POV How to save $200,000 on a Porsche GT3 RS

[@ChewyHighHAD]

Boooo! What is this crap? I wanted to see "Cautiously driving my GT3 on my way to grab coffee with my generationally-wealthy friend who doesn't work and has a GT3RS" with plenty of b-roll footage going 32 mph spliced in.

[@sully7898]

Very specific, I think we all know who you’re referring to 😂

[@hpzzz]

@@sully7898 what is he referring to

[@jasonweng2739]

LMFAO

[@snabel4393]

whats this referring to

[@Driven-Productions]

😂

[@reilley7734]

please stop man you are singlehandedly making the prices go up

[@smileisidiot]

neat take

[@DasCayman]

Bro... when @EverydayDriver published their review 5 years ago I got SO MAD!! I was like NO! Don't blow these up until I get mine. Luckily after searching for 2 years I found one during Covid and stole it...

[@hcooC]

😂

[@dr.z8378]

@@DasCaymanyour videos have single-handedly costed me 4 hours a day for 2 weeks now, searching for a Boxster spyder

[@DasCayman]

@@dr.z8378 lmk if you find one! If I had a dollar for every comment of people who said there are "8,000 for sale and they cost $20,000" I'd have a lot of dollars :)

[@jamesmoakes6187]

The downshifts are absolutely incredible

[@DasCayman]

No auto rev match!

[@erickm447]

@@DasCayman ha that rev match is godly. I thought it was auto rev match!

[@DasCayman]

@@erickm447 Auto-rev match wasn't introduced until the 981 generation, I believe it was first introduced in the 981 GT4 but not the regular 981 2013-2016 models.

[@TekGeekHD]

@@DasCayman My 981 Boxster GTS has auto rev match in Sport+ (2016). They were available with it!

[@DasCayman]

Thank you for letting us know! Yeah I don’t think it was available on the 2013 models

[@_IMNNO]

The scenery in Mexico looks really nice.

[@DasCayman]

Bienvenidos!!

[@yama1463]

@@matthewgriffiths527 Hempstedio, Mariterra*

[@driverjamescopeland]

​@@matthewgriffiths527- shhhh... you're saying the quiet part out loud.

[@esco1578]

Can we all take a moment to recognize this guy's driving skills. He's driving tf out of that porsche!!

[@DasCayman]

Everyone thinks they want a GT or RS car for the road.... I personally want nothing to do with them. The goal is never to see how fast you can go, it's just to enjoy the drive. Currently considering a 1960's Fiat 500 or MiniCooper with like 40hp...

[@miguelosterroht]

@@DasCaymanI bought an M2 CS, and agree 100%, 450hp is already too much for the road. 1st and 2nd gear are useless, and 3rd pull puts me in jail. I’m actually jealous of OG M2 on mountain roads, you get to use the whole rpm range (bonus point; they sound better). I’m often up shifting to be in a less powerful power band. I was looking into an E36 M3 or 964, but you make me consider a base Boxster/Cayman, even an S2000 would be awesome. 400+ hp cars are great for top speed and highway pulls, but that’s not what I enjoy, I love ripping it in the mountains. I know it’s a Porsche channel, but if you ever film the same road with an M2 don’t be shy to post it, would be awesome to see what you can do with it.

[@piggy6253]

@@DasCayman Thats why I want a Suzuki Cappuccino

[@tflp1950]

@@DasCayman Im an F56 Cooper S owner and its lots of fun, if youre willing to have a less reliable, slower but more fun mini though get the R53 Cooper S, throw on some mods and enjoy that beautiful supercharger whine

[@tflp1950]

Also on the F56 and onwards, you can't turn off auto rev matching without turning off DSC, DTC etc, extremely annoying

[@mmmm69420]

NOW THIS is the type of content we NEED. Just POV driving and talkin

[@DasCayman]

Yes chef, thank you chef!

[@blacklangster1141]

I had no idea that I could start wanting a car I’ve never considered before in a matter of 14 seconds

[@nicklantzy3116]

I bought a 986 Boxster S in September of last year and it has changed my life. The car has 160k miles on it and I bought it for $5k USD. I drive that thing constantly and do all the work on it myself. Cheap "unloved" Porsches are the way to go. They are the best driver's cars out there, because you can actually drive them instead of worry about them all the time.

[@ridge9066]

For $5k?! What was wrong with it?

[@frederickschulze8014]

@@ridge9066 The mileage probably. I got my 90k mile non-S for $9k and I'm thinking that was a bad price (rebuilt title). But for driving pleasure, it was a bargain.

[@DasCayman]

Sometimes the best cars are the cheap ones that can't depreciate anymore and you don't have to worry about. I have a 911 with 150,000 miles on it and I consider it "free" at this point other than tires, gas, and oil.

[@nicklantzy3116]

@@ridge9066 Mostly the previous owner. Supposedly, the guy had helped his friend buy it, but then there was some drama and he took ownership. He was a big boy and didn't fit very well so wanted to sell it. The car was originally listed for $9,500, then reduced down to $6,000 before I talked him down to $5,000. It looked like it was in really rough shape but after a quick wash it isn't too bad! A few paint chips here and there but it runs great!

[@nicklantzy3116]

@@DasCayman My thoughts exactly! I'll likely never sell this car, but if I do I know I won't lose money outside of the cost to repair things that go wrong. Thankfully, I have a second car and a bit of a stubborn streak so when things do go wrong, and they already have, I just throw it up on jack stands and get to work. I've never had a project car before but the best time to learn is when you have a specific goal in mind. Right after I bought it the car needed a new wheel bearing. Took me forever but I did it myself.

