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Are Spyders Becoming Extinct At OPCs!

Indeed Cliff. Speedy reply! GTS as a daily makes total sense. It wouldn’t be though so hence Spyder thoughts. Seems 981 Spyder availability peaked a little around 718 announcement (obviously) and there were some good ones available last year, but the ones coming up now are not quite hitting the spot - for me anyway - or if they do seem to be into the £70ks mark which is over budget. Always the way thou isn’t it with cars!!

 
Can I throw you a curved ball? I have moved from a manual 981 GTS with PCCB and every other option possible, to a 987 Spyder and have absolutely no regrets. An additional benefit might be to your budget although a decent 987 Spyder will be £45k plus. It is an occasional drive, and probably best when its warm and dry, but that applies to most of these cars. Have a test drive before you hunt down a 981 which is at least another £20k

 
Hi Adrian,

Thanks for the info. I was waiting for someone to throw that in there. I have thought about it and perhaps should go drive one after your very interesting move from 981GTS > 987 Spyder. Manual 987 I presume?

It’s the roof that nags me a bit with the 987. The 981 roof seems a good step forward for the ‘ah it’s raining - quick - stop and pull it into place’ situations which I’ve found myself in on road trips. Have you been in a full on rain storm in the 987 - if so, how does it hold up? I’m going to guess that most of the 987 Spyders don’t really see rain though.

 
718 GT4 PDK v Manual review

Interesting his summary confirms the 981 has far more character!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fb_XZ7ZQi_A

 
I've been out in an absolute deluge last week, but as the weather was forecast I had the top on. It really is a doddle to erect as the design is genius. Takes about 90 seconds once you have practiced it a few times. Its quite a party trick once you have mastered the procedure, and far more involving than button pushing on the GTS. It won't leak if you have the rear screen in. Rear screen out is a wonderful half way house - showers no problem, but flat 6 noise as a backdrop all the time. I tried a 981 and of course loved it, but in my eyes, the proportions are not quite so sweet as a 987. I could not afford it so case made!

 
James , i tested the 981 spyder and chose the 987. Its unique feature is the option to drive with the top on with the rear section out. Its my default option. Keeps out showers and the sun when its too strong , but you still hear and smell the outside.

 
Roof not an issue on the very few occasions I have used it been caught out in a couple of downpours and not a drop inside ,and as said the rear scarf can be removed if required ,it takes a bit of practice with the hood but once mastered no issues ,if you plan on a continental run on say fast roads be warned the hood up is good for only 115 max so while your friends are hooning down the autobahn at 150clicks you are way behind with the roof up ok down .you can get into rear boot with hood in place unlike the 981 which I had .the sound deafening is not as good as the 981/718 as is only single skin ..saying all this it is a fab car to drive and own.

 
Thanks everyone for the info. There certainly is some love for the 987 Spyder isn’t there.

[link=https://www.alexandersprestige.co.uk/used-cars/12892625-porsche-boxster-3.4-spyder-987.2-pdk/]https://www.alexandersprestige.co.uk/used-cars/12892625-porsche-boxster-3.4-spyder-987.2-pdk/[/link]

This one looks like a nice example that I have a suspicion was once owned by a member - I think I’ve seen those rather distinctive, rare painted back seats on the thread…also given away by the awards in the car adverts photos!

Certainly food for thought and sounds like I need to get myself in one to compare the experience. I’d normally be wary of looking at a 10yr old car, but was thinking the other night that this type of car is unlikely to have been stored outside all its life and most will have been looked after with a great deal of care.

As an aside, I must say the recent Spyder meet looked amazing. Great to see so many in one place!

I’ll keep my eyes peeled for both 987 & 981 Spyders coming to market going forward. Let the fun begin.

Thanks again for the thoughts.

 
Looks a fab car, BUT, the whole essence of the Spyder is light weight. This particular car has heavy comfy seats, AC, PDK, extra leather etc. Its lovely, in fact I could be tempted, but all these additions really should be on a nice 3.4S Boxster and that would be a lovely car to own.

Of course there will be other views, but I would suggest you try a car if you can. My manual Spyder which is basic as Porsche intended weighs about 200 kg lighter than my previous Boxster 981 GTS, and its has just about the same engine (less 20bhp?). Where you notice the reduced weight however is in the reaction to steering inputs. It is not as an accomplished a car as the GTS over lumpy roads, but offers far more enjoyment at the lower speeds you will be travelling. I'm quite sure the 981 would leave it for dead on knobbly B road, in fact the trip I do to my local Porsche Specialist keeps reminding me as I studiously avoid road imperfections. Don't let that put you off though. If you live near the Worcestershire area, you are welcome to have a drive.

