There is an empty space in the garage that needs to be filled. I have been looking for a Cayman S, but after seeing a Spyder at the dealership I am split. This is a weekend driver / garage queen car. Are there any problems with the Spyder's? I am only looking at the late model S cars. Any opinions out there?

 

Garage queen...fair weather...then it's a no brainer ... get the Spyder if it has A/C (Yes A/C helps with top down too)

 

The Boxster Spyder and Cayman R are the pinnacle of 987 design. Either would be an awesome weekend car or a great daily driver. Depends if you want a roof or not. Or get one of each!

 

spyder

 

Spyder without a doubt... I love mine

 

Spyder!

 

It really depends on what you prefer. Do you prefer a hardtop, Cabriolet or the Spyder? You are in Louisiana where it rains a fair amount. Take each out for a drive, decide which one's physical profile you prefer (I would never buy a coupe) then decide - really think it out about the Spyder top. If you don't mind the process of donning and doffing the top, and you want a convertible, then I would get the Spyder. It's much more than "which one should I buy".

 

Spyder all the way !!!!! I love mine !!!!!

 

I'd say a Boxster S....way more practical (extreme heat, rain??) and only a tad slower than the spyder and usually optioned up nicely. Spyder has a tricky top which will ALWAYS be down. I know a couple of Spyder owners and they told me the novelty wore off quickly, especially here in S Florida (hot and quick daily showers)

I would also think resale....most of the country may want some degree of "practicality"

Since two of the three cars you mentioned are open air, I would say the Cayman is No3 on that short list

Your call..best of luck

 

Spyder!! unless you like the 981 better.

 

Spyder, especially if it's going to be a weekend/toy car.

 

I have a Cayman S and just got a Spyder. Love both of them. I have got to say the Spyder is a more emotional connection to the car. But, in the end it really comes down to whether you want the convertible or not. The top on the Spyder is no big deal (although it does let in a fair amount of noise).

Also, if you are thinking of the Spyder, why not the Cayman R instead of the S? It does have the emotional connection of the Spyder, just with a hard top.

 

Spyder for sure. The styling is just beautiful!

 

I had a similar choice and chose the CAyman R vs. the Spyder. I was really, really tempted to go for the Spyder but it is a daily driver in frog strangler rain showers and was just afraid of the top where I had to drive in the weather regardless. As others said, if you can pick your weather, I would lean towards the Spyder.

 

Spyder!