Why The Spyder RS is Porsche's Best Factory Boxster Ever (And Why I Don't Want One) - TheSmokingTire

[@joekavalauskas8767]

Smoking tire, Matt AND Zack, have been a clear favorite of mine for a while. But even lately I’ve noticed both of your script writing is getting even better! The audience is noticing and we love it. Keep it up you guys!

[@Poorschedriver]

I was thinking the same thing. The writing is really on another level lately. Well done gentlemen.

[@jaycordeiro905]

As an SRS owner, I will say your comments are bang ON! The only two comments I will make are: 1. That PDKS shifts incredibly fast and smooth. 2. That air induction sound reminds me of a Raging Snorting Bull just before it charges. Yea Haa, I love this thing! THANK YOU PORSCHE!🎉

[@trevinthurman5509]

Thanks jay. We still need your full review on rennlist 👍

[@Samson44444]

ur greater than u realize Matt and Zach

[@jacebeleren429]

This!!! ❤❤

[@ImOldGregg]

This video was so well done I tried to like it twice without realizing until the count went down

[@f0gGenx]

judging by the view counts, seems like the youtube audience hasn't realized how much they've improved.

[@johng81818]

Here’s some Kleenex to wipe the brown stuff off your nose.

[@PigglyWigglyDeluxe]

People would have strongly disagreed like 8 years ago. Remember when all the comments were nothing but negativity and heckling? I sure do. I’ve been singing their praises for years it’s about damn time people see it

[@carsandchronos]

This is one of/maybe the best video of yours I have seen. As a Boxster owner, I used to think they were the budget Porsche. After owning and driving many many Porsche’s, you quickly realize that they and the Cayman are the purist sports cars you can buy. Boxster has been the most underrated and best kept secret in the sports car world for over 25 years! They are an unbelievable value and just incredible to drive, and this seems to be the best iteration so far! Thanks

[@DivergentAlex]

I agree! I have a '16 Spyder and I swear that is one of the most fun cars I have ever driven and owned.

[@nathandiaz2023]

I agree here, as a Porsche Technician I’ve come to love the 718 boxster/cayman platform. The 986 saved Porsche from bankruptcy. Even in a 4 cyl 718 you can still have fun!

[@KingofInterns]

Unreliable though 😂

[@carsandchronos]

@@KingofInterns How many have you owned?? Couldn’t be more wrong. Keep up with maintenance intervals and they are one of the most reliable sportscars on the planet.

[@SchlomoSion]

and 991 T or 992 T with appropriate specs for quite the same budget.

[@BlargMyShnoople]

I want one of these so bad, but letting go of my manual 718 Spyder would be too difficult. I really wish they made these with a manual. Would arguably be the best sports car Porsche has ever made.

[@rhinosteveo]

I don't think I would say "arguably" to that! Truly the only detractor. Your Spyder remains king!

[@arkad4357]

You can buy me one! 😂

[@js002003]

maybe the S/T might be the answer!

[@philtechGT3]

yes but the manual gearbox in the 718 GT4/Spyder isn't that great. It needs shorter ratios. Don't get me wrong, I owned a 718 GT4 and loved it (now with a 992 GT3)

[@RadDadisRad]

The manual isn’t that fun. It’s rarely in the desired rpm no matter what gear. Ratios are too tall and you’re spending $20k to remedy which puts you well about a PDK which will never money shift you while driving aggressively. I’m a staunch manual driver but the 718 Spyder in a manual is not that fun in stock form. The PDK really makes the car fun.

[@CS21dude]

Looking trim Matt - good for you! Good review and for someone who’s got built in bias with their own modified spyder I thought you presented it in a fair and balanced way. The last Boxster with a CD player to LOL

[@mikewozawski1634]

Ya you can see Matt on another slim down. He's down really good over the years of trimming down slowly but keeping it off

[@streamius]

Matt RS

[@Nord_Mann]

Was about to comment that! Matt RS❤

[@Lambullghini]

@@streamius 😂😂

[@SutekhOne]

Shaved of grams cost hundreds, kilos cost THOUSANDS 😀@@streamius

[@piggeneral1275]

I own a 718 Cayman S as my only car. It's a great existence.

