Are Spyders Becoming Extinct At OPCs!

[kitchens]

My car is 3 years old next month; had a warranty renewal letter £660 for a year.

anyone made a decision to renew / not to renew?

Hi Andrew when did Porsche reduce the extra warranty down to £660 seems a bargain compared to the historical 4 figure past price [8|]

Hi Robert, recvd my letter dated 2/10; 2 year renewal 1190 1 year 660.

I was thinking of renewing because of delay with new model, possible roof issues (although now appears to be a fix).

perhaps it’s based on my low mileage and not getting wet, in which case yours will be cheaper still

The cost quoted does not include Porsche assist and 111 point check so look for 2 years costing around £1761 if their menu price is correct .Mine is due in April and not sure if I will renew as the car has only covered 4.500 to date and will stay that way till April 2019 .Will wait to see the availability of the 718 before I decide .

 

[Boxster7]

I've also had the letter......

Currently I'm thinking no, as £1700 does give you a bit in reserve.

The gearbox issue with the GT4 is my only real concern, but haven't yet heard any Spyder horror stories.

Plus I believe the early cars (2015) may not have this potential issue anyway.

My car is currently on 17K, although after the arrival of a 987BS gen2 the Spyder has done less miles this year.

 

[spyder31]

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The cost quoted does not include Porsche assist and 111 point check so look for 2 years costing around £1761 if their menu price is correct .Mine is due in April and not sure if I will renew as the car has only covered 4.500 to date and will stay that way till April 2019 .Will wait to see the availability of the 718 before I decide .

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your calculations are spot on B. Had my 987 spyder in today. MOT, 111 point check, 2 year warranty, assist.

passed perfectly with no advisories etc all, cost me £1731 including Vat.

Asked the general manager about me getting a new 718 spyder next year. Looked at me sympathetically and explained the gt3/gt4/spyder will be allocated on a points basis and I don’t meet the criteria. If they have any excess stock which is unlikely will keep me in mind!

Bought a new cayman from them, traded it in for the spyder when it was new. All work/servicing carried out by them even new tyres etc. All warranties from them too. Can’t say I am too impressed with this allocation process by porsche uk.

 

[daro911]

Asked the general manager about me getting a new 718 spyder next year. Looked at me sympathetically and explained the gt3/gt4/spyder will be allocated on a points basis and I don’t meet the criteria. If they have any excess stock which is unlikely will keep me in mind!

Bought a new cayman from them, traded it in for the spyder when it was new. All work/servicing carried out by them even new tyres etc. All warranties from them too. Can’t say I am too impressed with this allocation process by porsche uk.

Brexit & Corbyn waiting in the wings - I think you may see 718 Spyders / GT4's struggling to find buyers and I would add I personally know 3 981 Spyder owners who never had a LOI and came by their cars from 3 dealers none of them had ever bought a car from previously

So once the cars have launched if you find your dealer is still playing hard ball email your Porsche CV to every other Porsche Centre and stand back to see who bites

That's exactly how 3 people I know ended up as 981 Spyder owners plus I know a further 2 who for various reasons declined their chances of buying despite neither having an order in before launch

 

[iansr]

Asked the general manager about me getting a new 718 spyder next year. Looked at me sympathetically and explained the gt3/gt4/spyder will be allocated on a points basis and I don’t meet the criteria. If they have any excess stock which is unlikely will keep me in mind!

Bought a new cayman from them, traded it in for the spyder when it was new. All work/servicing carried out by them even new tyres etc. All warranties from them too. Can’t say I am too impressed with this allocation process by porsche uk.

Brexit & Corbyn waiting in the wings - I think you may see 718 Spyders / GT4's struggling to find buyers and I would add I personally know 3 981 Spyder owners who never had a LOI and came by their cars from 3 dealers none of them had ever bought a car from previously

So once the cars have launched if you find your dealer is still playing hard ball email your Porsche CV to every other Porsche Centre and stand back to see who bites

That's exactly how 3 people I know ended up as 981 Spyder owners plus I know a further 2 who for various reasons declined their chances of buying despite neither having an order in before launch

That’s very interesting! Presumably they did that in the period between launch and the cars actually becoming available?

