2018 Porsche 718 Cayman Test Drive Video Review

Over the last decade the Porsche Cayman has developed its own colt following apart from the 911. The 4th generation seeks to distinguish itself further with a new name, new motor, and more mid-engine attitude. The name 718 gives homage to the late 1950’s sports car that was equipped with a flat-four cylinder engine. The styling updates on the 718 Cayman are still in line with Porsche’s latest design language. Base price for the 2018 Porsche 718 Cayman is $55,300.
Under the hood is a turbocharged 2.0 liter 4-cylinder engine that makes 300 horsepower and 280 lb-ft. of torque. The higher trim Cayman S gets a 2.5 liter engine which bumps the power up to 350 horsepower and 306 lb-ft. of torque. Transmission choices are a 6-speed manual or a 7-speed PDK automatic. Gone is the 6-cylinder engine. The cabin is characterized by high build quality and a premium aesthetic.
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[@rboddington]

I own this car in graphite blue with PDK, it is the most amazing and most beautiful car. Just incredible.

[@ronin120]

any issues with it so far? I am thinking about getting a cayman as well. Debating between the 718 and the 981. Leaning to the 718 as I can get it as a CPO.

[@rboddington]

@@ronin120 None.

[@itguru2037]

@@ronin120 718

[@realkingrav2265]

@@rboddington If you don’t mind me asking, about how much did you pay for one? I’m getting a deal for a 2018 Cayman 718 for 55k

[@rboddington]

@@realkingrav2265 That's a good price, USD or CA$?

[@tordlarsson9423]

Finally a real car review without a lot of extra accessories that you normally do not buy. Thanks! Greetings from Sweden.

[@STEVE33437]

A really informative & entertaining review~~Good job!

[@MilesPerHr]

Thank you!

[@MatthewGaither]

This is a stellar review. Nice job! I also like that you got to test a rather low optioned car with the manual gearbox. Keep up the good work!

[@MilesPerHr]

Thanks Matthew!

[@taufiqa.farizi9103]

Yeah, i love the fact that he reviewed the standard trim of the car, instead of the higher ones. Some people need these kind of reviews more...

[@emersonz849]

You are honestly the best

[@troo4585]

In 2007, I bought the 987 with the 5-speed manual. I was my first sports car and I just liked the way it looked. Even after 10 years, I still find it immensely satisfying and fun to drive, but if I had it to do over, here is what I would do now:I would like more horsepower (should've gotten the S) and I should have opted for the 6-speed manual. As I am now a more experienced fan of sportscars, it seems like all I think and dream about now is 'more horsepower'...but, I still love that old basic Cayman and will never part with it!

[@FranciscoJMeza-pl7my]

Thanks! Awesome car, Great review. Subscribed.

[@mrla6240]

this was a great review!

[@MilesPerHr]

Much appreciated!

[@JBsC6]

Minimal options keeps the price of test model under control. Pretty car for sure and a lot of those expensive options are rarely missed. That turbo four is powerful and offers great acceleration.

[@Channel21Jaymz]

I'm not a c8 or Porsche fan but I've been leaning c8 lately. I think u just changed my mind!

[@mansaslund]

This was really good, I like you.

[@frankleroux2733]

Best sport car for the price!

[@dlg5485]

Fantastic review! I appreciate your take on the new flat 4 engine. I'm sick to death of hearing every reviewer poop on it's sound in every review, but you went a different way and I approve. It is a new age and I do embrace it. I also appreciate a review of a base model car. You don't see a lot of those on the press circuit because the brands usually want to promote their most expensive options. The Cayman is the pinnacle among mid engine sports cars, in my opinion.

[@101ktm]

D LG I agree. Times change. I think a lot of 6 cylinder Cayman owners are not happy that a turbo 4 banger is faster than their flat 6’s. So what do they do? They make dumb comments about 4 cylinders and a different exhaust note.

[@mikemush9741]

Agreed on all counts. Exactly the way I'd spec it.

[@joynalmotin8427]

Thank you for your great review , I pick mines up Monday 😉

[@AaronMattheus]

Joynal, how are you liking it so far?

[@joynalmotin8427]

Aaron Mattheus Hi mate absolutely loving . Only managed to put on 460 miles since I had it , been very busy with work . It’s a great car imho . I have the sports chrono & PSE and some other goodies : ) I love the sound . Had a 997s gen 2 before and honestly would say the 718 it drives better . Btw thanks for asking 👍🏽

[@axelfoley1406]

Mid engine. RWD. What's not to love? Lol.

