Phenomenal deals in the US for these... almost every week "I'm about to buy one"... right now I went back and found the cheapest one for sale in the US at 275k with less than 1,000 miles on it... too much car for the money! great video as always brother, keep em coming!
You should buy one for sure. Kinda of similar to the 911r but less money and is a little more relaxed and has the cool roof. I see your love for spiders has seem to grow (your Aston and pista)
Simple macro economics apply here. The prices will normalize once all of the flippers have sold their supply, and the cars end up in the hands of those who really wanted one. Think the 911r prices dipped to almost $250k, and have run back up to $310-350k, build dependent.
I love how you explain how the car feels better than anybody else. I mean I turned 18 couple a months ago and still waiting on my driver's license. I've been watching your videos since 8th grade and mate it's really grown my love for cars. Hope this motivates you. ❤️
Another brilliant video Sam, probably the only cab (plus the Boxster Spyder) I would ever dream of owning. If any of those 14 flippers fancy lending me one for a quick video, drop me a line 🎬
I loved this car from the first moment I set eyes on it. It's so underrated yet so beautiful, visually but also from a heritage point of view. You're lucky to be driving this car, I'm glad you know to appreciate it. The car is also lucky to be driven by you. Never letting us down on video quality Sam, do keep up the good work.
I had to check online: there are currently 44(!) Speedster for sale in Germany alone. There is an actual possibility for these things to go down on value...
And there will be 44 Speedsters for sale at Christmas...Who the hell in Europe or the UK is going to spend that much money on a car with essentially no roof, and needs to be driven with the "Toupee"...down..
I think it will turn into something like the 911R, but alot faster, dropping from 500k to 300k. Im sure this will reach 200k soon enough, especially with the 992 gen gt3s coming
@@Mexxx65 the toupee works quite well visually and in practice. They will go down tho, not enough spine tingling wish making propaganda. R had it, gt3 rs had it, 991 gt3 had it, touring similar but bit less, the speedster barely had any, the forums barely talked about them, these type of things do influence price... 991 gt3 was the main example, problematic, pdk, and yet for 2 years was over mrsp.
We were lucky enough to get a Speedster allocation and it was a privilege to spec one (it’s driven and is definitely not for sale). We have noticed over the years that Porsche dealership owners are often keeping their allocation of limited cars and then on selling them later (usually at a huge profit). The same dealer that offered us their 918 and 911 R (at crazy prices) is now selling their Speedster. Porsche needs to stamp this out.
You are blessed 😂. I’m now going to drive my Racing Yellow 991.1, here in Scottsdale, AZ. A Scouser I was born but living in the US for 40 years. Love your videos and passion around the greatest cars 👍
Am I the only one that thinks the the Speedster isn’t as good looking as it should be? There’s like a lot of strange volume in above the area between the rear wheels and cabin. Maybe that’s why there’s so many for sale?! I actually think the Spyder is much better looking than the speedster, that with the GT3 engine would be perfect 😍 Saying that I think you could buy both a Spyder and at a GT3RS for the price of a Speedster and have your cake and eat it.
Great video Sam. It’s like being on a motorbike, it’s an attack on the senses. Being in a normal car is like watching a movie on TV, being on a motorbike or roofless car is like being IN the movie! Great work fella!! 👍🏻
You are the speedster salesman of the year 👍👌 But please keep reviewing other cars as most cars deserve your honest review. Thanks for giving us these videos.
It's funny how sam a few years ago said that he never really liked Porsches and for the money would rather buy something Italian. And now he is almost this kind of Porsche guru 😂
Honestly you should buy (if you want to, and have the money) a 718 Spyder. It has the speedster vibe Its manuel Its lighter Its based on a gt4 so it will handle good And its not thaaat expensiv And I think of all us would like to see a 718 spyder roadtrip and more content🤔😏😉
You spend a lot of time in and around the Cotswolds, Sam. I can understand why; it provides a beautiful backdrop to your videos, great roads, etc. Have you thought about doing a TGE and relocating?
Great points, well made. I may be wrong, but it seems like many people (myself included) get caught up in long term cash values and other people’s opinions of cars, rather than just loving the cars for their own sake (which is entirely fair as no one wants to lose cash for no good reason, and no one wants people to look at their car like it sucks), but sometimes we just need to enjoy cars because we like them, for their own intrinsic value to us! Great video, Sam 🤙🏽
I remember this first time my boss took me for a lunch time spin in his early 2000's Boxster S with the roof down on a miserable day around Burnham Beaches with the heating on full and I absolutely loved it! So I totally get what you are saying!!
