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AgentTripleX · #1 09-02-2007

Today has been a really special day for me. I'm feeling under the weather and extremely sunburned. A fellow member was sweet enough to bring me hot and sour soup. Thank you.

Then SFC VXN picked me up in her Lotus to help me do some errands. On the way back we see this car parked on the street.

We were driving too fast so we had to circle the block to check it out. Not only is this my dream car, but that is the reason SFC VXN and I met, so it's really special to both of us. We both love the car. I figure this car belongs to Cars Dawydiak so we park and try to get in the store. It's locked. I call my girl friend that works there, no answer. I call the owner on his cell phone. I tell him I'm outside and ask what's up with the Spyker.

He comes down. Tells me I can drive it if I want. Of course I want, are you kidding me?!? I've always thought Spykers were sexy cars. I did hear that they drive horribly, so I was curious to find out. It's not your typical car. Shifting isn't straight forward. There are no numbers anywhere, it's just a pole with the gear shifter sticking out. To get into reverse you have to depress the button at the top of the shifter. I got the seat as close as possible to reach the pedals. The brake was really heavy, although the owner said he drove another one and it was different. This particular Spyker had over 8,000 miles on it, so it's already been broken in. The displays are so different than any other car I've driven. I sat in Spykers before, but never realized how you have to adjust when driving. There was zero visibility in the rear view mirror, the windows are Countach style; the bottom half goes down, the doors are Lambo style; they go up. Next year I guess they are making an automatic version, which will cause the length of the car to grow by 12 inches and the top will not block your visibility anymore. Sport mode on the car is cool. The exhaust gets louder. Unfortunately, I drove it in the city, so didn't really have a chance to open it up, but I still loved it. I filmed SFC VXN get back from her ride. Enjoy the pix.

I told the owner, if he ever needs someone to drive it, that we'd be game.

It's amazing how cars always seem to make me feel better. After this experience I still want one, after the Bentley and Lambo.

AgentTripleX · #2 09-02-2007

Here's a video. Sorry I was on the phone talking about it with a friend.

abunawafff · #3 09-02-2007

i always loved the gear shift... classy .. but im realy not a big fan of the out side, becouse it reminds me of the masarati coup.

ErikV10 · #4 09-02-2007

Sweet. How long did you get to drive it?

pdisme · #5 09-03-2007

I love the pedals, but other than that, I'm not a huge fan of its styling, inside or out. What's the performance like?

Tofu · #6 09-03-2007

Congratz.

Not my type of car.

Not a fan of the outside at all, the inside I don't mind.

How was it to drive?

AgentTripleX · #7 09-03-2007

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Originally Posted by ErikV10

Sweet. How long did you get to drive it?

I didn't drive it for too long. Was just in San Francisco.

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Originally Posted by pdisme

I love the pedals, but other than that, I'm not a huge fan of its styling, inside or out. What's the performance like?

I thought the performance was good. I had to owner drive me in it too, because I'm gentle with cars that don't belong. He really pushed it for me.

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Originally Posted by Tofu

Congratz.

Not my type of car.

Not a fan of the outside at all, the inside I don't mind.

How was it to drive?

Driving it was great. Was easier than the Ferrari I drove a few weeks ago. The owner told me to just pretend I'm driving an Audi so I wouldn't be so nervous. The visibility was it's biggest flaw.

tomf-1 · #8 09-03-2007

Great write-ups. Thanks for sharing your experience. I, too always love to experiment w/ new toys. I have always been intrique w/ its design but never enough to want one.

Seb · #9 09-03-2007

Its one of my favorite car in terms of looks, in terms of mechanics, not so much, I wish it had a more "special" drivetrain. Have you seen the Spyker race car?

ASFJr · #10 09-03-2007

SuperVixen,

That's a wonderful experience. C8 is a beautiful car -- I believe they have a Zagato model, which I really love. I've never driven or been in a Spyker, so you truly had a unique experience. Thanks for sharing the pics. and video.

Check 6.

/s/ Alfonso

AgentTripleX · #11 09-03-2007

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Originally Posted by Seb

Its one of my favorite car in terms of looks, in terms of mechanics, not so much, I wish it had a more "special" drivetrain. Have you seen the Spyker race car?

It's a shame they are selling their F1 team. The good news is, they will come out ahead financially. So when I'm ready to buy one, they will still be making them.

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Originally Posted by ASFJr

SuperVixen,

That's a wonderful experience. C8 is a beautiful car -- I believe they have a Zagato model, which I really love. I've never driven or been in a Spyker, so you truly had a unique experience. Thanks for sharing the pics. and video.

Check 6.

/s/ Alfonso

You're weekend wasn't too shabby. You got to drive you Ferrari and two Gallardos, 6spd & e-gear. I hope to see a write up.

Mike S · #12 09-04-2007

Inside is nice, but Zonda for me

pdisme · #13 09-04-2007

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Originally Posted by Mike S

Inside is nice, but Zonda for me

Make mine an Zonda F Roadster!!!

Ooooh the carbon fiber!! Nom nom!

SweetDaddyDelicious · #14 09-04-2007

Awesome. I love the Spykers. They are stunning in person with all the polished aluminum, engine turning, etc. They exude crafsmanship in addition to exoticness. We had one come on our Charity drive this year. It took the people choice award at an event sponsored by the Ferrari/Maserati dealership, and there were plenty of other sweeeet rides there, like a 599, SLR, cars from Unique, etc.