Are Spyders Becoming Extinct At OPCs!

[Motorhead]

Hi 6,

Haven't seen you on these pages for a long time.! I think a combination of lack of development time coupled with the ramifications of WLTP meant that the introduction of a PDK option wasn't possible at the simultaneous launch of the Spyder and Cayman GT4. I believe that Q4 2020 is a likely PDK introduction date for both cars, although it could be sooner.

Jeff

Hi Jeff

Yeah i'm seldom on here now as I don't have a Porsche. Those days are over whilst I focus on funding my son's racing (it's not easy with no sponsorship!). But I am enjoying a 4C much more than I thought I would. It's a brutal, eager little thing and much better with the mid-cycle steering revision they did.

I think the Spyder will be very popular with PDK.

How's the Cayman?

Excellent.! I can't believe I've had the Cayman for 10-years now, but still enjoying the occasional blast and track day; and it's very much a fun day and Sunday toy which makes driving it more of an event.

Still holding out for a (manual) 718 GT4, but not really that hopeful of success for all the usual reasons. I might consider a 981 GT4 if the prices drop to a sensible level, although it looks as though there's going to be an 718 F-6 GTS with a detuned version of the Spyder/GT4 engine coming out soon which might spike my interest. We'll see.

All the best, and good luck to your lad.

Jeff

 

[daro911]

First 718 Spyder to be "flipped"[&:]

[link=https://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/porsche/boxster-718-16-current/2019-porsche-718-spyder-4-0/10137074]https://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/porsche/boxster-718-16-current/2019-porsche-718-spyder-4-0/10137074[/link]

 

[flat6]

Excellent.! I can't believe I've had the Cayman for 10-years now, but still enjoying the occasional blast and track day; and it's very much a fun day and Sunday toy which makes driving it more of an event.

Still holding out for a (manual) 718 GT4, but not really that hopeful of success for all the usual reasons. I might consider a 981 GT4 if the prices drop to a sensible level, although it looks as though there's going to be an 718 F-6 GTS with a detuned version of the Spyder/GT4 engine coming out soon which might spike my interest. We'll see.

All the best, and good luck to your lad.

Jeff

A 718 flat 6 GTS sounds an interesting proposition in Boxster or Cayman guise. Good luck in whatever you choose!

 

[daro911]

A 718 flat 6 GTS sounds an interesting proposition in Boxster or Cayman guise.

Sounds like Back to The Future

 

[KennyR]

So having watched a video of a 718 spyder and a 981 spyder being compared together , the soundtrack of the 981 is so much more emotive than the 718. From what the 2 drivers said also the ride quality is better too, but I know this will sound a bit biased coming from a 981 spyder owner but is the 718 worth the extra outlay over and above the 981? Let the deliberation commence

 

[daro911]

[link=https://www.jzmporsche.com/used-vehicle-details/Porsche-718-U1717/]https://www.jzmporsche.co...ils/Porsche-718-U1717/[/link]

What a strange low on options spec 718 GT4 with DFS chairs ordered to be flipped! - confused.com[:'(]

 

[daro911]

So having watched a video of a 718 spyder and a 981 spyder being compared together , the soundtrack of the 981 is so much more emotive than the 718. From what the 2 drivers said also the ride quality is better too, but I know this will sound a bit biased coming from a 981 spyder owner but is the 718 worth the extra outlay over and above the 981? Let the deliberation commence

[font="verdana,geneva"]Subject to a test drive [/font]my research and wallet says NO for now

Even if I got list price back on my 4k mile high spec Spyder I would still be looking at £25k to switch and as I doubt I would get list price from a dealer today the switch for me would definitely start with a 3

Personally I doubt I will bother upgrading

 

[kitchens]

Have to agree would be silly to change and have to hand over a min £25K for what ? I think the 981 on paper sounds the better car. Never driven the 718 so hard to compare but cannot see £25K difference. Anyway -6 up here so not Spyder weather

 

[GinT44]

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[daro911]

992 No longer a proper sports car but this is

[link=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ICIYZJCmV4s&feature=youtu.be]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ICIYZJCmV4s&feature=youtu.be[/link]

 

[daro911]

These two Car Guys will be gutted when they find out their Spyder doesn’t have a GT3 engine [&:]

[link=https://youtu.be/TbSio3qanxs]https://youtu.be/TbSio3qanxs[/link]

 

[Chris95]

Seems to me they are trying to make a heritage pack speedster. Brown upholstery, race stickers and gold lettering. I doubt it will work. Does a you tube film really pay enough to try these mods.

