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Are Spyders Becoming Extinct At OPCs!

ORIGINAL: C2MTH I guess it’s third time lucky. After a pretty stressful buying experience this time around, being almost sold one from an OPC with no service for 37 months, then doing a deal with a private seller only to be let down, I picked up a lovely white Spyder from Paragon Porsche yesterday. They supplied my last 997 and, I have to say, are a superb dealer from my reasonable experience, I can’t recommend them enough. I think the seller would say the car needed nothing, but they still did an early service, brake fluid change, suspension coffin arms, exhaust flange bolts, full geometry, professional touch up of front bumper for a few stone chips, Boxster rear badge removal, personal plate supply & new MOT and 1yrs warranty. So nothing to pay for 2 years bar consumables. I did prefer manaul but decided to go for PDK as I wanted to buy now, and available stock is very thin, and this had my 5 absolute must haves of Spyder wheels, buckets, PSE, air con and music. I must say initial impressions are very good and it’s really growing on me already. Changing down is much more efficient than manual, just two quick dabs and you’re ready for the corner. If anything it’s almost too efficient, but makes you look good ! I said I would not, EVER, use full auto, but heading back through Tonbridge Wells in crawling city traffic, I did and it was bloody convenient I have to say, coming from a manual 997… The sky turned blue, we thought what the hell, pulled over, took off the roof (it is very easy as advised) and headed home. Heater on 29, PSE and Sport mode activated, it was superb and what owning this type of car is all about. Had another blast with my daughter today, but it was pretty damp so need to be a bit careful whilst I get to know the car, but she says it looks “well cool”.. I do already notice more glances than my 997 I have to be honest… Anyway, looking forward to a continental trip or two next year, as well as a couple of PCGB track days and runs out with R20. I will use mine every weekend pretty much, no hibernation for me, after a week in the office it’s my release and why I bought it. Re insurance, I decided to pay a bit more and go with Locktons, as this includes PCGB track day cover and UK/European breakdown cover. In terms of value, I have agreed value on what I paid, and they said I can call them if values rise and get this moved up as part of the policy.
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Congratulations buddy. I test drove that one with Paragon and was such a lovely steer. The brakes did feel a bit off and it probably just needed the brake fluid change you mentioned. The car was immaculate when I saw it and on the test drive it was turning so many heads. Enjoy her, its exactly why I am buying one. After 5 days of working flat out in the office, you just need some wind in your hair with a flat 6 howling behind you.
 
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Fresh Spyder To Market and "HIGH" miles too late production CS VIN[&o] Transmission: Manual Fuel: Petrol Exterior Colour: Carrara White Vehicle Location: Porsche Centre Nottingham Vehicle Ident Number: WP0ZZZ98ZCS740106 Interior Finish: Black leatherette and alcantara seats Mileage: 44,859 m Registration Year: 2011 (61) Price: £ 39,997 19-inch Boxster Spyder Wheel 6-speed manual transmission CDR-30 Audio System Extended exterior package Alcantara Boxster Spyder Lid of storage bin Alcantara with Porsche logo ParkAssist (rear) Sound Package Plus including CD storage Sport Chrono Package Sport shifter Sports exhaust system Universal audio interface Wheels painted in Black
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Wheels after market painted ...... and no Crest /locking wheel to valve ..some people have no idea how to present a car these days ...miles are very high well for me that represents 9 years worth of wear ...Robert that would be a life time for you[;)]
 
ORIGINAL: kitchens Wheels after market painted ...... and no Crest /locking wheel to valve ..some people have no idea how to present a car these days ...miles are very high well for me that represents 9 years worth of wear ...Robert that would be a life time for you[;)]
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You are right that would take me 20 years if we had good dry years too [:D]
 
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ORIGINAL: Mayhem911 Yes very cheap down under!! I know car tax is very high but 68k for private sale!![:D]
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Hope these prices reach our shores soon![;)]
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that is easy to acheive, all it takes is for every private seller to ask those prices and the OPCs will follow
 
Would it be illegal if all the Spyder owners started a cartel to hold prices up[:D] ...I know of one model where owners are in touch when there is an interest shown for their cars [;)]
 
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ORIGINAL: kitchens ...miles are very high well for me that represents 9 years worth of wear ...Robert that would be a life time for you[;)]
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You are right that would take me 20 years if we had good dry years too [:D]
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You guys crack me up:ROFLMAO:. Still the best Spyder corner of the WWW :ROFLMAO:
 
ORIGINAL: flat6 You guys crack me up:ROFLMAO:. Still the best Spyder corner of the WWW :ROFLMAO:
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Welcome back flat6 you should post more often as a founder member who helped launch this "hot spot" we can forgive & forget you being seduced by another model[;)]
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This is a lightweight, topless, manual gearbox, Spyder Dream Machine for it's owner and 680bhp! http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1095925_ronin-rs-211-lands-in-jay-lenos-garage-the-ultimate-lotus
 
Money no object this could give the wallet a serious bashing [:D] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ZpwHh0y8m0
 
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