Are Spyders Becoming Extinct At OPCs!

[Andrew Killington]

Daro 911 I am thinking of changing my 981 Spyder for a GT3 just wondered what you liked about the GT V Spyder

Never owned a GT3 think you have me confused with possibly Andrew Killington who has owned both

hi

its a while ago; the Gt3/RS are real motorsport cars especially with clubsport/buckets (buckets essential imo for GT3) , screaming rev hungry engine and once geo set up sorted to your particular requirements, a very rewarding tactile drive, ultimately imo best suited to the track where you can exploit the package; still fine as a road car but espesh the 991 you will find it hard to frequently exploit .

vs 981 Spyder, chalk and cheese really, I now prefer a soft top so GT3 is out for me. convertible vs coupe is fairly fundamental when making your decision; straight line speed I would say the Spyder is comparable to the manual 996/997 GT3 cars, probably not a lot in it up to 90 or so ( the Spyder has similar horse power to the 996 GT3 if I remember correctly)

The GT3 itself has also changed, a 991 GT3 is a lot different to a Gen 1 996 GT3, which model were you considering?

The GT3/RS has a cache and following second to none amongst many Porsche owners and enthusiasts as the modern day purest Porsche so it will do your street cred no harm

 

[MrDemon]

My 981 GTS PDK was point 3 of a second slower to 60 than my 981 Spyder when timed.

so no, not faster HTH

Car and driver or Sport Auto timed one faster some where.

what I find funny is the hype + crap that people choose the 981 Spyder and GT4 due to the 3.8 saying it's a lot faster than the 987.2 Spyder and Cayman R.

I would rather people say "I choose it because I liked it" one cannot argue with that comment.

That was my point, it's no faster in the real world. Infact if I get caught napping with my mates 981 Boxster S PDK and I am in the GT4 I cannot make up any space/gap.

I love all these cars, I just hate the bull**** ;-) but if I say it how it is you get called names lol

As you have timed 0.3 second gap you get the point ;-)

imo the 3.8 does not really offer anything over the 3.4 bar the tuning side of things which can get you 430bhp stock the 3.4 engine is a fantastic free reving unit, where imo the 3.8 misses out and people just change earlier.

People read to much into my own personal view on cars and it upsets people, I say the same things about my GT4, it's best to be honest rather than hype up ones own car.

I hate Auto's they are not for me atm, that's not to say they are not faster........ I also hate automation and fixed sus parts, and soft tops really, hence my route was the GT4 so I could set it up how I wanted with less nannying.

I have also said for 80% of people the 981 Spyder is the better car than the GT4 due to how people really use them.

I just think overs get people into the wrong cars for the wrong reasons and that's where the bull**** starts to come from to back up why they own what they own lol.

AT the end of the day if you are happy in the car you own that's fantastic news, and that's why I will never (if I have to) sell my 987.2 Spyder. but I'll sell the GT4.

I still think most people would be better off in the Cayman GTS and the Boxster GTS than the cars they own now and that's easy to see esp on PH where cars go back up for sale after 2 years with 3 owners and 800 miles !!!

These cars are normally by the very same people who said how great they were In the 1st place, but sat unused.

To the person after a GT3, a lot of people here have had them and sold them on for cars like the Caymans R, Spyders, GT4 etc GT3 hype I call it, (but imo it's overs hype)

The GT3 is so over hyped it's unreal, again the wrong car for 90% of the people, but as it's the car to be seen in people want them, they make shit roads cars imo.

The 991 has changed that, it's way more usable, the 991.2 GT3 now even more so with the helper springs the GT4 has and more torque and the touring pack, you can use a new GT3 as a daily.

996,997,997.2 GT3's not really good road cars imo.

Best drivers car I own which is usable 365 days of the year, still my Cayman R no new car with EPS can match the older cars so it's getting to be a lost era for driver involvement and driver feel.

add in PDK, PTV, e-diffs and the like and I have no interest in the new stuff.

