What struck me about the 718 is the value for money. Couldn't believe that it was below R2mill at PORSCHE JHB (The ones on the showroom floor at least) fully decked out with the carbon seats, roll cage and all the bells and whistles its a hair above that. How do you pass on it if you are considering the c63s or the M4???? Its pure Porsche pedigree for almost the price of a performance sedan/ Coupe
I’ve always thought caymans were certainly the ugliest of the bunch, I really try to love it though, front end looks amazing, the rear of caymans though.... 🤮
Great video Ciro. As a lucky GT4 owner I can say, many of your comments are spot-on. If you get another chance at driving a GT4, get some track time. It really shines on a track. Something else to keep in mind, there is no quick grocery store run in one of these. It sucks you in and makes you want to drive drive drive. Its a very addicting ride, for which there is no cure. Other than more driving.
Of course u gonna use it lol, don’t wanna cruise around at 7000 rpm just imagine the fuel cost and the engine temperature . Tbh most power of this car is in 2nd or 3rd gear. 4th to 6 th gear is mostly for fuel economies (in the city range of course)
R 1.7 MILLION for this Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 in SA - but FOUR of the ten switches on the centre console are BLANKS! Why not just space the 6 switches provided EQUALLY AT THE TOP - and reshape the trim panel further down from them so that it blends in neatly after that -thereby concealing the fact that you haven't ticked ALL of the available options boxes (of which there are MANY to choose from)? The blanks DON'T even have the chrome trim on them to help them blend in and make them look similar... they're just plain 'el cheapo' BLACK PLASTIC plugs that you would expect to find in a Datsun Go or Renault Kwid and CERTAINLY NOT in a Porsche... They could even have gone as follows as well - switch - blank - switch - blank - switch - on either side, to space them out & separate them neatly.
Too good for the real world...so you won't get to get your money's worth except on the track? Oh well, buy a MX-5 then (a 2nd hand one with a manual transmission, obviously).
Nah, buy a 981 S instead ☺ Then you get the awesome flat 6 howl, the MR handling and enough money left over to buy a used MX-5 for when you just want to go sideways ☺
Hello, come to see the beauty of the super car, very beautiful, the best, the price must not be discussed. Very expensive 🤗 I want to have it like this ❤️👍
There's an engineering shop in the states that builds a shorter ratio diff for this gearbox brining the top speed in 2nd down to like 110 or something. This, allegedly, also makes it feel much quicker and torquier(?)...
There is nothing more outdated and cheaper than a manual gearbox on a 120k car. Its a shame how porsche cheat their customers with extra packages. Nothing better than a pdk gearbox, faster top speed, better fuel economy , launch control and in my opinion it should be included as a part of stock equipment.
@@bryantharris5914 :-) 420hp is for calm people who wants a daily driver experience and does not need dual clutch gearbox, thats the reason of not include pdk as stock equipment.
@@MD-qp8gj Nobody doubts about Porsche quality, however one of their main ways of being more profitable is with their expensive extra packages. They sell excelent engineered cars but with poor stock equipment even thought their incredible high prices. A good sample is this 120k car, with manual gearbox so if you want pdk you must adquire it apart. When you buy a car, some amount of money is destinated to car transportation from factory to your dealership, but Porsche do a better bussiness ( its a like a joke ). Do you want to save us money and come to Stuttgart to get your car? Ok, we will charge you because this is an extra too!
Hi, my name is Manuel and I am trying to demonstrate that I have special insight to add to the conversation. Unfortunately, I have never driven the car.
Nice witty South African review but given the amazing roads and passes around the cape, it does leave me wondering what the perfect drivers car might be for Cars.co.za ???
@@Carscoza Such a difficult question. The GT4 is a wonderful drivers car, but given a South African setting (and such beautiful, wild, rugged remote places to visit) I think the last few kms of a journey might not be ideally suited to a low slung sports car. If I lived in SA and my pockets were deep - given journeys are about destinations - I would be very interested in driving something that would be happy on a rough road and therefore whilst it would be compromised, a Ranger Rover Sport SVR would perhaps be my choice.
Well the M2 CS got smashed by this on the Hockenheim track by an entire second.. So your statement is just but a dream Check the link below th-cam.com/video/yl8e9ReWRJ8/w-d-xo.html
My best car journalist
Next thing we'll be informed that he's been poached by some overseas outfit 😢
Watch his review of the Toyota quest. He can make an Uber car review fun!
