Spyder's on the boat!!

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    Spyder's on the boat!!

    Just got word this weekend that my 5.2 Spyder is a month early on the boat and should be into the dealer by late November. Looks like I'll be able to get in some pre hard winter top down driving.

    My beloved and trusty 4.2 will be going up for sale. Anybody who wants a good car, check out the classifieds section.

    Anybody with a Spyder have any longer term experiences to share. I'm a bit nervous as this will be my first convertible ever.

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    Re: Spyder's on the boat!!

    I love my Spyder, and cant help deep down thinking going to the GT is sort of backwards move, dont worry, its just amazing, Summer time will be even better...............

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    I drove the spyder for a week and loved it. It truly is just not like most convertibles, and I hate convertibles. You will love every minute of it...
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    Quote Originally Posted by cavaret View Post
    I drove the spyder for a week and loved it. It truly is just not like most convertibles, and I hate convertibles. You will love every minute of it...
    Can you expand on that? What makes it better?
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    Quote Originally Posted by AnOutsider View Post
    Can you expand on that? What makes it better?
    They really figured the aerodynamics out. There is virtually no wind in the ****pit, so you don't have papers and stuff rustling around. It is not overly noisy, so you don't have to shout when the top is down, even when you are close to 175 mph. When the top is up, it does not really chatter. Not to mention the purrrrr of that engine, especially with the little puffs that come with the downshifts!!! Truly an all out incredibly well thought out convertible. The Suzuka Grey also made it incredibly sexy...
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    cool beans, I was honestly curious. Still not sure I can get over the rag top, but I'll be paying attention when my dealer gets theirs in Dec
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    Re: Spyder's on the boat!!

    Quote Originally Posted by cavaret View Post
    I drove the spyder for a week and loved it. It truly is just not like most convertibles, and I hate convertibles. You will love every minute of it...
    A Spyder is not a convertible, Have owned a Maserati Spyder and a RS4 Cab and there is a dig difference. Wont by another convertible but would buy a spyder

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    We've had our Spyder for about 1 month now....Has met all our expectations and more! We love the open top driving and the top is down at every chance. We loved our Coupe, but the Spyder surpasses ....Just love hearing that V10 noise!
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    Re: Spyder's on the boat!!

    Did anybody get the carbon fiber front and rear valence? I ordered it thinking it was standard but it appears that it went on Audi Exclusive for the USA.

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    Re: Spyder's on the boat!!

    Just got word my Spyder docked yesterday, and I should get it in around 10 days time. Counting the days.....

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