Porsche 981 Boxster Spyder review | EP 034
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Traded a 997.1 GT3 for the 981 Spyder 3 years ago and have never looked back. Had a build slot for the 718 Spyder but after some deliberation turned it down on the basis that the 981 is such a brilliant road car, its amazing sound, and to me the much better looking rear end.
Unless you track, the ‘GT bit’ for most people is really only bragging rights.
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718 spyder in manual and 450 NA is king but i appreciated your review, thanks.
Thank you Janko for this amazing review, and thank you that you listened to my request! Keep it up!
Hi Blobinfishgame, YES I listened to you. I was lucky to find a 981 to review and I agree it was fun to drive. Thank you for still watching my channel.
I love your enthusiasm in your reviews Janko
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Hi Janko, I know this is an old video but I keep,coming back to it. I have finally purchased my own 981 Spyder this week and it is a thing of real beauty. Thank you for your help 😂
It is a spectacular car and congratulations.
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Always providing descent reviews. Thank you for that Mr Lind.
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I have a 2006 cayman with a 3.8. Love the sound of it through the factory exhaust.
i love how passionate your are about this car! amazing !
I am it is a beautiful car and a true experience to drive, letting nature in with the top down is a great element to add in the art of driving. If you are not already please subscribe.
Great job Janko! Love the 981 gen of the Boxster Spyder. Such an emotional drive!
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Nice review. I owned a GT4 and it was a lot of fun. The Boxster Spyder and GT4 are the sweet spot of road cars made by Porsche
Hi 888MF,
Yes, they are great 👍 road cars. FYI I have never driven the GT4 but what I have heard it is spectacular.
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Why did you sell the gt4?
I love how you embrace the act of lowering the roof. So many complained about it. This is not a car that you jump in to go buy a loaf of bread. It is an occasion so enjoy all that it has to offer. Thank you for the great revs.
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Great video. Love your emotional descriptions. Just bought one of these in the USA similar spec.
Congratulation on a spectacular car, you will not be disappointed. I appreciate the time you have spent on my channel.
The beauty 😭 of the Spyder! By far my favorite video Janko! I would’ve only changed the 2nd song to a more inspiring one with the scenery. Other than that... man, thank you for the quality of content!
Thanks Chris, sound, music and volume is the most common complaint I get. I am a one-man show and audio is an area were a struggle. Thanks for watching and subscribing.
Great review Janko! I'm very happy to have one of these in my garage 😃
Big congratulation to your Spyder and thanks for watching and subscribing.
I just got a GT Silver over Garnet Red, 9,500 miles🤓
Thank you for the amazing review!! Keep up the good work Sir! :)
Hi Zisogainnis, thank you for your energy. Thank you for watching and subscribing.
The car looks like a baby from the 918 and Carrera GT!
Loved the editing and review
Thanks for watching and subscribing. I hope to here from you more in the future.
It’s big bro is the Soeedster
Another great Janko vid! 👍🏻 A friend of mine has one of these...superb. Not sure about the messing to get roof down though...but looks awesome once down. Agree with the comment on the steering v. 718 too, but its not really a problem and much more wonderful than the newer model engine...
Thanks the Spyder is a great car but the handling in the 718 is superior. Thanks for watching and subscribing.
Nice job mate you are a true petrolhead, honest review and a lot of emotion. Liked and subscribed.!
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Nice review. Love your enthusiasm. I have this car in white with satin alloys..it’s beautiful in person and very rare. Apparently less than 200 in the U.K. Speak to anyone who’s driven one and they will tell you how much fun these are!!! It came out at the same time as the GT4 so it was completely overshadowed... Funny you mention not liking the steering feel.. I feel it’s incredibly ‘darty’ - it’s also the 911 turbo rack... 911 S engine, 911 turbo steering rack, 918 Spyder buckets, and 911 S brakes.. a spare parts pot of gold!! Noisy & sooo much fun 😁... Keep up the great work and keep the reviews coming... 👍
Thanks for watching and subscribing and try to enjoy your beautiful Spyder, congratulations.