 
Yes - it’s got quite a few ‘extras’ hasn’t it.

I’d prob ideally be looking for buckets, (super comfortable for me), manual and…..sorry….AC.

Thank you for the very kind offer - would have been great to meet - alas, I’m South West of London.

 
james_porsche said:
Thanks everyone for the info. There certainly is some love for the 987 Spyder isn’t there.

[link=https://www.alexandersprestige.co.uk/used-cars/12892625-porsche-boxster-3.4-spyder-987.2-pdk/]https://www.alexandersprestige.co.uk/used-cars/12892625-porsche-boxster-3.4-spyder-987.2-pdk/[/link]

This one looks like a nice example that I have a suspicion was once owned by a member - I think I’ve seen those rather distinctive, rare painted back seats on the thread…also given away by the awards in the car adverts photos!

Certainly food for thought and sounds like I need to get myself in one to compare the experience. I’d normally be wary of looking at a 10yr old car, but was thinking the other night that this type of car is unlikely to have been stored outside all its life and most will have been looked after with a great deal of care.

As an aside, I must say the recent Spyder meet looked amazing. Great to see so many in one place!

I’ll keep my eyes peeled for both 987 & 981 Spyders coming to market going forward. Let the fun begin.

Thanks again for the thoughts.

I'm guessing this is your old car Rob ???

Still looking fresh

 
Boxster7 said:
[link=https://www.alexandersprestige.co.uk/used-cars/12892625-porsche-boxster-3.4-spyder-987.2-pdk/]https://www.alexandersprestige.co.uk/used-cars/12892625-porsche-boxster-3.4-spyder-987.2-pdk/[/link]

I'm guessing this is your old car Rob ???

Still looking fresh
Good guess Shaun that was once mine and the 2nd owner was very keen to keep it mint and even entered some concours events before he finally sold it on

I sold that car in January 2016 just under 4k dry only miles for £45k and it was sold to 2nd owner for £48500 it was up for sale at £49995

Fast forward 5.5 years and about 11k more miles on the clock and its still up for same money not many cars depreciate that slowly [:D]

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This looks like its about £14k over original list back in 2016 when new!:rolleyes:

10K miles

DFS Armchairs[&:]

No Leather Interior[:eek:]

[link=https://finder.porsche.com/gb/en_GB/Boxster-Spyder-331037]https://finder.porsche.com/gb/en_GB/Boxster-Spyder-331037[/link]

Vehicle Equipment[/h2] Exterior[/h4][*]Bi-Xenon-Headlights incl. Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS) in black[*]Net-type wind deflector[*]Fuel filler cap with Aluminium look finish[/ul]Transmission / Chassis[/h4][*]Fuel tank 64-litre[/ul]Interior[/h4][*]Speed limit display[*]Black smooth leather steering wheel rim and gear lever[*]Adaptive Sports seats Plus (18-way, electric)[*]Air conditioning (manually)[*]Seat heating[/ul] Interior Aluminium[/h4][*]Aluminium brushed interior package (without leather interior)[*]Centre console trim Aluminium brushed[/ul]Audio / Comm.[/h4][*]Porsche Communication Management (PCM) including navigation module[*]Sound Package Plus[*]Mobile phone preparation[*]Digital radio[/ul]
 
You would think at that price they might be able to afford some original photos rather than the stock ones from Porsche!

The scrabble for low milage Spyders continues and now includes 987 Cayman R's. There are a couple of sub 20k milage ones on sale at £51K and another at £52k (rounded up a fiver)- both from SASSO.

Are we entering Bitcoin philosophy FOMO (fear of missing out)?

The dealer, when I enquired, offered the following:

Hi Adrian

Yes I agree a bit greedy especially two manual cars, the Spyder you have is a great and rare collectible car and the Cayman R in manual form is rare too and such a great car to drive, in fact to be truthful with you Adrian its one of the best Porsche models I’ve ever driven and would be the perfect car to sit along side your Spyder as part of a collection. We’re finding these cars increasingly difficult to find and with people seeing values rocket and not wanting to part with them they are good news. Let me know if you’d like to come and visit to see both cars. Regards Marco
 
981 Spyders at Porsche Centres for way over original list prices - Lockdown Madness :ROFLMAO:

[link=https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202105222934108?onesearchad=New&onesearchad=Nearly%20New&onesearchad=Used&make=PORSCHE&model=BOXSTER&radius=1500&include-delivery-option=on&postcode=n20qx&advertising-location=at_cars&sort=price-desc&page=1]https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202105222934108?onesearchad=New&onesearchad=Nearly%20New&onesearchad=Used&make=PORSCHE&model=BOXSTER&radius=1500&include-delivery-option=on&postcode=n20qx&advertising-location=at_cars&sort=price-desc&page=1[/link]

