Porsche 718 Cayman T - Half the price of a GT4 but not half the car !

[@Lucky008aau]

The best Porsche is the one you can afford to buy and drive. I wanted a daily sports car that had already traveled most of its depreciation curve. So the best for me was a 2009 Cayman S w/ PDK and 72,000 miles. $28k out the door from a dealer.

[@pigeonhed13]

PDK on a daily driver is the way to go. Unless you only want your right arm looking like Popeye’s

[@YeDuMo]

The market for one these days is even better. Gotta love depreciation some times. I’m not far off getting one for 30k

[@final_mile_music9713]

I wanted a T. In the end, a regular Cayman came up with full leather, red contrast stitching, racetex headliner, carbon fiber trim and gear knob, GT sports wheel, Bose, PDLS+, Sports Chrono, PASM, PTV, sports pipes. It’s like a luxury T to me. All the dynamic goodies, an incredible interior (the red leather isn’t too bright, it’s really lovely). I’m not sure who specified it but clearly someone that loves driving. I bought it new in Indianapolis and road tripped it back home to Boston (1000 miles) so now it’s run in! I’ve had 400 hp+ cars. Great on the track but really frustrating on the roads around me. I wanted a car I could exploit and this is it. As for the sound, I love it. It sounds like an old school Porsche and the 718 race car was originally 4 cyl anyway. The 4.0 is lovely. But I’d be stuck in 2nd gear. All the time.

[@PetrolPed]

Nice 👌

[@michaelmich00]

But the T is produced very low numbers so resale and collectorsvalue is big

[@dominicrusho]

As a GT86 owner the intake sound is rather familiar! I think it sounds pretty good…

[@ddelis01]

The 718 T is really underrated. I tested all the variations and went with the T regardless of cost. The flat four is awesome and somewhat fixes the long gearing problems of the 4.0 with a lower redline. The added torque makes it a better B road car than the 4.0 IMO. Plus it has the trick rear diff which the video does not mention.

[@PetrolPed]

Yes it does 😜👍👍

[@StefBelgium]

Got it too. 2021 718T PDK. Put a Kline Innovation exhaust and a 100 cells sport cat. No to 62 mph in 3.7 sec and nearly 400 HP (392 exactly). Just pure joy to drive and incredibly sharp on the road. Very fast car!

[@Thisonegoestoeleven666]

Yes it does.

[@nateisright]

My thought as well. 300hp and that sweet six speed seem to be a great combination for most situations. Enjoy yours in good health!

[@akediord]

After talking myself out of a 992 911 C2S, I ordered and took delivery of a 2021 Cayman T in June of last year. The $53K USD delta between the two was just too great to overlook. I mean, that's another car in the stable, man. I had never driven a Cayman until the day I took delivery and as soon as I came off of the lot, I was on a twisty backroad, winding it up and marvelling at my good fortune to be able to own a car like this. I've gone through a lot of vehicles in the last 10 years, but the turn in, rotation of the 718 chassis and crispness of the 6MT gearbox was something I had never experienced prior and made me an instant, proud fan of my very first Porsche.

[@mysolutionsandopinions336]

On the button - Having just sold my Boxster 4.0 GTS (Manual) and bought the cheapest 718 Manual for the reasons mostly stated, I'm happy. The base car on 18"s really loses nothing and feels on UK roads the faster car. Also I'm not so apprehensive about going out in damp conditions and drive it a lot more - Its always ready to go, has more feel as there is more movement (missing the brakes and LSD though no biggie), the gearing feels about the same but you never feel you are in the wrong gear as the turbo will pull it from 3K revs whereas the N/A would keep you waiting then you are doing 75. It took me a while to realise that Porsche do really know what they are doing and the 718 4cyl is just fantastic in any form. Just buy the cheapest and enjoy it, forget the spec - your buying it to drive it not look at it! - It took me 2 years to realise. FYI I think the 4.0 is more economical, not much in it though!

[@MrRoyck10]

The flat four have been a part of Porsche history, I love my flat six but the flat four turbo 718 will piss all over my car, the 718 is a brilliant Porsche and deserves more respect. The flat four engines broadens the options for those who want the performance of turbocharged engine. Excellent contents.

[@PetrolPed]

I agree 👍

[@sandman2b]

I have a 718 Cayman S. Incredible drive and yes it is too much power for the street. I actually believe that it sounds great on revs and is actually nice that it is quieter when just driving about casually.