Janko Lind thanks! Keep the great reviews coming! Not many have reviewed the Spyder so it’s always nice to see.
If you ever feel like reminiscing, here’s a great Spyder vid (not me, unfortunately!) that really catches the sound well - great road too!
m.th-cam.com/video/x3VWTgevuCo/w-d-xo.html
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amazing job man, keep it up!
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Hi mate. Just found your channel. Your reviews are brilliant. I love your passion for these cars. Subbed... Rob from Australia.
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Just re-watching missing new videos from Janko. What a beautiful car - for me it's a work of art which will stand the tides of time. Great color too - love them in white inside red. Great review - classic car!
Thanks for the rewatch. It is one of the most beautiful cars Porsche have made.
@@JankoLind totally agree it - it will age well and be a classic. Everything will be heavy and electric in the future and self driving. Just love the design. Thank you Janko!
@@bavariancarenthusiast2722 self driving spyder lol never!!
Classy video, and great review - car looks great in red.
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I often watch this review for meditation. It's that good.
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another professional quality great Porsche video. Going from strength to strength
Your energy, Trey, is not mistaken, thank you for continually supporting me.
as long as you make great Porsche videos I'll be a fan.
BTW, I've been trying to find a 991.2 GT3. Of course the allocations are all long gone and the markups by car "filppers" are insane. I have put my name in the queue for a 992 GT3 (not so keen on the 992) but the dealer markups are going to be even worse!
Trey Quattro the 992 GT3 are guaranteed going to be spectacular. But if you are in to NA engine you should continue to look for a 991. Wish country do you live in?
Janko Lind, I hope so. 991.2 GT3s are being sold for $200K +/-. I live in USA.
Janko,
Fantastic channel and you truly have a gift on presenting content and passion.
I’m currently deciding between a 981 Spyder and 911T, I know two very different cars.
I do believe the Spyder will be more of a classic in the future than the 991.2 T
Keep up the great job Sir :)
Thank you, Casper, thank you for watching my channel. It seems like you have some thinking to do. Please make your choice based from your need, not if it is a classic or not. As you write, it is two very different cars.
Hahaha Janko i didnt expect that intro, good work on the review .
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Nice video dude, great colour combo
Thanks
One ofy favorite Porsches of all time😍
It is so nice to drive, top-down letting nature in. Thanks for watching and subscribing.
Just so mega looking with that soft top tucked away. Such a delicious design. Delectable. Yum.
Hi Ziggy, it's an astonishing car. Again thanks for your comments.
Just as mega looking with the top up IMO.
BEAUTIFUL wonderful review tky
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Sorry, I don't have time right now, lets hope for the future.
fantastic review! I own a 981, a used it daily and I think it s better than spyder on daily basis usage. But spyder is a masterpiece. thank for your review.
I agree, with the top up you are not able to open the rear lid. Not practical as a daily driver the standard 981 and 718 is a better choice. thanks for watching and subscribing.
4:13 we haven’t much time for that when the rain coming 😂
LOL and it's perfect if you have something in the trunk. Thanks for watching and subscribing to my channel.
really amazing review =)
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Fantastic review
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Well presented sir ! Keep ‘em coming and have a sub 👍
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Love it what a beauty!
yes it is.
I enjoyed the video, very enthusiastic review and very professional cuted video! You focused on all it is about to drive this car. I agree with your comment on the steering, as I had the same impression. But I wonder where it comes from, since the steering features an electricomechanical power steering, i.e. direct mechanical link between the steering wheel and the steering gear.
Good question G-man, very good, I had an idea to talk about that in the video but since I do not have the answer I couldn't create any good content out of it. Thanks for watching and subscribing.
Drop dead gorgeous porsche
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Great review and fabulous car. Liked and Sub’d.
