Here's Why We’re Selling Our 2018 Porsche 718 Cayman GTS After A Year!

[@theredline]

What should we buy to replace this car next summer?? Manuals and/or droptops need only apply ;)

[@ianrayflora3593]

Toyota celica

[@MrNemo721]

Jaaaag F-type and R8 spyder not sure have manual options though. For maximum 'Murrica Camaro zl1 or Corvette convertible Of course you can stay with Porsche and get a used 911

[@srodens]

c8 corvette

[@jeremyv11000]

Rs5

[@ossBASHA]

Used out of warranty Miata with a turbo kit, coilovers, and brakes.

[@AceMBP]

After 4,000 miles it's holding up well. Yeah I would hope so.

[@glenclough9080]

Lol exactly...4000 miles it’s practically brand new

[@alextheskaterdude07]

Right, we should revoke his man card. I put 4K on my bicycle in a year

[@scottmuck]

😂 don’t talk to Toyota Land Cruiser enthusiasts 😂

[@SirMo]

@@glenclough9080 It's not even broken in yet.

[@bunsenn5064]

I was gonna say, it’s a Porsche, they’re known for listing quite a while if you take proper care of them.

[@V10PDTDI]

You said that it sounds like a Subaru but the original engines from Porsche were 4 cylinder boxer engines in the 1950’s so in summary Subaru engines sound like a Porsche engines not the other way around.

[@pattisonvidal3909]

I don't get hating a car because of it sounding good, but not being the flat 6, LOL

[@edubwalter3179]

Finally someone gets it…great comment!

[@AviatorGuy]

I purchased my Porsche Cayman 718 GTS May 7th 2019 and have already taken it over 12K miles and I love it!! I also retired with 40 years of military and fed service May 2019. My Cayman GTS has the red stiching inside and no GPS, but its a great car. I enjoyed your first review of the 718 so much I went out and purchased one the same month I retired. The launch control is AMAZING and it will make you smile every time. I decided to drive the car to the Gym at the speed limit of 55 and managed 37.1mpg @ 45 miles traveled!!! On the other hand I drove thru a tank of gas from Grand Junction Colorado to Utah / Nevada line and averaged 27 mpg which an average speed of 85mph. I haven't gotten a ticket yet, but I do agree it doesn't get the attention of law enforcement. I did opt to buy a $600 Escort, just to be safe. My plan is to buy another Cayman once I turn over 125K miles in about two years. I'm looking forward to getting my hands on that flat six for sure!! Oh yeah, I purchased the LED side light over at Porsche to replace those ugly yellow light covers on the side, plus I put ceramic light tint to block out the UV. It makes it a lot cooler inside the car when it's 110F outside. I found the clear glass to get too hot when driving thru the desert in Southern California. It's amazing how many 911, corvette, etc drivers walk over to compliment me about the car. Car enthusiasts understand what this model is all about. The only thing I don't like about the car is the road noise. To be honest, you can hear a lot of road noise while cruising at 85, so its definitely not a Lexus. I just crank up the stereo a little more at speed. I was told by my Porsche dealer to expect only 35K miles max on tire wear. My tire dealer said they will cost me a little under 2K, but its worth it. The car feels like it is AWD. I haven't lit up the tires because the traction control solves that problem. I've only driven the car a few times in heavy rain and its amazing how it handles wet roads. I described this car to my salesman and Porsche dealership owner as it's like driving a high performance motorcycle, but your inside of an air conditioned cockpit with airbags. The most miles driven in one day in the 718 is 1300 miles. I'm 6'1" 220 pounds and I wasn't sore or uncomfortable at all. As you said in your vid the visibility is outstanding. You just feel you're part of the car when driving it, just flat out FUN (sub 4 sec 0-60 and 180mph top)!! Anyway, make sure you review the new high end 718 with the flat six when it comes out. I told my Porsche dealer, your first REDLINE review on the 718 GTS sold me and I purchased the exact model in May 2019 and haven't regretted it at all, Thanks Dude!!!

[@bunsenn5064]

The 987 Gen Cayman was my favorite. It handled like a dream, and it was Porsche’s epitome of a driver’s car. Just pure bliss from that flat six.

[@LearnAboutFlow]

FYI, the monthly payment in the link is NOT his lease payment, it's to BUY the car. As always, read the fine print: "This is a FOR SALE - OFF LEASE vehicle with a loan proposal and not a lease transfer. You can purchase this Porsche 718 for $1,304.87 a month for 72 months. You will own this vehicle after making 72 monthly payments.

[@TheCOWBOYRANCHER]

For over 70k it’s better to go ahead and purchase a 90k c7 corvette zr1. Heck you can get a c7 z51 for under 40k right now.

[@ejfig2326]

@@TheCOWBOYRANCHER I agree. I love these cars, but he lost me when he said that he "got a good deal from the dealer for around $95K, as equipped," but if you do the math, $1304/mo for 72 months = just shy of $94K!!! Ummmm, no thanks!

[@TheCOWBOYRANCHER]

Mike Wilcox It truly depends on model. There are a lot of Porsche’s that have depreciated at least 60% from msrp in 10 years.

