2020 Porsche Boxster GTS: Is this mid-range Boxster the pick of the bunch?

[@mso008]

That was a great review mate, straight to the point, no fake laughs, no b.s. Excellent!

[@ldhumph70]

Prefer this kind of review than the drivel you get from CarWow..

[@gsten2116]

Not a fan of the stick of truth,

[@15284750]

I love this car. This is currently my favourite Porsche.

[@smilepermile888]

Enjoyed this video Dan. In terms of fun (and ignore 0-60, topspeed, G-forces), would your Alpine A110 be more fun to drive than the 718 Cayman GTS 4.0 on british country roads? 🤔 Would be great to see a back-to-back comparison of those two cars if logistics allow it!

[@MoJoAssets]

Cayman all the way. Every time I flirt with any other brand it’s a let down.

[@noladude5046]

This car could have 500HP and the zero to sixty time would still be 4.5 seconds according to PORSCHE.

[@chrisharris4223]

💯

[@Mike-bq7go]

2 facts this sounds great and with pdk its 3.8 0-60

[@akfrets3770]

Agree

[@shaheenevans]

Dan will be keen on your view on the pdk versions given fall gearing issues

[@samsmith2390]

Thanks Dan, another spot on review. I really appreciate and respect your opinion, and like the straightforward style of reporting. I can also tell you're a good driver. Don't see that too much in a lot of these car reviews. 👍🏻

[@thewing331]

I wish we got your Alpine here in Canada Dan. Nice review looks awesome with the roof dropped but I'd prefer the hard top. Have a great weekend ☘️

[@highgate14]

PDK is 3.8 sec 0-60

[@mfkliegenschaften5420]

I love my 718 turbo engine. It provides so much torque whilst the high reving engines does not.

[@CASILLAS521]

Really ! i rather have a Cayman GTS 4.0 With a Manual over Any Turbocharged 911 🇩🇪

[@alohasnackbar3544]

Seriously mate? Im choosing between gts 4.0 pdk or a 992 S.

[@CASILLAS521]

@@alohasnackbar3544 992 s , unless the cayman is a Manual ✔️

[@GadgetyMV]

Great quick review. At 5:20 "I love the way the soundtrack hardens as you go through five, six thousand rpm." It'd be nice if you'd had a snippet of exactly that as it happened, showing the rev counter.

[@Seanpaulnz01]

Wait, you're telling me you have to put the key in the ignition to turn on the engine?! Push button start??

[@swanblake]

This would be the perfect application for a properly geared manual transmission. Wouldn't be stepping on the almighty 911 toes and yet could be the ultimate back road driver.

[@inuit2winit]

I wish you could still get one for 66k, list is nearly 71k + options now!

[@kilowong]

Wonder how u would compare it to ur Alpine A110.

[@Jsah11]

Thanks for a other great review. Keep them coming

[@malcolmscott4150]

Dan you don’t mention the gearing of the car in that other reviews mention that it’s very long geared with limited opportunity to explore the higher rev range beyond 2nd gear legally - does this matter in the overall driveability?

[@mathurinkerbouchard8931]

Yeah. It seems he didn't want to mention it

[@gjonno]

Why should he mention it if it hasn’t detracted from the driving experience? You are correct when you ask if it matters in the overall driveability, it doesn’t

[@CrispyOkra]

Just don't drive legally 🤷‍♂️

[@limpunsing224]

There were complaints about gear ratio being tall ?

[@2000viperrt]

Entertaining and informative. Thanks!

[@smsaqib82]

saqib syed I have done the allocation for boxster gts 4.0. But my dealer also has 2 GT4s and he is ready to match the price of gts 4.0 with GT4. The only issue is that I have a thing for convertibles. And I am in a real fix 🙄

[@charleslu7044]

I love my 981 Spyder, gotta have a ‘vert...

[@x1rap]

The versatility of having a convertible makes all the difference. Stick with your original thoughts. You won’t regret it.

