I’ve had mine for 6 months and I love it so much that I’m always trying to find reasons to take it out for a drive 😂. Would I like it better to hear the roaring sound of a flat 6? Sure I would. But I was finding the interior of the 981 too dated for my taste, I wanted a loaded version with modern niceties. Except when it’s on idle, I really like how the flat 4 turbo sounds anyways, it’s a treat for the ears to push 1st gear to 70km/h and 2nd to 130km/h. Oh boy oh boy oh boy, what reason can I find right now to go spin it for a bit? 😅
I’ve had my Cayman S for a few weeks, and between my M4 Comp and Mustang Mach 1, it’s the one I look forward to driving most. It seems 350hp is quite enough…
The big question most people have, including me, is what advantages the S has over the base Cayman with the smaller 2l engine. The claim is that the 2.5 has substantially improved low end torque and less turbo lag due to the bigger engine capacity and variable vane turbo but how does that play out in the real world? Is the difference noticeable?
On the public roads the base 718 is plenty and in our experience it’s sometimes more fun with the base because you can use more potential of the car. The power in the s is noticeable but not significant.
@@invictusporsche thanks so much for your answer. Can I ask about the throttle response and turbo lag difference? Is there a notable improvement in this with the bigger engine and fancier turbo?
Nice looking car, perhaps better than the 981. But how about reliability? the new Cayman performs poorly in this area with lots of problems being reported. Sound wise, it's not too bad but it is generally agreed not nearly as good as previous version. It's why I decided on a 981 Cayman S.
I used to own a 981 S, now a 718 GTS 2.5, what reliability issues are you speaking of? Reliability reports on these vehicles are the usual Porsche spectacular.
@@LateNightDateNight you mean you haven't seen the What Car report ?? quote "Reliability appears to be an issue for the Cayman. In a 2021 reliability survey, What Car? rated it as the third-worst new car on sale, with more than half of owners having problems and two-thirds of those having to pay for repairs themselves rather than being covered by the car's warranty"
@@Dackah Well I own one and I can tell you for a fact it’s superior to my 981 S in every way measurable. I enjoyed my 981 S but it drives like a beetle in comparison, no issues so far and JD Power amongst a ton of others would debate that reliability blurb.
@@Dackah That report seems dodgy. According to the report: Audi A3 (37), Mercedes A Class (36), VW Golf (34) are the worst out of 37 total. I don't see how that can be possible as all these cars are generally seen as reliable. And in sports cars the Audi TT (#2) fares a lot better #15 (last) the 718. But I've had a TTS a very well looked after example and the coil packs die extremely quickly (60,000km), then I had the windshield wiper motors stop working, then they examined and saw water pooled underneath, and nearly short circuited the whole ECU (under wipers) which would've cost 20% of car cost to replace. I honestly doubt this is even remotely accurate.
Hello Basheer, as a petrol head I’ve enjoyed watching some of your Porsche reviews. I’m also a keen cyclist. 14 seconds into your video you close pass a cyclist at a fair speed. Please do try to watch out for vulnerable road users. You should give a cyclist at least 1.5m of room when overtaking. Thanks.
Hey Gareth, thank you for pointing that out and we will be more careful in the future. I enjoy cycling too and can see why it will be unnerving. Hope you have a good day ❤️
@AM-uk7jv while sound is arguably subjective, the average conclusion from even Porsche owners, is that it doesnt sound all that great. Funny thing, too, it doesn't take ownership of a Porsche to validate ones opinion. I can look at a Lambo, while not owning one, and think that it is beautiful, and many people will agree. Try getting over yourself, but it may be difficult to see through your own hubris.
@@DraegerV1 Stop projecting. You don't have a Porsche. You just parrot what other non-Porsche owners say about this car. I don't have a 07 Z06, but I know it's a horribly made GM product and it's only saving grace is that it has a 7 liter V8. After hearing literally hundreds of straight piped pushrod V8s from GM and Dodge over the years, I've come to the conclusion that they all sound like raspy, loud diarrhea farts in an enclosed metal box. Try getting over yourself, but it may be difficult to see through your own hubris.
This car is a treat. Absolutely gorgeous and more than fast enough.
👌 thank you
@@invictusporsche It looks like the Carrera 4S from the Bad Boys movie. What colour, body kit, wheels and exhaust did you get?
Just got one today. Now I want your jacket, lol. Thanks for your observations. Well done.
Congratulations on the purchase. You will love it.
I’ve had mine for 6 months and I love it so much that I’m always trying to find reasons to take it out for a drive 😂. Would I like it better to hear the roaring sound of a flat 6? Sure I would. But I was finding the interior of the 981 too dated for my taste, I wanted a loaded version with modern niceties. Except when it’s on idle, I really like how the flat 4 turbo sounds anyways, it’s a treat for the ears to push 1st gear to 70km/h and 2nd to 130km/h. Oh boy oh boy oh boy, what reason can I find right now to go spin it for a bit? 😅
I love this. You are experiencing the car in true form. I hope you get many reasons to drive it and have many happy miles in it
So true. I just picked mine up 2 days ago and I try to find any reason to drive.
I really like that turbo 2.5 f4 sound its really Nice to be honest
Got mine today.
