SpyderSenseOC

It's back.

And while I like the overall appearance package of the 981 over the 987, the painted center console of the 987 is awesome.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/2011-Boxster-Spyder/153365948846?hash=item23b552a9ae:g:EJYAAOSwOHpcWbME:rk:8f:0&vxp=mtr

n4v4nod

Suicide Jockey

I'd love to grab it as a bookend and then order a 982 Spyder in silver/red to complete the three-gen Spyder trifecta in matching color scheme.

I wonder if anyone here has color-matching 987 and 981 Spyders who is shooting for such a trifecta with the 982? Now that would be pretty groovy.

n4v4nod

That would be cool!

Zeus993

That would be crazy-good Nick. What a MAD (but good) idea!

christallon

So the market for these is now 40% lower than the asking price of this car? Pray Tell, what are your data points?

The value arguments around these 987.2 Spyders are beginning to sound a lot like the arguments folks were having 5-7 years ago around the 964 market, and more specifically around the RSA's within that model range. Limited production will always command premiums. VIN is King. The real interesting piece of value related to these are the specific parts and engineering that went into making these so special. 2 years only; many aluminum panels specific to this car only; that top, which arguably is a true masterpiece in Lt Wt engineering; it's performance only ethos; and frankly the profile. Truly impressive piece of Porsche History in process.

CaymanSinAR

Not exactly. He thinks the market for it should be about $50K, and $70K is a 40% bump over that. So 40% over what he believes to be current market, not 40% below asking price (which would be around $42K).

To me, based on nothing whatsover, I'd put it around $60-$62K.

That car wouldn't be for sale at $42K. It'd be in my garage.

christallon

Yes, your math is right, I went from top down, not bottom up... Still $50K for this is way low today.

Rarity will always win out over time.

ToasterThief

Marine Blue

ToasterThief

I find it's often a waste of time. I imagine that often times sellers who post their cars at the top of the market aren't serious about selling, but rather post them with the thought that if they find someone willing to pay the price, they'll sell.

Marine Blue

JPMD

Guys, I purchased the car! Smooth deal. Seems like a really good car.
Will update with more info and pics in the near future.
Really excited to get back into a 987 Spyder.

This will be my 3rd.

First Spyder was a 2011 Arctic Silver, STD black interior with LWB & PDK. This was my first Porsche. Plan was to have an afterwork/weekend car to enjoy and the PDK would allow my wife to enjoy it. Turned out my wife may have driven the car once or twice in 3yrs. I traded the Spyder for a 991.1 GT3 which then got me hooked also on the GT cars lol. Wanting a fun manual car I purchased my 2nd Spyder a perfect example as intended and representing the ethos and true concept a white on STD black, LWB, 6spd, short shifter, PSE with radio and A/C delete. Loved this car but could not do without the A/C in South Florida. Car was sold to a true enthusiest and 987 Spyder superfan which I was happy about. Having owned a few prior he now has my former car and another 987 Spyder. One for each residence with the A/C delete car to be driven in the North.

Suicide Jockey

Big congrats! You sure got a beauty.

There are multiple folks on this forum who have had multiple 987 Spyders, a testament to the car and evidence that once you've found yourself in the Spyder's web, it's tough to untangle yourself!

n4v4nod