[@KealstYT]

First time seeing someone drive a Porsche anywhere but the track and its amazing

[@DasCayman]

It’s all for you guys

[@pHixiq]

Yeah finally someone who buys a car and actually drives it like it’s supposed to be driven instead of babying it 25/8

[@clareclarefasler8532]

First time here (From the UK) . Just like to say it’s refreshing to see a KZbin channel with someone that actually has driving ability. And drives safely but on the limit.

[@DasCayman]

Really appreciate that! Glad you enjoyed and thanks for the feedback!

[@R55LSD]

Yeah you rarely see this on US KZbin channels.

[@griffdog141]

this is objectively not safe lmao but still skilled

[@samueltaylor2757]

The way he was taking those crests and unsighted corners I wouldn't call it "safe". but I guess he can assess the risk better than we can if he knows the area well.

[@DasCayman]

@@samueltaylor2757 Knowledge of car and area is very important

[@releasethecars6994]

Dude you can REALLY drive. Was such a joy seeing you row through gears and hit those turns.

[@DasCayman]

Happy you enjoyed it! Thanks for the comment! Just trying to show others they don’t need the GT / RS for the road

[@blindobserver]

The Boxster is the best value mid engine car with an exotic engine sound. 👌Totally agree with not needing a GT3 for public roads, though the same can be said about the Spyder; a Boxster S is less than half the price of a Spyder with the same engine and no-stress roof, and you can argue that there's still too much speed so base models are not out of the question. A 986 is less than half of a 987 again, and it's a car that's been raced in motorsport for ages. To be fair, purely on engagement and fun on the road at legal speeds, a Miata is still the answer. It all comes down to what makes a car fun for you.

[@TexasRiverRat31254]

If you want a Miata that's fine. Your choice, your car, your money. I actually prefer my 987.1 base with a 2,7l and a 5spd, enjoy the ride!

[@blindobserver]

​@@TexasRiverRat31254 I've driven an ND Miata a couple times. They are so engaging due to the swingy chassis and skinny tires in low speeds, it just doesn't work that well at a track. I picked a 987.2 Boxster S over the Miata for the engine, and for track and autocross.

[@Xspeedspec]

I’m sticking to my 981 spyder…love the power/sound/looks

[@villaman4818]

@@Xspeedspec Don't think I will ever part company with my 981 Spyder. In the UK, the 718 Spyder prices are only now about £15k more than a 981 Spyder's...But I don't think i would trade mine in even if they were at parity.

[@sdlausen1]

Nah, an ap1 s2000 is the best value mid-engine car. Exotic engine sound is questionable though.

[@OkulSmoK]

Just got my first Porsche - manual 987.2 Boxster S for 40k, black on black Cayman R wheels. Not gonna lie, your videos helped me making this decision. Pure driving pleasure.

[@HaydenBetzinger]

what a great way to do a car review. in one take while driving, and all of the feedback is live and genuine

[@DasCayman]

I appreciate that! Thank you for the feedback! Just my honest thoughts and impressions. Car is really fun, visceral, and special every time it goes out....

[@ZondaF355]

This is the thinking that I've taken on board for the past several years having higher HP cars. I always go back to what I love and truly enjoy and that is my 1996 Viper with a full system, tune, bushings, fresh mounts etc. The visceral nature of how this car feels in your hands is hands down the best in my book for what I personally want in a sports car. This varies from person to person. A 3000ish pound 2 seat sports car with 400-500 hp is the perfect amount of power/weight for spirited street driving. The engine noise is key but the feel of the chassis in your hands is what I've come to find as paramount.

[@a64738]

Dodge Viper is a beautiful car :) In computer racing simulation my favorite cars is Porsche 911 and Dodge Viper, I get the best track times with those to cars and I love how both the Viper and 911 handles in the turns. I do not know how realistic the simulations are but all the simulations have identical or very similar handling for these cars, so I think maybe they are at least a bit realistic ;) I plan to buy a used Porsche Cayman 3,4L myself, the Viper is to expensive and uses WAY to much fuel, here fuel is crazy expensive because the corrupt government increased the tax January 1 2022 (and then blamed the Russian invasion that was 2 months later for the price going up)...

[@ZondaF355]

@a64738 I hope you can get a Viper someday my friend! They are about the only car that has lived up to its video game legend in real life owning one. It's a dream everything you see or drive it. Good luck

[@communismisdead]

You perfectly described my 09 Z06, 3klb, 500hp, 2 seats. Nice enough to feel comfortable but nothing I have to obsess over if a rock chips the paint. The viper has always been a dream car of mine, but not as friendly as a daily and just a bit out of my price range.

[@ExonTwins]

literal eargasm

[@DasCayman]

My dream is to be on my porch and hear this rip by at redline 😭

[@xndmedia]

never thought id find you here lol

[@ExonTwins]

@@xndmedia lmaoo that's crazy

[@AaronEsau]

​@@DasCayman I can arrange that, lemme fly to NJ and borrow your keys 😂😂

[@umeshwarnathsurendranathan775]

This video had my heart racing!! Hadn’t felt this feeling in a long time, maybe since being exposed to Misha on the ring years ago! Great driving, brother!

[@DasCayman]

Hell yeah bro! Happy you enjoyed this. Thanks for the comment and feedback. Love spreading the joy to others

[@lindvi0r]

watching you go through the gears makes me lowkey happy. this is a sick setup.

[@DasCayman]

Thank you bro! Happy to share the experience and show others what these cars can actually do… these are drivers cars at the end of the day

[@iguana4751]

It‘s amazing how long the gearing is on those 987s…

[@DasCayman]

@@iguana4751 eh, never felt that way

[@iguana4751]

@@DasCayman I think its not necessarily a bad thing. 2nd gear goes up to 108km/h in my 987.2 Boxter. Just sometimes it feels very weary to go down to 1st gear in winding alpine roads.