[@dafrasier1]

I take exception with the Sound of a car. I have a 2017 718 Boxster S. European Delivery, 242 laps on Nordschleifer, no crash. The performance and drivability of my car is as good or better than this GTS. rated at 4.2 0-60 and does better. So if you are looking for a great car at a good price a Used 4 tubo may be better than a new GTS and certainly a better Value.

[@charleslu7044]

242 laps! Man, I don’t have that many on video games🤦🏻‍♂️

[@dafrasier1]

@@charleslu7044 5 weeks. only 2 hrs a day Monday - Friday open for tourist drives 5:30 - 7:30. Weekends long days and a couple of track days. 286 laps 2019 with BMW M2 Comp "08.08.19 Spin" fluid spill. only old guy in Montana with over 500 laps on Ring ?

[@Malcom2345]

You get a used 4cyl turbo in Aus for 100-110k, gts here will cost you 215 - 230k on road. A tuned and piped used 718 turbo is a 3.5sec car and sound once straight piped is a whole different result. Most ppl won’t be able to afford either but good that there’s excellent Porsches out there for considerably less.

[@robertmarr8991]

Cheap in comparison to Australia,expect today near on 250,000 dollars here.Great car though.Would have one in a heartbeat.

[@BobbyDazzler888]

Better to get an alpine at a little over 100k in oz or a carrera t manual used

[@LittleMew133]

Man just said driving feels civilized in the car, like the other cars are un-civilized xD

[@67philipo]

Excellent review as always - is he the best on here? (apart from “Harry”)

[@BikingBadwithTC]

Well done Porsche. Front bumper should’ve been more distinctively designed, just as 981 GTS compared to standard 981.

[@jedimaster3217]

I can ell you a lot of things about Porsche for example get a scratch on the body and they will tell you it's water based paint and without a blink £800.00 to respray it.

[@cayman9815]

once the PDK is available, most cars sold will be with PDK do not understand why all reviewers always want manuals..

[@fragu123]

GT86 ...because the drive with a manual is so much more engaging and once you master proper heel/toe manoeuvres, it’s also much more rewarding than any 2-pedal car can ever be... if rewarding and engaging doesn’t mean a lot to you whilst driving a sports car, then a double clutch is pot. the thing to go for. Regular track use, searching for 1/10 of seconds of course suggest different...

[@x1rap]

GT86 you are correct. F1 is effectively an automatic. Manual is for those in the dark ages.

[@lensoprezole5322]

Dan, Why you didn't talk about the too long gear ratios that forces the driver to only drive in first and second gears if he wants to hear the high revs melody of the flat six engine ? 👎

[@fragu123]

Lenso Prezole ...just drive the car and you understand that you get a nice experience, also acoustically, on a b-road through all the gears, even if you chose to not go for prison-speed....

[@lensoprezole5322]

@@fragu123 I disagree. You sound like a novice saying that driving at low revs is a nice experience. Why do you watch porsche videos then ? You should drive a plush SUV with an automatic gearbox. A Porsche is meant to be atmospheric and at times driven to the red line. It is a sports car.

[@fragu123]

@@lensoprezole5322 😂😂😂 I actually own that car!

[@Ratcher]

@@fragu123 typical discussion with KZbin keyboard warriors that have never driven anything interesting. 🤷‍♂️ congrats on a great car!

[@rboddington]

I drive the 4 cyl turbo, it's a great engine, this guy has no idea what he's talking about.

[@akfrets3770]

You have no idea cause you never drove the 6 cyl

[@rboddington]

@@akfrets3770 Um.....how do you know that?

[@BMWWolf]

They are fine in isolation but wouldn’t you prefer a 6 cylinder in your expensive Porsche?

[@robertgregory1927]

Debating on one now.

[@seinsmeld13]

Thanks for your great review mate. I would have ordered this car were it available when I ordered my 2020 718 Spyder. I would have saved $10,000 Canadian!

