718as Posted August 2, 2019 Report Share Posted August 2, 2019 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenman Posted August 2, 2019 Report Share Posted August 2, 2019 I might be persuaded to swap my 981S for one should anyone want a direct swap. Though I’d still be annoyed by the roof! Interesting comment about the lack of crackles/pops etc due to emission control. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted August 2, 2019 Report Share Posted August 2, 2019 415bhp, 180mph top speed, 0-60 in low 4 I think he said. This is a Lamborghini Countach. But better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowbos Posted August 2, 2019 Report Share Posted August 2, 2019 He likes... even with that roof. I could probably live with it 🤔 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinewood Posted August 3, 2019 Report Share Posted August 3, 2019 Beautiful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Higgy Posted August 3, 2019 Report Share Posted August 3, 2019 https://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars/first-drives/a28508232/porsche-718-boxster-gts-specs-review/ Read the last paragraph Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r1flyguy Posted August 3, 2019 Report Share Posted August 3, 2019 14 minutes ago, Higgy said: https://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars/first-drives/a28508232/porsche-718-boxster-gts-specs-review/ Read the last paragraph Personal opinion?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onedesi Posted August 3, 2019 Report Share Posted August 3, 2019 One day I will get a 981 spyder, it’s my dream car over all lambo’s (not Mclarens though), I just need my numbers to come in 🤣 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mneil Posted August 3, 2019 Report Share Posted August 3, 2019 Interesting to read that a GT4 owner sold it because it was not enough fun for real world speeds on the roads. A superb track machine no doubt, but that's what it was created for. Have been looking at GT4s myself but now that summer has finally arrived I couldn't do without the soft top. The 981 Spyder does not appeal; firstly, because I couldn't do with the faff of a manual roof and secondly, it does not come out of the Porsche GT division and so lacks all the desirable suspension etc of the GT4. Oh nearly forgot it's only 370bhp and my remapped 981s is nearly 350 and that's quick for real world driving. However, in light of that review🤔 that puts the 718s on the table. Sports suspension like my 981s and I hear you can get them remapped to well over 400bhp. Now that might be the better option for me, AND certainly the cheaper option 😀. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onedesi Posted August 4, 2019 Report Share Posted August 4, 2019 @mneil hi, you should test drive a 718S, I can’t compare to the spyder but the one I test drove was a fantastic drive and if you can get past the 4 cylinder issue some have I doubt you’d be disappointed, it’s razor sharp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickLS7 Posted August 4, 2019 Report Share Posted August 4, 2019 I found it interesting that now the Carrera is turbo charged, 911 owners have been moaning about the sound even though there's an increase in power and more usable too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mneil Posted August 4, 2019 Report Share Posted August 4, 2019 Hi Gobind tried one earlier in the year and definitely ticks lots of boxes. I wouldn't bother with the gts as I would put far too many miles on it to hold the premium price paid. My 981s has topped 48K now and that engine just gets better and better! Ps when's the next Bridgnorth outing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toocan Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 When (or if) are they opening the order books to us normal folk? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r1flyguy Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 7 hours ago, toocan said: When (or if) are they opening the order books to us normal folk? Never! you & I will be subject of a used car purchase only at an over inflated price Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toocan Posted August 12, 2019 Report Share Posted August 12, 2019 Ahhh I heard rumours they were for these cars but I guess not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
entdgc Posted August 12, 2019 Report Share Posted August 12, 2019 It is my understanding that there is no set manufacturing limit for these cars (to reduce the number of owners buying and selling at a profit) and they will be made into next year. That said I am sure the numbers will be carefully controlled by Porsche (probably the cleverest company at managing their brand through supply and demand). All totally hypothetical as far as I am concerned! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toocan Posted August 13, 2019 Report Share Posted August 13, 2019 Long and short does that mean nish chance of buying one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ed80 Posted September 5, 2019 Report Share Posted September 5, 2019 Can anyone identify those roads? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon61 Posted September 5, 2019 Report Share Posted September 5, 2019 21 minutes ago, ed80 said: Can anyone identify those roads? Freom one of the comments under the Youtube video ... Lochan na Lairige https://www.google.com/maps/@56.5221981,-4.2747824,3a,75y,334.24h,84.56t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sSMV1aP1EklvWRRQeGn63lA!2e0!7i13312!8i6656 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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