Andrew Killington
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Deposit paid, order placed, awaiting build month
Are Spyders Becoming Extinct At OPCs!
- Thread starter daro911
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Andrew Killington
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Only tentative but likely to be GT Silver as a nod to the silver Spyders of old; Considering classic interior as well; what about yourself? Any idea of build date ? Cheers
Yes agree, December is not the best month to take delivery of your new Spyder. I take it you'd have it held up in your garage until they've finished spraying salt on our lovely potholed roads [&o] I'm still waiting to hear what month they've got me down for, but as my OPC only have one car coming I'm hoping for an earlier date. If not I would take your approach. Cheers
All dates offered weren't user friendly dates for me [
] September & October build so I went for their last slot December build in the hope before I have to spec the car they would know their 2016 allocation and could move me back for a Spring delivery I want to see the car in the flesh at PEC sometime in July which will allow me to chose the final spec very carefully but if the PEC car(s) don't have the Classic Spyder interior I will have to think long and hard before ticking that box blindly[] 
MrDemon
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great place for shades your iphone and sweets in fact I have made a stand so my Iphone sits in it landscape if I need a NAV help in a city, perfect fit the cars about driving imo and for that not many cars come close, the 981 def won't come close to the driving experience. Is this not Darrell cars anyway ? perfect spec for the car. You AC guys are crazy lol no one buys soft tops in sunny climates you notice you would burn your head ! , every one has coupes with AC on, the UK is the soft top mecca and we don't need AC here, you take the roof off ! PCM is outdated rubbish and AC is pointless in this car, again both of which will be bad options to have once the car is even older. I can see why people want the VAG owned 981 car with all it's PCM, electric steering AC etc, but I like older Porsche DNA, VAG seemed to have lost that with Porsche now :-( I am not excited my by GT4 slot :-( , and I am even less so about the new Spyder. I'll prob sell the GT4 and if I wanted a VAG product I would be looking at a R8 cab, with real steering, a v8 and nicer ratio's, plus that trick electric roof, you can pick a minter up for £65k these 2 new cars seem a bit emperor's new clothes and way to VAG ! plus 85mph in 2nd gear and electric steering, it's all a Bit GTS+ got to be crazy to swap old for new imo.
in fact I have made a stand so my Iphone sits in it landscape if I need a NAV help in a city, perfect fit the cars about driving imo and for that not many cars come close, the 981 def won't come close to the driving experience. Is this not Darrell cars anyway ? perfect spec for the car. You AC guys are crazy lol no one buys soft tops in sunny climates you notice you would burn your head ! , every one has coupes with AC on, the UK is the soft top mecca and we don't need AC here, you take the roof off ! PCM is outdated rubbish and AC is pointless in this car, again both of which will be bad options to have once the car is even older. I can see why people want the VAG owned 981 car with all it's PCM, electric steering AC etc, but I like older Porsche DNA, VAG seemed to have lost that with Porsche now :-( I am not excited my by GT4 slot :-( , and I am even less so about the new Spyder. I'll prob sell the GT4 and if I wanted a VAG product I would be looking at a R8 cab, with real steering, a v8 and nicer ratio's, plus that trick electric roof, you can pick a minter up for £65k these 2 new cars seem a bit emperor's new clothes and way to VAG ! plus 85mph in 2nd gear and electric steering, it's all a Bit GTS+ got to be crazy to swap old for new imo.
I Apprieciate your stance on this, but IMO these cars are very different animals. Many years ago I traded up from a basic Lotus Elise to a new 986 Boxster S and you could say the same of these two cars. The Elise was a great drivers car, but lacked the power and bit of refinement of the Boxster. I loved them both [] Now I'm going from 987 Boxster S to 981 Spyder. I believe both great cars, but will be very different in their personality. The extra power and handling will easily make up for the slight lack of steering feel. I'm hoping to keep both to start with, so I can enjoy the different experience each will bring.
] Now I'm going from 987 Boxster S to 981 Spyder. I believe both great cars, but will be very different in their personality. The extra power and handling will easily make up for the slight lack of steering feel. I'm hoping to keep both to start with, so I can enjoy the different experience each will bring.
