Is the Porsche Cayman 718 GT4 the BEST sports car ever built?

The Cayman 718 is a mid-engine sports car from Porsche. The GT4 take performance to an all new level. On the outside you will discover 20in wheels, massive 6-piston brake calipers and functional aero. On the inside there is race-tex located throughout, carbon bucket seats and sport chronograph. Powering the GT4 is a 4.0L flat-6 churning out 414HP & mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox. Is the Porsche Cayman 718 GT4 the BEST sports car ever built?
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[@edwarddejong8025]

I once met a Porsche service manager at a gas station, and he told me that the Cayman was the Porsche model with the least number of service requests. They also have the best resale value in terms of percentage lost per year of the Porsche models by my calculation. I can remember when the Cayman launched, it was about 50k. The current price is obscene.

[@jakes5530]

Have you seen the price of 911s these days?? $300k+ for turbo s and gt rs trims. All new cars are obscenely overpriced especially the “specialty” performance models.

[@johnjobber2219]

@@jakes5530a well equipped 911S 165k

[@jakes5530]

@@johnjobber2219 ya and the 991 carrera S was was $125k fully loaded with basically every option. Is the new 992 really worth $40k more when similarly equipped? Idk…

[@johnjobber2219]

@@jakes5530 the 2024 911s MSRP on the Porsche Build site is over 130k. The options quickly jack up the price. The interior is very nice but not 40k nice

[@Arceus556]

The 982 is amazing, the 981 has horrible reliability

[@theanthonyv]

I owned one of these for 3 yrs (same chalk color, manual, buckets, ceramic brakes) and daily-drove it, to the tune to almost 40k miles. One of the best looking and best driving cars ever. I’ve also owned a GT4 RS and 911s. The 718 GT4 is probably the best daily road car of all them. And the gearing isn’t bad. I never felt like I was missing anything.

[@lotusupra]

Yea people are exaggerating the tall gearing issue. I have absolutely no issue with it

[@julianagollari4851]

Always like Raiti’s takes on all reviews. I subscribed to keep up with them all 😊

[@vindevhunta4905]

Nice car such a pitty electrification is killing these gems... best sports car .no 911s on the other hand are LEGENDARY

[@RaitisRides]

What do you think the best sports car is?

[@vindevhunta4905]

@@RaitisRides gt3

[@BarbWaltersMusic]

Cayman GT4 prices have gone thru the roof since the pandemic

[@24kabuki]

I used to think $80K was crazy for a 2016 GT4, now that would be a steal! Hindsight is 20/20 for sure.

[@algt4521]

Had the 981 gt4, currently have the 991.2 gt3, and a 992 GTS. But miss the GT so much that I sourced for 6 months to find the exact spec 718 GT4 I wanted. Taking delivery next Tuesday. Almost the exact same spec as this car... Chalk, pccb, buckets, leather, deviated stitching, etc. Only differences I can spot is that my car has the leather steering column with yellow stitching, full carbon interior, yellow marking on steering wheel, and PDLS+ headlights. Can't wait!

[@PropDeskJunkie]

Raiti…can’t believe it’s taken this long for you to get into a GT4. Well done sir.

[@RaitisRides]

Thank you man! Better late than never!

[@christianr772]

I let my son drive my GT4 the other day. Has been asking for some time, and I wanted to make certain he was adept enough on a manual. He rowed through the gears like a champ, screamed like a giddy school girl, and still is talking about the drive! Those thinking there are allocations left are out of luck. The switch over to 2024 is beginning and the only GT4s remaining are those with builds already locked in. The epitome of perfect lines and form, and a true 911 killer!

[@alanklaus7774]

Nice review to learn a lot about the intricacies of this car. Porsche has so many variations of different models these days it is hard to keep up. I think the main purpose of that one is fun to drive. It succeeds. Love the actual instrument gauge cluster instead of the 14 inch TV screen. If this is what I wanted I would get a new one now while you can. It is sure comforting to know that the planet will be saved by Porsche going electric. Guess the youngsters might as well go back to playing their GT video games now.

[@julianagollari4851]

Got my ‘23 GT4 two months ago and can’t say enough great things about it. Great review @Raiti’s Rides like always. I sold my ‘20 GT350R HEP and I’ve missed it every day until now that I started driving the GT4. Truly a driver’s car!!

[@SmartMoneyTradez]

How is the maintenance and reliability?

[@kotaku46]

how is the gt4 comparing to GT350R. I still miss my 350 after switching to GTS4.0

[@OM-kw4py]

Owned multiple 911s... GT4 is the best!

