Are Spyders Becoming Extinct At OPCs!
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][][] Superb, good work fella! Manual owner. From new. 21000 miles, 3 years, 11 months and a day so far...
every ones going to be happy with their choice, that's a given. The 3 R's we have listed are all manual so 100% ;-) On piston heads where I hang and cause trouble you just see a lot of people moving on PDK cars to the next latest and greatest. and there does imo seem a pattern of owners depending what car they have come from. or why they are selling and what they are buying after a Spyder. the biggest weight is the PDK add on, which is way more than any roof or door swap out. A new 981 Boxster with no spec can be lighter than a Spyder with spec these days. doors 15kg roof 21kg total 36kg can soon be offset with PDK, AC, PCM, and sports seats total 52kg. so you see, Porsche do the hard work to the effect of 36kg and some of you guys add it back in to the effect of 52kg !!! the ride and handling is all about the shocks imo. not the roof and doors but I'll also take the full 90KG weigh saving well mine is over 100kg weight saving now with ti exhaust, Battery and I don't carry the roof at all my car out drags my mates PDK Cayman, and even my fully loaded bloated more BHP Cayman R. so while I don't give two hoots about weight these days it does in fact play a part when you can be 100kg lighter, esp in the corners and under braking than a normal run of the mill Cayman/Boxster. 981 boxster with buckets, no AC and Sports chassie would prob lap faster than a Spyder now and of course be lighter than a fully loaded Spyder.
but I'll also take the full 90KG weigh saving well mine is over 100kg weight saving now with ti exhaust, Battery and I don't carry the roof at all my car out drags my mates PDK Cayman, and even my fully loaded bloated more BHP Cayman R. so while I don't give two hoots about weight these days it does in fact play a part when you can be 100kg lighter, esp in the corners and under braking than a normal run of the mill Cayman/Boxster. 981 boxster with buckets, no AC and Sports chassie would prob lap faster than a Spyder now and of course be lighter than a fully loaded Spyder.
Well said ....that boy talks sense [] My car is Manual .SS Bucket Seats . Spyder Wheels . SC .PSE RPS .and of course the important 2 cup holders [] I would have happily have gone for PDK as my last 3 Porsches have been Tiptronic . I bought the one i have because i liked it and it ticked all the boxes for me if it had had PDK it would have been a + for me . I am not in the least bit interested in the difference in the 0-60 times if mine takes longer so what!! get as much pleasure out of ownership as i do driving it .It is such a special car and being one of only a hand full of Red ones adds to the exclusivity of the car .
] My car is Manual .SS Bucket Seats . Spyder Wheels . SC .PSE RPS .and of course the important 2 cup holders [] I would have happily have gone for PDK as my last 3 Porsches have been Tiptronic . I bought the one i have because i liked it and it ticked all the boxes for me if it had had PDK it would have been a + for me . I am not in the least bit interested in the difference in the 0-60 times if mine takes longer so what!! get as much pleasure out of ownership as i do driving it .It is such a special car and being one of only a hand full of Red ones adds to the exclusivity of the car .
I hear you MrD. I just think that cars become collectable based on a number factors. Some of those factors are around the story behind why the car came to be and not that the car is the most superior to drive (look at the classic 911 Speedsters). Some is down to performance, bragging rights etc. and the PDK launch control, which I do not care for at all, has some bragging rights there. Then as you say, every kilogram of weight shed aids ultimate performance and handling. I agree with that (to a point - some systems add weight but aid performance more than their weight deficit. That often applies to transmissions like in Ferrari's and the new GT3, whether the market wants them or not). Even if the PDK buyers are moving the cars on more often (will have to take your word on that), who is to say that they are the ones with big money to buy a Spyder at top price if they want to recapture their youth in the future. They'll buy the one they like. Meanwhile you have other types who are more focussed on the back to basics spec and see less value in any car with options. However, so far, from what i've seen with the cars high on spec, such buyers are paying good money for them. The cars low on spec, the people who prefer them that way are picking up bargains because they typically sell for less. I've never seen a low spec Spyder or R with a heady price tag. Maybe such a car with PCCB brings in the buyer who's looking for all things optimised, but in general a basic car on steels with very few options attracts little attention and a low price tag. That yellow Cayman R at PC Exeter should be commanding a premium - rare colour and rare spec. I suppose the floor mats and cup holders are letting it down [&o]
The quick selling "short shift manual" at 911 V seems to have lost its deposit/buyer status and is back for sale at a new higher price too! PORSCHE BOXSTER (987 GEN II) SPYDER 2010 (2010) For sale from 911 Virgin.com, in Bucks , United Kingdom £36,495 11807 Miles DESCRIPTION 987 Boxster Spyder (Generation 2 DFI Engine). 6 speed manual transmission. First registered 31/03/2010 10-registration. Finished in Carrara White with Black leather hard backed sports seats, black vinyl dashboard, black fabric roof, black carpets and black overmats. A 2 owner car presented in exceptional / showroom condition throughout. The car benefits from a Porsche Main Agent service history from new and has just had its 4 year / 40,000 service at Porsche Centre Byfleet (15/04/2014) at a mileage of 11,771. The car was originally supplied new by Porsche Centre Edinburgh with the first service carried out by Porsche Edinburgh in March 2012 at a mileage of 6,996. Unmarked 19" Spyder alloys, CDR 30 in dash CD player / tuner with Ipod / Auxillary input and bluetooth telephone connectivity, black exhaust tailpipes, red seat belts, hard backed sports seats, short shift gear selection, on-board computer, white dials, Carrara white centre tunnel and dashboad detailing, wind deflector, PSM (Porsche Stability Management), driver/passenger/side airbags, ABS, power steering, electric windows, electric mirrors, remote central locking and Thatcham Category 1 alarm / immobiliser. A delightful, cherished and sensibly priced car with watertight pedigree. Supplied with all keys, manuals and literature.
