Porsche 718 Cayman In-depth Review | PDK & Sports Chrono

Wow...Welcome back to Life In Motion on KZbin and welcome to 2021!
I'm back and I'm kicking off the year with the Porsche 718 Cayman. I take you through an in-depth look at the car. I discuss styling, performance, the 718 range, financing, and my thoughts on the car.
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[@DriverGuy23]

You hit the nail on the head when you mentioned not being bored with the PDK. The PDK is the only auto I’ve ever been entirely connected to, and I’ve driven manuals my whole life. It is not boring whatsoever. It’s so smart when you’re driving hard & never done anything I didn’t want it to. Also, driving with the paddles is quite entertaining. Also, I don’t know any other flat-4 that sounds like this one with the Sports Exhaust, it sounds very good & not like a Subaru at all.

[@LifeInMotionuk]

Well said! Completely agree 👍🏻

[@mickyeverton]

Many Thanks, purchased one a few days ago!! Peace From London. 🙏

[@LifeInMotionuk]

Awesome, enjoy!

[@garethmat1]

Nice presenting style. Keep it up!

[@LifeInMotionuk]

Thanks! Trying something different 👌🏻

[@981_pdk3]

Nice review and glad you enjoy the PDK. What I have now realised having owned 981 and upgraded it with Porsche options such as X73 suspension it’s all about the spec determines how quick it is particularly around a track. So you can make your Porsche out perform those hot hatches if you want.

[@capuchinseven]

With a quick look at Fastest Lap shows the Golf R can't keep up with even a base 718 on pretty much most/all tracks, let alone something like a 718 T with PASM/LSD/Vectoring. In fact most hatches struggle to keep up in lap times with a 718.

[@aaronnegru8234]

Greate review. Chanel has great potential 👌

[@LifeInMotionuk]

Thank you! 🙌🏻

[@moose4165]

wow bro ur production quality is just as good as other car youtubers!

[@LifeInMotionuk]

Thanks man! 🙌🏻

[@ErGalang]

Love this Car 😎

[@LifeInMotionuk]

🙌🏻

[@max99x]

Nice spec, I had the 981 Cayman S in the same colour, LOVED the car, have to say if I went back to a Cayman I'd go back to the 981 purely for the sound of it which is just another level.

[@LifeInMotionuk]

Very nice! You can’t get away from the 981 sound - I guess why the GTS and GT4 still have the N/A engines

[@max99x]

@@LifeInMotionuk not been in a 718 though but heard they are good fun! No more sports cars for me for bit though as baby on the way haha

[@LifeInMotionuk]

Yeah are really good fun! And a very useable sports car - ah perhaps in years

[@dana.4263]

I have almost the same car but an S and in Graphite Blue….love it to death!

[@LifeInMotionuk]

Very nice! Awesome to hear

[@jonathanl2748]

Great choice on the Sport Plus seats. I think too many people over look this option and would have liked it better than the basic seats.

[@LifeInMotionuk]

They are a really good seat, full leather and some electric adjustability!

[@capuchinseven]

Hey, the Sports Chrono Sports Response button doesn't give extra boost, it takes whatever mode you're in and gives you maximum throttle response and with the PDK give you the fastest gear change while also putting you right in the rev range that you'd need for over taking; it doesn't add any extra power or boost. Also, even with a quick look at Fastest Lap shows the Golf R can't keep up with even a base 718 on pretty much most/all tracks, let alone something like a 718 T with PASM/LSD/Vectoring. In fact most hatches struggle to keep up in lap times with a 718.

[@jack0939]

Keep up the great work! You’ll be monitozed soon ;)

[@LifeInMotionuk]

Thanks! Really appreciate all the support 🙌🏻

[@BobK5]