[@antonylacroix6475]

Nice balanced review - as a serial porsche owner my most recent 4 have been 997GTS , 991 GT3 , 718 Boxster T and now 718 Spyder ( due December ‘22) and the T stands up against all of them - ignore the 4 cylinder haters look and understand Porsche 4 cylinder history and I recommend driving the T before commenting just as you’ve done as it’s a fabulous nimble car

[@siempre289]

why do you say the T stands up against all of them? even the Spyder??

[@antonylacroix6475]

@@siempre289 having had the Spyder for a year and driven UK and Europe and track in it , that is the stand out car - it does everything just somewhat better IMO but the T is still a great and probably under rated car

[@mitchellguillot8505]

I own 718 Boxster T, put a Soul muffler delete exhaust on it, and it sounds blissful! I love my T!!! It's perfect as my auto-x car!

[@PetrolPed]

👍

[@doctorleitz4795]

Great review, as always. I am constantly amazed by the snobbishness of people regarding the Flat 4 engine. Flat 4 engines are where Porsche began for goodness sake! The 356 twin cam flat 4 engines are hallowed units. My daughter has a 718 Cayman with sports exhaust option, and I think it sounds great. It’s no slouch either. I have a 991.2 Turbo, which sounds tame by comparison. Yes, the 4.0 flat 6 is wunderbar of course, but to my mind, the 4 cylinder 718s units (2 litre base’, (…’only’ 300ps), or the 2.5 litre S) are very capable, potent and characterful, and unfairly dismissed, either by blind prejudice, or because some people know nothing of Porsche’s history and heritage.

[@micraw714]

Well said!

[@PetrolPed]

Yep 👍

[@michal.laskowski.]

cayman T and carrera T are the smarts men choices and simply perfect daily cars. Simple tune and those are weapons of a cars...

[@PetrolPed]

👍

[@jono8606]

Great video. I still can’t get over the 2.0 4cyl lump. So I’ve ordered a GTS 4.0… whoops.

[@neilturner6749]

You did the right thing believe me

[@timmy6012]

Another cracking video Pete. Always happy to see content involving Harbour Cars, a great team of Porsche enthusiasts! I agree totally with you that the Cayman T is overlooked. You can definitely exploit the 2.0L engine much easier on UK roads than one of the more powerful engined models. I had a 981 Cayman which I drove far more enthusiastically than the 911 GTS that I chopped it in for. Less sometimes really is more! That Cayman T will make someone really happy pretty soon I’m sure! 😁👍🏼

[@PetrolPed]

They are a great bunch of guys 👍

[@thedrivebygg]

Great video Pete, and a really rare spec. I test drove a PDK base 718 boxster and it was epic and for £35 - £40k its alot of car for the money. My mate recently purchase a 987 2.7 boxster manual for just under £6k with 150k miles on the clock, it was so good im tempted to do the same with some research. When you reach £50k it opens up the options, Cayman R, 987 Spyder, 981 GTS, all great cars depends what you want. Thanks for the video you have a new subscriber.

[@philipparkes5682]

Hi Ped Well done my friend, balancing the book for the 4 cylinder cars, which were not welcomed by many on release. You have made the point again, with which I agree, 300bhp has got to be the sweet spot for our roads. No doubt this will be challenged.

[@PetrolPed]

I’m sure it will 😂

[@final_mile_music9713]

Totally agree. I’ve has much more powerful cars but they are very frustrating. The 300hp is perfect for the road. I have it, in manual, but specced a bit like a T with PASM, sports Chrono, PTV, PDLS+, but nicer interior with full leather carbon fiber trim and gear stick etc…l it’s amazing.

[@guylambrechts2303]

Perfect spec, nice color sheme! Lovely. With the correct budget it would've be mine tomorrow. Great video!

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks 🙏🏻

[@DM-MayBee]

Back to your Best, great video and review. This is you at your pinnacle with this content and type of insight PP. Please keep this type of content coming our way .... Please and thank you.

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks mate. Will do 👍

[@geoffchaplin2123]

The lower powered porschers are better to drive, because you have to drive them and rev them out.great review!

[@clu4u]

Best mod for these cars is the Porsche short shifter, $700 list price. I kid you not, it’s like a rifle bolt. I put it in my 987S and my 981 Spyder has it stock. No regrets, get it ASAP.

