Why the 2019 Porsche 718 Boxster IS a REAL Porsche!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 17 พ.ค. 2024
- Flat four engine, check. Mid engined layout, check. 300hp, check. Floral shorts, check.
Welcome back to Discovercars! Thank you to all that have subbed so far and have been watching my content recently. I've borrowed this Porsche 718 Boxster from the Porsche Centre Canberra, here in Australia.
Just reading some of these comments makes it clear that there are people here who really don’t know what they are talking about and some who do. Love the flat 6 engine driven it in all iterations of Porsche’s and will always be the noise a Porsche should make but there is this thing called the future which is inevitable. Won’t be long before boxsters and caymans are electric. The 718 has excellent handling and serious pace coupled with excellent build quality makes it the best car in its class. May not be the purists’ cup of tea but if you jump into a 718 and drive it and you still think it’s shit you need your head checked
Great review. I had zero interest in the Cayman until the 718 was introduced. Got one sitting next to my 911 now great car that performs well beyond it's "league"
Solid review, I own a 2018 718 base and just didn't feel the need to shell out another $12k for only 50hp, this car has quite enough power and quickness for daily AND weekend fun. Unless you're regularly taking it on a track, you really won't miss the extra hp, but the additional features might be worth considering, though, in a higher trim.
I find the S to be a smoother car, the base has more of an "on-off character". The base is a great car, but there's more than just HP in the 12K.
This is my favorite one, the closest thing to a full roadster. I just would like shorter gears and a smaller rear ratio.
The s eliminates the lag under 2600 on the base. 9.5 cu ft in trunk and frunk. Top down to the grocery is a blast on the 2 lanes.
Nice no-nonsense review. Keep it up! :)
I agree .. love the 718
i removed the muffler on my base 718 boxster, sounds heavenly for a 4 cylinder
that near subie rumble is crazy
Great review with my dream car sir..Dream car Porsche.Enjoy watching from Philippines..
Why don’t you have more subscribers?! Great review!!
I just traded my 2013 Boxster for a 2017....absolutely love it!
Oh you should sell these things 😛. I ended up getting a 718 in Melb after your help, thanks. The MY20 does include the sports exhaust as standard now. Love your enthusiasm for what i also found was an amazing car.
Thank you! So glad it worked out for the best! Hope you enjoy many miles and a lot more smiles owning it 😁
And one year on with COVID, I’ve done 3000 km. The least amount of km i have ever done in a year 😂
LOL, anyone who thinks a flat 4 is NOT a Porsche doesn't know their ass from a hole in the ground about Porsche.
Good review, I own a 718S Boxster and love everything about it. Never considered the earlier Boxster's because of reliability issues with the flat 6 from 2006 to 2016 the 718 chassis is also 70% stronger
"Reliability issues" affected the M96 and M97 engines which were used in MY up to 2008. There are no issues with the MA1 engine that replaced the M97 in MY2009. Saying you chose a new car to avoid reliability issues shows how ignorant you are to the issues at hand.
@@freakerss I own a 99 Boxster base and you are totally correct.....People need to do their homework before they shoot their mouth off!
@@freakerss 145,000 miles on my 2005 987S. IMS bearing was was removed in 2008 model year
Solid review and feel free to stop by and drive my Boxster 981S anytime...though I am on the east coast of the U.S. so I won't expect you for dinner. But I'll be sure to have a full tank for you. Realistic rating, I think, for all the right reasons. New subscriber - keep up the good work.
Thank you! And thank you for the kind offer! Glad you’re enjoying the content, and I hope to soon drop by the US and do some reviews there.
Yeah good review. I had a 911 and much prefer the looks and handling of the718. Sound is just fine, it gives it a distinct character from the 911 and in my opinion, you don’t buy a Porsche for the soundtrack when , if that’s your thing, you can get a V8. Definitely the most fun car I’ve had..
I agree. Defiantly unique in the range. And the use of even length headers provides, I think, a more genuine Porsche sound experience.
Why does your PDK look different?
Is there a 4 seater?