[@WillProwse]

A man of culture

[@geoff.graham]

I think I pretty much came to the same conclusion you did... I was "on the list" for the Spyder RS with a reasonable shot at getting one (including a significant ADM), but just pulled back my deposit. I currently have a '22 718 Spyder and somehow managed to get every option I wanted at MSRP... PCCBs, buckets, Burmester, PDLS+, classic interior, red top... and of course... a manual. No matter how good the GT4RS engine is in this package, I ultimately just can't give up the manual or everything else that I wanted. Happy to drive the "normal" Spyder with "just" 414-hp, and if I ever need to juice that up... I'll just do the same conversion you did :)

[@thedudeabides1443]

I feel the same way, I’ll not be giving up my 981 Spyder for the RS for the same reasons.

[@leohaury6539]

I also got my own 2022 gt4 custom ordered with a manual and I just don't think I can give up the manual. This spyder RS is so epic, kind of like it more than the GT4RS...and I am not a convertible guy.

[@razrramon2256]

Yeah I won’t be giving up my vw up for it either

[@neilturner6749]

If you had an allocation but weren’t in the US you could’ve just bought the car at list anyway and flipped it for a huge profit, so now I can see where ADM has its benefits in that it keeps non-committed buyers out of the market. Which is ruined here in the UK by many dealers selling the limited-run cars only to the same “preferred clients” with resale incentives.

[@alexandermendez2784]

Please keep doing what you been doing. I've been watching forever and I keep coming back because I consistently agree with your perspective on what you review. Plus you own own, like you said.

[@Quatt22]

We are all witnessing peak Smoking Tire content. Hitting it out of the park lately 👏🏼

[@papasmurf8505]

I never comment on KZbin videos, but this review warrants one. TST videos, story-telling, and overall production keeps getting better. Been a long-time fan but these new reviews make me wish I could double subscribe. Keep killing it!!!

[@brrrrr9999]

Matt, whatever you're doing to trim down, keep doing it. It's awesome to see the transformation

[@commanderrussels2612]

that weight loss injection everyone is taking lately seems to make fat people obsolete. my guess is he's taking that.

[@misterpacha1]

​​@@commanderrussels2612don't assume man. What if he is a hardworking man. But u did guess haha.

[@Petrospect]

The peel out at 6:30! But man, ugh. It's so disappointing the days of the ICE Boxster might be behind us. I sincerely hope that isn't true. The noises are epic. Thanks so much for flying out to make this vid and offering us your Spyder expertise! It's truly delightful. Best 1.30 in the morning I've spent watching something on KZbin 🤣

[@paullt5111]

As a spyder owner I agree 100% with you this car needs manual. Who knows maybe Porsche will make one with manual. I am keeping my analog 981 spyder for years to come.

[@beno.9952]

The old man flipping the bird was incredible🤣

[@commanderrussels2612]

germans get really mad if you go over the speed limit in their towns, and the speed limits are a crawl.

[@trevinthurman5509]

Excellent review. By far the best auto journalist review of the Spyder RS in English. I’ve watched it over a dozen times as I wait for my SRS to arrive this summer!

[@glubibobi]

Matt is looking good!! The weigh loss is definitely noticeable. Also, great review! Love how the channel is evolving.

[@RubikscubeNinja]

This was such a well done video! It felt like the best blend of the old style "One Takes" and the much older, scripted, edited videos. Fantastic to watch, exciting and engaging. Love the work guys!

[@joetacchino4470]

Love this car and this review. Nice job! Looking good, too. Keep up the work on the nutrition!

[@yaboierv8053]

Matt you are gifted. The amount of joy it brings me to watch you drive and talk about a car...there aren't words. Thank you for all these years of great content.

[@scottcowan6798]

I owned a 718 Spyder and I seriously regret selling her.. the RS Sounds absolutely insane.. but.. I’m with you.. nothing like having a stick in the Spyder.. need to get another! Awesome review!!!!