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SOLD, selling my 997.2 GT3 tomorrow for this one, in Guards RED! Wonderful video.
Thanks for your energy, I’ve been thinking and I might have made the same choice. Thanks for watching and subscribing.
Oops! Hope you get the 2020 instead! That’s the keeper.
Great video Janko. I am looking to replace my manual 997 GTS with a 981 Spyder. Would you go that route?
YES
Great video of a beautiful car though surely the decision is 981 Spyder or wait a few months and see what the 718 Spyder brings. Not sure comparing to 718 GTS with a turbo 4 is a relevant comparison. Let’s hope the new version reduces the prices of the 981 Spyder a little.
Not sure if the price will be reduced if the new Spyder comes with a F4. Thanks for watching and subscribing.
One comment about 3rd gear. I think all the reviewers are so enamoured with the manual that they want to shift shift shift all the time. On a long drive in the canyons I appreciate the 3rd gear as I can leave it there for a bit. There is plenty of shifting if you drive the car for more than a review. And if you want only to shift try a Miata or other underpowered car and you can have all the shifting you will ever want.
Thanks it’s a valid point.
Nice video👍🇦🇺
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this car looks so much better in person, videos and pictures dont do it any justice
Hi Mr La,
I agree totally, there are so many angels to look at its truly spectacular to look at. Thanks for watching and subscribing.
Surprised about your steering complaint. I have one and I thought the opposite, i find it extremely quick and as good as any EPS can get
In a direct comparison to the 718, it is different. But still at a high-quality level. If you get the opportunity, try the 718 and jump between the cars as I did and you will feel the difference. That's my experience anyway. Thanks for watching.
Janko Lind so 718 has steering response? That’s really surprising! By the way great video 🙂.
Re Brakelight: Why....? Why, Porsche? This is not necessary :-) So funny. Nice review even if I can't afford it. Will stick with my slower Boxster S PDK.
Not bad with the Boxster S, congratulation.
I’d love to have a 987.2 Spyder some day. One of my dream cars
It's a nice car and I hope you get the opportunity to own it.
@@JankoLind so do I but it's unlikely considering it's 2020 and I'm not yet old enough for a license. Can hope I somehow manage to be in such a position in the next 20 years or so
Set your goal and you will reach it. When I was a teenager I hade a sign on my wall:
IF you refuse to accept anything but the best you will often get it.
It works but it takes time. Thanks for the time you spend on my channel.
@@JankoLind thank you and no problem 👍
what did you think of the ride quality? i know GTS is the better daily driver and faster...but the spyder is just so special... trying to figure out should i get 718GTS for 65k or spyder for 77k...but i drive on really bumpy roads. ...
The chase is way more better in the 718 GTS 2,5 a more comfortable and more suited for a more active drive. The steering is better in the 718. The 981 Spyder looks MUCH better.
@Janko the GT3 Touring or the 981 Boxster Spyder for casual, fun mountain drive?
Tuff one to answer, can I have both? If you force me to answer I might go for the Spyder since I will have 10 000 USD extra on the bank. If you are not already, please subscribe.
@@JankoLind Sold my 981 Spyder to get my GT3 Touring and R8 RWS. I love the GT3 Touring but there are days when I really wish I didn't trade the Spyder in. Both truly amazing machines. I am going to try and get a 718 Spyder when they come out. We'll see what happens. Awesome GT3 Touring video by the way. I watch it almost daily. Mine is GT Silver with black wheels and red stitching. What is the background song playing during the b roads driving sequence?
time for a new video :-)
Wish I liked convertibles. This car is gorgeous!
Agree, one of the most beautiful.
Great video. Tell us about your watch please.
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It's not just a fog light, it's also the reverse light.
It is correct, but I still think it should be integrated into the brake or rear lights. Thanks for watching and subscribing.
Great review, it just needs better tire, oem pirelli side wall is too soft imho.
