Spider RS

[Porker911gts]

Hi All

just wanted to gather any thoughts people have on the Spyder RS.

I currently have a Boxster GTS 4.0, previously owning 991.2 GT3 and a few other 911’s along the way.

absolutely loving the Boxster in terms of size, ride quality and performance if the normally aspirated engine, a really great car.

I am considering a Spyder RS, but with no luck with an OPC allocation looking at a used example. I have noticed, like the gt4 RS prices coming down a fair bit since launch with some now in the £160 to £170 and thinking it may be best to wait for a bit longer to see where these settle, particularly once in the throws of autumn and winter, maybe moving into the £140’s.

any views welcome along with any owner views on the ride quality on b roads and whether the roof is as bad as the you tube reviews suggest.

many thanks

gareth

 

[Billybod]

I am considering a Spyder RS, but with no luck with an OPC allocation looking at a used example. I have noticed, like the gt4 RS prices coming down a fair bit since launch with some now in the £160 to £170 and thinking it may be best to wait for a bit longer to see where these settle, particularly once in the throws of autumn and winter, maybe moving into the £140’s.

Oddly enough Gareth, I took GF to an OPC yesterday where there was a second-hand one and suggested I would p/ex my 718 Spyder if they would take a deposit off me for a new one!
Sales guy very politely rebuffed the suggestion whilst we were stood next to it being about £30k over list. He did say they would never lose their value. Yeah, only for the privileged one preferred by the organisation!
I wonder how any of those who bought for £50k to £80k over list last year now feel?

Regards
Bill

 

[MrDemon]

they will drop as more and more for sale. you might miss the midrange grunt in the RS though for road use and yes the roof is pain having had a 987 one. this more so as the speed limits in the 987 was not an issue in the RS 124 mph is too easy done.
Just buy a PDK 718 SPyder and a few choice upgrades. or stay with what you have for a all round better road car. one review already said the 4.0 boxster make a better road car and feels more urgent on our uk roads.
I own all 3 be it the hard tops, 718 GTS, RS and a spyder. Not sure what the SRS offers users in the main. way way slower on track, that roof !! and less midrange grunt on B roads. You have to really want one and then it's a 3rd car.

if you liked the 991.2 GT3 why not try a 4RS at least these are under list now so you can just buy one enjoy it and part ex it for a SRS in 2 years time. I have not seen a SRS sell 2nd hand yet but prices have dropped £70k so far ! these will be at list come winter imo.