Great video Sam but I’d like to point out that the cloth roof and manual mechanism is NOT heavier necessarily. What makes the car heavier is the stiffening of the body that has to happen to maintain the integrity of the car so that you don’t feel it flexing since it has no roof. The OPF and the top do deaden the sound substantially but an aftermarket exhaust is all that’s needed. I installed the Dundon exhaust in mine and it has transformed the car completely. If you’re ever in a Miami hit me up and you can come drive it. Cheers Ernie
The thrill of ordering one? I think finding one of these 90% of the way you would order it for $100k less would be More thrilling. Such a cool car. Great vid.
You should try the 718 Spyder back to back and see how it compares for you. Put an exhaust on it and off you go for like 100k :) I haven't driven either, but could imagine that the 718 delivers 70-80% of what the Speedster can do at 33% of the price
Don’t forget you can still put the roof up on the Speedster. So you could use it use it year round, even though Sam and Henry Catchpole claim it should always be a roof down car. You don’t thrash it everyday, so you could just cruise in it and after all, that’s what Porsche speedsters are also about, cruising looking cool.
Definitely a dream car, but only for those with very deep pockets. For those with lower budgets I’d go with (in decreasing order) a GT3 Touring, 718 Spyder/GTS 4.0, or a 981 Boxster Spyder.
These are predominantly vehicles from speculators who manage to order vehicles again and again, preferably over demonstrably real enthusiasts. How you can do this is a mystery to many, but this is not possible without the manufacturer doing at least one eye blind. We in Germany also have a lot of Speedsters for sale here, but some dealers also have G63 AMG and Maybach versions, Lamborghini Urus, etc. etc. in stock in a row and in every color. As a normal customer it means "waiting time 2 years" or "sold out". As a customer of Volkswagen and Mercedes, of course, you prefer to sell 7-10 at a time to a dealer who then only has to agree to "keep quiet". That's how it looks.
Absolutely love my 718 Spyder because it is like a mini Speedster. However, I am with you, Sam, on this being a dream car! I would cherish the opportunity to spec one of these. Due to the limited number produced, it’s very hard to find one to match a desired PTS spec with CXX options.
Stop off in Cheltenham next time you’re about Sam, beautiful town. Great video as always. You’ve completely changed my outlook on Porsche’s in recent years
Sam, I`ve never seen you this excited before, and it was very nice for me to learn and understand that the speedster is not a posers car. Great video!!!
It’s a shame Porsche deviated so much from the initial concept, the bits they removed were for me some of the best bits, like those sexy bullet wing mirrors. Personally I think the 718 Spyder is way cooler looking, the proportions are much more in keeping and having driven both the 981 and 718 Spyder I question if I would want the extra size, weight and overly bulbous package.
Royd Evans.... Totally agree with that view. The 981 and 718 Spyder’s are just overall better proportioned and better looking. Yes, this is a brilliant car, but at 3-4 times the price? You’ll have as much fun, probably more, in a Spyder of either variety on normal roads.
@@clu4u I owned a 981 and did a euro tour in it, absolutely sensational car. I thought the 718 had noticeably more power, more torque, steering felt lighter, clutch much lighter, unfortunately didn’t sound anywhere near as good. Which would I pick, be happy with either but the tech in the 718 and extra grunt would probably win me over.
I keep rewatching some of your videos Sam!! This one, the McLarens above the clouds, the 718 spyder, you’re “I bought a 360!” And of course some of the Drive the World content! You’re style is great, keep up the good work. There’s a lot of automotive RUclipsrs, there’s only ONE seen through glass 👍 Greetings to Toni :) Ps: if the budget ever permits: it’ll probably be the 718 spyder in a spec similar to the one you drove.
I love the passion at the end - I smiled, imagining ordering one from factory in your own spec, my dream is to do that for a gt4 because that is all I can afford 👌🏻
Guys, I had a convertible Corvette for 8 years and totally get what’s going on here. It really is a special experience and if you can, please indulge yourself.
