The moment I saw MSRP of $76,700 I thought that's too much. Then I saw $94,460 as tested and fell out of my chair. Great car at $60K. Not so much at $76K... forget about it at $94K.
I really like your recording of the interior engine noise. Those binaurals are nice. You are one of the few reviewers than know how to balance the audio vs voice. Many guys declare the engine sound great only to bury it underneath their voice. You've got it right.
@@huehuehue-x3c He probably means it being the 2.0L Boxer 4-cilinder.. A lot of people judge these cars on the engine it has.. Their loss if they skip this brilliant roadster for it.. Just test drive it before you judge.. And yes you are right, it has a lot of options, like a lot of Porsches do that increases the price a lot.. Buying a "base" Porsche with 0 options is bassically non-existing, almost everything is an option on these cars (which can be seen as bad but also good if you want a "bare" sportscar without unnecessary luxury you can get it)..
*Should review a 6MT Cayman 718 soon!* 3:00 Tight, well-built car 7:00 Good MPG 10:00 Gauges 13:55 Cruiser 15:00 Ride quality 17:00 It's a bit expensive for how it sounds 18:20 Sound system 20:20 *Take-off*
@@baseballer21and0 just think it’s overpriced for a 4 cylinder. Nothing against the engine but there are other cars with more characterful engines and more power for less money or equal.
People lament that the 718 has a Boxer 4-cylinder but I disagree. A Boxer-4 is very much in the Porsche tradition... 356, 912, 550 Spyder... Of course a Flat-6 is better but a Boxer 4 is cool too.
At this point people have to decide if they want to grab an old school car before it's too late. I decided to grab one of these over the weekend - love it. I understand it doesn't have that flat 6 wail, which I have experienced, and it's a little underpowered etc but it's raw and a blast to drive.
I’ve been now 15 months into ownership of a GT silver Style Ed. Porsche and it’s a great car to own. It’s my daily and I have driven 27K km so far (17K miles for UK/US readers). The only grime is that 95% of the time I’m not using its full potential. The engine is what it is: a four pot boxer. But in isolation it’s all the sports car you need. (And I’ve driven a BMW M3 before deciding…)
I'd still take the Type R with a manual. Can't justify spending $78,000 for the same amount of power. Your just paying for the brand, not the experience.
This is all you need, the 0-60 is more like 4.2 seconds than the 4.7 the factory quotes although I wouldn't subject the PDK to too many of those race starts. This is also a couple hundred pounds lighter than the big six. I have two 986 and one 987 Boxsters, one day I hope to add a 718. Enjoyed the video.
It's all you need for sure.. But it's not all people want (mainly sound) and it still lacks a bit of status.. That's also why the 911 still sells a lot better while objectively the 718 is the better sportscar.. Nobody needs more than a 718 GTS 4.0 really..
From a driving experience the lower tier boxter/cayman are awesome. Rather drive these, than deal with envious crazies on the road chasing your 911 down
As a 4-litre owner I agree that this lacks that higher-end howl, BUT I’m also sad to say that in the rev range used in daily driving actually the flat four sounds better than my car 🤷🏻♂️
Yes yes, I love the white wheels with the darker blue. Usually not a fan of graphics but being minimal as this, it works for me. But man she's a loud idler, I mean it's no banshee GT4 but in sport it's decent sound for a 4cyl, at least when she's topless. I would definitely go for an AM exhaust. Well optioned for the price, doesn't seem to skip out on too much being "entry" level. How's the gearing, I've heard that's shorter & fixed now. I can understand, as a whole, missing that little bit of "umph"...
Thanks for mentioning the Miata also! On the used market, these are becoming a pretty nice option! Question is, a used 718 cayman/boxter, or go with a Miata ND Club (with brembos) and call it a day?!
beautiful interior and looks like loads of fun to drive. the engine is very much not inspiring though. there's a reason the 718s have done poorly sales wise. definitely curious what happens with the EV Boxster
No matter how you dice it, I suspect the depreciation on these will be quite severe simply because it is missing 2 cylinders. The sound isn’t bad, but it’s missing the soul of what made these cars so addictive to drive. I have a 6-cylinder GTS so am obviously bias but having test drove the base 718 and S variant, I just couldn’t part with that much money for something that doesn’t arouse the same emotions as Porsches ‘ of yesteryear.
I daily a 981 Cayman. 100% will not upgrade to the updated 718 generation with the flat 4. Sure my car is slower, albeit not by much. But that sound alone makes the 981 generation so special. Now the 718 GTS 4.0 with the flat 6 would be tempting...
