ebay find : 986 turned into Spyder...RS
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I also associate "rice" with a yardsale display of aftermarket modifications. Modding purely for braggins rights. I have more, you have less, that type of modifications. I saw a 6 series convertible a few days ago, with headlight brows, smoked headlights, chicken wire mesh, vented hood, vented fenders, tailights covers, color fog surrounds, xmas lights fogs, M6 mirror caps, roof spoiler, rear spoiler, front splitters.
While I agree that an 'R' emblem (in this case 'RS') and liberal use of fiberglass are/were defining traits, I still think more are needed to fall into that category - big pointless wing, slammed to the ground, fart-can exhaust, 'sponsorship' stickers, lots of gauges, off-brand racing seats in an obnoxious color, some non-FIA harnesses, combination of steel and alloy wheels, etc.
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Full disclosure: I used to be ricey myself back in college. My car was full of stickers and had a fart can and big wing. To partially defend it, I learned how to wrench on a car with my Mitsubishi Eclipse, and didn't 'sticker' anything that wasn't on the car. Nonetheless, flame away! My inner rice still shows it's head once in a while (red spyder emblem, red seat inserts, my Evo X). We all have our skeletons in our closet. Behold! My skeleton:
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To add to it, I was also an Asian and had a fade.... wait....
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Although imitation is flattery, I am NOT ok with this.
Keep it real man. There are tons of people around the world that it would be a lifelong dream to own a Boxster. Anyone who buys a Boxster, and then has a need to "pass it off" as a Spyder, has issues.
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The only great thing about it is that you could mod and experiment to your hearts content, and not worry about screwing it up... it's already so polluted. The only problem with a pristine Porsche, especially a rare model, is that you are always so afraid where you park it and what you can change on it. So what if it rains? Just put in water friendly seats, replace carpets with metal and drill holes in the floor to let the water run through!
That being said, I wouldn't buy it.
That being said, I wouldn't buy it.
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Hang on a second here guys. Not everyone can afford a Spyder and the looks of it are definitely a big part of its appeal. I think everyone on this forum believes their car is beautiful, right? What is wrong with this guy taking an older Boxster and turning it into what he feels, is one of the more beautiful versions of the Boxster? There is so much elitism with people on these boards. Why don't they just make only 1 color of the Boxster, with no options, that way EVERYONE can drive EXACTLY the same car and individuality can be COMPLETELY snuffed out. If you don't want the car, it's your right to NOT have to buy it. Maybe there's someone out there who has dreamed of owning a Spyder but can't afford it. Live and let live, people.
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Hang on a second here guys. Not everyone can afford a Spyder and the looks of it are definitely a big part of its appeal. I think everyone on this forum believes their car is beautiful, right? What is wrong with this guy taking an older Boxster and turning it into what he feels, is one of the more beautiful versions of the Boxster? There is so much elitism with people on these boards. Why don't they just make only 1 color of the Boxster, with no options, that way EVERYONE can drive EXACTLY the same car and individuality can be COMPLETELY snuffed out. If you don't want the car, it's your right to NOT have to buy it. Maybe there's someone out there who has dreamed of owning a Spyder but can't afford it. Live and let live, people.
If anything the term "copying is the sincerest form of flattery" applies here.
If you look back in history, the cars that have become collectable were and are the ones that people and aftermarket companies have tried to copy. That bodes well for the Spyder.
This examples seems to be one of the better "spyder" executions that I've seen.
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Hang on a second here guys. Not everyone can afford a Spyder and the looks of it are definitely a big part of its appeal. I think everyone on this forum believes their car is beautiful, right? What is wrong with this guy taking an older Boxster and turning it into what he feels, is one of the more beautiful versions of the Boxster? There is so much elitism with people on these boards. Why don't they just make only 1 color of the Boxster, with no options, that way EVERYONE can drive EXACTLY the same car and individuality can be COMPLETELY snuffed out. If you don't want the car, it's your right to NOT have to buy it. Maybe there's someone out there who has dreamed of owning a Spyder but can't afford it. Live and let live, people.
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MMMMmmm... No. I still think it's an abomination.
Yes, everyone is free to do whatever they want. Men can dress in women's clothing and wear high heeled shoes to express their 'individuality.' Go for it. It doesn't mean I have to enjoy looking at it for fear of being elitist. Am I Right? It's got nothing to do with elitism. It has everything to do with looking 'not right'.
Besides, the owner couldn't have liked the car THAT much. He's selling it, right?? Maybe he realized it was an abomination.
Yes, everyone is free to do whatever they want. Men can dress in women's clothing and wear high heeled shoes to express their 'individuality.' Go for it. It doesn't mean I have to enjoy looking at it for fear of being elitist. Am I Right? It's got nothing to do with elitism. It has everything to do with looking 'not right'.
Besides, the owner couldn't have liked the car THAT much. He's selling it, right?? Maybe he realized it was an abomination.
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Hang on a second here guys. Not everyone can afford a Spyder and the looks of it are definitely a big part of its appeal. I think everyone on this forum believes their car is beautiful, right? What is wrong with this guy taking an older Boxster and turning it into what he feels, is one of the more beautiful versions of the Boxster? There is so much elitism with people on these boards. Why don't they just make only 1 color of the Boxster, with no options, that way EVERYONE can drive EXACTLY the same car and individuality can be COMPLETELY snuffed out. If you don't want the car, it's your right to NOT have to buy it. Maybe there's someone out there who has dreamed of owning a Spyder but can't afford it. Live and let live, people.
My problem with the car is that the owner wanted to turn it into what it is NOT. It is clearly not a Boxster Spyder, let alone a Boxster Spyder "RS". It's trying to turn it into what it's not that make us sniff the "wanna-be" aspect. And we're talking about Porsches, for crying out loud.... if you can't afford a Spyder, then don't "pose" as if it is one. It is tacky.
I would have the same issue if someone turned a 911 C2S into a "GT3 RSR" after putting a big wing and some aero on it.
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I would have the same issue if someone turned a 911 C2S into a "GT3 RSR" after putting a big wing and some aero on it.
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I agree everyone has the right to NOT like the car. Of course. But calling it an abomination is different than not liking it. Look, if a guy takes an MR2 and makes it into a Ferrari or Lambo, that is the ultimate rice hack, obviously. But this guy didn't take a Ford Escort and turn it into a Bugatti wannabe. People have been taking old Mustangs for years and throwing GT headlights, stickers, well, making them a complete GT clones. And people love them. Hell, I love them...even if someone can walk up and say, "this isn't a TRUE GT" So what. I highly doubt that his old 986 plus the bodywork comes close to the price of the real car. As long as he's not representing it as a TRUE RS Spyder when he's selling it, who cares? It's still a Porsche, and in my opinion was done pretty well.
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