When the world opens up again I think the speedster would be great for one of your tours Sam ..... especially with cockpit cameras being able to see out 360 degrees ...
as a 3rd time Boxster owner I am now in the market for a 2020ish Targa - Circa 100K less Boxster (44Kish P/X) then I saw this - then I saw the price - Targa it is then - cool yes, but wow pricey at 300K ish in the UK
Your review here is curious. I've driven both the Speedster and the 718 Spyder. I think the 718 Spyder looks better (it was not originally designed as a long-ish 2+2 then converted to a two seater), the Spyder weighs less and has a much more capable mid-engine layout. I understand the thrill of a 9k engine, but you panned the Spyder and you say this is your dream car? Car and Driver claims 3.8 seconds to 60, and 8.7 0-100 with the 718 and 150 ft for the 70-0 brake test. For the Speedster 0-60 was just 0.1 faster than the Spyder albeit 0.8 faster to 100 mp. Their Skidpad G force was essentially the same. The Spyder and Speedster stopped within two feet of each other from the 70-0. It's important to note the tests were done on different days with the Spyder done at a higher altitude so there is a grey area. Point is, numbers wise, they are really close in performance and I've little doubt the Spyder would be faster on twisty road thanks to its mid-engine design. So if the Spyder is aesthetically better looking and roughly 1/3 the price, why would the Speedster be your "dream car" and you have no love for the Spyder?
Didn't like them when they were first launched, I thought they looked like a boat but they've definitely grown on me. I'd probably still choose a Touring over one or even a "standard" manual GT3 tbh and buy a Boxster with the left over cash for the top down thrills! intriguing thoughts posed though, I'd love to ask the owners why so many are for sale. Could it just be a case of the modern car ownership trends, people just aren't keeping cars for long periods anymore?
And there's currently 2 listed for sale in Australia. I'm guessing it's for a few reasons: 1. Flippers. 2. People who bought them because they were lucky enough to be 'chosen', and didn't want to say _no thanks_ to Porsche. 3. Buyers remorse. (I guess it's possible?!?! LOL)
To be fair this offering the "special cars" for sale thing is not just an issue with the 911 Speedster - it's every speical production car Let's look at some numbers (from mobile.de) - 139 "regular" Aventadors vs 78 Aventador SV/SVJ's for sale - 85 regular F12's and 19 tdf's and even more crazy, at least 18 LaFs - 33 650S (Coupe and Spider) but 27(!) 675LT's - .... I think the problem is that this stupid idea of an "investment car" is just causing the wrong kind of people to buy the limited cars - they are supposed to end up in the hands of the hardcore fans but are just being bought by speculators who never drive the damn thing. Edit: of course, it could also be dealers offering cars they do not have in stock to build a client list
Spot on. It’s another flippers car. I tried to buy one and the dealer that wouldn’t sell me one has a brand new one in stock. They speced it themselves to have in stock rather than let me have one to my own spec. It has now sat in showroom for months gathering dust and I hope they loose money on it
@@EarlX99 crazy to think a Porsche dealer won't sell you a Porsche :D it's really a shame that all these brilliant cars have basically become speculation items
They are obviously being sold for profit with delivery miles, nothing to do with being bored with them. Same as the GT3’s, lots of new ones for sale at silly prices. Porsche dealers don’t seem to be a very good judge of character with their allocations. Ps. Also have a manual 360 Modena.
Is it possible that some UK dealers hold onto their allocation then sell them on a few months down the line with a mark up? Cars so impossible to order new shouldn’t be back on the market so quickly
It's shocking to me hearing you go on and on about this car, but your comments regarding the 718 Spyder were polar opposite. Perhaps you should revisit that car? I think the Spyder offers 80% of this driving experience for far less money. All that being said, this is my dream car too!
Phenomenal deals in the US for these... almost every week "I'm about to buy one"... right now I went back and found the cheapest one for sale in the US at 275k with less than 1,000 miles on it... too much car for the money! great video as always brother, keep em coming!
Speaking of keeping em coming what's up with the Podcast Sal?
no videos in 2 weeks... /:
You should buy one for sure. Kinda of similar to the 911r but less money and is a little more relaxed and has the cool roof. I see your love for spiders has seem to grow (your Aston and pista)
Looks like someone’s about trade in another car after a month
Simple macro economics apply here. The prices will normalize once all of the flippers have sold their supply, and the cars end up in the hands of those who really wanted one. Think the 911r prices dipped to almost $250k, and have run back up to $310-350k, build dependent.
that double bubble at the back and the side profile of this car is incredible, great video as always Sam!!