This or the 3.5L is the perfect street car IMHO.... Esp with aftermarket simple tuning... The PDK effectively raises the performance by being in the powerband all the time...
Not to say you're wrong or anything, but... having owned a G20 and having driven a Boxster, they couldn't be more different. The 3er is going to be way more practical, but I mean, the way I felt when driving the Boxster is pretty much unique to that car. It feels so small and precise to drive, in every way. The 3er is... precise, yes, but in a more distant, artificial way. The Boxster feels more real, more analog. And I like feeling the outside world a little - the drop-top Boxster gives me that. The Corvette - 100% could see the argument for it. It is, on paper, a lot "more car" than the Boxster for similar money and gives some of those same feelings - though I still think the Boxster feels lighter on its feet.
funny story, i never saw a PDK 718 boxster or cayman , base or S, has PTV in it. I am actively searching for a 718 with adaptive cruise control + PTV, yet I never see one !
I prefer the sound of my 4.0 but these motors are really impressive. The manual 2.0 turbo 718 accelerates exactly as hard as an Emira V6 from 100-200 kmh and 0-150 mph. Very stout little engines. And if Subarus didn’t exist they wouldn’t catch anywhere near as much flak.
Honest Truth... Down to the basics.. .nothing regarding the comfort, finishing, history... Which is more fun to drive. MX-5 (manual) vs Boxster (auto)?
@@derangedtoad1290 150k doesn't even get you a 4.0 gts with dealer markups. Base gt4s start at 270k+. You're on some serious shit if you think you can even get a used gt4 for 150k.
@@amw2822 Yeah sadly, the GTS 4.0 is the only way to go in my mind. I've driven a 981 Boxster S with the flat-six, and I can't imagine having anything else in the car. The engine was a big part of why that car was so sweet to drive.
I love the Boxster but prefer the Miata because I’m poor! $80,000 before taxes is ridiculously expensive for a four cylinder 2 seat roadster. A Miata is also a roadster BUT is half the price and just as much or more fun to drive. The Boxster is roomier and more luxurious and certainly more comfortable too. But if you’re not rich than get a Miata instead. You’ll have just as much fun. Miata is easier to fix and live with because it’s AFFORDABLE! REMEMBER THE MIATA IS ABOUT 500 lbs less and more nimble because it’s so light. The Boxster feels like a tank compared to the lightweight Miata. I’ve owned both cars and actually find the Miata more fun to live with on a long term basis. That’s probably partially because I was more stressed about repairs. The Miata is very reliable and cheap to fix. Buying a used Boxster has become harder to afford unless you get one 10 years old and than it’s out of warranty and lots of money to maintain.
@@ARentz07 it is a base boxter, and it is way too expensive. $100k can get you a boxter s. It’s insane to me that Porsche is charging that kind of money for something like this that only has 280 hp. A base 911 a few years ago was $100k well equipped with options. But people will pay it bc it’s a Porsche… just wild to me…
@@ARentz07 just to put it into perspective the 2025 M2 has 200hp MORE than this and costs $30k less. No it’s not a Porsche, but it’s still a rwd sports coupe from a german luxury brand. I just dont understand how Porsche has the audacity to charge the prices they do…
This will be an EV soon, and all these TH-camrs will praise it for its "superb handling" or whatever and you people will still eat it up like the NPCs you're
This is a good car, no doubt, but he compares it to the 4.0L 6 cyl. often throughout his drive ... It seems like the 6 cyl. is simply the definitive engine for this car - unless you really want this Style Edition.
You have good taste but are you willing to spend $80k or $100k? I’ll take a Miata for the same basic experience without the badge and luxury features. These cars are small and not practical as daily drivers. They are best as second cars or toys for weekends. That is why a Miata makes more sense. Drive an SUV or car as a daily and get a Miata as second weekend roadster.
I would buy a Subaru WRX or a BRZ instead, if I just wanted the boxer engine. They are way cheaper, just as fun, and dare I say, more reliable than this Boxster.