[@TGCREken]

Yep. My 718 Spyder is stick and it’s simply the best Porsche you can buy.

[@emerckx53]

Matt. You have almost hit the perfect bend of car reviewing. The perfect blend of tech review and how the cars work in real life review. That has become your niche. You are miles ahead of where you started. Kudos to you.

[@certifiedbidry]

can't wait for all the content this month, especially the 959 review.

[@saparicio89]

As a Spyder owner I can attest to Matt's words, however I do believe that the best bang for your buck is going to be owning the regular non RS version. It's plenty fun as it is, sexy as hell and hey it's already a naturally aspirated flat 6. Save those extra 80-100K, buy a cool exhaust, take the wife out to a nice dinner to justify why you bought a 100K+ convertible with a manual roof and you are golden.

[@Heyitsallgoodman]

Yeah I'm really wanting just a normal manual 4.0 spyder. However that deman motor sounds great

[@Nord_Mann]

Of course you do😂 Enjoy

[@vizyonE23R]

Any Spyder is a capable machine, we don't have an autobahn and jail speeds are accessible in a base Boxster. I'm quite happy with the OG variant. Hydraulic steering, no e brake, no start stop technology, still the lightest.

[@sgfreak96]

Just wanted to say these reviews recently have been top tier. Excellent writing, and awesome quality B-roll! Really enjoying them!

[@dlb44]

Matt Farrah RS. Looking Lightweight. Super impressive mate.

[@chadthunderstroke]

I live in Michigan, and my 997 Carrera-4 is my only car i drive year round. And it's a Cab! It's very capable in all weather.

[@desmoriderssthlm552]

Thanks for a great review! I am a happy owner of a 981 Spyder and I just came home from a 5000 km roadtrip in Europe. I haven't had the opportunity to compare my car with the 718 Spyder but I have honesty loved every minute in this car during these 3 weeks on all kind of roads. I would never switch to a car with a PDK as the manual gearbox in the Spyder is fantastic! The roof in the RS does not appeal to me as I think the roof on the Spyder is just on the limit to practical enough for daily use. I live I Sweden where the rain can surprise you in less than 15 minutes. The RS engine with the high revs and the performance is for sure on another level but I am fine with that. It would be interesting though to compare the 981 Spyder with the 718. I think the 981 is 120 kilos lighter but have 45 hp less. The sound is not as loud in the 718 but that can be fixed with an aftermarket exhaust I guess to get the same experience. It would be great to get your comments if anyone had the opportunity to compare these two cars ☺

[@lowstrife]

Alright now that I heard that comparison between your Deman car and the stock car... I can't believe I'm going to say it, but I think the punched out lower rev motor sounds more appealing. It seems less shrill and more... full throated. Really goes to show what a treat that thing is.

[@markthibault8579]

Agree completely. I too prefer the more "outlaw" note of the Deman engine.

[@cartergarnon6299]

A valve controller alone changes all of the 718 GT cars. It’s the closed valves that suck the life out of it (and “elongate” the gears btw)

[@CatchMeNever]

It’s all down to personal preference I guess. For me I prefer the sound of this RS, but for real world use, faster acceleration, and manual gearbox Matts car beats this every day of the week.

[@neilturner6749]

@@cartergarnon6299don’t understand you here - you mean the valved exhaust not the engine valves presumably? Well, they open under revs and load regardless of where you’ve got the exhaust manually switched to. And the RS models have a different exhaust setup to the regular 4.0 GTS/GT4/Spyder anyway…

[@The_Stanman]

​@@CatchMeNeveragreed - I prefer the RS. Both are amazing, but I prefer the mechanical precision and how much the tone changes based on revs and throttle. But any NA flat 6 is 👌

[@odinikita4821]

what an awesome car, ever since the 981 series the Boxter and Cayman twins have gone from strength to strength.

[@joro2]

Bourdain -esque vibes, you getting real good 👏

[@wcmontana]

Your production values just keep getting better and better. Well done guys!

