Porsche 718 Cayman - Review | EP 013
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- It was a long time ago since I drove a car that made as much impression on me as the Porsche 718 Cayman. Just a couple of weeks ago I claimed that the base Carrera did not get as much attention as it deserved. What word to use now? I the video, I enter the debate about the 4 cylinder engine in the 718 range with only one question. I Address the beautiful color Miami Blue and what it relates to in Sweden.
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I agree with you about the sound of the 718. My wife and I, former owners of an air-cooled 911 Carrera 4 Targa (964), recently test drove a 718 base Cayman. We both were highly impressed with the acceleration, braking and cornering. I thought especially, that the 718 Cayman had a great growling engine sound even without the Porsche Sports Exhaust (PSE) option.
It sounds different, for sure, but it sounds just fine.
Stephan Wessels Absolutely ! Love mines and the sound , Even without the two cylinders . After all it’s a Porsche and the way it delivers . 👌🏽
At 2:55 you were wondering why it has the same color as your post office vehicles. Well, I guess they both "deliver". ;)
LOL 😂 you are 100% correct sir 👍.
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You can actually get an "S" with black painted brake calipers but you have to pay extra to do it. Here in the USA it's about a $500 option. And I agree with you that it looks better with black calipers with that Miami Blue (and with my own car which is Agate Grey Metallic). The 718 Cayman is a fantastic sports car and anyone who's upset about the loss of 2 cylinders should really give it a test drive before deciding to hate it!
recently sold my 981 CS PDK and bought a base 718 Cayman 6MT and couldn't be happier..... the car is simply amazing
Congratulations to your car :-)
My absolute dream car. I want it in Lava Orange!
picking mine up now
It sounds great in this video. Porsche's where originally flat fours.
I own a 2018 Cayman base and agree the sound is not perfect. So instead of ordering the Porsche sport exhaust, I installed a Fabspeed cat back system. Now my car sounds like a small block V8, and I couldn’t be happier. Porsche missed it with the sound, but for a little less money, you have a car that turns heads when they hear it coming. And don’t base its sound quality on TH-cam videos. It sounds a lot better in person.
Fuddy Duddy It sounds like a lawn mower going down the road, if it turns heads it will be for that reason.
Have ever seen a 718 let alone heard one. Probably not,
I agree :) And I love the sound of mine, with PSE
Porsche didn't missed it with the sound as you said. Car manufacturers have noise emissions laws that need to meet in order to sell the car.
Fuddy Duddy i know it’s popular when a person criticizes a car that people like to think that person is poor and can’t begin to afford one, but I own one, sweetheart. A 2019 base Cayman in GT silver - my husband wanted one. I like everything about it, except for the sound. I bought a 2018 BMW LCI M2 and a 2018 base carrera. We are in our early 50’s and have made our money and are now enjoying it and the cars. Cheers.
Outstanding review! Love your channel. Thanks also for not joining all the other reviewers in complaining about the engine noise. It’s awesome!
MrMCarpe, thanks for the energy.
I recommend the extended range fuel tank. This is standard on the “S” model and is only $150 US. It will mean fewer trips to the gas station and more time driving your most enjoyable car!
I think I will agree with you, but it increases the wight and in some countries it effects the taxes. Perhaps you have honoured me with your subscription?
only available on the PDK
Absolutely my new dream car, best sounding 4 cylinder, and it's got a turbo, wing and it looks as hot as a supermodel.
I think what you presented here is a fair unbiased and honest review of the 718. I think you showcase and highlight the 718 in a positive light. Every last time I am almost sold on the 718 as a concept, as I am not opposed to a 4cyl. Porsche sports car, I listen to that screaming, altogether unique wail of the 981 Cayman flat 6 and I just am pulled back into looking for a CPO or slightly used 981. It just was such a part of the emotional aspect of the Porsche owning experience; I wonder if its something that can be separated. Subbed btw! great channel and car perspective.
Thank you for your comment, as I say in the video if you like one song doesn't mean you automatically dislike other songs. The 981 has a great sound and is a pleasure to drive :-)
Hi Janko, thanks for the review on the 718, you’re hiliarious! :D Your review has greatly helped with my choice of getting a boxster 718, I went with night blue metallic with a blue soft top, loving the car every time I drive it. Looking forward to seeing your future reviews! - best
Congratulations to your new car!