So, even as an IS 500 owner and obviously a bit of a snob about the fact that my car has a V-8, I can still appreciate a Boxster or Cayman. I think the flat-four sounds cool, and it isn't just a cookie-cutter inline-four turbo like other brands would've used. Porsche stuck with a flat-four engine like they have had in cars throughout their history - in fact, the very 718 after which this model is named was powered by a flat-four. Not only that, but you have to realize you're paying for the whole car, not the engine or acceleration alone. A lot of people fall into this trap online - I see it a lot with my IS 500. "$70k just to get gapped by a tuned Golf R?" Yeah, and I don't care. I didn't buy it for outright speed. I bought it for the interior and the quality and the aesthetics, too. Much like the Boxster - I've driven a 981 Boxster (the S, specifically), and found that the straight-line speed was... good, but not impressive or anything. The sensation of using the engine and having it respond to my requests, though - really on-point. And, the handling and steering were just sublime. Not to mention, the car just felt solid. It felt like a quality item. You don't get that at a lower price point - I'm sorry, you just don't. This is not to say that the Boxster is appropriately priced, all things considered. This car is expensive. No doubt about that.
@@ARentz07 I agree with your assessment, but why spend $100k on a base boxster with 280 hp when you can spend $100k on a still well equipped boxster S with 350 hp. Nothing against Porsche, I love the brand, my uncle has owned a couple, but their pricing has gotten out of hand these days for the base (non-S/GTS/turbo) models. A base macan can be spec’d to $90k. A base Cayenne can be spec’d to $115k+
The moment I saw MSRP of $76,700 I thought that's too much. Then I saw $94,460 as tested and fell out of my chair. Great car at $60K. Not so much at $76K... forget about it at $94K.
just say your broke lol
@@pnisflytrap1 Broke people waste their money on overpriced cars to claim that they're rich
@@pnisflytrap1 like you can afford it lmao
@@pnisflytrap1 hes right tho its stupid expensive for a 718
Miata is the answer for me! You’re right about the pricing they have gotten ridiculously expensive optioned high by dealers.
Yes my attainable dream car! Thanks for posting this.
Analog cluster,cranking key and nothing too fancy interior.I love Porsche.
Get a used manual….they’re wholesale right now
I really like your recording of the interior engine noise. Those binaurals are nice. You are one of the few reviewers than know how to balance the audio vs voice. Many guys declare the engine sound great only to bury it underneath their voice. You've got it right.
I’ve always thought the Boxster/Cayman slander was unfounded, but this truly is the Boxster: Hair Stylist Edition.
I still feel like this car stays true to the Porsche philosophy, the legendary 550 spyder had a flat 4
It sounds terrible through, like a handheld tractor.
Shy of 100k for base 718... what a world
Base? This thing has a shit ton of options. Base would imply that it has no options when we're talking about Porsches.
@@huehuehue-x3c He probably means it being the 2.0L Boxer 4-cilinder.. A lot of people judge these cars on the engine it has.. Their loss if they skip this brilliant roadster for it.. Just test drive it before you judge.. And yes you are right, it has a lot of options, like a lot of Porsches do that increases the price a lot.. Buying a "base" Porsche with 0 options is bassically non-existing, almost everything is an option on these cars (which can be seen as bad but also good if you want a "bare" sportscar without unnecessary luxury you can get it)..
4 cylinder with wired Apple Carplay what a joke @huehuehue-x3c
In Brazil it is 800k you have to be thankful
Not much? A house doubled in price too, ppl act like inflation doesnt exist 😂
*Should review a 6MT Cayman 718 soon!*
3:00 Tight, well-built car
7:00 Good MPG
10:00 Gauges
13:55 Cruiser
15:00 Ride quality
17:00 It's a bit expensive for how it sounds
18:20 Sound system
20:20 *Take-off*
I love the Boxster but for that kind of money I’d prefer a c8 or z4 m40i
how come? genuinely curious.
@@baseballer21and0 The displacement and power for price
For that kind of money I’d rather have a Porsche 😂
@@baseballer21and0 just think it’s overpriced for a 4 cylinder. Nothing against the engine but there are other cars with more characterful engines and more power for less money or equal.
Have you driven all 3?
People lament that the 718 has a Boxer 4-cylinder but I disagree. A Boxer-4 is very much in the Porsche tradition... 356, 912, 550 Spyder... Of course a Flat-6 is better but a Boxer 4 is cool too.
As always, thanks for the test drive!
At this point people have to decide if they want to grab an old school car before it's too late. I decided to grab one of these over the weekend - love it. I understand it doesn't have that flat 6 wail, which I have experienced, and it's a little underpowered etc but it's raw and a blast to drive.
I’ve been now 15 months into ownership of a GT silver Style Ed. Porsche and it’s a great car to own. It’s my daily and I have driven 27K km so far (17K miles for UK/US readers). The only grime is that 95% of the time I’m not using its full potential. The engine is what it is: a four pot boxer. But in isolation it’s all the sports car you need. (And I’ve driven a BMW M3 before deciding…)
Ya gotta admit, it sounds better than a Type R
Facts
I honestly think type r isn’t that great sounding stock. 🤷♂️. I could be wrong.