[@mdx9286]

I am waiting on my September allocation for a 718 GTS 4.0. I gotta get one before they go electric - but give me fuel, give me fire, give me that which I desire....

[@MegaRetr]

Beautiful car! Great review Joe!

[@Blackwing668]

It would be interesting if they do a “turbo s” like they take the engine from the 992/992.2 911 turbo s and detune it that way it doesn’t outshine it’s bigger brother. Thanks for this joe, I definitely enjoyed the on throttle action! My setup would a yellow with black wheels and yellow seatbelts. Also awesome job Lori for rowing through that six speed like a thanksgiving day turkey

[@RaitisRides]

Very good points!

[@bigmacdaddy1234]

Lori did a great job with the camera. Two thumbs wayyy up!!!!!!!

[@ezpz4659]

The Cayman gt4 is the nicest looking track car ever

[@RaitisRides]

It is so balanced for sure

[@InvestBetter.]

Love the GT4 The only problem is, for the money, at your Porsche dealer, the best buy is the 911 Carrera 4S, with a glass roof, and the manual, for under $150k.😎

[@bluedog600]

Nice brother. Always great vids

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for having my back!

[@paulelliott682]

190 mph. That would explain the high pitch scream coming from the Twinkie box. LOL

[@Digiphex]

It's close to the top in my list of beautiful designs inside and out and the performance is at the top as well.

[@TheKopfjager]

Being early is definitely a treat! Thanks for the content Joe!

[@RaitisRides]

I’m so glad that you made it!

[@rolfsohlberg3963]

Dude...Love the video! I just got one IDENTICAL to that car except it has red brakes and 6K miles. I pick it up tomorrow. Very psyched.

[@petertakacs784]

Just bought one with clubsport packet and steel brakes. Love at first sight. Real drivers car... :)

[@joe718gt4]

Love mine. Got it before the prices went crazy. Added a JCR Superlight exhaust and BBS FI-R wheels (before they became nearly impossible to get too)

[@RaitisRides]

Man you nailed it Joe!

[@dominickirkwood]

Joe and Lori and Steve and keep up the work and I love the video 👍

[@Mechaniclemaniac]

The ADM list should read : 1. Professionally broken in by Joe Raiti $1,000 2. Market Adjustment $?,??? 3. Ceramic Paint Protection $2,000

[@RaitisRides]

You are so ver awesome!

[@Angelbonilla1982]

Holy!!!$140K!!!😮😮😮😮 gotta wait 12 years depreciation 😂😂

[@randycrayton5207]

😂😂😂 Well said …

[@RaitisRides]

GT models don’t depreciate much

[@RaitisRides]

@@randycrayton5207you are hilarious

[@randycrayton5207]

And you R🪨 CK Joe keep up the good, no ( GREAT ) work. We all know that Laurie does all the hard work though, you are just a by product !!! 🤣🤣😆

[@Angelbonilla1982]

The GT4 is the entry level!!! Holy Jesus!! gotta wait those 12 years to see have enough 4k retirement to take part to get one used 😂

[@jesuschristiscallingyou953]

19:02 Joe makes it sound naughty like we're about to pull off a bank heist or something! 😅

[@trigganometry168]

I regret not paying the $10k adm to move up to the GT4 but I would have needed to get carbon buckets and ceramic brakes so my $91k 2022 Cayman GTS sounds like a bargain.

[@banzaibadger]

Thats a beautiful machine

[@RaitisRides]

I’m glad that you think so!

[@danny30canes]

Love it beautiful review, beautiful car thank you!!

[@McLeanGary]

Porsche, there is no substitute! Awesome episode Lori and Joe!!!

[@RaitisRides]

We appreciate you Gary!

[@malcolmar]

This 718 GT4 in a manual is the car for me I was just put off a little by the tall gearing. I am legitimately saddened it is going away. Just got back from driving around town in my Type R and NOTHING beats the driving engagement you get in a nice 6-speed manual. My wife and I have been looking for a good RWD 6-speed manual sports car and the 718 GT4 fits the bill. I suspect the price of these GT4s with manuals will skyrocket in the aftermarket. If that is the case it all just makes it easier for me to choose the Lotus Emira in a manual which is not a bad consolation prize at all. Again well done team Raiti! Again folks, if you like any of these cars with manuals find a way to get one more sooner than later.

[@christianr772]

I’ve been on the list for the Emira for a year and a half. The comms from Lotus is pathetic and the rollout of the new car has been a flop. I’m still holding out, but the fact that they still have not cleared US regulations and are trying to “figure out” how to shoehorn the AMG engine as a mid engine…..I might pass. Already got on the list for other options but this will be in addition to the GT4 that I already have.

