You can’t compare a 1999 Boxster with a 718 Spyder top up/down.

Top up can be unbearable at times. No top or car insulation, big performance tires, and 4.0 that makes a ton of racket is amplified with the top up.

If this is a deal killer consider the GTS. My son had one and it was a different experience.

I had a Gen 1 Spyder w/PSE that was much quieter for comparison.

 

I too use my motorcycle noise filtering earplugs. That way I can hear my Burmester nice and clearly without all the wind noise.

 

appreciate your perspective. I got a Spyder allocation after a week of searching. Arriving in November. Not joking. Stuck by lighting.

since I can’t test drive it, I’ll simply try it for a few months. Worst case I’ll sell it and get a GTS next year if I can get my hands on one.

also,…. Getting the Burmeister to see how that changes the experience at times.

 

My thoughts exactly. This post is a little puzzling TBH. If I had any thought of noise or insulation, NO WAY I consider getting a Spyder!

Instead, I’d grab a quieter 4.0 BGTS with similar performance but with its extra insulation and all the creature comforts then call it a day.

 

thanks. I’m starting with the Spyder simply because I got an allocation a week after searching. Dumb luck. I couldn’t get a GTS allocation if I tried.

worst case, I’ll drive the Spyder if I can’t live with it. It’ll be my daily in San Diego.

but. I think you’re right. It’ll be a blast and I’ll love it.

 

I was the first at my dealer to place a deposit for the Spyder. When I got the call that they received an allocation, I hesitated briefly and considered getting a 4.0GTS. Since then, I've had a reoccurring nightmare that I actually passed up the Spyder for the GTS, and had to run to the garage to make sure it was only a nightmare! After two years with my Spyder, I still shake just thinking about the mistake I could have made.

The Spyder is too great for words.