Spyder.

[backman_z]

Originally Posted by Perfectlap

If you want a car with more versatility don't buy this one, same reason more people don't buy a Lotus.

Can you, or someone, explain this. On paper, a Lotus seams like a great car (good looking, fast and I am told great handling). But I have never actually been in one. Your comment makes me think it is not a great every day driver....

[eightsandaces]

Originally Posted by backman_z

Can you, or someone, explain this. On paper, a Lotus seams like a great car (good looking, fast and I am told great handling). But I have never actually been in one. Your comment makes me think it is not a great every day driver....

The seats in the Lotus look uncomfortable and nonadjustable, the newest model, Evora I think it is, is much better looking coachwork than the Elise.

[Topless]

While the Spyder is very capable on the track I agree that we probably won't see many of them there. It is a specialty roadster and is more likely to be found about town, in the canyons on a Sunday or carefully tucked under a cover in the garage. If you are one of the fortunate few to own one... Enjoy!

[RandallNeighbour]

PCA is raffling a spyder this year... with a 25k cash prize in addition to the car to cover taxes. Tickets are $50 each.

Do you guys think it's worth it to buy a ticket or two? Will you do it?

[ekam]

I'm trying to get my friends to chip in... if we win I'll split the weekends with them!!!

[Topless]

No! I think squandering your hard earned $50 on a silly Porsche raffle is a foolish idea .

[Mark_T]

So I stopped by the local stealership today as they have a black Spyder in the showroom and I've only ever seen pictures of them so far.

I take back all the nasty things I said about it. This is a gorgeous car in person and the pics and vids I've seen just didn't do it justice. They had the top on it and it sure looks rain-drivable to me.

Then I sat in it. Probably shouldn't have done that. The seats were a perfect fit and sooo comfortable. I've got the sports seats in my '99 (I believe they came out of an '03), and they don't even remotely compare to these. Wow, what a car.

Then the sales guy - I think they call themselves consultants - comes along and says "So, shall I grab a plate?". It was tempting, but I said no thanks. I'm not really in a position to be able to buy one so a) it wouldn't be fair to waste his time, and b) I didn't want to risk diminishing the pleasure I get from driving my own car, which would have been a real possibility after driving a machine like this.

Anyway, don't judge this car based on pictures and reviews. Go see one for yourself. It really is something.