[@ejfig2326]

@@TheCOWBOYRANCHER agreed. And my point was that if he paid $95K for it a year ago and if you take over the payments only a year later with a valuation of $93K left in payments, then he got skunked in the APR Dept when he sat in with finance. He's paid around $15K over the last 12 months to only get $2 reduction.... SMH

[@stms4411]

That’s for a lease payment - it’s to assume the final two years of a 4 year lease. You don’t finance a 94k car and pay 93k after 72 payments.

[@asdfghjqwertyu1858]

It's crazy that you owned that Porsche for over a year, but its even crazier that the Sega Dreamcast is turning 21 years old later this year.

[@f181234]

DSTY Dreamcast was shit anyways there was so much wrong with it at launch the PS2 was in a different league

[@asdfghjqwertyu1858]

@@f181234 "Dreamcast was shit anyways" Sounds like you never used a Dreamcast. It had a great library of games and the graphics in VGA looked good enough to fool someone into thinking it was a PS3 or Xbox 360 game. It did actually sell well at first, but because of the hype of the PS2 with being able to play DVD's, the sale of the Dreamcast slowly went down. The PS2 is a great console, but so is the Dreamcast as well.

[@PradigyMusicman]

@@asdfghjqwertyu1858 actually very True. PS2 was the cheapest DVD player you could buy plus it was amazing for playing games. Dreamcast just cost too much compared to it and without the value return

[@asdfghjqwertyu1858]

@@PradigyMusicman Dreamcast was a good system, just released at the wrong time.

[@campkira]

it is a POS.... buy 911 like a real man...

[@mickyeverton]

Brought one yesterday, my first ever Porsche!! Many Thanks, Peace From London. 🙏🙏

[@UTubeSL]

Congratulations! Mind if ask how you're enjoying it?

[@mickyeverton]

@@UTubeSL as lovely as it was it wasn't for me!! 🙏

[@skylerssupercarlife348]

I just bought a 5 Cylinder for 64k... 2018 Audi TT RS with 9k miles on it, 1 owner. AWD, Duel Clutch, Virtual Cockpit, Leather Quilted Stitching, 0 to 60 in 3.5. My monthly payment after 15k down is $760. Insurance is $130. I was also looking at a 2017 Caymen S. Glad I passed.

[@lennys.4588]

Money well spent! 👍

[@gregblack8550]

All good till 50 k miles,

[@lennys.4588]

@@gregblack8550 Not true at all...unless you don't follow the maintenance schedule. You must watch too much scotty kilmer 😄

[@AlanJWatkins]

Will you accept a sincere thank you as payment?

[@dchawk81]

@derrik tie I can have knee pads? Hmm how bad could it be..🤔

[@ShahnewazYT]

No but I think exposure is a good payment. /s

[@campkira]

it is a POS.... buy 911 like a real man...

[@Jacobk66]

$1300/month wow. That’s a lot higher than I was expecting. That’s a nice-house-mortgage in St Louis money.

[@brucebigbro4079]

In seattle it is monthly rent of a single room in a sfh. My 1b apartment causes 18k in rent not including utilities or parking

[@peruprofundodance]

man... that car is flawless. next owner will basically get a new car!

[@kevingriffith3801]

I got the 6 speed base model because I didn't want any extras inside or outside the car. It's the engine / drive that I want to experience. What a deal for $57k and you get a 300bhp car. The OEM exhaust bites for this turbo flat 4. I followed the advice of others by swapping out the OEM exhaust with an aftermarket cat back system. I got the AWE Touring version. There are other versions with a higher flow cat which eliminates the dual path exhaust. But what I assembled with the AWE product is just fine. I now have a different sounding car with a different throttle response (turbo lag was reduced). I have a Boxster S as well and yeah the flat 6 sound is great, but the guttural sound of the 718 has its merits. During high revs it sort of reminds me of flying in a small aircraft. For those who don't like the flat 4 concept, Porsche did this for years (1948-1965 Porsche 356, 1953-1956 Porsche 550, 1965-1969 Porsche 912 and 1969-1976 Porsche 914), mainly due to lower cost versions of cars and fuel economy.

[@ryanhouser8156]

Now the same base is like 72k out the door smh

[@caglioso]

Yea given that it’s a $1,300.00 monthly payment on a 4 cylinder Porsche, I’d sell it too. That’s a mortgage payment for 4 cylinders and a badge.

[@susanluis2209]

Calisto Riviera year say fuck dow car any car same shit

[@JamesRussoMillas]

I'd rather just buy it haha.

[@caglioso]

Ameer K people who assume that other people don’t have money are total buffoons. You think wealthy people just throw away 90k at something with 4 cylinders and a badge? Any moron rich or poor can see that the 718 is a terrible value and overpriced for what it is. Your insults only prove you know absolutely nothing about cars. I’d be terrified to take a look at your finances to see the terrible purchase you’ve made. I also might have some magic beans for you if you play your cards right.

