Porsche 718 Boxster - Are Four Cylinders Enough?
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Are Four Cylinders Enough you ask? Find out what Porsche developed for their latest Turbocharged entry-level sports car.
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The answer is yes! I own one, unlike most people who comment otherwise 😂
Thanks for the ride Heidi! I like the sound. Well optioned and beautiful color.
The sound is like an instrument that is not very easy to play but once you learn the correct way to play it, it sounds amazing. Basically what I mean is that there are some occasions where you are driving fairly slow in a higher gear and it kind of sounds like the cross between a lawn mower, a tractor and a Subaru (as a 718 owner I say that in the most respectful way) so you have to adjust your driving style to get the engine notes Porsche wants you to get out of this car. Bottom line is, the difference in performance over its predecessor (and the base model 911 if comparing to an "S" or "GTS") is so much of a leap that the only reason you might complain about the sound is that you are mad that you couldn't afford the 911 you truly wanted. Awesome review!
As a current 981 Boxster GTS owner, I haven't even considered once "upgrading" to the 718. Admittedly I have not driven one and despite many reviews stating it was a leap forward dynamically, the 4-pot sound is just so dire I truly believe the 718 is a step back. Sure, the 718 has torque but revving my 981 to 7.5k redline is truly special. It's such a melodic soundtrack that I rarely even bother with the sports exhaust. I don't know about in the States but here in the UK the 718s are depreciating fast, especially the GTS. They're only about $8,000 more than a equivalent mileage 981 GTS in the UK now. I also know many people in the Porsche forums who went from 981 GTS to 718 GTS only to promptly get back in their 981. Still, great review and your editing and videography are improving constantly! Thanks Heidi.
Thanks for noticing the editing. It helps when you have more time to think it through (and have Franny’s help on some of my ideas). Drone shots up it as well (IMHO).
I imagine your GTS is great, there is probably no reason to upgrade yet. If you had a 986 or 987, that would be a different story. I am curious how the gas mileage compares with a four cylinder turbo compared to the 981 with the same hp (981 S?). I would have to research those hp numbers. These newer cars have changes in consumption, but what I did not mention was the emissions too. My guess is that it has improved some also. Be happy you have your GTS, but if you were starting from scratch, I would not poo poo it just because of the engine. As time goes on, these engines and sounds will become more refined.
Thank for such an excellent review :)
Sapphire Blue is one of the nicest colors ever. They offered it from 2013 to 2108, unfortunately it looks like it was just retired for a new blue :(
Yep. Sad.
Great car and video! Thanks!
718 s a better car than the 981 with the exception of the engine sound, nice review Heidi
Thanks Roger.
I think I have found a new favorite channel. Great video, Heidi.
Thanks Brian
Glad you like it! I have a 2018 718 Boxster, which replaced a 987 and was a considerable improvement; better handling, better ride, much more power everywhere, better steering, less overall noise which I thought excessive on the 987, better looking and so on. Mine’s a dark metallic blue with two tone heated seats and the sports chrono package and different wheels to yours.
I’ve done 6,500 miles now including a trip around the Spanish mountains where the PDK and wonderfully light and precise steering really came into their own.
I like the mute purr of the four and effortless way the car accumulates speed, apparently without effort. It’s ridiculously fast after the 987.
I worried about the exhaust after all the silly comments in the press, but it’s just a better and more powerful car and more relaxing to drive because it’s so high geared. I’m very happy and will be even happier if you two buy one as well 😉👍😂😘
We will not be buying any cars anytime soon, we just bought our i8, but you realize that there is more cargo space than the 987 which is huge! Better grocery store car too. Glad you enjoy. Glad to hear.
True, after a few hundred miles in my 987S I'm toast. Comparatively, I feel like I could do a 750 mile day in a 718. While they are both sports cars, I think the 718 does look better and is tipping toward the comfort levels of a GT car. Unlike some other brands, I like the way Porsche puts thought into evolution of the product.
