usctrojanGT3

So will this be the poorman's Speedster?

Adrift

Weird - it did.

Article and pics are from 5/13, so same as above. Thanks for the post, though.

Frank718Spyder

My reply to your question: I LOVE CARS AND HATE BS!

Westcoast

Nothing new here: 2024 Porsche 718 Boxster Spyder RS Spotted Again Borrowing Heavily From Cayman GT4 RS | Carscoops

Frank718Spyder

Fair enough. Thanks for mentioning what we already knew.

Westcoast

IMHO, that is an inappropriate comparison, are you actually interested in a Spyder?

I find it interesting that 911 owners feel threatened by the 718 platform flexing it muscles... or in this case gaining some!

Adrift

It better be a "poor man's speedster" or I won't be able to afford one, for sure. lol

Frank718Spyder

Let's hope that production numbers are a little bit higher then what is currently assumed in German carforums.

I for my part am on the reservation list with my local Porsche dealer here in Germany. We'll see what that's worth.

Adrift

Good luck! I was very early on 4 local dealership’s lists for one (about a year ago), but I’m pretty sure that’s worth nothing, in my case.

TXshaggy

You already own the “poor man’s Speedster”…it’s the 718 Spyder.

More apt Spyder RS comparison to 991.2 Speedster is one of supermodel to hunchback of Notre Dame.

Adrift

The funny thing there is, I would keep my spyder over a speedster, resale value notwithstanding.

Bill_76

Always! I just talked with my dealer about getting the Spyder RS and trading my Spyder...let's see.....

Spyder is much nicer than the Speedster; the back shape is perfect compared to the Speedster (Former owner of a 991.2 GT3, actual owner of a 718 Spyder & 992 GT3, so my real thinking).

Westcoast

Me too, I have no desire to own a Speedster.

Interesting visual you have there, strangely enough on the mark too!

After over 15 years and 6 mid-engine Porsches, friends have finally figured out that I am not going to buy a 911.

usctrojanGT3

No offense meant, I'm spending over $200k on a 4RS because I love the cayman mid engine platform so it's all good. When I say "poorman's Speedster" I'm talking more about price point (about 1/2 the price) and the ability to actually get an allocation since it won't be numbered and only available to the non-mortals.

Westcoast

^^^ OK, I get your reference, I suppose the same could be said about the GT4 RS to the GT3...

My current Spyder rolled out the door for just under $200k taxes in, either 718 RS of a similar build will be a lot more so for me I will be a poor man if I can actually buy one!