$5 Purchase Turns into a $95,000 Princess-Branded Porsche Taycan for Lucky North Carolina Resident

[LACruiser88]

December 19, 2022 9:00 AM EST   $5 Purchase Turns into a $95,000 Princess-Branded Porsche Taycan for Lucky North Carolina Resident

Kavita Torvi of Cary, N.C. is the Winner of Princess Cruises Porsche Giveaway, Which Attracted More than 850,000 Entries Across North America    SANTA CLARITA, Calif., Dec. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Talk about winner's luck! When Kavita Torvi of Cary, N.C., purchased a $5 Princess accessory ahead of an upcoming Princess Cruise, little did she know that it set the wheels in motion for an incredible turn of events that resulted in her winning a one-of-a-kind, $95,000 Princess-branded all-electric Porsche Taycan as part of a giveaway in conjunction with the Porsche Club of America (PCA).     Torvi's small purchase entered her into a drawing for the unique high-performance vehicle which is emblazoned with Princess' iconic seawitch logo and includes a host of high-tech features. The Princess Porsche has traveled the United States and been featured at five signature Porsche Club of America events and is affixed with event specific badges making it even a more unique award.   Even more fitting, Torvi's personalized Princess Medallion accessory featured the word "LOVE" to commemorate her son's 18th birthday. The personalization is one of many ways Princess recognizes and celebrates important guest milestones on board and takes birthday surprises to a whole new level. "We love helping guests like Kavita celebrate special occasions on board, and this Princess-branded Porsche is quite possibly the biggest surprise ever," said John Padgett, Princess President.   Princess' legendary experience personalization now takes on a whole new level as Torvi is celebrating her good fortune as the lucky individual selected from more than 850,000 entries across North America.   "When Princess called me to tell me I had won a $95,000 custom Princess-inspired Porsche I thought they were joking -- I almost hung up on them. To be honest, I'm still in shock!" said Torvi. Torvi along with her husband and two teenage sons -- who boarded the Regal Princess this weekend for a previously booked cruise -- were the guests of honor at a dockside reception at Port Everglades prior to the cruise where Princess President John Padgett presented her with the keys and title to her dream car which she'll soon be driving in Cary where she's sure to be the envy of her friends back home. "We love sailing on Princess and this Porsche is a life-changing reminder of the amazing times we've had on board. Many thanks to Princess and the Porsche Club of America for providing my family with a lifetime of memories!"

[Sea Hag]

Nice!

[milogurd]

I'd rather have this one:

 

[Essiesmom]

Did the prize include the money to pay the taxes on it?  EM

[capriccio]

28 minutes ago, Essiesmom said:

Did the prize include the money to pay the taxes on it?  EM

I don't know if they have personal property tax in NC but if she lived in Virginia that could bankrupt her 🤯

[2 cruises a year]

1 hour ago, Essiesmom said:

Did the prize include the money to pay the taxes on it?  EM

And the insurance! 

[Essiesmom]

1 hour ago, capriccio said:

I don't know if they have personal property tax in NC but if she lived in Virginia that could bankrupt her 🤯

The value of the item is considered income for tax purposes.  how would you fare with an extra $95,000 in income?  Plus, in GA when you register a vehicle you pay an ad valorem tax, which is the sales tax value which would be about 7% where I live.  But after that it is $20/yr.  EM

[Coral]

I would want money to paint it.

[PacnGoNow]

22 minutes ago, Coral said:

I would want money to paint it.

Could it be a decal that you could peel off?  IDK

[Coral]

1 hour ago, PacnGoNow said:

Could it be a decal that you could peel off?  IDK

One could hope!

[startedwithamouse]

4 hours ago, Essiesmom said:

The value of the item is considered income for tax purposes.  how would you fare with an extra $95,000 in income?  Plus, in GA when you register a vehicle you pay an ad valorem tax, which is the sales tax value which would be about 7% where I live.  But after that it is $20/yr.  EM

Would you give it back?  No, take out a loan, which would be much less than the price of a new car. 

[startedwithamouse]

2 hours ago, Coral said:

I would want money to paint it.

It's a wrap. 

[startedwithamouse]

 

5 hours ago, 2 cruises a year said:

And the insurance! 

 

Insurance for the Taycan is a lot less than many other cars.  We have one more year left on our lease, and it's the least expensive car to insure on our policy.  Also, it's not gulping down gas.  

 

 

 

[AZjohn]

Wait a minute….

It’s a used car (stated in the press release)🤣

 

The Princess Porsche has traveled the United States and been featured at five signature Porsche Club of America events and is affixed with….

 

[startedwithamouse]

27 minutes ago, AZjohn said:

Wait a minute….

It’s a used car (stated in the press release)🤣

 

The Princess Porsche has traveled the United States and been featured at five signature Porsche Club of America events and is affixed with….

 

Used means it's been previously registered.  It's most likely a demo vehicle or show car. Traveled the US in a protected vehicle transport semi. 

[Sox Fan Cruiser]

I love Princess but there is no way I’m driving that thing out of my driveway with that wrap still on!!  😂🤪😘

[sttopmh]

18 hours ago, 2 cruises a year said:

And the insurance! 

DH drives a Porsche Cayenne. The insurance is not high. But $500 plus to get the oil changed.

[candycaramel]

I'm happy for her. I'd happily receive that prize.  Everyone in my community would see me coming and know where I was. I drive it as is , til the wrap peeled off. Then I'd get it detailed and keep going.

[startedwithamouse]

6 hours ago, sttopmh said:

DH drives a Porsche Cayenne. The insurance is not high. But $500 plus to get the oil changed.

We had a Cayenne, and the oil changes were crazy expensive! We managed to offset the cost by eating probably $50 worth of macrons in the lounge!

 

Our Taycan needs ZERO oil changes.  Savings right there!

[Daniel A]

The main problem with that car is that each time you get in, you need to watch a 15-minute video outlining the safety features of the car and where to go in the event of an emergency.  All passengers also need to have a special medallion to ride in the car and a cell phone app to open the windows.  😉

[Essiesmom]

5 minutes ago, Daniel A said:

The main problem with that car is that each time you get in, you need to watch a 15-minute video outlining the safety features of the car and where to go in the event of an emergency.  All passengers also need to have a special medallion to ride in the car and a cell phone app to open the windows.  😉

Doesn’t your medallion open the door and display your picture?  And recognize that you have already done the safety drill?  EM

[Daniel A]

13 minutes ago, Essiesmom said:

Doesn’t your medallion open the door and display your picture?  And recognize that you have already done the safety drill?  EM

No, but I think the man in the car behind you with the flashing lights wants to come in and freshen up the car and restock the mini bar.  (Depending, of course, on the color of your medallion...)

[eclue]

Lucky lady - I would gladly drive it anywhere!!!

[neverbeenhere]

Used car!!!

 

I’d discount it to something like 70k and pay the tax on that.