Nothing compares to the wail of a flat six. That said, as the owner of a 6 cylinder Boxster S, I really have to hand it to these turbo fed 718 models at altitude. Driving a 718 "S" on Colorado's Eisenhower tunnel approach (`11,000 ft.), with zero power loss was SWEET!
Yep.
Excellent review Heidi! You cover all the bases and provide excellent context for your review. Mature and honest videos like yours are the best!
I really thought I was not going to like it. I am really glad I drove the car. It was WAY better than I expected.
The Boxster is worth every nickel in my view. 19in wheels with 45 aspect ratio tires has better tolerance for real roads. Just back from weekend run the VA and WVA backroads. Rain fog, and sun ther Boxster was right for the trip. Luggage space is 9.4 cu ft. We had weekend luggage & had room to pick up a box of wine on the return. Thank for not bashing the exhaust. I will take the handling of the 718 coupled with the low rpm torque. The cabin is very quiet with top down and we can talk without shouting.
Yes. It is a great car.
No it is not... it is better for country with high import tax since they tax according to size of engine.
But if you don't have to.. there are much better option out there since the is pretty much a MX-5...
Boxster has 9.4cu ft of trunk & frunk. The mid engine to tripped edged me over the MX-5. I really like the MX-5
That car looks beautiful in blue.
Love the styling, love the color
Thanks Heidi great review
Great video. I can understand where some will say they say they miss the sound of the six but in my case, I get very little sound from my 987.2 so whether it's a 6 or 4 they all are great cars.
David, it was a surprise and I really enjoyed it. We put an AWE on our 987 and quite frankly, maybe that is what Franny feels is missing. ;)
Great review Heidi! I would think that the 718 Turbo engine would be a big advantage over the 6cyl of similar power at 5,280 feet in altitude..
wow ....just discovered this channel...great videos.
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Great review Heidi.
Thank you. I have not done reviews since COVID and need to consider getting back out there and experiencing some more newer cars.
I'm a 981 Cayman S owner. I've driven the 718 CS on track at the Porsche Experience Center in Atlanta and on the track at Barber Motorsports Park. The 718 does accelerate nicely and has more low end grunt. It looks the same from the side and the inside but I like the rear of the 718 better. As far as driving the two, I like the steering feel of the 718 better and I have the power steering plus option. Porsche really did something there. If you are really driving it hard as I did on the tracks, you don't notice the sound. But if you're on a mountain drive with the windows down, that sound definitely gets your attention. I have a set of Soul Performance headers with 200 cell cats and I have the Porsche Sports Exhaust. It is glorious when the valves are open. When I want to overtake someone on a country road, I switch from Sport mode to Sport+ mode and let it rip. The PDK shifts down and it literally screams. It gets me every time and that sound definitely gets the attention of the car being over taken. That sound...there is nothing like it. I am on the list to order a new 718 GT4. But that is the only version of the 718 I would want.
That will be awesome. Love to review that car!
I had a 987, currently have a 981 and tested the 718 and 718S.
I enjoyed the 987, it was a great car but the 981 outperforms it and has better creature comforts.
The 718 I tried had very noticeable turbo lag but a power curve that was awesome. As far as I'm concerned a $60+ car should not have turbo lag.
The 718S eliminated the Turbo lag with the variable vane turbo but at a cost of an additional $20K. To the disappointment of my dealer and the relief of my wife, the dealer and I could not meet on a price. They were also shorting me on my 981 trade-in.
So I kept the 981 it was paid off 8 months later and I'm happy with my choice. And, looking at the sales figures it would seem that I'm not alone. If I was looking today, I'd be looking for low miles 981.
The 718 is much faster than a 987. We had one and Franny wants one again 987), but if we get another Boxster, I think the 718 is better. I felt no turbo lag. Interesting that you did. My turbo has more turbo lag than the Boxster. My opinion as you have yours.
