Boxster Spyder Vs. Cayman R

Boxster Spyder Vs. Cayman R

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J-P

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4,350 posts

205 months

Friday 3rd July 2015
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So, I recognise that this is a decidedly 1st world problem to have and I've asked the question on another thread but rather than derail that thread, I thought it worth posting here.

As you may know, I have a lovely black CR, which is a great little thing and IMHO could be made into an absolute weapon with a few choice mods. I'd see that spend as £10-15k over time, which, of course I'd never get back come sale time (if that ever happened). The car is already pretty spectacular as std and I don't see further depreciation as a massive issue.

However, I have been offered a Boxster Spyder and I'm sorely tempted. I can have it to my exact spec (PTS Gulf Blue), PCCB, sports tailpipe, yellow contrasting stitching.

It weighs about the same as the CR and has about the same amount of power as the CR post any performance enhancing mods. I also think it looks absolutely stunning! And I like the idea of having the roof down on days such as today.

It should also be a pretty safe place for my money, so that's good too. However it'll be £25k to £30k to swap, which is a lot - although man maths says this is really £10k to £20k as I will spend money on mods.

Kids both want the Spyder, Mrs doesn't care, I'm in a real quandary, so thought I'd ask the PH massive. What would you do?

g7jhp

6,958 posts

237 months

Friday 3rd July 2015
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I'd pick the 981 Spyder over the 987 Cayman R.

The GT4 is going to be the new 'must have' Cayman and will move the game on. I'd cash-in whilst values are strong and go for the new 981 Spyder which is far more usable than the original 987 Spyder (and looks so much better IMO).

Running costs will be lower on the new car, it should hold it's value and you could always pick-up another Cayman R later if you wanted to. Go for the new experience.

HokumPokum

2,049 posts

204 months

Friday 3rd July 2015
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you live in east london?

I'd do 981 Spyder. and I had a CR

what you spend on mods, you never recover fully.

Phooey

12,574 posts

168 months

Friday 3rd July 2015
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J-P said:
I have been offered a Boxster Spyder and I'm sorely tempted. I can have it to my exact spec (PTS Gulf Blue), PCCB, sports tailpipe, yellow contrasting stitching.

What would you do?
You'd look a right proper fking poofter with a baby blue Boxster J-P. Man up ffs. It's a GIRLS car.



BubblesNW

1,710 posts

182 months

Friday 3rd July 2015
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Agree with the above. I think the R will start to lose value once the GT4s land and a bunch of Rs hit the market in the next 6-12 months. I am prepared for the fanboy flack but it isn't that much over a standard S.

The 987 Spyder and 981 even more so are significantly different to their mainstream models to demand a premium over the long term.

Go for the 981 Spyder, it's a golden ticket and sell the R.

If you don't like the Spyder, sell it in 12 months for more than you paid for it and buy another R for a lot less than you sold your current one for. No lose situation in my opinion.

Cue Demon giving his opinion as FACT as usual......

J-P

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Friday 3rd July 2015
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Phooey said:
J-P said:
I have been offered a Boxster Spyder and I'm sorely tempted. I can have it to my exact spec (PTS Gulf Blue), PCCB, sports tailpipe, yellow contrasting stitching.

What would you do?
You'd look a right proper fking poofter with a baby blue Boxster J-P. Man up ffs. It's a GIRLS car.
rofl it's ok I'm in touch with my feminine side wink

J-P

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205 months

Friday 3rd July 2015
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HokumPokum said:
you live in east london?

I'd do 981 Spyder. and I had a CR

what you spend on mods, you never recover fully.
No Surrey. Yes I accept you never recover mods. I'm very keen on the Spyder for a number of reasons but my concerns are lack of hydraulic steering, no knowing whether this will actually be an issue or not until it's too late and I don't like e-parking brakes. But it does look absolutely gorgeous!

J-P

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Friday 3rd July 2015
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BubblesNW said:
Agree with the above. I think the R will start to lose value once the GT4s land and a bunch of Rs hit the market in the next 6-12 months. I am prepared for the fanboy flack but it isn't that much over a standard S.

The 987 Spyder and 981 even more so are significantly different to their mainstream models to demand a premium over the long term.

Go for the 981 Spyder, it's a golden ticket and sell the R.

If you don't like the Spyder, sell it in 12 months for more than you paid for it and buy another R for a lot less than you sold your current one for. No lose situation in my opinion.

Cue Demon giving his opinion as FACT as usual......
Yes I broadly agree with this too!

J-P

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g7jhp said:
I'd pick the 981 Spyder over the 987 Cayman R.

