Would you trade-in your 981 Spyder for the new "Carrera Speedster"
04-27-2018 | 12:05 AM
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Thanks to all!
Thank you very, very much for your comments. My SA is still telling me I'm #1 for an allocation.....that's if they get one, and if they produce it. The northern NJ weather today was beautiful and I spent most of it doing what I enjoy (2nd most). Because I had to remain at my house I took 4 hours cleaning and pampering my Spyder. And I must say it looks awesome even before I did anything!
As an aside, my older brother is a Harley-Davidson addict! Ever since I can remember he's had at least one in his garage. Last summer I took him out in my Spyder, top down (of course). Approaching the on-ramp to love-able Route 80, I took the opportunity to floor the gas and rev up the tach. My brother, who never, ever has said anything about the cars I drive said, "This car is incredible. I feel like I'm on my bike"! I felt great! I kinda think it would be a different feeling with a Speedster. Not necessarily bad, but different.
Thanks again!!
As an aside, my older brother is a Harley-Davidson addict! Ever since I can remember he's had at least one in his garage. Last summer I took him out in my Spyder, top down (of course). Approaching the on-ramp to love-able Route 80, I took the opportunity to floor the gas and rev up the tach. My brother, who never, ever has said anything about the cars I drive said, "This car is incredible. I feel like I'm on my bike"! I felt great! I kinda think it would be a different feeling with a Speedster. Not necessarily bad, but different.
Thanks again!!
04-27-2018 | 01:37 AM
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No way.....991 Speedster equals show car, not go car. Spyder equals go car and show car, nuff said. Keep the Spyder and be happy. Maybe buy a second older Porsche, the money you save on depreciation can be spent for the storage.
04-27-2018 | 03:28 PM
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Thank you very, very much for your comments. My SA is still telling me I'm #1 for an allocation.....that's if they get one, and if they produce it. The northern NJ weather today was beautiful and I spent most of it doing what I enjoy (2nd most). Because I had to remain at my house I took 4 hours cleaning and pampering my Spyder. And I must say it looks awesome even before I did anything!
As an aside, my older brother is a Harley-Davidson addict! Ever since I can remember he's had at least one in his garage. Last summer I took him out in my Spyder, top down (of course). Approaching the on-ramp to love-able Route 80, I took the opportunity to floor the gas and rev up the tach. My brother, who never, ever has said anything about the cars I drive said, "This car is incredible. I feel like I'm on my bike"! I felt great! I kinda think it would be a different feeling with a Speedster. Not necessarily bad, but different.
Thanks again!!
As an aside, my older brother is a Harley-Davidson addict! Ever since I can remember he's had at least one in his garage. Last summer I took him out in my Spyder, top down (of course). Approaching the on-ramp to love-able Route 80, I took the opportunity to floor the gas and rev up the tach. My brother, who never, ever has said anything about the cars I drive said, "This car is incredible. I feel like I'm on my bike"! I felt great! I kinda think it would be a different feeling with a Speedster. Not necessarily bad, but different.
Thanks again!!
04-28-2018 | 01:04 AM
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Honestly, no I wouldn’t. Speedster too expensive and wouldn’t be as fun to drive. And it’s not as beautiful either.
Qualification: If new Speedster is GT3 cabriolet for all intents and purposes, then sure, it will be great to drive. But even if so, I’d rather have a GT3 Touring and my 981 Spyder, which combined will cost less than a new Speedster and individually are more beautiful. And that’s exactly what I will have.
Qualification: If new Speedster is GT3 cabriolet for all intents and purposes, then sure, it will be great to drive. But even if so, I’d rather have a GT3 Touring and my 981 Spyder, which combined will cost less than a new Speedster and individually are more beautiful. And that’s exactly what I will have.
04-28-2018 | 03:36 AM
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Honestly, no I wouldn’t. Speedster too expensive and wouldn’t be as fun to drive. And it’s not as beautiful either.
Qualification: If new Speedster is GT3 cabriolet for all intents and purposes, then sure, it will be great to drive. But even if so, I’d rather have a GT3 Touring and my 981 Spyder, which combined will cost less than a new Speedster and individually are more beautiful. And that’s exactly what I will have.
Qualification: If new Speedster is GT3 cabriolet for all intents and purposes, then sure, it will be great to drive. But even if so, I’d rather have a GT3 Touring and my 981 Spyder, which combined will cost less than a new Speedster and individually are more beautiful. And that’s exactly what I will have.
04-28-2018 | 03:56 AM
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There has never been a good looking Speedster in the history of Porsche, so no. Just because a car is rare doesn’t mean it’s awesome. The last Carrera Speedster was an awful design that people went gaga over just because it was limited. The Porsche marketing machine.
04-28-2018 | 12:02 PM
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LOL this. I saw a Speedster and was not impressed. Looked like one of those stag beetles or something. That rear was gigantic. I mean if you are a kIm Kardashian fan go for it. She looks like a disproportionate woman to me. No way I would swap my Spyder for any 911 unless I all of a sudden can afford a GT3.
04-28-2018 | 12:22 PM
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While I do think the 89 Speedster is beautiful I agree that what came after never looked right. The 997 was undoubtedly the worst design yet and based upon the pictures I’ve seen of the new one I think it will be more of the same. The 991 is just too big and by adding double humps the car looks disproportionate in the back. Back when I was living in MA there was a blue one at the dealer that sat there for over a year. The R8 Spyder that sat next to it was a much better looking car IMHO.
04-28-2018 | 01:00 PM
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04-29-2018 | 02:13 AM
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I sold 981 Spyder for gt3.2 Manual pts gt3.. and while gt3 is a more serious car, the spyder was simply more fun to drive. Especially with engine mods.. there is nothing below $200k which can touch it.
If you think you can get a Speedster go for it.. but you'd have to be 918 VIP circle owner to get one most likely... but I wouldn't trade spyder for gt3.
If you think you can get a Speedster go for it.. but you'd have to be 918 VIP circle owner to get one most likely... but I wouldn't trade spyder for gt3.