[@Jake-kj6zr]

@Ameer K ok ameer

[@Carlos-yz5kz]

You say 4 cylinders like it’s one civic motor.. this thing has 365 hp and looks absolutely beautiful

[@deevnn]

Let us know how much money you lose when you sell it, including any money you put into it in the last year. That would be interesting.

[@chrisak49]

Tbh anyone can get a brand new one with less than 30 miles for a better price monthly.

[@TheCarCrazyGuy]

Reality will settle in and he will soon realize he's stuck with it for 2 more years.

[@caglioso]

The Car Crazy Guy I think that’s kinda what happened which is why he put it up on swapalease.

[@TheCarCrazyGuy]

Calisto Riviera He’s not trying to do a lease swap, he’s actually selling it on SwapALease.com.

[@caglioso]

The Car Crazy Guy that’s true, I’m curious to see if someone will pick it up. At the monthly he has listed its equivalent to a sale price of nearly 94k.

[@handlealreadytaken]

6 years at $1300 is just insane for a used car that will be out of warranty for a good chunk of the loan.

[@TheSnypist8]

“You can see obviously the inside smells very new in here” hahaha keep up the awesome work Sofyan!

[@makingadifference4834]

Moral of the story is...it sounds like...he should've kept the MX-5

[@mateosacco9828]

It might not have the exhaust sound of a 6 cylinder boxer but damn those crackles and backfires are sexy. Plus the engine being right behind you is just perfect for sound

[@ckneasel]

Mateo Sacco it’s not a bad sound at all... it actually has a nice sound to it...

[@mateosacco9828]

@@ckneasel yup, I really like it, i used to hate on caymans before I got a chance to get in a 718 cayman. It sounds like a very refined yet agresive H4

[@ckneasel]

Mateo Sacco I drove 2 in the last week and I’ve also driven an AMG GT, Jaguar F-Type and honestly I like the Cayman the best of the 3 right now... the Jag was nutty, loved the sound, the AMG sounded heavenly as well, but neither wowed me sitting in them and they both felt claustrophobic over the Cayman...

[@camghand98]

$95,000 for a 4 cylinder? Yea no.

[@caglioso]

Cameron Ghandeharioun it’s batshit insane

[@fahd3228]

We are bombarded with turbo 4 cyl and crossovers. I wish car industry quick recovery from this sickness

[@knifetoucher]

I'd rather just throw in a few bucks more and get a 911 Carrera at that point.

[@jul5385]

Auto industry is getting too crazy and too obsessed with these turbo four bangers.

[@knifetoucher]

@@jul5385 Not really their fault. It's the tightening fuel regulations. 4 bangers have better mileage ratings.

[@LlyleHunter]

I only kept my Porsche for one year and my friend Jose only kept one of his for a year and a half, and his other one for two years. You never get to use them and when you do, eventually it has a “been there!” factor. Doesn’t make sense to have something depreciating in its stall.

[@karlsandin4515]

Bruce Solomon well you could actually use them.

[@maxmartz4665]

I daily my 19 Boxster. Can’t walk by it to the trucks most days

[@Robin-ic7sy]

it was me in that Corolla , welcome to the real world of daily mundane driving

[@epi2045]

Former owner of a Porsche. One of the best and most reasonably priced sports cars. I ended selling because, like you, I simply didn’t use it enough.

[@terrybilly9967]

I have a 718 s in Miami Blue and i Love my car. In 20Month i Switch to the new GT4 with PDK....

[@nickr3441]

You're selling it bc you know it's a money pit

[@Migueljrglez]

“You’re selling it because you know it’s a money pit. Ha ha ha.” *weird head shake* *lifts glasses up*

[@vistastructions]

@@Migueljrglez "ha! ha! ha!" (scotty kilmer puts up horse laugh picture)

[@andersonrodriguez8258]

😂😂 agree tbh lol he boutta go for a Honda or Toyota

[@caglioso]

Haha yep! Especially for a $1,300 lease payment

[@whatevernevermind5960]

Sofyan’s next car should be a 90s Celica

[@wil_leighton1618]

such a badass car! People that have never driven one will never understand its capabilities!

[@alfu6180]

For a car enthusiast that drives cars for a living to sell a Cayman and keep the Tesla says a lot.

[@dlg5485]

The Cayman has been my favorite sports car for years, so I have to admit that it makes me sad that you're selling it. I'm almost offended lol. I plan on getting a GT4 in a few years. I love the fact that it only comes with a manual, which is a must in that car with that engine. I definitely think you should get a 718 Cayman GT4. It has a n/a flat 6 and a manual. It's also no longer going to be limited production, so it should be easy to get one at MSRP after production ramps up.

[@zoranlovric]

"As you can see, interior still smells new". Lol :D

[@lolowong439]

Tbh, it's way better than a 981 if you have driven them both. Real sound is completely different from recorded ones on KZbin (turbos muffle the mid tone of every engine). Performance and chassis option on this car is awfully good especially the ptv option. This is a complete daily sports car that I literally drive it everyday effortlessly. With its performance, handling and styling (a lot of improvement in interior and in-car temperature), if you think it is overpriced then you probably should look into the used market. What you are looking for is a used-manual-weekend car, which is of a completely different scope of this car. I honestly cannot find a replacement to this car within this price when it comes to skiing past corners in mountains. Stop talking about RS345 they are not even close in reality (they are good at dashing past traffic lights only, not to mention the attention you catch when driving a porsche).

