Best sports car you can buy today? Porsche 718 Boxster T - FULL REVIEW

Tim takes the Porsche Boxster T for a drive and tries to find out if the new flat-four cylinder turbocharged engine is really as bad as people make out. (Hint - it isn’t).
With the Boxster T, Porsche has tried to create a pure drivers car, with all the best options for handling and sound thrown in along with a couple of choice options to make it lighter.
So has Porsche created a back road weapon or is it just a parts bin exercise? Tim finds out...
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[@BOTBreviews]

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[@robbrummer1754]

At last, someone who isn't moaning about the exhaust noise. Great car and so much fun to drive...

[@simonjarratt]

Finally finished speccing mine tonight and the order goes in tomorrow morning for a March delivery. Can’t wait! Great vid, thank you!

[@PaulG106]

Great, refreshing video, thank you! I LOVE the sound of the 4 cyl and also, it is quite lighter than the flat 6 in GTS 4.0 which makes the T even more pure

[@neiljoseph904]

Great review, Tim - always loved the Boxster! Well done and keep going

[@BOTBreviews]

Thanks very much! 😁👍

[@timorgano]

When Tim was in the front boot, I was so waiting for him to say "This is how big it is..... I'm stood up right now"

[@BOTBreviews]

😂😂😂

[@mikemccleve1330]

Omg the Elvis vs. Beiber comparison was hilarious, and accurate.

[@eddiegray793]

I don't mind the sound at all

[@danny200mph5]

Keyboard warriors complain about the sound. Drivers enjoy the car

[@101ktm]

Danny 200MPH own the Cayman version. Growls at idle and roars under full throttle. Almost bought a used flat six after reading all the comments on KZbin. Went and drove both and the 718 just feels faster. The sound issue is a non issue, the flat 4 turbo is the better performance car.

[@clu4u]

Danny, brilliant observation! 981 Spyder here.

[@sraworld]

Before you slag off 718 go to Wikipedia and see what brilliant F1 heritage the 718 had in the 50s and 60s.

[@clu4u]

AND the flat 4 engines! Long live roller bearings!

[@lindman399]

Love it, great video

[@BOTBreviews]

Thanks! 😁👍

[@Encourageable]

I’ve watched a lot of videos on Caymans (researching) and I never noticed how small it is until I saw you standing beside it near the water (at the beginning). It looks tiny there.

[@eddiegray793]

Love my 987.2...But really don't notice a huge sound difference in the 718

[@patrickgibbons5961]

What about the active motor mounts, and rear wheel steering? Standard now.

[@audreymenszak6009]

How tall are you? Wondering if the Boxster would be comfortable for a 6'5" driver...

[@drbobs8267]

Thanks for a great review and for not whining about the engine sound. I’m with you, I own the 2 L 718 Boxster and I love the sound.

[@BOTBreviews]

Thanks for watching! 😁👍

[@Tom-jc7nl]

the 718 is an incredible car, specifically the 718 Cayman GTS. unbelievable speed, handling, usability, practicality, and looks. very good buys those cars. also finally enough power to really make use out the phenomenal chassis

[@1ROCKY89]

Thomas Bob agreed. I recently picked up the 718 Boxster GTS with pdk and a loaded 987.1 Cayman S with manual and this duo is mind blowing good. The performance of both cars is so satisfying, but I must say the 718 is just buttery smooth at everything, and the cayman is just roaring to go at all times. These are keepers.

[@BOTBreviews]

Wow now that’s a cracking combo! Congrats 👍

[@Tom-jc7nl]

👍👍👍

[@charleslu7044]

@@1ROCKY89, I sold my 987 S and got a 981 Spyder, both are terrific.

[@TENpilot]

I like this model more than the standard one, but I don't know if maybe it is too low.Thinking about the elevated zebra crossings, or the uneven parking entrances, I'm worried about hitting the bumper spoilers everywhere. Are those shorter springs a problem for common daily use?

[@BOTBreviews]

It’s really not that low at the front, most places will be fine. 👍

[@TENpilot]

@@BOTBreviews It's good to know that. THX very much!!!

[@aresmatthew]

Is 718 more comfort compare to 981 ?? I m looking for a Comfort Sport car. i been tried 991.1 & 991.2 , i felt it was too Stiff & Uncomfortable, not good for daily drive.

[@Johnmcs1]

Great review Tim. You mentioned the optional extras of the car but not the total price of them. I find this is the biggest headache with Porsche. You can win a Boxster T with BOTB and spend the majority of your £20,000 if you tick the box for it on options. And this is from a Porsche nut. I think I'd be more inclined to look at an Alpine A110 instead as a result.

[@BOTBreviews]

7:20 😁

[@Shaynepenn64]

I purchased my 3rd porsche August 2019, a 718 Boxster T And I absolutely love it :) However I will say that I am slightly disappointed with the engine performance! When I put my foot down on the accelerator there is a delayed reaction before the car actually reacts..which can be dangerous if at a roundabout for example and you put your foot down thinking you are going to accelerate in time BUT you dont due to the delayed reaction...Something I think Porsche really needs to address! Great review and I think I recognise the location, is it at Farmoor reservoir?

