981 Spyder!!!!
06-30-2015 | 06:13 PM
#601
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jan 2011
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From: Ponte Vedra Beach,Florida
I didn't even catch the radio delete in the picture. After seeing the PCNA car, if I was in the market I would be hesitant to option the buckets. That is of course you are able to option them.
06-30-2015 | 08:15 PM
#602
Three Wheelin'
Joined: Nov 2004
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From: Minnetonka, Minnesota
I’m a bit mystified by the Spyder timing myself. I don’t understand the motivation for releasing the car so soon after the GT4. Judging by the availability issues for the LWB & PTS, it seems like Porsche was not ready for prime time. On the other hand if they had been ready, and if reception had been more enthusiastic, then it could have overshadowed the GT4 debut. I’m not quite seeing what the plan was here ...
06-30-2015 | 11:01 PM
#603
Rennlist Member
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From: PNW
06-30-2015 | 11:04 PM
#604
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From: PNW
07-01-2015 | 08:11 AM
#608
Instructor
Joined: Apr 2015
Posts: 207
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From: Delaware
I wouldn't consider the pics an update seeing how they still show LWBs.
They are beautiful pics though, especially those side views!
And the article sounds like the yellow car seen at Goodwood from the authors description of the interior.
They are beautiful pics though, especially those side views!
And the article sounds like the yellow car seen at Goodwood from the authors description of the interior.
Last edited by GTautoDesign; 07-01-2015 at 08:35 AM.
07-01-2015 | 09:19 AM
#610
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From: Denver, Colorado
Hmm.. Seeing blue with and now without painted hoops makes me want to add the painted hoops.
Same here. Hoping for more reviews this week..like video reviews!
07-01-2015 | 01:29 PM
#611
Instructor
Joined: Dec 2013
Posts: 142
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From: Portland, OR
From what I see, I don't think the timing is wrong. In fact, it had to be now since 981.2 is imminent; and, the window for 981 Spyder is short. The product and production schedule are 'just-in-time' and super tight. I suspect the problems are unforeseen and uncharacteristic (for the modern Porsche). These are just glitches. We shouldn't fret over. In fact, kudos to the product team for stalling the process as opposed to releasing a poor quality one.
In any case, all of this is entirely within Porsche’s control, so if the window is short, that is an artificial constraint created by Porsche’s own planning. That makes it even worse – not only did they schedule an extremely tight window that necessitated perfect execution, but they then blew the execution. I’m not handing out kudos for this one ...
07-01-2015 | 06:57 PM
#614
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From: Denver, Colorado
Also:
http://www.autobild.de/artikel/porsc...medium=twitter
Review is in german but the translation seems positive
Last edited by Milehigh981; 07-01-2015 at 07:25 PM.
