Are Spyders Becoming Extinct At OPCs!
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Spydermen skinny latte or fatboy slims only decades will tell if there ever was a specific higher desirability & value spec Spyder and for now the word of a major used Spyder dealer must carry a little weight on how the market is currently I think all 200 odd Spyders in all there various forms aged 20 will have an appeal at very similar prices but to add my Spyder specific spoke to this old chestnut I would only personally be interested in a manual with short shift or a pdk with paddles, a car with buckets or a car with full leather and hot chairs, essential extras over and above this for me has to be PSE radio and as far as the sports chrono option goes only essential on a pdk for several well known reasons I rest my case [
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Impressions are as I knew they would be better road holding on the twisty bits.A much nicer car for the roads and the touring I do. Dont get so exhausted driving the R unlike in a 996 GT3, but the R is still a fun car. Used to dread traffic jams in GT3s still dont like them in any car. The R is more relaxing to drive rather than a wild mustang ie GT3 always got to be adjusting the wheel. Just feel more connected with the R but did feel that way in my Sport Cayman. Not got that raw aggressive power of a GT3 but with our roads of today its plenty enough in the R. One thing that did shock me a little the steering weight of the R feels really weighty compared to any other Porsche with PAS i have own. Early days but the right choice for me. GT3s are great cars but the early ones are hard work on the roads I am sure the newer ones are more user friendly. Cheers CliffORIGINAL: daro911Cliff as an ex GT3 man and now proud owner of a Spyder Coupe what are your first impressions[
6 to 1 So, launch spec may match the brochure but isn't cornering the market[&:] Launch spec is only a radio and AC away from a 'common' Spyder with buckets. I see more people wanting buckets than being adamant about finding a car without a radio. Is a Spyder with buckets, PCM ans climate considered full fat or semi skimmed. It's all getting so confusing[] I actually wouldn't mind if the next Cayman R or Clubsport was stripped of all comforts including carpets and trim (and a power increase of course[]). Try selling that idea on a roadster![8D]
] I actually wouldn't mind if the next Cayman R or Clubsport was stripped of all comforts including carpets and trim (and a power increase of course[]). Try selling that idea on a roadster![8D]
Is this the lowest mileage Spyder in the world today and "For Sale"[8D] http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/porsche/boxster-987-05-12/porsche-boxster-987-gen-ii-spyder-pdk----------------2011/2102675 Carrera White with Black Leather Interior - Registered December 2011. Totally 'As New' with less than 1,000 miles on the clock, garaged from new, 3rd car. Accessories include: 7 Speed PDK transmission (which is just fantastic) Sport Design Steering Wheel, Park Assist (Rear) Sports Seats, Red Seat Belts, Sound Package Plus, Fully Automatic climate control, Roll over bar in body colour, full leather interior, Porsche Communication Management, Heated Seats, Sport Chrono Package Plus, iPad connector, Cup holders. Purchased from Porsche Mayfair in May 2012 with just 45 miles on the clock. Principals only please. Images to follow.
Interesting comparison, i have just bought a spyder after enjoying a gen2 GT3 for just over a year, and agree with your points. The spyder is easier to live with in the real world, Gt3's are an incredible car but very difficult to enjoy on uk roads and keep your driving licence. The spyder is a joy to drive and thrills you at lower speeds without having to break the 100 mph barrier( the GT3 is really only coming into its own at above this speed) I am loving the spyder, it gives you a great sense of occasion when you use it( and it is very special) it has great steering feel and turn in,and a very compliant ride compared to the GT3. I feel it is a more complete road car and lots of fun!! I will be interested to hear other spyder owners comments that have experienced GT cars.ORIGINAL: CLIFFWILKINSImpressions are as I knew they would be better road holding on the twisty bits.A much nicer car for the roads and the touring I do. Dont get so exhausted driving the R unlike in a 996 GT3, but the R is still a fun car. Used to dread traffic jams in GT3s still dont like them in any car. The R is more relaxing to drive rather than a wild mustang ie GT3 always got to be adjusting the wheel. Just feel more connected with the R but did feel that way in my Sport Cayman. Not got that raw aggressive power of a GT3 but with our roads of today its plenty enough in the R. One thing that did shock me a little the steering weight of the R feels really weighty compared to any other Porsche with PAS i have own. Early days but the right choice for me. GT3s are great cars but the early ones are hard work on the roads I am sure the newer ones are more user friendly. Cheers CliffORIGINAL: daro911Cliff as an ex GT3 man and now proud owner of a Spyder Coupe what are your first impressions[
And still the wrong seats [][][]
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nice car for someone who is after a pdk with sports seats but does not say if it has pse.it might be a 2012 my as well because the only other one i have seen advertised was at that dealers with similar spec. i do like that cocoa interior on that black car works so well and my vote is on the riviera blue spyder
spyderwhite
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imho the only wrong thing to be fitted to a spyder are the wrong wheels.gearbox and seats are personal choice and dont ruin the asthetics of the car.the 964rs came in sports and touring the latter being 100kg heavier but both 20 years on are equally valued so a lightweight spyder should infact carry no more value short or long term than a full fat version thats my 2 pence worth on the subject.
Good call.
Looks like MrD was right after all []
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I meant re GT3. As you know full well []
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Which one of you Spydermen is this on the MSV Track days picture scroll? http://www.msvtrackdays.com/car-home.aspx
V unusual - black wheels and PCCBs on a Spyder. Andy - is that you and Zeb on the other photos?
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