Opinions... to buy Spyder RS… or not?
Discussion
I am fortunate indeed to own a 981 Spyder and a 991.2 GT3.
The Spyder I had new in 2016 - with all desirable options.
A compliant ride, not too fast that it runs away with me, a touch-long geared, but a fabulous soundtrack. A joy to own.
I've owned my GT3 4-years, from 900 miles. A preferred comfort spec, manual, with big reds. Beyond that the spec is comprehensive.
I rarely track cars, but I do enjoy the odd trip to Wales and a decent B road if it's safe to play.
I like its looks, the way it steers, and that epic engine. It also rides pretty well for a GT product.
First World Dilemma:
Nothing's turned my head to make me consider changing cars ...until the Spyder RS arrived.
Discussed it with my OPC - and told (politely) I had NO chance. Dilemma solved!
THEN out the blue last week, I get a call to say: "If you want a SRS - give us your spec."
So... I'd have to sell my GT3 and borrow at least 40K. (I could just stretch to it.)
But... Although not drawn to the GT4RS (too firm for me) I now see values plummeting towards list...
Could it be? I've been offered a SRS because demand is falling - perhaps they are now making more cars than implied?
I don't look to make money on cars, but low depreciation is critical at this price point.
Something has to give - and I'm not sure if to go for it or forget it...
Would you - stick or twist ?
The Spyder I had new in 2016 - with all desirable options.
A compliant ride, not too fast that it runs away with me, a touch-long geared, but a fabulous soundtrack. A joy to own.
I've owned my GT3 4-years, from 900 miles. A preferred comfort spec, manual, with big reds. Beyond that the spec is comprehensive.
I rarely track cars, but I do enjoy the odd trip to Wales and a decent B road if it's safe to play.
I like its looks, the way it steers, and that epic engine. It also rides pretty well for a GT product.
First World Dilemma:
Nothing's turned my head to make me consider changing cars ...until the Spyder RS arrived.
Discussed it with my OPC - and told (politely) I had NO chance. Dilemma solved!
THEN out the blue last week, I get a call to say: "If you want a SRS - give us your spec."
So... I'd have to sell my GT3 and borrow at least 40K. (I could just stretch to it.)
But... Although not drawn to the GT4RS (too firm for me) I now see values plummeting towards list...
Could it be? I've been offered a SRS because demand is falling - perhaps they are now making more cars than implied?
I don't look to make money on cars, but low depreciation is critical at this price point.
Something has to give - and I'm not sure if to go for it or forget it...
Would you - stick or twist ?
Tricky one.
Presumably the 981 Spyder would go too? Does the value of both GT3 and Spyder not cover the cost of the SRS?
My guess is that a sensible spec SRS will be a very low depreciating car going forward.
I turned down my SRS chance after a few months in a GT4RS. I loved the performance but hated the noise, the ride and the on the limit handling. After 2 * 718 Spyders the deal breaker for me for the SRS was the relative lack of useability of the hood arrangement. What do you value most? The SRS will be a much more highly strung beast than the 981 Spyder, is that what you want? However the excitement levels will be off the chart especially when driven at full chat.
Very tricky one.
Presumably the 981 Spyder would go too? Does the value of both GT3 and Spyder not cover the cost of the SRS?
My guess is that a sensible spec SRS will be a very low depreciating car going forward.
I turned down my SRS chance after a few months in a GT4RS. I loved the performance but hated the noise, the ride and the on the limit handling. After 2 * 718 Spyders the deal breaker for me for the SRS was the relative lack of useability of the hood arrangement. What do you value most? The SRS will be a much more highly strung beast than the 981 Spyder, is that what you want? However the excitement levels will be off the chart especially when driven at full chat.
Very tricky one.
Errr… sorry if i missed it… but why not consolidate both the 981 Spyder and GT3 into the SRS?
You probably wouldn't need to borrow much at all then provided you don’t go crazy on the options… or you have more scope to go crazy, and then you’ve got a lovely road car with the ballistic engine.
Early reports are that SRS is not nearly as uncompromising on both the noise and ride fronts and much more liveable as a road car.
You probably wouldn't need to borrow much at all then provided you don’t go crazy on the options… or you have more scope to go crazy, and then you’ve got a lovely road car with the ballistic engine.
Early reports are that SRS is not nearly as uncompromising on both the noise and ride fronts and much more liveable as a road car.
TDT said:
Errr… sorry if i missed it… but why not consolidate both the 981 Spyder and GT3 into the SRS?
You probably wouldn't need to borrow much at all then provided you don’t go crazy on the options… or you have more scope to go crazy, and then you’ve got a lovely road car with the ballistic engine.
Early reports are that SRS is not nearly as uncompromising on both the noise and ride fronts and is much more liveable as a road car.
Good suggestion and it was in my thinking to do that.You probably wouldn't need to borrow much at all then provided you don’t go crazy on the options… or you have more scope to go crazy, and then you’ve got a lovely road car with the ballistic engine.
Early reports are that SRS is not nearly as uncompromising on both the noise and ride fronts and is much more liveable as a road car.
One car could be a result here - but feel I should keep one car before I make that final committing move.
(The tricky bit is that the specs of both are fairly rare.)
Personally think you have a lovely duo as it is, which are also great cars in their own right.
Fun open top option and a GT3. I think that is a great choice to have.
As great as a SRS would be, all your eggs are in an extreme open top package.
Is there a ‘normal’ day to day car in the fleet?
Fun open top option and a GT3. I think that is a great choice to have.
As great as a SRS would be, all your eggs are in an extreme open top package.
Is there a ‘normal’ day to day car in the fleet?
I am a firm believer in keeping the outgoing car while you get to know the new car, if money allows so, if I were you, I'd get the SRS, finance the £40k and after a few months if you love it, sell the 918 Spyder and pay off the finance. If you don't love it, sell the SRS and find something else to try or pocket the cash.
You might find yourself wanting to keep the SRS and the 918, and if you can afford it, why not!
You might find yourself wanting to keep the SRS and the 918, and if you can afford it, why not!
Could you keep the GT3 and sell the 981 Spyder? I appreciate you may have to finance more using this option but would you really want two Spyders?
If you feel you don't get on with the Spyder RS you could always sell it (and presumably gain a small profit??) and get back into a 981 Spyder.
Between the 981 Spyder and GT3 what do you prefer driving?
If you feel you don't get on with the Spyder RS you could always sell it (and presumably gain a small profit??) and get back into a 981 Spyder.
Between the 981 Spyder and GT3 what do you prefer driving?
Edited by Andy OH on Tuesday 9th January 16:14
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