Yes, I'm afraid that's the truth, Michelin is better at this point. It might change in the future but not stick with the Michelin.
so janko what would you rather have 718 GTS boxster 4cyl? or 981 boxster spyder
Thats a tuff one, I would most likely go with the GTS and Öhlins chassi and with the money left I would go on track days.
@@JankoLind thanks for the input, i love your videos.. congrats on the spyder!!!
It is the detuned 3.8L engine of the GT4 making 375hp, not the powerkit engine of the 991.1 gts which makes 430hp. Great review nonetheless.
I'm so sorry for my mistake, please accept my apology. The engine is from the 991.1 Carrera S NOT the GTS. It was detuned to the GT4 and as you mention even more to the Spyder. Thank you for watching my channel and if you are not already please subscribe.
Janko Lind No problem Janko! Honest mistake. I am only sensitive to it because I own a 991.1 GTS! I am already subscribed to your channel with my other alias. Keep up the excellent work!
Har du testat en Porsche Boxster Spyder 987?
718 inherited the Chassis changes from GT4, hence it feels more planted.
Yes the handling of the 718 is a bit better, but what a lovely 😊 car to drive, the spider 🕷. Thanks for watching and subscribing.
Great video!!. I have just subscribed to your channel!!. Which one you prefer, the 718 spyder vs 981 spyder?. Even though the weight increase and lack of noise?. Would like to know your thoughts.thanks
I made the choice for the 981 this year. The 981 Spyder sounds so much better and emotional which is more important to me in such a car than few seconds less on the racetrack. It is the ultimate fun tool to enjoy!
@@Dathumm im about to buy a 981 spyder but on the second hand market these are keeeping very good value, besides the 718 spyder after having the option of the pdk and not limited production im not so sure if it will keep its value as good as the old one. To me the noise of a car in a sports car is very important and having to fit an aftermarket one. Kind of ruins the experience. I guess its my personal choice
@@perdomus It is a personal choice indeed. I would have not been happy with the sound of the 718, sound means a lot to me when driving an car without roof. On the other hand I don't want to modify my car as it would not been legal after that anymore. Of course as an owner I hope that the value will hold well of the 981 as there have been much less produced but I think prices would have dropped already with the 718 being on the market since some time now and still nothing happened.
@@perdomus In the end I can only recommend the 981. Especially the sound is a pure joy that we will never get again. I have had so many people with me in the car already who just could not believe how awesome it sounds.
Thank you both for sharing in our community. I'm as expected pro the 718 Spyder, it wins over the 981 in every category except for mentioned sound wish is and easy fix with Cargrphic. Never the less there is a Porsche for everybody and you will always be in heaven regardless wish selection you make.
Janko, please let me know your initial thoughts on the 718 Spyder!!
It will come, please be patient with me...
@@JankoLindI will. Let me know if you notice a difference over the 981 Spyder. Bigger engine in the 718 but it weighs over 100 kilos more. Maybe talk about the gearing, and your opinion on the diffuser and your experience with the grip and handling. Is it an improvement over the 981?
Wow steve jobs doing videos of cars
Want one bad. I'll have one sometime I'm sure.
It is a beautiful car 🚗
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Janko, the 981 Spyder and 718 Spyder have the same torque at 310 ft/lb. Does that mean the pull or acceleration, will be the same between the two cars?
No, you have to look in to the gear ratio to compare the mathematics. The biggest differences between the 981 and 982 Spyder will be the handling. Std Base 718 Boxster handles better than the 981 Spyder and then take the Motorsport chassis engineers in to the 718... the Spyder will rule. Engine sound might be better on the 981 (not tested). But both the 981 and the 982 Spyder is the best looking Porsche’s.
Janko Lind thanks I will be watching your future video with the 982. Would love your perspective on why porsche is still using the long gearing, and how you compare the acceleration with the 981.
Is this currently in production?
No, it's not, but the 718 Spyder is under development if you believe all spy photos. Thanks for watching.