[@vagabond1776]

@@christianr772I’m not concerned. The rest of the world had been enjoying their Emira’s….we’ll get ours sooner than later. Lotus already has the 4banger running around but with no manual option I’m not even concerned. LOVE the look of the Spyder RS but same deal with no manual option.

[@malcolmar]

@@christianr772 Congrats! I have not even begun to jump into the craziness of trying to secure an allocation for an Emira. The engine option that I want is the bulletproof Toyota-based super charged V6. Big congrats on getting that GT4. Wow. I might just end up looking for a pre-owned since it does not look like there is much mechanicacally different with the later models. I also am looking at the new Acura Integra Type S. That looks like a seriously fun family hauler. Another car that really got my attention is the C7 Corvette Grand Sport with a manual. Those things are really holding their value at MSRP or above. It is eaither feast or famine and I know if I don't start getting these cars into my garauge, things are going to dry up preally fast. Enjoy your GT4 and good luck on your Emira.

[@joe718gt4]

The gearing thing sucks but nowhere near as bad as everyone thinks

[@malcolmar]

@@joe718gt4 Agreed. I with still take this car with its tall gearing manual than take a car with no manual at all.

[@Angelbonilla1982]

One of my favorite Porsche!! Behind the mighty 992 turbo S!!

[@RaitisRides]

That is so awesome!

[@Angelbonilla1982]

Joe gotta get one of these beast!! 911 turbo s or GT4

[@truthserum5310]

@@Angelbonilla1982 Two completely different class of cars. GT4 is a purist sports car, 911 Turbo is a Grand Touring car (PDK only). Fast, but kinda boring to drive. I enjoyed the heck out my 981. I've got plenty of seat time in the 992 911 Turbo S from my most recent track session at Barber Motorsports. Too much weight out back. Car was blazing fast, but nowhere near as toss able. Then, we jumped back into a 718 Cayman GTS 4.0, and man was the fun dialed up.

[@stevenpipitone4401]

Hey Joe great review, I had a 2016 Spyder that I miss dearly, do you like Porsches enough to ever own one some day? They are truly great drivers cars!!!

[@MrDaveaccord]

A proper sports car with a manual transmission and analog gauges. There is no substitute.

[@RaitisRides]

I love this car!

[@davidp2888]

Nice car, I'm staying with the 911 though. I'd love to drive one someday.

[@RaitisRides]

I hope you get the opportunity to do so David!

[@glucia2223]

I just took delivery of my 23 718 GTS and was cross shopping it against a 992 S. All Porsches are amazing and the 911 is incredible. But it has become a touring car and does not possess the visceral feel you get with a 718 GTS. If you want a true sports car, 718 is the way to go. If you want an amazing touring vehicle and need a back seat, the 911 is untouchable.

[@truthserum5310]

I've had both. I enjoyed my 981 FAR more than the 991 911 that I had. The 981/718 is a far superior driving machine than the rear weight biased 991 911. If you don't care about bragging the Cayman is far more enjoyable as a pure drivers car.

[@jakes5530]

My uncle cross shopped a 992 and a Cayman (both in GTS guise) and the C8 Z51. Went with the 992 gts 4. Most usable and daily drivable of the 3, and offers unreal performance especially with awd. Expensive but worth it

[@glucia2223]

@@jakes5530 Truly, you can’t go wrong with any Porsche. C8 is the outlier here and not in the same ballpark as a 718 or 992!

[@davonne225]

work of art

[@DejonBuick-jl2fx]

Wow, Joe what a beautiful car and,a reasonable price for a super car.

[@RaitisRides]

You are so very right about that!

[@quantx6572]

that color is awesome! wow, what a spec!

[@Scotford_Maconochie]

Yesterday I saw a 911 Turbo S in turquoise metallic, what a car!

[@jamesey76]

I wish you would have reviewed the 2021 Lotus Evora GT w/carbon fiber pack. Same weight and HP, but hydraulic steering in the Lotus. Would of liked your opinion between the 2 since they are so similar.

[@MisterMikeTexas]

Yeah! I remember "Baby Got Back". But if this were my Porsch, I'd be playing "Magic" by The Cars, followed by "Breakout" by The Scorpions.

[@billyjoebeanie4468]

Review the 718 Spyder soon!

[@joeymadden7456]

Wow thats a beauty

[@RaitisRides]

You can say that again

[@JJBIRDIEGOLF]

This car still available and which car dealership? Thank you Raiti

[@tonyrooster]

JJ - my eye balls dig the 718 much more these days as opposed to the old 911, plus it looks like it's smiling, all is well here in the Show Me State, LOVE

[@RaitisRides]

I’m glad that you are doing well!

