Why My Friend Ditched the MK5 Supra for a Porsche 718 GT4 - Was It Worth the Upgrade?

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  • @KidNato
    @KidNato 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +18

    The Supra was modeled to compete with the regular caymans, not the GT series cars.
    You might notice a difference in price between the two cars as well.

    • @insansiregar6158
      @insansiregar6158 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      GRMN Supra might be the one to compete with 718 Cayman GT4

    • @VinceChristmastree
      @VinceChristmastree  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Good point. I'll have to do a side-by-side video with the Cayman and the Supra in the future.

  • @jmanlevan
    @jmanlevan 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    It depends how you look at it. I’m a huge fan of Porsches especially their GT cars and I own a MKV Supra with the Manual. Upgrade? Yeah it certainly aspects. The GT4 will most likely hold its value or even appreciate. Slim chance the MKV Supra does. If you’re into modifying, the aftermarket support for the Supra is greater so in that regard the GT4 isn’t necessarily an upgrade. Price, they aren’t even in the same league. Reliability, that’s debatable. Value, I think the Supra is hard to beat for the cost/performance ratio, can’t really argue the same for the GT4. Both great cars. I’d love one of each haha

    • @Unicornpirate
      @Unicornpirate 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Supra is only worth it if you mod it if you wanna go fast in a straight line. A modded GT4 will still be plenty quick in a straight line and will destroy a Supra around corners. Not to mention a GT4 sounds way better than a turbocharged MKV.

    • @insansiregar6158
      @insansiregar6158 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      What about the reliability tho?​@@Unicornpirate

    • @VinceChristmastree
      @VinceChristmastree  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Well said. Comments section sometimes crack me up because of how heated some people get comparing a GT4 to the Supra. If I was to upgrade from the Supra to let's say a GT3RS as it's my dream car, you sure as hell will know that I will compare them. Decent amount of Supra owners I've spoken to has their eyes on a Porsche GT car as the next one, so this video is targeted mainly to that demographic. Thanks for watching and commenting!

    • @kaeru5019
      @kaeru5019 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      @@Unicornpirate A modded mkv supra can still be fast around corners and on a the straight line. I mean look at Jackie Ding's mk5 supra. It's consistently keeping up with modded Porsches around the track easily. There's also plenty of other Supra track builds that are successful too. A GT4 will cost a crap ton more to mod than a mkv especially when you start adding forced induction which is not reliable on that platform (you're not making that much more power naturally aspirated) , not even including the fact the car themselves cost double retail. I do agree that GT4 sounds better than MKV and I will take a GT4 over a Supra anyday if they were around the same price.

    • @Unicornpirate
      @Unicornpirate 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@kaeru5019 That's the driver. Ding is a pro. Put him in a GT4 and he will put down faster lap times. And no on these GT engines NA bolt ons make decent power. Go look at the power packages from Dundon Motorsports and others. Yes it costs more to mod a GT4 but it's already two steps above the Mkv Supra. Plus it's mid engine which is superior to FR around a track

  • @Unicornpirate
    @Unicornpirate 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    Congratulations. A GT4 is a huge upgrade from a MKV Supra and worth it all the way. GT4 buyers don't even consider cross buying a MKV Supra for what its worth.

    • @VinceChristmastree
      @VinceChristmastree  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      True, all the Supra owners are looking up towards it lol. Thanks for watching!

    • @superd6199
      @superd6199 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Bro! I’m not looking up at no GT4.

    • @Mantenner
      @Mantenner 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Supra looks way better.
      If I'm getting a porsche you bet it'd be a 911.

    • @Unicornpirate
      @Unicornpirate 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@Mantenner That's subjective. The Supra has fake vents which is a turn off for many. And that idea of the 911 being the only good Porsche to get is out the window. They put their best engine in the GT4RS.

    • @Flatsixfiesta
      @Flatsixfiesta 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @@Mantenner you're a sucker for marketing then. The Gt4 is a way more fun and focused than any non GT911.

  • @marklinley815
    @marklinley815 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    My close friend has a 2012 911. I have driven it several times. The driving experience is completely different than the Supra. I give props to the design and gearing of Porsche. His car pulls up top in the higher rpm range.

    • @VinceChristmastree
      @VinceChristmastree  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I plan on doing more Porsche videos soon once it's a little bit cooler so stay tuned!

  • @A91Armin
    @A91Armin 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Great video Vince! I’ve been waiting for a comparison like this!
    I went from a A91 Supra MT to a ZL1 6 spd and now considering a 6spd 718 Spyder (gt4 vert). The one I’m considering also has a soul performance exhaust, sounds amazing .
    It’s a weird mixture of cars but loved the Supra, got a great offer on the a91 mt and got into the ZL1, never experienced American muscle before.
    I’m at the stage where either I modify the ZL1 and get 800 whp or get into another car 718 Spyder!

    • @VinceChristmastree
      @VinceChristmastree  8 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thanks for watching Armin!
      How do you compare going from the Supra to the ZL1? I drove an SS a while back and it just seemed so big.
      I think if you really liked the Supra experience, this would be the next step up. Had an amazing time driving Kelvin's GT4!

  • @y00h000
    @y00h000 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +18

    Not sure these cars have anything to do with each other lol different ballgame

    • @VinceChristmastree
      @VinceChristmastree  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      I mean going from the Supra to a GT4, a comparison was going to happen since they occupy the sports car slot in Kelvin's ownership. Whether or not they are in the same ballpark.

    • @lotusupra
      @lotusupra 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@y00h000 I actually made the same switch from mk5 supra to 718 gt4

  • @carfreak222
    @carfreak222 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Ideally have both but a Porsche GT car is the dream I am sure for a lot of people so if you got the money it's a no brainer.

