Is the 987 Spyder worth the money…
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we have touched bases btw.
1210kg dry maybe sans fuel, roof out, all the frunk crap etc.
Porsche state 1275kg in the lightest possible spec which is our cars, you cannot magic 150lbs out the car from oem with just a battery swap ;-)
I knew Richard well we had a nice few chats about our cars off the forums and I helped him buy that car.
Plus I have the sister car also with a Antigravity battery and mine is 1245kg sans roof the frunk crap out and 1/2 a tank fuel.
put the roof back on, the tyre stuff back in and fill her up you are back at 1275Kg's.
by the by anyway weight wise, it's light in todays standards and nice big PCCB brakes they drive very well and are a lot of fun.
1210kg dry maybe sans fuel, roof out, all the frunk crap etc.
Porsche state 1275kg in the lightest possible spec which is our cars, you cannot magic 150lbs out the car from oem with just a battery swap ;-)
I knew Richard well we had a nice few chats about our cars off the forums and I helped him buy that car.
Plus I have the sister car also with a Antigravity battery and mine is 1245kg sans roof the frunk crap out and 1/2 a tank fuel.
put the roof back on, the tyre stuff back in and fill her up you are back at 1275Kg's.
by the by anyway weight wise, it's light in todays standards and nice big PCCB brakes they drive very well and are a lot of fun.
Edited by PorscheGT on Thursday 31st August 18:33
PorscheGT said:
The 3 cars in this spec also had no Sports mode wart and were all leather as the leather dash weighs less than the plastic ones. Porsche 3 press cars were def speced to be the lightest possible and were very expensive cars with PCCB and leather dash options..
I assume this is one of the press cars, but no pccb or leather dashhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-0VcNPFq0O4&t=
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rKKO1txe-0s
Never had any issues with the roof leaking - and never the degree of faff that those respected motoring journalists said it was
Owned mine for almost 14 years now - apart from a steering rack replaced under warranty 10 years ago has never put a foot wrong
Think this year may finally be the year i say goodbye to it though - I'm getting on a bit, have other toys, and averaging less than 600 miles a year over the past few years just isn't right....I don't like garage queens... but I've said that before and then couldn't let go.... we'll see how i feel after it's next service in a month or so....
Owned mine for almost 14 years now - apart from a steering rack replaced under warranty 10 years ago has never put a foot wrong
Think this year may finally be the year i say goodbye to it though - I'm getting on a bit, have other toys, and averaging less than 600 miles a year over the past few years just isn't right....I don't like garage queens... but I've said that before and then couldn't let go.... we'll see how i feel after it's next service in a month or so....
I’ve owned my 987.2 Spyder since 2011 and done over 134,000 miles in it - it gets used for everything in all weathers
Every mile is an event - the speed, the sound, the feeling and …… apart from servicing, hasn’t cost me a bean - 100% reliable
The top is easy - around 1 min up and 1 min down + you can get 1 whole bicycle in it + a passenger and loads of luggage OR 2 bikes with the top down + no passenger and loads of luggage
I cycle a lot - so this is important.
Daily driver for me - no issues - but I guess its not for everyone - in 13 years - I have only ever seen 2 others on the road.
Every mile is an event - the speed, the sound, the feeling and …… apart from servicing, hasn’t cost me a bean - 100% reliable
The top is easy - around 1 min up and 1 min down + you can get 1 whole bicycle in it + a passenger and loads of luggage OR 2 bikes with the top down + no passenger and loads of luggage
I cycle a lot - so this is important.
Daily driver for me - no issues - but I guess its not for everyone - in 13 years - I have only ever seen 2 others on the road.
Edited by khushy on Monday 29th April 09:36
M Attard said:
Does anyone know how durable the roof is if the car is kept outside in winter. I heard that they are not designed for all year round but I might have misread that in Viz comic. lol
When I first got mine it lived outside under a proper fitted, breathable cover. No problems with leaking. GT4P said:
One of the few cars I regret selling and one of the true specials in the boxster/cayman range. But I bought new for £45k but not sure I would spend £45k for one today.
I think the 987.2S represents better value. Buy one with 18” wheels, most will be needing some kind of suspension refresh so I would fit KW3s tune the engine to circa 350hp and I think you would have a cracking car for less than a spyder!
If a long term keeper I might agree with you, but you know that UK market values do not take any account of the cost of modifying ... to many it's seen as a negative to value (for various reasons) ...I think the 987.2S represents better value. Buy one with 18” wheels, most will be needing some kind of suspension refresh so I would fit KW3s tune the engine to circa 350hp and I think you would have a cracking car for less than a spyder!
The Spyder has a wonderfully open and free spirit ... the rear clamshell and the carbon fibre windscreen header in particular are things of beauty ... and with its two stage hood it is surprisingly practical ... still with two useable boots. It's also low numbers with a great reputation, so depreciation is likely to be modest ... and fast enough to be plenty of fun.
P.S. Missed the thread resurrection !
Edited by ChrisW. on Wednesday 1st May 09:58
GT4P said:
One of the few cars I regret selling and one of the true specials in the boxster/cayman range. But I bought new for £45k but not sure I would spend £45k for one today.
I think the 987.2S represents better value. Buy one with 18” wheels, most will be needing some kind of suspension refresh so I would fit KW3s tune the engine to circa 350hp and I think you would have a cracking car for less than a spyder!
What's involved/ cost in that?I think the 987.2S represents better value. Buy one with 18” wheels, most will be needing some kind of suspension refresh so I would fit KW3s tune the engine to circa 350hp and I think you would have a cracking car for less than a spyder!
Cheers
paua said:
What's involved/ cost in that?
Cheers
Cargraphic or M&M manifolds and cats, decent air filter, (and maybe a cold air kit) plus a live re-map.Cheers
May as well chuck a lightweight, single mass flywheel at it whilst you’re in there … :
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=C9tJUKsmOSc&pp=y...
Slippydiff said:
Cargraphic or M&M manifolds and cats, decent air filter, (and maybe a cold air kit) plus a live re-map.
May as well chuck a lightweight, single mass flywheel at it whilst you’re in there … :
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=C9tJUKsmOSc&pp=y...
Cheers - that looks ideal. Used to have a 993 with Cargraphic exhaust, S Wong chip, smfw ( really enhanced throttle response/ double declutched shifts) & H&R lowering springs. Really liked it. Now thinking about a 987.2SMay as well chuck a lightweight, single mass flywheel at it whilst you’re in there … :
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=C9tJUKsmOSc&pp=y...
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