[@rossyannis3000]

I disagree. Test drove both 718 and 981 and couldn't wait to return the keys of the 718, so underwhelming was the driving experience. Bought a 981 Cayman S had ecu remapped to 364hp, 420Nm, 0-100km 3.89sec.... Very quick and and engine and exhaust note to die for. Too much fun on every drive! If you want the car for tracking, then the 718 has the edge.

[@LEADitOUT]

@@rossyannis3000 Interesting, my experience was exactly the opposite. I too tested the 718 and 981 back to back, and before driving, was leaning toward the 981. Ultimately I found the engine to be anaemic, the steering to be dull, and the interior to be a notable step down. Where the I loved and purchased the 718, the 981 was a car that i wouldn't consider purchasing, regardless if the 718 was on the market or not.

[@rossyannis3000]

@@LEADitOUT Each to their own. Enjoy your 718.

[@lolowong439]

@@rossyannis3000 Modified cars are of another story. 718 GTS is different from other 718s. The chassis is different, brakes are different. Suspension with PASM. It is much more daily drivable as I said. Your 981 mod is probably a Sunday play car class. But weekend cars you got many other choices.

[@rossyannis3000]

@@lolowong439 My 981s is a daily.. City and highway. Sure, the 718Gts has different brakes, chassis, dampers etc as gts variants do. Only time to exploit these "modifications" is on a track. Porsche crippled the 981s'ecu so as not to embarrass the 911 Carrera... Same 3.4l engine. Now I have the hp and the torque returned in a mid engined chassis. Engine and exhaust note to die for at any speed. 718, 718s, 718gts cannot replicate the essence of the 981. Which is why the 718 gt4 has a flat 6......go figure.

[@beri232]

Good thing that car is white..... it'll hide all those fine scratches that Shine Armour and rag is leaving when you washed the dirt off.

[@beri232]

@@jjm2948 He didn't.... and the product is meant to be used on the car dry. These "Dry Wash" products have been around for years and they all promise the same thing. At the end of the day..... they all scratch the clear coat.

[@Mago84013]

My dick also went limp when he did that. Especially when he was wiping the bottom of the fender where Mr. Scratch-My-Paint dust builds up.

[@nickzee1637]

Damn what a difference in spec between this and the press cars! Hello reality

[@carbrickscity]

Wasn't surprised at all. Knew he regreted it since day one. Should have gotten a manual, always.

[@RoyalFizzbin]

CarBricksCity Yeah, it became more and more apparent as he started mentioning the mileage; if he isn’t driving it, there is no point in keeping it.

[@TonyAlvar3z]

CrazyLegsMcGee lmao that foo said “soybean guy” 💀💀

[@carbrickscity]

I remembered when I first saw this car I was like, wth it's an auto!?

[@bentimmons3363]

Yeah, surprising a guy that wears that shirt wouldn't want his hand on a stick at all times.

[@JennyLouRN]

I have a 2018 grey Cayman with red leather interior ❤️❤️❤️ Not an S model - has 300 hp. Love it!! Only $50k new. I have cooled and heated seats, paddle shifters, sport mode, and all the other upgrades you mention. I have 2 USBs - one is in the center console. And there are 2 more that look like the old cigarette lighters that you can insert a USB adapter in. Police officers stop me....to compliment my car!

[@RomanticPopPunk]

Nice, did you get a discount at the dealer? I heard Porsche dealership don’t give discount.

[@JennyLouRN]

RomanticPopPunk I got a little bit of a discount, lol. But I wasn’t in a hurry. I made several visits to the dealership over the course of a year. I waited until they had a model they really wanted to sell, and it just happened to be almost exactly what I wanted. I made sure I had plenty of time to negotiate and walk away if I needed to. I wanted pretty much a base model but with heated and air-conditioned seats and keyless entry, and no black interior. I got red leather interior!!! I preferred white exterior, but got pearly grey exterior (I can’t remember the exact name).

[@johnnytampocao7671]

Nice car I love the white color with black wheels and red brake calipers.

[@jhndijkman]

White doesn't show dirt that badly at all. Silver or grey recommended, are you serious. They are Camry colors. When you have a car that you really enjoy owning and driving I find tubbing it up is pleasurable. My two cents worth. And there is the reason. You herd the six is coming back. Yeah, dump the four popper subby styles engine.

[@gevorgnazaryan8720]

I think Porsche is the real ultimate driving machine ... not the BMW

[@ckneasel]

Gevorg Nazaryan without a doubt...

[@TheCOWBOYRANCHER]

You have not driven a bimmer then.

[@gevorgnazaryan8720]

TheCOWBOYRANCHER lol, yes I have, in fact I have owned a Z4 M have also had the chance to drive a carrera 4S. I’m not saying the BM was bad but the Porsche had a slight edge over the BM.

