Are Spyders Becoming Extinct At OPCs!

[theDumpster]

I was intending bidding up to £35k on it.

But hit a problem that unless I agreed my 968ClubSport would go up for sale immediately if I got it someone would be very unhappy.

Thought it wouldn’t be a big deal as I expected bidding to go above £35k []

Ian

 

[LowProfile]

Just had the big 12 year service on my 987 Spyder. First quote from local OPC was £1907 inc vat, so I tried my not so local indie in Northampton. Half this price!! Trouble is on a 12 year old car there is always going to be something else wrong, in my case 3 coolant leaks at the rear plus the poly belt tensioner had seized. Earlier in the year I had the usual front crossover pipes changed as I’d noticed a slight leak at the front. Had this done by a mobile Porsche specialist from Reading area. Price was around £800, against half OPC. So these pipes will go at around 10yeas and from what I’ve learned the longer you leave it the harder the job. I also had the wheels repainted from black to a silver grey and new tyres, PS4s a couple of months ago so I asked for a wheel alignment check which was added. So final bill was £1300, with an advisory note that the exhaust flange fixings were badly corroded. the bill included, major service, spark plugs, all air filters, brake fluid change, change transmission oil, unseize tensioner (apparently was a bit of a pig) remove 3 coolant lines, cleanup/ repair, plus the wheel alignment for £1300. I’m sure I read somewhere that the air bags need attention? Has anyone any advice on this, and has anyone any recommendation on exhaust bolts, ie material, as to wether to use steel, or stainless or titanium?

Thanks in advance. Dave.

 

[daro911]

Just had the big 12 year service on my 987 Spyder. First quote from local OPC was £1907 inc vat, so I tried my not so local indie in Northampton. Half this price!!

Interesting I have experienced these massive service price swings myself on my 981 Spyder if you don't mind sharing what sort of mileage has your 987 Spyder done to date

 

[LowProfile]

Just had the big 12 year service on my 987 Spyder. First quote from local OPC was £1907 inc vat, so I tried my not so local indie in Northampton. Half this price!!

Interesting I have experienced these massive service price swings myself on my 981 Spyder if you don't mind sharing what sort of mileage has your 987 Spyder done to date

I’m at 27k mileage now. Had the car about 7 years, always garaged but taken out in all weathers. I was expecting the brake discs “corroded” issue, but on inspection the inner faces were fine. This is the first year that I’ve ever had to spend a bit on money on it. Just got to remember it’s a 12 year old car now, so budget for a few costs at this age and don’t leave things, especially the front pipes. On the front left side there was absolutely no sign of a leak, but I had them changed anyway. Atm just going through some old threads about corroding exhaust bolts and finding suppliers of these things. So will let you how this goes. cheers.

 

[MrDemon]

ALso waiting for my car back on the 12 year and also have a small coolant leak at the front so new hoses needed, And needed a new sensor for some where which was £78. 12 year is the big one so looking forwarding to getting the car back every thing new and sorted, My car lives in a warm garage and never see's wet and now on 16k miles. Not sure what the bill will be yet as it needed extra work doing but it was going to be £1200 ish. I guess it will be £1400 now ish. At least it's only every 12 years I already had a new exhaust clamp a few years back. I would say an OPC now would have been £3k.

I was going to replace the rubber engine mounts but will do that next service now. I asked for them to be checked and they seem ok for now, no sag and not perished . Again any car left in a colder garage or outside all Rubber will be shot at 12 years every where. This is a £3k bill on it's own due to labour. And on higher mile cars over 50k I guess people will need new Shocks etc.

I am lucky my garage is intergrated and never gets too cold. If your tyres are cracked all your bushing will def need changing I would say by now.

 

[daro911]

Final top up for 2022 39L @ 227 miles = 26.43mpg

10.5' Dry Sunny Crisp day - 24 days to go then its roof up until 01/03/23[8D]

 

[tyinsky]

Was a decent buy at £35.669 with 52K miles nice spec but not sure at new price...seem to remember looking at Flat 6 car when he was selling it was around the £35K mark may have been 8yrs ago ?

That's my old car (the Flat6 one), I think it might have been less than £35k. Looking for another one now in the US and the prices are insane by comparison.

 

[MrDemon]

I forgot to add at 12 years the 1st complete coolent flush is due also.

 

[daro911]

I forgot to add at 12 years the 1st complete coolent flush is due also.

Would you consider going this route at that 1st complete coolant flush

[link=https://www.evanscoolant.com/how-it-works/about-waterless-coolant/]https://www.evanscoolant....out-waterless-coolant/[/link]

 

[kitchens]

Was a decent buy at £35.669 with 52K miles nice spec but not sure at new price...seem to remember looking at Flat 6 car when he was selling it was around the £35K mark may have been 8yrs ago ?

