Driving The NEW Porsche 718 Spyder RS!

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[@TheZmt325]

Ive said it before.. and ill probably say it again. But, damn the cinematography of this channel is epic. Its always incredible shots, perfect framing, and the freaking color clarity... Keep it up sam.

[@Salomundo]

Very jealous for this one! LETS GOWWWWW

[@douchetimes]

You should test drive the gt4 rs

[@SKENGZEE]

Woahh no way, Hola amigo hope all is well 🙏 love from Toronto

[@Kxji]

Cuanto tiempo que no veía a Alejandro.

[@zooski1516]

Who cares.

[@johnmitchell2269]

This and the GT4 RS, will both be worth three times more than they currently are, in a few years time.

[@WahabGoldsmith]

Some dealers are already asking 330k for them.

[@johnmitchell2269]

@@WahabGoldsmith Oh. Cancel what I said then 😂

[@namir91]

@@WahabGoldsmith correction all* dealers. in the US at least you cant find these for under 100k markup

[@Sai.the.Breizh.Pirate]

Unfortunately yes !! Because we can clearly realize that over the months/years the more we advance in time, the more the automobile (the real/really good 1's !) becomes something accessible than to a certain part of the population : wealthy people !! And all the others are/will be more and more confined to cars without flavors or character !! And it's sadely in all areas like that (not just in terms of automobiles) 😡🤯

[@maximehajji4137]

No chance in Europe mate, some struggle to 30K over list. They are all up for sale

[@jezebulls]

The more I look at the 718 RS, the more I believe it looks better than a 911.

[@AmjidMajeed]

Great car, Sam. Watching this, I am reminded of the old TG episode where May reviews the 987 Boxster Spyder, and despite criticising the car's lack of equipment and complicated roof, he praises the speed, handling, comfort and excitement.

[@pruett89]

It’s the weekend, so that can only mean one thing…it’s time for some AMAZING car content from STG! 🏎️🏎️

[@caspermadsen9074]

I think this is now my favorite Porsche product, that you can buy right now. The looks, the sound, the wheels (oh my god, i love the design of the wheels on this one) and i imagine the driving experience and the fact that it's open. Sadly I will never be able to afford one, but as a weekend fun car, I think it's absolutely spot on, and it's still a Porsche, which means reliability and usability.

[@michaeljkasnter]

Really? How are you going to buy it? Please explain?

[@CITRUS--]

Question, What do you like about this, over the 718 Spyder 4.0??

[@TrendingCarsChannel]

Imagine having this car for your work commute.

[@L0RDLUK]

You probably don't really have a standard work commute if you own something like this :D

[@brandenongkp]

I m so excited for your next adventure. I had a camping 🏕️ trip with my daughter when she was eight. Now she is a grown adult, I miss those days, fond memories.

[@JustDriveFlatOut]

Hello Sam, I've been following you for ages and I believe that this is one of the best videos you have ever made, a lot of different POVs and fly by clips, love it! I have watched that 458 speciale aperta video so many times so I knew straight away that you were going to quote that and even if you are not skilled as Jetro I like you for your honesty and passion about cars, btw Jetro is a hell of a driver, so he's better than most of the people on KZbin... besides that, great job as usual!

[@mikehale7018]

Awesome vid Sam. Thoroughly enjoyed every minute 😎

[@richardwreford4778]

Another great video Sam. You’re really nailing the content these days and the best you-tuber by far atm.

[@kineticU]

I really enjoy your format and simplicity. That’s a beautiful car and I have driven my 718 spyder in the rain with the top down…in Florida when you get random thunderstorms along the way!

[@antikytheramechanism7909]

I wish it wasn't a Spyder with the nasty top problem. They should make it a Boxter RS.

[@andrewb325]

Once again I think you go the best color combo for a press car. Glad the sun eventually came out for you.

[@odinikita4821]

Such an awesome car, ever since the 981 Boxster S came out i fell in love with this style/design.

[@LongLongHoneymoon]

What a car! I think this may be the ultimate street Porsche.

[@RumblestripDotNet]

Once again 1000 years of fuedalism has Sam looking at "titles" and social standing saying that because a 911 sits at the top of the lineup that the Boxster can't be better, even if it is.

[@Kxji]

Those GT4 RS’ & Spyder RS’ are mental.