[@SinCityGT3]

I have a GT3 and I'm jealous of this car. And those roads. You're 100% right about everything you said man.

[@DasCayman]

Thank you for the feedback and comment! Love me a GT3, great cars. Just too fast for the backroads. I’d be more akin to get the GT / RS stuff if I lived next to a racetrack. Love the red 991.2. Is it manual?

[@VictorPitstop]

I get absolutely BLASTED by driving like this on public roads from viewers so I stopped doing it. Good on you for continuing doing your thing without giving into the nerds commenting negative things. That aside, I can vicariously live through you and that’s awesome! Great video!

[@DasCayman]

Thank you bro... it's a really tough balance... like.. my goal here is never speeding... or to show how fast I can go on the road (I'll never advocate for senseless speeding)...it's rather to show what this car is 'actually' like to drive. Too many journalists made us believe that a Boxster couldn't be fun or wasn't a good performing car. I'm just trying to right the ship. My dream car would have all the fun of the Spyder and top out at 40mph... lol. I'm considering my next purchase to be a 1960's mini cooper with like 30HP... Appreciate the support. Most of this channel is 90% How-To videos for car owners and how to work on your own car. Every now and then I'll do a POV just to add to the library. I really wish my How-To's did as well as my POV's lmao

[@VictorPitstop]

@@DasCayman yeah man, I feel that. Creating content is tough to capture a good audience unless you’re doing sideshows or ‘swimming’ through traffic. I went from an M2C to my Miata and it’s just so much more fun! Yeah, having a fast car is great fun but driving something with less power and less weight is soooo much more rewarding. Really separates the great drivers from the decent.

[@trevorjordan5349]

If I may just jump in… don’t know if you’ve considered a car like a bmw 2002. It’s a small sporty coupe that only has 100 hp base model and can be lots of fun. I recently just bought one and have started restoring it because I really like “driving a slow car fast”. I picked up this addiction from my e30 (kind of a slow car). Honestly a car that is slower and more manageable can be lots of fun in real life driving day to day. Just something you might look into!

[@DasCayman]

@@trevorjordan5349 This is actually a hot take and something I never considered. Forgot about those! Thank you!

[@poppy11th]

@@trevorjordan5349 I’ve always had the opinion that if you can’t have fun in 50bhp then 500 isn’t gonna help you. Pushing a slow car fast is more fun than barely pushing a fast car because of road limitations. I’d say the one exception is track specific applications. I have a 1.8 Eunos Roadster and on the roads it’s the most fun car I’ve driven. But on the odd occasion I’ve driven on track I’ve felt like I wanted a little more power because the visibility and run off areas allow for full extraction of performance of the car. I’m not saying it’s not fun on track it definitely is. But I also think more powerful cars can be equally as fun on track where you can really push the limits without the looming danger of crashing into a tree or another car filled with a family.

[@JackJohnson-lp9jr]

Thoroughly thoroughly! Enjoyed this video.I've been looking for this video on KZbin for so long and no one made it. Seeing a boxster at the top of its true potential as a drivers car is so refreshing to see. I'm glad I'm not the only one who thinks this is the best bang for your bucks pure driving experience out there..

[@DasCayman]

We appreciate you!! We’re clearing the fog of needing / wanting a GT3 / RS for road use.

[@stotle263]

Soul Exhaust? Self Incriminating Footage? Driving like hell? SATISFACTORY! This is the content I appreciate. I wish for your channel to grow. I would also like to see these cars gatekept for as long as possible. Only the truly curious and devoted deserve to own these cars. These should not be for everyone so the prices remain low for those who deserve them. Get one of these engines built by FSI or BBI and (hot take) a GT3 is no longer an aspiration, just an easy way out for those who don't want to deal with these gens and their motors (excluding 9a1's ig). Keep it up! 👍

[@DasCayman]

Ha! I'd love for my channel to grow too. Trying to do it in a "holistic" way without the seeminly banzai POV's but...yeah... I agree with what you said though! There are so many of these RS / GT cars at cars and coffee that get turned on, driven 5 miles, turned off, driven 5 miles back home and then put away for another 7 days. I just don't get it... I also have NO IDEA why people would ever want their engine built up by BBi or DeMan? The power even on these non-RS / GT cars is plenty, especially the modern stuff. Maybe those people live in FL or Texas where all they have are straight roads? I'm really appreciating the 9A1 engine too. It's such a cherry. This channel is putting the Dundon intake runners on the Spyder and trying to replicate MotoIQ's rig he did on his 987.2 Cayman S. Would rather the 987.2 Spyder for backroad use over the new Spyder RS (which we are picking up in June!) Thanks for the comment and feedback btw, trying to build rapport with my audience! Appreciate you!

[@stotle263]

@@DasCayman Right on, GT Porsches are style cars nowadays. God forbid you drive one aggressively. While you have a point that the power is plenty enough on non GT cars. At least for M9X cars I personally would rebuild to address all the failure points. Any power gained would be a bonus rather than a requirement. For 9a1/2 engines rebuilding them just for straight power is redundant unless you are making a killer track car. Enjoy the RS Spyder! Wish those came with mt but Porsche hates the Cayman/Boxster platform. They wait until after the dwb 992 GT3 to release the 4RS/RS Spyder. Gotta make sure the 911 is steps ahead before the rational sports car gets what it deserves.. 🙄

[@DasCayman]

@@stotle263 Really well said. You know your stuff. I agree with the comment on the 9A1/2. I couldn't imagine getting a $20-30k engine rebuild for more power. Just not needed... unless we are all on the track racing for large sums of $$$.