[@PetrolPed]

Nice 👌

[@sandman2b]

Happy Veterans Day from the USA.

[@LivingLifeSlower]

Slaves to your capitalist overlords.

[@PetrolPed]

Indeed 👊

[@Johnmcs1]

It is amazing how everyone has to have the S version or above with Porsche's, but if they would actually drive the base model or in this instance the T with the base engine, they would realise just how good they are (being said as a 997.2 base Carrera owner). I absolutely love the spec, it's exactly what I think the T should be.

[@PetrolPed]

👍

[@HQBProductions]

A very fair review Peter…the “only 300bhp” is barely significant in the real world of driving with speed camera bike man potentially around every corner. My SL has “only 306 bhp” yet will punch any limit in seconds and is all you really need except for carpark banter. I wondered you have driven a Macan S/GTS which is not the purest’s car but my wife can’t get in anything low now so a fast SUV is fairly much our only choice…and we are not buying a Micra Hybrid whatever anybody says!! Looking forward to the next review….😀😀😀😀

[@PetrolPed]

Drive a Macan GTS a few years ago. Brilliant car 👌 kzbin.info/www/bejne/r3rPpmeljZdoeZY

[@stevecade857]

People tend to buy sports cars as much with their heart as they do with their head. My heart still says my Porsche should have a flat 6. It's their heritage. It's their sound. I don't care it doesn't have as much bottom end grunt as a turbo car I like it being docile when cruising and then a screaming banshee when your pushing on. Of the 718 models the 4.0 GTS (flat 6) is the one for me as I can't stretch for a GT4 RS.

[@alasdairwilson4806]

Nice car and a point well made about the cost versus fun ratio.Nicely driven as always.

[@PetrolPed]

Cheers Alasdair 👍

[@s10lucky]

Brings back some nice memories seeing Harbour cars. Mine was sat just where the ‘T’ was for collection. Looks like a brilliant drivers car. I think one day, money willing I will scratch the GT4 itch, though I am so happy with my 981S at the moment, it wont be yet. Another great review Pete, thank you 👍

[@PetrolPed]

I’d love a GT4 too 😬

[@s10lucky]

@@PetrolPed as I sell houses for a living I think I may wait a while to see how things pan out 🤦🏼‍♂️ 😂

[@willstillo72]

I would love one of those and pretty affordable second hand. Been looking at them for a while now. Really nice video and very timely!

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks bud 👍

[@ginggur17]

You are definitely a better Porsche salesman, hands down in my opinion buddy. 👍

[@celliott16]

I think regardless of the Cayman you have, you're having fun in a cracking car, I recently sold my 4.0 GTS which for me is the ultimate road Cayman (too fast for UK roads in reality though), I treated myself to a weekend car in the form of an old base 987.1 2.7 Cayman..... It's genuinely 90% of the fun of the GTS on the twisty stuff, these cars are the ultimate in fun. (Manual obvs 😂)

[@alannorman1773]

Fascinating video thanks. Looks a great car for the price and a great spec. Thanks ❤

[@PetrolPed]

Glad you enjoyed it 👍

[@garrymatthews4430]

Great one as always, have to say it looks a lot better than I first thought. Mind you a Porsche is always good!!!

[@PetrolPed]

They are 👍

[@strebrr]

I love the Cayman T, and I love the flat 4 turbo 🙏 Compared to the GT4 it is waaay more subtle, has less fuel consumption etc. That's what I love for a sports car, you can really use it and drive long roadtrips comfortably. Let's hope for used car prices finally come down again, then I'm going for it.

[@seanutsch5145]

lol...who cares about Fuel Consumption on a sports car when its doing its thing....

[@strebrr]

@@seanutsch5145 me

[@seanutsch5145]

@@strebrr and you aren't the demographic for the GT4 anyway.

[@strebrr]

@@seanutsch5145 what

[@Murtayafourfun]

As always late to the posts mate, but what a peach of a drivers car! Sounds really good for a 2.0 flat four. I can’t wait to see your review on the GT4RS too, that will be Uber epic!

[@peterj5751]

The biggest difference between the 2.5 and 2l is meant to be the throttle response, especially at lower revs in city driving, due to the bigger capacity and the variable vane turbo. As a GTS owner, did you find this noticeable and significant? I am ordering as we speak but I can’t find a 2.5l Boxter or Cayman S to drive here in Adelaide in Australia. I have only driven the 2l.

