Are Spyders Becoming Extinct At OPCs!

[flat6]

I paid under £40K for my 3K miler at 2 years old back in 2012. Spyder values are certainly doing well. Tyinsky has what was mine and it's great to see it on here. The Spyder certainly has a strong identity. It's a bit like the 987 consists of Boxster, Cayman and Spyder versions. How much would a current Spyder owner be prepared to pay for a 987 Spyder if they didn't own on, before deciding to opt for a 981 Spyder instead?

 

[Rocket Man]

i think if anyone can own a sports car for 3 to 4 years and get what they paid for it then that is a win win for me. i paid 40500 for my manual 5500 mile car at christmas 2013. i now have 9750 after 15 months fun and should do about 3-4000 per year. that will take this one of mine up to about 20000 by christmas 2017. at that point i will have a rethink as to what will be next or keep the Spyder i have just got my Sports Design Wheel back from Royal recovered in grey alcantara with red band and stitching, cant wait to get it fitted

 

[MrDemon]

ORIGINAL: rob.kellock Mr D - guest of the Club? Get your subs paid!!

I am all paid up get the forum working to show I am a full member

 

[jdpef356]

Its arrived - For members eyes only[]

 

[Tom 911Virgin]

ORIGINAL: daro911

ORIGINAL: MrDemon all manual cars sell, big market for them and they never come for sale esp a white manual.

But I am sure 911V have sold many PDK cars without any problems perhaps Tom might pop by and confirm or deny this statement []

PDK sales have outstripped manual sales by a multiple of 3 in respect of volume. Assuming all other things on a car are equal the manual is undoubtedly a quicker seller. Those customers who I've sold too who have bought a Spyder to add to a collection of cars with a focus on investment have all bought manuals. Irrespective of the gearbox though there is no doubt that a nice Spyder is a special thing and although I prefer a manual car, the PDK is an awesome box that marries nicely to the car. I expect prices to continue to rise with the introduction of the new car only solidifying values further. We may see a similar situation over time as has been seen in the relationship between mk 1 and mk 2 996 GT3. Tom 911v

 

[kitchens]

ORIGINAL: jdpef356 Its arrived - For members eyes only[]

If only !! that looks great

 

[MrDemon]

Assuming all other things on a car are equal the manual is undoubtedly a quicker seller. Those customers who I've sold too who have bought a Spyder to add to a collection of cars with a focus on investment have all bought manuals.

I do hope that shuts a few people up ;-)

 

[daro911]

ORIGINAL: MrDemon

Assuming all other things on a car are equal the manual is undoubtedly a quicker seller. Those customers who I've sold too who have bought a Spyder to add to a collection of cars with a focus on investment have all bought manuals.

I do hope that shuts a few people up ;-)

You seemed to have conveniently missed off another crucial point [] Irrespective of the gearbox though there is no doubt that a nice Spyder is a special thing and although I prefer a manual car, the PDK is an awesome box that marries nicely to the car. I expect prices to continue to rise with the introduction of the new car only solidifying values further. We may see a similar situation over time as has been seen in the relationship between mk 1 and mk 2 996 GT3. Tom 911v

 

[DarrellWilson]

ORIGINAL: flat6 How much would a current Spyder owner be prepared to pay for a 987 Spyder if they didn't own on, before deciding to opt for a 981 Spyder instead?

I had in mind that if I could get a well spec'd 981 for £20k plus my super skinny 987 then I would definitely change. First good drive this year, last weekend to Silverstone, and there's no way I can see the 981 being worth that difference. The 987 is a great drivers car and the market is waking up to the fact, evidenced by the resale values we're seeing at the moment. IMO, these cars will comfortably move into the £50k+ bracket even if the 981 retains the distinctive looks, rag roof and lightweight ethos for a little over £60k. They are just great cars with enough potential buyers to keep values strong.

 

[Dylan1]

ORIGINAL: MrDemon

Assuming all other things on a car are equal the manual is undoubtedly a quicker seller. Those customers who I've sold too who have bought a Spyder to add to a collection of cars with a focus on investment have all bought manuals.

I do hope that shuts a few people up ;-)

You seem to have missed another point !! The whole purpose of a forum is so people DONT shut up[]

 

[DarrellWilson]

Another £50k one. http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/porsche/boxster-987-05-12/porsche-boxster-987-gen-ii-spyder------------------2011/3888978

 

[Rocket Man]

1250 on the clock, a bargain for someone. black in not my choice but some people love black. looks like 50K spyders are upon us now and worth every penny

 

[MrDemon]

so 50k spyders and collectors not wanting PDK cars. every thing is just happening as I said it would ! just want to take a few bets on the 981 electric roof now. Description is the shittest one to date though. great spec that car but the top things listed are, Top Tint Windscreen, Park Assist, Universal Audio Interface. scary how people even sell cars. this was that private car for sale last week, who remembers what it was up for ?

 

[kitchens]

http://www.porschemesh.com/contact.asp came across this site and they do grills for our Spyders $95 posted U-K only in Glossy black or Ally look

 

[Andrew Killington]

USA dealers confirm Spyder announcement at next weeks NY show

 

[daro911]

ORIGINAL: DarrellWilson Another £50k one. http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/porsche/boxster-987-05-12/porsche-boxster-987-gen-ii-spyder------------------2011/3888978

That car was up for sale last week privately 980 miles £46995.00[&o]

 

[ralphmusic]

ORIGINAL: kitchens http://www.porschemesh.com/contact.asp came across this site and they do grills for our Spyders $95 posted U-K only in Glossy black or Ally look

You might want to check out comments on their customer service on US forums such as http://www.planet-9.com/987-cayman-boxster-chat/105688-porschemesh-com.html

 

[rob.kellock]

ORIGINAL: MrDemon I am all paid up get the forum working to show I am a full member

It is a technical glitch that happens every now and then - some people don't take it very well so thanks for your patience. Have put in the appropriate email for you.

 

[DarrellWilson]

ORIGINAL: rob.kellock

ORIGINAL: MrDemon I am all paid up get the forum working to show I am a full member

It is a technical glitch that happens every now and then - some people don't take it very well so thanks for your patience. Have put in the appropriate email for you.

I've subscribed for two years now and despite me making sure my membership number is in my profile and sending emails, I'm still shown as a guest. I've given up trying to correct it.

 

[Rocket Man]

i joined last year for the first time, i was listed as a guest all year, i even got acused of not being a paid up member for being outspoken over having posts removed about name and shame. so i am still listed as a guest, why should i pay for membership this year?