Boxster Spyder

[jacabean]

I wonder how much better the spyder is to a similarly equipped Boxster S ? Just say you spent a few bucks on some light weight seats , wheels and some suspension . would there really be that much of a difference ?

[Lil bastard]

Originally Posted by jacabean

I wonder how much better the spyder is to a similarly equipped Boxster S ? Just say you spent a few bucks on some light weight seats , wheels and some suspension . would there really be that much of a difference ?

I think your points are well made.

Cheers!

[pcw]

Originally Posted by jacabean

I wonder how much better the spyder is to a similarly equipped Boxster S ? Just say you spent a few bucks on some light weight seats , wheels and some suspension . would there really be that much of a difference ?

Wouldn't that hold true for the Boxster vs the Boxster S, Cayman vs the Cayman S. Isn't that the point when it comes to "S" models, you get a bump in HP, different rims and tighter suspension. The Spyder is just a notch above the S model. The Cayman CS/R or what ever they call, if they decided to build it, will be the same thing. Seems like every company is doing that and have for years.

pcw

[jacabean]

Keep in mind that there is a distinct difference between the base car and the S . There is no major mechanical difference between the S model and the Spyder model .

[Quickurt]

The top put me off from the simple standpoint of where I live.
I take the box out on nice days -only - and here in wonderful north Florida, it's not so much clouds and rain blow in as clouds and rain FORM in a matter of minutes.
I get caught in quick, out of nowhere showers all the time and the hassle of putting up and taking down the SPyder top leaves me cold. Southern Cal or Arizona.........hell yes!!
Now for the track car part. Are you kidding me?? If tracking is that important, BUY A TRACK CAR!!! Do you have ANY idea what kind of real live proven winner race car you can buy for 70 grand??
Since we're all talking pure opinion here, with nothing aimed at anyone, I personally wish Porsche had spent the time effort and money on a lightweight retractable hard top. Give me less noise when it's up, less worry about some butt-head trying out his straight razor on it and less hassle with my neighbor and his four out-side cats.

[jbs986]

There are two Spyders at the dealer by my house, One black and one is white thay look great. I just don't think thay are any better then a Boxster S. One is listed for; $76K and the other is; $75K.

As for the Spyder being a track car? Buy a 2006 Lotus Elise, I did for less then half price of a Spyder and way faster on the track and a lot cheaper and easier to work on.
My 99 Box is my DD and the Lotus my track car, I think I have the best of both worlds and a total of $ 30,600.00 in to both cars

[clickman]

Originally Posted by Quickurt

I personally wish Porsche had spent the time effort and money on a lightweight retractable hard top. Give me less noise when it's up, less worry about some butt-head trying out his straight razor on it and less hassle with my neighbor and his four out-side cats.

Excellent point! Retrofittable to all earlier model years at a reasonable price, of course.

[pcw]

Originally Posted by Quickurt

The top put me off from the simple standpoint of where I live.
I take the box out on nice days -only - and here in wonderful north Florida, it's not so much clouds and rain blow in as clouds and rain FORM in a matter of minutes.
I get caught in quick, out of nowhere showers all the time and the hassle of putting up and taking down the SPyder top leaves me cold. Southern Cal or Arizona.........hell yes!!
Now for the track car part. Are you kidding me?? If tracking is that important, BUY A TRACK CAR!!! Do you have ANY idea what kind of real live proven winner race car you can buy for 70 grand??
Since we're all talking pure opinion here, with nothing aimed at anyone, I personally wish Porsche had spent the time effort and money on a lightweight retractable hard top. Give me less noise when it's up, less worry about some butt-head trying out his straight razor on it and less hassle with my neighbor and his four out-side cats.

I'm in Northern CA and from May to Oct no rain and in the winter when the sun is out it's 60 degrees. Not sure I would have gotten the Spyder if I lived somewhere else. It's not my daily driver so the rain doesn't really effect me and out here you know in plenty of time when the rain is coming.

I will say the car really draws attention. Every time I stop and get gas I'm there at least 30 mins talking about the car to the many on lookers wondering what kind of Porsche it is. I entered it in a local Concours over the summer and placed for the road and track award. That award is for the car the judges would most like to drive. I have great fun with the car.

pcw

[eightsandaces]

Originally Posted by pcw

I'm in Northern CA and from May to Oct no rain and in the winter when the sun is out it's 60 degrees. Not sure I would have gotten the Spyder if I lived somewhere else. It's not my daily driver so the rain doesn't really effect me and out here you know in plenty of time when the rain is coming.

I will say the car really draws attention. Every time I stop and get gas I'm there at least 30 mins talking about the car to the many on lookers wondering what kind of Porsche it is. I entered it in a local Concours over the summer and placed for the road and track award. That award is for the car the judges would most like to drive. I have great fun with the car.

pcw

For seventy K+, There better be judges yearning to drive it, that's only eight K less than I paid for my home back in the day.

I like the car and it's looks but at the end of the day, would it be worth my car plus 60K for the pleasure of driving one? Not with a perfect well sorted, paid for Boxster in the house with only 32K on the clock...

[pcw]

Originally Posted by eightsandaces

For seventy K+, There better be judges yearning to drive it, that's only eight K less than I paid for my home back in the day.

I like the car and it's looks but at the end of the day, would it be worth my car plus 60K for the pleasure of driving one? Not with a perfect well sorted, paid for Boxster in the house with only 32K on the clock...

Well as far as the Judges, let me tell you there were way more expensive cars at that concours than a 65K Spyder, the Spyder was one of the less expensive cars there and drew more attention than some of the classics that were there. Money is subjective, what I would spend my money on will be different than someone else. You prefer to buy used, others prefer new.

Yes, when I bought my first house 25 years ago it cost 76000.00 Brand new, also a new 911 Porsche cost $31,950.00, so what, what does that have to do with anything, co'mom, that's a ridiculous comparison. Can you get a new 911 for 32K, HA, I wish, what are they now 78k for a basic 911, with no options. What is the price different between a new Boxster s and a Spyder, 58K vs 61.2K that's 3200.00, not a big difference.

pcw