Are Spyders Becoming Extinct At OPCs!
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Good question and as I am in the good old USA I have spread the OPC Spyder's web and discovered only 13 available today at price levels we can only dream about bearing in mind how much cheaper cars are over here when new http://ucl.porsche.de/ucl/plsql/usa/clients.show_cars?reihe_=98X&art_=boxspy&bauart_=all&vpreis_=&bpreis_=&vezl_=&bezl_=&postcode=&sid_=00680219VVQ44HRPJ289HY48MR8GTUY&styp_=s
Well it wasn't me! The answer would now appear to be a 64000 dollar question!
They do seem to shift in a few weeks once they are priced under £37K (as I predicted[8D]). The Wilmslow car has the comfort seats with the track focussed PCCB's, which is perhaps an unusual combination (but would be perfect for me), but they have started off at a realistic asking price. So, maybe we'll see them become extinct at OPC's this year...[8|] (I shouldn't say that should I. S*ds law, another one will pop up now[>:] )
what a remarkable coincidence [ORIGINAL: jdpef356 Your question/answer Rob would appear to be the average PC price of a Spyder in the US - see Daros Post 283! []
] well spotted!
How much would a LHD conversion cost? If I got 80000 dollars for mine I'd laugh my head off (and then buy the Wilmslow car and trouser the change!)
Mmm... Spyder to Bentley? Mr Chalk, meet Mr Cheese!
No, I clocked that! If they have it, presumably it's a part ex?
I agree, would be strange to go from Spyder to Bentley. Probably someone with loads of cars and so the one they oust to free up space for the next desire, doesn't necessarily have anything in common with the car coming in. They've probably still got a Ferrari in their stable to give similar kicks as the Spyder[
]. (Well, some say they give similar kicks. I've never driven a Ferrari [8|] http://www.evo.co.uk/features/features/260122/porsche_boxster_spyder_v_ferrari_360_spider.html )
Nice link! I do like those Ferraris (am I allowed to say that on here?) but I think there's a bit more to the discussion than the purchase prices. It's not just which keys you'd choose to pick up off the hypothetical table, as an ownership proposition for me in my personal circumstances the Spyder wins hands down. The Spyder is unburstable (i've never read about anyone having any problems with one) and also has a comprehensive warranty. Ferraris are even more mileage sensitive, it would end up a garage queen and I don't think I'd be brave enough to take one on a track day. Roll on Tuesday!
Good points Rob. I know of someone who went from Boxster Spyder to F430 Spider and his opinions from first impressions after the switch was that the Boxster Spyder is the more complete SPORTS car package. The first thing that became apparent for him is that the F430 is bigger and feels bigger. I haven't spoken to him since but i'm sure he's loving the Ferrari as the complete SUPERCAR package and has never looked back. He no doubt has other cars more suited to the day to day duties. I expect the Boxster Spyder is the easier to thread down our public roads. Also, less unwieldy when you don't want to lift through a narrowing country lane, knowing you can still fit your car onto your side of the road. Running costs aside, I guess very few people would use a Ferrari as much as they do a Porsche. So I agree with you. P.S. I too like Ferrari's but do not have deep enough pockets to acquire one[&o] Though, the new 'edgy' designs are not to my liking and my appreciation stops with the F430 and California.
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