[@TheCOWBOYRANCHER]

Gevorg Nazaryan Come on man a Z4 is no comparison to the carrera 4s. I drive a z3 M and it’s a blast in the corners.

[@gevorgnazaryan8720]

TheCOWBOYRANCHER it was the z4 M though. And trust me it was lots of fun. But a Porsche is just at a different level. That’s my opinion don’t mean to put the bimmers down

[@rmTheWalrus]

I sold my '18 Cayman S (my 3rd Cayman S... 981 was my fav) for a '19 Corvette with Z51 pkg. I will say I miss a lot of things about the Cayman. The GTS does sound a bit better than the S, thankfully. But, that suspension... it is superb (especially w/ PASM) in its ability to do the hard-core sports stuff but still be completely livable on the crappiest of roads for daily driving.

[@kellyjensen9425]

Two years later how do you feel about the Corvette versus the Cayman?

[@2Aqua1]

It’s a SAD occasion to part with the ultimate & very satisfying sports car, Sofyan... I’m very surprised you’re letting her go... However, as you indicated in the beginning of the video, she’s very expensive just to sit in the garage!! That said, please consider the Mazda Max-5 RF.. yeah!! Retractable hard top!! Manual of course, great handling road manners & more affordable price point... I think this car suits you well👍. Oops!! I meant to say Mazda Miata MX-5 RF... retractable hard top variant.. Yes, Sir!! P. S. And, don’t discount the Honda-S2000! Remember the yellow AP2 that you drove for the channel? You loved it!! Check out the S2K community!!

[@kitgerhart8749]

You should have bought a Cayman like the one I factory ordered, a base car, white with bordeaux/black interior, the big gas tank, keyless start, and GT Sport steering wheel as the only options. Sticker price was $60,070.

[@dallastimebandits]

I own a 2018 red 718 cayman and flippin love it!! Bought mine July 2018 off dealer lot

[@JennyLouRN]

I have a 2018 grey Cayman with red leather interior ❤️❤️❤️ Not an S model - has 300 hp. Love it!! Only $50k new

[@CaucAzN1024]

White is by far the easiest color to keep clean... well, actually its the most difficult color to see dirtiness on. The darker the car, the more mirrored the finish and the more you see how dirty it is. A black car is infinitely more difficult to keep clean than white!

[@kevinnorwood7355]

When you did your video on this car I mentioned that the upkeep on the car was going to be costly. IMO, you would of better off keeping the Miata. The Mazda won’t cost your soul to maintain it.

[@franknowakowski3103]

At 10K miles or one year...oil change. Thats it. WHAT upkeep?

[@dougmaverick3287]

I owned a Boxster for 10 years and had no problems at all just wear items like oil change brakes a new battery it was very reliable

[@kevinnorwood7355]

Doug Maverick I’m not saying Porsche’s are not reliable but I’m willing to bet an oil change for a Porsche is Way more expensive than a Miata would be.

[@dougmaverick3287]

Kevin, I wasn't so foolish as to take my car into Porsche for oil changes I did all the maintenance myself at home including brakes, oil changes, transmission oil, spark plugs etc.

[@kevinnorwood7355]

Doug Maverick I was just making a general statement I wasn’t referring to you but as a whole and take a car to a dealer you gonna pay me the four times as much and you would in a Miata.

[@DaGrybo]

Boxer 4 engine will make you feel like James Dean, but I know why you are selling it - 6 cylinder 718 is coming up, and it will be probably the best car in the world for the money, outshining any other Croc in the lineup. I would do the same.

[@CarStory]

some serious buyers remorse going on here.

[@CarStory]

Anthony Z I still can't get past the $95k for a 4 cylinder Porsche. I think last year he got his first taste of decent monthly youtube money and made his first really dumb decision with it.

[@andersonrodriguez8258]

Car Story honestly Thts what happens with these youtubers have few months of good earnings Nd then boom KZbin goes down Nd they screw

[@PeRRXX]

Car Story have you driven one? It’s definitely worth the money.

[@MyPartytime69]

And keeping the Model 3. Shit, Porsche what did you do with your soul?

[@thedudeabides1443]

Just brutal to watch this! I got a 2007 Cayman S for less than $30k, paid for, and couldn’t be happier! Buying/leasing a new Porsche is INSANE! I think when I’m done with the Cayman S I’ll go for the GT4 which is also quite sick.

[@pejpm]

thedude abides I looked at a 718 Cayman recently, and the guy at the dealer was trying to get me into a lease and that he could get he payment down to $500 per month. I.e i could pay $500 a month for 3 years, and still end up owing about $55k on a $70k car! It’s crazy how they expect the average person to have no idea what they’re signing and to think ‘$500 a month! What a deal!!’

[@peterhahn8280]

@@pejpm unfortunately a lot of people fall for it. I'd rather save up, do a proper down payment and pay the rest off in 3 years. In fact it's exactly what I've done, now waiting for my 22' 718 to be delivered next year.