[@peterfritzphoto]

Matt, I’ve loved your genuine, unadulterated passion for cars since I first watched you many years ago. Your style is as real as it gets, yet remains thoroughly professional, and eminently watchable!

[@nicholasb0201]

Matt - what a fantastic review, reminds me when you did a review of the e92 m3 competition package 10 years ago. End of an era for N/A cars. Cinematography and dialogue executed perfectly! Keep up the great work 💪

[@YachtReport]

Looking trim Matt, congrats on your transformation!

[@dustyhwelch]

Excellent review Matt. Can’t wait to drive one given how mesmerizing the last gen was.

[@The_action_is_the_juice]

The interior layout and mix like you described IS absolute perfection. "Porsche. There is no substitute."

[@TarBoysWorldWide]

Jesus Christ I did not need this video to get me anymore hyped for this car. Matt, that was absolutely fucking poetry. Looks like the car isn’t the only thing that’s lost some weight, congratulations.

[@ajiteshbargotra1510]

this is your first vid i watched and 5 mins in , i love it ... your way of explaining is absolutely awesome and comforting ❤❤

[@leohaury6539]

It's crazy how well of a job you do explaining everything so clearly, you and chris harris do a better job than anyone anywhere imo

[@pm9625]

facts

[@BrandonRC1]

I do agree, but I wouldn't throw out Henry... he does a great job too.

[@thedudeabides1443]

I thought the RS would be the Spyder that I’d be willing to sell my 981 Spyder to obtain, but without a manual option and that brutal roof, I’m keeping my 981! I agree with Matt’s assessment (though he was referring to the 718) that the Spyder is the best car Porsche makes.

[@Dathumm]

Owning a 981 Spyder as well I am also not convinced if it is worth it sacrificing this fantastic non OPF exhaust and the manual for the SRS. I am not sure if it would give me more emotions or is only much quicker which I don't need since I am not racing it.

[@0728451031548270jeff]

I have a Cayman S and much prefer the coupe version, but either way Porsche makes magnificent motor vehicles.

[@gjonno]

@@Dathummcompletely agreed. I also have 981 Spyder and it is perfect for what it is intended to do….be a riot to drive ‘on the road’. Practical, fast (enough), head turning, fun, ridiculous sound 😂

[@seinsmeld13]

I have a 2020 Spyder which I just stored yesterday for the winter. It is a fantastic car. I can't wait for March to arrive so I can take her out. I didn't like the convertible top when I first got her but now I don't mind it. Keep up your great work Matt. Cheers from a Canadian fan.🍺

[@ClubBlau]

Awesome video Matt! Really liked the summary / conclusion at the end!

[@nismomike2359]

I agree with you Matt. It's always been my dream to have a 991 GT3 RS and a current gen Boxster S. But with the way Porsche has been building cars. I can settle for a 991 GT3 Touring and a Boxster RS. Since they share everything from their GT counterparts but more streetable. Great review.

[@edroper9142]

I have had multiple 911s (S, GTS. Turbo, Turbo S, GT3, GT3RS) the 718 4.0 liter manual Spyder I drive now is the most fun driving I’ve ever had. Love the retro top, mid engine, size and set-up (their made in Porsche’s GT factory). The RS coupe and Spyder appear fantastic too, but a manual is the transmission of choice for sports cars. I agree with this guy…

[@TGCREken]

Completely agree. My 718 Spyder is off the charts fun. Better than the 911. Peak Porsche!

[@alsherwood]

Hey Matt, well done, and you are correct I came to your review because you have so much experience and seat time in the 718's. I knew that you have an opinion but at the same time objectively present the SRS both to highlight it's features but also to share any short comings. As a 718 Spyder owner with over 3 years of driving what I have agree it has to be one of the best Porsche experiences out there. I needed to know if the SRS was a worthy successor and I would have to say in some ways it is, but with a slightly different level of involvement, we accept the PDK but still struggle to give up that connectivity to the car when you shift your own gears. I guess that it is decision time!

