There's no such thing as gears being too long. Short gears are why 6 speed manuals suck. Snap snap snap snap, of gee we're in 4th gear doing 30mph :-( There's no trans better than a wide ratio 5 speed manual. :-)
Vampirebear13 mate I know what you mean but we are in 2020, I don’t think there’s been a porsche 5 speed since the early 90’s, 2nd gear is to long but I’ll take it
@@ianmitchell9102 TYVM for your reply. I was speaking of manual transmissions in general though. As for Porsche, the G50 5 speed in the 1989 930 is the greatest trans/car combo ever. For me, I had a 1985 Mustang GT convertible with a wide ratio 5 speed & a freeway flyer 2.88 rear gear & that car would FLY while getting great MPG. It would cruise on the Hwy. 60-70MPH @ 800rpm. That car would do triple digits @ about 1100rpm in 5th gear :-) Be well my friend !!! Mark in Ohio.
@@ianmitchell9102 All is as well as can be expected here & I'm NOT worried a bit. But every 6 speed I've driven has been a pain. Snap snap snap the by the time I'd hit 6th gear, it always makes me want an automatic. Driving a manual is about fun & driver involvement & hopefully power as well & 6 speed manuals just aren't fun IMHO. I love my brother's Audi TT but the transmission sucks. I envy you with your E39 M5. My current daily driver is a 2006 Toyota Matrix base model. It's slow & under powered but on the open road it's like a sportscar with it's 5 speed manual. Handles great with great 36 MPG. Also the time in the past I've spent driving 944's has been fantastic. Porsche is everything to me, regardless of model. Do you live in the UK???
Been waiting since 2015 for a Boxster Spyder to show up on the list of cars on BOTB. The fact that Christian is the one reviewing my dream car makes it all the more heartbreaking 😅
Hi, nice review 👍 - outstanding car, the real problem with the standard exhaust is the flaps closing completely between 1 & 4 revs - goes so quiet, then properly wakes up again... where was the exhaust done and how much?
The exhaust system is a custom made BRE Brooks Race Exhaust. Price unknown but the materials may vary, inconel or titanium are the most common I think. Paul Wallace, SupercarsOfLondon has a few video's on those exhausts if you are interested.
Looks snd sounds amazing. How was the brooke exhaust resonance at low rpm with the roof on?? Better question, is how was the drone compared to your straight piped gt3? ... which sounds epic by the way
Yeah, but just that the GT4 and Spyder don't fall under any 'Cayman/Boxster' designation anymore, rather just '718 GT4 and 718 Spyder'. While the Boxster still is around in both 4-cil and 6-cil variations, this Spyder basically is a roof-down GT4 and all it's trickled down bits from 911-series cars like suspension really do make those two a class of their own. So, if you talking this newer model, calling it the 'Boxster Spyder' makes me think of the previous gen.
You’re right, It’s technically the ‘718 Spyder’. Many people still call it the New Boxster Spyder, including myself. Hope you enjoyed the review 😊 -Christian
Markko LA the pops do seem silly, but they are hugely fun. I guarantee you’ll have a massive smile on your face. And they are not fake. At least how AMG does it with their V8s. Sadly this feature is now largely gone for 2020...
@@Fluterra I mean they are not fake on all cars. But personally. I prefer just noise. That porsche is bloody perfect for me. But there is no way I can afford it
Thanks Matt! Got to be honest, this car is so so good. Only reason why the GT3 Is staying is due to the engine if I’m honest, 9000rpm is just wonderful. - Christian
In The Headlights that’s why I’ve always wanted one, best sounding car available today!! I also love the GT4 as it’s claimed to be most engaging Porsche. Do you know much about the 718 GTS? Like does it come close to the GT4/spider now with the same (ish) engine or is it leagues below at every corner?
matt dicken it’s a very good question. The GTS is more forgiving. You can drive on UK roads and not worry about potholes and bumps as much as the suspension deals with it better, BUT, and it’s a big but, the NA 4.0 on the Spyder is awesome. You can rev it out and the feeling is great. You don’t get that on the GTS.
