My first taste of a spyder
10-20-2012, 10:32 PM
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10-20-2012, 11:28 PM
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I'm assuming most of us in RL are over 40. IMO, no modern car other than perhaps the RS 4.0 (which too is debatable) will in our lifetime
1. Become a collectible (7/10 confidence)
or
2. Will go up in value (10/10 confidence).
So buy the car if you enjoy driving and not hoping that it would go in value. I have heard great things about the Spyder. But had not driven the Spyder up until now. I was impressed with its handling to say the very least but if I am right, (correct me if I am wrong) it is not probably not a quantum leap over a properly spec'd Boxster S. On the looks department, I still would take a 911 any day (air-cooled or water cooled) but it certainly looked much more appealing to me than any other Boxster. The salesman insisted that I test drive a 981. He said I would be blown away. On the way back it poured cats and dogs in Seattle and the road conditions made a perfect companion for the handling of my C4S.
Porsche just makes amazing cars.
1. Become a collectible (7/10 confidence)
or
2. Will go up in value (10/10 confidence).
So buy the car if you enjoy driving and not hoping that it would go in value. I have heard great things about the Spyder. But had not driven the Spyder up until now. I was impressed with its handling to say the very least but if I am right, (correct me if I am wrong) it is not probably not a quantum leap over a properly spec'd Boxster S. On the looks department, I still would take a 911 any day (air-cooled or water cooled) but it certainly looked much more appealing to me than any other Boxster. The salesman insisted that I test drive a 981. He said I would be blown away. On the way back it poured cats and dogs in Seattle and the road conditions made a perfect companion for the handling of my C4S.
Porsche just makes amazing cars.
I believe that a 981S equipped with PTV, Sport Suspension, and Sport chrono would handle nearly as well as a Spyder. Certainly close enough where the driver would the differance.
10-21-2012, 12:37 AM
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driving 150 miles to a car show in my spyder today, 75 with top down, 75 with top up I can say what a car. Even though this car is a modified "boxster", it looks so much better and most people do not know what it is (including boxster owners). I would say it is the modern day 356, or speedster. Such a beautiful car to drive and look at!! The Spyder can hold its own in a sea of Ferrari's and other exotics!!
10-21-2012, 03:05 AM
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10-21-2012, 02:13 PM
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10-21-2012, 05:44 PM
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10-21-2012, 07:21 PM
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Been extremely busy commuting, working and taking time off for family duties this past year. No time to take pics yet. The RS in my favorite color combo (Grey black/Red) had only three options: Radio delete, lightweight headlights and PCCB's. I could not walk away from that spec.
10-21-2012, 09:55 PM
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Been extremely busy commuting, working and taking time off for family duties this past year. No time to take pics yet. The RS in my favorite color combo (Grey black/Red) had only three options: Radio delete, lightweight headlights and PCCB's. I could not walk away from that spec.
10-21-2012, 11:48 PM
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You are first (sorry second) on my list if I ever want to sell. I would never sell my cars to anyone other than fellow enthusiasts.
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10-22-2012, 12:44 AM
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Congrats on the gt3rs, would love to see some pics. It would be hard to resist a Spyder after a test drive, but having an RS in the garage probably makes it easier to walk away without buying.
10-22-2012, 01:16 AM
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Drifting
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Thanks Dave. One of these days I'll formally introduce my street weapon. I promise.
Despite having driven my extreme 911, I really enjoyed my brief stint with the spyder. I loved the 3.4 liter flat six, the manual shifter, and most importantly the poise and polish that was on tap on every turn. When I drove the car it felt very nice and relaxing as a yoga workout as opposed to the HIIT which is what the RS is. I definitely have spyder withdrawal
Likewise every Porsche enthusiast should drive a RS once in their lifetime. It really is a smashing machine.
Despite having driven my extreme 911, I really enjoyed my brief stint with the spyder. I loved the 3.4 liter flat six, the manual shifter, and most importantly the poise and polish that was on tap on every turn. When I drove the car it felt very nice and relaxing as a yoga workout as opposed to the HIIT which is what the RS is. I definitely have spyder withdrawal
Likewise every Porsche enthusiast should drive a RS once in their lifetime. It really is a smashing machine.
Last edited by w00tPORSCHE; 10-22-2012 at 09:04 AM.
10-22-2012, 09:23 AM
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[QUOTE=orthojoe;9931732]You're one of the few people who have seen a spyder in person that doesn't think it looks more fantastic than a carrera./QUOTE]
Add me to the list of people who think the 911 looks better than a Boxster Spyder. I also think that I'm in the majority on this one, Joe.
Add me to the list of people who think the 911 looks better than a Boxster Spyder. I also think that I'm in the majority on this one, Joe.
10-22-2012, 10:02 AM
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I'm going to straddle the fence. the reason is I own both a 997.2 and a Spyder. I throughly enjoy both of them each fro a different reason, both are outstanding vehicles. I have had several Caymans and while very nice cars and fun to drive I AM A 911 guy. the Spyder , well different and absolutely pure fun but perhaps not a daily driver and fortunately mine doesn't have to be. That said its going to be a nice sunny day in South texas so I think I will take my wife to lunch in the Spyder.
10-22-2012, 05:10 PM
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