[@PetrolPed]

The 2.5 does have a bit more low down but it’s marginal. It clearly has more overall performance though. If budget is tight then the 2.0 delivers a great deal 👍

[@peterj5751]

@@PetrolPed thanks. But presumably if you can stretch to it you would still go for the 2.5?

[@PetrolPed]

Oh yes 🙌

[@peterj5751]

@@PetrolPed thanks. Great channel too. I’ve just discovered it and a. Working through the back videos. 👍

[@michaelschneider-]

@@PetrolPed +1 .Agreed. . The 2.0l turbo 300PS Cayman or Boxster is nothing to be shy of. . A superb 2.0 Porsche engine.

[@peterrichardson9248]

The 718 has a great chassis and excellent handling and economy. The sound on startup on choke is sadly Beetle 1600 with a hole in the exhaust. Once warm the engine sounds ok but just ok. Performance is great but has a bit of turbo lag from low revs. Torque is excellent. On a motorway on zero boost the sound on the cruise is great but pull out to overtake and the engine starts to boom, even in a Boxster with the roof up. In a Cayman it could be a nasty sound.

[@coltoncleveringa8004]

Very nice car Sir Pete! Great review and a great option!! Caymans have always been a car that catches my eye.

[@johnbrown3951]

Porsche is not a car that has ever excited me until my brother in law took me out in his Cayenne and that changed my mind a little but I am a JLR guy so I will stick with the i-Pace for now and enjoy passing petrol stations at speed and not having to check my bank balance. Really enjoyable watch as usual I like this format almost a dog walk film but in a car.

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks John 👍

[@philhares3937]

Cracking car, I've been toying with the idea of buying a bmw z4 but after seeing some reviews they are heavier than porcshe's and don't handle as well, so I think when I have enough money I will buy a boxter s

[@PetrolPed]

👌👍

[@vedelcarby773]

Great video pete. I didn't know you can get a porsche in a 2.0 with over 300 hp ( that's impressive)

[@Encourageable]

I’ve never owned or even driven a Porsche before but I’ve settled my mind on purchasing the Cayman T. As a 60 year old may I ask?: Racing Yellow or Guards Red? PDK or manual? I’m fine with either. Cayman T logo on side? Y/N

[@PetrolPed]

Yellow - Manual - Logo 👌

[@siempre289]

yellow - PDK - logo. pdk is great and fun

[@KaGiMa2405]

Another nice video. Combination of information, entertainment and good content

[@PetrolPed]

👍

[@carlstevens3850]

Great content Ped, I’m a bit marmite with this car, I get all the upgrades and price point which sounds great.....wait for it......But, It’s more than vanilla but less than fire, I’d personally check the piggy bank and have a bit of fire rather than having to explain and justify to everyone “yes I know it’s only two litres...but” Best C

[@PetrolPed]

I get that 👍

[@Bergie_78]

I had a look at the white one in there with the yellow stitching, it was a lovely looking car and I was going to book a test drive. Really well priced for the spec!

[@PetrolPed]

Yep 👍

[@kineticU]

Agree with you Pete. Even in the USA the GT4\Spyder are overkill. I almost sold my 718 Spyder, as I really enjoy my current Subaru BRZ boxer engine almost equally. I should have held on the base 718 Boxter.

[@ianrobinson9243]

The yellow GT4 is a very discrete looking car for those that want to blend in with all the other cars on the road.

[@718YellowSubmarine]

I guess it all depends. Some people have better hearing than others... At parking speeds, the flat four sounds broken as far as I am concerned. Hence I would get a 981 for this budget. And a 2018 718 S owner I happen to know sports a (current) list price of 122000€ (!) compared to the 109000€ list (in 2020, prices are up now) for my 718 Spyder so one of us payed to much and it isn't me.

[@kevinnunn1]

Excellent video as ever & look forward to watching your experience of driving the Cayman GT 4RS & totally agree the Cayman T is the perfect daily driver car for someone on a tight budget to be a Porsche owner & the T looks perfect in Carrera White.

[@mysolutionsandopinions336]

It's not about budget - its about the best car Porsche make! it's just hard to get your head around it because the propaganda wont let you believe it. Manual car though, the PDK doesn't suit the 4cyl. EV daily drive + 718 for the price of a GTS/911

[@KAM-666]

Nice review, I went left field with that kind of budget and purchased a p300 F type Remis edition, same bhp, same 4 pot, but I’ve noticed two things, firstly the colour is so striking ( French racing blue) and secondly people let you out at roundabouts and junctions🤣.