Nice video and informative thanks. I bought a BMW coupe because of its looks, it looked great to me. However, the ride quality was shockingly bad unless you were on brand new tarmac, the manual box wasn’t good when taking off in first or in traffic, the coil packs failed, something else, a sensor, failed causing a stack up with the dealer ‘we’re not BMW, we’re a franchise so we’re not responsible’. Oh yeah I said, what are those three great big letters over your door saying, because I reckon it says BMW! In the end they paid half and made me feel grateful as they weren’t obliged to pay anything. (Even though the failures on my car were being commonly reported and obviously a manufacturing/design issue that shouldn’t have been sold to me. Then the front near side coil spring broke at 20,000 miles. The garage said they’d replace it for £300. I said, surely they should be fitted in pairs? Groan, alright but it’ll cost you, attitude. That was me done with BMW. I was tempted with a new M240i at one stage but didn’t like the small tank and fuel range and had promised myself not to go back to BMW or ever buy another car just because I loved the look of it. I got rid off the BM and got a new VW Golf Gti pp 7.5. Dual clutch. Dcc etc It looks good, does everything I want, is faster than the BM, much more economical and is great to drive and didn’t cost a fortune. I’d say it’s the best car I’ve ever owned, not the most prestigious but the best nonetheless. Here’s the problem, I’ve had the Gti for 3 years, didn’t like the new golf 8 and decided not to change. Then I saw a gorgeous Cayman S, oh look at that, that’s what I’ve been looking for 😀 Hmm, I would have gone for a manual Cayman s but Porsche have admitted that the gearing in the Cayman models is far too long, to the point of being ridiculous. They knew that when they made and sold the cars. Ok I’ll go with the PDK, but I’m feeling like ‘who are these Porsche people?’, if they’re happy to put an inappropriate gearbox in what should be a sports car and just let the customer get on with it, 105 mph in third, what else have they done or are doing to get away with ‘bodging’ their Caymans up. I’ve seen video reviews suggesting the seats are very uncomfortable and real back breakers after 45 miles and evidence of faults appearing in the car only to be told ‘it’s normal’ by the Porsche dealer. The cost of options is extortionate, the cost of parts and repairs, dropping the engine just to change the oil, is also off putting and yes I could afford it, but I’d rather do something else with my money than pour it into Porsche’s pockets for nothing. But I’m stuck with the ‘ I love the look and layout of the Cayman, it’s a natural progression for me’ or is it a huge money pit laying in wait for a sucker. While I’m making my mind up I’ll happily zoom around in my Gti and hopefully not see another Cayman soon 😱

[@LifeInMotionuk]

Thanks for the comment! Your BMW experience sounded awful! I’m glad the GTi has been a great car for you. I was only considering the PDK for my Porsche so I didn’t experience the manual. I must admit I have had a few comments of “oh that’s normal with Porsche” and so have let some stuff go. On the flip side, I’ve had the car nearly 3 years and have only had to change the tyres and had some minor work done to unblock a fan…I always believe with cars if you can get a car out of your head for a week, go and check it out - if it’s still on the mind then take one for a drive and see what happens ;)

[@BobK5]

@@LifeInMotionuk aaaaaaargh, after watching your video and posting my comment, which I think now was just my way of convincing myself not to go down the Cayman route, I decided to go down to my local dealer, just for a look, as it’s a nice day, and hope it puts me off 😂 Thanks again for video, but I wish you hadn’t posted it 🥰 Here’s a link to the manual box long gearing issue www.carscoops.com/2020/05/porsche-admits-the-cayman-gt4s-gearing-is-too-long/

[@LifeInMotionuk]

Good to hear! Enjoy it 👌🏻

[@joypadee4289]

I’d love a white one 🥰

[@TheHazzaaHD]

How are you finding your Porsche still? Really love the look of the 718 Cayman. Does it feel punchy? Considering changing my F56 S for one with the PDK as an everyday car

[@LifeInMotionuk]

I’ve actually changed now but I really loved the car! It has the perfect amount of power, and with rear wheel drive, it felt exciting! It would be a great updated from the F56

[@alihaq1420]

Hi there....Great video. Going back to the running costs. Tax is not 450 a year its 150 for 12 months or 82.50 6 months. If you do a monthly direct debit it would cost tax per month 12.50 is. Thanks 😊

[@LifeInMotionuk]

Going to have to disagree with you there as I paid my tax before Christmas at £450

[@flyween]

Hi, notice u mention the ride comfort is superb. Do u have PASM spec on your 718?

[@LifeInMotionuk]

This car does not have PASM, but I’ve recently driven a car with PASM on the same wheels as this and it rides much better!

[@flyween]

@@LifeInMotionuk such an awesome car overall

[@francistsui4931]

I love the sport plus seat but hate the “high tech” cup holder!

[@LifeInMotionuk]

Agreed, not so high tech is it

[@kelv8490]

what editing program do you use?

[@LifeInMotionuk]

Final Cut Pro X 👍🏻

[@luvy0x]

so whats the car colour ?i love it a lot

[@LifeInMotionuk]

It’s called Agate grey 👍🏻

[@jasonwong974]

Is the gts 400bhp? I thought it was closer to 360.

[@LifeInMotionuk]

Yeah the new 718 GT4 has got around 414bhp 👌🏻

[@abdmjd2231]

718 cayman ahhhhh

[@LifeInMotionuk]

😈

[@abdmjd2231]

This is aerokit

[@abdmjd2231]

Or

[@abdmjd2231]

Wich year bro cayman

[@LifeInMotionuk]

2018 👍🏻

[@5gcoffeecroissantbaker]

How do you get to the engine to idk.. fix some stuff? genuine question

[@LifeInMotionuk]

So there’s oil and coolant at the top and then I assume you go in from underneath on, or at least take the rear bumper off - I’m not 100% FYI!

[@Malcom2345]

Awesome car, would buy the soft top version for those weekend country cruises

[@LifeInMotionuk]

The 718 Boxster is a good car, and great for those country cruises!

[@rembo183]

Used Porsches can be reasonably attainable but often money pits in the long run without warranty protection.

