Is New 718 Spyder 4.0 gettable?
01-01-2018, 05:52 PM
#46
^^^ Agree will be interesting to see the final product, but honestly more speed doesn’t do it for me because the more power means you have to operated the car at the upset end to enjoy or get arrested. The Spyder is the lowest HP’d car I own out of the 4 and it’s enjoyable, and the looks are stellar. Funny we’re in car environment with 700 hp cars on the street st some point it will expire, not sure how much more is achievable. The big stick contest is getting expensive and what’s funny most of the guys I know with super fast cars never drive them close to the limit.
01-01-2018, 06:01 PM
#47
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I definitely prefer the rear of the 981 to the 718 (taillights wise), but (especially coming from a GTS) the potential motor upgrade and Spyder styling would definitely be more important to me.
I don't really care if the car has gobs and gobs of power...just looking for more torque and (hopefully) shorter gearing!!!
I don't really care if the car has gobs and gobs of power...just looking for more torque and (hopefully) shorter gearing!!!
01-01-2018, 07:00 PM
#49
01-01-2018, 08:50 PM
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01-01-2018, 11:29 PM
#51
It certainly won't hurt -- I don't think it would alone cause my to switch though. I'm just after the noise =)
03-12-2018, 02:43 PM
#53
To me it makes no sense to make limited runs of something - if there is a machine that is popular - then charge more for it but make it 'gettable'. Perhaps there is a bigger picture or something that I am missing. I honestly think Tesla got their dealership thing sorted correctly. Direct to consumer. No hidden fees - what you see is what you get price. Easy peasy.
03-17-2018, 01:14 PM
#54
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My guess is NYAutoShow. Still interested in the next iteration. I think all 981 Spyder Owners are a little curious. NYC because the Spyder has a solid American Legacy.
03-17-2018, 02:59 PM
#55
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I think they learned from the complaints of from last go. Nothing like waiting forever to get it delivered and having to wait even more.
03-17-2018, 03:09 PM
#56
Sorry to bemoan the point, but the idea of a 718 4.0 Spyder calls to me like a siren so If Porsche does make such a car, then will it be accessible to those with means like the last two Spyders or will this car become unobtainable too?
Is there market momentum building behind the Boxster Spyder Iterations? I know Manual Transmission and Top narrow the market, and the ever growing prices will also be an obstacle, but will the car be there (available) for those who meet all the hurdles?
Is there market momentum building behind the Boxster Spyder Iterations? I know Manual Transmission and Top narrow the market, and the ever growing prices will also be an obstacle, but will the car be there (available) for those who meet all the hurdles?
03-17-2018, 03:53 PM
#57
If previous Spyders are the norm, I wouldn't expect to see any new Spyders on a showroom floor. If the 982 Spyder has a GT4 engine, you better have a great relationship with a Sales Manager or be willing to pay around $10K over MSRP. I suspect allocations will be very limited, so Dealers will offer them to their best customers.
03-18-2018, 12:13 AM
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My local dealer SA told me not much interest in 982 Spyder. This dealer does not do ADM. They sell at MSRP. I’m happy with my 981 so am not going to pursue a trade.
03-18-2018, 12:44 AM
#59
The last time around there were plenty of Spyders sitting on showroom floors unsold. When I bought my first one, there were 20+ to choose from. And I paid $2k under sticker for the one I bought.
03-18-2018, 01:03 AM
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Plus, during the last several months, the Spyder's reputation as a canyon carver par excellence has really established itself and I think it's more on everyone's radar (at least around here on RL) than it was for a long time, particularly after the car was introduced. Bottom line: I think the demand this time around for the 982 version will be greater - much greater relatively speaking - than it was for the 981 and all the talk of the GT3 engine in the 982 is only going to fuel demand. Whether it will be high enough for stealers to charge crazy ADMs remains to be seen, but it wouldn't surprise me if they tried.