[@PetrolPed]

Nice 👌

[@DarrenJMHughes]

I hear what you are saying Pete, having a car that is lighter with a smaller engine you can exploit it more often more of the time than if you had a faster more powerful car. I did not know there was a Cayman T. This looks a lovely car, just for me not in white. What does the T stand for? Is it Touring as in the cars from the late 60’s? Fab video Pete.

[@PetrolPed]

Yep…Touring 👍

[@Filip70]

I think the best way to describe cayman t is like a gts for a base cayman. Brings a few options as standard(most importantly Limited slip diff),you can tick some boxes not available on base cayman and in the end it is slightly cheaper than base cayman if both are speced the same. So its a value pack,and i personaly think it is probably best value(smileys) for money sportscar.

[@PetrolPed]

Love that 👍

[@michaelstaunton1632]

Enjoying the great content as usable well done 👍👍

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks Michael 👍

[@danielheathcote5625]

Great points re the fun v price factors - couldn’t agree more. Yes, the six cylinders sounder ssssooo buttery - BUT I’d be absolutely delighted with the 4 cylinder car if the choice was that or something different. I’d have a great time enjoying it!

[@PetrolPed]

👍

[@ThatCaymanGuy]

great video! if i had the opportunity to upgrade from my 987.1 Cayman S. id go for a Cayman GTS its not a quite as a GT4 but more than the S and naturally aspirated!

[@Collioure232]

The worry I would have for the turbo engined 718’s would be the depreciation against the new 4.0 GTS. I think it could be pretty brutal in next few years, especially for poorly optioned cars. With that said, you’ll probably be able to pick up some real bargains in the next few years if you do want the turbos

[@andrewbrown5636]

Values on the turbo 718’s are holding up very well, just traded mine in for what I paid 2 yrs ago for a 991.2. The 718S was a lot quicker than my previous 981S and probably on par with the 4.0

[@blasphemicwhale]

I hope the value of them drops insane so I can pick one up lol

[@ozgury813]

I wouldn't bet on it. When they move to EV with the next gen in two years this would have been your last chance of buying a Cayman with manual. Plus the sound difference between 981 vs 718 would be negligible when we have the EV cayman/boxster...

[@final_mile_music9713]

I just got a new manual, fully loaded base. It’s perfect. A keeper. Full leather interior too!

[@mpa1931]

I'm not sure if they would depreciate, the 4.0 GTS is in a whole other league in terms of pricing. It shouldn't affect the 2.0 value that much.

[@vicentealvarez1618]

Wow greatest & wonderfull car , more yet manual gear box , mechanical pure!!!! great video, thanks for your review, salute you!!!

[@PetrolPed]

Glad you liked it!

[@kaivaksdal]

Petrolped - you should try my 450bhp Cayman base model. So much more go than a gt4 for less than half the money 👍

[@garyrendle535]

Hi Pete. Interested to know how you would rate this against the Jaguar F type 2 litre, as you have driven that also. Are they chalk and cheese as drivers cars? The Jag gets resoundly panned by reviewers mainly for its lack of soundtrack compared to its bigger brothers, but as you said, it drives well with less weight up front. But it’s still a heavy car. I keep looking at the F type, and it’s closer to my budget, but would you say this Porsche is well worth the stretch financially? It would be mainly for refined GT cruising with occasional B road blasts.

[@PetrolPed]

The Porsche is a better drivers car, especially with the manual. Still love the 2L F Type. Drives lovely and plenty quick enough but as you say just missing the sound track that is so important to the F Type 👍

[@lukebonham8216]

I really did enjoy this video… your insights were class but, it’s fair to say, your passenger looked pretty petrified! 😂

[@PetrolPed]

That was more to do with the camera than my driving 😂

[@simonturner3893]

Love watching your videos i love all your cars and both of your dogs .

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks Simon 👍

[@simonr6165]

Great video - thanks Pete. You could always px yours for a manual Boxster T?

