I have the 2024 Cayman S. BMW doesn't come close. We graduate to Porsche. People don't graduate to BMW. The 2.5L Turbo is the best build ever for the Cayman. The perfect engine for the platform. The flat six is slow, zero torque down low, and only works above 5k rpms. It's a track car. Add PASM, PTV like I did when I custom built my Porsche and you'll have the best 2 seat mid engine, analog gauge, 6sp manual Sportscar Porsche will ever build. Turbo. There is no substitute.
@@982SharkBlue so im 6ft 1, and test drove it yesterday, it was great tbh, think i just saw a negative review of one person saying driving more than an hour is uncomfortable but yeah i had no issues, how have you found fuel ? does it eat it, do you fuel often and is it daily driver?
@miscool i drive it in Sport mode, 100% of the time. It's a weekend car. I get around 380 miles to the tank entrance ramps onto the highway, I'm redlining it. I'm definitely not concerned about fuel. This isn't my daily driver
I have a Cayman S and a 911 Turbo S and I would never part with either for anything less than a McLaren with a warranty. I actually LOVE driving the Cayman just as much my 911 because it’s so different and offers a different kind of engagement. The cayman being manual is a big part of that but not the only part. Manual, lighter, mid engined, rear wheel drive and howling flat 6 versus heavier rear engine car with WAY more power and torque and the fastest, smoothest shifting dual clutch in existence. The turbo s hides its weight absolutely brilliantly. You would swear it’s only slightly heavier than the cayman if you did not know better. I respect BMW owners but no way I’m giving up these for any BMW.
3,9 sec from 0-60 "not very fast". lol. I own the cayman s and you CAN connect via bluetooth and play music. It is absolutely possible. CarPlay only works with cable. The thing with the cayman is, it is a track tool. Although it is not sold as a track tool. But some even prefer it over the 911 because of the balance and weight.
Dude haha! This is MY car. I bought it from Fields Porsche last month and am loving it. PS- it does have wireless Bluetooth audio (and I've also added a wireless CarPlay usb dongle to the center armrest storage area). I've owned an F82 M4 and a Jag F-Type R in the past, and I feel this one is comparable in power but feels lighter on its feet with the mid-engine layout and low weight. The M4 was a 6spd manual and the Jag an automatic with AWD, so very different experiences all around. And all great cars!
You’re buying into the 911 hype way too much. Have you ever driven them back to back? I’ve owned 718 Spyder and then 991.2 carrera 4s w/ x51 power kit. While I loved the 911 as a daily. The 718 Spyder and cayman/boxster in general is the superior platform and significantly more nimble than the 911. The weight transfer is immediately noticeable in the 911. On a tight course, the cayman is what you want. Having sold both cars within the past year, the car I always think about is the 718 Spyder. Not the 911.
People keep saying how much better the mid engine platform is, but if that were so why is the 911 the car that Porsche races? Don’t see the Cayman in the 24 Hour Lemans?
@@jimhopple7657 wait til you find out that some races are mandated to use OE road engine configuration. wait til you find out the unrestricted race series porsche moves their engines to mid configuration on the 911 chassis. wait til you find out porsche has a model hierarchy with the 911 on top and wont allow other models to beat it.
Do you like the sound of future EVs more? Oh, in 2016 there was this "Porsche only 6 Cyl Thing", that no one could imagine a 4Cyl. But in 2024, people actually really listened to it and found out, that it has it's own Charme. It does actually sound pretty nice !
I have 4 Cayman S, one Cayman R and a 2015 Carrera S. I never think Cayman S is over priced. The 911 now is really over priced! I am driving a 2024 Cayman S now and I love it! 😊 perfect car for daily driving!
You won’t regret it. I use the 2024 Cayman S daily and love it. Factory data 0-60 mph is 4.0 seconds with Sport Chrono but I can assure you it is faster than that! 😊
I watched this video for 10 seconds and this BMW guy tells me that an M3 or an M4 has a better driving experience than a Cayman. Oh come on, I think the majority of car enthusiasts would disagree.
