Are Spyders Becoming Extinct At OPCs!

[jdpef356]

For those that have not seen list of events (Mainly National) copied below 9-12 January 2014 Autosport NEC 02 March 2014 CH Open Day 12 -13 April 2014 AGM & Conference 20 April 2014 Porsche LMP1 at Silverstone 27 April 2014 St Georges Rally 3-5 May 2014 Donington Historic Festival 3-6 May 2014 Factory visit -Leipzig 04 May 2014 CH Open Day with Bugatti 9-11 May 2014 Northern Regions W/E 18 May 2014 Porsche on Prom 01 June 2014 CH Open Day - Pirelli BBQ 14-15 June2014 Le Mans 26-29 June 2014 Goodwood FOS 29 June 2014 Porkers in the Trough 4-6 July 2014 Le Mans Classic 06 July 2014 CH Open Day (VW?) 11 – 13 July 2014 RAF Fairford RIAT 25-27 July 2014 Silverstone Classic 1-3 August 2014 National WOTY - Cancelled 07 September 2014 CATC Hedingham 12-14 September 2014 Goodwood Revival 13 September 2014 Register Day -Upton House 20-21 September 2014 Brands Hatch with MSV 22-28 September 2014 Factory visit - Stuttgart/Austria 23-26 October Gain an Hour W/E 07 December 2014 CH Open Day - Xmas 14 - 16 November 2014 NEC Classic

 

[jdpef356]

Details on the Silverstone Classic have also been published:- Best deals on Tickets is Before 31st March 14 ----------------------------------------- Silverstone Classic 25th – 27th July 2014 Porsche Club GB Discount Code: C14069 We recommend that you book your tickets early to take advantage of the ticketing prices on offer. Those who have attended previously will be familiar with the event, but the significant details are: - 2-4-1 offer using the booking code C14069. The package includes two event tickets and one infield vehicle display pass for the PCGB display area. Ticket prices include a booking fee, also a transaction fee per order will be applicable. Group bookings are available. This offer is only available until 31st May 2014. Porsche Club GB Display Package Pricing Early Bird Tickets: Until 31st March 2014 1st April – 31st May 2014 Friday £39 Saturday £60 Sunday £55 2-Day Fri/Sat £70 2-Day Sat/Sun £80 3-Day Weekend £95 Advance Tickets: 1st April – 31st May 2014 Friday £45 Saturday £65 Sunday £60 2-Day Fri/Sat £80 2-Day Sat/Sun £90 3-Day Weekend £110 To book your tickets please contact Silverstone Classic on 0871 231 0849 or online at Silverstone Classic Porsche Club presence will include a members enclosure with hospitality, membership information desk and club shop. As always ‘Your Club Needs You!’ If you are free during this weekend and would like to volunteer please contract Narinder Webb at Club Office, who will be more than happy to discuss the requirements. Please also see RO Paul Ebbs call for volunteers in R10 area of the forum >> HERE<< R10 will be hosting the event on behalf of the club. _____________________________ Peter Asst Forum Administrator Vice Chairman Events Director

 

[jdpef356]

New Page new Spyder pic - not GR - does this work?[8|]

 

[Steve Brown]

Donington continues to look a bargain at £23 for 2 inc infield parking, and a bit more handy for northerners. I've now booked for the Sunday (4th May - bank holiday weekend).

 

[kitchens]

ORIGINAL: flat6

ORIGINAL: ralphmusic Dario Franchitti tweet for you all... https://twitter.com/dariofranchitti/status/430779463039979520

Was it you he saw Brian?[]

No not me ...i dont do roof down at this time of the year [][][] I did actually meet him in 2012 at a curry night out with the guys in the Scottish region .One or two off the members have been out to the states watching him race and as he was home for xmas they invited him along to the curry night .It was a kind of double take ... no it cant be him not in a curry house in Lanarkshire

 

[flat6]

Well, next time he visits a regional club event I think he'll be hooked after seeing yours[]

 

[daro911]

No Spyders on here for sale but plenty of extremely nice and rare classics to ponder yonder until the lottery win[] http://www.fa-automobile.com/index.php

 

[flat6]

ORIGINAL: jdpef356 New Page new Spyder pic - not GR - does this work?[8|]

Is this how the configurator displayed Guards? Might match the red leather better[] My favourite colours on the Spyder are white & guards and then followed by aqua.

 

[jdpef356]

ORIGINAL: flat6

ORIGINAL: jdpef356 New Page new Spyder pic - not GR - does this work?[8|]

Is this how the configurator displayed Guards? Might match the red leather better[] My favourite colours on the Spyder are white & guards and then followed by aqua.

