The PERFECT Sports Car! Porsche 718 Cayman Base Model Review

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Today, I will bring you a review of the 2018 Porsche 718 Cayman. Yes, this is the Cayman, not the Cayman S or GTS that are flooding on the internet. The 718 series came out in 2016, but I think it is still the perfect sports car. Really, no matter the aspect of appearance, performance, fun factor, or practicality, the 718 Cayman has everything you should think of as an excellent sports car. Although it may not have the best performance, the best comfort, and the best control in sports cars, its overall quality is quite high. In my definition, this is what defines "perfect". Although the four-cylinder engine of the new 718 Cayman seems controversial to many people, I think you should watch this video and feel for yourself.
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[@EvanK2EJT]

Thanks for reviewing this car. So many of the reviews are of the S or GTS. Oh, and your English is better than most of the people I know who speak it natively lol

[@WhatWeDrive]

Thank you for liking and commenting! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@franknowakowski3103]

The base 718 is all that 95% of owners ever need. For those that track their cars, I can understand the S or GTS. I enjoy my base 718 more than quite a few of the 450-650 hp Vettes and Camaro's I've owned/driven. Truly a car for the discerning driver. (2018 Base Cayman owner.)

[@donaldchia2178]

I am having a hard time deciding to go for the C63s or the Cayman. You insight would be greatly appreciated.

[@franknowakowski3103]

@@donaldchia2178 I'm happy with my base Cayman. I would have liked an S but all I could find were $90K and up models FULL of high cost options I did not want. And I wanted a manual trans too. Most were PDK's. With some miles on my car I'm enjoyiing the wonderful Porsche 6 speed. Very nice, precise feel to it. We are all different. I'd suggest actually driving a few different configurations. I also did nicely on a Dealer Demo, low mileage car. the Dealer took the first year depreciation not me.

[@MichaelJohnson-uo3ef]

The gearing in the new GTS 4.0 is just dumb, redline 3rd gear is 105mph/170kph its just impossible to use the car because of how tall the gears are and for me wanting a manual just takes the fun out of it. I find the base to be more than enough and can be tuned to S power very easily.

[@gregblack4581]

I think I’m going to do a base Caymen Manuel. The s is over my price point .

[@varunsharma5896]

I am looking to buy the base 2018 Cayman. Wanted to check with you on how the car has held up after 5 years? Any major issues? I know it’s a performance car so tech is not really too relevant, but lack of Apple CarPlay for maps also is in the back of my mind. Have you gotten around this somehow?

[@mannixmusicmixingmastering8652]

Best interview of the base. Thanks.

[@sbpv-tv]

6:40 "yes, baby!". You don't need a girlfriend if you own this car :D

[@jsz2619]

A girlfriend would probably bitch about this car not being practical enough and push the guy to sell it and get an eco shit box. At this point the choice is obvious.

[@A6HISH]

@@jsz2619 can you shut up

[@JC-wg5xn]

@@A6HISH mad because you know it's true.

[@stefanolo2]

"You don't need a girlfriend if you own this car :D" I second that ;-) But I have three teenage daughters who will fight to drive this :D

[@HeroicKhalid]

Finally after tons of videos somone explain in simple words and explan the body. Thank you.

[@joesmoe8983]

I had a nice dealer when I purchased my718, went to him every week to drive one while I waited the 4 months for my delivery.

[@borisstupar5147]

Sounds stunning! Great review!

[@ronstopfer2315]

Excellent review, my friend!!!

[@dinosaursecretfiles]

Finally a review of the base model. Thank you so much. This is a fun review to watch and even made me laugh at your natural sense of humour. Keep it up.

[@derrickpangilinan]

nice review, thanks for reviewing the base model. not much videos out there about the base model

[@mickyeverton]

Purchased a Cayman GTS PDK last week, my first ever Porsche!! Many Thanks, Peace From London. 🙏🙏

[@WhatWeDrive]

Jealous but haha enjoy!

[@estevha4255]

Great work!! Your review was very helpful. Thank you.

[@WhatWeDrive]

Thank you for watching! Glad you like it!

[@brucejones5258]

You are a great reviewer. And you covered the details I was looking for such as showing access to oil, trunk switches etc. Thank you!

[@WhatWeDrive]

Thanks!

[@bradnelson4778]

I have a 2017 base model. I am happy. It looks fantastic. It drives brilliantly. Enough said.

[@luchomd06]

Great video!! Thanks.. I’ ve got a base cayman a month ago.. love it...

[@just_cars_with_xavier]

How is it going is it fun? I am looking to get one is their anything I need to know?

[@ChrisBDinomite]

Very good review! And I like that you drove the base 718!

[@WhatWeDrive]

Thank you very much! I thought the base was really worth making a video of. :)

[@wickedcitywoman]

TYSM for this! 💙

[@richf761]

Thank you very much for the base model review!