@@BOTBreviews You do get the (same NA 4.0l litre engine) in the new GTS 4.0 variants though (albeit with a electronically reduced redline)! I'm interested to hear how the Brooke Race Exhaust sounds against the JCR version, as well as how these modified 718 sports exhausts sound vs. the 981 (OEM) Sports Exhaust(?) P.S. Great video by the way (y)
Could not watch. I could tell from the beginning that the car sound was going to be ruined by music. I used to sit through videos like this, trying my best to sift out the car sound from the music. Now I think life is too short to watch videos made by people who do not really appreciate the Soul of the car. Cheers.
I agree with you I hate all the bg drama musical intros to these videos, however In this one it lasted 40 seconds thereafter no music at all. It wouldn't have made any difference as unfortunately the car has no stand out exhaust soundtrack anyway.
Oh no no no those seatbelts will look nasty in 12 months unless your absolutely you wear gloves to keep it clean.I had them in a car many yrs ago and when it gets dirty it looks awful and is a nightmare to try to get clean.As for those doors pulls they will be even worse.Apart from that super car
You can’t open it fully no. Need to pop off the buttresses. As I mentioned in the video, you have loads of storage in the front so most people just use that.
The Spyder has a slightly shorter front bumper which helps a bit but I had no issues with anyway. I have quite a nasty entrance to my underground parking but coming at it at an angle it was fine, no issues 😊 I just went slow over speed bumps and again, no issues. Thanks for watching the review Philip! - Christian
Great news, thank you! Same issue here at my underground garage. Coming in straight with my M3 competition occasionally causes a light scrape. Just wanted to make sure the Spyder won’t lose the bumper!
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There's no such thing as gears being too long. Short gears are why 6 speed manuals suck. Snap snap snap snap, of gee we're in 4th gear doing 30mph :-( There's no trans better than a wide ratio 5 speed manual. :-)
Vampirebear13 mate I know what you mean but we are in 2020, I don’t think there’s been a porsche 5 speed since the early 90’s, 2nd gear is to long but I’ll take it
@@ianmitchell9102 TYVM for your reply. I was speaking of manual transmissions in general though. As for Porsche, the G50 5 speed in the 1989 930 is the greatest trans/car combo ever.
For me, I had a 1985 Mustang GT convertible with a wide ratio 5 speed & a freeway flyer 2.88 rear gear & that car would FLY while getting great MPG. It would cruise on the Hwy. 60-70MPH @ 800rpm. That car would do triple digits @ about 1100rpm in 5th gear :-) Be well my friend !!!
Mark in Ohio.
Vampirebear13 yep I know what you mean, my 944 5 speed was perfect but then so was my 6 speed e39 M5. Stay safe in Ohio man !! 👍🏻
@@ianmitchell9102 All is as well as can be expected here & I'm NOT worried a bit. But every 6 speed I've driven has been a pain. Snap snap snap the by the time I'd hit 6th gear, it always makes me want an automatic. Driving a manual is about fun & driver involvement & hopefully power as well & 6 speed manuals just aren't fun IMHO. I love my brother's Audi TT but the transmission sucks. I envy you with your E39 M5. My current daily driver is a 2006 Toyota Matrix base model. It's slow & under powered but on the open road it's like a sportscar with it's 5 speed manual. Handles great with great 36 MPG. Also the time in the past I've spent driving 944's has been fantastic. Porsche is everything to me, regardless of model. Do you live in the UK???
Great Review Christian. Actually better than most of the normal you tubers.
Wanted to hear more of the exhaust note under acceleration...
Brilliant review Christian, I can't tolerate most presenters but you are a natural , good voice/accent and straight to the point.
Mine arrives August 21st which is silver with a red roof. I can't wait for it to arrive. Thanks for the great video. Cheers from Canada.
Oiii Happy For you dude . Enjoyyyyyyy
Mine arrives August 20th which is silver with a black roof. I can't wait for it to arrive. Cheers from Manchester.
@@outsidethepyramid Have a safe drive with your new ride tomorrow.
Great review, very enthusiastic and passionate! Keep 'em coming 👍🏽
Unreal car! Can't wait for the draw tomorrow!
