True true. As you say, whilst the 987 is now loved, very few people actual put their hand in their pocket to buy a brand new one, because of the roof and many were sold off as second hand demo vehicles with healthy discount. Then they became a cult favourite on the used market. Porsche has responded to that with the new design. I can't see them having any problem shifting them with new car buyers this time, and for Porsche, that's what it's all about.
Are Spyders Becoming Extinct At OPCs!
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Andrew Killington
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cheers F6; hope to catch up for a chinwag this yearORIGINAL: flat6Congrats!!!!![]
Thanks flat6 - Yes I think this time they have cracked it solving the roof deal breaker and sealed the deal with fitting the 3.8L engine into a sport chassis as opposed to a PASM chassis [ORIGINAL: flat6Congrats x 2!!!!!!!![ORIGINAL: daro911Snap[
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Andrew Killington
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I've gone for the classic interior and GT silver but will wait until I visit dealer to see Garnet Red leather in the flesh before final decision
My favourite visual bit of the car an a big factor in buying mine. The new one just doesn't seem to have the same appeal. I do like it, and I do think it will be a great car - just not one I'd want.
Rocket Man
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did any of our spydermen on here buy their Spyders new and spec them how they wanted them?
Rocket Man
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all good points
ORIGINAL: tyinskyMy favourite visual bit of the car an a big factor in buying mine. The new one just doesn't seem to have the same appeal. I do like it, and I do think it will be a great car - just not one I'd want.I also think they have missed a trick by having that large part of the upper rear quarter deck not the same colour as the car. It looses some of the effect of the long hood and rear deck.
I would have liked to have seen the side stripe but I guess Porsche are no longer striping any of their cars any so can live without it but the profile of a 987 with & without the stripe was quite different and I think it shows on the 981 too[&o] I have a feeling that the improved interior architecture, fit, finish, new design buckets and extra space along with the 3.8L 375 bhp a folding roof will more than make up for the difference in which looks best in the flesh[8D]
Andrew Killington
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Could you add the Stripe as an exclusive?
Rocket Man
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it is easy to have any stripes you want made and stick them on, easy job
There might be a design reason for it. Could it be to create a more complete silhouette of the roofline as it blends with the hood sections. Or could it be to make that area resistant to scratches when the buttresses are hanging around before they are attached. Or could it be to charge £500 under Porsche Exclusive to get them painted [
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