[@9256steven]

A really good car review, thank you.

[@jagovanbeek]

The Miami blue thing got me laughing pretty good 😂 good video!

[@garyw1971]

Great review 👍

[@shafii166]

Ur really underrated very good review I'm damn impressed pls keep ur good work on

[@WhatWeDrive]

Thank you 🙏. Good to see a comment like this instead of those toxins

[@brandonzappala8508]

Love your review bro!

[@WhatWeDrive]

Thank you!

[@scoota2169]

Good Video keep it up

[@jone0425]

One of the best car reviews I've ever seen.

[@v.balamurugan45]

Good review buddy.......✌

[@Porschelover718]

My cousin has the car and I love it he got most of the options and I love the carbon fibre seats I got to go for a ride it was really nice

[@realtalk7571]

Good work bro! Glad to see the base model reviewed

[@WhatWeDrive]

Thanks for commenting! Glad you liked it!

[@WhatWeDrive]

Thanks for commenting! Glad you liked it!

[@christopherripley1326]

Add the expanded range fuel tank! It’s a $150 option that means fewer trips to the gas station. My base 718 is a blast. Is it a 911?...No. It’s also not a Yugo! And screw the sound. Does the flat six sound make you feel as if you have something bigger between your legs? Good luck with that.

[@WhatWeDrive]

Indeed! Honestly wish they make the expanded range fuel tank a standard feature.

[@christopherripley1326]

Let’s talk about 3rd gear on a twisty two-laner in sport mode...gurgle, gurgle, pop, pop. Most fun for the money.

[@andresc5915]

The S and T models don’t really do much for me. I like them, I would love one, but it’s just one of those things that wouldn’t change my life because I wouldn’t really be able to use it. I don’t take cars to the track. I just want a quality sports car that won’t depreciate too much. Plus if I take care of it, it will last. That’s all that matters to me.

[@coreydangelo7672]

I have the same exact car/spec but in white but damn my next one is def going to be Miami blue!! great video man!!

[@WhatWeDrive]

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[@coreydangelo7672]

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[@Jack-bh5ro]

Andrew blink twice if Alan from Porsche is keeping you hostage

[@TrackMonkey327]

Nice review!

[@WhatWeDrive]

Thank you!

[@orangecayman520]

Love that Miami blue

[@joynalmotin8427]

Thank you for your review . I love my 718 base fully loaded . What’s not to like ? It’s a Porsche , it’s Handel’s great, looks classy . IMHO the sound good . I don’t care if it has 4 cylinders I had a 911 997s gen 2 3.8 dfi . And I don’t miss it this drives better and looks better .. it’s PORSCHE YOU CANT GO WRONG .

[@WhatWeDrive]

Exactly! PORSCHE is simply PORSCHE.

[@canto_v12]

Did you do any other videos in China? Would be cool to share your driving experiences there.

[@vivamia]

nice review

[@WhatWeDrive]

Thank you!

[@luisxavier576]

Very good!!!!

[@WhatWeDrive]

Thank you for commenting!

[@onedirection1721]

nice presenter and he make the video so fun especially he spoke great English, well done bro

[@WhatWeDrive]

Thank you.

[@jasonkent3658]

The vents on the side are to feed the radiators not for more power to keep the engine alive

[@WriterandPhotographer]

How do they do that............the radiators on this car are in the front.

[@jksmancave4878]

Not sure I will get an answer but I am currently staying in Shenzhen and considering purchasing 718 Cayman. Do you still have contact of your friend Alan over there? Thanks in advance.

[@WhatWeDrive]

Sure thing. You can DM me and I can forward his WeChat to you.

[@jksmancave4878]

@@WhatWeDrive Awesome!! Thanks. An email has been sent to your Gmail. Cheers!!!

[@fulx4363]

哇哦深圳的华人用英文在KZbin上面解说，一个好尝试，英文很有感觉也蛮标准的🥰。Respect from Malaysia我祖籍也是广东省的🥰

[@casamigobac]

What engine is in the base model cayman?

[@WhatWeDrive]

2.0T H6

[@Foxie635]

My next personal car where NO one can get in it to drive except me!!!

[@yd5016]

Did that miami blue cayman that you reviewed have pasm

[@WhatWeDrive]

No, it did not. It was pretty much a base base model.

[@sterfry1957]

what a beautiful car

[@WhatWeDrive]

Thank you for commenting!

[@brettmiller2160]

300hp and 280 torque and only weighs in at 3009 pounds seems like a great time now if Porsche started producing the Cayman with a all wheel drive option now that would be great especially living in Canada

[@carlmaximilianschmidt4273]

5:43 the eyebrows tho

[@WhatWeDrive]

hahaha I gotcha

[@BarbWaltersMusic]

This guy is the nicest person in the world, loved the review!