Where did you get that shift lever? Not standard....
its an option
Any reasion why the exhaust is sometimes dual and sometimes a single?
Base model is single tip and S model and above is dual
Which one does your Father driver?
Sweet shorts. Used flat 6 (981) is the way to go
Thanks! Would love to get my hands on a 981 manual.
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I wouldn't like to buy someone elses "hand me down."
You forgot your trouser old boy.... clad only in your boxers, well I guess it's appropriate test driving this Boxster ;-)
Great review of a great car. Love the shorts, but your choice of presentation locations needs some work.
Thanks! Means a lot! Just wanted to check what you mean by presentation locations? Always looking to improve :)
@@discovercars - Couldn't you have chosen a better location to park the car for the walk-around than to have an electrical substation, long grass and weeds in the background? Also, the in-car shots all feature the shop awnings and signage of Fyshwick - not very classy. Having been a wedding photographer, I know not to take photos of the bridal party next to the garbage bins around the back of the reception hall.
Maybe you were constrained by time or distance you could travel in order to put the video together, but there are a number of great locations around Canberra. Personally, I would have headed down to the Cotter. It would have been a great drive in a 718 if nothing else. All that aside, I like what you do - even in those shorts.
Cheers! Yeah constrained by location for sure, if not, you bet I’d be at the Arboretum or Cotter! Appreciate the feedback!
Mr. Fancy Pants and his Fancy car.
I will take delivery of my 718 in 2 monrhs' time. I strongly recommend to not opt for the sports exaust. It's too loud and in case it will fall victom to rust it'll cost you 3 grand to get it fixed. Other than that I went for all available options except for the sports chrono. Why ruin my PDK with 0-60mph drags when average speed on our Autobahn is between 100 and 150mph? Note that stock exaust at 150+ is louuuuud! By the way, Ive never seen someone test driving while still wearing his swim suit ... lol
Sports Exhaust was standard on my 19. Stock sport exhaust 80mph quiet enough for chatting at normal conversation level.
Drivinv boxster in boxers
😊😊😊
Those shorts tho...
Completely gay.
Shawty thick
I hope you realize you were driving a Boxster S and not a base model. The base does not have a double pipe exhaust. This is why you felt the car was faster then 4.9 secs
The sports exhaust option gives you twin pipes
S have larger brake rotors and is painted red. Twin tailpipe can be ordered with non PSE also
You may not be able to fit a person in the frunk but I’d imagine you can fit a body. Just sayin.
Walter White could.
Please let’s not say frunk like an uneducated plebeian. It’s a bonnet
Sounds like a diesel
4 cylinder for $80k? Come on
The speedo takes years to rev, 4th gear takes like a century before u can upshift. The car sucks
It's so good that Porsche is discontinuing it. And please buy some new pants.
Shouldn't have traded my flat six Boxster for this Subaru imitation. I miss having a real engine.
What were you thinking?
Regardless of the engine, the handling characteristics of the chassis are relatively boring. I’ve owned a 986 Boxster. And they haven’t changed so much that my perception is inaccurate in that regard. If Porsche made them less stiff, like the Alpine, it could be quite interesting. But as it is, it is boring relative to cars such as the M2 Competition and the 911.
Then, factor in the engine, the sound and lack of smoothness due to it having only 4 cylinders, and the rev limit due to the turbos.
You're driving an automatic. Your opinion means nothing. Show me a 718 with a manual.
I have to agree, older Boxsters such as yours had terrible autos, but In more recent Porsche models, PDK is the strongest case against the manuals yet! Don’t get me wrong, I daily a manual, but I wouldn’t be dismissing PDK that quick unless you’ve driven it.
“Your opinion means nothing”? Oh princess, relax.
Buy a used 6 cylinder model. You will thank yourself. These 4 cylinder turbo engines are rubbish. A disgrace really. Noise counts in large amounts.
idiot.
@@travis8665 Totally agree.....I personally own a 99 Boxster base but I'm sure that turbo 4 cyl would be sweet....If I was to build one myself I would rather supercharge it instead of a turbo though!
@@travis8665 Yep, I’m piling on here just because…