[@danielmanktelow7477]

An awesome video Sam that porsche looks awesome and sounds really great.looks like a great car to drive and have some fun in.thanks.from Dan.m

[@tastebud4205]

“We are missing the good light” That’s THE vibe we all seek right there, happy miles friends

[@stevee8920]

Great video as always Sam, your honesty and transparency is why I watch you. I know I’m going to get a proper review not a Porsche review. As much as it looks like it’s great fun and the soundtrack is a typical GT product, if I had the money and wanted a true convertible Porsche I’d buy the 911 speedster and if I wanted a GT product for the road I’d buy a GT3 touring. You said it yourself underneath it’s a boxster (a vastly improved boxster but it still looks old compared to other Porsche products on the market) all that said on the right day and the right road I’m sure it would be the ultimate drivers car for the money. I look forward to your review on English roads and whether the suspension is just to harsh for our roads or that Porsche have managed to find the right balance. Either way great content and honest review👍🇬🇧

[@bill9629]

It should be outdated and love it. This is a retro car

[@Nord_Mann]

@@bill9629yes! It’s refreshingly outdated from the get go. And the perfect size. GT3 is just plain dull in comparison and the GT3RS way to much tech and like driving a PlayStation game.

[@aviator-kn8zq]

I'm 9 mins in and what a recipe for a Porsche video. You're just so good at what you do man, camera work masterclass. And I think we should all realize as enthusiast , stick with buying cars pre 2023. ICE cars have peaked that is the pre hybrid takeover, you don't need anything newer with these crazy ADM markups.

[@Mr7O5]

One of your best videos to date ! Keep up the great work !

[@PeterKirton-nu9iv]

That faffing about with putting the roof on reminds me of the mark 1 Lotus Elise after which I graduated to the Boxster with a full electric roof. That roof would drive me nuts. Great car wish I could afford one

[@kubek555]

whenever I open this guy's channel I can be sure the content will be top quality

[@smf1384]

Hopefully Cars With Luke isn't watching your summary Sam! but i'd agree 100% with you.

[@Bmontepeque11]

I remember your original 718 Spyder video of "Oh, it's such a let down :(" glad to see this steps up to be fun everywhere 🌚❤️ (It's more expensive but yeah)

[@TunedIntoCars]

I will never understand this argument that yeah, it's a special car, but it's not a 911. The current Cayman / Spyder RS products are the perfect size for a sports car. And now they also, finally, got that 911 GT3 engine. Other than perhaps pricing, I just don't see any faults with this car. I can totally see people getting this or the GT4RS over a 911 GT3.

[@robboy18]

I'd love to see that engine in a panamera with a manual gearbox. It would be a great tribute to the super saloons

[@hernanhernandez3861]

Old style but I think the best looking Porsche made today.

[@andrewcrawley7821]

A very honest review..well done buddy

[@jeanpaulvissepo5062]

Very high want factor! Great video! Greetings from Puerto Rico!!

[@dantesparda2016]

Easy to let it rain in the car when it's not yours 😂

[@EduardoLosadaPinedo-mm5tu]

Best review on this car! I have seen 50 of them. Congrats and keep pushing

[@salvissmudo4496]

I don't get what's wrong with it being Boxster (or Cayman) - those are nice cars and often better value for money if you need a sportscar for weekend or occasional track use.

[@BubuBarong]

You can have the weissach package with a painted hood.

[@AudioFlat]

It’s not aimed at track use and yet it’s fitted with centre lock wheels?

[@herlegz6969]

This should be exactly why there should also be a top trim M2 and M4 convertible/spyder variant. Topless is the true purist way to drive.

[@carfan3762]

Great video ! I follow you in your thoughts on the 718 / 911 debate. What seems an obvious asset about the Boxster, is its contained dimensions, making this car - whatever the version - nimble and extremely enjoyable to drive. And what is a trifle paradoxical, is while most of us complain about the muzzled soundtracks of the sports cars we love (with a few exceptions), this GT4 RS Spyder is, you (and other colleagues of yours) point out, too loud to enjoy on any great distance. A car which will be difficult to forget, all the more because it is the swan song of the Boxster with an ICE engine.

