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Old 06-27-2017, 07:31 PM
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I found two Spyders in one dealership. Both are same price but very different options. I like Spyder Classic interior but I also like white exterior. Given the two options, which one would you pick and why. TIA rennlisters.
http://www.phillipsauto.com/vehicle-...ca-id-18673057

http://www.phillipsauto.com/vehicle-...ca-id-17723662

This would be my weekend only car, not daily driver, which one more desirable options?
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See which seats you like better- I like the white exterior as well, but prefer the other interior. the LWB's are definitely more desireable if you fit in them.

Not a fan of black wheels but you may love them...

Neither one looks bad- ask for a DME read out for over revs, etc.
Old 06-27-2017, 08:46 PM
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Super, super tough call. I love them both.

I would say you'll need to make a personal visit to sort this out.

Must have options? They both are nicely optioned and other than the color, the biggest deciding factor may be the seats. The Light-weight Bucket Seats (LWBS) are a premium option BUT they are sometimes tough to get in and out of and they do not have heat. And some body types do not fit in them. So again, a personal visit is in order.

Keep us posted and good luck on your hunt!

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Personally, not a fan of red interiors, so I'd go with the white. But that's just me.
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For me the silver with red. Classic combo.
Old 06-27-2017, 09:09 PM
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Both look great. Silver doesn't have back-up camera, if that matters to you; but it does have full clear bra, which is a nice addition and likely means paint is in great shape. Other than that, the seats -- I love the look of LWBS, but the in/out wasn't going to work for me and my non-track, street-only driving, so I don't regret the 18-ways. Personally, I think they would look better with wheels swapped (black wheels w/ white car, and silver wheels with silver car), but these are two great and classic color combos. White + black + red sticking is great; silver + classic is equally great.
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Neither. I'm boycotting Cali.

If they were in AZ, neither. I would want the full bucket seats, but not the red interior. Can't deal with that much red. Not to mention I would not pay over MSRP for a used car.

It pretty much boils down to which seats YOU want. And only you can answer that.
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Personal preference. Nobody can tell you what to get but you. I've been eyeing those cars as well, but neither are the right combination for me.
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http://admin.porschedealer.com/repor...CC2A8XGS152807

http://admin.porschedealer.com/repor...CC2A87GS152893

I would personally pick the White... the Silver's wheels are not factory painted black.
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If you want to park it in your living room and admire the seats as a work of art, get the silver with LWBs.
If you want to drive the hell out of it in comfort, get the white. And the silver wheels look great.
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Phillips is quite close to me. If you want eyeballs on the cars and feedback on their condition, let me know.
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Originally Posted by gotgolf52
I found two Spyders in one dealership. Both are same price but very different options. I like Spyder Classic interior but I also like white exterior. Given the two options, which one would you pick and why. TIA rennlisters.
http://www.phillipsauto.com/vehicle-...ca-id-18673057

http://www.phillipsauto.com/vehicle-...ca-id-17723662

This would be my weekend only car, not daily driver, which one more desirable options?
Amazing how small the pool of cars are I look at getting thr Rhodium Silver, but I found the Agate Grey locally. Hands down I would personally fo with silver and it has that killer interior!
Old 06-28-2017, 12:48 AM
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I would buy the silver, but ask the dealer to change wheels. I have done that before!
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both.
Old 06-28-2017, 03:03 AM
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Keep in mind that the interior trim for the Spyder Classic interior is GT Silver and the exterior is Rhodium Silver... some don't care. Just thought to point it out as it would bug me.


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