987 Boxster Spyder vs 997 GTS
Discussion
Hello, I know there's a £10 - £15k difference in values here but with a £40k budget plus a little financing both become potential purchases. The reviews for both are outstanding and residuals for both look as if they will hold steady for now.
Would be good to hear from members who have tried / owned both. Which is the one to get based on driving pleasure alone?
Apologies if this has already been discussed - if so, please direct me to the existing discussion.
Regards
Adeel
Would be good to hear from members who have tried / owned both. Which is the one to get based on driving pleasure alone?
Apologies if this has already been discussed - if so, please direct me to the existing discussion.
Regards
Adeel
Very different cars, but understand the question being a Spyder owner and having looked at both 997s and 991s to run along side it
I know it's the same reply as often seen, but you need to try them. Despite it not being the case on paper I find the 911s feel slower than my Spyder due to there being much more sensory overload in that car - actually to the point that I tend not to drive the Spyder when off to test drive a car as it artificially puts whatever I'm looking at at a disadvantage..., even when we've been looking for a daily hack - weird I know
I know it's the same reply as often seen, but you need to try them. Despite it not being the case on paper I find the 911s feel slower than my Spyder due to there being much more sensory overload in that car - actually to the point that I tend not to drive the Spyder when off to test drive a car as it artificially puts whatever I'm looking at at a disadvantage..., even when we've been looking for a daily hack - weird I know
Trikster said:
Very different cars.
This.Boxster Spyder is a 'lightweight' fun machine - squarely aimed at delivering the joy of driving - going down the road and around a series of corners whilst trying its hardest to make you smile. Spent some time drooling over one at my local OPC - white with black wheels.
997 GTS is the culmination of all of the best parts of the 997 generation. The ideal of what a 911 could be for that generation. Its fantastic as a daily driver, but with the extra power (408hp) and right spec (Alcantara & Extended Leather) - feels very special every time you get in. I have a 997 GTS and had recently been thinking about changing to a 981 series car - Cayman GTS - but after much discussion on this thread have decided to hold onto it. Also saw another one on the road yesterday whilst walking @ lunch - it looked and sounded so awesome - then I pinched myself and remember how privileged i am to be an owner of one of these incredible machines.
Had 3 Spyders, now a Carrera GTS.
Spyder was a blast, GTS is a lovely car (mine has buckets and is white/black so similar to Spyder ethos in some ways).
If I hadn't had the Spyders previously I would choose one over the GTS.
I used one of the Spyders everyday last year, mainly in the winter.
No problems with doing that, as with the other two I had I got a bit fed up with the roof eventually.
Not from an issue with how it fits on or comes off, but with how if you decided to pull over somewhere the extra faff with putting it back on for a few minutes got to be a bit tedious.
GTS feels a good compromise between 997 and GT3, feels pretty dainty and solid.
Either is a great choice!
Spyder was a blast, GTS is a lovely car (mine has buckets and is white/black so similar to Spyder ethos in some ways).
If I hadn't had the Spyders previously I would choose one over the GTS.
I used one of the Spyders everyday last year, mainly in the winter.
No problems with doing that, as with the other two I had I got a bit fed up with the roof eventually.
Not from an issue with how it fits on or comes off, but with how if you decided to pull over somewhere the extra faff with putting it back on for a few minutes got to be a bit tedious.
GTS feels a good compromise between 997 and GT3, feels pretty dainty and solid.
Either is a great choice!
hussainsa said:
Hello, I know there's a £10 - £15k difference in values here but with a £40k budget plus a little financing both become potential purchases. The reviews for both are outstanding and residuals for both look as if they will hold steady for now.
Would be good to hear from members who have tried / owned both. Which is the one to get based on driving pleasure alone?
Apologies if this has already been discussed - if so, please direct me to the existing discussion.
Regards
Adeel
I would think at present you would be looking at a 20-25k difference in cost between the Spyder and a 997 GTS Cabriolet. Residual wise the Spyder seems to be achieveing 70-75% from Porsche dealers for a three year old car. The GTS looks like it is lower at 60-65% for a three year old car.Would be good to hear from members who have tried / owned both. Which is the one to get based on driving pleasure alone?
Apologies if this has already been discussed - if so, please direct me to the existing discussion.
Regards
Adeel
My money would be on the Spyder being worth more than the GTS in 5 years as an eight year old car.