Been waiting since 2015 for a Boxster Spyder to show up on the list of cars on BOTB. The fact that Christian is the one reviewing my dream car makes it all the more heartbreaking 😅
I love the chalk (crayon) exterior, but I would have gone with the Red/Black Spyder Classic interior and removed as much Alcantara as possible
there's no all leather option.
The convertible top blow. If I had to order my again I would get the GTS.
Nice review.
Hi, nice review 👍 - outstanding car, the real problem with the standard exhaust is the flaps closing completely between 1 & 4 revs - goes so quiet, then properly wakes up again... where was the exhaust done and how much?
The exhaust system is a custom made BRE Brooks Race Exhaust. Price unknown but the materials may vary, inconel or titanium are the most common I think. Paul Wallace, SupercarsOfLondon has a few video's on those exhausts if you are interested.
Yep, they use Inconel, I have one of there systems on my GT3 😊
Edward Van. Cool thanks will take a look
In The Headlights - Nice, love GT3’s : ) - good sound? Silly question? Worth splashing out on?
In North America, we thankfully don’t get the particulate filters, so the car sounds better with the stock exhaust.
The previous generation Spyder has much better sound....
Worse performance ride comfort and terrible roof, the 718 is epic
718/981 same torque
It's not a Boxster Spyder, it's just a 718 Spyder
I've always read that if you option the carbon bucket seats you can't get them heated. Looks like those are heated.
Yep! These are heated buckets! Thanks for watching Doug 😊 - Christian
You cant get the 918 buckets heated.
Looks snd sounds amazing. How was the brooke exhaust resonance at low rpm with the roof on?? Better question, is how was the drone compared to your straight piped gt3? ... which sounds epic by the way
Good review Christian. Lovely car😉👍🏾
Thanks Luke! -Christian
I use my weekly free ticket on this every week, well the Cayman 4.0
How come you have heated bucket seats?
It isn't called 'Boxster' anymore, is it?
Can't wait for that GT4 RS, that's gotta be a wicked piece of machinery.
boxster still exist. looks a little bit different.
Yeah, but just that the GT4 and Spyder don't fall under any 'Cayman/Boxster' designation anymore, rather just '718 GT4 and 718 Spyder'. While the Boxster still is around in both 4-cil and 6-cil variations, this Spyder basically is a roof-down GT4 and all it's trickled down bits from 911-series cars like suspension really do make those two a class of their own. So, if you talking this newer model, calling it the 'Boxster Spyder' makes me think of the previous gen.
You’re right, It’s technically the ‘718 Spyder’. Many people still call it the New Boxster Spyder, including myself. Hope you enjoyed the review 😊 -Christian
@@BOTBreviews I did! That's my favourite car right now! Think it's a beaut and a beast!
I prefer that exhaust. Has proper real sound. Not with those fake farts and pops as most cars today have
Markko LA the pops do seem silly, but they are hugely fun. I guarantee you’ll have a massive smile on your face. And they are not fake. At least how AMG does it with their V8s. Sadly this feature is now largely gone for 2020...
@@Fluterra I mean they are not fake on all cars. But personally. I prefer just noise. That porsche is bloody perfect for me. But there is no way I can afford it
@@Fluterra and pops I may be okay. But those farts. Now these I hate
981 spyder sounds better!
Will it fit a full sized checked luggage in either of those boots?
The GT3 is being traded in then??
Great video,
Love that spec!
Thanks Matt! Got to be honest, this car is so so good. Only reason why the GT3 Is staying is due to the engine if I’m honest, 9000rpm is just wonderful. - Christian
In The Headlights that’s why I’ve always wanted one, best sounding car available today!!
I also love the GT4 as it’s claimed to be most engaging Porsche.
Do you know much about the 718 GTS? Like does it come close to the GT4/spider now with the same (ish) engine or is it leagues below at every corner?
matt dicken it’s a very good question. The GTS is more forgiving. You can drive on UK roads and not worry about potholes and bumps as much as the suspension deals with it better, BUT, and it’s a big but, the NA 4.0 on the Spyder is awesome. You can rev it out and the feeling is great. You don’t get that on the GTS.