[@jonathanl2748]

I think the bigger picture is that we buy a Porsche to drive it - a lot. That does not work out on a lease with a max of 10,000 miles a year max (typical). There’s no way I’d be under that limit. The penalty for each mile over the lease is .25 cents. That would kill me when turning in the car. Leasing is great for the dealership.

[@YasumotoUS]

Can't fault you for getting rid of the leased vehicle with such low utilization. Off the line acceleration may be less than you like, but I am curious about how the cayman does in 2nd or 3rd gear at 40 - 60mph on winding roads. For me, that's really where the most fun occurs here in the mid-atlantic region. The PDK / DCT seems like it would be perfect for DC region driving which can be glorious when you find an open road, but finding that open road... Agreed that the red interior option would be really nice. Best of luck with the sale and finding your next personal ride!

[@lopp5391]

I'm in a similar position except I chose the base model (because no way in hell I'm paying excessive amounts of money for only ~350hp). But with the C8 Corvette checking all the boxes of value and performance I think it will be the best buy in this price range.

[@mrpmj00]

You like the BMW 6 cylinder more because there's no replacement for displacement.

[@budtcheez]

Absolutely love my 2018 Boxster. Glad It is faster than its newer version and I like the 4cyl. Guess I'm not a purist i just like to drive fast when I want to drive fast. I want the most i can get out of the car I am driving. I am not a track guy and not a daily driver of my Porsche.

[@kielconstantine]

Yeah, Miata is good. Less problematic issues, and cheaper to maintain.

[@radoliz2]

Buying any Porsche, is like buying a Boat. You get mainly, two happy days from it. The day you drive it home, and the day you sell it.

[@charlesonuoha5504]

D Gibson Hahaha Nice.

[@ChewMhojadee]

"Jesus, I'm getting too old for this!" I know the feeling man :-D I used to do my own oil changes, brake pads and anything I could reach and now I'm like - I have to crawl under the car? Nah. Pretty much anything other than hopping in and driving or just filling gas / fluids. Nah :-D

[@thwangc]

C8 Vette just around the corner when its revealed in a few weeks. Personally I'm looking forward to the C8 convertible Vette!

[@sacatolasmoreira5593]

convertible just slows the car... and looks ugly with top up

[@lopp5391]

Vettes are awesome. Best value for the money.

[@iluvcakes19]

The convertible is sexy af!

[@whatevernevermind5960]

You should replace it with the new GT4 or a manual 718. Or pick up a used manual F-Type.

[@BobbyDazzler888]

WhateverNevermind or a mclaren Senna. I hear they are hot right bow.

[@andersonrodriguez8258]

F type are pieces of junk😂😂 smh

[@andersonrodriguez8258]

Mines as well get a Honda type R or Supra

[@sacatolasmoreira5593]

the new c8

[@andersonrodriguez8258]

Auto blipper agree honestly he can’t afford the car no more KZbin money is never consistent

[@dwnshft]

The Stormtrooper is going away?! 😭 If i were a richer man I would seriously consider taking over this lease. That is pretty much the exact spec I would have ordered a Cayman. You're a man of exquisite taste, Sofyan hahaha. Nice video!

[@theredline]

Downshift We’ll be sad to see it go 😭😢 but it’s on to something else next year! Hopefully there’s something even better that comes out then :)

[@Artak091]

You know you're going to replace it with a new Miata. Why pay 4x more.for basically the.same experience.

[@andersonrodriguez8258]

Artak091 the new supra similar performance and for like 40K less

[@stevee8318]

Even if you want more performance than a Miata, a Civic Type R has 85% of the horsepower for less than half the cost of this car

[@bluedream6462]

@@stevee8318 it's not about the hp lol

[@rembo183]

Yep! Replace with Miata! I sold my 2012 Porsche Boxster recently just a Base Boxster but had a really terrible radio. Driving was fun but future expensive repairs are cost a lot without warranty. Better deal is a clean used MX-5 with power retracting hardtop. Paid $10k for clean 2008 GT model with 78k miles. Great fun and nice looking car too. Plus it has a fantastic Bose system standard with GT trim.

[@caominh2874]

my 718 2.0 boxster doesnt have sport chrono/launch control, but it still launches at 4,000rpm brake hold and its still brutal 0-60 in 4.06s

[@Carl_Baltimore]

I love how you guys made a reference to the microphone incident from the last video 😆 nice touch. 👍

[@jetx2599]

Porsche’s are the best sports car you can buy but the options prices are ridiculous

[@timothywhite8766]

Love the car,hate the price! I still have a ball driving my 2 paid for cars; 1990 Nissan 300ZX non turbo and 2006 Pontiac GTO. Low maintenance driving pleasure and less than $26k for both!!

[@tedjohnson64]

You’re right, a red interior would look awesome with that white exterior.

[@fahd3228]

Video starts at 4:15 skip the stupid tire cleaner commercial

[@trippplefive]

Goat

[@AK-rx6hv]

Traded my Porsche Boxster after a year too.. got bored of it to be honest. It was neither here nor there... Not quite a supercar, but not quite a 'base' model sports car either. I splurged and went with an R8 instead.