The technical explanation of how downforce works... 😎
What struck me about the 718 is the value for money. Couldn't believe that it was below R2mill at PORSCHE JHB (The ones on the showroom floor at least) fully decked out with the carbon seats, roll cage and all the bells and whistles its a hair above that. How do you pass on it if you are considering the c63s or the M4???? Its pure Porsche pedigree for almost the price of a performance sedan/ Coupe
There is no turbo and it’s not faster than the other cars
@@AR-fw5bn of cause it not fast, the 718 is a purpose built car and it's a Por....forget it, you don't get it.
I've always just loved the shape of the Caymans more than the other Porsches.
I’ve always thought caymans were certainly the ugliest of the bunch, I really try to love it though, front end looks amazing, the rear of caymans though.... 🤮
"Welcome to inside of a.............." belongs to you, please tell your colleagues this 🤣🤣🤣
That's most beautiful Porsche after 918 spider 🤩
It's cars like this that make Porsche my favourite manufacturer on the planet.
I appreciate your honest reviews, thank you.
Great video Ciro. As a lucky GT4 owner I can say, many of your comments are spot-on. If you get another chance at driving a GT4, get some track time. It really shines on a track.
Something else to keep in mind, there is no quick grocery store run in one of these. It sucks you in and makes you want to drive drive drive. Its a very addicting ride, for which there is no cure. Other than more driving.
I’m sure you get this a lot, but you look like Jimmy Kimmel 😂
Should have had yellow deviated stitching inside.. an yellow seatbelts
Another compelling example of excellent automotive journalism.....brilliant.
3:53 !! Magic
"Annoying fantastic too drive."
That sums it up.
My favorite Porsche Cayman GT4 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Great review ! Realistic with car specific insight :-)
Great a six speed manual that you won’t use gears four, five or six cause you will be way in excess of the legal speed limit.
Of course u gonna use it lol, don’t wanna cruise around at 7000 rpm just imagine the fuel cost and the engine temperature . Tbh most power of this car is in 2nd or 3rd gear. 4th to 6 th gear is mostly for fuel economies (in the city range of course)
Love that Porsche best car perfomence in sa
There are no particulate filters for SA models
Mellow yellow, any Porsche is a proper driver's car
Looking at getting this car, but i need some rear seats. The one with rear seats are ugly. What do you suggest?
Tough one, although the Taycan GTS looks good but is of course electric
I think Porsche is making the best drivers cars right now....
Marvelous car. Fun review.
it new it is yellow & it is beautiful
It looks amazing!
This road and views look amazing
Just love the way this guy presents. Wonderful. 🔥❤️
The Cape Town Autobahn is occupied by Taxis
R 1.7 MILLION for this Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 in SA - but FOUR of the ten switches on the centre console are BLANKS! Why not just space the 6 switches provided EQUALLY AT THE TOP - and reshape the trim panel further down from them so that it blends in neatly after that -thereby concealing the fact that you haven't ticked ALL of the available options boxes (of which there are MANY to choose from)?
The blanks DON'T even have the chrome trim on them to help them blend in and make them look similar... they're just plain 'el cheapo' BLACK PLASTIC plugs that you would expect to find in a Datsun Go or Renault Kwid and CERTAINLY NOT in a Porsche...
They could even have gone as follows as well - switch - blank - switch - blank - switch - on either side, to space them out & separate them neatly.
Hahaha love the comment about backwards countries using horsepower instead of kW... I’ve been saying that for years 😂
I think I saw you yesterday lol
Too good for the real world...so you won't get to get your money's worth except on the track? Oh well, buy a MX-5 then (a 2nd hand one with a manual transmission, obviously).
Nah, buy a 981 S instead ☺ Then you get the awesome flat 6 howl, the MR handling and enough money left over to buy a used MX-5 for when you just want to go sideways ☺
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steering wheel is on the wrong side
Good points especially being too good for real world driving! Weekend toy for remote driving without traffic police!!
You can say kw and hp, then everyone understand
He did mention HP
@@kalagift2575 yeah, but that is not normal😆
Yes first
Awesome... some might have goals in life that even a squirrel can achieve
First
Peak power 309 Kw and if you live in a backwards country 414 Hp... 🤣🤣🤣
Later that's where the horses are hiding...
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
🤣
Excuse my ignorance, but at first glance read your name as Mercedes Luhlanga.
309 kW for countries that didn't land on the Moon 50 years ago.
From never having driven any Porsches to driving the very best they make, 2020 has been good to you!