I would hope so for double the price.
I'd still take the Type R with a manual. Can't justify spending $78,000 for the same amount of power. Your just paying for the brand, not the experience.
@@BeansGummy hard to argue. You can always change the sound if that’s your only gripe with the type r.
This is all you need, the 0-60 is more like 4.2 seconds than the 4.7 the factory quotes although I wouldn't subject the PDK to too many of those race starts. This is also a couple hundred pounds lighter than the big six. I have two 986 and one 987 Boxsters, one day I hope to add a 718. Enjoyed the video.
It's all you need for sure.. But it's not all people want (mainly sound) and it still lacks a bit of status.. That's also why the 911 still sells a lot better while objectively the 718 is the better sportscar.. Nobody needs more than a 718 GTS 4.0 really..
From a driving experience the lower tier boxter/cayman are awesome. Rather drive these, than deal with envious crazies on the road chasing your 911 down
Such a beautiful work of art 🥰🥰🥰🥰
As a 4-litre owner I agree that this lacks that higher-end howl, BUT I’m also sad to say that in the rev range used in daily driving actually the flat four sounds better than my car 🤷🏻♂️
First turbo car I’ve owned which revs to 7500RPM….with the Kline catless DP it certainly sounds good.
Exactly... 4 liter great for the track... for street. this is the perfect car. Lower running costs makes it better for roadtripping as well.
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idk why i love the 718 more than the 911, maybe because it's mid engine, idk. but i prefer the normal 718(cayman) not the convertibles(Boxster)
911 got more power etc but the engine is not center so a 911 drives ‘heavy in corners’ while a 718 is more F1 car feeling
Yes yes, I love the white wheels with the darker blue. Usually not a fan of graphics but being minimal as this, it works for me. But man she's a loud idler, I mean it's no banshee GT4 but in sport it's decent sound for a 4cyl, at least when she's topless. I would definitely go for an AM exhaust. Well optioned for the price, doesn't seem to skip out on too much being "entry" level. How's the gearing, I've heard that's shorter & fixed now. I can understand, as a whole, missing that little bit of "umph"...
I might be wrong but it doesn't appear to have the Bose logo on the door speakers. Does this style edition have Bose or the base audio system?
Thanks for mentioning the Miata also! On the used market, these are becoming a pretty nice option! Question is, a used 718 cayman/boxter, or go with a Miata ND Club (with brembos) and call it a day?!
I faced similar decision and picked up a manual 718 for Pennie’s more than a loaded club ND3.
Is the sports active exhaust button an option to add or does it come standard now for when building a newer base 718?
beautiful interior and looks like loads of fun to drive. the engine is very much not inspiring though. there's a reason the 718s have done poorly sales wise. definitely curious what happens with the EV Boxster
Hi ❤ you're taking video's in amazing landscapes I just wanted to know which state your in
I'll be glad if you give me the answer
No matter how you dice it, I suspect the depreciation on these will be quite severe simply because it is missing 2 cylinders. The sound isn’t bad, but it’s missing the soul of what made these cars so addictive to drive. I have a 6-cylinder GTS so am obviously bias but having test drove the base 718 and S variant, I just couldn’t part with that much money for something that doesn’t arouse the same emotions as Porsches ‘ of yesteryear.
What in the world is that shifter
I’m guessing you shot this video on the GoPro and the Rivian on the DJI? This one looks a lot better than the Rivian video imo.
Your a pretty lucky guy
Is that exhaust OE or upgrade or even an option?
I daily a 981 Cayman. 100% will not upgrade to the updated 718 generation with the flat 4. Sure my car is slower, albeit not by much. But that sound alone makes the 981 generation so special.
Now the 718 GTS 4.0 with the flat 6 would be tempting...
@@Nathan-yy3ui the 4.0 is legendary. Hell of a car if you can swing it…
I used to hate the sound. Not any more. Sounds good. Go get one while you still can.
This or the 3.5L is the perfect street car IMHO.... Esp with aftermarket simple tuning... The PDK effectively raises the performance by being in the powerband all the time...
I'd take an M340i or C8 corvette over this.
Not to say you're wrong or anything, but... having owned a G20 and having driven a Boxster, they couldn't be more different. The 3er is going to be way more practical, but I mean, the way I felt when driving the Boxster is pretty much unique to that car. It feels so small and precise to drive, in every way. The 3er is... precise, yes, but in a more distant, artificial way. The Boxster feels more real, more analog. And I like feeling the outside world a little - the drop-top Boxster gives me that.