Hey Janko, could you please tell us your opinion about the new Porsche 992.1 ? Maybe mention it in one of the next Videos :)
Hi Phillip, Thanks for your tip, I'm looking into your request. Thank you for watching my channel.
Love the Spyder but the ahhhhhhh can’t tear ya is poo poo
Jarko, that’s not a fog light, it’s the reversing light 💡
Yes I know, an honest misstake, sorry. BTW BIG thanks for your subscription.
@@JankoLind My 3 Audi Quattros had the rear fog light!
Janko, i can agree to all of what you said, but with the seats, i disagree, or better said: Come to my age ! :-)
Hi Hermann Renz, I understand your point of view. I guess I will come one day to your age...
LOL, Janko, that was a good one ! Ok, i´m an old guy but not too old to enter my 912E. It was more to heat up ironicly again the discussion about the seats in the german spyder community.
Go on with what you´re doing. We appreciate it !!
The LWB seats are the highlight of the cars interior, a visual work of art! I find them comfortable as well.
This is basically a convertible GT4 (981) right?
+Danimal Planet No, the GT4 has the front axle from the 991.1 GT3. Also the steering is different iirc.
000GunterGabriel000 is right, I would say a more developed 981 Boxster, but what a development.
Is the color Guards Red?
skynetsworld 100% Guards Red 👍🏽.
@@chrislaracuente2175 thanks :)
Thanks Chris helping me answering the question. 👍
My pleasure gentlemen. #ForeverPorsche 💪🏽
Great review. I just can’t seem to wrap my mind or ears around this engine. The car itself is brilliant. I just wish they stuck with a 6, instead of a t-4.
This is the 981 with the 3.8L 6.
This is the 981 Spyder not the 718 which will be released soon. It has a 6cyl 3.8L detuned GT4 motor from my understanding. 375hp
Recommend a 718 drive the torque piles on at 1900 and pull hard to 4K. After break in I am looking forward to pulling to 7k At 3k the push is hard into the seat. I did like the high reving 6, but it was flat under 4K
What!!! You mean you wouldn't rather a 6 cylinder gt3 engine???
A 4-cyl engine will be closer to the Porsche History. You could buy a 911 with a flat 6. I do accept the falt 6 in the Spyder GT4 but on a regular Boxster and a Cayman its more like "I could not afford a 911 syndrome". A base 718 Cayman T with the modification I have done is a true drivers car and that car I would chose before the 981 Spyder.
@@JankoLind Disagree, the Spyder with its awesome flat 6 is so much more emotional than the 4 cylinder 718. Who cares about few seconds less on a racetrack where a Spyder is certainly not at home?
How much Porsche payed for this infomercial
Nothing
Did u watch the video? Plenty of negatives and positives, all constructive.
How much did BMW pay you to post this?
I would think the guy in this video either dont get out much or was not hugged enough as a kid
Intro
I like better taking down the roof of my 981S within 10 seconds while driving at 50km/h
Hi CFI Marco, I understand what you mean If you use your car more in your daily life that more convenient. Thanks for watching and if you are not already please subscribe.
I like dropping my 718s top at a light.
Max Martz I like dropping my 981 Spyder at train crossings🤓
This car is nearly completely useless as a convertible. That roof will stay on after you have gone the pain of operating it a couple of times and getting stuck in the rain, highway, strong wind, etc. The roof procedure is just laughable. It's a good idea on paper but a failure in practice. Hence, getting the GT4 is a better choice if you absolutely like this series.
Are you seriously excited because you can manually close your soft top manually on a 100K$ car? LOL ! Congrats Porsche on making us totally blind and stupid!
Sure, I am seriously excited, an auto top is boring!
As I’m sure you know, weight savings is a part of the design concept and 22 pounds is significant. It’s one of the few convertibles that look as good with the top up as they do with the top down.
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Yes the engine gives pleasure not only when you push the throttle.