White, Red then Blue. We will all be singing the National Anthem next[]

 

[Andy Fagan]

Just had my CR detailed by CLB on Wrexham Industrial estate. It was clay barred and the full monty [] Unfortunately it was raining out side []

 

[philnotts99]

Hello All, I have been following this thread for a very long time and at the moment i am on the look out for a Boxster Spyder. I have been offered one today at a good price but i am not sure if its come to early :/ . Ideally i wanted to get my day to day car sorted first then go on the look out for the Spyder. Its 35k-38k with 11k miles on it, in white. Has nearly everything but bucket seats. From what i can remember these cars are really holding there values and aren't loosing much at the moment. So stick or twist!?! Thanks, Phil

 

[kitchens]

Phil Welcome to the Spyders Web I would say go drive it once driven you will be smitten .the seats are a personnel preference as is the gearbox Where is the car based at 11k miles it is still low mileage and i take it will have warranty at that level .Yes they are scarce and hopefully prices will go up or hold .If you where to but a 981 at that price it can only go one way ...down Brian

 

[Giff]

Andy, impressive tyre strapping skills.

 

[daro911]

ORIGINAL: Andy Fagan Just had my CR detailed by CLB on Wrexham Industrial estate. It was clay barred and the full monty [] Unfortunately it was raining out side []

Nice work Andy I fell I need to attack mine again whilst its garage locked due to bloody relentless rain[&o]

 

[daro911]

ORIGINAL: philnotts99 Hello All, I have been following this thread for a very long time and at the moment i am on the look out for a Boxster Spyder. I have been offered one today at a good price but i am not sure if its come to early :/ . Ideally i wanted to get my day to day car sorted first then go on the look out for the Spyder. Its 35k-38k with 11k miles on it, in white. Has nearly everything but bucket seats. From what i can remember these cars are really holding there values and aren't loosing much at the moment. So stick or twist!?! Thanks, Phil

Welcome Phil and as you can see from this part of the www the answer has to be TWIST and shout the Spyders secret charms that even some top Porsche management have recognised by buying one for their personal collections. Says it all really []

 

[flat6]

Hi Phil Part of your decision might come down to how easy or hard to come by is a car with the majority of your desired spec. As you'll have seen, rate at which cars are coming to market has significantly reduced. If your desired spec isn't too obscure you might wait but if it is, you should put your Spyder hunt at top priority. Even if your desired spec isn't too obscure, the market could continue to dry up. It's been very sparse of late and it's not tye weather.

 

[philnotts99]

Thank you for the replies. The only option i may of gone for is the buckets, where this one has the sports seats. I have driven a PDK spyder with the buckets. I did love it but i'm a manual type of guy!! I am thinking though that i could be waiting a long time for this type of spec again. Hopefully values will hold above 30k too. Phil

 

[flat6]

Looks really good Andy. I'm biased but a white Porsche with black accents does scrub up well[]

 

[Steve Brown]

Hi, I guess it should be a case of working out what spec is essential to you, and what spec is "would be nice". "Correct" wheels / seats, and stuff like aircon, nav are all difficult to add if they're your "must haves". As others say, you need to see and try a few to work out whether you want all the extras or the light weight approach. If this leads you to be quite spec critical, then you might have to bite the bullet when you find a suitable one. If not, then they do come up for sale, and prices are firm, but not going up at the moment. Personally, I couldn't get my head round the car having had the buckets de-specced, but accept that others may beg to differ!

ORIGINAL: philnotts99 Hello All, I have been following this thread for a very long time and at the moment i am on the look out for a Boxster Spyder. I have been offered one today at a good price but i am not sure if its come to early :/ . Ideally i wanted to get my day to day car sorted first then go on the look out for the Spyder. Its 35k-38k with 11k miles on it, in white. Has nearly everything but bucket seats. From what i can remember these cars are really holding there values and aren't loosing much at the moment. So stick or twist!?! Thanks, Phil

 

[MrDemon]

ORIGINAL: philnotts99 Thank you for the replies. The only option i may of gone for is the buckets, where this one has the sports seats. I have driven a PDK spyder with the buckets. I did love it but i'm a manual type of guy!! I am thinking though that i could be waiting a long time for this type of spec again. Hopefully values will hold above 30k too. Phil

buckets are a must have for me in this car, but each to their own on spec. it's cheaper to buy one with no PSE and no sports mode and to add them than to buy a car with sports seats and add buckets. I thought the dick lovvett car looks a nice buy, nice low miles, then just add PSE,and a SS. http://www.dicklovett.co.uk/Dealers/Porsche/Used-Car-Details/Porsche-Boxster_Spyder-Carrara_White-2010-20188629.html