Great video! I have a Cayman GTS 4.0 and have no 911 envy (except for maybe a Targa). I think that the overall build quality and reliability of Porches are also plusses over BMWs in general.
Just a bit of history…i was a BMW driver for many years and thought it was great, which it was, but…it in no way compares to a Porsche, back in 2015 i bought my first Porsche and gone are the rattles and annoying quality sounds that come standard on any BMW…. No in terms of driving, i have a 2022 Boxster GTS 4.0 and a Macan S. The driving experience you get from the Boxster with the 4 liter flat six is miles away from any BMW. In fact before i bought it, i test drove a BMW Z4 with the B58 engine, great car, dont get me wrong, but after a bit of a spirited drive, all i could feel is the heavy front end trying to slide out of the corner, didnt want to rotate naturally, whereas the Boxster rotates and stays planted all the way and that is an experience you will never get from an M4 or M3 period. The BMW has the power, just not the finesse and nor does it have the build quality. In the end it is always the same, you get what you pay for.
Fair review in my opinion. 1) I'm tall, so a GTS with it's shitty legroom is not an option...so the S is the only Cayman for me, 2) I wrestled with the highly optioned S vs a base 911 for sure. But this is the last year you can get a non electric Cayman, so I went with that. If I really want a 911, I can trade it up. This is going to be my daily driver, so the 911 just felt a bit much for that in price, gas and maintenance. Just put my deposit down yesterday, Yellow with all the options this review car had.
Great video. Can get a slightly used 2018 - 2020 Cayman S for half the price and it's essentially the same car. I can't understand buying new, even if I had the money to do so.
@@arr0gant1 The market is flooded with not only 2018-2020’s for 50-60k, but also newer. The depreciation on 718’s is absolutely horrendous. You can find 2014-2015 Cayman’s selling for more than some 718’s. Anyone who thinks they’re going to buy a newer Porsche with the flat 4, and sell it later with only a 30k loss is higher than 🦒🐱. I love the 718, but unfortunately many Porsche purest do not which is why the resale value is so awful. Nobody wants to buy a car and lose 50% of its value. Don’t believe me go to Carvana, Autotrader, Cargurus, etc. Good luck to anyone selling their used 718 who thinks they’re going to get 80k for it. The only way I can see it happening is if it’s a 2023-2024 with very low miles, and loaded with options.
A 911 Carrera base model, automatic transmission, digital box dash, GT bloated 992 will cost you 150k before taxes and fees. If you can't afford a Porsche, it's ok. Most ppl can only afford BMW. hitting the century mark for a car is pretty special. The 718 Turbo S was worth every penny.
I have the 2024 Cayman S. BMW doesn't come close. We graduate to Porsche. People don't graduate to BMW. The 2.5L Turbo is the best build ever for the Cayman. The perfect engine for the platform. The flat six is slow, zero torque down low, and only works above 5k rpms. It's a track car. Add PASM, PTV like I did when I custom built my Porsche and you'll have the best 2 seat mid engine, analog gauge, 6sp manual Sportscar Porsche will ever build. Turbo. There is no substitute.
are the seats comfy? and how have you found the room in the car? see i live in my car and i am worried about the lack of space, and does it eat fuel?
@miscool Seats are perfect. Extremely comfortable. If you're over 6ft, you will feel cramped.
@@982SharkBlue so im 6ft 1, and test drove it yesterday, it was great tbh, think i just saw a negative review of one person saying driving more than an hour is uncomfortable but yeah i had no issues, how have you found fuel ? does it eat it, do you fuel often and is it daily driver?
@miscool i drive it in Sport mode, 100% of the time. It's a weekend car. I get around 380 miles to the tank entrance ramps onto the highway, I'm redlining it. I'm definitely not concerned about fuel. This isn't my daily driver
I have a Cayman S and a 911 Turbo S and I would never part with either for anything less than a McLaren with a warranty. I actually LOVE driving the Cayman just as much my 911 because it’s so different and offers a different kind of engagement. The cayman being manual is a big part of that but not the only part. Manual, lighter, mid engined, rear wheel drive and howling flat 6 versus heavier rear engine car with WAY more power and torque and the fastest, smoothest shifting dual clutch in existence. The turbo s hides its weight absolutely brilliantly. You would swear it’s only slightly heavier than the cayman if you did not know better. I respect BMW owners but no way I’m giving up these for any BMW.