Like your color selection.
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Really good review! I like your enthusiasm. Looking forward to new videos. Subscribed!
I humbly thank you for the subscription. Looking forward producing more :-)
You're right about the base models being not given the praise they deserve. Had a 991.2 GT3RS owner drive my gen 2 997 Carrera recently, a 5 plus hours trip. This guy has had many different Porsche's from a 1973 2.4S to a 930 Turbo, to the last 3 versions of the GT3RS. He was hugely impressed by the comfort, the steering, the engine and PDK gear box in mine. A 718 Boxster passed me a few days ago and it made an impressive noise. I certainly wouldn't complain about the engines in the 718. By the way, you're correct about the colour, the Miami Blue is stunning. Great video, thanks.
Thanks, John, for contributing to our community. As expected, I agree to all your words. Congratulations to your Carrera was nice reading your comment since the 992 Carrera was launched 🚀 today.
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Hi Janko, yes I completely agree! Love the 718 lineup. For the money I didn't find sexier sportscar!
By far the best 718 Cayman review ! 👏🏼👏🏼 thanks
Thank you :-) 🙏
Been a follower for months and this might be my favorite video so far. Wonderfully honest and enthusiastic review of an absolutely stunning car. LOL at the beginning segment. 😁 Janko, I'm curious how would you spec a base Cayman intended for mostly spirited daily driving? Maybe a rare track day but not often.
Uhhhhhh that is a tuff one. The 718 is a car I have specified most time in the configuration. Perhaps that is a topic for a Video, what do you 🤔 think?
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@@JankoLind I would watch that!
Thanks for your enthusiasm! Well, the video was too short, actually. And er... partly because of you (!), I signed for a Miami blue 718 Cayman yesterday!! And... the headlight cleaning system is, yes, black too...
Congratulation to your 718 and your black cleaning system. Trust me when I say you will have a spectacular drive. Thanks for watching and subscribing.
Greetings from Sweden. :) Great video! Just a question, did you notice any turbo lag in the non S version of the 718? Keep the great videos coming. Ha en bra dag! :)
have you viewed my Carrera 4s (my very first review)? In this video, I explain that it is a millisecond of lag but both in the 911 and 718 base model it is not worth mentioning. For me, it is a very tuff call between the 911 and 718...
Some real nice video footage here. Well done. I agree the 718 Cayman looks the best out of the Cayman bunch, but personally I prefer (and own) a six-cylinder NA Cayman 987 Gen 2. Doesn’t mean I can’t respect your video though! Where did you get the piston head for the intro? Nice way to get the video started!!
Thanks, MAX REVS, I lent the piston from Porsche Service Center Haninge, they hade a damaged one that I lent.
At last someone who does an objective evaluation of the car in isolation and does not moan and whine about the lack of the flat six noise. I very much prefer the huge hp and nm difference compared to the base 981, especially when you live at 2500 meters above sea level.
I agree, Mauricio and please do not forget the history of the Boxster where the original plan was to fit a 4 cylinder engine. If you are not already, please consider subscribing.
Thanks for an excellent video. I enjoy your enthusiasm and the production quality. You are absolutely right about alcantara - so many people seem to love this cheap synthetic fabric that looks terrible after a year of skin oils and perspiration. And I'll take the turbo acceleration of the 718, and its muscular rumble, over the sound of the 981 any day!
Keep up the great work, and I'm looking forward to seeing more great cars and scenery in Sweden. Subscribed!
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you two need a room.
Great video that mirrors my thoughts on the topic. I’m a 718 owner and have been having an absolute blast in this car. Drove like a champ all winter in the snow and has already been my chariot on several road trips. What a great car to travel in, especially on winding B roads! Personally I love the sound of the engine, but I’m also of the mindset that the benefits of the new engine outweigh the soundtrack of the old. You get more of the Cayman more of the time than you ever did on the older model. It will be a difficult proposition for me to justify purchasing a 911 next time around. It’s less a question of “which is better” and more of “do I love the 911 so much that I would pay $30k more” and I don’t know if I do or not at this juncture. Additional tests are necessary. Keep up the great work; love your channel!
Thanks, Joshua for your support and comments.
looking to buy a 718 in Northern Canada, but am a little worried about driving it in our harsh winters. you have no issues with it in the snow? what tires are you running?