[@2bunphettered788]

Perfect upload. 🩶👌🏾

[@matt1081]

Would you compare the Cayman / Boxster RS products with the 911 equivalent? You don’t generally compare the base or midrange products with the equivalent 911. Perhaps how would this stack up against a midrange 911 product?

[@Dakar.Roamer]

Quite cliched review I’m afraid. “Just a Boxster…” is the point you lost me. Owning a GT3 myself and nice 987 Spyder, I can say it’s like comparing an orange with a lime. Different cars for very different jobs. And the Boxster is better balanced… even though it’s ‘just a Boxster’. 🤦‍♂️

[@thedudeabides1443]

So the RS Spyder is constructed specifically to be more road friendly than the Cayman GT4RS, yet Porsche doesn’t offer it in a manual? Sure, I can understand the PDK in the Cayman version for faster track times, but the Spyder NEEDS a manual! I have no intention of trading in my 981 Spyder for the RS. Oh…and that roof is BRUTAL!

[@jamespugh]

That is a dream car for lot of people grew up in the 90-2000 munch a boxers got a bad reputation for being a hairstyle car. I see lot Doc buying those car or surgens in hospitals here in USA 🇺🇸. I always want a boxers as kid still do a green or red one .

[@NickG24]

Weird, I was just looking at these. Can’t watch yet having Sun lunch!

[@philippebeinaerts]

So it's made for the road, but it's on track tyres. And would you really take that roof on a road trip through Europe? I have absolutely no doubt this car is sublime on the right moment, but are there enough of those moments?

[@Schnauzer-2]

A fast and beautiful car, for an excellent driver 😊

[@kevinreath]

I just got an allocation. What colour was that car ? Can’t seem to find it

[@martyw8756]

I think the 4rs is better than spyder RS - that one looks to similar to the 718 spyder!

[@klkh2002]

I think we can all guess the x factor that is missing - not enough snobbery value in comparison to a 911 Speedster which will be even more impossible to get

[@Spenny909]

21:33 I didn't do this 😬, but, yes, they do laugh 😢

[@cabla30]

this thing is insane

[@rikaguilera2]

It's better than a GT3. Not JUST a Boxster. It's a better DRIVER'S car. Until the ST is out, this is the car.,

[@mrharry8466]

I really like this one. One day 🤞

[@AaronDerrick-hr1bc]

Great experience..If I saw this car in person..they are rare..lets be realistic. If ur at a local coffee shop..an this is parked outside..thats what my attention would b focused on. Ill be honest, seein cars like these an really understanding the Cost To OWN..motives me personally. I love that porsche made this model..its killer...bc the gt4rs is really more for track..specifically..this imo..its meant to be a gt..but you know what ur getting when you buy this..HI revving NA power..different experience. Imo the the gt4rs is One of pOrsches best looking models. $140k is the price given..but this car in the US..pssh $200k easy..

[@johnohare992]

5:18 perhaps that's because you parked it in the doorway. 😃

[@chrsl3]

German car magazine "Auto Motor Sport" wrote "undriveable in rain" ;-)

[@alenaalena13]

Can you elaborate? Is the Michelin tyres?

[@chrsl3]

@@alenaalena13 just watched the video, they say bc of the spyder top! Ridiculous :-) "seen through glass" just drove it in the rain without top even :-)

[@alenaalena13]

@@chrsl3 So, are you saying it is not undriveable in the rain, as long as you dont mind getting wet?

[@chrsl3]

@@alenaalena13 yes! Their headline "undriveable in the rain" was real clickbait, sorry for that. "Seen through glass" just made a supernice video where he drives in the rain, open :-)

[@chrsl3]

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[@DzontraB]

why does it feel like green screen @17min?

[@Tmac327]

Love that color! Which one is it??... dang sweet Porsche!!!

[@gazzabrownhigh8891]

Porsche it's 2023 and that's the best roof mechanism you can come up with. It's embarrassing 😳 2 mins to put on some tarpaulin

[@alihussainkhan4459]

my new fav Porsche

[@user-wy9no4zq1w]

Are the leather seats more water resistant in this model? cause they seem pretty wet.

[@scottjacobsen2889]

This guy is like a young Shmee 150😂!!!