[@BOTBreviews]

How odd, I didn’t notice a delay on the car I drove? Maybe have the dealer take a look? Congrats on buying an epic car though, I’m very envious! And yes, good eye it is Farmoor 😁👍 - Tim

[@Shaynepenn64]

@@BOTBreviews Thanks for the reply Tim :) If you get the chance to drive the car again just have the delayed reaction in mind.. Cheers

[@gsten2116]

Turbo = lag.

[@V1RT8]

I agree, there is a lag, especially when pushing on the throttle at low speed and low rpm. It’s less noticeable on the 2.5 liters, due to better turbo blades engineering.

[@Encourageable]

That Elvis clip was pretty funny

[@arvmamuad]

I don't mind the sound at all. Though I still prefer the 981 with its flat 6(sound wise), this 718's engine kinda sounds good for me. But I would pretty much disagree with you that you can't compare the sounds of the two. You can always compare and choose whos better for you. Plus your supporting argument on that doesn't really make sense. But great review anyways..

[@TheCarGuysTV]

Hint: it is 😀

[@2WheelSam]

Really like this car. Not pretending to be something it isn’t but also very lairy

[@TheCarGuysTV]

My experience is somewhat different, especially with regards the engine. This was an entertaining vid, but overly positive for me, I would have liked to see some shade with the light. Definitely a born presenter though.

[@BOTBreviews]

I think with a little longer with the car I’d have found some foibles, less than 48hrs wasn’t really enough to get under its skin. The engine isn’t perfect for sure, luckily it might not be a problem in the next gen. And thank you for the last comment, that really means a lot! Big fan of your channel. - Tim

[@TheCarGuysTV]

Awesome - thank you 👍👍

[@TheCarGuysTV]

Am I right in thinking you’re strongly affiliated with BOTB?

[@max99x]

Sound in my opinion is a big part of the driving experience and the 718 in my opinion just sounds like a suburu... i have a 981 Cayman S with sports exhaust and sure it doesn’t have as much grunt lower down but tbh the sound is epic and people always always say how they love it’s sound. Sure in a drag race the 718 will be half second faster but I’d rather the sound any day :)

[@Jay-xr3sb]

@@max99x it's not just the half second, the 2.5 has a usable and wide torque band. The 6 cylinder sounds great but off the track you rarely keep it in high revs to hear it scream or find the power. Fine for the odd trash but for touring a momentum driving the 2.5 is amazing. Now a TTRS 2.5 5 cylinder in a cayman would be a dream

[@CartubeCoIl]

Porsche is a master at taking every penny out of it's costumers :-)

[@kjracing007]

Very nice video, actually. But when you said Porsche in one syllable, it irks me so much, lol. It is Por-sche (paw -shuh) Thanks :)

[@BOTBreviews]

Porsche made a statement in 2009 saying that they don’t care how it is pronounced. In Germany it is Porsch-uh, but in other places it could be Porsh. Just like most don’t say they’re going to ‘Par-eee’, they say Paris. You don’t need to pronounce a word the same as the mother language.

[@BOTBreviews]

But thanks for watching and glad you enjoyed it! 😁👍

[@javiermarques4657]

If the Law says that you has to drive always with the top down, then it is no longer a convertible but an open.

[@yellowporscheguy9027]

Nice colour

[@BOTBreviews]

You’re not wrong Yellow Porsche Guy! 😁👍

[@Riot.g]

Where is that lake at? Great location for a car shoot

[@BOTBreviews]

Oxford... 😉

[@Riot.g]

Ha opened google maps wrote ‘oxford’ my guess is it’s the whopping great big Reservoir with the road through it 😂

[@vr4junkie385]

I’ll admit I’m a JDM guy and love 4bangers but start up it does sound like a tractor especially in a Porsche

[@charleslu7044]

IIRC, it’s called ‘Speed Yellow’...

[@BOTBreviews]

That’s on the older Porsche models, it’s Racing Yellow now 👍

[@charleslu7044]

@@BOTBreviews It does look a little deeper yellow!

[@DontTellMeMore]

And just like Elvis, now, the T is dead. The 'Car Nazi' said ' No More Ts for You." I say none of you buy any Ts, we of lower standards need these cars.

[@drrc7781]

Oui

[@johnbruce5107]

What is it with the noise from the exhaust, I had a VW Beatle and yes it made a lovely sound, but for fuck sake just drive the bloody thing.

[@eddiegray793]

👍

[@WanderingFriar]

Sorry, cant watch anymore.. It sounds ike a 1982 beetle! Will stick to my 981!

[@jasons1869]

he cant even pronounce the brand right,,,,,it's por-sha, not porsh

[@jasons1869]

POR-SHA, not PORSH

[@Encourageable]

Only in Germany

[@jmcarbone2754]

I subscribed because you hate black wheels. I can't stand them either.

[@BOTBreviews]

Nice! 😁👍

[@kenpole1840]

why can't reviewers talkk without channeling their inner Italian?

[@BOTBreviews]

What-a beet are-a you talkin’ about?

[@mattdicken5103]

Nasal 😂

[@BOTBreviews]

😁🤦🏻‍♂️

[@johnbruce5107]

Yellow on a car that costs this amount, it’s shite, looks like someone has pored custard all over it, it’s horrible.

[@aresmatthew]

Is 718 more comfort compare to 981 ?? I m looking for a Comfort Sport car. i been tried 991.1 & 991.2 , i felt it was too Stiff & Uncomfortable, not good for daily drive.

[@Jay-xr3sb]

19 inch wheels and 10mm pasm over the 20mm and you're good