@@stealthhtm23 I will caveat that any depth of snow beyond 4 inches is going to give you problems in any low riding vehicle due to lack of wheel and chassis clearance but I ran Michelin Alpin PA4s if I remember correctly and she did very well in the snow! I was dailying her in northern NY which definitely gets some of the worst snow storms in the US.
@@joshuawinkler3676 good to know, thanks!
The 992 is my dream daily but y’all can’t tell me that exhaust with the flat 6t sounds any better than the 718. Love both of em
I do love the 718
why I didn't see this channel before?? Amazing video!
I’m happy that you find me. Thanks for watching and subscribing.
Janko Lind just found your channel , subscribed after watching two vids, bit mad but I like that 😊🇬🇧👍🏻 looking for a cayman and can’t make my mind up 🤔 love the 718 , but all the chatter about the flat 6 engine noise compared to the 4 is off putting . The four always sounds great to me on you tube . After your vid in the 718 s im thinking the 2.0T base may be a good option . Recently sold my Ftype R so do like a bit of a rumble with a few pops and crackles - who doesn’t ......right back to watching your vids , hope you’re still posting 😊👍🏻
I laughed so hard when he threw the piston!!! Excellent :)
Thanks but I’m not famous for my humour in my family FYI 👋
What's the name of the intro instrumental I love it
Excellent comment on the sound. I never understood all the hate on the sound ... it is different from the flat 6 for sure, but I never felt like I wasn't in a ridiculously fun/fast sports car. And the random burps and gurgles never got boring.
I agree to 100%, I like to listen to several songs on Spotify.
Drove in a 718 Boxster S recently. I own an old school Boxster 6 cayman and these new 4 cylinder cars sounded fine to me! Especially in sports mode. All angry and barking. Liked it a lot. These doomsayers are just that doomsayers. 718 is a fine machine.
Agree, it’s a beauty. Thanks for watching and subscribing.
Great video Janko 👍🏻👍🏻 yet again. I have a question and I’m currently looking at buying a 718 GTS and will be placing an order this coming weekend but in your opinion do you think the GTS is worth the extra over the S model?? Thank you in advance and please keep up the content as it’s incredible my favourite channel on TH-cam by far! 😀👍🏻
Hi Bootneck, first of all please remember to always make your decision based on your needs. If you have not all ready please watch my Cayman S review I think 🤔 you will get 80% of the answer there.
Then you should ask yourself wish options that are important for you since the GTS is more or less an option pack.
I would compare the base model and the GTS and then truly ask your self how you are planning to use the car. Track days? Daily Driver? Weekend driving?
I’m not sure if I was of any help for you but this perhaps is a start?
Best colour I agree with the black rims 😍
I raced one yesterday on the freeway in that color spec, Looks Amazing in the flesh :D It's a lot lower and sleeker than the video can show.
V6 sounded Much Better BUT this 4cyl car was So Fast on public roads 0_o
You are absolutely right, the color looks much better than any picture I have seen. It must experience live and especially in direct sun when it almost turns in to green. Thanks for watching.
I totally agree with you Janko, black should be the colour of all brake calipers. The rim should be the focal point, it is the cars jewelry. As for the 718 sound, I thought it was great.
It sure is... Thanks for watching and perhaps you have honoured me with your subscription.
@@JankoLind Absolutely, love your passion. Looking forward to seeing a review of your 928.
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Ohhh that's huge... Checking my mail every day for the invitation to Hollywood. LOL
Cayman, super cool!! and I like your character Janko^^
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Looking forward to your review of the new 6 Cylinder flat 6 718 GTS 4.0!
Me too, I have no reservation from Porsche right now.
Great and honest review 👍🏻 I drove the 718 cayman S on the F1 Red Bull Ring here in Austria - what can I say : it gives you so much confidence in drinving the corners from lap to lap faster and faster - the sound even with a helmet on was really nice - sure a ferrari would sound better but that new 4 cylinder fits the car perfect 👍🏻 and for the sound haters : just buy another exhaust system if u wanna be more recognized in the city 😂 happy I found your channel - already subscribed 👍🏻
George, welcome to my channel, I hope you will find time to watch more videos.
Yes the 718 is and will always be a spectacular car.
