2017 Porsche 718 Cayman S review | CarAdvice

Messing with a successful and praised formula is never a good idea. Especially when that formula relates to one of the sweetest sounding six-cylinder engines on the market. Well, Porsche has messed with the formula, ditching the Cayman’s naturally aspirated six for a turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine.
The 2017 Porsche 718 Cayman S represents the absolute latest in cutting edge technology, taking advantage of turbocharging, a dual-clutch gearbox and thousands of hours of engineering work to create the next level of compact sports cars.
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[@DCGULL01]

Thank God! Finally, no crapping on the turbo 4 cylinder. Kudos for recognizing the engineering that went into it to make it one of the best handling cars on the planet- at any price. I suspect that the BASE Cayman, with no options, 6 speed manual transmission is the answer to every Sunday morning for any adult with kids and a mortgage. Sure, high price to play, but- that Porsche crest on the hood, good chance the neighbors (all of them) won't have one, and- the pure driving pleasure... Hmmm, gotta wipe up the drool.

[@GCFGV]

remove the music!

[@davidrodgers2422]

Forget PASM/Sport Chrono/Sport Exhaust/PDK/torque vectoring and $12K more for S version Get base car with manual upgrade seats and stereo and work your dealer and voila you have a GREAT sports car That won't break the bank and drive it like you stole it!

[@josephjewellers]

I don't think the 4 cylinder engine sound is a big problem......

[@timwin7155]

Indeed, this thing makes moire fun than a 911 Carrera or even a S model.

[@olivercullen1737]

dude, compared to the 981 and 987, it sucks, really bad, and if you still think it sounds alright, it sounds way worse irl.....

[@paulsz6194]

@@olivercullen1737 well, as Jeremy Clarkson once said: " the only reason you would buy a Cayman is because you can't afford 911 ".

[@TheDonshaz]

@@olivercullen1737 no it doesnt. Someone who has never driven one and actually revved it himself clearly. Its different to a flat 6 sound yes, but its not a bad sound. Quit believing the bullcrap journos who struggle to find negatives. And remember, you cant believe what you see or hear online. Only this month it was discovered BMW used lamborghini v10 engine sound over one of their adverts!

[@TheDonshaz]

@@paulsz6194 some people want a sports car, not a supercar. The cayman is nice and small, Golf size, easy to park. The 718 Cayman is what the 911 used to be.

[@ashleyjames308]

The four cylinder is a wonderful engine, much better than the old six. I love the sound of mine and the fact that it’s quieter. I think the 718 is Porsche’s best looker too, ever.

[@jamespacker2364]

Do you still have the same opinion?? Im currently looking at one so would appreciate your input!

[@ashleyjames308]

As regards the engine, yes it was much better than the six with the constant need to Rev it. However I’ve sold the car because it wasn’t reliable, it broke down four times and, because there was no protection, paint chipped off the front of the rear wheel arch and the sills. Porsche did repaint it but I had to pay for a protective plastic coating. I’d previously had a 987 which had to have about £4000 worth of work done on it at 55,000 miles, while my daughter paid £1000 for the same parts on a Focus at 95,000, so I decided it had to go and now I’m back with a Mercedes, which is far better equipped, far better value and hopefully as reliable as the previous two I had. I still have my 356, but I shan’t be buying any more Porsches, especially as I heard yesterday there are a couple of recalls, for incorrectly tightened suspension parts and possible rod failures in the six cylinder 718. It was a beautiful looking car and nice to drive, but marred by a rotten heater, excessive noise and quality issues. Sad really because I lost a lot of money.

[@Malcom2345]

Hard to pin point one amazing thing that stands out with these turbo variants. Just such a great balanced car full of great components and that torque filled engine is a real treat to drive, slingshotting out of corners and pulls hard at all the right spots. Incredible and stands proudly apart from anything NA.

