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I simply don't see the Spyder or the Spyder RS a single purpose toy, I take it whenever and wherever I want, rain or shine, to leave it at home because you are worried about weather or parking (within reason) is crazy, or it must be a money thing.
C: Drive it all the time, roof up, roof down, roof half down in all weather conditions all year and pile on the KM’s and enjoy every one with extended road trips, and track days.
There are members here who do this with their spyders. “A” and “B” imply the car isn’t good in anything other than perfect weather. The roof does not limit the use, unless you want it to.
Originally Posted by DNSGT3
Just have to manage the expectation. It can turn out to be one of the two:
A: The RS is engaging and fun. Take it out only in good weather with the roof off is such a unique experience. Single-purpose toy to enjoy the drive. Love it.
B: The RS is loud but slow vs. the TTS. The roof limits its use case big time. You have to plan on parking and weather before driving it. Can't enjoy the car whenever I want. Hate it.
Even though I only plan to use it as a point A-A toy, I constantly have concern that the limited use case may get tiring someday. If there are really 4 SRS coming to PFAFF unspoken for, the used car value may not be pretty should I decide to sell it back.
Random question - anyone thought about the R8 RWD Spyder instead? 2023 left over seems to be a steal.
C: Drive it all the time, roof up, roof down, roof half down in all weather conditions all year and pile on the KM’s and enjoy every one with extended road trips, and track days.
There are members here who do this with their spyders. “A” and “B” imply the car isn’t good in anything other than perfect weather. The roof does not limit the use, unless you want it to.
agree with this. Plus the Bimini top solution is ideal. I love that you can hear and smell the car and the environment around you, BUT with the advantage of sun protection AND excellent blind spot visibility compared to other ragtops with the top up.
Just have to manage the expectation. It can turn out to be one of the two:
A: The RS is engaging and fun. Take it out only in good weather with the roof off is such a unique experience. Single-purpose toy to enjoy the drive. Love it.
B: The RS is loud but slow vs. the TTS. The roof limits its use case big time. You have to plan on parking and weather before driving it. Can't enjoy the car whenever I want. Hate it.
Even though I only plan to use it as a point A-A toy, I constantly have concern that the limited use case may get tiring someday. If there are really 4 SRS coming to PFAFF unspoken for, the used car value may not be pretty should I decide to sell it back.
Random question - anyone thought about the R8 RWD Spyder instead? 2023 left over seems to be a steal.
This is in Alberta, not ON. But yes, that is kind of a concern too, that they have 4 coming in and not spoken for. Although I have heard some buyers went elsewhere because they make you buy PPF/ceramic with the car... Some guys are annoyed of the games and going to Kelowna, Saskatoon, etc.
All good info from everyone, it is helpful and I enjoy reading all the interesting opinions. I know the car won't be even close to the TTS in terms of speed and power, but that is kind of the appeal. The TTS modified is just almost too much for the street. I was missing the days of drifting around.
I simply don't see the Spyder or the Spyder RS a single purpose toy, I take it whenever and wherever I want, rain or shine, to leave it at home because you are worried about weather or parking (within reason) is crazy, or it must be a money thing.
Do you have a Spyder or Spyder RS? Spyder roof is a child's play in comparison. I would have no problem with it too.
Do you have a Spyder or Spyder RS? Spyder roof is a child's play in comparison. I would have no problem with it too.
I have a Spyder and a friend with the SRS, and that roof is also dead simple, or you could say child's play as well, certainly no reason to leave the car at home!
I have a Spyder and a friend with the SRS, and that roof is also dead simple, or you could say child's play as well, certainly no reason to leave the car at home!
Glad to hear!
I am ready for it to be a toy, anything better is bonus.
Having spent a few days in Europe driving my old man’s SRS over 500 KMs, I will say the roof is not as big a deal as most say. The partial setup without the rear cover makes it such a fun experience allowing you to hear and feel the motor doing its thing beside your head.
It’s an utterly fantastic roadster, one unlike any other before given its RS chassis treatment (and subsequent driving performance) and the glorious GT3 engine right beside your ear drums. I can’t think of anything other than a Speciale Aperta that can even come close, let alone at that price range…
If you absolutely love the thrill of driving, this is the kind of car that will make you get out of bed early on a Sunday morning (hell, even a Monday) and get an adrenaline fix in.
I am super anxious to drive it back to back with my Spyder, I’ve a feeling I’ll like the 6MT and more usable roof more in the regular Spyder but goddamn does the GT3 engine with that sensory experience make a very, very strong case to trade up…
Lucky to have an RS Spider thats about to start build. Had a good drive in one last month, one of the most fun road cars i have ever driven from any maker. Its a Mid engine GT3 with road tuned suspension, and best of all its a Cab, Ok the roof takes a couple of goes to get used to it, but this is all part of the car. Genuinely feel that this will go down as one the most fun to drive road cars that they have made.
06-23-2024, 10:43 PM