[@clu4u]

Blasphemy! I got a 981 Spyder a year ago, love that car. Would you miss the attention your Spyder gets?

[@stephaneasselin3359]

I made my deposit for a GTS 4.0

[@highgate14]

how much was that as Im interested in acquiring one?

[@stephaneasselin3359]

Only 2k

[@johnwhite6961]

You're going to love it. Took me 5 months from deposit to ownership.

[@highgate14]

@@johnwhite6961 I currently have a Cayman 981 which is nearing the end of its lease. So the option is to either pay the residual and keep it or get into something new.

[@stephaneasselin3359]

John White what are your specs?

[@Malcom2345]

Love the Boxster & Caymans, incredible cars whatever year model you choose. As a value for $ indicator, a used 4cyl turbo in Aus is $100-110k, gts there will cost you $215 - 230k on road. A tuned and piped used 718 turbo is a 3.5sec car and sound once straight piped is a whole different result. Most ppl won’t be able to afford either but good that there’s excellent Porsches out there for considerably less for smart shoppers.

[@AlanDavid]

my 2000 S is as much fun, comfort, easy to drive and its 21 years old . Porsche!.

[@global_nomad.]

thanks Dan...

[@Speedking2022UK]

Not as tuneable and you have to rev the arse off it

[@tomraymond9795]

revving the arse off it is the whole point

[@tamasszabo8824]

@@tomraymond9795 Exactly.

[@Speedking2022UK]

Where round london in rush hour

[@tamasszabo8824]

@@Speedking2022UK Why do you assume every potential owner of this car lives in London?

[@gjonno]

Speed King998877 why would you drive this around London in rush hour?

[@mosca3289]

Yes please

[@Fluterra]

Lame review. Way too superficial. You know the gear ratios are a problem!

[@fragu123]

Fluterra ...I think the gear ratio thing, at least from my personal driving experience with a GTS4.0, is completely (negatively) overhyped. Especially from some youtubers that hardly doesn’t know how to properly drive a car.... here, with the n/a concept and 4ltr. I do not miss anything at all whilst driving a nice curvy country road.... it’s just like that. Of course it doesn’t mean that a shorter ratio wouldn’t be even more fun though, but that’s complaining on a quite high level...

[@Fluterra]

@@fragu123 Right. I think on a GTS it's not as big of deal, but on a GT4/Spyder, it is a big miss. You need properly spaced gear ratios to get the most out of performance engine, whether on track or on road.

[@lensoprezole5322]

I would rather have a C8 Corvette Z51 convertible !!! 😍😍😍 It is way more stylish & amazing looking than this little boxster !!!

[@fragu123]

Lenso Prezole ....love all Corvettes, but on a tight and twisty mountain pass (where you, at least I, want to drive an open top sports car) a C8 won’t see where the GTS40 has gone. Build quality of Porsche lasts life long and GT/GTS cars have a great resale value too. The fact that Porsche sticks to a manual rounds it well up. Finally, it depends on ones preferences we shall say: the 718GTS for the enthusiastic driver that can’t miss out on a manual and goes for blast before sunrise, the C8 for the others. Both great in their own way.

[@johnwhite6961]

Different styles. Cayman is more me. Sad that the C8 has no manual option. Fun C8 design though and mid-engine is a joy to see. Get that C8 if you can! Life is brief.

[@jedimaster3217]

Here we go again, more rubbish from Porsche, Who wants a 4.0 litre sportscar especially as there are so many cheaper fast cars out there at half the price. I know someone who bought one and his first complaint was it's too noisy, I had a go in one and not only is it too noisy but the suspension at the front is too harsh. Has anyone out there noticed how many variations there are of this model, sounds like they are desperate to me, they should have just made a 2.0 litre turbo with 400bhp and left all the other nonsense alone.

[@jandejong8209]

Sorry jedi, there isnt another sportscar available for half the price that is as composed and as agile as the mid engine Boxster/cayman models. The only cars that are similar are the C8 vette and the Lotus Emira.