[@lewislkh]

porsche sure have the best headlights in the business

[@BobbyDazzler888]

now just need to look out for speed cameras

[@djizzah]

met Paul whilst he was recording this review, smart guy and a good bloke :)

[@Drivecomau]

Hmmm - you must have met a different Paul then ;)

[@PaulMaric]

Thanks for following the site! Best of luck with the ute.

[@michaelo3494]

Reverse camera an option? It is standard on a $15k Polo/Golf

[@henkoc86]

It's not a Porsch, it's a Porsche

[@heikorudi6105]

Du sprichst Jaguar auch immer schön englisch aus?

[@seinsmeld13]

What are these on road costs you speak of? We get hosed here in Canada with charges for everything left, right and every corner. Your price for this car seems very high. Are you in Australia or New Zealand? Either way I'd love to visit either country. Take care.

[@peterbetridge8703]

Australia mate. You guys have it so much better for cars.

[@FirstnameLastname-wt5sd]

best spec!!!! but with a manual pls

[@ramondanas7566]

no cupholders?

[@evolvewithkhushbu]

Plz reply Is this GT silver metallic or rodium silver metallic

[@Cardudes]

Looks very similar to the one i have which is GT Silver

[@jrcoulter]

1:51 Cupholders for cups!?!?!?

[@paulsz6194]

who would have thought? At least it free's up my girlfriend's hands now..

[@roshr1829]

You have pay extra for the reverse camera 🤣

[@vinoserad7847]

Who else freaked out when he said 170k

[@coopsnz1]

Caymen s $140,000 - lct = 118,000 - 10% gst = 108,000 - tariffs = $100,000 aud / 70000usd in usa

[@TheDonshaz]

Why would you want keyless entry? Greater theft risk. Hilarious, thats your only negative? Desperate.

[@LilMarine718]

Typing in "Porsche 718 caymen" in google says its 50k - 65k. Not 145k like was mentioned in the video. Who made a mistake? lol

[@Drivecomau]

+Christopher Aguilar - prices are noted in Australian dollaridoos.

[@amirhossainzadeh3951]

Yeah we have the bullshit luxury car tax (33%).

[@supaahflyy]

Welcome to Aus. Where high end BMW and Mercedes cost Lambo and McLaren money. That's why I'm never impressed at a guy with a Lambo in the US. It's not even hard to acquire compared to Aus

[@coopsnz1]

@@supaahflyy USA doesn't have federal consumption tax , plus income tax is less = more savings middle class in USA. Why is price gap so high left socialist politics , it was labor party that pushed up lct and stamp duty Higher.. the liberal abolish tariffs on Asian and American cars and lifted lct threshold.

[@modifieda4]

i do not understand how you can get the car to price 170k. i think someone made a mistake.

[@realtalk7571]

That steering wheel is wayyy to high for you dude

[@essel23fly]

It's a race car. You want auto braking and keyless entry? You just need seats and a steering wheel.

[@creativeplanet2820]

essel23fly & a flat 6 :P

[@Likealot77]

The price is justifiable, I mean, it's a Porsche, not a shitty Subaru - you pay for the best quality that's available on the market. Small correction: Porsche doesn't support Android Auto at all. They decided against it because in their opinion it is too data-hungry concerning the user's info.

[@richiechou1605]

Porsche pricing for Aus and NZ is ridiculous vs the rest of the world you cant deny that. Yes, its highly premium but if you do your research you'll know that there is a significant difference in price vs the U.S, Europe and many Asian countries. For the price of this Cayman S you can buy a brand new 911 GTS from the UK or a fully optioned 911 Carrera S from the U.S. Justifiable to an extent but they're definitely overpricing it.

[@Shakattack45]

Leon Prädel SUBARU is amazing and could easily outrun this Porsche. Sorry my inner fanboy coming out XD

[@Likealot77]

Richie Chou Yes, you're definitely right in the tax regard. But the companies aren't to blame for that and it is a shame for Australian customers.