@@HeidiandFranny Sorry, I mistyped. My current car is the 981. I corrected the original replacing the wrong 987s with 981
The wheels are fantastic and look great with the Blue metallic.
I love this video. I am glad it is still getting watched. The car is amazing. I would buy one if I did not already have a full garage.
@@HeidiandFranny I’m test driving a 718 Base CPO on Monday at my local Porsche dealer. Since it has the same horse power as a 981 S, it makes me feel a bit better about not driving the S model. Your video was very helpful. Thank you.
Beautiful car.
I wasn’t a huge fan of the sound of my 718 until l straight piped it. Now its hard core. I bought the car for the performance gains and tunability which is leaps ahead of every prior version and faster then the new 4.0 when tuned.
+1 .. An enjoyable, informative, Boxster 2.0t video review while driving throughout Colorado's Front Range. .. The lower elevation of nearby Denver is 5,280ft elevation is just the start. .. Porsche AG's recent turbocharging adoption of the Boxster/Cayman cars along with the 911 Carerra models pay big, big dividends. .. The normally aspirated 3.6l in our '98 993 coupe is sucking wind when scooting throughout Colorado's Front Range. .. A private pilot offered this Rule of Thumb, back of the napkin calculation. .. Specific output is negatively affected by -3% for every 1,000ft above sea level. .. Denver neg., 15%, Vail neg., 24% give or take. .. Enough said, get over the sound of the Boxster/Cayman turbos. .. Good review Frau Heidi. .. Tschuss, Herr Schneider
Beautiful car! Although I'll never be able to afford a new one, I'm still searching for a used one. Thank you for the review.
Prices are everywhere. You will find something.
Heidi and Franny's Garage I hope you're right. Ohio doesn't seem to have a lot of good used ones. I'm a little skeptical about buying an early 2000s model. Looking for a 2006 or later. Thanks again!
Great little vlog😀, informative and probably showed the 718 in the best light. I drove the S model with sports exhaust and in every department it shone brighter than the 981s I’m looking to get into - apart from the sound. I’m a noise person and I realise times move on but I think l’ll get into flat 6 before they disappear and then embrace the flat 4 or n the future. Cheers, Kevin.
Yes, a lot of folks have your opinion. I myself would have a tough time. I think Franny would agree with you.
Nice car, nice video. Hope that you'll do a Virtual Coffee and Cars again soon!
Hi Frank. Well, it will probably not be until October after the real summer months. Make sure you have subscribed to the channel and have notifications, because we will be putting up a notification through our community page.
@@HeidiandFranny sure I have subscribed :-) Cheers from Switzerland
I really like it! I cant afford it but I really like it 😀
I would like this much better than my 09 Civic for sure.
Probably.
What a lovely engine note, reminds me of the Volkswagen bus my parents had in the late 70s. I drive a 987 S and the whining (at low rpms) and screaming (at high rpms) engine can get a bit tiring, i would trade some of the drama for torque. But I am just too cheap to shell out the money for a 718, 987 caymans are less than half the money.
I am sure a lot of folks would love your car. Many people miss that, but the car is fun to drive. Heidi
Personally I really cant hear a difference and it is faster. But sales are way down and there are rumors of a 6 cylinder return....And if a German company that is devoping a microwave ignition that will reduce emissions by 70 plus % will save the gas engine
The 718 is a great car, both as Boxster or Cayman, but not many people seem to know it. I've only seen one on the roads where I live. That said I went to Cologne the other day and there these cars are quite common. The Boxster and Cayman also were kind of the default favorite of the car journalists in this price segment, at least over here, but with the Alpine A110 available in some markets that has changed.
There has been so much debate about this being a four cylinder instead of the old six. In most videos I've seen so far the four cylinder doesn't sound that great, not bad either. In your video here the sound is good. I'd keep it with the stock exhaust. Also I've heard a lot of different opinions on the 2.0 liter versus the 2.5 liter. Some in favor of the base engine, the other of the S.