If I was going to sell the Spyder for something more practical for all the family then the 911 GTS Cabriolet would fit the bill. Great car the 911 GTS but could never replace the Spyder for pure enjoyment and ability.
depends what you can find
I would take the Spyder every time and do.
but then if a 2WD GTS manual with buckets came up for sale vs a Spyder with sports seats, PDK and non spyder wheels then I would take the GTS.
your issue will be if you want a manual Spyder, with buckets and Spyder wheels and PSE in white/Red you might not find one.
I would not run a Spyder as a daily, it's not that type of car, its very very noisy roof on to a point I took ear plugs on my euro hoon last week.(and used them)
both nice cars only you will know which and what spec you want. Spec to me is key on either of these cars.
Cayman R's is the best car I have ever owned with a few tweeks, so I would take a look at one of those over the 2 listed.
I would take the Spyder every time and do.
but then if a 2WD GTS manual with buckets came up for sale vs a Spyder with sports seats, PDK and non spyder wheels then I would take the GTS.
your issue will be if you want a manual Spyder, with buckets and Spyder wheels and PSE in white/Red you might not find one.
I would not run a Spyder as a daily, it's not that type of car, its very very noisy roof on to a point I took ear plugs on my euro hoon last week.(and used them)
both nice cars only you will know which and what spec you want. Spec to me is key on either of these cars.
Cayman R's is the best car I have ever owned with a few tweeks, so I would take a look at one of those over the 2 listed.
Edited by mrdemon on Friday 27th June 14:48
Thank you all, that's been very helpful.
Re. the GTS - i'd be looking for a 2WD manual coupe. I have not seen any for sale with the bucket seats although that sounds like the ideal combination for me - has anyone swapped the regular sport seats for the buckets? Do Porsche sell the bucket seats as an aftermarket upgrade?
Re. the GTS - i'd be looking for a 2WD manual coupe. I have not seen any for sale with the bucket seats although that sounds like the ideal combination for me - has anyone swapped the regular sport seats for the buckets? Do Porsche sell the bucket seats as an aftermarket upgrade?
I've only seen the car I bought with buckets, I guess they're quite rare.
Mine's also 2WD and manual, with short throw.
As to why I've had 3 Spyders - first was from new in 2010, drove it to Le Mans and also to Italy, white with buckets, manual and PSE. PX'd it for an F430 after a year.
Changed the F430 for a Scuderia, drove it to Italy, got married and drove it back again.
Sold it soon after (remains the best car I've owned) then realised I missed the Spyder.
Bought an ex-demo car from an OPC, Platinum Silver with buckets, manual and PSE, and this time full leather, extended Alcantara and PCM sat nav.
Drove it to Cornwall, sold it soon after as it felt like I'd been there and done that, also thought it might start to depreciate more.
Bought an M3, didn't drive it very far and got bored.
Saw a black Spyder for sale privately, buckets, manual and PSE and this time Sports Chrono.
And red leather.
Got a great deal buying that, drove it around Hackney in all weathers, then began to dislike the red leather.
The more I looked at it the more I didn't like it.
So I sold that one.
I still look at them in the classifieds but now a small sensible voice tells me 3 is enough.
All 3 had short throw gearchange, Spyder only badge on the rear, Spyder wheels, buckets and PSE.
Great cars.
Mine's also 2WD and manual, with short throw.
As to why I've had 3 Spyders - first was from new in 2010, drove it to Le Mans and also to Italy, white with buckets, manual and PSE. PX'd it for an F430 after a year.
Changed the F430 for a Scuderia, drove it to Italy, got married and drove it back again.
Sold it soon after (remains the best car I've owned) then realised I missed the Spyder.
Bought an ex-demo car from an OPC, Platinum Silver with buckets, manual and PSE, and this time full leather, extended Alcantara and PCM sat nav.
Drove it to Cornwall, sold it soon after as it felt like I'd been there and done that, also thought it might start to depreciate more.
Bought an M3, didn't drive it very far and got bored.
Saw a black Spyder for sale privately, buckets, manual and PSE and this time Sports Chrono.
And red leather.
Got a great deal buying that, drove it around Hackney in all weathers, then began to dislike the red leather.
The more I looked at it the more I didn't like it.
So I sold that one.
I still look at them in the classifieds but now a small sensible voice tells me 3 is enough.
All 3 had short throw gearchange, Spyder only badge on the rear, Spyder wheels, buckets and PSE.
Great cars.
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