"I am the car!"
- Sam 2020
I love the part.
I love how you explain how the car feels better than anybody else. I mean I turned 18 couple a months ago and still waiting on my driver's license. I've been watching your videos since 8th grade and mate it's really grown my love for cars. Hope this motivates you. ❤️
Another brilliant video Sam, probably the only cab (plus the Boxster Spyder) I would ever dream of owning. If any of those 14 flippers fancy lending me one for a quick video, drop me a line 🎬
This one is a beauty. I love it. With the roof down.
I loved this car from the first moment I set eyes on it. It's so underrated yet so beautiful, visually but also from a heritage point of view. You're lucky to be driving this car, I'm glad you know to appreciate it. The car is also lucky to be driven by you. Never letting us down on video quality Sam, do keep up the good work.
I had to check online: there are currently 44(!) Speedster for sale in Germany alone. There is an actual possibility for these things to go down on value...
And there will be 44 Speedsters for sale at Christmas...Who the hell in Europe or the UK is going to spend that much money on a car with essentially no roof, and needs to be driven with the "Toupee"...down..
I think it will turn into something like the 911R, but alot faster, dropping from 500k to 300k. Im sure this will reach 200k soon enough, especially with the 992 gen gt3s coming
@@Mexxx65 the other speedsters Held their value well.. but they were much rarer
@@Mexxx65 the toupee works quite well visually and in practice. They will go down tho, not enough spine tingling wish making propaganda. R had it, gt3 rs had it, 991 gt3 had it, touring similar but bit less, the speedster barely had any, the forums barely talked about them, these type of things do influence price... 991 gt3 was the main example, problematic, pdk, and yet for 2 years was over mrsp.
IN other words guys..You'll hardly ever seen even one on uk roads.
It's definitely already a classic.
What a car!
We were lucky enough to get a Speedster allocation and it was a privilege to spec one (it’s driven and is definitely not for sale). We have noticed over the years that Porsche dealership owners are often keeping their allocation of limited cars and then on selling them later (usually at a huge profit). The same dealer that offered us their 918 and 911 R (at crazy prices) is now selling their Speedster. Porsche needs to stamp this out.
Typically porsche..snob value..that's why I'm not a Porsche fan.
Edited to perfection as always! One day you’ll have one I’m sure.
"I am the car". This is what I call PASSION!
You are blessed 😂. I’m now going to drive my Racing Yellow 991.1, here in Scottsdale, AZ. A Scouser I was born but living in the US for 40 years. Love your videos and passion around the greatest cars 👍
Am I the only one that thinks the the Speedster isn’t as good looking as it should be? There’s like a lot of strange volume in above the area between the rear wheels and cabin.
Maybe that’s why there’s so many for sale?!
I actually think the Spyder is much better looking than the speedster, that with the GT3 engine would be perfect 😍
Saying that I think you could buy both a Spyder and at a GT3RS for the price of a Speedster and have your cake and eat it.
8:48 .. You’ve finally lost it! 😂 Love the video Sam.. great review!
Great video Sam. It’s like being on a motorbike, it’s an attack on the senses. Being in a normal car is like watching a movie on TV, being on a motorbike or roofless car is like being IN the movie! Great work fella!! 👍🏻
You are the speedster salesman of the year 👍👌
But please keep reviewing other cars as most cars deserve your honest review.
Thanks for giving us these videos.
Sam get Henry Catchpole on the Behind the Glass podcast ASAP
It's funny how sam a few years ago said that he never really liked Porsches and for the money would rather buy something Italian. And now he is almost this kind of Porsche guru 😂
Drove one in Miami in January and loved it. Finally a great engine in the Speedster shape. However I am not sure I would pay £260k for one!!
Honestly you should buy (if you want to, and have the money) a 718 Spyder.
It has the speedster vibe
Its manuel
Its lighter
Its based on a gt4 so it will handle good
And its not thaaat expensiv
And I think of all us would like to see a 718 spyder roadtrip and more content🤔😏😉
You spend a lot of time in and around the Cotswolds, Sam. I can understand why; it provides a beautiful backdrop to your videos, great roads, etc. Have you thought about doing a TGE and relocating?