I would like to check out the S. I had the footage saying that but it wasn’t relevant, so I cut it.
In the 2006 “Best Driver’s Car” test for Britain’sAutocar, the Cayman S won outright and bumped the 911 Turbo down to third place-writer Chris Harris even proclaimed that the base Cayman “has better steering than any 997, a more attractive cabin, and still retains the same generic feel to the controls.”
And that how it is the Porsche Cayman is the better car it is a pure drivers car and not the 911’s anymore I prefer the 987 or the 981 and the Cayman has also the better design 😉
Nothing wrong with the 718 as a great sports car, but... it is big. I much prefer smaller older Boxsters, but that is the trend, always bigger.
That is valid. Older ones are smaller.
Yes, 4 cylinders are enough if turbocharged. But... a NA 6cyl is more linear and some of us like that better. But... a sports car, if driven by a sports car driver, does not need lane change assist and other gizmos like that; they belong in moving lounges on semi-self-driving cars for people who hate driving.
Yeah, I am indifferent about the lane change assist, but somewhat miss cameras when going back to my vintage cars and am backing up. Not an issue if I am in a good spot, but tights spots and no camera do make me a bit nervous some time. I do not need all the bells and whistles, but some things are nice. I also like speed limit display and heads up display.
My new Boxster was built a week ago, hopefully it will arrive here in Atlanta by the end of July. As part of my decision-making process back in February, I test drove a 2017 Boxster and a 2015 Cayman back to back. The 6-cylinder Cayman did not perform as well as the 718. And the 6-cylinder engine sound made no impression on me at all. Thanks for the video!
Yes, I really believe it is personal preference. Cool. Congrats. What colors did you do?
@@HeidiandFranny Miami Blue :) PDK though, since I'm in Atlanta traffic
You did see the color I picked in my video.
@@HeidiandFranny yep, I laughed out loud when I saw my exact same car rendering on your video
Good review Heidi. The way I see the 4 vs 6 argument on the Boxster is: the Boxster was a nod to the 550 Spyder... a flat four; which progressed to the 718... a flat four -- connecting the dots, a flat four is the logical choice. I love the way my 986 sounds when you let the Banshee out the bag above 5K rpm; otherwise, I can't see where I would miss the flat six sound. I just hope these new Boxster's remain as unloved as my 986; perhaps in the future I will be able to buy a718 for under $10K as well! And I agree, Porsche is subtly getting it's customers anesthetized to accept hybrid... then electric... then.... ZZZZZZZZ
Good attitude. I think a lot of enthusiasts hope for this sort of thing for the affordability of the car.
We happily bought a used 2006 987 Boxster S with a stick shift 2 years ago and I would never think of buying a 718. Is the 718 more modern and faster in all ways? Probably yes, but that’s not what excites me. Always loved the sound and the especially the character of the flat six boxer. What I especially dislike with the 718 and many other modern cars these days is the artificial exhaust farting which is built in with every up or downshift. I like flat 4 in a 550, a beetle, my old T2 and T3 VW buses and with a Subaru WRX. Not with a Porsche for that kind of money. Boxster annual sales in the US was more than double back in 2013 (4.632 sold) and more than 5 times higher (13.312 sold) compared to 2018 (2.097 sold). The market speaks for itself and I would not be surprised if the Boxster will be discontinued some time soon. Such a lovely car to drive though.
Funny, our Boxster S was a 987. We still stay in touch with the new owner. You have a great car. We did have AWE exhaust on it, but he did not want it for the same reasons as you did not. Some people do not like the noise.
I've recently come to the conclusion that I want a 912 targa restomod with a 718GTS powertrain. This would likely cost 300k+ so it makes as much sense as lighting dollar bills in the driveway. I just put this out there in case H&F have some lunatic friends who would like to run with it.
It's a cute car but for the money, I would take a used 911 over it. Thanks for sharing.