@@BOTBreviews You do get the (same NA 4.0l litre engine) in the new GTS 4.0 variants though (albeit with a electronically reduced redline)! I'm interested to hear how the Brooke Race Exhaust sounds against the JCR version, as well as how these modified 718 sports exhausts sound vs. the 981 (OEM) Sports Exhaust(?)
P.S. Great video by the way (y)
With an exhaust? Do they normally leave them off at the factory?
Great video!!!!!
Thanks! 😊 shame it was raining!
@@BOTBreviews I'm sure it's hard to film all your car vids in the one day a year it doesn't rain 😄😄😄
...this is funny because it’s actually true 😂
What colour is it? White or carrera white metalic?
That’s Crayon, or Chalk in Europe.
Are these another factory bucket seat option opposite of the 918 buckets or are they aftermarket?
Those are from the 918, I have the 18 way adjustable seats.
Jesus use the keyfob to unlock the roof and trunk
Nice spec! Is that chalk?
Do you mean Crayon?
Colour is ‘crayon’ 😊
Thanks for watching!
It’s chalk.
@@nateisright 'Crayon' is the same as 'Chalk' depending what country you are in.
@@BOTBreviews Deutschland Uber Alles!! 🇩🇪
Looking forward to my phone call to say I’ve that after many years of playing botb I’ve finally won! RS6 + £30k thanks.....
Could not watch. I could tell from the beginning that the car sound was going to be ruined by music. I used to sit through videos like this, trying my best to sift out the car sound from the music. Now I think life is too short to watch videos made by people who do not really appreciate the Soul of the car. Cheers.
I agree with you I hate all the bg drama musical intros to these videos, however In this one it lasted 40 seconds thereafter no music at all.
It wouldn't have made any difference as unfortunately the car has no stand out exhaust soundtrack anyway.
Oh no no no those seatbelts will look nasty in 12 months unless your absolutely you wear gloves to keep it clean.I had them in a car many yrs ago and when it gets dirty it looks awful and is a nightmare to try to get clean.As for those doors pulls they will be even worse.Apart from that super car
Wait, what, you can’t open the rear trunk without removing the roof buttresses?
You can’t open it fully no. Need to pop off the buttresses. As I mentioned in the video, you have loads of storage in the front so most people just use that.
How did you find the ground clearance on the Spyder? Did you have trouble clearing ramps or bumps?
The Spyder has a slightly shorter front bumper which helps a bit but I had no issues with anyway. I have quite a nasty entrance to my underground parking but coming at it at an angle it was fine, no issues 😊 I just went slow over speed bumps and again, no issues. Thanks for watching the review Philip! - Christian
Great news, thank you! Same issue here at my underground garage. Coming in straight with my M3 competition occasionally causes a light scrape. Just wanted to make sure the Spyder won’t lose the bumper!
Angles (if you can) are your friend! 😊
Must have cost him a good amount of TH-cam money to get him that Porsche.
Guessing you didn’t watch the review then?
I seriously hate this manual roof
It’s a Porsche 718 Spyder not a ( Boxster Spyder )
Those seats weren't available
What exhaust did he put on this?
It’s in the video - Brooke Racing Exhaust 😊
Will Porsche be dropping a PDK in it ever?
yes, its coming at the end of this year
Is this boxster still a hairdressers car like an Audi TT?
why the British flag? overly dramatic intro - but overall, very good coverage!
Sound quality kills it
So one of if not the most important part (the roof) and you didn’t show in details how it puts down and up???? 👎👎👎👎👎👎
Literally at 1:40
Try watching the video P E. 🙄😂
@@BOTBreviews try watching others videos 😉
That makes no sense.
You made a comment with a 👎🏻 saying we didn’t show how the roof works... when we did 😂 - have a lovely day.
In The Headlights try watching other videos where they really show how it works...👍
bad audio and you didnt even push the car..... yikes.
What an earrape this intro is :///
Too much of a faff for me. Prefer a normal Boxster
The way the Boxster drives to the spyder is quite different, if it was just the roof you thought was a bit of a faff... it’s worth it 😎
@@BOTBreviews How is it different? 981 GTS all the way