[@DasCayman]

Hey! Wanted to follow up on this! kzbin.info/www/bejne/iIS7kH6pip6sbJY

[@stotle263]

@@DasCayman Noted! They sound amazingly similar. Good stuff 🤙🤙🤙

[@ej2863]

Love my 2012 Cayman Black Edition, great daily, size is perfect for canyons, I've been able to keep up with Viper ACR, lamborghini, etc because they're too big on smaller country roads. Don't go to car meets events either, I'm here for the drive. Randomly meeting another Cayman and blasting through the canyons was the best time.

[@DasCayman]

One of my favorite things to do is NOT go to c *cks and coffee, but just go to my countryside cafe instead. All the people with Porsches and motorcycles rip these roads all the time and it's just so fun to run into another enthusiast, shoot the shit, have an espresso, make a new friend and go for a drive. It's like our mini version of Newcomb's ranch. Sounds like you're living the highlife in your 987.2, love to see that. We are torn from the same cloth my friend! My freinds in GT4RS' or GT3RS have a hard time keeping up with me. It's all down to the driver. And it's just sad when these rich guys buy these uber performance cars and don't even know how to drive...

[@ryanclinetv]

Caymans are severely underrated.

[@a64738]

I plan to buy a 15 to 20 years old Porsche Cayman when I sell half my stocks in a company that has skyrocketed ;) (I have to wait for tax reasons and also the company is going so much up in value still that waiting bring in a lot of more value increase). Last week I was driving my moms 1,6L WW golf making ready to pass a slow car and was at 5000rpm accelerating as hard as it could when a Porsche Cayman passed me like I stood still parked at the side of the road lol :) After I followed the Porsche for quite a while admiring it until it passed another slow car (that I could not pass) and I lost sight of it.

[@mitroiano]

​@@a64738did you sell Nvidia in the end?

[@villaman4818]

also....The 986 S (3.2) shouldn't be ignored for those without Spyder budgets. A truly capable car. Porsche got it so right with the first gen Boxster's....i would though only consider the 3.2 for that N/A Porsche experience.

[@stotle263]

Get that 3.2 rebuilt by FSI and you have an arguably better car than the 987 Spyder for half the cost all in.

[@j757G]

Porsche got it so right they decided to ditch their best product because they are now a lifestyle brand... Can't afford a cheap high quality for the peasants. Huge mistake. As their EV products depreciate over 50% in a year the older Porsche 718 will appreciate LOL

[@MrDarkOperator]

Wooo man I love that sound! Bought a 997 C2 base a long time ago and USE IT. 97,000 miles now and paint is beat up but I’ve checked just about every bucket list experience with it off. Love the idea of open air mid engine Porsche street monster

[@DasCayman]

Hell yeah! I have a 997 C2S Cab that I daily drive and it has 150,000 miles on it if you can believe! The miles are all "free" now. I take it on 4 hour trips to the beach and back with not a care in the world. Thanks for the comment and sharing!

[@d.b.2917]

Dude, I absolutely respect this, Porsche truly did lose its edge because it is seen more as a status symbol and not as a racer's car.

[@DasCayman]

Appreciate you my friend! It’s a status symbol now. I think 2012 was peak Porsche

[@heelandtoe_]

The sound is glorious. I need this.

[@DasCayman]

It's the most fun car I've ever driven on backroads. Just needs a couple choice mods and you're good to go!

[@Loogisishere]

I love this guys commentary over the symphony of this engine man

[@ZondaF355]

Awesome driving and awesome setup on your cars man. You have found what most never seem to find and it's that sweet spot of chassis, sound, power and capability. Once you find that it's like finding Atlantis for car nuts. I love seeing people that understand it's not all about numbers on a page but the overall package that gives a special experience that HP simply cannot achieve alone.

[@KadiusFTW]

0:00 "at what point do I need to go faster than that" Jeremy Clarkson's review of the 928 gives me a general reason why I would. People forget why some build fast cars.

[@TrondelagianPatriotsriseup]

Fun fact, the engines for the 911 Carrera and the 718 Cayman are the exact same and produce the same horsepower, the difference lies in the fact that porsche purposefully de-tunes the cayman to the point where it produces 79 less horsepower so you would think the 911 has a better engine, so you would buy the 911, however if you tune the cayman after you got it from the factory you basically have the exact same car except the carrera has two extra seats because it has the transmission infront of the engine rather than on the back This goes for most porsche models so if you really want a fast car, just buy the cheaper car and tune it

[@DasCayman]

Yeah you can really tune those turbos. Do you know the engine model number?

[@TrondelagianPatriotsriseup]

@@DasCayman No, the engines im talking about are the ones on the newest models but i have no idea where to find the model numbers

[@boostbanause]

This is where it's at. To be honest the GT3 RS has sadly gone on two becoming a status symbol. Most of the people owning one will never come close to a racetrack with it and just parade it around town playing with the DRS button because "haha flap go flippy floppy". This right here is so fucking pure I love it, the sound, the "bare" driving experience without any electronic help. Damn this sure looks like a blast and to be honest, that's how these types of cars should be driven. EDIT: well would I have watched two minutes further you say exactly that... Well still I think the same so this stands

[@insid3493]

Please more povs like this, I love watching this sorta stuff

[@shanenc90]

Coming from riding motorcycles where most people are riding bikes that they will never learn to get the full capabilities out of, my motto has always been: “It’s more fun to ride a slow bike fast, than to ride a fast bike slow.”