That's my old car (the Flat6 one), I think it might have been less than £35k. Looking for another one now in the US and the prices are insane by comparison.

There's a name from the past ! Yes indeed Cecil's old car it was a few yrs ago I went down on train to his place to view could be correct £33k now comes to mind..Bet you will get better use out of a Spyder over in USA pity about high $$$.

 

[flat6]

Was a decent buy at £35.669 with 52K miles nice spec but not sure at new price...seem to remember looking at Flat 6 car when he was selling it was around the £35K mark may have been 8yrs ago ?

That's my old car (the Flat6 one), I think it might have been less than £35k. Looking for another one now in the US and the prices are insane by comparison.

There's a name from the past ! Yes indeed Cecil's old car it was a few yrs ago I went down on train to his place to view could be correct £33k now comes to mind..Bet you will get better use out of a Spyder over in USA pity about high $$$.

Hi Brian / Kitchens. Great to see our forum still going strong!

Definitely not my previous car. It had comfort seats, PCM and no parking sensors. Some pics on page 1 and 6 of this forum confirmed my memory is still intact

Have been busy with Maurice's racing so still haven't managed to returned to the Porsche fold. Enjoyed an Abarth 124 Spider recently. But now that's gone too!

Looking for sponsors for next season who may enjoy the journey of associating themselves with helping to develop a young talent. He had a win on your doorstep at Knockhill a couple of months ago. Now looking to move up to senior racing!

[link=https://youtu.be/VLACSpXw1Tg]https://youtu.be/VLACSpXw1Tg[/link]

Enjoy your Spyders!

 

[tyinsky]

Maybe Kitchens, although it rains a lot in Florida!

A while back I almost got this one but stayed pretty much true the the limit I'd set, being aware of how BaT auctions can get out of hand if two people get into a war.

[link=https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2011-porsche-boxster-spyder-42/]https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2011-porsche-boxster-spyder-42/[/link]

Less than two year later you can add $25-30k to that price.

I'd looked at bringing one in but the process is prohibitive.

 

[kitchens]

Nice hearing from you ..yes it can rain heavy in Florida been in few downpour's ....that is some difference from values over here ,the 987 has not risen to those lofty values over here yet .

 

[kitchens]

Hi Cecil

Nice hearing from you after a while nice to see Maurice is doing well ,he is young man now not the wee boy I last saw at Larkhall Kart Raceway.He has come a long way and know the sacrifices you have had thus far in his career ,spoke with Andy Fagen and he sung his praises .Did not attend KH but saw it later on ITV4 Sport as well as the Brands Hatch one. Hope you get the right sponsor's going forward .

Regards to you both

Brian

 

[waxman]

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[daro911]

Spyder Built at last

Congratulation - PTS 718 does it get any better for Christmas 2022 When you get it home would love to see the final finished car

 

[waxman]

Spyder Built at last

Congratulation - PTS 718 does it get any better for Christmas 2022 When you get it home would love to see the final finished car

thanks I’ll look to upload pic when it’s back from PPF/ Ceramic coating

 

[flat6]

Hi Cecil

Nice hearing from you after a while nice to see Maurice is doing well ,he is young man now not the wee boy I last saw at Larkhall Kart Raceway.He has come a long way and know the sacrifices you have had thus far in his career ,spoke with Andy Fagen and he sung his praises .Did not attend KH but saw it later on ITV4 Sport as well as the Brands Hatch one. Hope you get the right sponsor's going forward .

Regards to you both

Brian

Thanks Brian. Yes we're every progressing in this journey and exciting times ahead.

Which Spyder(s) do you have now?

 

[daro911]

Hi Cecil

Nice hearing from you after a while nice to see Maurice is doing well ,he is young man now not the wee boy I last saw at Larkhall Kart Raceway.He has come a long way and know the sacrifices you have had thus far in his career ,spoke with Andy Fagen and he sung his praises .Did not attend KH but saw it later on ITV4 Sport as well as the Brands Hatch one. Hope you get the right sponsor's going forward .

Regards to you both

Brian

Thanks Brian. Yes we're every progressing in this journey and exciting times ahead.

Which Spyder(s) do you have now?

Hi Cecil

Have been following the Porscheless but even more exciting journey from day 1 and looking forward to seeing you 2 back in action come 2023 season

In the meantime have a nice restful well deserved Christmas break and "keep punching away"

 

[tinyjohn]

One year after pick up, 6600 miles, 2500 to Italy and back, couple of track days, several charity events, loads of days out and lunches and probably final trip of the year to Bicester. Happy Days

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