Are Spyders Becoming Extinct At OPCs!

philnotts99 · Oct 30, 2014

Any idea on 981 Spyder numbers.. over 100, under 200, or ?! And if its going to be PDK only or manual option too?

daro911 · Oct 30, 2014

ORIGINAL: philnotts99 Any idea on 981 Spyder numbers.. over 100, under 200, or ?! And if its going to be PDK only or manual option too?

Pure speculation on my part but as they do sell 60/40 pdk v sticks I am sure they will offer both boxes. Numbers there lies the BIG question. If it had a suncap then 100 max and not forcing every dealer into a couple of demo cars would be more than enough for the UK market place. If it gets some sort of user friendly manual single skin folding roof then they could probably find 200 buyers but I think price and spec are going to be a key issue as the 981 GTS w Sport Chassis ticks so many boxes already despite its Â£5k premium over an S or no premium what so ever if you want the extra kit on a stock S What I would like to have seen 550 examples world wide to celebrate 60th anniversary of the 550 RS Spyder and say 55 max for the UK against firm customer orders and no dealer demo's A standard spec, performance and bhp to justify say a Â£65k base price along with a Spyder bespoke colour like they did with the Cayman R's [

] That recipe was a major success story for the 997 Speedster with just 356 examples world wide compared to the other 2 911 Speedster efforts that struggled for many years due to the numbers produced 2100+ on Gen 1 and 1300+ on Gen 2 and then 356 only for their most successful version to date

daro911 · Oct 30, 2014

ORIGINAL: philnotts99 Any idea on 981 Spyder numbers.. over 100, under 200, or ?! And if its going to be PDK only or manual option too?

Checkout the new PSE which must be standard kit on the 981 Spyder[

] Music to my ears

Tell him he is not only wrong but needs to get another job testing only electricity driven cars[

] http://www.pistonheads.com/news/default.asp?storyId=31095

Big E · Oct 30, 2014

Well after a very happy 15 months of Spyder ownership I've moved onto something different. I sold my car to Paragon and picked up my new toy today! I really enjoyed the Spyder and I must say thanks to you all as this thread has to be the most informative, helpful owners thread I've ever encountered. I managed 1,000 miles around Normandy/Brittany, a trip to the Le Mans Classic and 1,500 miles through the Pyrenees as well as a couple of UK trips in my years ownership and the car was faultless throughout. I'll be keeping a close eye on 981 Spyder and Cayman GT4 developments and also will keep an eye on this thread. In the mean time I have a big fat car with heated seats, nav and all the creature comforts (led lights in the engine bay!) to cruise around in. The 5.2 V10 helps with the weight issue....

Keep enjoying the Spyders!

rob.kellock · Oct 30, 2014

Very nice! Nothing wrong with replacing the Spyder with a car with heated seats, PDK, satnav, cruise..... [

] Wishing you many happy, safe miles of pleasure.

kitchens · Oct 30, 2014

Very nice and many miles of happy motoring ...just watch out for high kerbs with those alloys [

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daro911 · Oct 30, 2014

Great colour great car hope you have some more great journeys[8D] Could you return in a 981 Spyder eventually[&o]

Dylan1 · Oct 30, 2014

Lovely car ,nice colour but there's no room for luggage for those long road trips!!!!!

Big E · Oct 31, 2014

ORIGINAL: daro911 Great colour great car hope you have some more great journeys[8D] Could you return in a 981 Spyder eventually[&o]

Thanks, yes you may well see me again in a Spyder dependant on how the 981 turns out! I'd actually look at having a 987 Spyder again in a few years when funds allow to have more than one weekend car. It's a great package and I think the looks will be timeless.

daro911 · Oct 31, 2014

ORIGINAL: Big E

ORIGINAL: daro911 Great colour great car hope you have some more great journeys[8D] Could you return in a 981 Spyder eventually[&o]

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Thanks, yes you may well see me again in a Spyder dependant on how the 981 turns out! I'd actually look at having a 987 Spyder again in a few years when funds allow to have more than one weekend car. It's a great package and I think the looks will be timeless.

If you are in the market circa 2016 I may have the exact car for you [

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philnotts99 · Oct 31, 2014

I think someone may be number 1 in the list at an OPC for the 981 Spyder.....[8D]

MillerIanF · Oct 31, 2014

ORIGINAL: daro911

ORIGINAL: philnotts99 Any idea on 981 Spyder numbers.. over 100, under 200, or ?! And if its going to be PDK only or manual option too?

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Checkout the new PSE which must be standard kit on the 981 Spyder[] Music to my ears Tell him he is not only wrong but needs to get another job testing only electricity driven cars[] http://www.pistonheads.com/news/default.asp?storyId=31095

Just sounds to me like he has hole in his exhaust !

daro911 · Oct 31, 2014

Â£1320 price drop here [

] Sign of the times now the summer is well and truly over after midnight tonight[&o] http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/porsche/boxster-987-05-12/porsche-boxster-3-4-spyder-2dr/3012103

daro911 · Oct 31, 2014

Halloween Outfits

Rocket Man · Oct 31, 2014

ORIGINAL: daro911 Â£1320 price drop here [] Sign of the times now the summer is well and truly over after midnight tonight[&o] http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/porsche/boxster-987-05-12/porsche-boxster-3-4-spyder-2dr/3012103

no, that is a milage thing, nothing else. i bought our car at the end of december.

Rocket Man · Oct 31, 2014

just had my 4 years done at OPC bolton, super service. they have also done a couple of minor jobs and an MOT, got a Boxster GTS first time and a 981 Cayman for the MOT. the standard exhaust sounded really nice but i have not heared the sports exhause on a 981 Cayman. i found the Cayman very Audi ish, but Audis are very good cars, standard suspention for a super daily driver. crackin service though at Bolton.

flat6 · Nov 1, 2014

ORIGINAL: Big E I really enjoyed the Spyder and I must say thanks to you all as this thread has to be the most informative, helpful owners thread I've ever encountered.

That's great to hear. www.dspyda.com didn't have as much activity when it existed. We must've done something right over here[

] Congrats and enjoy the new steed. As you say, weight is less of a concern when you've got a stonking engine[

] But try to keep your licence[

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flat6 · Nov 1, 2014

ORIGINAL: daro911 Checkout the new PSE which must be standard kit on the 981 Spyder[] Music to my ears Tell him he is not only wrong but needs to get another job testing only electricity driven cars[] http://www.pistonheads.com/news/default.asp?storyId=31095

I know for you daro the 2 quintessential components of a sportscar are the soundtrack and open air above your head. Whereas for me i'm not passionate about either of those things, so my opinion is skewed. I think the soundtrack on that GTS is great, but for me, coming out of that car is too contrived. When i hear a wail of a heavily modified Toyota Supra doing 60mph in 2nd gear but turn around to find it's a Citreon Saxo doing 20mph it sounds out of place. Likewise i wouldn't want my Boxster or 911 turning heads as if a Ford GT40 was coming. But as a soundtrack, who needs a radio if you enjoy listening that type of thing; it does give you a lot of what you're looking for.

GinT44 · Nov 1, 2014

I have just posted a separate, new post on my Spyder buying experience yesterday if anyone is interetsed - i didn't want to clog up this thread for you guys.....