[@DasCayman]

Yes, slow car fast > fast car slow. But then there is fast car fast and it's mental. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fofGanWBqpqEbrssi=d3EJ4C6m-370epwI

[@TommyV440]

This video is only 2 days old and already iconic

[@DasCayman]

Bro I really appreciate that! Hell yeah.

[@alexanderx78]

When i watch a big channel test driving a car this is the exact kind of driving i want to see, maybe even a little more agressive than that, awesome car, awesome driver!

[@DasCayman]

I know :/ it’s why I made the video…. Unfortunately too many Karens complained

[@tflp1950]

Unpopular opinion but I think this is one of the nicest looking cars Porsche have ever made, looks better than the overdesigned GT3 RS imo, more sleek

[@DasCayman]

Thank you, I couldn't agree more. It's crazy how everyone overlooked these and didn't want them when they first came out... Couldn't be happier with it. Mini CGT!

[@tflp1950]

@@DasCayman They saw a lot more success here in the UK which makes sense considering the car culture here

[@Adamfitz93]

1:19 into the video and I now know how Paul Walker, Ryan Dunn and pelle lindburgh all died in porches. Things are sketchy af lmao

[@DasCayman]

They are easy to control

[@ardithysaj7366]

Clicked for the car stayed for your driving skils , congrast on those reflexes man . I envy your driving skills

[@DasCayman]

Thanks bro! Appreciate the support

[@pshhyeahh]

Really nice car. I drive my heavily suspension modded NB Miata and never think I wish this was faster. Then when I hop into my e46 M3 and think it's too fast, 60mph in 2nd gear lol.

[@alexmyhas]

Coming from a focus rs to my f80 m3 I realized that too. The f80 hits 75mph in second gear…

[@leonotonglo4461]

Dude, you are one heck of a driver. Those downshifts are very crispy, and for some of us, we use cars as intended. If I ever get the chance to own a GT3, no one will see me, they'll hear me instead.

[@DasCayman]

Thank you so much for the feedback. It’s always my dream to be hiking in these areas and hear me approach from a mile away and then hear it go by…. Super fun car to drive. I grew up on Euro 997 / 996 GT3 Cup rally videos

[@shipwreck246]

I've got my own Cayman, but these videos are so damn addicting

[@DasCayman]

I’m really glad I can share the drive of what these cars are actually like to drive. Thank you!

[@Vollhirni]

Someone who actually knows how to drive...Very very nice to watch, and what a mesmerizing sound! Makes me think about getting something like that to replace some of my motorbikes. Subscribed.

[@DasCayman]

Thank you very much!

[@DaveSimkus]

Your picture should say 'Boxster is the answer... IF you have extra money' OBVIOUSLY every Miata owner would have gotten a nice Boxster Spyder (or any Boxster) instead but there is a HUGE price difference. I got my used 2017 Miata for only $18k because that's all that I could afford and I can easily work on it myself and parts are cheap. We would all love Boxsters but the early ones can have issues (definitely won't be as reliable as a modern Miata) and are a bit dated now and ALL Boxsters are more difficult and expensive to work on yourself so it's much more likely you'll need to take it to Porsche for any work and pay insane prices. Miata is still the answer here. Now, having said that, the Boxster Spyder is incredible and you really don't need any more power than that to enjoy on the street. I would certainly have that over any other $100k-ish car. Like, why would anyone buy an old E-Gear Gallardo over this. The Boxster with its rear haunches behind the seats also just looks fantastic and you got it in the best color too. Black, Red, White just don't look as good as silver on this car.

[@DasCayman]

Thank you for the comment! What I like about my Spyder is that it shares the exact same interior as the 997.2 GT3RS. So it’s all the same. Whereas a Miata wouldn’t be. Then you still are in a Porsche with its great suspension and flat six howl. Not knocking the Miata, really love those cars. But for someone who’s already saved $100k towards their $300k purchase I’d ask them to consider hoping off the train and giving a 987.2 Spyder with a few choice mods a try first :)

[@villaman4818]

The 986 S (3.2) shouldn't be ignored. A truly capable car. Porsche got it so right with the first gen Boxster's....i would though only consider the 3.2 for that N/A Porsche experience.

[@Scifo321]

Appreciate what you have. At least your miata is fun at any speed. Here in europe that boxster would be impounded immediately for speeding 😂 Also that parking lot in Mexico is non existent in Europe. I’m always stuck in traffic 😢

[@DaveSimkus]

@Scifo321 yeah that's how I try to live my life is just appreciate what I do have. The Miata is a sweet little car and good to practice on before stepping up to something more powerful. I always dreamt of owning a nice used exotic but now that I'm nearly 40 years old, I'm running out of time to save up lol. Next best thing would be an Alfa 4C Spyder.

[@LivinginOregonandWashington]

ok hear me out, a Lotus Elise for like half the price and a reliable toyota engine with twice the looks (in my opinion).

[@dxviddc]

Holy shit we are twins. Thought, joke style, biting sarcasm and cynicism. I love rich people shit, it was my business for a long time. But there is something to be said for the beauty of what youre showing here. New subscription. Love it. Now I need to buy one before Rennlist explodes.

[@skycrash1779]

Man, i enjoy watching your POVs so much. Great driving, great sound and just a dream car. Its stuff like this that motivates me to keep going. Keep it up!

[@DasCayman]

Bro… the OG Gumball 3000 videos from the early 2000’s were my motivation. Seeing everyone blast across Europe in Enzo’s and Carrera GT’s was my inspiration. Last year I got to check off a 20 year dream of mine. Happy I can add to the drive for others. It’s nice to work hard for stuff, and often the chase can be more fun than the reward. Cheers my friend

[@j_mars_cars]

No buttons on the steering wheel. All about the driving experience. Amazing

[@DasCayman]

It's Porsche distilled perfection. Couldn't be happier with it :) Just purposefully all about the driving experience like you said.