They don’t seem like much but when you see one on the road, the presence is incredible
Lovely Jubbly, you always have to appreciate Sam's enthusiasm and I think true belief on what he's reviewing.
I love your channel wish your content got you to millions of sub since its so real and genuine unlike others with way more subs than you
Great points, well made. I may be wrong, but it seems like many people (myself included) get caught up in long term cash values and other people’s opinions of cars, rather than just loving the cars for their own sake (which is entirely fair as no one wants to lose cash for no good reason, and no one wants people to look at their car like it sucks), but sometimes we just need to enjoy cars because we like them, for their own intrinsic value to us! Great video, Sam 🤙🏽
Now you’re talking sam. 458 speciale and 911 speedster - it must be in your garage for sure
Last scene was great composition - broad grey skies, symmetrical green forest, with a bright orange beanie bobbing up and down in the centre
Why does this channel still doesn't have a million subs??? Really impressive videography there, amazing content! Love your videos @seenthroughglass
This Speedster and to a slightly lesser extent the newest Targa are the most ravishing Porsches to have ever been put into production.
What a car. It's my dream car too.
I remember this first time my boss took me for a lunch time spin in his early 2000's Boxster S with the roof down on a miserable day around Burnham Beaches with the heating on full and I absolutely loved it! So I totally get what you are saying!!
That is a dream car. A manual gt3 with the roof off... what a delight! 9k redline and 500bhp. Yes please.
I wasn’t convinced at launch. But then I saw one in person and I just got it. GT3 touring still the dream for me but speedster is just so cool.
That intro has me dying ahahhaha
Great video Sam but I’d like to point out that the cloth roof and manual mechanism is NOT heavier necessarily. What makes the car heavier is the stiffening of the body that has to happen to maintain the integrity of the car so that you don’t feel it flexing since it has no roof.
The OPF and the top do deaden the sound substantially but an aftermarket exhaust is all that’s needed. I installed the Dundon exhaust in mine and it has transformed the car completely.
If you’re ever in a Miami hit me up and you can come drive it. Cheers
Ernie
You built up the anticipation well... and then the soundtrack came in, whooo!
The thrill of ordering one? I think finding one of these 90% of the way you would order it for $100k less would be More thrilling. Such a cool car. Great vid.
You should try the 718 Spyder back to back and see how it compares for you. Put an exhaust on it and off you go for like 100k :)
I haven't driven either, but could imagine that the 718 delivers 70-80% of what the Speedster can do at 33% of the price
I was never a convertible fan but now this sexy masterpiece is my dream car😍
I'd still take GT3 touring. Cheaper, looks better and you can drive it all year round.
Don’t forget you can still put the roof up on the Speedster. So you could use it use it year round, even though Sam and Henry Catchpole claim it should always be a roof down car. You don’t thrash it everyday, so you could just cruise in it and after all, that’s what Porsche speedsters are also about, cruising looking cool.
My favourite RUclips channel driving along with my favourite brand, what could go wrong? Absolutely nothing. Best Regards from Spain Sam
Definitely a dream car, but only for those with very deep pockets. For those with lower budgets I’d go with (in decreasing order) a GT3 Touring, 718 Spyder/GTS 4.0, or a 981 Boxster Spyder.
These are predominantly vehicles from speculators who manage to order vehicles again and again, preferably over demonstrably real enthusiasts. How you can do this is a mystery to many, but this is not possible without the manufacturer doing at least one eye blind. We in Germany also have a lot of Speedsters for sale here, but some dealers also have G63 AMG and Maybach versions, Lamborghini Urus, etc. etc. in stock in a row and in every color. As a normal customer it means "waiting time 2 years" or "sold out". As a customer of Volkswagen and Mercedes, of course, you prefer to sell 7-10 at a time to a dealer who then only has to agree to "keep quiet". That's how it looks.
the 997 speedster was one of my dream cars, but then this one came out and absolutely blew it away
You are getting better and better at this!
Absolutely love my 718 Spyder because it is like a mini Speedster. However, I am with you, Sam, on this being a dream car! I would cherish the opportunity to spec one of these. Due to the limited number produced, it’s very hard to find one to match a desired PTS spec with CXX options.
Ok, you convinced me. I'm gonna get one.
Looks at wallet.
Maybe I'll start with one wheel.