The GT4 is going to be the new 'must have' Cayman and will move the game on. I'd cash-in whilst values are strong and go for the new 981 Spyder which is far more usable than the original 987 Spyder (and looks so much better IMO).

Running costs will be lower on the new car, it should hold it's value and you could always pick-up another Cayman R later if you wanted to. Go for the new experience.
I am very tempted to do just that - ah decisions, decisions!

Phooey

12,574 posts

168 months

Friday 3rd July 2015
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J-P said:
rofl it's ok I'm in touch with my feminine side wink
I'm being semi-serious J-P.



The 987 Spyder is a great drive but i did look a bit gay in it - I got fed up of telling people it was the Wife's car! Mind, I don't think the car sticker helped...



J-P

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Friday 3rd July 2015
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anonymous said:
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Yes I'm thinking about doing that too! Although that's a definite wind up for the Mrs, I'd have to say.

J-P

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Phooey said:
J-P said:
rofl it's ok I'm in touch with my feminine side wink
I'm being semi-serious J-P.



The 987 Spyder is a great drive but i did look a bit gay in it - I got fed up of telling people it was the Wife's car! Mind, I don't think the car sticker helped...

Honestly, I don't care about the hairdresser / gay image. It's a complete irrelevance to me. Although I haven't made a decision on colour yet and may just get a white one!

BubblesNW

1,710 posts

182 months

Friday 3rd July 2015
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As for colours, not a fan of the yellow or black. Silver, blue, or red look OK, White is a bit Cheshire (and I live there), PTS is very personal, not a fan of pale blue. The new GT3RS purple would look fantastic.

J-P

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Friday 3rd July 2015
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BubblesNW said:
As for colours, not a fan of the yellow or black. Silver, blue, or red look OK, White is a bit Cheshire (and I live there), PTS is very personal, not a fan of pale blue. The new GT3RS purple would look fantastic.
I don't like yellow or black on the Boxster Spyder either. I'm not sure about white either but think it looks good in the official pics. Don't want red and silver, whilst very nice is a little tame. Don't like the GT3 RS purple but I think Gulf Blue would really suit it.

J-P

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Friday 3rd July 2015
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Also what do you attach a go pro to? CR has a perfect little bar in the back. Boxster has nothing to attach to apparently and they don't like suction mounts on track days usually!

Sarnie

8,025 posts

208 months

Friday 3rd July 2015
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Keep the R.

Buy the Spyder.

Sell Spyder to me for a profit to pay for your R mods.


cool

J-P

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Friday 3rd July 2015
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Slippydiff said:


yes



yes

Sorry JP, but on chavved up Boxsters/Caymans ?

nono
Ouch, Slippy! Anyway, if I get it Gulf Blue is high on the list for me. So, ner, ner, ner, ner, ner!

J-P

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Sarnie said:
Keep the R.

Buy the Spyder.

Sell Spyder to me for a profit to pay for your R mods.


cool
Like that plan!

J-P

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Slippydiff said:
J-P said:
Ouch, Slippy! Anyway, if I get it Gulf Blue is high on the list for me. So, ner, ner, ner, ner, ner!
Hey, it's your money, your choice, your car. Whatever colour you have, I've no doubt you'll enjoy it smile

P.S It's struck me you're absolutely f*cking useless at Man Maths. No return on all those mods for the Cayman R ?
is that what you've told SWMBO ? You're a complete disgrace to the other male petrolheads on this forum spouting such drivel biggrin

The conversation should go along the lines of this :

JP : "Well sweetpea, I could just keep the CR and mod it, and because all the mods I do will be reversible, the car will retain it's originality and thus it's value too, and as you know, they're an appreciating asset now. Plus when it comes the time to sell, I can remove the upgrades and sell them at little or no loss. It really is a case of win, win my dear"

Mrs JP : "Sometimes JP you amaze me, your brilliance knows no bounds. just do it. Oooh, by the way, did you see that holiday brochure/kitchen brochure I left on the sideboard ........"

wink
Have no fear Slippy. My man maths is in perfect working order, there's no way I'd tell the Mrs that we'll never get the money back on mods (I'm not completely insane). Holiday is already agreed - if I get the car it's business class return to Mauritius in December yikes

ETA - might get a central orange stripe too! Although it might be a little too chavtastic!!

Edited by J-P on Friday 3rd July 21:22

edc

9,230 posts

250 months

Friday 3rd July 2015
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J-P said:
Yes I'm thinking about doing that too! Although that's a definite wind up for the Mrs, I'd have to say.
If you're in Surrey/Hants then I can save you the grief and you can park it in my garage and I will look after the keys for you.