Boxster Spyder Vs. Cayman R
Discussion
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?
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?
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.
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.
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.What would you do?
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......
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......
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.What would you do?
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!I'd do 981 Spyder. and I had a CR
what you spend on mods, you never recover fully.
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!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......
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!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.
Phooey said:
J-P said:
it's ok I'm in touch with my feminine side
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...
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.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 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
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 ........"
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
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