Wheel bolt for me 😂
I’ll take the indicator stalk.
Great energy and happiness in this review. I've never driven one but how I imagine it would feel, you have demonstrated.
Stop off in Cheltenham next time you’re about Sam, beautiful town. Great video as always. You’ve completely changed my outlook on Porsche’s in recent years
Sam- enjoy the soundtrack
puts techno music over the engine sound
that was sad
Sam as always best in the business.
Yep its on my lotto winning list , will just have to cope with my boxster till then , great video, this car just ticks all the right boxes ...
Sam, I`ve never seen you this excited before, and it was very nice for me to learn and understand that the speedster is not a posers car. Great video!!!
What a sound it makes!
For that type of money, I want the roof mechanised. Porsche pulling customer pants down with this one.
Indeed, Targa 4S for 55% of the cost and does everything just as well if not better!
It’s a shame Porsche deviated so much from the initial concept, the bits they removed were for me some of the best bits, like those sexy bullet wing mirrors. Personally I think the 718 Spyder is way cooler looking, the proportions are much more in keeping and having driven both the 981 and 718 Spyder I question if I would want the extra size, weight and overly bulbous package.
Royd Evans.... Totally agree with that view. The 981 and 718 Spyder’s are just overall better proportioned and better looking. Yes, this is a brilliant car, but at 3-4 times the price? You’ll have as much fun, probably more, in a Spyder of either variety on normal roads.
Could you feel anything notable between the 981 and 718? Just got a 981 Spyder after 15 years of 986 S, 140,000 miles.
@@clu4u I owned a 981 and did a euro tour in it, absolutely sensational car. I thought the 718 had noticeably more power, more torque, steering felt lighter, clutch much lighter, unfortunately didn’t sound anywhere near as good. Which would I pick, be happy with either but the tech in the 718 and extra grunt would probably win me over.
Literally my dream car. In red, with manual gearbox. A real beaut.
My fav looking 911!
It absolutely gorgeous I am drooling here!
Good point about people commenting on cars they haven’t driven, or worse, seen in the flesh. Great video, and I like that car!
Love your enthusiasm for the speedster Sam. I think we’d all love one of these, funds permitting.
I keep rewatching some of your videos Sam!! This one, the McLarens above the clouds, the 718 spyder, you’re “I bought a 360!” And of course some of the Drive the World content!
You’re style is great, keep up the good work.
There’s a lot of automotive RUclipsrs, there’s only ONE seen through glass 👍
Greetings to Toni :)
Ps: if the budget ever permits: it’ll probably be the 718 spyder in a spec similar to the one you drove.
I love the passion at the end - I smiled, imagining ordering one from factory in your own spec, my dream is to do that for a gt4 because that is all I can afford 👌🏻
When did you last drive a Caterham Sam? All the experience you describe here plus more. And I’m saying that as a GT3 owner 🙂. Great vid thanks
Enjoyed vlog but not sure on that model considering the rest of the market, but that's just me; you pays your money, you takes your choice!
Such a brilliant video mate! Brightens up my day to see another STG vid
Blowing the horn doesn't ever work lol.
Unless you have an old Ooga horn. 😁
@@drivenart2367 lol
That's what she said 😞
I loved this one Sam with your passion spilling over the dam. Just buy yourself one man!
Upper Slaughter ...and a Speedster....good combination 👏
"Vee must have ze roof" lol :) Beautiful car!
Guys, I had a convertible Corvette for 8 years and totally get what’s going on here. It really is a special experience and if you can, please indulge yourself.
Most wholesome car content....you the best brotha
My favorite car is the 987 boxster spyder
When the world opens up again I think the speedster would be great for one of your tours Sam ..... especially with cockpit cameras being able to see out 360 degrees ...