[@justindecker6813]

Super cool review

[@shannonprice2037]

How tall are you? I’m 5’5” and want to know about the seat height

[@WhatWeDrive]

5‘11

[@connornifong9861]

Cool

[@cyrusokada]

Is it a good choice for daily use?

[@WhatWeDrive]

Absolutely, I still daily drive my Cayman. You may need to watch out if you are in a snowy area though...

[@WhatWeDrive]

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[@BongWeasle]

Even the base model is an outrageously good car. Great value for money. Pisses on the ftype.

[@WhatWeDrive]

Absolutely agreed! Thanks for your comment.

[@BongWeasle]

What We Drive I take it back, I bought one, new, did 400 miles in it and sold it, badly made pile of junk that really does sound like a hair dryer.

[@wristrolls1817]

@@BongWeasle 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@bbc_junior4863]

@@BongWeasle LMAO that’s rough dude.

[@Encourageable]

No you didn’t buy one. Liar.

[@darkknightsds]

Sounds like this car had PASM. Have you driven one without PASM, and how does it compare?

[@joynalmotin8427]

Mate you look to young to drive that car lol . Brilliant honest review thanks 🙏

[@WhatWeDrive]

Haha Asian don't die 😂

[@anandhusajiv1862]

Sunroof is missing 🤔

[@skillzlibat]

how much hp and torque is this car?

[@WhatWeDrive]

1:09 300HP and 280LB/FT

[@joeharris3810]

Got the base model glad didn’t spend another 100000 or more for 911

[@relaxfoo]

Does the base have exhaust crackle and pop?

[@WhatWeDrive]

I don't think so, but a base model can add sports exhaust as an option, now that crackles and pops

[@pcar5]

The original 718 had a boxer 4.

[@weiwei1808]

深圳牌啊！还以为听错了……

[@WriterandPhotographer]

Good job with your review. Great English.........only tip, coming from a writer and someone who has taught English extensively......luggage is already plural. (no need for an "s")

[@WhatWeDrive]

Thanks

[@dominicmota5564]

Great car , just can't afford it.

[@andygtv]

👍

[@gdccpmo]

the base model sold in China has only 250 hp, not 300. for 300 hp, you have to go with Cayman T

[@user-bx1sz9kw6z]

介紹的很有表情

[@bung0o]

Feel like I just watched a Doug demuro video. Segmented exactly the same, exact same camera shots, and even down to how doug speaks when regarding certain aspects of the car. It was a fine video but nothing new

[@WhatWeDrive]

Watch my newer videos if you like ;)

[@tccco9738]

Start of video was too much like Doug Munero.

[@EndiFreeKolesio]

I feel like I'm watching Asian version of Doug Demuro :D almost to the point it seems like a parody

[@davidroman4107]

C63,this or the new supra??Cant decide😭😭😭

[@WhatWeDrive]

I think it is time for me to make a Supra video now (just need to find one)...

[@davidroman4107]

What We Drive that would be much apreciated❤️

[@donaldchia2178]

You should also review the new C63s post facelift. That will give me an idea either to go with Cayman or C63s. Keep up the good work mate.

[@WhatWeDrive]

@@davidroman4107Friendly update: couldn't get a Supra for review, but got Supra's close relative.

[@davidroman4107]

What We Drive awesome thank you so much

[@Tellingthetruthaboutpolice]

Thank you. His brain is omega 3 rich.

[@chuchum3]

Minus the PDK it would be almost perfect..yup plus two cylinders

[@rembo183]

Miata as much fun for much less money and reliability. Used Miata in NC style is greatest bargain. Spirts car fun for the workers!!! Porsche is great for corporate rich dudes!😎

[@WhatWeDrive]

Please feel free to check out my Miata video filmed at a National Forest, that was true joy.

[@rembo183]

What We Drive - The Boxster has the added fun factor of top down driving but the NC Miata adds the stress free feel of HUGE economic benefits too.

[@rembo183]

I got my like new used Miata for $10k. So that’s like 6 or 7 Boxsters

[@AntLive29]

Miata not very masculine

[@rembo183]

R - Drive one! Have some fun. Don’t be scared. You’ll feel great! Don’t be concerned what others think; be confident in yourself!👍🏻😊😎👌🏻

[@TheFilip955]

DougDeMuro from Aliexpress

[@zakbilz7233]

Yo are you wearing lipstick? Lol

[@paraj5582]

666666666

[@almaliktv1738]

Those numbers ain’t impressive a 2008 Bentley GT is faster than that

[@Excitingless]

Why this car so cheap tf? Is it bad???

[@povertyspec9651]

My 370Z over this any day. 362hp V6 from a few simple mods and a tune.

[@Tellingthetruthaboutpolice]

Lmao..

[@Swolecat17]

But it’s not a Porsche

[@caominh2874]

you're trying so hard to copy doug demuro, sad asf

[@JoTokutora]

copy of Doug Demuros Channel without the charisma