Doug Demuro review of Spyder RS
07-18-2024, 04:46 PM
#61
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When people want to trash something, they always will find a way to dislike it.
1) Spyder Rs owners generally do not use the cars as their daily (this is my 4th car), but some do.
2) If you are using it, you don't wait starts to rain; you see the weather changing; stop and put the roof on, at least the bimini. The same thing happened to a regular Spyder.
This is a small trade-off for all the car provides to you; I had/drove several cars (Lambo, Ferrari, Mclaren, Gt3s/Gt4, etc. none of them provide the particular experience the Spyder RS does... this is unique, a rare thing these days.
I hope your opinion is not based on not getting an allocation and maybe because you didn't drive it or try the roof to have a real-life experience
1) Spyder Rs owners generally do not use the cars as their daily (this is my 4th car), but some do.
2) If you are using it, you don't wait starts to rain; you see the weather changing; stop and put the roof on, at least the bimini. The same thing happened to a regular Spyder.
This is a small trade-off for all the car provides to you; I had/drove several cars (Lambo, Ferrari, Mclaren, Gt3s/Gt4, etc. none of them provide the particular experience the Spyder RS does... this is unique, a rare thing these days.
I hope your opinion is not based on not getting an allocation and maybe because you didn't drive it or try the roof to have a real-life experience
07-18-2024, 09:34 PM
#63
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I received $135k for my Spyder (several months ago) plus the tax credit (~$9k). Which was more than fair for me. My dealer is MSRP only for all new cars. That's their policy. Getting an allocation is a different story. I simply wasn't high enough on the list for the SRS, with far fewer allocations vs. 4RS. I still have high hopes for the 4RS.
That being said, I did not even put my name on the list as I would have to trade my Spyder for it. The SRS top doesn't bother me and I actually like the bimini top as I had one of those on an old Miata and it was great. I would probably not get an allocation anyway but I did not place my name on the list due to the lack of a manual. I know, PDK is better and faster but I am not a track junkie and I just want to row my own gears. For me that is a deal killer (not that I could get a allocation anyway).
If my dealer called me out of the blue with an allocation, I would probably take it though as I know it would be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity but I would have to probably also buy a Miata or something fun with a manual.
07-18-2024, 10:06 PM
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07-19-2024, 12:14 AM
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That's actually what I do. I have a 6MT ND2 Miata soft top to go with my incoming SRS. If I need to scratch my MT itch or if the weather is remotely iffy, I take the Miata key instead. Since the Miata has its own brand of fun, I don't feel I am missing out on driving pleasure when I drive it instead of the SRS. The change of pace enhances the driving experience of both cars.
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07-19-2024, 02:11 AM
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07-19-2024, 11:12 AM
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Not in the market but I love the two piece top, think it’s cool and unique and looks incredible. I know it’s not the most practical thing but these cars aren’t exactly Escalades.
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07-19-2024, 02:14 PM
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I see, the answer is "Just STFU, drink this, and buy a Miata." Got it.
07-19-2024, 02:28 PM
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07-19-2024, 02:29 PM
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LOL - this thread just came full circle. Well done chaps!
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07-19-2024, 03:18 PM
#72
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I agree; this is my actual garage. Being a manual fan (sold other PDK cars like 991.2 GTS, etc., in the past for being bored), I can say that Spyder RS PDK has something different, I don't feel disconnected at all, and it matches perfectly with these gear ratios; the sound, the car, etc. It was my main doubt when I pre-traded my previous manual Spyder for the SRS.
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