Since I drove it on the track I‘m thinking of getting one 😉 my descision is between an audi tt rs and a cayman s - will test drive both cars in spring 👍 greetings from austria
I like that the headlight cleaner covers are chrome. More chrome should make a comeback at Porsche.
Nice car
Great review!
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Drove a 991.2 base model with 7mt and really loved the whole thing. I dont need 4 seats and cayman plenty big. What are your thoughts on cayman (718) vs carrera base. Your videos are great btw, gives a fresh breath of air into most boring and non-informative videos.
Thank you Rob, It is a tuff question. for me, I think I need the rear seat in case of emergency. You are able to fit a small person in the rear seats for a short ride.
Love your videos. g-
@Janko Lind What’s the music name? That’s nice music!
Thank you for watching and subscribing. The music is Turn It Up (COE Remix) - Mike Parr. In the future, I will put the information in the video.
I think you have the best color possible for this car, I absolutely love the color! Did you have to pay extra for the color?
A slight misunderstanding, this car was not mine but never the less, Miami blue is an option you can select when you purchase the car.
Great video. By the way, what watch are you wearing?
Thank you Alex, The watch is from Porsche collection flat six.
I love you my man you are my favorite but for real great knowledge
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LOL. I had a Miami Blue Cayman S (regret getting rid of it). And I loved everything about the car but it did perplex me that the headlight lamps were not in the exterior color.
Cayman S, great car. Thanks for all the time you spent on my channel Will.
Nice review. Subbed to your channel. Recently purchased a 718 Cayman GTS. Live in Miami but my car is not Miami Blue....just plain old white! Alcantara delete.
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I like your review^^
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1000 percent correct. Should always have been a flat 4
I agree
Lovin' that color!
Hi Greg,
Agree Miami blue is one of my favorite. Thanks for watching and if you are not already, please subscribe.
Alcantara will not wear out like that. I change all my steering wheels to Alcantara because I live in Las Vegas and leather wheels get too hot.
I never wear gloves. My Huracan Spyder I put 14,000 miles on last year without gloves, not a mark and have never cleaned it.
I think everyone that says that doesn’t daily drive with an Alcantara wheel. JMO
I’m considering ordering the 2020 Cayman in Miami Blue. This will be my second cayman as I ordered my last one in Carrara White. Are you still happy with the colour?
Yes but I have never owned one.
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Great video :)
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Where did the two other cylinders go? This is one of the great mysteries of life.
LOL
Best colour/tyre combo!
Agree, perhaps you have honoured me with your subscription.
Exactly. I hate the flat 6 noise. Agree with everything you say.
I actually appreciate the sound from many types of engines, it’s like 🎵 music, you do listening 👂 to many songs.
Its only 56k on porsche official site
Edit: sooo I'm going to get it.
I'm only 15
Did u get it yet
It really is perfect. Colour and all...
I agree, nice spec.
People should enjoy more 4 cylinders a bit more
I agree
I just ordered mine!! I’m so excited!! It’s a Miami blue with black and red interior. It should arrive in 3-4months lol
Luis Versace congrats! Did u order the base? I was wondering how quick the base feels
quaint * yes I did! I test drove it and felt great to me
Thank you both, quaint and Luis for your comments. I think the base is good enough, If you didn't know I have ordered a Cayman T. Please subscribe to my channel and you will find out more in coming episodes.
love your vids & craziness. And my initials are the same as yours. so naturally I love you JL
BIG thanks for your kind words and for subscribing to my channel. It means a lot for me.
so beautiful car i ever seen.
l love 718 cayman better than 911
True
Precis en sådan jag vill ha, rätt färg, denna finns till salu nu
Its correct Jacob, the car is for sale at Porsche Center Stockholm,
www.wayke.se/objekt/7a01c661-a261-4ffb-b35a-63ff23c771b4/porsche-718-cayman-null-manuell
whats the song at 0.30
I agree 👋
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@@JankoLind what do you mean
Sorry I was thinking about the engine, the music is listed in the text.
Mike Parr
This is a great review and I am now interested in a drive. However, I must disagree about the design. This car has an uninspired face almost as disorganized as the Panamera. It doesn't compare to the purity of any 911.
On photos yes, you are right, in real life, not sure.