[@philsalley3278]

A beautiful Porsche that few will actually drive because it is simply totally impractical. How hard would it have been for Porsche to design a real top? Even if you want to drive it, it will probably sit in the garage 360 out of 365 days and on that perfect day what are the odds you live anywhere near that perfect drive because a couple of hours driving this to get there is going to be brutal. Get a C8 HTC and you'll have something you can enjoy every day, top up or top down.

[@bellastaffypearmapearman2666]

amazing roads. Great driving. My dream. 1 day my friend 1 day ❤❤❤

[@VinnysTT]

Beautiful car

[@popeyethesailorman75]

I disagree with the attitude of this presenter at 4.56. I think this Car is sensational & has eye catching styling.

[@OldManOnTrak]

As lovely and special as that car is, it does absolutely nothing for me, precisely because it's an exclusive toy for people with multi-car garages. If I'm in the market for a car like the Spyder RS, I'd buy a Cayman GTS instead. 90% of the fun, fraction of the price, and I wouldn't feel guilty using it most, if not every, day.

[@peanutbutterpadre1519]

G63 is style AND substance not style over substance and it’s not a sports car but it’ll out handle a defender easy. check out Chris Harris with a g wagon on track also drive one at night and you’ll see the real difference

[@borjastick]

The roof mechanism takes the life out of it all for me. Why not get the 4.0 GTS, plus the wheels look like the star of David so that would be a no no for me.

[@bill9629]

Because it is uglier, not a GT product, it has a softer balance and the engine is a regular NA engine vs a race car one ( I have 992 gt3 and 718 spyder so I drove both engines all weekends)

[@Nord_Mann]

@@bill9629there are no such thing as an ugly Porsche.

[@Philiplindahl95]

It feels like typical Porsche logic. Pay more just to be able to operate the roof manually.

[@Taylor40667]

The boxster used to be the “poor man 911” But now with cars getting bigger a gt4rs is the perfect size The 911 is getting big

[@mizaqenyad4269]

true. also they are very easy to get more power out of now. The 4 cyl sound may not be as good, but a 718 cayman S can be tuned to around 500hp, for only a few thousand. in america where i am, the gt3 which has 500hp, can be between $200k-$300k. however the cayman S plus cost of modifications can be had for around $55k. It's suspension and brakes arent quite as good, but are definitely very capable, and the sound doesn't compare to a gt3, but its still a 500hp porsche, which is lighter than a 911 and mid engine vs rear. i believe they're amazing cars for the money if you're dead set on having a porsche, and willing to modify it. i hope to be able to buy and modify one myself next year.

[@leonardoluc6362]

This is not a boxster but if you like call it what you want. Enjoy it while we can next is an Electric.

[@arr0gant1]

They may have dropped the name Boxster, but don't get it twisted, this IS a Boxster!

[@mizaqenyad4269]

@@arr0gant1 exactly. people are so silly

[@WristwatchAddiction]

True but anyone who has driven even the most base version of the original Boxster on twisty back roads knows the handling was always top notch & a great car. For so much less. 👍

[@YachtReport]

As a 718 Spyder owner for 2 years, I put in a letter of intent with Porsche when this car was just a rumour, but never was able to get an allocation. Was told only one would be given to each dealership and of course they 918 Spyder buyers get first refusal on all special cars now so they can flip after 6 months. Very disappointed. Comments about the interior being 'old' are crazy. I celebrate the physical dials & buttons as opposed to a giant digital screen and stupid 'haptic' nonsense in most new cars. This interior is timeless. And 'It's a Boxster' comment is just your perception. Judge the car by it's performance/ability not which pigeon hole t place it in.

[@daveevans2389]

Had a boxer as an everyday car did over 1000 miles, a, week in it town and motorway rain hail snow and sunshine, never missed a, beat service centre said they loved tge way it was used and not sat on a driveway, my camra kit in the boot and soft bags in the front boot, fave music on the cd interchange, fabulous car, top down at nite driving eating up the miles, if you never had one you are missing a trick,

[@davidkn]

nah, the interior definitely needs an upgrade!

[@JStryker7]

@@davidknstill think that after seeing the 992.2?