Sam have you considered uploading in 4K at all? You have such great cinematography that youtube butchers at 1080p!
as a 3rd time Boxster owner I am now in the market for a 2020ish Targa - Circa 100K less Boxster (44Kish P/X)
then I saw this - then I saw the price - Targa it is then - cool yes, but wow pricey at 300K ish in the UK
Your review here is curious. I've driven both the Speedster and the 718 Spyder. I think the 718 Spyder looks better (it was not originally designed as a long-ish 2+2 then converted to a two seater), the Spyder weighs less and has a much more capable mid-engine layout. I understand the thrill of a 9k engine, but you panned the Spyder and you say this is your dream car? Car and Driver claims 3.8 seconds to 60, and 8.7 0-100 with the 718 and 150 ft for the 70-0 brake test. For the Speedster 0-60 was just 0.1 faster than the Spyder albeit 0.8 faster to 100 mp. Their Skidpad G force was essentially the same. The Spyder and Speedster stopped within two feet of each other from the 70-0. It's important to note the tests were done on different days with the Spyder done at a higher altitude so there is a grey area. Point is, numbers wise, they are really close in performance and I've little doubt the Spyder would be faster on twisty road thanks to its mid-engine design. So if the Spyder is aesthetically better looking and roughly 1/3 the price, why would the Speedster be your "dream car" and you have no love for the Spyder?
Didn't like them when they were first launched, I thought they looked like a boat but they've definitely grown on me. I'd probably still choose a Touring over one or even a "standard" manual GT3 tbh and buy a Boxster with the left over cash for the top down thrills!
intriguing thoughts posed though, I'd love to ask the owners why so many are for sale. Could it just be a case of the modern car ownership trends, people just aren't keeping cars for long periods anymore?
7:30 Sam expertly describes the Hiccup and Toothless Principle.
And there's currently 2 listed for sale in Australia. I'm guessing it's for a few reasons:
1. Flippers.
2. People who bought them because they were lucky enough to be 'chosen', and didn't want to say _no thanks_ to Porsche.
3. Buyers remorse. (I guess it's possible?!?! LOL)
Also some listed for sale in South Africa mate, I think it's too expensive for what it is
Congrats on 500k subscribers Sam! Been a follower for a few years and it's great to see your channel growing like this!
LOL.. great intro..! birds for dinner?
Super car, great video. Lovely countryside, where were you?
Another great video Sam - Love the car content and the honest, open truth you share.
You bring tears to my eyes when you lean on that beauty, but I give you a like regardless.
Not everyone treats cars like unattainable girls. They're there to be touched bro. Learn this.
This car is unbeleivable !
To be fair this offering the "special cars" for sale thing is not just an issue with the 911 Speedster - it's every speical production car
Let's look at some numbers (from mobile.de)
- 139 "regular" Aventadors vs 78 Aventador SV/SVJ's for sale
- 85 regular F12's and 19 tdf's and even more crazy, at least 18 LaFs
- 33 650S (Coupe and Spider) but 27(!) 675LT's
- ....
I think the problem is that this stupid idea of an "investment car" is just causing the wrong kind of people to buy the limited cars - they are supposed to end up in the hands of the hardcore fans but are just being bought by speculators who never drive the damn thing.
Edit: of course, it could also be dealers offering cars they do not have in stock to build a client list
Spot on. It’s another flippers car. I tried to buy one and the dealer that wouldn’t sell me one has a brand new one in stock. They speced it themselves to have in stock rather than let me have one to my own spec. It has now sat in showroom for months gathering dust and I hope they loose money on it
@@EarlX99 crazy to think a Porsche dealer won't sell you a Porsche :D
it's really a shame that all these brilliant cars have basically become speculation items
Magnificent car, just perfect, thank you Sam, fun video 😁👍
Amazing video bro!
Lower Slaughter looking nice as always in the opening B roll.
I drive my Z4 with the roof down all year! Life simply is better without a roof!
22 came to Australia. 5 for sale at the moment.
Yes! Always be my dream car your last summary was absolutely correct
They are obviously being sold for profit with delivery miles, nothing to do with being bored with them. Same as the GT3’s, lots of new ones for sale at silly prices. Porsche dealers don’t seem to be a very good judge of character with their allocations. Ps. Also have a manual 360 Modena.
Still would love to get my hands on a GT3 RS Weissach Pack though. 💰💰
"I am the car!" sooo good dude!
Wow the rear gives me such a cool vibe it's awesome 👌
Is it possible that some UK dealers hold onto their allocation then sell them on a few months down the line with a mark up? Cars so impossible to order new shouldn’t be back on the market so quickly
I bought this car 2 weeks ago... love it sooo much
It's shocking to me hearing you go on and on about this car, but your comments regarding the 718 Spyder were polar opposite. Perhaps you should revisit that car? I think the Spyder offers 80% of this driving experience for far less money. All that being said, this is my dream car too!