[@michaelyak]

Matt - the quality of the videos and the cinematography are truly top notch now. What a video and what a car.

[@threepedalrebel1266]

Matt, love your reviews, I also have a 718 Spyder and it is a jewel that I would never get rid of. I am tempted to do the modification that you did with the closer gear ratio set and I may pull the trigger one day. The pleasure of this car with a manual gearbox is unparalleled. I have a BMW 1M that I also love to drive however they are two different cars. Maybe one day they will make a spider are with the RS engine and a manual transmission and every possible box will be ticked. Till then continue with your amazing videos maybe I’ll look you up the next time I’m in LA driving the canyon roads. Peace out from Canada

[@jezmoxey6930]

Matt - that’s possibly the very best and most enjoyable review I’ve seen you create. Admittedly, you had one of the most exciting and anticipated cars to test drive but, wow, congrats - that was top notch ma man! Keep up the good work 👍🏼 Zoom, zoom…🏎️

[@drivingprophet]

"Cup 2 tires....cup 2ing!" Love it haha. I appreciate when you guys travel for videos like this. Jumping right over to the Emira Turbo after watching this one.

[@trentonphillips7885]

I don’t understand how these videos don’t get more views. So we’ll executed with great information and professional opinion along with great production value! Thanks for all you provide Matt and Zack!

[@VK6AB-]

Great review - fabulous car.

[@Driven-Productions]

I’d love one, but can’t afford it with an atm fee in addition to an a $185k MSRP in my spec. Did tell my dealer would buy the watch and take European deliver, but no allocation given.

[@original2758]

"The Boxster is the best laid out sports car in history"... Truer words are seldom spoken; as an owner of a 02, 3.2 liter, 6 speed, 986 Porsche Boxster S with a Fabspeed exhaust, CAI, IPD Plenum/TB, Numeric shifter, Bilstein performance struts, H&R lowering springs etc.... I concur 😊

[@theapplepaul]

Really enjoyed every second of this video. One of the best I have seen in a while. Like you Matt, I am set on staying with a manual. So Porsche was inspired by you and also dropped some weight. Kudos.

[@GethinJames]

Nice review Matt... I'm so glad I got my Spyder last month. Last of the best. "Your car has arrived... if you can get one or afford one" LOL...

[@The_Stanman]

Great job capturing the audio. Sounds unbelievably good.

[@DPCcars]

Wow, the Porsche Spyder RS truly looks like Porsche's Best Factory Boxster ever! 🔥 Although I haven't had the pleasure of driving the Spyder RS, I've driven the 718 GT4 RS and it was perhaps the best driving experience of my life. Can only imagine how the Spyder RS feels on the open road! 🚗💨 #PorschePassion

[@OdyTypeR]

Idk how much of it is due to the jacket, but you're looking really trim Matt, good work. 4:00 "... that laserbeams intake noise directly into your skull" - this imagery is too much for mere mortals, the writing just keeps getting better 👍👍

[@jehl1963]

Small detail -- they are the Schwabian Alb (with a "b", not a "p"). The word still means "mountain", but tje Albs are much smaller than the Alps.

[@OGShiv]

Amazing production Matt and Zack, love you guys!!!!

[@mmontgomeryy]

The 911 vs Boxster segment was some of the best writing I’ve heard on this channel, maybe ever.

[@danshome-w5h]

Unreal video! Definitely peak smoking tire. It’s wonderful to see the passion pouring out of mat! Keep up the brilliant work.

[@liltay8962]

matt you are the only one out of them all that is equally informative and entertaining also the only journalist i trust!!!

[@bendodge6502]

Great content Matt! Production level is on par with anything out there. Plus...you're looking lean. R&T jacket is fire.

[@andresvidoza]

The sound that comes out of this thing is a symphony. The real obstacle here for us petrolheads is not having that manual transmission :/

[@natefxx]

Intake noise is extremely underrated, cars that nail it are so rare this is a real treat

[@pmwaffle9348]

Not necessarily cars, but that's why Italian sportbikes have such a dedicated following. The mv agusta f4 for example has an inline 4 like most Japanese bikes but it has one of the most feral induction growls.