[@matthewvillarreal8297]

Excellent review!!!!

[@janeeirvin6157]

Great review!!

[@58icarus]

Thanks for a review that doesn't harp on the switch to 4-cylinder engines, but instead focuses on the car's many high points. My only gripe with your vid is the comment about turbo lag under 2200 rpm. With a 7600 rpm redline who, realistically speaking, aggressively drives a car like this under 2200 rpm? It's a moot point, and a silly one to make.

[@baldheadlogic]

Really Sweet Ride.

[@love.pugsss449]

Does anyone know if the rear spoiler does what it's intended for? Looks awesome and was one of the coolest features on the old vw corrados.

[@jokersiam6210]

Nice review

[@mechanicaldummy9324]

Me and my wife want to get a Porsche we may go with this option it fits the budget and seems like a good buy for the money not sure about the 4 cylinder though

[@prodigy227]

Very good review! ;-)

[@peterlustig507]

Nice Video

[@darkknightsds]

I am an inexperienced manual driver, do you still think it's a good idea to get this in manual or should I get it with PDK since that's what I'm most comfortable with?

[@pablocesarosorio6545]

great job!!

[@JBsC6]

When will porsche 912 come out with a hopped up boxster cayman s turbo 4?

[@ofiasdfnosdf]

What's new from the 2017 base model?

[@jasonulaner780]

That whole area is very pretty, where was this filmed?

[@MilesPerHr]

Sand Canyon, CA

[@jamaalknight]

I got to get this car. I don’t want no other car trunk in the front and open hatch in the back I probably get this one in 2020

[@erwinmaes3105]

if you look at the porsche website you can see it actualy has a 1988cc engine

[@brandon20904]

beautiful

[@mjm5081]

Exactly!

[@mattg7766]

At 5:29 is it normal for the exhaust to move that much?

[@robluba8831]

Nice review - for those of us stretching to buy a pure sports car this is the one to get. Porsche rips you off with its very expensive options. Base model with the 20" wheels and a couple essential options. Cannot compare this to a vette - one is a dull butchers knife and the Cayman is a scalpel.

[@hehsnaensnna8718]

Just get a sports exhaust and ur good to go

[@johnsimion2893]

I owned a 2008 Cayman for a little over four years. It was stripped like this one. It was certainly a pretty car and a nice drive -- but didn't even come close to living up to the pervasive hype. I didn't track mine, which meant that about 90% of its performance capability was just wasted. My car had LESS standard equipment than a cheap Hyundai: No automatic A/C. No steering wheel controls (WTF!). No more gauges than a Hyundai (in a sports car? WTF!). No blind-spot detection. No active cruise control. No LED or bi-xenon headlights. Piss-poor standard stereo (almost unlistenable) and nearly impossible to upgrade the stereo after-the-fact. Constant brake dust made it impossible to keep the wheels clean; wash the car and drive a block and the wheels are all dirty again (until I replaced all the pads with ceramic pads, a $300 item that my mechanic struggled with over the course of three visits before he got it right -- would have been nice to have ceramic pads as a factory option, but Porsche doesn't even offer it (only the $8000 ceramic brakes AND rotors). Also no better than "okay" for daily use. Little torque made it easy to stall at intersections with the manual, and when you back up in cold weather and make a sharp turn (as in backing out of a parking place), the car will make a sound exactly like a gunshot. The first time this happened, my wife and I both instinctively ducked, sure we were under fire. We found out later that in a sharp reverse turn, the car will simply pull the front tires sideways (!) until they eventually break loose and snap back like a gunshot. This is just a characteristic of the car, you can google it. This is apparently harmless, just unnerving, but certainly unworthy of a car supposedly of this caliber. Oh, and Caymans and Boxsters prior to 2009 had the dreaded IMS which occasionally grenades the engine - not covered by Porsche after the warranty period, either. So, would I recommend one? Sure, a post-2009 one, if you go to a track or live close to Tail of the Dragon. If you want to drive it like ordinary people do, prepare yourself for $20-30K in options to make the car livable for daily use and therefore competitive with a mere Hyundai. A Miata is better equipped and a more fun car for the way normal people drive and costs 1/3 as much. Now the flaming can begin.

[@VanCough]

You're not wrong. This car isn't for everyone. But most people who own Porsches own more than one car. They're also willing to deal with all the sports car quirks for the sake of owning such a car.