Thumbs up for funny intro
Hi TurgBurglar,
Thanks for watching all my episodes and the time you spend on my channel. I had fun making the intro...
Guy is the best
It would be good if it wasnt so damn tiny
That car is tasty
Is it the base model,the S or the GTS
Hi sky sander, it's the base model, I have made a separate video for the GTS. Thanks for watching and subscribing.
@@JankoLind Wow it sounds great for the base model. The T is probably a great car then.
Sound of flat6 in my opinion is one of the best sounds if not the best in the automotive industry. Downsizing has its drowbacks :D Still sounds good though.
Hi Blaz, I agree, it’s a different “track” in the Porsche playlist but I like it, as I like the flat 6 track. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Beslutsångest 718 gts-18 el 991s-14
Mycket enkelt, 718 om du prioriterar körning... 991 om du vill ha en GT-bil. 991 måste ha bakhjulsstyrning för att bli ordentligt körbar i jämförelse mot 718, då måste du snegla på 991.2
@@JankoLind kanske dumt o köpa 991 nu när 992 e på g. Kollat på en 2018 718 gts i smista
718 GTS är grym, har du set min review?
@@JankoLind japp 👍. Bara kört en 991 vanlig i smista aldrig testat cayman.
Mr janko donate me to buy a used car please. i never ever have a car i live in lease development country buying a car is just dream
Ναι γιατι ειναι σε περιοχη της κηφησιας πιο ακριβη και απο κεφαλαρι πολιτεια κλπ
Hi Trifon Passalis,
I am sorry, but I do not understand your language...
Janko Lind sorry my friend!!!wrong comment to wrong video!!!
Y does have to be reviewed by thig giy ill
It sound great for a 4 cylinder.
But it sounds weak for a Porsche.
Great car. Poor sound.
No Janko, it is really, really, reaaaaally not a great noise!
You kind of missed the point about the engine: the point is that it HAD the flat 6. It’s gone backwards. That’s why it sucks.
Great video, great info, I’m sure it’s great to drive, but it still sounds awful!
Unblock your ears sir...
Ian C I have been a passenger in one, it is a fantastic car but the turbo lag is bad but the sound... the sound is just a dreary din, no matter the revs or how it’s driven. If Some people like it that’s fine, but I don’t just dislike it I actually hate it. It makes the car sound cheap to me.
@@Mockle07 Best handling Cayman ever, and I have driven them all. Turbo lag is really only there when people don't know how to drive :) in sport+ the turbo is spooled up and ready so if you keep the car in the (fairly wide) torque band, there's really no issue when you are pressing on - only poor gear selection and lack of anticipation is to blame. Engine sound is subjective, even if we do disagree. Its not F6 "fruity" but its raw and aggressive.
Ian C But you don’t just drive a car in “pressing on” mode. Around town or simply accelerating to overtake it was terrible. You can make all the excuses you like, but a modern car should not behave like that. From what I can tell its handling is incredible, and I trust the guy that was driving’s opinion; he said it handles almost as well as his GT4 and it felt at least as fast. But we were wincing at the noise it made the whole time, it’s like a droning diesel. Thankfully he sold it and bought another GT4. You’re right though, noise and looks (and even handling to a degree) are subjective; I am glad you like it.
As I always say, there is a Porsche for everybody. I love drivning the Cayman and the sound, for me, is great. Just like Ian C put it, and I agree, It is not as fruity as the F6 but it is raw and aggressive.
Besides, I am listning to different typ of music and I can appreciate all of them...
4 cylinder all sound like crap that Includes the a45
The sound is awful next to the old six..
Black wheels are so 1995 - the 4 cylinder engine is Rubbish - it having a Turbo makes it Even More Rubbish - painting the side intakes on a Miami Blue car makes it look like a hairdresser's ride - why, for the love of God, would someone drive this when you can drive a 2015 Carrera S with a Manual for the same money ? I find the styling incomplete - the rear window is convex both north south and east west instead of flat and the whole back of the car is way too rounded and curved like the front (which way is forward iykwim ;P ? ). The rear tail lights travel up the rear fenders too much - Porsche needs to redesign the whole back end of this car...... and pronto .
It sounds awful. The 6 is wonderful. This flat 4 sounds like a bag of shit.
Would never buy a 4 cylinder Cayman that sounds like a blender. Sorry!