Stuart21UK Posted December 4, 2016 Report Share Posted December 4, 2016 lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Araf Posted December 4, 2016 Report Share Posted December 4, 2016 3 minutes ago, JohnSyn said: .......When he said how much I nearly kissed him!! From what people usually say to me, I guess that would be normal practice for Boxster drivers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnSyn Posted December 4, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2016 1 minute ago, Araf said: From what people usually say to me, I guess that would be normal practice for Boxster drivers. Nice one Ian! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnSyn Posted March 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2017 On 09/11/2016 at 0:01 PM, JohnSyn said: I agree they are not the same. To be honest, as I've said, I see the latest 991s as more of a daily driver than a fun car but, for me, there is that devil on the shoulder nagging about the 911s. The pre 997 cars are, to me, the real deal but I really want a car you just get in and drive. And I couldn't possibly think about a Singer! Well...as Gorsh has mentioned, I've bitten the bullet on a 911 and have ordered a 991.2 GTS C4 Coupe which should be here early/mid May. I've loved the Spyder, it is truly a great car to drive and just to look at! However, life moves on and I want to experience 911 ownership and I think I've picked quite a good car to do that! I've not yet finalised the trade in, for the Spyder, with the OPC and expect to keep it a few more weeks. Its covered 6600 miles in 17 months so its not like the very low mileage cars that have been offered in the past. And thanks to you guys its had two oil/filter changes!!There are only 5 981 Spyders currently on the Porsche Pre-Owned Car locator so I'm pretty confident as to what I'm likely to get for the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topbox Posted March 25, 2017 Report Share Posted March 25, 2017 Oh we will look forward to seeing this John, although the spyder will be a difficult act to top on sound, esp in a tunnel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ringer250 Posted March 25, 2017 Report Share Posted March 25, 2017 John, the Spyder will be missed for its noise! But the replacement will be a nice car. What colour/spec have you gone for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnSyn Posted March 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2017 10 minutes ago, Topbox said: Oh we will look forward to seeing this John, although the spyder will be a difficult act to top on sound, esp in a tunnel That's right Bob..Didn't it sound great in that tunnel!!! Expect to have the 991 for Beaulieu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnSyn Posted March 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2017 7 minutes ago, Ringer250 said: John, the Spyder will be missed for its noise! But the replacement will be a nice car. What colour/spec have you gone for? Far too much Steve...bloody Porsche configurator! 991 Carrera 4 GTS GT Silver. Other options; Alcantara GTS Carmine red package, GTS Interior package, LED Lights with PDLS+, park assist with camera, glass sunroof, PDK, rear-axle steering, turbo s wheels, cruise, dimming mirrors and rain sensor, light design package, multifunction steering wheel, 18 way seats, heated seats, smoking package, carbon door sills and Bose!! I daren't show my wife the invoice!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gutley Posted March 25, 2017 Report Share Posted March 25, 2017 4 minutes ago, JohnSyn said: Far too much Steve...bloody Porsche configurator! 991 Carrera 4 GTS GT Silver. Other options; Alcantara GTS Carmine red package, GTS Interior package, LED Lights with PDLS+, park assist with camera, glass sunroof, PDK, rear-axle steering, turbo s wheels, cruise, dimming mirrors and rain sensor, light design package, multifunction steering wheel, 18 way seats, heated seats, smoking package, carbon door sills and Bose!! I daren't show my wife the invoice!!!! Hope there. Is a brownish interior to match that GT Silver John. #disappointedotherwise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnSyn Posted March 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2017 2 minutes ago, Gutley said: Hope there. Is a brownish interior to match that GT Silver John. #disappointedotherwise Only if my wife finds out what I've paid for it Matt...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBD914 v2 Posted March 25, 2017 Report Share Posted March 25, 2017 19 minutes ago, JohnSyn said: Only if my wife finds out what I've paid for it Matt...... Must be approaching 6 figures at a guess? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topradio Posted March 25, 2017 Report Share Posted March 25, 2017 3 minutes ago, RBD914 v2 said: Must be approaching 6 figures at a guess? And the rest. My guess 120K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patt Posted March 27, 2017 Report Share Posted March 27, 2017 I'll give you my entire stock of Jaffa cakes for the Spyder ! I knew you'd get the tin top, although thought you'd get another summer out of the 981 first. Look forward to seeing the new chariot Jon. Are you doing Le Mans again ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnSyn Posted March 27, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2017 2 hours ago, Patt said: I'll give you my entire stock of Jaffa cakes for the Spyder ! I knew you'd get the tin top, although thought you'd get another summer out of the 981 first. Look forward to seeing the new chariot Jon. Are you doing Le Mans again ? Nice offer thanks Patt but the OPC, hopefully, will offer me a bit more than that! I did, originally, look at the 991 Cabrio but, for me, 911s all look better as Coupes. Although