[@crnixwater256]

my future car are porsche 718 2019 after my cayenne 2016

[@lukaslukacio]

What's the last good porsche of this type with flat 6? Which year was it? I think sport car must sound loud. Design + Speed + Sound. U can't remove one imo. Otherwise u can get mazda mx 5, must more rational choice if u are not looking for noisy excitement.

[@rossyannis3000]

The 981 series from '14 - '16 was the best NA flat 6 series mid engined Porsche. They have it all. Remember, the 3.4l 981 engine is the base 911, just hobbled by Porsche. Now, one can get the ecu remapped to 364hp, 420Nm, 0-100km 3.89sec..... very cost effective way to get a brilliant mid engined beast. The 718 4 pot turbo sounds like a fart machine or lawnmower. Fast, but sterile and seriously unheroic.

[@codyriko3719]

this car or Q60s guys wanna buy one next year but still don't know what to choose

[@grisa12345]

Cody Riko no one cross shops a Cayman and a q60s. Get the infinity because you won’t appreciate the driving experience of the Cayman.

[@MsALEJANDRITOU]

el auto esta hermoso y tu te vez tan guapo manejandolo

[@jferrer3898]

Alejandritou Angulo no mames

[@FBIAgent-bv5if]

I would like to own this car

[@vnitto]

Where is the dipstick to check the oil?

[@richardcatchlove9115]

vnitto on dash under Vehicle menu, Oil Level

[@pwrshots]

where's the dip stick?

[@vey5159]

*_doug score pls_*

[@CatChase957]

This is the review I was looking for. I dislike how people always review the highest optioned build. I think I'm going to buy one of these some-time in late 2022.

[@carlwinslow4175]

Like buying the least expensive house in a fancy neighborhood I see the rationale in this car,left and right brain engaged.

[@0Turbox]

Or you buy it for your wifey, they normally don't know which specs are available ;)

[@MagicAyrtonforever]

Like buying a previously successful nightclub because of it's music and then playing Glenn Miller from there on in more like it!!

[@Irisicaaa]

Yeah, but it looks good, maintains Porsche quality. I adore it.

[@feo130]

What a stupid comment. It's not hard to buy expensive things...your mindset is precisely why so many people are in debt in this country. A rational person buys what they like, saves their cash, and doesn't give a damn about impressing people who have no connection to them. You sound extremely insecure. Also, the Cayman is mid-engined whereas the 911 is rear-engined...the Cayman is arguably a better setup. Go back to your fucking Camry and save your pathetic comments for yourself please.

[@billyshears5569]

Nice analogy. Love the Cayman

[@franknowakowski3103]

You made me buy one!

[@franknowakowski3103]

Your review put me over the top...bought a 2018 base Cayman last week. Loving it. Thanks for n intelligent and informative video.

[@realkingrav2265]

@@franknowakowski3103 If you don’t mind me asking, how much did you pay for one? For the same model as yours, they’re giving me a $55k deal.

[@franknowakowski3103]

@@realkingrav2265 I gave 50K out the door from a northern cali dealer....great true sports car. Sadly several months later diagnosed with a brain tumor that lrft my left side partially paralyzed, couldn't do a manual anymore so sold it. Great cars....good luck.

[@franknowakowski3103]

@@realkingrav2265 Sadly never took delivery.....Got a brain tumpr last December......BUY one , ENJOY yourself. Life can be short.

[@realkingrav2265]

@@franknowakowski3103 I’m so sorry to hear about that man. Truly. Life can be cruel at times and unfair but we have to make the most out of it every chance we get. Thank you, I’m going to buy it and again I’m sorry man!

[@itsbarbieblank5099]

This is the base 718?

[@mikemush9741]

Yes. Looks like the only upgrades are the rims.

[@bliglum]

Well, turns out not only has the choice to go to a boosted 4 cost people the superior sound. It's just straight up costing folks more too. As it's apparently been very costly to "maintain" aka, repair constantly... Perhaps dropping the N/A 6 for a heavily boosted 4 wasn't such a great idea after all...

[@dr.michaelrichardson8011]

Do you have a source? I haven't seen/read/heard anything about this. Has the newer 718 4-cylinder turbo engine really been costing more to repair/maintain (or been less reliable than) the older 981 6-cyiinder normally aspirated engine?

[@bliglum]

www.motor1.com/features/177033/most-expensive-car-truck-maintenance/

[@dr.michaelrichardson8011]

Thanks for the quick reply. Reading it now.

[@bliglum]

Shame too, because from what I'd heard, Porsche were among the more consistently reliable of the German brands. Oh well, hopefully they're getting it sorted. Probably just going to end up being one of those "avoid the early models" types of things.