3,9 sec from 0-60 "not very fast". lol. I own the cayman s and you CAN connect via bluetooth and play music. It is absolutely possible. CarPlay only works with cable. The thing with the cayman is, it is a track tool. Although it is not sold as a track tool. But some even prefer it over the 911 because of the balance and weight.
Dude haha! This is MY car. I bought it from Fields Porsche last month and am loving it. PS- it does have wireless Bluetooth audio (and I've also added a wireless CarPlay usb dongle to the center armrest storage area). I've owned an F82 M4 and a Jag F-Type R in the past, and I feel this one is comparable in power but feels lighter on its feet with the mid-engine layout and low weight. The M4 was a 6spd manual and the Jag an automatic with AWD, so very different experiences all around. And all great cars!
You’re buying into the 911 hype way too much. Have you ever driven them back to back? I’ve owned 718 Spyder and then 991.2 carrera 4s w/ x51 power kit. While I loved the 911 as a daily. The 718 Spyder and cayman/boxster in general is the superior platform and significantly more nimble than the 911. The weight transfer is immediately noticeable in the 911. On a tight course, the cayman is what you want.
Having sold both cars within the past year, the car I always think about is the 718 Spyder. Not the 911.
People keep saying how much better the mid engine platform is, but if that were so why is the 911 the car that Porsche races? Don’t see the Cayman in the 24 Hour Lemans?
@@jimhopple7657 wait til you find out that some races are mandated to use OE road engine configuration.
wait til you find out the unrestricted race series porsche moves their engines to mid configuration on the 911 chassis.
wait til you find out porsche has a model hierarchy with the 911 on top and wont allow other models to beat it.
911 Race Cars are mid Engine.
@@linocastro5249 They sure are and I refer to them as the 911 Cayman 😎.
Think you're the only person i've heard that has ever said this engine sounds "good"
It does sound good, especially with a catless downpipe
2 other reviews said that. Have you driven one?
Do you like the sound of future EVs more? Oh, in 2016 there was this "Porsche only 6 Cyl Thing", that no one could imagine a 4Cyl. But in 2024, people actually really listened to it and found out, that it has it's own Charme. It does actually sound pretty nice !
I have 4 Cayman S, one Cayman R and a 2015 Carrera S. I never think Cayman S is over priced. The 911 now is really over priced! I am driving a 2024 Cayman S now and I love it! 😊 perfect car for daily driving!
Just ordered an S for the same thing...a bit nervous. Your post makes me feel better. Can't wait to get it!
You won’t regret it. I use the 2024 Cayman S daily and love it. Factory data 0-60 mph is 4.0 seconds with Sport Chrono but I can assure you it is faster than that! 😊
The focus should be on the mid engine handling. The 718's are not intended to be dragsters, even with the RS. Frivolous options are not needed.
You need a little education on these.. for a grand you can tune to get 400whp, 400tq snd absolutely destroy a GT4...
Just ordered one, will I lose my warranty if I do that? Where do I start?
@@jstenberg3192 yes, you will.
Yes. For 1000.00 you get into Supercar territory. 911 killer. Bye bye GTS 4.O, GT4, and most 911s.
I watched this video for 10 seconds and this BMW guy tells me that an M3 or an M4 has a better driving experience than a Cayman. Oh come on, I think the majority of car enthusiasts would disagree.
BMW no Porsche. The M3 and M4 are inferior to the Porsche Cayman S. Mid engine 2 seater Sportscar. The Motorsport cannot touch it.
Great video! I have a Cayman GTS 4.0 and have no 911 envy (except for maybe a Targa). I think that the overall build quality and reliability of Porches are also plusses over BMWs in general.
