Buying a car directly from the factory is one of the most realistic experiences a consumer will ever experience.
From deciding every last detail from the paint scheme to performance parts and accessories, buyers arrive with a car that personifies their personality and quirks, but for the hundreds of gear heads whose car now rests at the bottom of the ocean, it can also become.
There was relief for Chris Benvie of New York when he found out his car was not the one used in the movie, but the one used in the TV show.
Due to the chaos caused by the Felicity, ‘The Composer’ went unnoticed after expressing Mayday over the radio and eventually lost hundreds of cars after some broke loose and crashed into each other.
Chris’ custom specPorsche was one of the dozens ruined and caused a major effect on the sports car market.
He sat down with Ed Bolian and Vinwiki to tell us the story.
Chris confirmed weeks before the events of The Composer that his car was safe and ready to leave Europe.
Chris discovered that some of his friends were waiting on The Composer to drop off their purchases.
Chris wondered where his car was when his friends had theirs.
Chris almost lost it when he received a notification that a new order for a car had been placed.
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Chris got the bad news that his car was one of the dozens damaged during the rough seas when he reached out to his local dealer.
The bad news continued for Chris.
Chris ended up in car buyer’s hell after he lost hundreds of cars on the Composer and the Felicity.
With dealers charging a premium for in-stock models and thousands of upgrades on back-order due to supply chain constraints, Chris had to decide between waiting on aTurbo S or opting for the less impressive performance parts.
Chris decided if he could wait a few more months, what would happen to the supply chains?