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Ive been chatting a bit about this in the GT3 section but figured it would be more ideal to post here.
I was recently offered a '24 Spyder RS, truthful, I don't know a whole ton about the 718... Currently driving a '23 911 Turbo S that is pretty highly modified (keeping long term). I was chatting with my SA and sent him a pic of a Spyder RS that I saw on IG and I'd mentioned that these were really growing on me. He mentioned he has one coming in that we could discuss.
Its obviously quite a different car than a 911 TTS and that is what appeals to me. Being an RS is also a pretty neat factor as well, are these RS hard to come across?
My original thought was to go for a GT3 Touring, I wanted something NA to compliment the Turbo, but this RS has me thinking hard and watching lots of youtube reviews!
I don't own both, but have driven both, and quite a few generations of the 911 turbo (s). Not the same car, not the same purpose. In essence the Spyder RS is an anomaly in Porsche "regular" production, it's an open top, hot rodded, sub 1400kg emotion machine with a race engine in the middle. It lacks the badge of a 911, but don't get me wrong, it's more 90's or 00's supercar than most realize. Now the turbo (s) is famous for being a Swiss army knife, and a supercar killer. It's efficient and effective. Yet the Spyder RS is silly and all about emotion, not for stats and numbers. Heck there's people complaining here they wanted Porsche to supply earplugs with this car. This is why I love it so much, it's really an event to drive this car. However at the same time it makes no sense as a daily, maybe not even as a second car. This is a car to enjoy even mile, but you have to be in the mood like you would be for a classic Ferrari. I will maybe drive the car 3-5k miles per year, but keep the car hopefully fresh for decades so I can pass it to my children. Because they could likely never buy this loud 9k rpm 100+db fun rocket new. Test drive one, and you'll get the idea. It's not a car for most people, yet the perfect car for a few.
What's you thoughts on how to use the SRS? It’s use case is quite limited. Even more limited than a GT4RS. It’s not a track car, it’s not a great touring car, it’s an awesome C&C car, it’s awful sitting on motorways. Best use case is for that sunny weekend up in the alps. It’s a 5th-6th car in the stable.
I don't own both, but have driven both, and quite a few generations of the 911 turbo (s). Not the same car, not the same purpose. In essence the Spyder RS is an anomaly in Porsche "regular" production, it's an open top, hot rodded, sub 1400kg emotion machine with a race engine in the middle. It lacks the badge of a 911, but don't get me wrong, it's more 90's or 00's supercar than most realize. Now the turbo (s) is famous for being a Swiss army knife, and a supercar killer. It's efficient and effective. Yet the Spyder RS is silly and all about emotion, not for stats and numbers. Heck there's people complaining here they wanted Porsche to supply earplugs with this car. This is why I love it so much, it's really an event to drive this car. However at the same time it makes no sense as a daily, maybe not even as a second car. This is a car to enjoy even mile, but you have to be in the mood like you would be for a classic Ferrari. I will maybe drive the car 3-5k miles per year, but keep the car hopefully fresh for decades so I can pass it to my children. Because they could likely never buy this loud 9k rpm 100+db fun rocket new. Test drive one, and you'll get the idea. It's not a car for most people, yet the perfect car for a few.
The Spyder RS is going to be a collector item for sure. Very potent and very rare. That said, compared to your modded Turbo S, it will feel slow, so consider that in your decision. It also has very limited use. Open top driving on twisty roads on sunny days. The top is difficult for one person to manage, so if there is even a chance of rain, it may be best to avoid driving it. If you can get one, have the storage to keep it and money is just no object, then it is a great toy to add to your collection. It will be a different and I dare say much more "surgical" driving experience than the Turbo S. I own a "regular" Spyder and all I can say is that on the right road and in the right weather, it just provides a truly sublime overall sensory experience.
I mean. If you don't really know much about it, then it doesn't seem that it is a car you really desire. Maybe you have money to burn that a $250k toy is something you can order and then sell if you don't like. Not sure if you are paying ADM or not but it really is a personal choice of desire vs. cost
What's you thoughts on how to use the SRS? Its use case is quite limited. Even more limited than a GT4RS. It’s not a track car, it’s not a great touring car, it’s an awesome C&C car, it’s awful sitting on motorways. Best use case is for that sunny weekend up in the alps. It’s a 5th-6th car in the stable.
Agree it is not a hardcore track car, but it certainly is a car for the track like any other Porsche sports car. With the 4RS you can't take the top down and enjoy that experience, so at best I'd consider the use case a wash between the two models, and my bias would give the edge to the Spyder.
While the RS Spyder will be louder under load than the GT, I think it'll be a great road trip car with the same storage utility as any other 718 and the road tuned suspension. I bet people tour with their Spyder's more than people do with the GT4's because of the top down experience. I've done many road trips in my Spyder and enjoyed it roof up, roof down with long stretches on the highway with the podcast running - totally comfortable.
I have one Porsche, so keep that in mind too. Maybe if I had 4 or 5 like some others here, I'd complain more.
I have 992 TTS Cab and GT3 manual. RSR arriving next month. Plan to keep all 3 as long term hold. Not interested in hybrid/EV. Not interested in Ferrari, Lamborghini, McClaren. Porsche is making some truly remarkable cars, and the future is not so clear.
06-10-2024, 01:24 AM
Offered a Spyder RS, what to do!
