Boxster Spyder

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davidc1

1,546 posts

163 months

Thursday 25th May 2017
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But if you only want 1 special car at that price point...

TB303

1,040 posts

195 months

Thursday 25th May 2017
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In a world where cars as we know them are dying, I think the 90k on one car scenario is going to be more common going forward. I always justify my car habit saying they are like shoes / handbags to my wife though biggrin

W1TAK

277 posts

220 months

Thursday 25th May 2017
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Been driving mine all week, just brings a smile to your face

GT3cs

1,200 posts

242 months

Thursday 25th May 2017
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Doesn't look like it will be prepped until next week now . Heatwave missed !


daro911

769 posts

253 months

Friday 26th May 2017
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woollyjoe said:
Not enough of each car - Spyder or GT4.

Both have enough appeal in their own right.
Totally agree and when you consider there list prices + usual £6k for options doubt we will ever see such great value per £ from Porsche againcool


Dino1455

6 posts

84 months

Saturday 27th May 2017
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Question for those with spyders - air con - what's life like without it?

Timbo_Mint

623 posts

222 months

Saturday 27th May 2017
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Dino1455 said:
Question for those with spyders - air con - what's life like without it?
You had to go and ask! This will carry on for sometime and you will be no the wiser at the end of it.

Here's my contribution

I didn't have AC in my previous Spyder and 95% of the time it wasn't an issue. It would have been very useful a few times in France when I was in torrential rain on an otherwise hot day and it does clear the window quicker in the morning (Yes 911R I know a minor inconvenience smile).

I do have AC in my current Spyder but have used it maybe three times in a year (same reasons above wet but warm days and clearing window).

So nice but not even close to being a deal breaker.

Essential

1,077 posts

211 months

Saturday 27th May 2017
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Not an issue without Air con

pencil9

143 posts

102 months

Saturday 27th May 2017
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Got dual zone climate in mine, not used it yet! In fact only driven the car twice with the roof on!! Loving this spyder weather!

Cobra28

53 posts

128 months

Saturday 27th May 2017
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Specked In my 981 Spyder, over 6.5k miles, European road, never used.

Dino1455

6 posts

84 months

Saturday 27th May 2017
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Great - thanks all for the feedback on the aircon

kilarney

483 posts

224 months

Saturday 27th May 2017
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Dino1455 said:
Question for those with spyders - air con - what's life like without it?
Mine packed up on the hottest day last year and driving a spyder from london to cheshire in a traffic jam was pretty unpleasant. Likely only switch it on very occasionally but on that occasion I want it.

TheAnimal

3,472 posts

194 months

Saturday 27th May 2017
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Cobra28 said:
Specked In my 981 Spyder, over 6.5k miles, European road, never used.
What time of year did you go? I ask because I just bought a 964 C2 with no AC but sunroof. Just wondering if I should avoid the summer and only do Euro hoons in the spring / autumn.

Timbo_Mint

623 posts

222 months

Sunday 28th May 2017
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TheAnimal said:
What time of year did you go? I ask because I just bought a 964 C2 with no AC but sunroof. Just wondering if I should avoid the summer and only do Euro hoons in the spring / autumn.
go whenever you get the chance. You can always open a window

TheAnimal

3,472 posts

194 months

Sunday 28th May 2017
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Timbo_Mint said:
TheAnimal said:
What time of year did you go? I ask because I just bought a 964 C2 with no AC but sunroof. Just wondering if I should avoid the summer and only do Euro hoons in the spring / autumn.
go whenever you get the chance. You can always open a window
Many thanks - that's what I needed to hear! smile

daro911

769 posts

253 months

Sunday 28th May 2017
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TheAnimal said:
What time of year did you go? I ask because I just bought a 964 C2 with no AC but sunroof. Just wondering if I should avoid the summer and only do Euro hoons in the spring / autumn.
You could always retro fit a unit http://www.911uk.com/viewtopic.php?t=63391&sid...

TheAnimal

3,472 posts

194 months

Sunday 28th May 2017
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daro911 said:
You could always retro fit a unit http://www.911uk.com/viewtopic.php?t=63391&sid...
Daro you're a rockstar x

g7jhp

6,970 posts

239 months

Sunday 28th May 2017
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I'd look at this kit if you are fitting air conditioning to an older 911.

Here

TheAnimal

3,472 posts

194 months

Sunday 28th May 2017
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g7jhp said:
I'd look at this kit if you are fitting air conditioning to an older 911.

Here
That looks awesome. Not cheap though but I'll contact them. Thanks!

Cobra28

53 posts

128 months

Monday 29th May 2017
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TheAnimal said:
What time of year did you go? I ask because I just bought a 964 C2 with no AC but sunroof. Just wondering if I should avoid the summer and only do Euro hoons in the spring / autumn.
Road trip covered Germany down to south of France, late June early July, hood down most of the time
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