[@Scrapez-un3xj]

$1300 per month?...😳

[@underscorechaz]

thats nothing for 90k+ especially with a low down payment (which saves you money over time)

[@MatthewGaither]

Porsche ownership is an expensive proposition, no doubt. I bought a CPO 2018 Macan GTS late last year and even though I went in with my eyes open and research done it is still a chunk of money each month. That being said, the Macan GTS is my favorite daily ever (among about 20 cars) and my wife and I have seriously enjoyed our road trips to both the mountains and the beach. In my perfect world I get to keep the Macan GTS for a long time and still have enough cash to pay for a Boxster Spyder in a couple of years. That would make for a fairly ideal garage from my point of view. 😃

[@nonspecifie4351]

This is Cayman GTS vid. Nothing to do with a Macan.

[@Erock-qx5fn]

$93k for a 2018...damn how much was it new?? That's a lot of dough.

[@aaronsmith2929]

Erock 1500 he’ll be lucky if he gets $80

[@PeRRXX]

Year doesn’t matter, it’s still the same car for 2019. And it’s a Porsche, they don’t lose value.

[@steveadp]

how about at Bmw M2 Competition for half the cost? 6 cylinder turbo, Manual and get a sunroof. Likely the BMW with the least depreciation and best driving experience. I have one and looked at 718's but found them too costly for that motor.

[@vinniecorleone62]

I would go for a new Grand Sport Vette but I know that's subjective.

[@sufficetosay]

I have both and they are both great cars. Almost identical performance...

[@nupecarrera]

Agree! There is no way I would pick this over a GS.

[@johnnyhuynh7921]

Warren J. Goss, Jr. did

[@iluvcakes19]

@@sufficetosay grand sport was consistently putting down gt3 levels of performance on the track.

[@yukonarctica8000]

If they put a spare tire in the front trunk, they still could carry some stuff there above the spare tire.

[@ktpinnacle]

Porsche over prices everything . . . But they get it.

[@PeRRXX]

ktpinnacle nah

[@ktpinnacle]

I guess that's why they charge what they do for a high-performance . . . clock. And you can build a porsche loaded with options that cost more than the original car.

[@PeRRXX]

ktpinnacle yea because Porsche’s without any options aren’t priced high for what they are. And all of those options just make the car that much closer to your own. And you get more then the clock. Unless you know Porsche, and why they’re so great, you won’t understand. Porsche are a very Niche car, and most people don’t understand them. It’s like a Jeep or a Saab. There’s no in between, you either love it or hate it.

[@ktpinnacle]

You get to personalize it, sure. But man they make you pay.

[@PeRRXX]

ktpinnacle because they’re quality. Just like with any exotic car brand. The prices are high, but they’re some of the highest quality parts you’ll find in a car

[@donaldhamel641]

The best intro. on PORSCHE.. This guy is " Pure " great job.👍

[@OPC249]

Stinger GT is the smartest option for cheap fun, not to mention its 10yr/100k warranty

[@RickY-gp8gf]

I have a stinger and love it

[@LearnAboutFlow]

Stinger is literally a GT, which means it's not a true sports car by definition, and it's four door. Only remotely comparable car to the Porsche in the Hyundai/Genesis/Kia group is the Veloster N, and even that has three doors. If you're talking reality + driving fun, then the Stinger is the much better choice.

[@Nerdygamer000]

Have you considered a Lotus Evora? It's not a convertible and no sunroof option but it may offer a similar driving experience. Outside of that the only modern coupes I can think of with manuals and sunroofs/ droptops are the camaro, vette,mustang, f-type, miata, civic si, and Audi TT. 🤔

[@theredline]

We think the refreshed Evora 400 is actually a pretty cool car but they are WAY overpriced. More so than this Porsche. It's better to get one of those used and we question the build quality over the long term.

[@caglioso]

Don’t forget about the Mini Cooper JCW offered in both a manual and convertible (roadster). That’s my vote.

[@2themaxgaming]

A $20k Kia Forte EX has swiveling led headlights as standard...

[@kawasakiwhiptwo5821]

Like putting a pearl necklace on a pig.

[@bobafett5838]

Kia Hyundai and Genesis are not bad cars overall. They lack a bit of quality, but atleast they are not a rip off like VW or any other Euro product.

[@tiredtill2010]

vvvVFANGSVvvv please look up kia fires on you tube.... people and kids have been hurt!!!

[@tiredtill2010]

kawasaki whip two the fire issue with kia is scary. I started researching bc i was looking at the telluride but now....

[@JosephGrandchelli1]

@@tiredtill2010 every auto manufacturer has had serious issues in the past so why so dramatic?

[@TheHennes36]

Wow... 1300 USD is SERIOUS money. Here in Germany 992 C2S starts at 1000€ (1150 USD or so) per month. Still far to expensive though 😁

[@sanghoonlee5171]

I want this car rather badly. It's so pretty. I think it actually looks better than the current generation of Aston Vantage.