 

[spyder31]

Thanks Daro good advice.

Brexit Corbyn and if it’s a turbo they may have trouble giving them away.

now that you mention it i received a voicemail from them when the gt4 was released offering me one. Was working away from home and by time called them back had missed the opportunity. Wasn’t fussed at the time as was happy with my spyder.....little did I know the prices would rocket on them. Could have been a nice little investment. hindsight is a wonder thing!

 

[spyder31]

Wonderful even!

 

[iansr]

In the current edition of Autocar there is a review from the passenger seat of a 992. In the article they confirm it will be launched at the LA show. So unlikely the Spyder will be launched at the same time. I find it surprising they have allowed the Spyder to be seen virtually without camouflage so far in advance of the launch.

 

[daro911]

In the current edition of Autocar there is a review from the passenger seat of a 992. In the article they confirm it will be launched at the LA show. So unlikely the Spyder will be launched at the same time. I find it surprising they have allowed the Spyder to be seen virtually without camouflage so far in advance of the launch.

Maybe the fact its more or less the same physical differences inside & out between a 981 v 718 with the Spyder exclusive design cues cut & pasted over there isn't any need for camouflage at all

The only camouflaged components are the ones that can't be seen anyway - the oily bits and gearbox choices

I now recall I did read a longtime back the launch is Geneva 2019 which makes sense with 992 making LA

 

[KennyR]

Deposit paid, car awaiting final preparation and detailing.Then I will be the proud owner of 2016 Sapphire Blue 981 Spyder, some pics to follow soon!

 

[kitchens]

Congrats on your new purchase. Welcome to the Spyders web .Get those pics posted

 

[daro911]

Deposit paid, car awaiting final preparation and detailing.Then I will be the proud owner of 2016 Sapphire Blue 981 Spyder, some pics to follow soon!

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N and welcome to the fold - Great colour Saphire was on my wish list too and look forward to reading your first impressions and the pics

 

[jimmy p]

987 Spyder [link]https://imgur.com/a/vzWK2X0[/link]

Pic of my 987 spyder bought in March after a recent autumn (spring) clean

Not sure how to get pic to upload without the above??

 

[kitchens]

Just posted on the Spyder FB page a owner in Southern Australia has a 987 in Cream with Macadamia interior PDK and Ceramics looks nice certainly different . Has only had the car 4 weeks and drove the 1850 kilom from Brisbane to Adelaide to collect the car a straight 17hr drive ..theirs commitment for you to get your hands on one of Porsches finest cars .

 

[daro911]

987 Spyder [link=https://imgur.com/a/vzWK2X0]https://imgur.com/a/vzWK2X0[/link]

Pic of my 987 spyder bought in March after a recent autumn (spring) clean

Not sure how to get pic to upload without the above??

 

[Chris95]

Interesting Statistic (well i thought so!)

27% of 981 Spyders (62/229) were SORN in 4Q17. Seems a shame to have such a lovely car and not use it - even if only at weekends. (DVLA-VEH0125)

 

[daro911]

This Cayman "T" seems to be running similar exhaust set up to the 718 GT4 & Spyder scoops

Hope this doesn't signal F4 Turbo power for either of those 2 models [&:]

[link=https://www.carmagazine.co.uk/spy-shots/porsche/718-cayman-t/]https://www.carmagazine.c.../porsche/718-cayman-t/[/link]

 

[iansr]

Well if the GT3 engine is out and an F6 Turbo doesn’t fit, what other option is there ?

 

[GregorF]

Seems a shame. The original Spyder price was just a little more than the Boxster S. Now it's heading to full GT car money. Especially if it gets a 4.0. Puts it out of reach of most average buyers.

 

[CLIFFWILKINS]

Seems a shame. The original Spyder price was just a little more than the Boxster S. Now it's heading to full GT car money. Especially if it gets a 4.0. Puts it out of reach of most average buyers.

Have to agree.