Cute? It's one of the best balanced and handling cars in the world. Drive one and your dream of a 911 will be no more.
It’s a nice car but the engine sound is a real let down. In my opinion/experience If you have the funds get a 718 4.0 GTS. If not get a 981 or a 991/911.
If they make it sound like the old 550 spyder and offer a wheel package like the 550 also
Yep!
Nice review Heidi, how would you compare to your 996tt?
My TT will still smoke it.
Heidi and Franny's Garage how about handling wise?
Rupert Scrubins it is a really fun car to drive. It still feels fast and corners really nicely. The mid engine makes it handle so well.
Porsche used to have a program where they would special order paint a car any color you want, at a price, of course.
Yes.
Wow! Whom ever did editing, heck of a job!!!!! As far as car goes, i LOVE THE LOOKS!!!!! I really like everything about it but I'm sorry the exhaust note just isnt for me. As much as i love it i just couldnt buy it. I has a hiding VW sound in it. Hey if everyone like the same thing how boring would this world be! You guys done a heck of a great job on this video. Truly enjoyed it. Be safe and looking forward to more :)
Thanks! The editing is mine but Franny always polishes. I assume you are talking about the drone work (Franny) and also the beginning with the top up and down very fast to the music. I visualized it but mine wasn’t quite right. Once I told Franny about it, she helped me get it sorted and I was very happy with it. So, we both did editing.
@@HeidiandFranny Y'all make one heck of a team and truly have enjoyed watching you guys! You guys stepped it up on this one and really knocked it outta the park. Watching how you guys are growing and getting better and better is a joy to see :)
Here's to a ton more videos :)
I'm good with the old 914. 🙂
Four or six?
At least maybe they don't have nothing like the infamous IMS... For me it's ok the four cilinders, it's still a boxer and better fuel consumption, but the price...
I wouldn’t trade my 981 BS with any 781. On a recent service visit I test drove a 718. Nice ride (no turbo lag) and has better low end torque but the thing sounds soulless. It sounds okay if you have never driven a 3.4L flat six. The sales prove out the problem...Overall drop in sales after the 4 cyl introduction: (20%) Boxster and (42%) Cayman per carsalesbase.com - Porsche response is to include sports exhaust as standard in the 2020 models. Hmm...
Well, honestly, Boxster or Cayman standard 981 or S is slower than the 718. I did drive a 2016 Cayman and I did love the sound. Several subscribers said to try the 718 and so I did. Nothing sounds the same as the flat 6. I will not deny that. We have three if them. I won’t leave these cars. However, the 718 will kick your cars ass (unless you have a GTS) in power. Even the normal is faster. It is a tough decision. BTW. My turbo does not have the wonderful flat six sound (even though it is) , but that Mezger engine will blow away the 718... Still and it is 15 years old! You have to find what fits you. Sounds like you did. That is awesome. Hang on to that car. You will regret getting rid of it.
It's a nice car, but not one I could recommend to people. Having been around Porsche for most of my adult life its reasonable to expect the 718 won't be in the Porsche line-up for long. The 718 name is a holdover from 50 years ago and most view this model as a "tribute" car. And, declining Boxster/Cayman sales support it. The next Boxster/Cayman will be electric - see article last week in Road and Track. For me, it will be easier to move from the NA flat-six to a hybrid/EV than that turbo four. I would rather have no noise than that fork in the blender sound. Save yourself some $ and grab a nice used 981 Boxster / Cayman. The NA flat six is highly coveted and may actually appreciate in value.
Well... turbos vs. naturally aspirated? Naturally aspirated flat 6s for me thank you.
All Porsche models are Turbo charged now and much better for it.
Yeah, you are going to have to buy used or wait for something special like the Boxster Spyder (2016). Now and then Porsche might offer something, but I think Ashley is correct. It probably won’t happen because of the regulations.