When you consider that a double cab is now pushing the 1 million mark makes the price of R1, 7 seem almost reasonable
Just checked online, the X Class and Amarok have reached the 1 million mark already. The hilux and ranger are slowly creeping towards it too..
The X Class is SHITE
That takes me back
Awesomely shot video, editing, production, video, “alles was awesome. Nice work
Awesome review.... awaiting the drag race between this and the GT3 now 🤪
Hello, come to see the beauty of the super car, very beautiful, the best, the price must not be discussed. Very expensive 🤗 I want to have it like this ❤️👍
Good video, thanks. Such a beautiful thing, the new GT4.
Porsche is providing you with a treat of a lifetime, a month ago was a Turbo S your next treat is Taycan!
When are you doing the review of the new toyota fortuner 2021
1:14 *thanos voice* This... does put a smile on my face
I hate you boy. I hate you for making me fall in love with a mere car. To hell with that M4. This is it man.
Love your work. Thanks
There's an engineering shop in the states that builds a shorter ratio diff for this gearbox brining the top speed in 2nd down to like 110 or something. This, allegedly, also makes it feel much quicker and torquier(?)...
Sharkwerks. Supposedly very expensive though.
yep .. its a full rebuild for around 20k USD
There is nothing more outdated and cheaper than a manual gearbox on a 120k car. Its a shame how porsche cheat their customers with extra packages. Nothing better than a pdk gearbox, faster top speed, better fuel economy , launch control and in my opinion it should be included as a part of stock equipment.
The Cayman is a driver's car. They offer the GT3 RS with PDK if you concern is maximum speed. Driver's cars are about engagement with the driver.
@@bryantharris5914 :-) 420hp is for calm people who wants a daily driver experience and does not need dual clutch gearbox, thats the reason of not include pdk as stock equipment.
@@MD-qp8gj Nobody doubts about Porsche quality, however one of their main ways of being more profitable is with their expensive extra packages.
They sell excelent engineered cars but with poor stock equipment even thought their incredible high prices. A good sample is this 120k
car, with manual gearbox so if you want pdk you must adquire it apart. When you buy a car, some amount of money is destinated to car
transportation from factory to your dealership, but Porsche do a better bussiness ( its a like a joke ). Do you want to save us money
and come to Stuttgart to get your car? Ok, we will charge you because this is an extra too!
In South Africa the PDK gearbox is a no-cost option. You choose your poison...
Damn you look like Jimmy Kimmel, I thought from the thumbnail you were him 😂🤣
Shit, someone beat me to that comment ☝️
You said all that, whilst alone in the car. Hahaha you are the best. This car made a grown man cry.
You should never drive a car that costs more than you're house. Economics real talk!
Would be Better with the PDK. the manual gears are too long.
Porsche all day...
Everytime i hear about The long gear ration i lose intresst in this car 😣
Hi, my name is Manuel and I am trying to demonstrate that I have special insight to add to the conversation. Unfortunately, I have never driven the car.
You heard it people the party is at 5000 rpm.
The Jaguar is a better daily but as a special occasion, what the GT4 offers is very hard to beat.
@@Carscoza definitely and great work with the content guys keep it coming.
Wait... didnt you get into an altercation with a police man when you asked him why he pulled you over ?
Wait what?
U should drag it against a45s
That's not what this car is made for
Nice witty South African review but given the amazing roads and passes around the cape, it does leave me wondering what the perfect drivers car might be for Cars.co.za ???
It is pretty hard to beat this GT4. What would yours be?
@@Carscoza Such a difficult question. The GT4 is a wonderful drivers car, but given a South African setting (and such beautiful, wild, rugged remote places to visit) I think the last few kms of a journey might not be ideally suited to a low slung sports car. If I lived in SA and my pockets were deep - given journeys are about destinations - I would be very interested in driving something that would be happy on a rough road and therefore whilst it would be compromised, a Ranger Rover Sport SVR would perhaps be my choice.
I feel the M240i will smash this thing. If not then the M2. Not the competition but just the M2
th-cam.com/video/aVAGDeSOymU/w-d-xo.html
Not the GT4 but still a good race.
Well the M2 CS got smashed by this on the Hockenheim track by an entire second.. So your statement is just but a dream
Check the link below
th-cam.com/video/yl8e9ReWRJ8/w-d-xo.html
Another classic comment from a BMW fanboy.
NO Gareth, the M3 and M4 yes. Not the 2. All of which, in a straight line...this thing loves corners. NONE will keep up.
LOL, good joke 😂