Would be interesting to hear Andrew K's take on that steering point as he has been a Spyder owner and currently a GTS owner When I drove the Boxster GTS with sport chassis I never once found the steering to be lacking - which either says a lot about the new steering or my lack of feel [
] If Porsche can't make the new Spyder an all round better proposition to my current Spyder then that would not only mark a historic landslide in the wrong direction but would end my 36 year fling with the best brand £ for £ in the sports car world past & present if the test reviews are anything to go by[] As they say don't knock something until you have personally tried it http://www.caranddriver.com/porsche/cayman-gt4
MrDemon
PCGB Member
ALL round better !, it weighs more, has a bad co2 figure(230 is lazy) a sub 20mpg real life figure, electric steering, electric hand brake, over served brakes, longer gearing, and a roof you still have to piss about with and now cannot take off. lets not even talk about NO 918 style seats and less paint options. all round worse on paper ! I'll be honest and say, I am getting a GT4 for the bling factor and making 10k, not for the drive, the looks, the bad mpg and the painfully long gearing. I am buying it because it's shiny and seems a no risk buy and I don't have to sell anything to get it. Be honest why are people buying the 981 Spyder ? I hand on heart think the 987.2 Spyder is the better more fun car and most bought at sub £40k what is £25k more buying you ? as I doubt it will be the last NA mid engine Porsche. I guess the 981 market is NOT for me while I keep looking at these for a laugh. And yet some people even think the 981 Spyder is too hardcore and are still buying normal Boxsters.ORIGINAL: daro911If Porsche can't make the new Spyder an all round better proposition to my current Spyder then that would not only mark a historic landslide in the wrong direction but would end my 36 year fling with the best brand £ for £ in the sports car world past & present if the test reviews are anything to go by[
At least pick your battles, that's just seeking controversy for the sake of it. Horses for courses. Am sure some owners of 3.2 Carreras prefer the feel of their cars to your Cayman R with their more manly clutch, gears, steering and handling. There are people on here excited and looking forward to their new cars, let them enjoy the anticipation. I have now done almost 15k miles in my 981 Cayman S in less than 11 months. It looks well, it goes well, its real world mpg is astonishing - long runs often generating 35mpg. It is a rare car in these parts, Jeckyll and Hyde personality - calm and comfortable yet outrageously fast compared to 99.9% of other cars on the road. Apart from on its first journey home, not once since have I thought anything negative about the steering. Yes, I know, in the Spyder you can run over a packet of crisps and tell what flavour they are by the feedback in the steering but back in the real world it is not an issue for me in fact, to be honest, on a long motorway run I prefer the Cayman's set up. It all boils down to what you want from a car and how you intend to use it. Fundamentally though, the 981 is an exceptional car and you really would be swimming against the tide to disagree. Sure, a BMW 5 series is quieter on the motorway and a Caterham more exciting on a country lane / track but the 981 is rather good at both. The new Spyder maintains the momentum. It will be different to the old car but that's not all bad news.
Great to get the views of an ex Spyderman who took to the track on occasions and is really confirming what every motor journo today says about the 981's So Rob K's experience to date must be worth taking note of I am sure Rob ... As you have 987 Spyder 981 Cayman S on the CV where would a 981 Spyder or GT4 rank in your future wish list[]
] Wouldn't rev range activity tell you if that's the case or not?
Have to back up RobK, let people enjoy their choices. Everyone make their choices against their own personal criteria and everyone's criteria is different. I too am very impressed with the capabilities of the 981 as a road car. Can only imagine the Spyder to thrill more than the 981’s i've already driven and would buy without a test drive. Far too much unnecessary negativity. Opinion is one thing, denouncing other people's choices and opinions is another. Surprised how much energy is put into that. There'll be a few thousand who want to buy a Spyder and a few billion on the planet who don't. That's the same for all cars including all the recommended Spyder alternatives. There’s an unnecessary obsession to get everyone swimming in the same direction. Good luck in trying.
Mr D [/quote]
I'll give you £10K over if you want to sell. I fancy one and could turn a few quid on my GT3 which will help with the mortgage. Geoff
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