@@ashleyjames308 Maybe so, but my opinion is that simpler is better... especially from a maintenance point of view when they hit the market with high mileage.
Bourne Accident The 718 engine is just 2/3rds of a 911 engine, so a tad simpler and potentially no less reliable.
I think there may be some misunderstanding about the benefits of Turbos. In simple terms it means that a 718 has 100lb/ft more torque at 1950rpm than my 987 had at 4,500rpm, so now I have a 5,500 rev power band instead of a 2,500 rpm one. Thus the four is a much better engine on the road. It accelerates from any speed and extremely quickly.
It also has the advantage of having better fuel consumption from a 2 litre engine when cruising than a 2.7.
Since more and more engines are turbocharged now, Porsche had to do the same to compete. It would not be possible to make this much power without a turbo unless they’d fitted a larger six cylinder engine and in the UK and Europe that means doubling fuel consumption and increasing road fund license and insurance costs as well as not differentiating 718s from 911s. The two models have different customers.
Finally I think it’s wrong to imply there is fault with Subaru engines because they’re incredibly durable and can give enormous power. I only hope my 718 engine lasts as well.
@@ashleyjames308 Fair enough. I do agree with what you say, however I cannot afford to buy a new or even late model Porsche. I have two Boxsters. The 2008 S I purchased brand new. The 981 S I purchased as a high mileage vehicle. I do all my own repairs. So the thought of a turbo system has me a bit weak in the knees when it comes to maintenance on high mileage vehicles. Other than that, I agree that turbos are fantastic. I have one on my diesel truck (that just had to be replaced by the way and it wasn't cheap). So fair enough and I respect your opinion.
Any issues with rearward visibility? It looks questionable...but I've yet to drive one.
I would recommend you drive one. I did not notice, but I am used to a Ferrari 308 and an i8. Those do have significant visibility factors. I personally believe that having top
down helps tremendously, and recommend weather permitting, of course. It is a super fun and fast car.
Great video as always. But I have to respectfully disagree about this being a winter car. Putting snow tires does not make the car suddenly have the ability to go through ten inches of snow. It is too low to the ground. This ideal vehicle for the snow would be an all wheel drive, higher ground clearance with narrow snow tires. Driving a less than ideal vehicle in the snow is simply not worth the risk when there are much better options to choose from.
You wouldn’t like any of our cars in the snow. My turbo is my daily driver (lower than a Boxster). I do try not to drive in three feet of snow.
Maybe in my next life I’ll be living in Colorado and driving a Porsche instead of living in Pennsylvania and driving a Volkswagen.
the 2,5L have a more advanced turbo feel more beefier in low rpm's , but this the sound terrible , they have to keep 6 cilinders boxer this 4 flat boxer sound as a Subaru with a sport exhaust , but the drive is great
I would like to experience it sometime.
Yay! New video! :-) I love the video especially the drone footage. Love the color of the car. There 4 cylinder turbos are definitely fast, I just personally hate a 4 cylinder, it doesn't idle as smooth as a 6 or 8 cylinder and it just doesn't sound as good, you always know it's a 4 cylinder. I will say the exhaust sound is great though!
It is not as smooth, you are correct.
Mmm, are you reviewing it or selling it? Really wanted more thoughts on the engine, noise, turbo lag, involvement, feel etc compared to a 987 which you had and I have.
Good feedback. Thank you. I would love to do a side by side compare for that.
I live in Denver and I drive a high performance turbo-charged 6 cylinder car. I don't think it's completely true that the turbo makes up for the altitude. In DC, my car is easily a second quicker. Anyway, the 718 is over-priced but let's cut Porsche a little slack. By running some wicked turbo boost, the 718 is performant and not slow. As I said, the price is a little greedy though.
