Boxster spyder
11-09-2009, 08:30 PM
#77
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I was at my dealer today and did a preliminary build on the sales configuration site, he was able to save it, but they have not received their allocations yet, but can transfer my build when they get their allocated.
11-09-2009, 10:10 PM
#78
Three Wheelin'
Sales will not match enthusiasm for this car if the top does not fully enclose the cabin. The vast majority of potential buyers in the 987 segment are seeking a multipurpose sports car, often for DD requirements, not a fair weather only sports car to add to the stable.
11-09-2009, 10:26 PM
#79
Rennlist Member
I agree. There will be very few sales if it is just a Jeep-type 'bikini' top. It would be a deal-breaker for me; even for those of us not seeking a daily driver, there are times when you will want to secure it.
11-10-2009, 12:26 PM
#80
Rennlist Member
Thread Starter
US configurator now up. You cannot paint the stock spyder rims, don't know if that is a mistake on the configurator. In order to color the wheels, you need to change them.
AC is $1760 (I think I'll pass)
Radio is free
AC is $1760 (I think I'll pass)
Radio is free
11-10-2009, 01:10 PM
#81
It's $60K with nothing but the Cayman tune on the engine.
It's $70K in PDK form (noting that without SCP, PDK is always in "limp wrist" mode. PDK pricing is a scam. Porsche should make it plain that the trans really costs a lot more than the option price.)
It's $80K with PCCBs. $80K?!
987720 Boxster Spyder $61,200
Individualisation
Category Order no. Individual equipment Prices*
Exterior Color B4 Carrara White $0
V9 Black Top $0
Interior Color 11 Black Standard Leather Interior with
Alcantara
$0
Performance 250 7-speed Porsche Doppelkupplung
(PDK)
$3,420
450 Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake
(PCCB)
$8,150
640 Sport Chrono Package Plus $1,320
XLF Sport Exhaust System Exclusive $2,500
Wheels 445 19" Boxster Spyder Wheel $0
Interior 388 Standard Sport Bucket Seats $0
Audio and Communications 490 Sound Package Plus $0
P23 PCM 3.0 including Extended
Navigation
$3,110
Destination Charge
Amount $950
Vehicle price $80,650
* MSRP excludes tax, title, license, registration, options and destination charge. Dealer prices may vary. Specification for
comparison only.
11-10-2009, 01:17 PM
#82
Three Wheelin'
That Spyder is hilarious. The pricing is through the roof it doesn't have.
It's $60K with nothing but the Cayman tune on the engine.
It's $70K in PDK form (noting that without SCP, PDK is always in "limp wrist" mode. PDK pricing is a scam. Porsche should make it plain that the trans really costs a lot more than the option price.)
It's $80K with PCCBs. $80K?!
987720 Boxster Spyder $61,200
Individualisation
Category Order no. Individual equipment Prices*
Exterior Color B4 Carrara White $0
V9 Black Top $0
Interior Color 11 Black Standard Leather Interior with
Alcantara
$0
Performance 250 7-speed Porsche Doppelkupplung
(PDK)
$3,420
450 Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake
(PCCB)
$8,150
640 Sport Chrono Package Plus $1,320
XLF Sport Exhaust System Exclusive $2,500
Wheels 445 19" Boxster Spyder Wheel $0
Interior 388 Standard Sport Bucket Seats $0
Audio and Communications 490 Sound Package Plus $0
P23 PCM 3.0 including Extended
Navigation
$3,110
Destination Charge
Amount $950
Vehicle price $80,650
* MSRP excludes tax, title, license, registration, options and destination charge. Dealer prices may vary. Specification for
comparison only.
It's $60K with nothing but the Cayman tune on the engine.
It's $70K in PDK form (noting that without SCP, PDK is always in "limp wrist" mode. PDK pricing is a scam. Porsche should make it plain that the trans really costs a lot more than the option price.)
It's $80K with PCCBs. $80K?!
987720 Boxster Spyder $61,200
Individualisation
Category Order no. Individual equipment Prices*
Exterior Color B4 Carrara White $0
V9 Black Top $0
Interior Color 11 Black Standard Leather Interior with
Alcantara
$0
Performance 250 7-speed Porsche Doppelkupplung
(PDK)
$3,420
450 Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake
(PCCB)
$8,150
640 Sport Chrono Package Plus $1,320
XLF Sport Exhaust System Exclusive $2,500
Wheels 445 19" Boxster Spyder Wheel $0
Interior 388 Standard Sport Bucket Seats $0
Audio and Communications 490 Sound Package Plus $0
P23 PCM 3.0 including Extended
Navigation
$3,110
Destination Charge
Amount $950
Vehicle price $80,650
* MSRP excludes tax, title, license, registration, options and destination charge. Dealer prices may vary. Specification for
comparison only.
That's when I started thinking about a nice, used 997.1 GT3 as a daily driver.
11-10-2009, 01:34 PM
#84
Rennlist Member
But that applies to all Cayman / Boxster, no? (regarding the PDK needs the SCP, PCCB costing 14% of the base car price, etc.)
Still think it is a decent deal (LSD, GT2 seats, etc.), and having this higher performance alternative is a step in the right direction.
Still think it is a decent deal (LSD, GT2 seats, etc.), and having this higher performance alternative is a step in the right direction.
That Spyder is hilarious. The pricing is through the roof it doesn't have.
It's $60K with nothing but the Cayman tune on the engine.
