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Is anyone here considering buying a 2nd Gen 1 Spyder? I have a 2011 Spyder with 43K miles on it. I was looking at some modern 911's a few weeks back and I found myself expanding my search into low mileage Spyders to keep as a garage queen so I can flog my first Spyder. Then I realized how dumb that sounded, but then caught myself searching out low mileage Spyder, AGAIN! The problem I have is that I want to drive this car a lot but don't want to put a ton of miles on her. I was thinking I can solve this problem with two 987.2 Spyders. Maybe a 981 Spyder makes more sense. But I really love how my Gen 1 drives. If I can find one with MT, LWB, and PCCB; I'd be really tempted. Unfortunately, only 15 of those exist.
I really don't think I'll do it, but was wondering if anyone has considered the same thing.
Is anyone here considering buying a 2nd Gen 1 Spyder? I have a 2011 Spyder with 43K miles on it. I was looking at some modern 911's a few weeks back and I found myself expanding my search into low mileage Spyders to keep as a garage queen so I can flog my first Spyder. Then I realized how dumb that sounded, but then caught myself searching out low mileage Spyder, AGAIN! The problem I have is that I want to drive this car a lot but don't want to put a ton of miles on her. I was thinking I can solve this problem with two 987.2 Spyders. Maybe a 981 Spyder makes more sense. But I really love how my Gen 1 drives. If I can find one with MT, LWB, and PCCB; I'd be really tempted. Unfortunately, only 15 of those exist.
I really don't think I'll do it, but was wondering if anyone has considered the same thing.
What a hoot! LOL. AWESOME!
But here's the thing. I love driving these cars but just not everyday on grocery runs and picking people up form the airport. They, the 987.2 Spyders, are a phenomena of modern driving. They're light, fast, with super handling an amazing good looks. They're special, very. And a 981/718, sure will be OK (I just sold mine back to the dealership. That's what I think of it.) but they're not going to scratch that itch that the 987.2 Spyder does.
Recently I picked up a 2018 Macan GTS and I'm digging romping the beast around town. It's actually quite fun. And the next time I get into a Spyder? Whoa. It will be EPIC.
THAT's how I keep my miles down.
But that's me and you are you and I say good luck on your hunt! Keep us posted!
As much as I wanted the same there was too much redundancy even though they feel quite different. The 981 felt far less aligned with the original Spyder ethos however and I wouldn’t do one again. Only the 987 remains! The right size, power, weight. Sweet spot is an oft used term but perfect for this car. If you’re in the position to add another 987.2 Spyder more power to you but I’d probably just keep on driving the one you’ve got and not give a damn about resale value. Which doesn’t actually matter if it isn’t for sale.
This all very logical. I cannot deny this logic: If it is a ‘forever’ car, then drive the **** out of it. I’ve never owned a ‘forever’ car, I am not sure if this will be my first.
As I get older, ‘forever’ gets shorter in duration though! HAHA.
As much as I wanted the same there was too much redundancy even though they feel quite different. The 981 felt far less aligned with the original Spyder ethos however and I wouldn’t do one again. Only the 987 remains! The right size, power, weight. Sweet spot is an oft used term but perfect for this car. If you’re in the position to add another 987.2 Spyder more power to you but I’d probably just keep on driving the one you’ve got and not give a damn about resale value. Which doesn’t actually matter if it isn’t for sale.
I typically find myself describing the 987.2 Spyder as a Goldilocks car. Everything is just right.
08-15-2023, 01:22 AM
Is two 987.2 Spyders one too many
