xpensivewino

I’ve said it many times that the 987 Spyder is a $100k plus driving experience. It’s one of the most perfect sports cars I’ve ever driven, and I’ve owned nearly 20 or so Porsches of all vintages. It is slightly under powered for some, but for the average driver it’s about right. Its low production number, and importantly low production time period is sure to keep it an interesting car for some time. I can see the car becoming one of the most revered cars Porsche produced, but that may be some time coming.

John McM

My Turbo 3.6 didn’t start to see price movements until it was 21 years old. My C4 saw a big price spike at 28 years old.

Right now, the 987.2 Spyder is relatively depreciation proof. I’m not sure how it would increase in price like my 964s. It has the unique looks and great driving experience, but it is a secret to most as few are driven and seen in public. Witness the number of low mileage examples.

John McM

I think the effeminate comment came with the “Boxster” badge on the back. My cars previous owner deleted that. I only have the Spyder badge.

MXA121

She's a beaut' Clark!
Buckets 6MT PSE well appointed interior and DME. Any guesses on hammer? $80k?

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/20...e-cayman-r-62/

Zach L

This car was posted in this thread a couple of years ago when it was for sale at a local Porsche dealership as a "certified" vehicle. I offered to test drive it if someone was interested. Had a guy take me up on this offer, but he passed on the car because the car had clearly gotten into a collision at the front passenger corner. I have close-up pics of the front end I sent to the guy. The paint work was super shoddy. The side mirror also had signs of being replaced/repaired. It ended up being bought by a guy in Florida and when I posted about it having body work, he never replied.. He had the front end repainted because of the license plate holes, but I don't think that was the only reason he was inclined.

It's a really nice set of options and was originally spec'd with Guards Red wheels. I don't like that the seller didn't disclose the front bumper repaint to BaT when he's posted on FB about it.

audipwr1

Final 30 minutes on this Aqua Spyder

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/20...ter-spyder-19/

Zeus993

Wow! Someone got a great Spyder for a great price.

kaaayelll

I don’t think the price was that great, really. The miles aren’t exactly low and, IMHO, black is not a great combo with ABM.

DrainsWalletsFast

Seems like a fair price for both sides to me when you factor in the fee. I think seller was aiming pretty high with the original ask here on rennlist.

Zach L

Spyder_2011

That respray was very poorly done but fortunately if it’s just the bumper it’s not a big deal. I would budget to have it redone properly and make sure there isn’t any underlying damage. Bid accordingly with those costs in mind. How does the rest of the car look?

Zach L

Those photos are from when I inspected and test drove the car for a fellow Rennlister two years ago, right before the current owner purchased it. The guy I test drove it for passed on the car because he wasn't getting good vibes. The current owner has since then had it resprayed "to fill the plate holes" and he also has posted on Facebook about needing they part number for the correct side mirror glass.

It drove great. I don't think the damage prior to the respray was structural. If it was, I couldn't tell at all. I was just surprised to see it as a CPO car at a dealership when even an untrained eye could tell it'd been painted.

Alc

Not sure that would keep me from buying it but I wouldn’t crest the $70k mark for it. It’s got the right options (except color IMO) and any decent body shop will have no issues making it perfect for about $10k

Zach L

It's already been repainted again. Reread my post. Paint in the auction photos looks good to me.

xpensivewino

In my experience over the last 10 years the “CPO” has become a joke. When the program was first introduced a car had to be absolutely perfect in every way to be considered for CPO standard. Now I see cars that should’ve gone to the wholesalers listed as CPO all the time. I’ve seen cars with shot brakes, and all kinds of paint work, and interior flaws offered as CPO. It’s now a marketing tool to move along cars. It’s sad