 

[SC50]

Daro 911 I am thinking of changing my 981 Spyder for a GT3 just wondered what you liked about the GT V Spyder

Never owned a GT3 think you have me confused with possibly Andrew Killington who has owned both

hi

its a while ago; the Gt3/RS are real motorsport cars especially with clubsport/buckets (buckets essential imo for GT3) , screaming rev hungry engine and once geo set up sorted to your particular requirements, a very rewarding tactile drive, ultimately imo best suited to the track where you can exploit the package; still fine as a road car but espesh the 991 you will find it hard to frequently exploit .

vs 981 Spyder, chalk and cheese really, I now prefer a soft top so GT3 is out for me. convertible vs coupe is fairly fundamental when making your decision; straight line speed I would say the Spyder is comparable to the manual 996/997 GT3 cars, probably not a lot in it up to 90 or so ( the Spyder has similar horse power to the 996 GT3 if I remember correctly)

The GT3 itself has also changed, a 991 GT3 is a lot different to a Gen 1 996 GT3, which model were you considering?

The GT3/RS has a cache and following second to none amongst many Porsche owners and enthusiasts as the modern day purest Porsche so it will do your street cred no harm

thanks for that info, would like a 991.2 GT3 but my OPC says not a chance on that. My consider a .1 but they have had

engine problems at the start of production so a grey area as to what I do ?

any advice on options and what to look out for would be a help.

 

[Ian Gilmour]

Managed to get the lip back in place so no need for a new one. PC quoted £213 + VAT before discount and fitting so have saved myself a few quid!

 

[MrDemon]

Daro 911 I am thinking of changing my 981 Spyder for a GT3 just wondered what you liked about the GT V Spyder

Never owned a GT3 think you have me confused with possibly Andrew Killington who has owned both

hi

its a while ago; the Gt3/RS are real motorsport cars especially with clubsport/buckets (buckets essential imo for GT3) , screaming rev hungry engine and once geo set up sorted to your particular requirements, a very rewarding tactile drive, ultimately imo best suited to the track where you can exploit the package; still fine as a road car but espesh the 991 you will find it hard to frequently exploit .

vs 981 Spyder, chalk and cheese really, I now prefer a soft top so GT3 is out for me. convertible vs coupe is fairly fundamental when making your decision; straight line speed I would say the Spyder is comparable to the manual 996/997 GT3 cars, probably not a lot in it up to 90 or so ( the Spyder has similar horse power to the 996 GT3 if I remember correctly)

The GT3 itself has also changed, a 991 GT3 is a lot different to a Gen 1 996 GT3, which model were you considering?

The GT3/RS has a cache and following second to none amongst many Porsche owners and enthusiasts as the modern day purest Porsche so it will do your street cred no harm

thanks for that info, would like a 991.2 GT3 but my OPC says not a chance on that. My consider a .1 but they have had

engine problems at the start of production so a grey area as to what I do ?

any advice on options and what to look out for would be a help.

options are personal, what to look out for are track hacks, worn PCCB's, you now get a 10 year engine warranty from Porsche on that model.

Prices are high imo still so it might cost you a bit to own one once the gen two settle in and the hype has gone.

 

[SC50]

Daro 911 I am thinking of changing my 981 Spyder for a GT3 just wondered what you liked about the GT V Spyder

Never owned a GT3 think you have me confused with possibly Andrew Killington who has owned both

hi

its a while ago; the Gt3/RS are real motorsport cars especially with clubsport/buckets (buckets essential imo for GT3) , screaming rev hungry engine and once geo set up sorted to your particular requirements, a very rewarding tactile drive, ultimately imo best suited to the track where you can exploit the package; still fine as a road car but espesh the 991 you will find it hard to frequently exploit .

vs 981 Spyder, chalk and cheese really, I now prefer a soft top so GT3 is out for me. convertible vs coupe is fairly fundamental when making your decision; straight line speed I would say the Spyder is comparable to the manual 996/997 GT3 cars, probably not a lot in it up to 90 or so ( the Spyder has similar horse power to the 996 GT3 if I remember correctly)

The GT3 itself has also changed, a 991 GT3 is a lot different to a Gen 1 996 GT3, which model were you considering?