 

[daro911]

Seems to me they are trying to make a heritage pack speedster. Brown upholstery, race stickers and gold lettering. I doubt it will work. Does a you tube film really pay enough to try these mods.

One of the Car Guys is retired and does this for a hobby more than making money - Probably helps him getting anything he fancies straight out of the box

[link=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jlCS1-Ihvc4]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jlCS1-Ihvc4[/link]

[link=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BCkiPHGuEN4]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BCkiPHGuEN4[/link]

 

[daro911]

Have to agree would be silly to change and have to hand over a min £25K for what ? I think the 981 on paper sounds the better car. Never driven the 718 so hard to compare but cannot see £25K difference. Anyway -6 up here so not Spyder weather

[] On the used 718 Spyder front this one looks about £18k over list []

[link=https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-search?advertising-location=at_cars&search-target=usedcars&is-quick-search=TRUE&postcode=NW4+1NX&radius=&make=PORSCHE&model=718+SPYDER&price-search-type=total-price&min-monthly-price=&max-monthly-price=&price-from=500&price-to=&search-used-vehicles=]https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-search?advertising-location=at_cars&search-target=usedcars&is-quick-search=TRUE&postcode=NW4+1NX&radius=&make=PORSCHE&model=718+SPYDER&price-search-type=total-price&min-monthly-price=&max-monthly-price=&price-from=500&price-to=&search-used-vehicles=[/link]

 

[daro911]

Roofs Now Up & Stretching after 9 months in the boot

Spyders washed polished and already for Spring 2020 [8D]

Seasons Greetings To All The Spyder Owners Past Present & Future[]

 

[daro911]

Certainly something different to the usual specification 981 Spyders

[link=https://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/porsche/boxster-981-12-16/porsche-boxster-spyder-981-2015-manual/10229404]://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/porsche/boxster-981-12-16/porsche-boxster-spyder-981-2015-manual/10229404[/link]

 

[kitchens]

Certainly something different to the usual specification 981 Spyders

[link=https://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/porsche/boxster-981-12-16/porsche-boxster-spyder-981-2015-manual/10229404]://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/porsche/boxster-981-12-16/porsche-boxster-spyder-981-2015-manual/10229404[/link]

I like that Robert ...do not think it will be around for long, very sensible price as well ,surprised it passed the 111 check and warranty with those side pods ,look nice

 

[MrDemon]

Certainly something different to the usual specification 981 Spyders

[link=https://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/porsche/boxster-981-12-16/porsche-boxster-spyder-981-2015-manual/10229404]://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/porsche/boxster-981-12-16/porsche-boxster-spyder-981-2015-manual/10229404[/link]

I like that Robert ...do not think it will be around for long, very sensible price as well ,surprised it passed the 111 check and warranty with those side pods ,look nice

won't sell any time soon imo, these are £65k cars now.

 

[kitchens]

Certainly something different to the usual specification 981 Spyders

[link=https://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/porsche/boxster-981-12-16/porsche-boxster-spyder-981-2015-manual/10229404]://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/porsche/boxster-981-12-16/porsche-boxster-spyder-981-2015-manual/10229404[/link]

I like that Robert ...do not think it will be around for long, very sensible price as well ,surprised it passed the 111 check and warranty with those side pods ,look nice

won't sell any time soon imo, these are £65k cars now.

Find me one at £65K with that spec and warranty

 

[MrDemon]

Certainly something different to the usual specification 981 Spyders

[link=https://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/porsche/boxster-981-12-16/porsche-boxster-spyder-981-2015-manual/10229404]://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/porsche/boxster-981-12-16/porsche-boxster-spyder-981-2015-manual/10229404[/link]

I like that Robert ...do not think it will be around for long, very sensible price as well ,surprised it passed the 111 check and warranty with those side pods ,look nice

won't sell any time soon imo, these are £65k cars now.

Find me one at £65K with that spec and warranty

they sell that's why, been a few for sale staring with a 6 even at OPC with full spec.

You said this will not hang about, but it will like all the others over £70k !

trade prices start with a 5 hence the private sales bailing out. Offer the guy £65k he would take it or be worse off next month.

it's a falling knife the car market atm.