At 2mins 00seconds "....has 'four' cylinders; of course, it has a flat 'six' boxer engine...." 4 cylinders = flat 4
The colour on this 718 s is unique, looks dark blue
Without a shadow a of doubt. Also the alloys are 😍
@@invictusporsche What colour is that? Im thinking about getting one
nvm, midnight blue metallic
Love the wheels
I’ve had my Cayman S for a few weeks, and between my M4 Comp and Mustang Mach 1, it’s the one I look forward to driving most. It seems 350hp is quite enough…
You have some collection, the handling on cayman s is amazing and better on wet roads compared to m4
The big question most people have, including me, is what advantages the S has over the base Cayman with the smaller 2l engine. The claim is that the 2.5 has substantially improved low end torque and less turbo lag due to the bigger engine capacity and variable vane turbo but how does that play out in the real world? Is the difference noticeable?
On the public roads the base 718 is plenty and in our experience it’s sometimes more fun with the base because you can use more potential of the car. The power in the s is noticeable but not significant.
@@invictusporsche thanks so much for your answer. Can I ask about the throttle response and turbo lag difference? Is there a notable improvement in this with the bigger engine and fancier turbo?
The only people that think the 2l is better are them that made the mistake of buying one the 2.5l totally different level
Anyone else also think the standard oval exhaust tip sounds better than twin sport exhaust tips?
Do you think so? I prefer sound of these
Good presenter.
Thank you my friend
Nice looking car, perhaps better than the 981. But how about reliability? the new Cayman performs poorly in this area with lots of problems being reported. Sound wise, it's not too bad but it is generally agreed not nearly as good as previous version. It's why I decided on a 981 Cayman S.
I used to own a 981 S, now a 718 GTS 2.5, what reliability issues are you speaking of? Reliability reports on these vehicles are the usual Porsche spectacular.
@@LateNightDateNight you mean you haven't seen the What Car report ?? quote "Reliability appears to be an issue for the Cayman. In a 2021 reliability survey, What Car? rated it as the third-worst new car on sale, with more than half of owners having problems and two-thirds of those having to pay for repairs themselves rather than being covered by the car's warranty"
@@Dackah Well I own one and I can tell you for a fact it’s superior to my 981 S in every way measurable. I enjoyed my 981 S but it drives like a beetle in comparison, no issues so far and JD Power amongst a ton of others would debate that reliability blurb.
@@LateNightDateNight well great you are happy, but according to the review, apparently many are not.
@@Dackah That report seems dodgy. According to the report: Audi A3 (37), Mercedes A Class (36), VW Golf (34) are the worst out of 37 total. I don't see how that can be possible as all these cars are generally seen as reliable. And in sports cars the Audi TT (#2) fares a lot better #15 (last) the 718. But I've had a TTS a very well looked after example and the coil packs die extremely quickly (60,000km), then I had the windshield wiper motors stop working, then they examined and saw water pooled underneath, and nearly short circuited the whole ECU (under wipers) which would've cost 20% of car cost to replace. I honestly doubt this is even remotely accurate.
No way form or shape 🧐
Haha wrong way round
🤣🤣
Bro, this isn't a flat 6. It's a turbo charged 4 cylinder.
Hello Basheer, as a petrol head I’ve enjoyed watching some of your Porsche reviews. I’m also a keen cyclist. 14 seconds into your video you close pass a cyclist at a fair speed. Please do try to watch out for vulnerable road users. You should give a cyclist at least 1.5m of room when overtaking. Thanks.
Hey Gareth, thank you for pointing that out and we will be more careful in the future. I enjoy cycling too and can see why it will be unnerving. Hope you have a good day ❤️
Cheers Basheer! @@invictusporsche
I have a 981 S (6cyc NA). I can confirm this 718 does NOT sound as good as the 6Cyc NA. Sorry to burst your bubble. Be objective please.
Thanks for the subjective view …
If you put a good exhaust on it sounds a lot better agree not as good as the 6 cyc but it's up there
I think i would go for the 981 S NA
Sounds like a vacuum cleaner. Ill take the slower, and more visceral flat 6.
I respect your choice. What do you drive?
@@invictusporsche 2007 Corvette Z06. Heads/Cam LS7. The sound is mental 🤣
@@DraegerV1 Always the non-Porsche owners that complain about the sound.
@AM-uk7jv while sound is arguably subjective, the average conclusion from even Porsche owners, is that it doesnt sound all that great.
Funny thing, too, it doesn't take ownership of a Porsche to validate ones opinion. I can look at a Lambo, while not owning one, and think that it is beautiful, and many people will agree. Try getting over yourself, but it may be difficult to see through your own hubris.
@@DraegerV1 Stop projecting. You don't have a Porsche. You just parrot what other non-Porsche owners say about this car. I don't have a 07 Z06, but I know it's a horribly made GM product and it's only saving grace is that it has a 7 liter V8. After hearing literally hundreds of straight piped pushrod V8s from GM and Dodge over the years, I've come to the conclusion that they all sound like raspy, loud diarrhea farts in an enclosed metal box. Try getting over yourself, but it may be difficult to see through your own hubris.
Umm…that sounds awful..🤮 like an old VW Beetle.
Which car sound do you like?
I think that’s a good thing lol
Sounds Nothing like an old beetle
You must have a really nice car to find fault with this one.