[@johannes_reinert]

Thank you for this video. I showed it to my dad and now we are on the lookout to buy one. Keep up the good content. Love it ❤

[@ant1574]

Can he hook one up for ur boy too?

[@johannes_reinert]

@@ant1574 haha I don’t think he would buy two times the same car very unlikely. Nice try tho. 😂

[@DasCayman]

That's amazing to think that one of my videos lead to someone else out there to buy a car! You're going to love the 981!

[@TheOtherClips]

The spyder is actually a collector model. You don't need the bucket seats. The regular ones keep you in place perfectly well and are comfortable enough to sleep in. (I did during the 13 hour trip back home from buying mine while my friend took a turn driving). But you're right. Amazing car. I kept mine for 9 years before moving to the 718 spyder

[@DasCayman]

Well we don’t “need” a Porsche. But I would highly suggest people get the buckets when they look. Really turns the experience and specialness up to 11

[@JJ-tr8cu]

I can feel the excitement through this video. Keep it up!

[@DasCayman]

Thank you for the feedback and comment. It’s nice to have support and know others are enjoying the experience!

[@briandrake496]

Great vid. As a 981 GT4 owner I agree 100%. This thing has more than I need for public roads.

[@DasCayman]

The 981 GT4 is probably my favorite 1-car Porsche lineup. Does nearly everything perfect. Congrats on that. Bucket seats??

[@briandrake496]

@@DasCaymanyes sir 😎. Agate gray with black interior and red stitching. Bought it with 3,500 miles and working hard to get some miles put on it. I’ve done 1k in about 3 months. Freaking love it, bone stock and sounds and drives amazing. Only upgrade is a rear camera and CarPlay chip installed into the stock head unit.

[@thatlamborghiniguy5826]

That sound! This truly looks like a lot of fun man, but because of you I really really want a boxter 981 gts so bad now. 👍

[@DasCayman]

DUDE! I always said 981 GTS manual Boxster is such a BUY. It's a car with no compromise and really does it all. They are super rare and hard to find, but for the right price I 100% support that decision and would be super jealous!

[@aaronwilson8624]

I’m so jealous of American roads. Good luck getting that much space in the UK.

[@jeromevdv7907]

Watching for Europe. You convinced me to do a test drive and maybe buy one. Looking forward to it. Does this car have a stock exhaust? I remember your other video about the flywheel change, looks like it makes the car even better! Thank you for your amazing content! :)

[@DasCayman]

Hey! Currently working with an exhaust manufacturer right now, would you be interested in it? Trying to gauge interest :) The flywheel was probably one of my favorite mods to the car tbh... And greetings from Europe! Was there a little over a year ago for the first time in my life doing Euro delivery of a 4RS and a voyage with it to the Nurburgring. Truly the absolute time of my life. And I have zero regrets on the Spyder... just a few choice mods and it's so good... couldn't be happier! Thanks for the comment, really enjoy reading these and getting feedback!

[@jeromevdv7907]

@@DasCayman So exciting! Yes I'd definitely be interested in a good exhaust if/when I buy a Spyder! :) Been looking around, supply here is very limited and the majority have PDK. Bucket seats are also very rare in the cars for sale. I could live without bucket seats but not without a manual :) Busy summer ahead so will just keep an eye out for new listings. Thank you for your reply. So glad I found your channel. Most channels like to talk talk but not drive the cars like they should be driven. Keep it up!

[@neilsvidz9577]

I couldn't agree more about the fun of driving. I'm like you. I love the performance driving experience. I drive the way you do, up and down through all the gears all the time. I don't reach the lateral limits like you do, but I get up there. Great video.

[@DasCayman]

Appreciate the comment! It's crazy when people say they don't even leave 3rd gear...

[@drb0mb]

oh man 0:58 gives me flashbacks of when i learned a lesson at 16. A guy walking his dog wandered into the street to grab a stick that his dog was pulling him toward in the road. He was behind a crest in the road exactly like that. I was driving like a teen that needed to learn things the hard way, identical to this. christ almighty i watched the rest of the video and this is dunning kruger. Dude clearly doesn't have a feel for the car with the spasmodic wheel twitching in anticipation of feedback, he's still getting a feel for it. Spirited driving is fine when you're not taking objectively ignorant and self-centered gambles. Dude is sandboxing real life on his first playthrough.

[@DasCayman]

@@drb0mb thanks for the feedback. You should always brake over crests.

[@79GHoSTDoG79]

the most talented porsche driver ever "walther röhrl" once said : a car is fast enough when youre afraid to open it up and drive it =)

[@Le-J-]

Thanks buddy for uploading these POVs. Greetings from France. I hope one day I will be able to afford one boxster. How much is it here in the USA ?

[@DasCayman]

I really appreciate that! I was in Eze a little over a year ago while doing Euro delivery in a GT4RS. Absolutely loved it… thanks again for the feedback / comment. Means a lot to me. These cars are around $70-95k in USA depending on mileage for a manual with carbon bucket seats.

[@Juu_Sca]

C’est un Boxster Spyder, c’est plus rare et donc ca coute plus chère qu’un simple boxster qui sera plus abordable si t’es pauvre comme moi 😢😂

[@buildingspeed8969]

A man with knowledge, talent, balls and taste.

[@musaahmed2431]

What mods have you done to this??

[@DasCayman]

Planning to share soon once my brand partners finish their paperwork :)

[@e82mike]

Can’t wait!