The Corvette - 100% could see the argument for it. It is, on paper, a lot "more car" than the Boxster for similar money and gives some of those same feelings - though I still think the Boxster feels lighter on its feet.
You could get an m3 nvm a 340i for this price
I have a 2022 m340i, looking to trade in for a cayman base 2025.
@@sergiogarcia9822Porsche better in every way.
I put a catless downpipe in this thing and it sounds insane. Video out soon
Is it just me or does the steering wheel look huge compared to a GT4's?
I drive a ZF-8 BMW transmission daily- almost PDK good, but I’d still rather have a 6 Speed manual!
funny story, i never saw a PDK 718 boxster or cayman , base or S, has PTV in it. I am actively searching for a 718 with adaptive cruise control + PTV, yet I never see one !
While I’d get a cayman over a boxster, this is nice
I prefer the sound of my 4.0 but these motors are really impressive. The manual 2.0 turbo 718 accelerates exactly as hard as an Emira V6 from 100-200 kmh and 0-150 mph. Very stout little engines. And if Subarus didn’t exist they wouldn’t catch anywhere near as much flak.
Honest Truth... Down to the basics.. .nothing regarding the comfort, finishing, history... Which is more fun to drive. MX-5 (manual) vs Boxster (auto)?
MX-5 without a doubt.
You'd have a hard time finding many cars more fun to drive than the MX-5
Nice
5:07 The induction noise sounds VERY similar to my impreza lol
718 or Supra ?
For a 4cyl 😅 I guess if you have the money but man bring back an updated v6.
You want a v6 in a Porsche?
@@amw2822 and now for the low cost of 150k you too can lose to a Civic Type R around a track. horrible product that shouldn't cost more then 70k.
@@freddarau150k is top specced GT4 money. In what universe does that lose to a CTR?
@@derangedtoad1290 150k doesn't even get you a 4.0 gts with dealer markups. Base gt4s start at 270k+. You're on some serious shit if you think you can even get a used gt4 for 150k.
@@amw2822 Yeah sadly, the GTS 4.0 is the only way to go in my mind. I've driven a 981 Boxster S with the flat-six, and I can't imagine having anything else in the car. The engine was a big part of why that car was so sweet to drive.
where is the engine ?
I love the Boxster but prefer the Miata because I’m poor! $80,000 before taxes is ridiculously expensive for a four cylinder 2 seat roadster. A Miata is also a roadster BUT is half the price and just as much or more fun to drive. The Boxster is roomier and more luxurious and certainly more comfortable too. But if you’re not rich than get a Miata instead. You’ll have just as much fun. Miata is easier to fix and live with because it’s AFFORDABLE! REMEMBER THE MIATA IS ABOUT 500 lbs less and more nimble because it’s so light. The Boxster feels like a tank compared to the lightweight Miata. I’ve owned both cars and actually find the Miata more fun to live with on a long term basis. That’s probably partially because I was more stressed about repairs. The Miata is very reliable and cheap to fix. Buying a used Boxster has become harder to afford unless you get one 10 years old and than it’s out of warranty and lots of money to maintain.
I love my Porsches.. but man that much money for a base 718 is wild. also the interior is old as heck
Lovely interior but the white bits are outside look horrible and the engine sounds broken 😂
this or lc500
yo that's a STI there 6:40
The 88 Accord you drove a week ago is cooler
That exhaust note and engine noise sound phenomenal. I love it. I feel like that would be an amazing driver's car.
Just get a WRX. 35k with a quick tune and its the same power in AWD. Way better deal.
oh don't be too harsh I will take this over any v8 car from US or england
$76k is 500 hp C8 Corvette money
Keep the camera still, I feel like I took qualudes
Base boxter for $100k. Yeah okay lol
"Base"? Have you seen this thing?
It's easy to spec a Boxster to around the same price without the cool aesthetics of this edition.
@@ARentz07 it is a base boxter, and it is way too expensive. $100k can get you a boxter s. It’s insane to me that Porsche is charging that kind of money for something like this that only has 280 hp. A base 911 a few years ago was $100k well equipped with options. But people will pay it bc it’s a Porsche… just wild to me…
@@carguyeyedoc I guess what I mean is, this is not "base" in terms of lacking options. It has the "base" engine, but it has a LOT of options.