[@augustortiz]

4:48 Holy moly, wallpaper material. This car is insane. 10/10.

[@roiemesilati]

Great video! Matt and Zach are upping their game big time. I enjoy their podcasts as well. With that said you can’t the car if you are not connected with dealers. It’s offered to people in close circles only as a money maker and kick back back to the dealers. Half of the 992 GT3 cars touring and none touring were flipped in the last 6 months with only few miles on it. Clear flips. And that’s the shame of it all. Porsches meant to be driven but it’s ending up as commodities for trading.

[@nickg382]

After driving a Cayman gt4 at the Porsche Experience, i fell in love. It feels like the perfect size and was able to move and stick to the road like nothing I’ve ever driven. Shout out to that place!

[@willfox640]

Those sounds are glorious. Great video!!!

[@briandubin8278]

Excellent Matt....one of your very best! Thanks! Brian

[@jjonesx86]

Great review. As a 718 Spyder owner, I'm glad this car exists but I'll keep my car for now. It's raw enough for me and I think it's prettier.

[@TGCREken]

The manual Spyder is Peak Porsche.

[@JPD617]

What a beauty! Thanks for taking us for the ride..

[@jonathangilbert7948]

What an absolutely brilliant review. Subscribed!

[@ducbox572]

Great production, script, and sound work.

[@kevinblankenburg4816]

Being born in the Swabian Alb I can tell you they don't test on the weekends. They tested during the nights. Whilst waiting for the bus to take me to school in the early 90s, I could spot sometimes a Mercedes or Porsche prototype heavily disguised. BTW... Was the press event at Kloster Beuron?

[@porscherain]

Real gauges and buttons, what a fabulous idea!

[@WAYTOOCOMPLICATED]

What a car, what a sound… so many transitions… almost like it has variable inlet tracts ? Amazing 😮. You look great Matt 💪💪

[@jlpower]

Killer review, great production and writing. Good work boys!

[@Scorpio1075]

Thank you for knowing what we wanted to know and delivering a great review! And... What a car! ❤

[@PhilCrews]

This is the video I've been waiting for!

[@Jdmess9]

An absolutely brilliant video, bravo!

[@BobC59]

Outstanding video. Via all methods, you managed to not only make me want one of these (badly), you energized my passion for driving, so I am taking my 981 Cayman onto the backroads in the shadows of the Blue Ridge Mountains today. (Honey, don't hold dinner for me)

[@slippyscout1]

Ahhh yessss , German country side, Porsches, quality writing and recording, whimsy, comedy, and omg that motor!!! This is a REVIEW!

[@gambj]

POWER SNIFFLE 😃 I love that

[@dougsmith4678]

Great video Matt! Love your story telling.

[@Higher750]

Great video and review, joy to watch and get your impressions of such an incredible machine.

[@caps4lifeov8]

I hope the channel starts pulling numbers it deserves

[@courtneymcgowan9561]

One of your best videos Matt. Kudos.

[@gregdeschodt9346]

Love this new format - very nice work !

[@Jedcoe]

Thanks for an especially high quality video.

[@jasonclary708]

Love the video. I think I need to get on the patreon. Great content from KZbin and podcast.

[@jamespfeiffer5799]

Matt, good on you for producing more quality content. I know you have discussed how algorithms at KZbin reward quantity over quality and that these kinds of scripted videos take time to produce, but as a car enthusiast viewer, this is what I want to see. Keep it up!

[@zeeepogodoll]

Great vid Matt!

[@rdiamond655]

Such a great review and video!

[@SlowCarFix]

Great video! Really enjoyed the review.

[@MarioDallaRiva]

Looking boss, Matt 👏🏼😎 I was half expecting you to catch up to the Getawayer (Guido) on those sweet roads. 🤙🏼

[@tet2mor282]

Great review video... but yes I keep my manual Spyder too

[@RB22959]

I really appreciate this video. Great review, and comparison. 👍🔥