[@Likealot77]

Shakattack45 It's aright, mate - we all have our preferences. I just don't like Subaru's design language.

[@Shakattack45]

Leon Prädel of course to each TO their own XD

[@alvadagansta]

2:14 $170,000 dollars???

[@Alby911]

Australian car tax is brutal.

[@72Moochung]

yep you can easily fork out $45,000 AUD just in luxury car tax, goes straight to the government....welcome to australia..... plus it sounds like crap, would buy the alfa guila v6 over this anyday....

[@Alby911]

72Moochung - You're comparing apples to oranges. The Cayman and Guila are targeted at different segments of the market. Tough choice, imo.

[@bengaltiger96]

All the premier automakers charge a mint for their cars...part is tax, but most of it is because they can. Companies don't call Australia "treasure island" for nothing.

[@sinoperture]

What? That 7%? It's not tax.

[@aaron10tiger71]

170.000 dollars. Cayman?! Are you sick?

[@S96Blue]

Porsche made a terrible move with turning the Cayman into a 4 cylinders car. I hope the 718 GT4 comes with a naturally aspirated 6 cylinders.

[@timwin7155]

Bullshit, they had to go with the market and to make a gap between they 718 and 911 with their 6c turbos. Only thing to be a bit disapointed is the sound (depends on taste) but this thing is way more efficient, agile, nippy and a lot more fun of increased performance.

[@Otaner142]

S96Blue 718 was originally intended to be a 4 cycling know some history before judging please..

[@wickedleeloopy2115]

The Porsche for those who have a mortgage....🤔 How big is there fucking mortgage. The cars is 170k for fuck sakes. That it a mortgage. 😯

[@BenzinioB]

Yes, it is great, bit why the hell PDK in that car!!! That's a crime!!!

[@jonchicoine]

Every car review from the uk is always on wet roads...

[@amirhossainzadeh3951]

It's in Australia mate...

[@mattyoz0]

lol you moron.

[@iamtuzii]

sounds and probably drives just like a golf

[@HARDZ66]

iamtuzii no.

[@mattyoz0]

Mid-engine rwd, would drive like a golf? BAHAHHAHAHHAHAHHAH

[@jameswilkinson150]

To be honest I really don’t like that 4 cylinder engine. Would have bought a 6 cylinder in an instant but not this, sounds like a lawnmower. As for cockpits, Audi make better IMO. What’s more if you want the entire care painted ffs, you have to pay EXTRA. Jokes.

[@amauta5]

wrong price... jesus.

[@mattyoz0]

????

[@vkdlvkdl]

Ridiculous pricing. No thanks.

[@NaikMichel]

Double the price that in USA i think, shitty tax in Australia for imports and the cost of shipping them herew

[@creativeplanet2820]

Naik Michel in my country it around costs 380k $ xD

[@omgwasistdasden]

In Germany the price starts at 65k € for the Cayman S. But with all the upgrades you probably want to have you can add 20k €... I mean 85k€ for a Porsche is basicly nothing...

[@creativeplanet2820]

Such name gift me one 2005 golf GT :D you little rich Nazi :D :)

[@omgwasistdasden]

I could not even effort one myself you little shiter :D

[@easyeagle3730]

Waste of money. $140K? For $90K you could by a used Cayman GT4.

[@ashleyjames308]

The four cylinder engine is much better than the six, it is faster everywhere and doesn’t need revving, but more than that, the new car is much better for road use with a companion

[@micster4699]

Easy Eagle this isn’t USD this is AUD

[@mattyoz0]

a used gt4 in Aus is around 190k

[@sinoperture]

Porsche. Not Porsh. Sheesh.

[@kingfisher111]

I would buy Audi SQ7, for this much amount. That's wayyyyyyy More fun..

[@kingfisher111]

X V I wud still get SQ7 :)

[@nurbsenvi]

with 4 cylinder turbo this thing is glorified Golf

[@sinoperture]

Have you driven one? Road or track? It is no golf.