The GT3/RS has a cache and following second to none amongst many Porsche owners and enthusiasts as the modern day purest Porsche so it will do your street cred no harm

thanks for that info, would like a 991.2 GT3 but my OPC says not a chance on that. My consider a .1 but they have had

engine problems at the start of production so a grey area as to what I do ?

any advice on options and what to look out for would be a help.

options are personal, what to look out for are track hacks, worn PCCB's, you now get a 10 year engine warranty from Porsche on that model.

Prices are high imo still so it might cost you a bit to own one once the gen two settle in and the hype has gone.

how do you tell if the PCCBs are no good ?

 

[MrDemon]

easy way they have more dust on them if you put your finger over the disk.

 

[paul08]

Fitted luggage for front boot

I have had some fitted luggage made up. More details in the main Boxster forum

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[flat6]

What would you call this look?

Rat rod?

Barn find?

Stone washed?

 

[daro911]

What would you call this look?

Rat rod?

Barn find?

Stone washed?

Rat Rod but would also add easy to maintain just keep driving and sell the car care products on fleebay

 

[flat6]

What would you call this look?

Rat rod?

Barn find?

Stone washed?

Rat Rod but would also add easy to maintain just keep driving and sell the car care products on fleebay

So, what's the state of the Spyder market these days? Both 987 and 981.

 

[kitchens]

What would you call this look?

Rat rod?

Barn find?

Stone washed?

Looks like it has been vandalised with Nitromor A least you could safely park it any where, who would park next to an owner who let their car get into that state []

 

[daro911]

So, what's the state of the Spyder market these days? Both 987 and 981.

Depends who you ask but trying to answer your question in an unbiased fashion 987 demand for low mileage minters as strong as ever with prices to match so high 40's to low 50's retail - 981's still seem to be going for a few thousand over original list trade which at an OPC equates to circa £12k+ over list on the sticker prices providing they are low mileage for age etc

When are you rejoining the party [] probably never after falling for the 911 Turbo power

 

[woodstock]

PEC now have a yellow Spyder complete with matching PCCB's and 3.5k on the clock. Great mornings drive with the roof down (obviously not in the skid track!) doing what we are unable to do on the road. Great tuition from Scott around the tracks. Checked the roof and no sign of damage as yet. Will be interesting to see when it goes to market. Was so entertained forgot to take a photo !

 

[joeb]

Hi All new to this as just joined up. i have just purchased 3 weeks ago a spyder 981 in racing Yellow. Had 3 boxster s previous so this is stunning and the difference is great.

Does any one know how many of these are in th UK or were produced as i have been trying to get one for a while. They seem to hold the money and not very many about..

 

[Boxster7]

Hi Joeb

welcome aboard !

There are approx 225 in the U.K. And about 2,500 worldwide I believe, but I'm sure someone will be along soon with the correct numbers.

Did you pick your car up from the Exeter OPC ??

its my local

cheers

 

[joeb]

Yes got it 3 weeks ago and sold them my last one which was stunning and didnt want to get rid. it was a 65 plate and 6500 on the clock .. but had to have this as liked them from the start. Yep never bought there before and had 4 boxsters now, 2 from Leeds OPC.. cant complain they looked after us and took us to Silverstone two weeks ago for the Porsche Carrera cup..

 

[Boxster7]

Sounds good.

I absolutely love mine. Done 14k in just under 2 years and it still feels really special every time I take it out of the garage.

Its a keeper

 

[joeb]

did you get it at exeter ? is it the 981 spyder ? don’t think there are to many in the southwest

 

[flat6]

What would you call this look?

Rat rod?

Barn find?

Stone washed?

Looks like it has been vandalised with Nitromor A least you could safely park it any where, who would park next to an owner who let their car get into that state []

And no doubt this level of detail on a wrap is very expensive to make your car look unloved lol.