Tom 911Virgin
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We were messed around by the buyer and carried out the major 4 year spark plug service for him. The car is priced at £500 more. Nothing escapes you guys !! I've just added another one too albeit with no pictures. A PDK that some of you may know [
] Love to all !!Who else has had their manual car from new? I thought it used to be that PDK cars hung around and didn't sell because no-one wants them and anyway in 20 years they will be worth less because they're "wrong". Now the issue is, too many of them have sold? [ORIGINAL: flat6See, the first to pipe up was a gobby manual owner[8D][ORIGINAL: rob.kellock[
] As the rarest of the lot, I'd predict PDK Spyders to held their values very well.....
I saw that one round the back On Saturday when dan was taking my blue boxster s It looks stunning ... Looking forward to 3 months time Tom when hopefully I can buy a car from you rather than sell you one !!! All the best Dylan Ps hope dan got the wheels sorted ok - tony at hatfield said he would print you out all the service and engine rebuild stuff when you collect the winter wheelsORIGINAL: Tom 911VirginWe were messed around by the buyer and carried out the major 4 year spark plug service for him. The car is priced at £500 more. Nothing escapes you guys !! I've just added another one too albeit with no pictures. A PDK that some of you may know [
Tom 911Virgin
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Your Boxster is in the bodyshop being prepped. I had a quick look around it and it looks to be a nice car. Thanks for selling it to us. We will pick the wheels up next week from Hatfield. Given your profession I suspect you know Om Chawla. He's operated on me twice in an attempt to sort out my long term sinus issues. Take care and sorry we didn't get to meet Cheers TomORIGINAL: dyllanI saw that one round the back On Saturday when dan was taking my blue boxster s It looks stunning ... Looking forward to 3 months time Tom when hopefully I can buy a car from you rather than sell you one !!! All the best Dylan Ps hope dan got the wheels sorted ok - tony at hatfield said he would print you out all the service and engine rebuild stuff when you collect the winter wheelsORIGINAL: Tom 911VirginWe were messed around by the buyer and carried out the major 4 year spark plug service for him. The car is priced at £500 more. Nothing escapes you guys !! I've just added another one too albeit with no pictures. A PDK that some of you may know [
Hope you had a chunky non refundable deposit [ORIGINAL: Tom 911Virgin We were messed around by the buyer and carried out the major 4 year spark plug service for him. The car is priced at £500 more. Nothing escapes you guys !! I've just added another one too albeit with no pictures. A PDK that some of you may know [
] 6 Cars for sale [] w t f is happening[] At least you have all areas covered as far as chairs and gears go[] 
philnotts99
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Top 555 Spyder has sold, not to me though... Shame the 911 V has the sports seats! Phil
Wish I had your negotiating skills! Mine is due its 4 year major service next month - can you ring Bolton OPC for me and see if they'll do it for £500? [
] Wishing you every success Tom, there seem to be a lot of "deposit taken" cars on your site, you have a great business model.
Om chawla and I are ENT work colleagues I will see him tomorrow!!! Hopefully we will get to meet Tom when I come back in a few months .... Surprised you haven't sold Om a cayenne given his penchant for enormous 4 by 4[ORIGINAL: Tom 911VirginYour Boxster is in the bodyshop being prepped. I had a quick look around it and it looks to be a nice car. Thanks for selling it to us. We will pick the wheels up next week from Hatfield. Given your profession I suspect you know Om Chawla. He's operated on me twice in an attempt to sort out my long term sinus issues. Take care and sorry we didn't get to meet Cheers TomORIGINAL: dyllanI saw that one round the back On Saturday when dan was taking my blue boxster s It looks stunning ... Looking forward to 3 months time Tom when hopefully I can buy a car from you rather than sell you one !!! All the best Dylan Ps hope dan got the wheels sorted ok - tony at hatfield said he would print you out all the service and engine rebuild stuff when you collect the winter wheelsORIGINAL: Tom 911VirginWe were messed around by the buyer and carried out the major 4 year spark plug service for him. The car is priced at £500 more. Nothing escapes you guys !! I've just added another one too albeit with no pictures. A PDK that some of you may know [
] All the bestTom 911Virgin
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Send Om my regards, he is as smooth as glass !! You are right he could do with a Cayenne to replace that awful Nissan he has ! look forward to meeting you will do you a good deal on your next car. Take care Tom
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