New Keys

[tomk17]

I got a new 06 Boxster a few months ago and was only given one key (plus the valet key) at the time. Sales guy said something was wrong with key #2 and they would order another one. This went on for 2 months and althought the dealer was great, I kept getting excuses. In the meantime I read in various sources that dealers often are reluctant to hand over 2 keys on these cars, why I don't know. Bottom line is that I called the sales manager and said let's cut the bull and cough up key #2.

Few days later I got a call from parts saying the key is in, come on in for free programming (programming is a real chore with a whole screen full of fields to fill in PLUS the dealer needs to download keys codes from the Porsche mother ship). In the end I'm whole and happy - premier dealer in Rhode Island overall has been great. Love the car so far even though only have 2K miles on it - not a daily driver here in Northeast.

PS: I've become pretty tight with these guys and this little dealer in West Warwick RI told me they just won the national Porsche award for for selling the most "exclusive options" which are those really expensive options you see on the show room floor 911 cars like engine power packages, etc. They beat out Miami and California the long time favorites.