[@AaronBrooks0321]

​@@DasCayman I'm a day 1 buyer lol

[@Killer91109]

​@@DasCaymanwaiting patiently for that lightweight flywheel

[@danny26348]

Got a 987.1 cayman with 100k miles on it and ups and downs. Being 25 I get worried about any tick with it but it was still just cheap enough to buy in full and get to enjoy myself way more than I ever thought I would be able to behind the wheel

[@DasCayman]

What year 987.1? and 2.7L or 3.4L?

[@DasCayman]

Hi, if you're new to the channel, please consider subscribing! Would really love to review new Porsches at the factory and that would help me get there!

[@lapuntilla]

Im new! Whats in the boxster??

[@Ada-xo3dy]

Downshifts are crazy as hell. I love it, and rev-matching is just wow!

[@DasCayman]

Thank you bro

[@rarespopovici4402]

Best driving povs out there for sure ! Keep going and make sure you don t di3 !

[@DasCayman]

That's the plan!

[@NOAARPC7]

*C7 GS guy one million percent jealous of that road you’re straight ripping on* Solid stuff man!

[@DasCayman]

Thank you! Very lucky with the roads we have down here in Mexico. The people are lovely too, great cuisine as well! Bienvenidos!

[@Dggb2345]

Loved how you passed those bloated toads at 3:54 with a vengeance.

[@rhubarbpie2027]

Seeing you ripping through these rolling hills, small bits of towns, and open fields makes me miss my hometown in Virginia. The surrounding area is much like where you are, with some windy curves mixed with open vistas and long straights near the foothills of mountains. EDIT: I KNEW I RECOGNIZED THE AREA! 😂 I looked up "Hedgerow floral shop" and sure enough, you're an East-Coaster like me. Cheers!

[@FXA1978]

99% of people who buy GT3RS can't keep up with this dude in a Toyota Corolla. Incredible skills.

[@chrispy211]

I want one now lol. I would want a lotus, but these are way more practical and available in America, and dealerships are everywhere.

[@DasCayman]

They just work all the time. Easy to work on too..

[@Liampowell4]

I watched the first minute of this video for the car noises. I then noticed your hand movements. I continued to watch in amazement as they portrayed exactly what you are saying. Is this a new dialect of sign language?

[@DasCayman]

Hey thank you so much! I'm glad you ejoyed it! Just trying to spread the good word and share the drive. Appreciate the feedback!

[@AlkaVirus]

best marketing video for a porsche ever

[@JJL206]

You nailed the sentiment, that’s for sure! I’ll take the minimalist approach to get maximum fun - all day long! It’s arguable that you don’t even need a Spyder or S or even mods to have a ton of fun. Nice job editing out crossing the Double Yellows - I saw what you did there! 😎

[@DasCayman]

A glitch in the matrix! And yeah, you don't need the S or Spyder if you're not exercising them either...It's crazy how people underestimate how fast they are when setup. Slow car fast > fast car slow.

[@Theo-iu4kj]

Did you modify the exhaust or is it stock? Sound Souper nice

[@LouisArquivio]

You're going so fast I had to double-check if I was playing the video at 2x speed. Turns out I was playing it at 1x speed. You sir have big balls.

[@DasCayman]

You should see what a GT2RS can do....

[@V1aviation]

Did my man just got a little air time at 1:59? That car is FLYING with you behind the wheel, awesome stuff!

[@DasCayman]

Born to fly

[@EverythingWithCars]

Sweet ride! what year is she?

[@DasCayman]

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[@EverythingWithCars]

@ nahh not the clout 😭😭🙏

[@IceMed90]

I’d watch a 3 hour long video of you man-handling that car on a race track. Car sounds insane

[@DasCayman]

I wish I had a GoPro on when I did the Nurburgring in the 4RS during 2022… you’d have died…

[@IceMed90]

@@DasCaymanthat would’ve made a hell of a video. The algorithm is blessing you right now keep the quality videos up 👍

[@carreonwithlife9895]

Everything about this video is fricken majestic 😂

[@joe_pelensky]

The best 11 Minutes of youtube I've watched this year. Period.

[@DasCayman]

Wow thanks Joe, I really appreciate that! Thanks for subscribing btw. Trying to make content that people enjoy watching. What did you like about the video so much?

[@joe_pelensky]

@@DasCayman The POV and commentary is spot on. Very well done. I'm in SE PA so i can also appreciate those backroads. Great driving

[@Garage516]

Pure raw experience, looks and sounds amazing.

[@DasCayman]

Appreciate you 🙏🏻

[@pjakep]

Im sold! Ive been 'erm' ing and 'are' ing for months on what to get and within 30 seconds i am totally sold on one of these!

[@DasCayman]

I haven't regretted mine for a day :) The hard part to your journey will be finding one!

[@pjakep]

P.s. I'm sure you've probably mentioned what mods and model you have in other videos but you have to understand this is vital. And I drive like you on twisty welsh mountain roads. You can really drive btw. Much appreciated mate

[@pjakep]

​@DasCayman They've sold well in the UK so I'm hoping it won't be too hard.

[@wibuwe]

Bet the locals in this town LOVE it when he politely cruises through their neighborhood 😅

[@DasCayman]

They actually 90% give thumbs up and love it. It’s like Euro rally fist pumping

[@alphabeta8403]

2:00 On point 3:25 Them downshifts tho 8:00 Raw experience 9:30 Get a 6MT and have fun!