Well, you are not required to buy new. Those who want to will. Those who don’t won’t. We love the P cars but can’t afford the new prices ourselves. That is what makes this car perfect. However, I believe the prices have softened vs the former six cylinder ones. I really don’t know what MSRP was on say a 2015. Heidi
It’s a Porsche, people are gonna buy it no matter how bad it is by Porsche standard. But I’d say between 718 cayman and boxter, I’d pick the cayman. A great car and I don’t have to hear the sound of it.
Good attitude. Seriously. It is fun.
Heidi and Franny's Garage I am a bit too harsh on the 718 merely from the sound department, all that aside I am really impressed how good this generation is in speed and handling. They hang with v8 big boys on the straight and faster in the corners. I can’t wait to drive one in the near future.
From what I’ve read, the real world fuel consumption is no better in the 718 vs 981.
Generally it’s easier to make nice figures in a lab with a turbo car but it’s hard to replicate them in real world driving.
From me personally, I did not drive our Boxster to save on gas (when we had the 987). I think you are probably correct about real world consumption although the 981 could be as low as 18 to 22. I think those are close to what we got for our Boxster 987 S.
Oh, oh! Could this be another impulse buy?!
Lol. No. We would love a Boxster at some point but we do not have the room.
Four cylinders in a 968 YES
How come your hat dosn't blow off ? lol Every time I drive my 987 with the top down I 'm either holding onto my hat or doing the 'lean back against the seat thing'.
Lol. Your windscreen must not be working.
M2C +1
If you listen closely when that car is idling I swear you can faintly hear the same fweem as a Beetle. Must be a flat-four thing. Also, did I miss something or does that car have an electronic parking brake? Takes some of the fun out of having a manual if it does :)
It does have an electronic brake.
I've seen a couple of these and they look nice, but sound too much like a Subaru. Not very sporty sounding. Really good video as usual ths thanks
Thank you.
The 718 are nice . Too bad they didn't keep the six and used the turbo on that instead. It would have given 911 sales a run for its money. I bet 718 sales are going to be down because of the 4. Just my theory.
I think it is NA as well.
I’ve driven a base with the 2.0 and several local PCA members have them. They are wonderful cars, but I just can’t get past the sound. It’s just not good. We have a member with one with an AWE exhaust and it does not help. Sorry if I am fitting into the TH-cam stereotype. I actually don’t think it sounds like a Subaru. I wish it did actually!
This is not in comparison to the 6, just in general. Just not my cup of tea. It sounds very rough and agricultural. Shame, as it’s a wonderful car and the engine is quite strong.
This is why I love TH-cam. You get to have your own opinion that is heard!
I love everything about the car, but the sound. Porsche had some of the best sounding cars and now in the turbo/4cyl era it's horrible. If I was blindfolded I would have thought this car was a Subaru by sound.
Yes, that is a common complaint.
Same here Subaru for sure
Almost three times as expensive as a basic Mazda MX-5/Miata. I seriously doubt that it is anywhere near three times as enjoyable to drive. BTW, I drive my '16 MX-5 Sport year round in New Hampshire, Blizzaks do the job in winter. I've had the top down in 15 degree weather and been warm, didn't even need gloves.
what crap you speak. Fancy comparing your matchbox toy to this car.
No the sound is not very nice. I’d probably go for an earlier model or the GT3 version which is the Flat 6
Aayyyyyy 100th like!
THANKS!
This is a good car with a bad sound 😁
You are not the first to say this (as I said in the video) and many would agree. My point was that you forget about that once you start driving it (or have a radio on or top down).
No ... this car needs a V6 and 400 horses. Put the 4 Banger in those replica Porsche
Yeah, good idea, BUT I think Porsche will not listen at this point. You never know. Maybe call them.
This car goes on the waiting list of 2dr coupes Z4, Miata to purchase 5yrs from now
When they hit 30 grand..right now leave it at the dealer 😂
Sounds like a sewing machine or worse a Subaru
718 4 cylindres is better of generation 981
Listen at 10.20...who are we trying to kid? IT SOUNDS UTTERLY HIDEOUS!👎 Give me a 981 F6 any day!