It's $70K in PDK form (noting that without SCP, PDK is always in "limp wrist" mode. PDK pricing is a scam. Porsche should make it plain that the trans really costs a lot more than the option price.)
It's $80K with PCCBs. $80K?!
It's $60K with nothing but the Cayman tune on the engine.
It's $70K in PDK form (noting that without SCP, PDK is always in "limp wrist" mode. PDK pricing is a scam. Porsche should make it plain that the trans really costs a lot more than the option price.)
It's $80K with PCCBs. $80K?!
11-10-2009, 02:21 PM
#85
Rennlist Member
Exactly. The point is weight. PDK adds weight and will get boring after a month, don't need NAV or sport chrono, I'll take a Sharky exhaust thank you and PCCBs are not unreasonable given what you pay on a 3 but do you really need them on a car that weighs 2,800 lbs and could easily take down to 2,600lbs?
At $80k, agreed. As someone else posted, the true value in the Spyder is buying a used one for $40k in a couple of years.
At $80k, agreed. As someone else posted, the true value in the Spyder is buying a used one for $40k in a couple of years.
11-10-2009, 05:10 PM
#86
Yeppers. I specced one out in Grand Touring style and came in at $91,400
Cream/Carrera Red/
Bi-Xenon
Roll-bar exterior color
PDK w/Spt Chrono
PCCB
Wheels exterior color
NAV/Bluetoof/AUX
Yow.
It looks cool as hell and would make a ferocious back road cruiser/weekend track toy. But that is a sphincter tightening bottom line
Say what you will but PDK in Sport Plus and the PCCB's would be pure insanity on the track. My guess is easily faster than a 997.2S.
PDK adds "only" 55lbs and drops 0-60 from 4.9 to 4.6 seconds. The PCCB's remove approx 40 lbs. Radio is about 15 lbs. So you could spec the comforts and not ruin anything. (A/C would though)
Gotta add a Ti FVD/Brombacher exhaust too though...another $6-8k
Sigh........
Cream/Carrera Red/
Bi-Xenon
Roll-bar exterior color
PDK w/Spt Chrono
PCCB
Wheels exterior color
NAV/Bluetoof/AUX
Yow.
It looks cool as hell and would make a ferocious back road cruiser/weekend track toy. But that is a sphincter tightening bottom line
Say what you will but PDK in Sport Plus and the PCCB's would be pure insanity on the track. My guess is easily faster than a 997.2S.
PDK adds "only" 55lbs and drops 0-60 from 4.9 to 4.6 seconds. The PCCB's remove approx 40 lbs. Radio is about 15 lbs. So you could spec the comforts and not ruin anything. (A/C would though)
Gotta add a Ti FVD/Brombacher exhaust too though...another $6-8k
Sigh........
That Spyder is hilarious. The pricing is through the roof it doesn't have.
It's $60K with nothing but the Cayman tune on the engine.
It's $70K in PDK form (noting that without SCP, PDK is always in "limp wrist" mode. PDK pricing is a scam. Porsche should make it plain that the trans really costs a lot more than the option price.)
It's $80K with PCCBs. $80K?!
987720 Boxster Spyder $61,200
Individualisation
Category Order no. Individual equipment Prices*
Exterior Color B4 Carrara White $0
V9 Black Top $0
Interior Color 11 Black Standard Leather Interior with
Alcantara
$0
Performance 250 7-speed Porsche Doppelkupplung
(PDK)
$3,420
450 Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake
(PCCB)
$8,150
640 Sport Chrono Package Plus $1,320
XLF Sport Exhaust System Exclusive $2,500
Wheels 445 19" Boxster Spyder Wheel $0
Interior 388 Standard Sport Bucket Seats $0
Audio and Communications 490 Sound Package Plus $0
P23 PCM 3.0 including Extended
Navigation
$3,110
Destination Charge
Amount $950
Vehicle price $80,650
* MSRP excludes tax, title, license, registration, options and destination charge. Dealer prices may vary. Specification for
comparison only.
It's $60K with nothing but the Cayman tune on the engine.
It's $70K in PDK form (noting that without SCP, PDK is always in "limp wrist" mode. PDK pricing is a scam. Porsche should make it plain that the trans really costs a lot more than the option price.)
It's $80K with PCCBs. $80K?!
987720 Boxster Spyder $61,200
Individualisation
Category Order no. Individual equipment Prices*
Exterior Color B4 Carrara White $0
V9 Black Top $0
Interior Color 11 Black Standard Leather Interior with
Alcantara
$0
Performance 250 7-speed Porsche Doppelkupplung
(PDK)
$3,420
450 Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake
(PCCB)
$8,150
640 Sport Chrono Package Plus $1,320
XLF Sport Exhaust System Exclusive $2,500
Wheels 445 19" Boxster Spyder Wheel $0
Interior 388 Standard Sport Bucket Seats $0
Audio and Communications 490 Sound Package Plus $0
P23 PCM 3.0 including Extended
Navigation
$3,110
Destination Charge
Amount $950
Vehicle price $80,650
* MSRP excludes tax, title, license, registration, options and destination charge. Dealer prices may vary. Specification for
comparison only.
11-10-2009, 05:21 PM
#87
Three Wheelin'
If you're prepared to pay the big bucks on this car I'd add the PCCB but wouldn't stop there. X51 DFI would be a plug and play, and might as well get some HRE Carbon Series wheels to drop the weight a little further. With 408HP at that weight and w/ those brakes you'll be running w/ the big dogs and not look like the rest of the pack to boot.