[@waltvancourt5052]

I had mine 7 months, not thinking of selling mine, it more fun than my 991.2 c2s convertable. Thinking of trading it for a SPYDER !

[@TXTundra-ex8bw]

Get the 718 Spyder buddy

[@MrHav1k]

A $1300 a month payment on a Cayman lease is god awful. Straight up buying it out and then selling it may get it sold faster as only a fool would take on a $1300 a month payment for two years. That's terrible. It is a nice car though.

[@turbos7780]

TheHvk 1300 on a 72 month and its yours he said it was off lease learn how to read

[@alfabravo2]

People who wants to buy a porsche wants the 6 cilinders engine. The sound of the flat six is what we want.

[@mastermin23]

Wish someone would do a video with the APR tune!

[@evanescent0311]

My eyes lit up when you said M version of a Z4... a Z4M would be amazing if available in a manual ... I’d strongly consider that!

[@rxhawk75]

Trade it in for a 981 with manual for $50k.

[@dougmaverick3287]

That's exactly what I'm going to do I found a 981 2014 with 19000 miles on it great deal sounds amazing

[@shopwithaaron]

I think you might miss the joy of the incomparable launch control...and that you never had the chance to rack up a bunch more miles! Thanks!

[@TheCldmstrsn]

Damn man! love that car. I just bought a poor mans porsche the BRZ and I am loving it. prolly the closest thing I'll ever get to a porsche. I loved your videos on this car!

[@stms4411]

I have had a 981 boxster s for 3 months and have put 3,000 miles on it…..and that’s my 2nd car. Flat 6 with a proper manual is more to my liking…..for about half of what he paid for this car.

[@Z3sty367]

Different animals I know but id go for a Viper ❤

[@iluvcakes19]

Easily the better sportscar IMO. Gen 5 VIPER > any Cayman created ....and it's not even close.

[@michaelsmith9308]

Im not sure of your taste but anything in this area should be ok: AMG, M, RS, LEXUS, TESLA COUPE, Alfa Romeo Quadfoil, or non name brand STI (no whale tale) VW R, corvette Z series, or just save up for that day you find it:) I believe after watching you you would seem to LOVE the AUDI TTS or RS version which is now discontinued for 2020, Personally, i would get someting that does 0-60 in 3.1 seconds:) Just Saying it DOES NOT have to be a exotic MONEY pit, the Golf R (SLEEEPER) with a FULL APR stage 3 plus can do 0-60 n 2.9:) and you will not stop laughing at the BANK!

[@bg693]

Thank you for getting rid of the background music in the intro.

[@verde629]

Sounds like a old school race car. Ppl hate on these engines too much

[@PLATINUM2U]

I lost it when you hopped in the frunk 😂

[@SinnerSince1962]

The white paint doesn't bother me as much as the black wheels that show EVERY speck of dust that lands on them.

[@PradigyMusicman]

$90k at $1300/month you should buy a used Ferrari

[@greenwhale6191]

For 90k you can pick up a used 2016 amg gts with around 10k miles....still under warranty... Would be my choice

[@caominh2874]

entry and drive is so dumb, the feeling of putting the key and turn it feels amazing for a sport car

[@junito1008]

Scotty voice: I told you that Junk was a money pit !! 😂 buy a Toyota Camry !!

[@cycloneyou]

Replace it with a press car you get to drive for free, and have money it your pocket.

[@PiranhaJaw22]

$8500 for wheels? That's why people are in debt.

[@grisa12345]

Weird- I bought my CGTS at the same time and also just sold mine at the 1 year mark. Here’s a thought, 2019 Jeep-JLUR- get into the off road scene.

[@demokid2000]

Thanks for making great videos. :) I'm trying to decide which car I want. I really like open top cars but not convertibles. It's going to be my daily and I live in Sweden with snow in the winter. I really don't need to be the fastest in town so horse power and 0-60 isn't that important. I'm thinking of a new Cayman 718 or Mazda MX5 RF Sport (Like GTS in the US) in 2020. I will pay cash and can afford the Cayman or MX5 (with a lot of cash to spare). Right now I'm leaning on buying an MX5 RF, getting a hard top and modifying the car heavily but it might change. Can't you make a review of the standard Cayman 718 (the S) to see how much turbo lag it has? By the way, right now I drive a Fiat X/9 from 1982.... so any car has more power (it has 85 hp) but drives like a go-cart. :D

[@mojomanrosie]

@Magnus Glad'en You might want to consider buying a slightly used car. Let someone else eat all the depreciation for the first 1-3 years. Its just money thrown away

[@bunsenn5064]

I’d actually recommend the previous Gen Cayman, much more energetic than the 718. But if you’re looking for something more tempered and restrained, the 718 is a good choice.

[@bradw922]

I would suggest a 718 Spyder. I have a '16 Cayman S with PDK. I tested a CPO '16 Spyder last weekend and it was a slam dunk. So much more fun than Cayman S with PDK. I also have an NA Miata. The Miata has all the lower speed thrills, you covered in this video, but the sound of the flat 6, in the Spyder was to die for, even compared to the top down excitement of the Miata.