[@aksingh3167]

Volkswagen owns everything - Buggati Ducati Porsche Lamborghini Bentley Maybach Audi Skoda

[@karamellisiertesfallobst8303]

SEAT

[@JBsC6]

I can't tell from the small badging...;) kidding of course...nice product although I found the 981 styling slightly cleaner...I wonder what will happen to the vast number of boxster cayman sales each year once the c8 corvette comes out with a 6.2 liter rear mid engine v8... I'm just kidding as the Porsche is a slick ride as always

[@YorgiGolfs]

Jonathan Brown the c8 is going to cost like 200k...not a Cayman competitor.

[@amasha88]

Who knows in which city was this captured ?

[@turtron]

In case anyone is reading comments 2 yrs late, like me... This is Irvine, CA

[@edysinsimon8646]

I miss the normally aspirated flat 6 motors that sounded so glorious!

[@justforfun-zi7gj]

But where is your video review

[@godfatherNYC]

Great review! Funny to hear complaints, this is a car for grownups. With taste and class. Boy racers can look elsewhere and go put their loud pipes on their ratty shitboxes.

[@btvbrndn]

godfatherNYC except I see “grownups” buying a real Porsche aka 911 and boy racers getting caymans cause that’s all they can afford lol

[@iluvcakes19]

godfatherNYC except all these cars in their GT editions are boy racers. Porsche is not without reproach.

[@MagicAyrtonforever]

Oh the irony.. The 4 sounds like a Subaru.. So it IS the boy racer's choice. People with class and taste choose the 6 cylinder for it's smoothness, refinement and quality.

[@Pwng]

MagicAyrtonforever agree

[@william9537]

I built my Cayman S for over 100k, couldn't I afford a 911? lol

[@uaapwvtsnaps134]

Your height please?

[@D.N.R.911]

HMM, there's something intriguing about a base model car...

[@Ayush41851]

C8 has entered the chat

[@jsz2619]

And left the chat with broken wheels.

[@souhailla10]

in my opinion when you buy a porsche .. you need that flat--6 ... if they wanted to make things more modern .. just make a flat-6 of just 2 or 2.5 liter and turbo charge it .. :-) that would be great to offer to buyers ...

[@matthewcook8044]

I’m 6’5, is this car too small for me?

[@mikemush9741]

I saw a review recently by a 6'10" dude and he looked/said he was comfortable. i think you'll be ok.

[@caymanr671wc8]

nice capre pants man. my wife has the same pair

[@boxsterjones]

did he have to keep referring to it as the "seven one eight". It's the seven eighteen. People don't refer to the 911(992) as the nine one one!

[@DonnieKatana]

Hide “something” if you’re worried about it being stolen ;)

[@blade5260]

7:00 lol goku vs vegeta

[@MegaJohnhammond]

4 cylinder? What did we take a 50 year step back in time?

[@remarkablegaming7529]

Lol my dad is having a mid life crisis rn he just got a 2018 bmw 5 series now he wants a cayman

[@axelfoley1406]

Lol. I hope he dumps the 5 series. New bimmers are trash (except for a few models, like the M2). Tell him to splurge a bit and get the Cayman GTS!

[@ryankarisiu]

@@axelfoley1406 Totally agree

[@drivemyexotic5274]

I think you mean CULT following... unless this is actually about following a young horse. :0)

[@iMANTlS]

these are not top trim front headlight

[@MAXREVS]

5 mins 15 seconds in... “How do you feel about the loss of the flat six naturally aspirated engine?” Your response “Not too bad”. My response “NOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!”

[@danieloceans9652]

What the hell did Porsche do the sound of this car in 2018

[@crnixwater256]

718 cayman

[@ahmedrandanpara8147]

This is my dream car but i know that I can't buy this in my life.but i wish if i would have got a chance to get in it for just once in life 🤤😣😣😣😔😔😔

[@kb9849]

Dont ever give up you can have what you want if you focus

[@jamesjensen5226]

What's up with his pants lol

[@MacSalad__]

Clicked away after he called the bonnet a hood

[@johnconnor7501]

Wtf! No flat 6 ?

[@blueberrycobbler]

John Connor John awoke from a nap started in 2016.

[@JUSTENization]

White is too pretty!

