[Livestream Recap] Vol. 50: Porsche 718 Spyder RS Production Updates and Used-Car Market Predictions

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Key Topics and Highlights

1. What Makes the Taycan Cross Turismo Special [02:01]

  • Spotted an Oak Green Taycan Cross Turismo in town—and it looked fantastic
  • Its low stance makes it even more striking in person than it looks in the configurator
  • Shades of green often look especially vivid in real life

2. Porsche 718 Spyder RS Production Updates [18:25]

  • Information about 718 Spyder RS production slots is starting to emerge
  • There are reports that some buyers have secured slots for December production
  • The Spyder RS appears to be rarer in Japan than the GT4 RS

3. Configuring the 718 Spyder RS [22:48]

  • Color choices include Vanadium Grey Metallic and GT Silver
  • Options include full bucket seats and Matrix Design LED headlights
  • Why the Weissach Package and front-axle lift system are worth considering

4. Porsche 992 Carrera T Prices [40:28]

  • Prices for the Carrera T are beginning to stabilize
  • Cars that were priced at ¥25–26 million are now appearing in the ¥21–22 million range
  • With plenty of 992.1 cars in stock and buyers looking ahead to the 992.2, prices for the earlier model are coming down

5. Trends in the Porsche Used-Car Market [42:23]

  • More production slots for the updated 992 could potentially become available in Japan
  • Weaker demand in China could have an impact on Japan’s market
  • Used Porsche prices could return to levels last seen around the 991 generation

6. Rising Prices for Classic Porsches [48:28]

  • Prices for air-cooled models such as the 964 and 993 have climbed sharply
  • In-demand models like the Carrera RS and Carrera 2 have seen especially steep increases
  • More Porsches over 25 years old are finding their way into overseas markets

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I am Mina’s husband. I don’t drive cars as fashion or a status symbol. I like cars that are fun to drive, well engineered, and that let you feel what the people who built them intended. I love long-distance touring, and I believe a car only counts when you drive it. On days off I travel around Japan in our cars. On the blog I mainly write test-drive reports and touring notes, and I also look after the...

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