[@PetrolPed]

😂😂😂

[@footey7670]

Nice spec for sure Pete. They have some sweet rides at Harbour cars 👍🏻🇨🇦🍻

[@oesterga]

Nice teaser for the next cayman video - I will be looking forward to watching that one :)

[@PetrolPed]

Picking it up today but it chucking it down with rain 😮

[@oesterga]

@@PetrolPed not the best weather for 500bhp rear-wheel drive - drive carefully :) I am not going to change my daily S4 ride but starting looking at Cayman some time ago. My favorite is the 981 - i just think the design of the reas is so smooth, the way the spoiler continues into the rear lights. Really nice....

[@johnhemming2543]

Shame this wasn't a back to back against your car. Would be interesting to hear about the power advantage of your GTS vs the sports chaise set up of the T, are they similar performance in real world driving?

[@PetrolPed]

Yeah very close 👍

[@TIM612826]

Another cracking vlog budd! The sweet spot 4 sure with that porsche! 👍

[@PetrolPed]

👍

[@johnyacoub69]

Adding carbon buckets and PCCBs to a T is kind of kind of missing the point/ defeating the purpose of the T, and the bang for the buck it provides.

[@dangreasley7934]

Cool vid Pedro, really enjoyed this one.

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks Dan 👍

[@witton6475]

Waiting patiently to make my move for an S or even push the boat out for a GTS.

[@PetrolPed]

Nice 👌

[@neilturner6749]

Push that boat out, my friend. It’s well worth the extra ££

[@MrGMawson2438]

Great video guys 👌

[@Manis-World]

A 718 S or GTS (2.5l) with a simple APR tune (421hp/417tq) is my version of the ultimate GT car that you can daily drive without feeling guilty 🤠

[@nigel.w]

I think the manual transmission is essential with the 2L engine. IMO, it's not good with the PDK.

[@PetrolPed]

Yeah the manual with short shift is just fab 👌

[@ribbles1699]

I'd have to say no to the T, even if the alternative is an older and slower car. The sound of an NA flat-6 a few inches behind my back is what made me obsess over the platform to begin with. It's _alive_ and _angry_ - a sound that never comes across properly on video, and is a _must_ experience for every enthusiast.

[@gileswardle76]

18:24 "stick a wing on the back". No, no, no; vulgar, ostentatious, nonsense. You're right about the noise of the flat-4 though, it's a different sound, not a bad sound; more percussion than wind instrument. Have done over 25,000 joyous miles in my T from new in under 18months. Superb daily driver/ B-road blatter and more than competent track day car. You forgot to mention the cloth door pulls🤷‍♂️.

[@PetrolPed]

We did talk about them. Great car 👌

[@gatoraddison]

Great video. Nice ride. Comparisons to the GTS?

[@PetrolPed]

Not quite as quick but quick enough. Love the manual box but PDK is amazing 👍

[@gatoraddison]

@@PetrolPed would go with a PDK?

[@grahamwest1079]

Nice spec, as always a good review.

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks Graham 👍

[@a.bloke2.0alwayslearning.23]

Is that the New new Beetle ? I DO hope it has the traditional Flower insert ! .

[@jeffabbott463]

300bhp all you need for British roads! Especially with that level of engagement it seems! Still out of my range though unfortunately!

[@LINDA-hc1wl]

Hello 👋 How are you doing today?

[@paulmauserarchive2579]

I bought mine this year, great car.

[@stephenagnew670]

trouble watching Pete is costing me a fortune I now own a mini jcw an a rs megane 300 manual an now I want a cayman bad lol it could be worse I suppose good video mate big hello from aus

[@PetrolPed]

LOL…sorry mate 😂

[@1BLUEMEANIE]

Fingers crossed for 6 numbers this Saturday Great car 👍

[@PetrolPed]

Exactly 😂

[@wings9925]

Yes you can rev out the 2.0 4-pot more on those roads, but there's little reward in doing so: They don't sound good and have given most of their 'oomph' before 4,500rpm. Conversely the 6-pot loves to be revved and sounds amazing doing so. So much of the character is different and worse. It would always be a 981 for me, over a 718. Unless we're talking GT4 or GT4RS

[@strebrr]

I've driven the 981 S and the 718 base. Liked the 718 flat 4 more. Better everyday usability. Flat 4 sounds great, too.

[@wings9925]

@@strebrr it really doesn't sound great. Not for a £50k+ car. An i30N sounds better. Hell, even a Golf R sounds better with an Akrapovič exhaust. I've had the pleasure of a GT4RS: Now that sounds good!!