[@nicholaswalker3230]

Hi Joe!. I cannot believe that you only have 58k Subscriber's. Thank you 😊

[@AntonioDiaz]

This thing is so clean! Wowwwwww

[@jlansdowne]

Joe and I have the same eating and drinking in the car policy

[@RaitisRides]

Great minds think a like

[@HansDelbruck53]

YES! With or without a glove box full of Skittles and a frunk filled with $100,000 bars.

[@RaitisRides]

I like the way you think!

[@Sincityraider]

Come on Powerball 🤞

[@MisterMikeTexas]

Charlie Harper (to his bro, Alan): Oh! You bought a Porsch! 😊

[@mwong987]

Great video, I like your presentation style.

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks Matt! That is really awesome of you to say.

[@damachine3]

I have a GT4 RS, 992 GT3 RS, and 992 GT3 (and 992 GT3 Cup and Macan S). I love them all, but I could still see a spot for this one in my collection. It's a great car. I almost bought one a couple of years ago...should have!

[@RaitisRides]

I think you should have as well!

[@colincharles9034]

Rub it in bro 😅 me and my Veloster turbo will have to do until payday 😅

[@thiccieredd9606]

Yeah man those are cool I think the GT3 RS is my favorite to drive (I have never driven any of those and I own a nissan sentra)

[@damachine3]

@@RaitisRides We still need to talk! Hope you are well!

[@damachine3]

@thiccieredd9606 If you've never driven any of them then how do you know the 992 GT3 RS is your favorite to drive? ;) I think my 992 GT3 is my favorite to drive because it's a manual.

[@momoknows]

I have lost track with al the Porsche models and numbers .. Not sure anymore what is what ..

[@RaitisRides]

Tune in and I will explain it fir you

[@momoknows]

@@RaitisRides lol I always do Great Vids

[@MrWolvee30s]

Like the sounds!

[@raist315]

I regret not having near enough money to get one. This my dream car. It'll be sad to see it go.

[@UIOP336]

This is my dream car. I drive a GT-I but this is going to be my car when I reach that mid life crisis...

[@gilbertferguson1685]

Nice review Joe. As a former owner of a Cayman S, I will admit it is a fine car. Didn’t care much for the engine noise right behind my head. A great handling car for sure, but I would not trade my 911 for it. Thanks 😎

[@Spirit_Dinosaur]

Not only is the price insane, but that's not even counting the hoops at the dealership you would have to jump through to even get an allocation. Objectively speaking there are so many more better options in the fast coupe segment: The Corvette C8, The Dodge Challenger Hellcat Redeye, The Mercedes AMG GT, The Nissan GTR, and The BMW M8 just to name a few.

[@Reaperguy67]

My dream spec is in blue or red with a red interior. They did a great job

[@RaitisRides]

You are so very right!

[@Reaperguy67]

@@RaitisRides thank you

[@anthonykiedis1765]

Unfortunately the GT4 isn't available with a red interior.

[@Reaperguy67]

@@anthonykiedis1765 ok. If it was, I think that whould still look good.

[@anthonykiedis1765]

@@Reaperguy67 they do have a black interior with red stitching and red seat belts though. Looks really good.

[@George-ux6zz]

Hey Joe! What do you think the Cayman could do against both the Camaro ZL1 and Z06?

[@virgilmonroe8565]

Yup they want everybody in bumper cars!!!!

[@mattmekhaeil]

It’s really sad this car is seeing a grave after this year. Shame some electric trash can will take this car’s spot

[@RaitisRides]

I totally agree with you!

[@kugelschreiber5678]

This is on purpose. Countries are moving to legislating/forcing the production of electric cars with a ban on ICE because “MuH EnViRoNmENt”. This is MUCH bigger than what ppl think.

[@GoHighOctane500LC]

Trash is the right word. Electric appliance.

[@mw66683]

Porshe may suffer the same fate as Ford it they think imposing electric is a good idea.

[@jeffs6090]

Have you driven a Taycan? They're phenomenal!! If you're biased against electric to begin with, then your opinion means nothing.

[@maxaguirre2925]

Now you have to do the gt4rs

[@RaitisRides]

I actually have!

[@roustabout4fun]

Its simplicity is elegant as far as looks.

[@milllerytme]

Soo beautiful

[@ezpz4659]

The Cayman gt4 is sooo tiny. Seeing it in person you can really see it. On camera you can't tell how tiny it is

[@RaitisRides]

This is true

[@randybrown6709]

It's criminal that these will soon be EVs. Glad I have one now, even though it's the 981 Cayman S MT6 and not the new 4.0. I still love the thing and it's a keeper for sure.