[@justicepool]

Love it Sam. Gotta disagree about the 911 comparisons. I used to only drive a 911, but after buying a Boxster on a fluke, I've now had 3 of them including a 718 Spyder. I'll never go back to the 911 platform again. The mid-engine Boxster/Cayman platform is so much more fun to drive through the mountains and canyon carving than the 911. It is simply a better drivers car in my humble opinion. The 911 is a great, and big, but not as good or fun as the mid engine Porsche's on twisty mountain roads! Edit: 12/1/2023 I'm now on my 4th mid-engine Porsche, having just purchased a 2015 Boxster GTS in sapphire metallic blue. What an exhaust note! If you know, you know ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Best sports car out there.

[@jameswillard1]

You are correct as far as in comparison to “most 911’s” but Sam is now used to the 992 GT3 with its double wishbone suspension and rear axle steering and that car is so sharp and fun to drive that it makes the mid engine cars feel a little dull. I’ve been driving 911’s/Boxsters/Caymans/718’s for years and I could not believe what Porsche has done in the last decade with that rear engined chassis, it’s like (for better or worse) they removed all the detractors from it and reinforced all the positives to that design ….incredible engineering 🤔

[@justicepool]

@@jameswillard1 I haven't driven a 992 GT3 and have no doubt is is an amazing car, however, there is nothing about the 718 Spyder that is dull :)

[@pedrowhite911]

Having driven GT3’s, GT3RS’s, and the GT4RS, for me, the 718 Spyder and GT4RS are some of the best road going sports cars you can tool around in. I find the GT3 and GT3RS to be too sticky to whimsically throw around on a two lane backcountry road. They are more suited for proper track duty.

[@jameswillard1]

@@justicepool I’m on my 2nd 718 Spyder (2020/2023) so I am obviously a huge fan and believe other than the long gearing and strangled exhaust sound below 5k RPM (easily rectified with OAP) that it’s absolutely the best sports car for the money and one of the best Porsche’s ever. When I said dull I was referring to the steering response/front end only in comparison with the insane 992 GT3.

[@Patrick-jc9pb]

I totally agree, I just switched mij 997 turbo cabriolet manual for a 718 Spyder manual. So much more fun to drive!

[@namir91]

I know its just a press car but it still kills me to see that interior get soaked, especially with the alcantara

[@sidrens1047]

Now that is really nice!!! 🔥 You think a Taycan is visually more appealing??? Really? This RS Spyder is ten times better looking in my humble opinion.

[@sidrens1047]

@@Slappi2 absolutely buddy 😀

[@TheOrangeEliseCup250]

I can' t imagine just one second the next Boxster generation to be full EV, it' s madness. After this masterpiece Spyder RS it is unimaginable ? How will we be suppose to recharge our Boxster in the middle of nowhere in the French Alps ? Pure madness.

[@thedudeabides1443]

The only positive that will come of Porsche building only EV Caymans and Boxsters is that the ICE versions will skyrocket in value.

[@CaseyCollier]

@@thedudeabides1443 How is that a "positive" if you don't own one? Then it just becomes harder for people to buy one in the future.

[@stevemurrell6167]

Yeah. real first world problem that.

[@quintennn]

Maybe/hopefully Porsche make an EV version NEXT To the ICE versions. If I'm not wrong, Porsche's pretty serious about the ICE NOT dying. I wouldn't mind a EV sports car like the boxster but if that's the only option that would be pretty sad. I'd rather see them switch to alternatives like the new hydrogen cars I've seen (not fuel cell but hydrogen ice)

[@MrMlbfan6]

@@quintennnthey probably will make a hybrid version

[@556suppressor]

This car is just stunning. One of the best styled cars I've ever looked at.

[@eurly93]

This guy is the epitome of spoiled. Literally drives Ferrari Romas and Spyder RS and just says "meh its just a boxster" or "eh, its just a Roma". So damn elitist. Used to like this channel but he's so out of touch at this point

[@juzoli]

My favorite Porsche by far. This is everything what Porsche was about before turning the 911 into a crazy technology experiment. No wonder they had to intentionally dumb the 718 down, otherwise it would beat the 911 in everything.

[@aviator-kn8zq]

I would say the 718 is kept that way because of the heritage and history of the 911. You just cant mess with that. 911's are simply unique.

