Porsche Boxster Spyder envy

itdnwiwbp · 09-13-2012, 02:00 PM

A guy in a new Boxster Spyder just caught up to me at a light to ask what year the MC is and tell me it's badass. I've seen a few of the Spyders around and love them. Very 550ish, which I believe was the goal. The Spyder and I drove along spiritedly together for about a mile before I turned off. I thought it was a pretty big compliment considering what he was driving.

Edit: Just to clarify he was envious. I like the Spyder but I'm more than satisfied with my MC.

GammaZeta · 09-13-2012, 02:26 PM

Performance wise, a Boxster Spyder is just marginally better than the S, and really only cost a few thousand more.

The looks of the Spyder are awesome, and it is the only older Boxster model I would consider buying, now that the newer model is out.

It's nice to get a compliment, but a Boxster Spyder compliment isn't like a F430 or a Lambo pulled up to you and gave the thumbs up. In reality, a compliment from you would be bigger!

itdnwiwbp · 09-13-2012, 02:28 PM

I thought the Spyder was pretty limited production. I think it's basically just lighter weight but still very cool.

Edit: I guess it's not that limited but it is drastically different from a run of the mill Boxster. Performance seems to be comparable to an MC despite the 400 lb weight difference. I also just noticed there was a Spyder made from 2004-2008 though I know nothing of that model.

GammaZeta · 09-13-2012, 02:44 PM

The only things the Boxster Spyder had changed was an extra 10 hp, a manual roof, exterior cosmetic mods, 176 pounds lighter, 1 inch lower and a firmer suspension. Most reviews just had it slightly better, but nothing special, compared to the S.

Everything was just a $3,200 upgrade from an S.

I think the Spyder would be definitely worth the extra couple of grand, just for the cosmetics!

itdnwiwbp · 09-13-2012, 03:55 PM

Anyway, I'd expect a new Spyder owner to be more of an enthusiast than the average 430 or Lambo owner who probably just wanted something expensive and Italian. I see ten Ferraris a day not including the 15 in the dealership I live on top of and I've only seen three of the new Spyders. I like the Spyder despite it not being a high dollar super car and I thought it was a nice compliment.

mike519 · 09-13-2012, 07:27 PM

I drove a Spyder on a slalom course at Calabogie Motorsports Park outside of Ottawa, Ontario a year ago as part of a Porsche Canada track day (also drove a Cayman S, 911 Turbo, Cayenne Turbo, 911 Carrera GTS, Panamera Turbo etc....it was a good day!!) and I can say that it was the most fun out of all of them. Wish I could have driven a Cayman R or GT3 but there were none of them there.

Awesome car but that manual roof is one MASSIVE pain in the arse.

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itdnwiwbp Major 81 Rep 1,443 Posts Drives: 330iZHP Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Long Beach, CA iTrader: (10)	A guy in a new Boxster Spyder just caught up to me at a light to ask what year the MC is and tell me it's badass. I've seen a few of the Spyders around and love them. Very 550ish, which I believe was the goal. The Spyder and I drove along spiritedly together for about a mile before I turned off. I thought it was a pretty big compliment considering what he was driving. Edit: Just to clarify he was envious. I like the Spyder but I'm more than satisfied with my MC. __________________
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GammaZeta Captain 63 Rep 862 Posts Drives: 1 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Ma iTrader: (1)	Performance wise, a Boxster Spyder is just marginally better than the S, and really only cost a few thousand more. The looks of the Spyder are awesome, and it is the only older Boxster model I would consider buying, now that the newer model is out. It's nice to get a compliment, but a Boxster Spyder compliment isn't like a F430 or a Lambo pulled up to you and gave the thumbs up. In reality, a compliment from you would be bigger!
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itdnwiwbp Major 81 Rep 1,443 Posts Drives: 330iZHP Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Long Beach, CA iTrader: (10)	I thought the Spyder was pretty limited production. I think it's basically just lighter weight but still very cool. Edit: I guess it's not that limited but it is drastically different from a run of the mill Boxster. Performance seems to be comparable to an MC despite the 400 lb weight difference. I also just noticed there was a Spyder made from 2004-2008 though I know nothing of that model. __________________
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GammaZeta Captain 63 Rep 862 Posts Drives: 1 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Ma iTrader: (1)	The only things the Boxster Spyder had changed was an extra 10 hp, a manual roof, exterior cosmetic mods, 176 pounds lighter, 1 inch lower and a firmer suspension. Most reviews just had it slightly better, but nothing special, compared to the S. Everything was just a $3,200 upgrade from an S. I think the Spyder would be definitely worth the extra couple of grand, just for the cosmetics!
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itdnwiwbp Major 81 Rep 1,443 Posts Drives: 330iZHP Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Long Beach, CA iTrader: (10)	Anyway, I'd expect a new Spyder owner to be more of an enthusiast than the average 430 or Lambo owner who probably just wanted something expensive and Italian. I see ten Ferraris a day not including the 15 in the dealership I live on top of and I've only seen three of the new Spyders. I like the Spyder despite it not being a high dollar super car and I thought it was a nice compliment. __________________
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mike519 Captain 132 Rep 832 Posts Drives: 2018 M240i Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Waterloo, Ontario iTrader: (0)	I drove a Spyder on a slalom course at Calabogie Motorsports Park outside of Ottawa, Ontario a year ago as part of a Porsche Canada track day (also drove a Cayman S, 911 Turbo, Cayenne Turbo, 911 Carrera GTS, Panamera Turbo etc....it was a good day!!) and I can say that it was the most fun out of all of them. Wish I could have driven a Cayman R or GT3 but there were none of them there. Awesome car but that manual roof is one MASSIVE pain in the arse.
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