my relocation there. Would you say that North Seattle or Bellevue would be preferable to the Tacoma dealer? All three are within reasonable distance....

 

[WasserGKuehlt]

I'm buying new--I'm presently out of state but decided it would be preferable to order from a Seattle dealer to coincide with my relocation there. Would you say that North Seattle or Bellevue would be preferable to the Tacoma dealer? All three are within reasonable distance....

I've had no interaction with Porsche Tacoma. I would suggest re-posting the thread/initial post in the PNW area, for better visibility. There are quite a few of us around, bust most are lurking. Your inquiry may get better traction there. Good luck..

 

[South Sound GTS]

I leased a 2024 GTS from Porsche of Tacoma a few months ago. No complaints. Ask for Guru

 

[rs67]

I went through most of the buying experience with Bellevue in Jan ‘23 and it was good. No pressure, good communication, no BS, and no ADM. I ended up buying privately just before I was putting down my deposit, as a ‘22 CT popped up out of nowhere which meant immediate joy, rather than waiting for the allocation spot. I have subsequently had one service visit and they were very good.

FWIIS, the guy I bought the CT from was a massive porsche gearhead and he refused to use the Tacoma location for service even though he lived nearby, and came to Bellevue instead.

If you are buying new, why not go to all three and see who offers the better deal(s)? I haven’t done that with Porsche, but usually works in the buyers favor for the other brands I have purchased.

 

[Ty Vil]

Call BC Christman at Seattle North - he's the sales manager and will shoot you straight.

 

[marc]

Thank you, I no longer need a new referral.

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