@@ARentz07 just to put it into perspective the 2025 M2 has 200hp MORE than this and costs $30k less. No it’s not a Porsche, but it’s still a rwd sports coupe from a german luxury brand. I just dont understand how Porsche has the audacity to charge the prices they do…
a lot heavier than A110
Yes that’s a gorgeous car
Not buying a 4 cylinder Porsche. So many other options for that price.
Ive heard these are BAD daily drivers. It looks like a great daily right?? Why do people criticize the daily abilities?
@@mobster2 it’s a small sports car, that’s basically it.
@mobster2 some say it's a good daily. Depends on what you need.
$94,000 to get clapped by a tuned MK7 GTI/GLI is crazy.
you wouldnt get it
that is definitely not the point of this car lol
Just by a TT coyote and run the highways in Texas….people shopping this car are cross shopping MX-5’s and Lotus Emira’s
@@mspencer9yes! I’m too tall for a Miata so I’m forced to look at another Boxster.
This will be an EV soon, and all these TH-camrs will praise it for its "superb handling" or whatever and you people will still eat it up like the NPCs you're
This is a good car, no doubt, but he compares it to the 4.0L 6 cyl. often throughout his drive ... It seems like the 6 cyl. is simply the definitive engine for this car - unless you really want this Style Edition.
So just under 100k for a Boosted BRZ/GR86
Says someone who has never driven one?
Enjoy your boosted BRZ. I’ll continue enjoying my manual 718
lol this comment couldn't be more wrong. Hey, friend. Are you familiar with "mid-engine cars"? The BRZ ain't one of them.
Better off with a m235 lol
718 Boxster money steal edition
Newer Porsche interiors look and feel cheap, compared to this. Porsche really dropped the ball..
lovely car, but not worth nearly 6 figures
You have good taste but are you willing to spend $80k or $100k? I’ll take a Miata for the same basic experience without the badge and luxury features. These cars are small and not practical as daily drivers. They are best as second cars or toys for weekends. That is why a Miata makes more sense. Drive an SUV or car as a daily and get a Miata as second weekend roadster.
The white wheels look awful.
Feels and sounds underwhelming tbh
I would buy a Subaru WRX or a BRZ instead, if I just wanted the boxer engine. They are way cheaper, just as fun, and dare I say, more reliable than this Boxster.
100k?! I would buy a C8 Corvette, driving with a V8 under the hood is another level! ✌🏻😄
MF just DIPPED for 2 months huh
That interior looks outdated
Man caymans/boxsters just dont look good
First
4 cylinder. Lame!
I'm sure Porsche's flat four turbo is way more trustworthy than other brands (looking at you Subaru), but it sounds awful.
Kline has some nice pipes which amplify an angry 4-cyl sound…reminds me of my buddies akropovic RSV4….just an angry and powerful sound.
Lol, that price. 4 cylinder sounds. Nope.
So, even as an IS 500 owner and obviously a bit of a snob about the fact that my car has a V-8, I can still appreciate a Boxster or Cayman. I think the flat-four sounds cool, and it isn't just a cookie-cutter inline-four turbo like other brands would've used. Porsche stuck with a flat-four engine like they have had in cars throughout their history - in fact, the very 718 after which this model is named was powered by a flat-four. Not only that, but you have to realize you're paying for the whole car, not the engine or acceleration alone. A lot of people fall into this trap online - I see it a lot with my IS 500. "$70k just to get gapped by a tuned Golf R?" Yeah, and I don't care. I didn't buy it for outright speed. I bought it for the interior and the quality and the aesthetics, too. Much like the Boxster - I've driven a 981 Boxster (the S, specifically), and found that the straight-line speed was... good, but not impressive or anything. The sensation of using the engine and having it respond to my requests, though - really on-point. And, the handling and steering were just sublime. Not to mention, the car just felt solid. It felt like a quality item. You don't get that at a lower price point - I'm sorry, you just don't.
This is not to say that the Boxster is appropriately priced, all things considered. This car is expensive. No doubt about that.
@@ARentz07 I agree with your assessment, but why spend $100k on a base boxster with 280 hp when you can spend $100k on a still well equipped boxster S with 350 hp. Nothing against Porsche, I love the brand, my uncle has owned a couple, but their pricing has gotten out of hand these days for the base (non-S/GTS/turbo) models. A base macan can be spec’d to $90k. A base Cayenne can be spec’d to $115k+
@jakes5530 I'm just going to get a GTS 4.0 if I'm in for over $100k anyways.
Bad spec.
That music really sucks.
@@gsten2116 it's royalty-free test music. What do you want?