[@borinvlogs]

It depends on car. You can get a really nice car on used market, with full history, well kept, low mileage etc. but of course they are normally sold for a lot more money even if they look the same.

[@rembo183]

@@borinvlogs clean low mileage ones are selling at crazy high prices now …maybe in a couple of years there might be a change for better. Meanwhile I’ll drive other cars !

[@marksgaragestuff]

Very nice dude - let’s do a collab

[@LifeInMotionuk]

Thanks 👍🏻 I’ll check your channel out ☺️

[@rtorbs]

Would love a Cayman but I have children and know some people that I refer to as friends.....what do ? Got sales lined up for the kids but the friends are proving harder to shift FML

[@final_mile_music9713]

The 4 cyl is great with the manual. I keep it above the turbo threshold (which people on KZbin usually mistake as ‘turbo lag’. It’s not. It’s just the RPM under which there’s little boost. Once in the zone, the turbo is fantastic). Or leave the PDK in manual mode! 😉

[@hahabobblehead2059]

I thought you had sold it?

[@LifeInMotionuk]

Nope, sold my the classic Mini I had though!

[@karamellisiertesfallobst8303]

Although just a 718 it's still a Porsche, not a Porsch.

[@enru8413]

Honestly (and please note that this has nothing to do with your review which was very good) but interior sucks (feels like being in 2010), every single damn thing is an absurd expensive option, visibility is bad, quality is actually poor for luxury brand so it has a wild engine, great... but i would pay shitloads of co2 taxes I chose a bmw 4 coupé, sorry, but like what a difference, quality comfort luxury and costs less compared to the options I have (almost all) Just an opinion ;) Everyone makes their own choice ofc

[@LifeInMotionuk]

No need to be sorry at all 👍🏻 Porsche options are expensive, and unfortunately most things seem to be extra! I’m glad you enjoyed the review though ☺️

[@Encourageable]

You are going to regret buying that BMW. They are a money pit now. As difficult as it is to hear and accept, BMW is no longer a quality vehicle. Great performance but that’s about it. They are living on their laurels now.

[@MrRandomTwat]

I kind of agree on the interior being dated, but the materials and build quality are way way better in Porsche than in a BMW.

[@wickedcitywoman]

Whack-a-mole 💯

[@wickedcitywoman]

MrRandomTwat 💯

[@nickjones8867]

Had Porsche for 13yrs now,they no longer represent value any more.

[@trut52]

Yeah well.. 65k euros base price for a 4 cylinder car

[@trut52]

Only worth it if you buy it as a company car and can expense the lease

[@rtorbs]

@@trut52 Eh its 45k GBP base thats at least 10k less than an A45........

[@Frapzoid]

I wish you Brits would pronounce Porsche correctly.

[@michabryza9451]

I live in uk it’s fkn annoying hearing them pronounce everything their own way

[@rembo183]

With too many options you’re kicking up the price up to a very expensive car for a four cylinder! It doesn’t sound any better than any other cheap 4 cylinder car. So it’s all about handling and appearance. Miata is the answer if you want an affordable easy to maintain fun sports car. Of course if you get one 6-10 years old than maybe you’re getting a decent price. After warranty expires good luck! You must have a great income to fix it and get maintenance.

[@philipjc1]

I have a 2014 Boxster S, purchased to order in late 2013. This is my first Porsche. I have had two issues with the car, 1) the door panels where you would rest your arm started to separate, rise up. Seems to be a some what common problem with Porsche. The car was out of warranty when I brought it to my local Porsche dealer. I was quoted about $7200 to replace both door panels. Porsche was going to pay for half $3100. That left me with a $3100 bill. I was shocked that door panels would fail, as this car is garaged all the time. I believed this was a quality problem from Porsche. The car is a daily driver, nearing 45k at the time of the problem. I now have 77K. Yes I drive it. Finally the dealer paid for the repair. Whew! 2) My radiator cap failed and dumped all my antifreeze . Replaced the cap with a new one, refilled and good to go. Those are the only two problems with my Boxster. Compared to all 5 BMWs I owned previously , this one is a keeper. The BMWs were always breaking down. I’m looking to purchase my 2d Porsche next year. I hope I get a keeper like this one. Porsche drive like no other.

[@rembo183]

@@philipjc1 - Yep those door panels are a common problem. My friend has a 2014 Boxster S with the same issue. It bout of warranty and he found a guy in Tampa to replace and fix for a very reasonable price. The previous owner kept it garaged and was OCD! It only had 9,000 miles after 7 years of ownership. He got it about 6 months ago. It’s mint! Silver exterior. Very nice car.

[@fsol1888]

the interior it’s not worth it !

[@wickedcitywoman]

I love the interior. Clean and simple

[@swansmeister]

Don't sit on the car tho, your jeans has rivets in the back and I saw your phone was in your back pocket also and even if not just should sit on your car let alone someones elses.