[@keithrichards-io5db]

Also the 911 just plain looks more like a true Porsche

[@russellg3906]

The 911 gt3 is a better car. I have owned both and the gt3 is much better all rounder

[@davidz.4777]

It si just a boxster but the size is perfect . 911 are way too big nowadays. You don t need gt3 992 front axle on normal road. If this car name was 911 spyder RS your review could have been différent.

[@andresvidoza]

I cant imagine having a GT3 engine behind your bottocks 🤣!!

[@alecrl1]

What a car! I believe the Spyder and Spyder rs to be the finest looking car Porsche make shame this is the last of them. I would take one of these over any current 911.

[@bill9629]

It's a Boxster...unfortunate comment. I have a 992 gt3 and a 718 Spyder, your comment has no sense, well you have a 992 gt3 like me, if not I would say this is a typical wanna be comment

[@johnwhood5791]

Lucky to have an allocation with an Oct build. Will be road tripping this in Europe for circa 3500 miles next year .. may take an ear plug for my right ear for some longer (boring) stretches. You're right Sam .. this is a +1 car for fun and a different proposition to a GT3 (which I've also had). I had a 991 Speedster which I lost in a storage fire so will be interesting to see how it compares. Anybody saying "it's not a 911 and 'just' a Boxster" is completely missing the point and could also be accused of being a car snob. You (probably) need both this and a 911 in you garage, it's debatable which one .... I suspect the 992 Speedster will be the closest comparison, less 'frantic' but not as 'fun' on (smaller) UK roads. 992 Speedster also likely to be an Exclusive Manufaktur, rather a pure GT Div product which, again, will make some difference.

[@Acquit808]

Love the 911s, had a 991.2 GT3 6MT and have a 718 Spyder 6MT. I adore the Spyder, especially the size of the car compared to the now very large 992s. Its one of the most pure driver’s cars I’ve ever owned, especially on a mountain road like the Dragon. Not sure I’ll ever sell it. The RS, which I haven’t driven, must be amazing… wish it had a 6MT, but I couldn’t get an allocation anyways.

[@TGCREken]

Correct on every point!

[@martinbowen9928]

Sam, its horses for courses - the Spyder (and the 4 RS which I own) are cars for an occasion. They are not for a trip to Tescos (though my 4 R/S often is pressed into shopping duty!). I really like use my 4 RS for Sunday morning fun on good drivers’ roads and on the track. On track the 4 RS is sublime - utterly compelling - just like an RS product is meant to be: Like it or not these are cars for people with a choice of what to drive, who can pick the tool for the job. Personally, I don’t give a hoot about livability when it comes to these cars - if I want practicality, low noise, luggage carrying etc etc I’ll take the Defender (another car you didn’t “get” at first but which if you live outside London and have jobs to do is top notch) - with the RS I just want to drive arse off the thing. I also have a 991.2 GT3 which is not getting a look in since I got the RS; the Boxster platform is perfect for UK roads and the track, it now has one of the best engines ever made and- for once - Porsche stuck it in a sensible place - in the middle! If you want a great weekend all rounder, which is what you thought this might be (?) get a 718 GTS (if you can get your hands on one now - they are being snapped up) and you’ll be in heaven - that’s the right tool for that job. 😏

[@davidz.4777]

It looks like if the porsche don’t have 911 in the name it’s not enough . GT4RS and Spyder RS are maybe the best Porsche ever made. Size , proportion of the spyder / Spyder RS are perfect. Just miss the manual box imo

[@wizzpet6562]

I agree with your comment. While I would love to drive a GT4 or Spyder RS, I feel that my 718 GTS 4.0 Boxster gives me 90% of the pleasure I would feel at a fraction of the price… especially because it’s a manual! 😉

[@davidz.4777]

@@wizzpet6562 i own a manual 718 spyder , my father a GTs 4.0 pdk. Honestly, the gts 4.0 is an Amazing car : size, ride quality, 4.0 NA . You just don’t have the spyder look . But the balance of the car is amazing. You feel the difference of chassis the first km between spyder and gts and you forget about it. Gts 4.0 is a complete car 👌

[@wizzpet6562]

@@davidz.4777 You are lucky to be able to experience both! Enjoy those cars to the max! 👍🏼

[@BertBouwknegt]

You said: it’s just a boxster. That’s very anoying to hear as a boxster s owner. The good thing about it: you’re just a youtuber.

