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Old 12-14-2018, 09:40 AM
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I love my Spyder but agree with hf1. I have two other converts, a 991.2 GTS and a Miata PRHT. When I'm in those cars the tops go down more often and for even short trips. Not so with the Spyder. Sometimes I don't feel like dealing with the top more than pushing a button, though love the car.

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Old 12-14-2018, 11:00 AM
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Originally Posted by wizee
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=zoaPG454vkg

The latest mule is sounding good. We might just get a 4.0 NA motor on a Boxster with adequate ground clearance and a regular top for those who prefer its practicality.
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Old 12-14-2018, 11:33 AM
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Vive la différence!

For all you finding the current Porsche lineup lacking in some way or not to your liking (and who among us wouldn't like to see a change here or there, right?), I hope Santa brings good news to you shortly that checks off all the items on your want list. Me, one of my dreams would be RS-style front fenders on the 982 Spyder. Think they would look absolutely killer. Will it happen? No chance in hell! Does that stop me from salivating at the thought? Hell no! LOL

Whether you prefer your Spyders hump-less with auto tops, or with RS fenders, or with anything in between, keep the faith, keep holding out hope, because you never know what Porsche has up its sleeve, the 935 being but one recent and prime example. Ho, ho, ho!!
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Originally Posted by Suicide Jockey
Vive la différence!

For all you finding the current Porsche lineup lacking in some way or not to your liking (and who among us wouldn't like to see a change here or there, right?), I hope Santa brings good news to you shortly that checks off all the items on your want list. Me, one of my dreams would be RS-style front fenders on the 982 Spyder. Think they would look absolutely killer. Will it happen? No chance in hell! Does that stop me from salivating at the thought? Hell no! LOL

Whether you prefer your Spyders hump-less with auto tops, or with RS fenders, or with anything in between, keep the faith, keep holding out hope, because you never know what Porsche has up its sleeve, the 935 being but one recent and prime example. Ho, ho, ho!!
Old 12-16-2018, 08:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Suicide Jockey
Vive la différence!

For all you finding the current Porsche lineup lacking in some way or not to your liking (and who among us wouldn't like to see a change here or there, right?), I hope Santa brings good news to you shortly that checks off all the items on your want list. Me, one of my dreams would be RS-style front fenders on the 982 Spyder. Think they would look absolutely killer. Will it happen? No chance in hell! Does that stop me from salivating at the thought? Hell no! LOL

Whether you prefer your Spyders hump-less with auto tops, or with RS fenders, or with anything in between, keep the faith, keep holding out hope, because you never know what Porsche has up its sleeve, the 935 being but one recent and prime example. Ho, ho, ho!!
True, Porsche should just give us an electric sypder roof without changing the hump look a bit. That's what I've been dreaming and figured this should make 99% happy but maybe not the 1% purest purist.

RS style fender shouldn't be too much of a problem, I remembered have seen it in some threads for sure.
Old 12-16-2018, 11:11 AM
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I almost bought a 981 Spyder in 2017. Was headed to pick it up when I decided to change my mind.

I was buying it without much experience with rag stops. I rented a regular 718 Boxster since then and seeing my usage patterns I sure would hate the manual top (it would be a different story if it was Miata easy, alas it is not). Eventually when I buy one, it will be one with a motorized top.

YMMV.
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My solution......

987BS for quick visits to the shops, picking up kids from school etc...




981 Spyder for big smile drive outs !!

Old 12-16-2018, 01:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Boxster7

My solution......

987BS for quick visits to the shops, picking up kids from school etc...




981 Spyder for big smile drive outs !!

Love it! But if more than one kid you'll need a 911 cab. Lol
Old 12-16-2018, 02:04 PM
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Folk that don't want to put the roof down manually: get the 981 GTS with sports exhaust, lowered suspension, MT etc. You're only lacking 0.4l.
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Originally Posted by Gravs
Folk that don't want to put the roof down manually: get the 981 GTS with sports exhaust, lowered suspension, MT etc. You're only lacking 0.4l.
I did!
Old 12-16-2018, 06:47 PM
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Originally Posted by CaymanSinAR
I did!
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Old 12-16-2018, 11:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Boxster7

My solution......

987BS for quick visits to the shops, picking up kids from school etc...

981 Spyder for big smile drive outs !!
Ahhh, you're a wily one, Shaun -- you got all bases covered!
Old 12-17-2018, 12:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Gravs
You're only lacking 0.4l.
And the Bat Bumps. They're the best part.
Old 12-17-2018, 01:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Gravs
Folk that don't want to put the roof down manually: get the 981 GTS with sports exhaust, lowered suspension, MT etc. You're only lacking 0.4l.
I think the problem with 981GTS is that after trying the more powerful ones like 991s / 718gts/ spyder etc. you just wish it could pull harder with that glorious sound. The sound out-matches the acceleration a little bit. Just my 2cents. But I do dig the convenience of a GTS's elec roof. Tunnel ahead and your boxster is roof up, slow down& a pull of a switch, voila! How does this scenario sound for all the 'not much hassle with a manual roof' folks?
Old 12-17-2018, 01:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Boxster7

My solution......

987BS for quick visits to the shops, picking up kids from school etc...




981 Spyder for big smile drive outs !!

This is still a compromise. But a really nice one to have.


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