Are Spyders Becoming Extinct At OPCs!

[daro911]

Overall as usual from Porsche a step on but on the minus side is the step up in list price which no longer includes buckets and imo a massive chunk of character removed by the new very muted sound track so much so that when I got back into my daily driver Mini JCW and headed for home the first thing that struck me was how "loud" my Mini sounded and I have never considered the standard factory exhaust on that car to be anything but a nice muted background tone

Interesting point of reference on the exhaust - I’ve also had a Mini JCW since last September and I agree that it’s far from loud inside the car.

So you can imagine what a disappointment it was to find the "Porsche GT" department have managed to dumb down this new 4.0L engine and at the same time have drained a lot of the 981 3.8L character & theatre in one foul swoop []

 

[Pishtail]

10 year celebrations

Not sure if this one is going to be ignored but I couldnt help feeling that maybe there should be some sort of Spyder meet this year

(all 3 generations welcome of course) as far as I can tell the 987.2 Spyder was first available in the UK in 2010!

Any thoughts ?

 

[kitchens]

Certainly not a bad idea but where to meet up ? As far as some off the Scottish owners are concerned a lot will depend on location .At the Silverstone Classic show some years ago we had a Spyder display on the Boxster area and had from memory 7 cars around for the 3 days. If it was just for a meet not sure a lot would drive X miles just for that ,but say a weekend away may appeal to those who had to travel a distance .Suggestions would be welcome for any meet up , and will need to be sunny days for some to bring their cars out ...not naming any one

 

[KennyR]

How about Brands in September ?

 

[SpyderDavid]

10 year celebrations

Not sure if this one is going to be ignored but I couldnt help feeling that maybe there should be some sort of Spyder meet this year

(all 3 generations welcome of course) as far as I can tell the 987.2 Spyder was first available in the UK in 2010!

Any thoughts ?

Great suggestion - the location will be a challenge, needs to be somewhere central I would suggest to stand the best chance of maximising attendance.

 

[Pishtail]

Good shout although might be too south for some I guess (Brands that is )

 

[Pishtail]

10 year celebrations

Not sure if this one is going to be ignored but I couldnt help feeling that maybe there should be some sort of Spyder meet this year

(all 3 generations welcome of course) as far as I can tell the 987.2 Spyder was first available in the UK in 2010!

Any thoughts ?

Great suggestion - the location will be a challenge, needs to be somewhere central I would suggest to stand the best chance of maximising attendance.

Maybe too early in the year but any Spyders attending the Das Feuer meet?

 

[daro911]

[link=https://www.sytner.co.uk/porsche/car-search/11140886-1320158-porsche-718-4-0-2dr-roadster/]https://www.sytner.co.uk/porsche/car-search/11140886-1320158-porsche-718-4-0-2dr-roadster/[/link]

Another day another flipped OPC Spyder [&:]

Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake / Burmester High-End Surround Sound-System / Sports Bucket Seats / Black Alcantara Extended Interior Package / Contrasting Silver Stitching / Bi-Xenon Lighting System in Black with PDLS / Rear ParkAssist with Reversing Camera / Dashboard Trim Package in Leather / Two-Zone Automatic Climate Control / Illuminated Door Sill Guards in Stainless Steel / Automatic Dimming Mirrors with Integrated Rain Sensor / Heated Seats / Leather Sun Visors / Speed Limit Indicator / Steering Column Casing in Leather / Cruise Control / Light Design Package / Electric Folding Exterior Mirrors with Courtesy Light / Silver Grey Seat Belts / Model Designation in Black High-Gloss / Storage Compartment Lid in Alcantara with Porsche Crest / Headlight Cleaning System Covers Painted / Wheel Centres with Full-Colour Porsche Crest / Convertible Top in Black / Model Designation Rear Painted / Passenger Footwell Storage Net / Brushed Aluminium Interior Package with Leather Interior / Porsche Vehicle Tracking System /

 

[paul08]

[link=https://www.sytner.co.uk/porsche/car-search/11140886-1320158-porsche-718-4-0-2dr-roadster/]https://www.sytner.co.uk/porsche/car-search/11140886-1320158-porsche-718-4-0-2dr-roadster/[/link]

Another day another flipped OPC Spyder [&:]

Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake / Burmester High-End Surround Sound-System / Sports Bucket Seats / Black Alcantara Extended Interior Package / Contrasting Silver Stitching / Bi-Xenon Lighting System in Black with PDLS / Rear ParkAssist with Reversing Camera / Dashboard Trim Package in Leather / Two-Zone Automatic Climate Control / Illuminated Door Sill Guards in Stainless Steel / Automatic Dimming Mirrors with Integrated Rain Sensor / Heated Seats / Leather Sun Visors / Speed Limit Indicator / Steering Column Casing in Leather / Cruise Control / Light Design Package / Electric Folding Exterior Mirrors with Courtesy Light / Silver Grey Seat Belts / Model Designation in Black High-Gloss / Storage Compartment Lid in Alcantara with Porsche Crest / Headlight Cleaning System Covers Painted / Wheel Centres with Full-Colour Porsche Crest / Convertible Top in Black / Model Designation Rear Painted / Passenger Footwell Storage Net / Brushed Aluminium Interior Package with Leather Interior / Porsche Vehicle Tracking System /

High spec, but who could have imagined Boxsters at £104k?!!

 

[SpyderDavid]

Not on the approved used site as with several others so I suggest that OPCs realise they are treading a very fine line by effectively restricting orders from the general public whilst selling brand new cars above list.

 

[Boxster7]

10 year celebrations

Not sure if this one is going to be ignored but I couldnt help feeling that maybe there should be some sort of Spyder meet this year

(all 3 generations welcome of course) as far as I can tell the 987.2 Spyder was first available in the UK in 2010!

