718 Boxster/Cayman (982) Porsche 718 Spyder RS
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The Porsche Boxster and Cayman are mid-engine two-seater sports cars manufactured and marketed by Porsche across four generations—as a two-door, two-seater roadster (Boxster) and a three-door, two-seater fastback coupé (Cayman). Since the introduction of the fourth generation in 2016, the two models have been marketed as the Porsche 718 Boxster and Porsche 718 Cayman.
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martinbo
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The whole point of the 987, 981 and 982 Spyder models is unapologetically geared around the open-top motoring experience. The whole ethos centers on the philosophy that this car should be driven top-down as much as possible and that the roof is there for inclement conditions, should the need arise.
If you want an automated roof then buy a 718 GTS 4.0. If you're more inclined to want to drive top-up then buy a GT4 RS.
If you want an automated roof then buy a 718 GTS 4.0. If you're more inclined to want to drive top-up then buy a GT4 RS.
LaArtist
Wunderkind of Wheels
This man gets it. This is a point A to A car. I have driven the regular spyder extensively. The roof and the manual mechanism is a part of the experience. You take your time with a car like this. It’s not a utility vehicle, far from.
One of the few pure driving experiences around.
My cousin went:
718 GTS 4 cylinder
992 Carrera S
Spyder
992 turbo cab
992 GTS
To conclude that nothing is like the spyder and proceeded re buying a PTS Irish green spyder.
If you know, you know.
The damn thing f#cked up my view on all cars, as it became a reference vehicle , nothing holds up a candle to it.
Possibly Ferrari, lambo or mclaren ( haven’t tried those )
The thing is the perception of speed , a spyder on relatively low speed feels as thrilling as the 992 turbo balls to the wall.
I rather drive slow and be thrilled than driving insane speeds to get the pulse moving.
And that’s taking about the regular spyder , you can imagine the RS!!
martinbo
Staff member
Did you notice though that the "cabin cover" on the RS is different and significantly more fiddly than even that of the regular 718 Spyder?
Cements its purpose as emergency use only. If I was to buy one, I'd never put the roof up (except if caught in a downpour) and even would keep it stowed when garaged; I'd use a full car cover in any event.
LaArtist
Wunderkind of Wheels
Yep i noticed it for sure, I hope people find it such a pain in the ass, so they don’t order and I can get my allocation
martinbo
Staff member
Well played sir, well played...Yep i noticed it for sure, I hope people find it such a pain in the ass, so they don’t order and I can get my allocation
martinbo
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If you're into the thrill of driving, then life-altering, I reckon.
LaArtist
Wunderkind of Wheels
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Little news: The embargo for reviews of the GT4 Spyder RS ends on August 7 at 3PM PST.
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