[TusharK]

According to a media report, Porsche is set to enter the pre-owned car segment on 8th June.



It is said that 'Porsche Approved' centres will provide customers the option to buy, sell or exchange certified pre-owned cars. The company aims to provide used cars at competitive prices. It will also offer accessories, insurance and financial support to customers.

The Volkswagen Group currently operates two used car verticals in India. Das WeltAuto was launched in 2019 and is said to have sold over 20,000 vehicles in 2021.

Audi also has its pre-owned car business called Audi Approved Plus. It currently has 14 centre across India.

Source: Car and Bike

Link to Team-BHP News

[Venkatesh]

Porsche India launches Porsche Approved used car program.

- Porsche becomes first sportscar brand in India to offer its used cars.

- Will provide a comprehensive warranty on its used cars for 12 months.

- All cars to go through a rigorous 111-point inspection.

- The first Porsche approved model in India - a 991 gen 911 GT3 that clocked about 35,000km on the odometer - was handed out to a customer in Kochi, Kerela.





Source

[Venkatesh]

Originally Posted by Venkatesh

- The first Porsche approved model in India - a 991 gen 911 GT3 that clocked about 35,000km on the odometer - was handed out to a customer in Kochi, Kerela.

Here's an interesting bit though - the car's original colour is Jet Black Metallic. But it has been changed as per the new owner's specification.

More pictures















Link

[vivekji05]

It's actually a wrap done by the Kochi dealer. Porsche now allows dealers to do mods like these and bill customers directly in an effort to make them viable.

Same for the Used car programme. Will help the dealers massively.

[akshaysehgal]

Originally Posted by TusharK

The Volkswagen Group currently operates two used car verticals in India. Das WeltAuto was launched in 2019 and is said to have sold over 20,000 vehicles in 2021.

Audi also has its pre-owned car business called Audi Approved Plus. It currently has 14 centre across India.

Thanks for this info. I honestly never heard about these!

Would love to hear from any BHPians, who have had experiences with these centers before. I assume the price would still have some premium as these used cars are dealt with, by VW and Audi, but is it worth it?

And as an owner, does listing your cars at these centers have any additional benefits (monetary or otherwise)?

[Porcupine]

This has been in the making for a long time now. In fact both of the last two Mumbai dealers had told me this was something being worked on and awaiting final approval from Porsche India. Good to see they've finally gotten it going!