[@iMANTlS]

would prefer a better color, which is any color other than dull white

[@maxpowers3732]

Why exactly did they get rid of the 6-cylinder and replace it with a 4? Did they do a market survey and find a lot of owners and potential buyers were upset about having the extra 2 cylinders and thought the car would be improved with a turbo 4 with turbo lag? Seems to me that the car would be greatly improved with the 6 cylinder with even more power like in the GT4.

[@dr.michaelrichardson8011]

It was because of the new European emissions standards, wasn't it? You get more power, while maintaining similar, or slightly increasing gas mileage, and limiting any increase in emissions.

[@maxpowers3732]

I'm shocked that the car companies and consumers would let the government decide what kind of engine to put into a low production sports car. Having fewer cylinders also ruins the sound and character of the car. It's amazing to me that a group of politicians can dictate how people all over the world can live their lives and what kind of car they can buy.

[@dr.michaelrichardson8011]

Politicians are elected officials (in many European countries). So, those who elect them generally should know what types of policies those elected officials are likely to propose. I think decreasing emissions is a worldwide focus of many countries, politicians, car companies, and consumers. I'm not sure where you are going with your statement.

[@mms8393]

It has a "colt" following or a "cult" following?

[@djbrianc]

I can think of a much more raw sports car than the 718 for similar money. Faster too. But you neglected to mention it.

[@dr.michaelrichardson8011]

What car?

[@isaacmeier4815]

...Alfa 4c?

[@jferrer3898]

S2000

[@iluvcakes19]

Does this guy actually know what he's talking about?

[@iluvcakes19]

He said the corvette costs more, made it seem like it's a lot heavier, and then said they perform the same. -__-

[@Anonymous-pm7jf]

It's 2018 and already the wheels look dated. Otherwise the overall look is spot on.

[@blueberrycobbler]

Anonymous They have several others to choose from..

[@DJNutS3]

Cant believe this beast comes with a manual trasnmission.. Like are serious ?!

[@steviewanda4895]

Imagine its faster than an audi v8

[@Otaner142]

if you want a subaru with a nice interior and better handling get this car !

[@bench175]

so basically, not a subaru

[@Braglemaster123]

“ Tuchas “ ✡️✡️❤️❤️

[@bthvnyt]

The turbo lag and godawful engine noise is a huge turn-off. But I bet you next yr model will be way better. But you know every car has something wrong with it. It is hard to beat a Cayman overall in most situations.

[@razkull3457]

Porsche or Porsche(a)

[@mikemush9741]

Correct German pronunciation is Porsche(a).

[@ArthurShelby...]

Dude please...Them jeans🙈

[@rudfil]

Great looking car but too bad its now a lousy sounding turbo 4.

[@RaghunandanReddyC]

Corvette isn't a competition to any of the European cars.

[@pacmanjones5525]

Tukiss

[@jdord4838]

Great review, this car is balanced and worth the experience..."Yeshua/Jesus is the way"

[@blueberrycobbler]

Jdor D Not the only way, Huckleberry.

[@omertugay6051]

türk ola +1 lesin

[@essel23fly]

The outgoing 981 had a more super car look because of the front bumper, this looks so boring.

[@4gegtyreeyuyeddffvyt]

essel23fly true, plus that 4 banger engine note 🤮

[@VanCough]

This car isn't meant to be flashy and to show off. Most of the time you spend with your car is driving it not looking at it.

[@alexhong794]

I have a 981 because the new generation exhaust sounds ugly. go for 981.😂😂

[@blueberrycobbler]

Alex Hong 981’s ride is nervous, the 718 is a more solid ride.

[@richfuckable]

this is the car you buy when you cannot afford a proper Porsche 911 Turbo

[@akg_table]

no shit, 60k vs 160k. its like saying Corvette is what you buy when you cant afford a Lamborghini

[@maxmartz4665]

Or you don’t think sports cars need 4 seats😀

[@bcg9771]

This is what people normally says when they can't afford anything😂

[@johnwhite6961]

Bet you're fun at parties. "This is the speedboat you buy when you can't afford a yacht".

[@aaabbbccc543]

wow that flat 4 sounds horrible

[@utubejoe11]

It's a new age so we can embrace it? Is that all it takes? Oh well then I'll jump right on board with the lag and the shitty sound.

[@hsvcommodore4111]

This car Looks 15 years old!

[@motrs1206]

You're seriously complaining that a Porsche's design looks old?? Lmfao!

[@richardcatchlove9115]

Err, you been drinking your bath water champ?

[@vizi0123]

What a joke... 4 cylinder Porsche... I'll be embarrass to roll up to a Honda Civic.