That orange color is so nice
doesn't this car have launch control? why aren't you using it
Just a bit of history…i was a BMW driver for many years and thought it was great, which it was, but…it in no way compares to a Porsche, back in 2015 i bought my first Porsche and gone are the rattles and annoying quality sounds that come standard on any BMW…. No in terms of driving, i have a 2022 Boxster GTS 4.0 and a Macan S. The driving experience you get from the Boxster with the 4 liter flat six is miles away from any BMW. In fact before i bought it, i test drove a BMW Z4 with the B58 engine, great car, dont get me wrong, but after a bit of a spirited drive, all i could feel is the heavy front end trying to slide out of the corner, didnt want to rotate naturally, whereas the Boxster rotates and stays planted all the way and that is an experience you will never get from an M4 or M3 period. The BMW has the power, just not the finesse and nor does it have the build quality. In the end it is always the same, you get what you pay for.
Nice take on the cayman👍
You can get a gts 4.0 for 100 grand with the 911 engine basically
Fair review in my opinion. 1) I'm tall, so a GTS with it's shitty legroom is not an option...so the S is the only Cayman for me, 2) I wrestled with the highly optioned S vs a base 911 for sure. But this is the last year you can get a non electric Cayman, so I went with that. If I really want a 911, I can trade it up. This is going to be my daily driver, so the 911 just felt a bit much for that in price, gas and maintenance. Just put my deposit down yesterday, Yellow with all the options this review car had.
You can get a cayman GT4 used for the same money. Which is the best driver’s car you can buy for this price, PERIOD.
Great video. Can get a slightly used 2018 - 2020 Cayman S for half the price and it's essentially the same car. I can't understand buying new, even if I had the money to do so.
You're high if you think you can get a slightly used Cayman S for $55k. Try $70k to $80k for 2018-2020 with low, low miles.
@@arr0gant1 The market is flooded with not only 2018-2020’s for 50-60k, but also newer. The depreciation on 718’s is absolutely horrendous. You can find 2014-2015 Cayman’s selling for more than some 718’s. Anyone who thinks they’re going to buy a newer Porsche with the flat 4, and sell it later with only a 30k loss is higher than 🦒🐱. I love the 718, but unfortunately many Porsche purest do not which is why the resale value is so awful. Nobody wants to buy a car and lose 50% of its value. Don’t believe me go to Carvana, Autotrader, Cargurus, etc. Good luck to anyone selling their used 718 who thinks they’re going to get 80k for it. The only way I can see it happening is if it’s a 2023-2024 with very low miles, and loaded with options.
@@arr0gant1The only place you’re buying a used 718 for 70-80k+ is a Porsche dealership.
Nationwide search on Autotrader, 2018-2020 Cayman S w under 15k miles, listed from $64k to $86k. Boxster S $63k to $80k
@@onlyfacts3502 Did a search on AutoTrader for 2018-2020 Boxster and Cayman S naitionwide w under 15k miles. Listed from $63k to 86k.
Agree with him on one thing, for this kind of money 911 every day hands down. You would be stupid to buy the Cayman up to an S for this kind of money.
A 911 Carrera base model, automatic transmission, digital box dash, GT bloated 992 will cost you 150k before taxes and fees.
If you can't afford a Porsche, it's ok. Most ppl can only afford BMW. hitting the century mark for a car is pretty special. The 718 Turbo S was worth every penny.
Ha, everything is a option.
987R for the win
Yo wanna do a 230i review?
My 981 Cayman S sounds better. Just saying. 😎
doesn't sound like a 4-cyl. LOL oh really
closer to 200k in australia
you can get a 2018 one for 40 grand, never buy new! Unless you're stupid rich, but even then, not worth it
$40k will only buy you a higher mileage 718 base, won't get near an S unless it's a Salvage Title. The 718 s floor right now is around $55k.
@@kylesampson3174 and that's half the price of a new one. seems like a great deal to me.
Buy a used is at the mercy of the previous owner doing popular maintenance and not abuse the car on a regular basis.