[@strebrr]

@@wings9925 i30 N sounds great, yes, but you can't compare inline 4 to flat 4. Flat 4 sounds very special and it is very special in today's car world.

[@wings9925]

@@strebrr hmm, I think you can compare ‐ and so do most buyers, particularly when the M2 has 6 cylinders and the Golf, S3, i30N and others have better sounding engines that are arguably better geared and more practical. Don't get me wrong, I love the Cayman and have had Porsches before, but the move to a 4-pot was a sad day. Inevitable foe the more 'cooking' models, but sad. I'm glad other people buy them though, because that helps keep the average CO2 down and allows cars like thr GT4RS to exist

[@strebrr]

@@wings9925 as I said, I've driven one and loved it. Many people say they hate it but have never driven one or heard one in real life.

[@stevie007]

Hi Peds 🙏🙏

[@PetrolPed]

Hi 👋

[@mikejoseph425]

Pity Porsche don’t do a Mazda RF equivalent with a hard top convertible giving the best of both worlds.

[@shirleyboy8859]

I have always like the Look of the Cayman.... A very Pretty Car.... It was looked down on when it came out if I remember correctly..... Would love a drive in one.... :-))

[@PetrolPed]

They drive brilliantly 👌

[@shirleyboy8859]

@@PetrolPed Well it is a Porsche... :-))

[@briangriffiths114]

Way out of my price league but very desirable car.

[@caymanista2906]

The GT4 is from another planet

[@nehok]

I think lowering the T another 15mm and putting lower offset wheels or just wheel spacers and slightly wider tires would really punch up the look. The factory wheel tire combo on the gt4 is super agressive in comparison.

[@PetrolPed]

I agree 👍

[@siempre289]

hey man I'm just thinking these days about lowering another cm or so my T. what's the difference with GT4 wheels tho? thx!

[@tommy516]

The T is good but is great with an ECU flash, maybe even perfect?

[@PetrolPed]

👍

[@QuitMC]

The best new non GT Porsche currently in the lineup.

[@nigel.w]

One of their other cars has been on my watch list for a few weeks.

[@PetrolPed]

Which one ?!

[@nigel.w]

@@PetrolPed The dark blue met 991.1 Carrera Cab PDK.

[@davecrook7029]

That spec is mega, great looking car

[@jamiep61]

I enjoyed watching the Video 😊

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks Jamie 👍

[@DaleSteel]

If your going to buy any gt series it MUST be the 3.8 or 4.0

[@ianmcwilliams6453]

Racing Yellow GT4 without ceramic brakes, so red instead of yellow calipers?

[@PetrolPed]

Yep 😬

[@woosha10]

Nice car great video . Don’t mind the car . Good fun drivers car .

[@ninchalla_creates]

Still kinda wish they put the 2.7 in it but still a great bargain

[@jon8687]

For me a T would be the sweet spot with a Cayman. Goldilocks. I suspect you are quite right that the 2.0 is more than sufficient. Price performance ratio is just right. That particular vehicle looks a credit to its previous owner. Sadly, where I live, the T was never available for sale. Thanks for the good review, Petrol Ped.

[@pobinr]

The alpine 110s is similar power but two or three hundred kg lighter!

[@aaronschen9896]

6mt T with ceramics and buckets must be the lightest porsche available

[@chrisclokey4840]

Interesting to see that Harbour cars are now promoting and stocking the T, I contacted them about 6 months ago when I was considering selling my Boxster T and they weren’t interested in it. It is a very highly optioned car, and In showroom condition.

[@PetrolPed]

Interesting 🤔

[@corgi_leonberger7233]

If you liked the Cayman T you should drive a 991.2 Carrera T - fantastic street car with much shorter gearing compared to GT4's and Spyders etc.

[@PetrolPed]

I’d love to 👍

[@Lucky008aau]

@@PetrolPed The 991 T is almost as fast as my 987.2 S on the track too.

[@trev8591]

I wouldn't put a wing on, Pete. A little "poseur wannabe" for me. BUT, unless you're a track day hero who wants the edge with a GT4, that would be a fabulous daily - just worried where I'd put the shopping!

[@PetrolPed]

Loads of luggage space bud…honestly 👍

[@trev8591]

@@PetrolPed 😂😂😂

[@hansbig7550]

Owned a GT4 and now a 718 T, not half the price by far.