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202105283196441?make=PORSCHE&model=BOXSTER&radius=1500&include-delivery-option=on&postcode=n20qx&onesearchad=New&onesearchad=Nearly%20New&onesearchad=Used&advertising-location=at_cars&sort=price-desc&page=1

 
The worlds most expensive Spyder for sale today courtesy of a flipper & an obliging PC £110k

[link=https://www.sytner.co.uk/porsche/car-search/13094420-1541067-porsche-718-4-0-2dr-pdk-roadster/]https://www.sytner.co.uk/porsche/car-search/13094420-1541067-porsche-718-4-0-2dr-pdk-roadster/[/link]

Auto blip button to activate automaic rev-matching for downshifts, Auto start and stop system, Digital displays for vehicle speed, chosen gear, odometer, trip odometer and clock, Electromechanical direct steering with variable steering ratio, Instrument cluster with central rev counter and high-resolution 4.6 inch colour display, Performance orientated shift indicator in the colour display of the instrument cluster, DAB Digital radio, Integrated 4G/LTE compatible SIM including data for the Porsche Connect Services, Navigation including porsche with connect module, wireless internet access, carfinder, remote vehicle status, remote service and vehicle track, Auto deploying 718 Spyder specific rear wing, Automatic headlight activation including welcome home lighting, Black side air intakes, Body colour bumpers, Closed underbody panel with two additional ventilation openings (NACA) for exhaust system, Electrically adjustable heated exterior mirrors on door waist rails, aspherical on driver's side, Front apron with large cooling intakes with grilles and spoiler lip with recessed Spyder logo in black and central air outlet, Green tinted heat insulating glass, Grey top tinted windscreen, Intelligent lightweight body in Aluminium/Steel composite construction, LED auxiliary light units in front apron with position lights, direction indicators and side indicators, Manually operated lightweight hood with electric locking function and two rear fins, Net wind deflector, Power windows with one touch operation and door seal protection, Rear apron lower part in black with integrated rear diffuser, Tinted LED taillights and integral 4 point brake lights and reversing lights, Twin tract sports exhaust system with two tailpipe in stainless steel high gloss black, Two dynamic streamliners on aluminium rear lid, Windscreen washer system with aero wiper blades and washer jets, 12V sockets in passenger footwell and centre console storage compartment, 718 logo on gear lever, Adjustable fan with air recirculation and defroster functions, Ascending centre console with uncovered storage compartment and closed storage compartment, Clothes hooks on front seat backrests, Footwell illumination, Front and rear luggage compartments, Front headrests, Heated seats, LED reading lights, orientation, ignition lock, additionally luggage compartment and glove compartment lighting, Lockable glovebox, Performance display in Porsche communication management (PCM), Storage compartments in each doors, Two individual cup holders (Passenger side, integrated into dashboard trim strip), Chrono Pack - 718 Spyder, 3 point automatic seatbelts, ASR, Electrically controlled parking brake, Front seatbelt pretensioners + load limiters, Full size driver and passenger airbags, Lightweight spring strut front axle, anti-roll bar and suspension mountings partly ball jointed, Lightweight spring strut rear axle, helper springs, anti roll bar, suspension mountings partly ball jointed, Passenger airbag deactivate switch, Porsche side impact protection doors with thorax airbag in outer backrest side bolster and head airbag for driver/passenger in door panel, Tyre pressure monitoring system, Alarm system, Anti-theft wheel bolts, Remote central locking and engine immobiliser, 64 litre fuel tank, Adjustable chassis for race track use (toe, camber, anti-roll bars), Aluminium block and cylinder heads, Central cooler, Direct fuel injection (DFI), Dynamic gearbox mount system, Integrated dry-sump lubrication with an on-demand oil pump, Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) sport suspension with lowered 30mm ride height, Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK), Porsche stability management (PSM) including ABS with two switchable stages (SC OFF and SC+TC OFF), Porsche TORQUE Vectoring (PTV) with mechanical rear differential lock, Rear wheel drive, Shortened gear lever, Two seater vehicle with mid mounted engine, Two three-way catalytic converters and on-board diagnostics for monitoring emission control system and coated particulate filter, Variable intake manifold with two switchable resonance valves, VarioCam (camshaft control for inlet and exhaust valves) and adaptive cylinder management, Water cooled with thermal management, 20" 718 Spyder alloy wheels in silver colour with sports tyres includes wheel centres with Porsche crest

 

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