[@ZaydHakim]

1:13 guy really knows his car

[@Brad2117]

A true gearhead! That counter steer tho 🤤 function before form all day

[@jamesvandorn2563]

The jump cut when you passed the white car on the double yellow made me chuckle... bros going over 120 but doesnt want to show that LMFAO

[@Bbronson]

Hate how in the last 20 years we’ve gotten into such a Hp war especially online. Nobody cares how fast you can go from 0-jail on the highway. It’s all about the experience and feeling the car cutting up corners imo. Going fast in a straight line only gets you so far. You don’t need a boat load of power to have fun.

[@MegaRetr]

Wow)))) Awesome driving and awesome setup on your cars man)))

[@CyrusN1]

Rear vaguely resembling Carrera GT lines...beautiful

[@DasCayman]

I always called it the budget mini CGT :)

[@ZondaF355]

Your a driver my friend and a brother from another no doubt. Having said that all I can say is your outlook is spot on and you MUST get a Gen2 Viper. The purest of the pure and nothing like it although your Spyder with how you have it setup does closely resemble the drive you get. Just add double the torque and tire, take away some of the interior quality (most of it) and to me the road presence of 7 figure Supercars for 50k. It's why I'm on my 8th Viper at age 38. They have ruined me for driving purity it's impossible to go back. Tried 911 Turbo and even Gen 5 Viper but nothing compares to the great ones.

[@CMD_Line]

Mad skills man, love it! That was flipping fast. I do the same thing in my M, drive it and love it. When you push them they come alive.

[@Opposed_Motoring]

Dang man great video. I have a 981 cayman I spent 45 grand on barely used and I drive it like you drive your spider whenever the right or open road allows. I was gonna spend more on something else and I’m so glad I didn’t because I wouldn’t have been dailying a more expensive variant. Thing rips and is still faster than most cars on the road, handles like a dream. Front bumper is peppered and I daily drive it, messed with an e46 m3 this morning on my way to work and we had a blast. All smiles at 5am driving into work… I have no interest in any other car, as you said, why the hell do I need a car any quicker and why the hell would I want a car that would cost a fortune in depreciation to actually use and enjoy and still be worrying about all the time. Good stuff man, u said it better than I could 👌🏼

[@DasCayman]

Bro! I love to hear that story, thank you for sharing that in the comment here. You and are were torn off the same cloth so to speak. We "get it." Enjoy that 981! I have a 997.1 C2S Cab manual that has 150,000 miles on it... front is totally peppered but I drive it everyday to work and I don't worry a second about the miles or depreciation. Meanwhile... my friends with their $300k dream Porsches won't even drive them 20 min to cars and coffee so they can preserve the miles. Who's really living??

[@matsudakodo]

Great video and great roads down there in Mexico. Jealous. At those prices people will be cross-shopping Corvettes, too.

[@DasCayman]

Bienvenidos! Thank you. I personally could never catch on to the corvette game... I appreciate them for what they are...but I just never caught on...

[@christianelk743]

the power output of cars from the early to late 2000's is perfect, I own an E46 M3 and that thing is still doing a 4.5 0-60... compare that to a lot of newer entry level sports cars and its faster or as fast. the ~300hp and ~300ft lbs is a general sweet spot for a sports car and a lot of the cars from two decades ago in that realm are at a good low, sure the maintenance costs are higher but you are getting a hell of a deal for the performance

[@DasCayman]

I couldn’t agree more with what you just said. It was peak analog experience too….

[@quackgarage9551]

Always knew these things were awesome. How can you not like a flat six roadster that looks amazing and it's also a Porsche? It's funny how people tend to frown upon these and the Cayman.

[@mrkaiman3052]

Dude I respect you. You got skill. You are ripping that thing around and I completely agree with you.

[@elvis240sx]

Love the video, especially John Brown Butchers parking lot at the end. Time for a nice drive and then pickup some dry aged beef.

[@DasCayman]

It’s such a dream

[@chriswoollet]

Absolutely incredible. This looks like the perfect driving experience.

[@DasCayman]

It truly is... couldn't be happier

[@4WHEELBIKER]

What a thrill ride ! Thanks for posting.

[@charlie3658]

First off, this is a very skilled driver, operating way past my comfort zone for a public road. As owner of a 991.2 GT3 and a 987 Spyder, the poster is correct: the Spyder is a better road car in almost every circumstance. Both cars come alive after 4000 rpm. The 180 hp difference offers traction chaos at low speed, and extra acceleration at go-to-jail speed. Both detract from the driving experience on any tasty two lane road. With many track summers in my past, I appreciate track cars for what they do - on the track. My Spyder, btw, was a whim purchase, low miles, totally loaded (pdk, heated comfy seats). Don't knock it. This was the first paddle pdk in a Boxster - the shifts are a bit slow, but that has its own charm. Drive it aggressively, and like many other pdk cars, it's plenty quick, especially below 50 mph. All that said, the GT3 is an engineering work of art, and you feel it, always.. Porsche puts SO much more effort into their 911 product. Just a fact. Doesn't make the Spyder any less good.

[@DasCayman]

Hey thanks for the compliments and comment! The 991.2 GT3 is a fantastic car, I had a go in one a few months ago and it is so capable. Great motor and chassis, the rear wheel steer is so noticeable on turn in at lower speeds, feels like it has a 50% faster steering rack compared to other cars. I agree on the 4k comment too. Sometimes I'll lend my car to people and they SHIFT @4k rpm and I'm like !?!?!. I tell them to not let it go under 4,000-4500rpm when on back roads. And yeah unfortunately the PDK on 987.2 is shockingly slow. I definitely spoiled myself when compared to the GT4RS PDK as well...The GT3/RS will always be the halo track car that can lap all day without a hitch. Huge appeal there. My Spyder 'can' do some track days...but the engine wasn't designed to lap the nurburgring for 24 hours straight unlike your GT3.