Any thoughts ?

Great suggestion - the location will be a challenge, needs to be somewhere central I would suggest to stand the best chance of maximising attendance.

How about the Sunday at the Silverstone Classic ..... We could see if we could get a lot in the parking area if not on the stand..... may be be a drive out after for a dinner ???

 

[Pishtail]

10 year celebrations

Not sure if this one is going to be ignored but I couldnt help feeling that maybe there should be some sort of Spyder meet this year

(all 3 generations welcome of course) as far as I can tell the 987.2 Spyder was first available in the UK in 2010!

Any thoughts ?

Great suggestion - the location will be a challenge, needs to be somewhere central I would suggest to stand the best chance of maximising attendance.

How about the Sunday at the Silverstone Classic ..... We could see if we could get a lot in the parking area if not on the stand..... may be be a drive out after for a dinner ???

Sat or Sunday at Silverstone sounds a good shout

Does all depend on getting a spot together I guess

Might be worth starting a new stand alone thread otherwise I think this will get lost on here

 

[KennyR]

Still think Sunday at Brands Hatch is good as it is a stand alone Porsche event , might have more chance there .

 

[geoff lane]

[link=https://www.sytner.co.uk/porsche/car-search/11140886-1320158-porsche-718-4-0-2dr-roadster/]https://www.sytner.co.uk/porsche/car-search/11140886-1320158-porsche-718-4-0-2dr-roadster/[/link]

Another day another flipped OPC Spyder [&:]

Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake / Burmester High-End Surround Sound-System / Sports Bucket Seats / Black Alcantara Extended Interior Package / Contrasting Silver Stitching / Bi-Xenon Lighting System in Black with PDLS / Rear ParkAssist with Reversing Camera / Dashboard Trim Package in Leather / Two-Zone Automatic Climate Control / Illuminated Door Sill Guards in Stainless Steel / Automatic Dimming Mirrors with Integrated Rain Sensor / Heated Seats / Leather Sun Visors / Speed Limit Indicator / Steering Column Casing in Leather / Cruise Control / Light Design Package / Electric Folding Exterior Mirrors with Courtesy Light / Silver Grey Seat Belts / Model Designation in Black High-Gloss / Storage Compartment Lid in Alcantara with Porsche Crest / Headlight Cleaning System Covers Painted / Wheel Centres with Full-Colour Porsche Crest / Convertible Top in Black / Model Designation Rear Painted / Passenger Footwell Storage Net / Brushed Aluminium Interior Package with Leather Interior / Porsche Vehicle Tracking System /

High spec, but who could have imagined Boxsters at £104k?!!

911 Sport at Horncastle have a 718 Spyder up for £115k makes your £104k look like a bargain []

 

[daro911]

911 Sport at Horncastle have a 718 Spyder up for £115k makes your £104k look like a bargain []

It even has the heated DFS Arm Chairs[&:]

Presented in Crayon with Black Leather/Alcantara® Interior. Awaiting formal showroom photographs. OPTIONS - • Convertible Top in Black • Black Leather Interior with Extensive items in Alcantara® • Interior Trim Package with Decorative Stitching and Embroidery in Contrasting Colour • Steering Column Casing in Leather with Stitching in Contrasing Colour • Inner Door Sill Guards in Leather with Decorative Stitching • Sport Seats Plus Backrests in Leather with Decorative Stitching • Porsche Logo in Satin Black • Model Designation Painted in Black (High-Gloss) • Headlight Cleaning System Covers Painted • Roll-Over Bars Painted in Exterior Colour Crayon • Door Handles Painted in Black (High-Gloss) • 6-Speed Manual Transmission • Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB) • 20" 718 Spyder Wheels in Silver Colour • Wheels Painted in Satin Black (Complete) • LED Main Headlights incl. Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS Plus) • Light Design Package • Automatically Dimming Mirrors with Integrated Rain Sensor • Electrically Folding Exterior Mirrors incl. Courtesy Lighting • Cruise Control • Rear Park Assist with Reversing Camera • Speed Limit Indicator • HomeLink® (Programmable Garage Door Opener) • Heated Multi-Function Steering Wheel • Adaptive Sport Seats Plus (18-Way, Electric) • Two-Zone Automatic Climate Control • Seat Heating • Smoking Package • Passenger Footwell Storage Net • Leather Interior Package • Climate Control Panel in Leather • Seat Belt Buckles in Leather • Fuse Box Cover in Leather • Sun Visors in Alcantara® • Door Trim Package in Leather/Alcantara® • Storage Lid Compartment in Alcantara® with Porsche Crest • Dashboard Trim Package in Leather/Alcantara® • Illuminated Door Sill Guards in Stainless Steel • Burmester® High-End Surround Sound-System

 

[kitchens]

when you look at the stock they have … looks like a good few cars on there have been flipped 2 SPEEDSTERS

 

[iansr]

A few months ago I bought a 981 Spyder with 12k miles: and to think, if I’d only waited, for just another £40k (or more) I could have had a 718 Spyder

 

[Pishtail]

Still think Sunday at Brands Hatch is good as it is a stand alone Porsche event , might have more chance there .

Hi Kenny

Yes Brands sounds good may have more chance

I have started a separate thread think the 10 year celebration one will get lost on here

 

[kitchens]

A few months ago I bought a 981 Spyder with 12k miles: and to think, if I’d only waited, for just another £40k (or more) I could have had a 718 Spyder

Lucky you ! you now have the better Spyder (apart from the 987 ) and £40K in the bank what's not to like .

 

[iansr]

Absolutely! The exhaust sound on the 981 makes the 718 sound pathetic. We‘ll agree to differ on the 987 though - I’ve seen a video of the palaver involved in putting the roof on and off. i couldn‘t tolerate that . . .