I did, for more than a few days, think about a Targa! I had expected to get the new car later in the year thus getting another summer out of the Spyder. However the build date came through earlier and, I suspect like most of us when ordering a new car, I'm happy with that. A minor point but save £3-4k as mine is being build prior to the week the new prices come into effect! Not going to Le Mans this year but definitely next year. Will be in touch about this because the way you travel there was a lot better than the way I went! I'm hoping to continue as an honorary BoXa member and attend the get togethers etc so hopefully will have it for the next Blackbushe meeting. Hope all is well for you Patt, take care Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patt Posted March 27, 2017 Report Share Posted March 27, 2017 If we allow BMW mini owners - we'll allow anyone/thing !! look forward to catching up soon chap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simo_UK Posted March 30, 2017 Report Share Posted March 30, 2017 I'm a bit late to this thread, but @JohnSyn, the Spyder is going?? Noooooo! You just couldn't help yourself could you? Will it make it to another Blackbushe meet before it goes? Nice spec on the 991 - no PSE though? Not sure how much difference it makes on a 911, must have been a consideration though? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simo_UK Posted March 30, 2017 Report Share Posted March 30, 2017 Scratch that last post - realised it's standard on a GTS! Great car...lucky swine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnSyn Posted March 30, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2017 12 hours ago, Simo_UK said: I'm a bit late to this thread, but @JohnSyn, the Spyder is going?? Noooooo! You just couldn't help yourself could you? Will it make it to another Blackbushe meet before it goes? Nice spec on the 991 - no PSE though? Not sure how much difference it makes on a 911, must have been a consideration though? You are right...I couldn't help myself! As I've said I do really enjoy driving the Spyder but had that nagging thought that I should at some stage get a 911, so have! And the 'cost of change' is more bearable because of the high value of the Spyder, which also assisted with the decision! New car expected mid May so if there is a Blackbushe meeting before will definitely try to make it! PSE is standard on the GTS models, like the sports chrono. Apparently the PSE is different on the GTS but it wont make a noise like the Spyder! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnSyn Posted March 30, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2017 10 hours ago, Simo_UK said: Scratch that last post - realised it's standard on a GTS! Great car...lucky swine! Oops..that will teach me not reading everything before I respond!! And it is a great car! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnSyn Posted April 11, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2017 The Spyder went tonight! Mixed emotions really, I was really sad to see it go but am excited about the 991.2 GTS, which I'll be driving next month. I've loved driving the Spyder, it is truly a great car. I also feel privileged to have had one. Sold it privately, which I never intended to do, and got an extra £2.5k over what the dealer offered. I sold it for what I paid for it, which thinking about it for modern car ownership is a bit unique! I noticed, on the Facebook Spyder Group, that someone posted they were trying to buy one so I p'md him on Thursday, he came and saw the car on Sunday, paid yesterday and took the car tonight! It was a bit fast but a very easy transaction and dealing with a really nice, knowledgeable guy made it go so well. Oh hum....now counting down the days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gutley Posted April 11, 2017 Report Share Posted April 11, 2017 Did you sell him the plate too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnSyn Posted April 11, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2017 Yes Matt, thought I'd let it go with the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted April 11, 2017 Report Share Posted April 11, 2017 31 minutes ago, JohnSyn said: I sold it for what I paid for it That's fantastic isn't it. I can't justify such an expensive car, but I've said before, I think that one's going down in history (3.8NA) and a little bit of me regrets not pushing out the stops to get one. Bit boring just driving it to work once a week as I do with my Tangerine, so perhaps best going to someone who will drive it Enjoy the new one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topbox Posted April 11, 2017 Report Share Posted April 11, 2017 Nice going John, see you and the car in the new forest! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnSyn Posted April 11, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2017 1 minute ago, Menoporsche said: That's fantastic isn't it. I can't justify such an expensive car, but I've said before, I think that one's going down in history (3.8NA) and a little bit of me regrets not pushing out the stops to get one. Bit boring just driving it to work once a week as I do with my Tangerine, so perhaps best going to someone who will drive it Enjoy the new one Yes Meno....I'm really pleased as you would expect. It wouldn't surprise me if the car went on, albeit in a few years time, to become a very sought after car. But life's for living and I'm scratching that 911 itch! Who knows where that will take me! I'm lucky to have a daily driver, which I enjoy driving, so the Spyder and now the 991 are weekend cars to be enjoyed, which I have will continue to do! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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