[@keith6360]

All the Porsche money and they couldn’t do a soft top as simple, easy and light like Mazda did to their Miata.

[@scalecrawlnl]

A great fun video Sam and I may add also, a very enjoyable one! Have really enjoyed the cool scenery and your relaxed approach. So thank you very much✌Autum NC500 in the RHD version 😊 Enticing soundtrack and just perfect for a Sunday morning blast. Cheers🥇

[@Grides1]

Awesome vid Sam! Really enjoyed looking every minute. And that RS sounds really good!

[@WahabGoldsmith]

The 4RS and this Spyder is probably going to be my favorite Porsches made this decade (mind you I daily drive a 911 and have never driven a 718). That induction noise is to die for. We’ve always asked for a 911 engine in the middle, and those shmucks finally did it. No wonder journalists left and right are choosing them over the new 992 3RS. These cars are definitely ones for the Museum. Shame the platform is going all electric. And shame that flippers are asking 330k USD for 4RS.

[@Nord_Mann]

That’s what my conclusion were too. When the 992 came out I felt no urge to upgrade from my 991.2 Carrera T into the Bentleyesque new 911. Tried a Taycan 4S for a while instead, but once that lost its luster and the GT4RS was teased I jumped the 911 ship and got a 2022 GT4RS. Having driven every Porsche model made since 1979, every Turbo 911 and every GT3, I felt the 911 was a little same-same from generation to generation. The 718 is the new Porsche sports car and the GT4RS is just the pinnacle of what every petrol head dreams of and peak Porsche of all time. The 992 GT3 is just dull in comparison and the 992GT3RS albeit faster, is lacking the drama and emotion of the GT4RS which is a completely bonkers car. Nothing comes close to it. I’d love an SRS alongside it, but thinking getting a less powerful cruiser Boxster of some sorts instead. Maybe the 2.5GTS

[@WahabGoldsmith]

Similar boat! I have a 991.2 C2S and got a 4RS on order. Probably will sell my 911 when it arrives. @@Nord_Mann

[@namir91]

If you consider the insane markup, the fact that its not a track car, the slight compromise in performance to make it more "road going" compared to the GT4RS, I'd say the 718 is the better buy. Sure if you have unlimited money get the RS, but I actually think the 718 Spyder looks cleaner/better without all the comical aero bits and it has a usable roof.

[@TGCREken]

Yep. Keeping my Spyder.

[@CITRUS--]

I dont get it.... if its not track focused, why would they call it an RS for anything other than marketing?? With all the other model monikers they have, why pick RS. This feels like a dilution of the RS badge. In this Model line...... how can anyone logically justify having this car over having a 718 Spyder 4.0, that's maybe 2 year old and miles cheaper?? So confusing, So when Porsche wanna suck money out of their gullible fans, they can just stick an RS badge on anything now going into the future. How long before we get a RS Cayenne/Macan/Panamera to justify a massive price increase under the guise of exclusivity?? Maybe im being a tad cynical but this just feels like a money grab cause its the last non hybrid boxster. What is wrong with the 718 Spyder from 2 years ago??

[@vagabond1776]

911 is too damn big. The 718 Boxster/Cayman is the closest thing to Porsche’s of old. The only thing keeping me away from the 718 Spyder RS is a manual….as good as the PDK is, the experience is not much different from an EV (they’re both automatics). There’s nothing more visceral than rowing your own gears, especially in a car that was tuned for the road. Come’n Porsche!!!🙄🤪

[@jonfrench7133]

i think with all the cars you’re reviewing you’ve lost a little sense of perspective that is ordinary drivers have. It’s a stunning looking car in a super cool colour

[@labbo5591]

It really should be alot quicker 0-62 than 4.4 secs for what it is and 100k plus?? And alot of other 100k options out there!!🤔🤔

[@gmastevlad1258]

cool car but same money buys the ferrari 430 scud or 360 challange stradale, right? (if you didn't get the allocation ofc)

[@johnnettleton1240]

All that money and roof on and off is frankly pathetic and comical. Super designer designs the car style, super engineering for engine and mechanicals and a kindergarten level roof apparatus. Not for me thanks. Should have given the roof design to Aston Martin or Bentley.

[@WoodyONeal]

“It’s a Boxster” is the most moronic statement ever.