[@RaitisRides]

It really hurts for sure!

[@JamesDThomas1981]

I have same car too. I had at GT4 on order.

[@FLG8r]

12 Twinkies interior storage capacity + PBJ sandwiches on the front air splitter - the requisite food references - don't eat too much otherwise, you won't fit in the bucket seats; authentic engine sounds with performance to match; would be interested to see the electric version when it's released

[@LuisUrbieta]

Love the Porsche Cayman 718 GT4 I feel like this is the Apostle to the Super Cars and I feel that you know you've made it.

[@RaitisRides]

I think you may be right!

[@LuisUrbieta]

@@RaitisRides True

[@jakes5530]

Very close to one of the best sports cars ever built. Notice I said “sports” cars, not “supercars”.

[@RaitisRides]

It isn't a super car

[@cbjuice9621]

We meet again

[@RaitisRides]

Heck yeah

[@Irishmanbikes]

I LOVE your review Joe, honestly please post your videos as close to the launch time as possible. I hate having to wait 30 minutes to an hour to see your video when you say you are going to post it at 5:00 pm.

[@bbkangs]

You don’t have anything better to do on a Sunday than wait for a video to upload? 😂

[@RaitisRides]

Sorry my friend! My father needed help with something at his house. I will focus more next time.

[@Irishmanbikes]

@@RaitisRides Dad comes first!!

[@Aschoolbusandsimulatorfan2219]

Now my perfect car!

[@RaitisRides]

It’s a good one for sure!

[@bigslicksly9874]

Probably...this car is insane!

[@williampiscitello6394]

Beautiful car!

[@RaitisRides]

I’m so glad that you are digging this one

[@williampiscitello6394]

@@RaitisRides lots of room for twinkies in the front😂

[@funkyfurballs1078]

Hey, I wanted an outward on throttle! I get car sick looking back...

[@SibRevs]

I read that the gas model 718 Boxster/Cayman will still be produced in its current form till at least 2026.

[@paulelliott682]

That's the yellow interior accent missing on the anniversary 4Runner

[@wardellward]

I’m Digging that color

[@esemteckreal4873]

Love it!!!

[@455LT1]

Can we zonk all the button blanks on the center console? Thats an eyesore for that prodigious price!

[@colincharles9034]

Wouldve loved some POV for this on Throttle

[@RaitisRides]

I know how you feel! Thank you for the feedback

[@paulelliott682]

Is there any U.S. race tracks that have a Porsche Experience ?

[@milllerytme]

Soo sweet

[@tomdrummy4984]

Worth every penny…….if you have the $$$. Love the yellow stitching ! And the engine sound ❤️

[@RaitisRides]

You have very good taste Tom!

[@danielcaponera5771]

Ever since Porsche started to mass produce, they got a zonk from me. Soccer moms now drive porsche suvs. Corvettes are going down the same route. Once an incredible machine, the c8 is a boat and soon will be an suv as well.

[@IamNotTheAnswer]

I hated the boxster but it did save Porsche..

[@The-Variety-Vibes-Show2023]

cool dope car..

[@93ksj]

Thing is a little beast

[@sbrown9020]

Love this car. Cause its smaller. Almost all manufacturers have gone larger on the vehicles. Sometimes to much. But this and the rs3 kept the smaller footprint. And under 3500lbs And good look point out of the looks

[@Mario-lj7gm]

These were all spoken for already including the Spyder. I got one of the very last few new 2023 Spyder. There might be one or two inCalifornia asking $40-50k over msrp.

[@RaitisRides]

Oh wow that is crazy!

[@mohammadalanazi4977]

It would be great if you add photos of cars you mention during your talk, so we follow you without having to leave your video and search for them.

[@sonalmalhotra07]

Lovely Car 🚗

[@RaitisRides]

I’m glad that you like it

[@olivierdevries01]

Joe - Gotta ask. Since they are both in the same price range. Which is better, the GT4 or the Z06?? 🤔🤔🤔

[@RaitisRides]

I’m personally going GT4

[@jamesrogers7174]

HaHaHa, silly question, ZO6 !!!

[@paulelliott682]

That engine sound should be in Grand Theft Auto.

[@omarcortes5754]

This baby Porsche is a great car but is not the Porsche I would buy.

[@RaitisRides]

Which one is the one you would buy

[@Nathanvoie]

I want this for the cd player mostly

[@RaitisRides]

Oh heck yeah!