    • @VinceChristmastree
      @VinceChristmastree  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Both would be the dream. As a car guy, you have to have a car for the circuit, drag strip, grocery getting, canyon carving, dune jumping, etc. lol

    • @du3lcitiz3n
      @du3lcitiz3n 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@VinceChristmastree my 2024 3 pedal Golf R is my grocery getter... I plan on getting a GT4 or GT3 Touring manual as my weekend fun car... the 100 mph in 2nd is crazy... I'd wanna tune for sure to shorten the gear ratios.

  • @spikes20
    @spikes20 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Awesome review! Have a GT4, went with OAP + JCR backbox….love the sound now. Stock sound is pretty boring 🥱 Nice mods Cal, v tasteful

    • @VinceChristmastree
      @VinceChristmastree  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I'll pass on the compliments! Thanks for watching!

  • @vincentflowers8673
    @vincentflowers8673 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I see ya at my hometown, Coit Rd and 635...D-town! Born in Texas but won't die in Texas...GOD IS GREAT!

    • @VinceChristmastree
      @VinceChristmastree  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I'll probably die here with this freaking heat!

  • @Nick-hz2kl
    @Nick-hz2kl 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    So dope . Definitely an upgrade

    • @VinceChristmastree
      @VinceChristmastree  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Trying to follow in Kelvin's footsteps!

  • @onlinesearch4134
    @onlinesearch4134 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nicely done. Definitely an upgrade in some respect. High revving and hardcore. Supra and GTS comparison may be better. Love the old Supra’s. New one is okay, but I picked the F87 instead.

    • @VinceChristmastree
      @VinceChristmastree  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes, hoping to get a GTS on the channel soon! F87 is a fantastic car and a future classic.

  • @truongkeith
    @truongkeith หลายเดือนก่อน

    Where’s the roll cage from?

  • @Zuffenhouse
    @Zuffenhouse 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Would it be possible to share the exact exhaust setup on this car? Probably the best sounding 4.0 I’ve heard so would love to know. Soul sells multiple exhaust systems for these cars. Stunning car and great video.

    • @VinceChristmastree
      @VinceChristmastree  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hit Kelvin up on IG, I think he is pretty responsive on there @k.guo.90

  • @kingkobetha8th
    @kingkobetha8th 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What section of the exhaust is done? Is it soul OAP or the rear section as well? Silenced or non silenced? Sounds wicked

    • @VinceChristmastree
      @VinceChristmastree  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It's the rear section as well and I believe it's non-silenced. Yeah it sounds absolutely insane.

  • @superd6199
    @superd6199 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How would you compare it to the 6spd Supra?

    • @VinceChristmastree
      @VinceChristmastree  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hoping to get Ryan's and Kelvin's in one video. Maybe have a regular Cayman manual as well.

  • @waltvancourt5052
    @waltvancourt5052 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Damn, it's got everything, race car ! I got chalk spyder, manual

  • @TheWasp550
    @TheWasp550 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I dont know...i have OEM Porsche Sport exhaust and it sounds more wild. Do you have OPF ?

    • @VinceChristmastree
      @VinceChristmastree  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yes I believe Kelvin does

    • @TheWasp550
      @TheWasp550 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@VinceChristmastree Ok thx 👍🏻

  • @gabbycummings1
    @gabbycummings1 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Very nice spec made me like the gt4 more

    • @VinceChristmastree
      @VinceChristmastree  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yeah it's a fun car, would be cool to do a side-by-side comparison with the GT3!

  • @Dar_theman_Nell
    @Dar_theman_Nell 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Can you share the price paid for this beautiful example? I’m in the market and with 12,000 miles I would love to know.

    • @VinceChristmastree
      @VinceChristmastree  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      This particular one was a little less than MSRP. I couldn't remember the exact cost, but you could possibly reach out to the owner on IG (@k.guo.90).

  • @elcentinela3434
    @elcentinela3434 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video love the car

  • @prettyridesmedia
    @prettyridesmedia 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Beautiful car

  • @MrJapcars
    @MrJapcars 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Should fit the automotive passion wing and other parts i fitted there gt4rs wing on mine it’s unreal

    • @VinceChristmastree
      @VinceChristmastree  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I'll just peer pressure him to get a GT4RS. I will have the RS on the channel sometime at the end of the year!

  • @superd6199
    @superd6199 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    A comparison video between the manual Supra and Porsche please.

    • @VinceChristmastree
      @VinceChristmastree  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes sir!

    • @superd6199
      @superd6199 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Maybe we can do a speed comparison with my car.

    • @VinceChristmastree
      @VinceChristmastree  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@superd6199 Lol relax

  • @g8rayrr
    @g8rayrr 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    ❤Gt3rs

    • @VinceChristmastree
      @VinceChristmastree  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Kelvin is already looking at some lol

  • @Boostleaked
    @Boostleaked 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The one thing the GT4 looks silly with is the rear wing. Looks like something installed after being purchased on temu. 991.2 GT3 did the rear wing properly. That’s the Porsche GT vehicle with zero aesthetic faults.

    • @VinceChristmastree
      @VinceChristmastree  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Different strokes for different folks! I personally prefer the 992 style, but the 991.2 is very nice.

  • @Selbach555
    @Selbach555 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Soul performance = budget exhaust option.

    • @VinceChristmastree
      @VinceChristmastree  หลายเดือนก่อน

      We are Asian...we look for the most bang for buck lol

  • @ftango505
    @ftango505 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    As someone who owns a GT4 I think it really depends. Everyone loves a naturally aspirated flat six but where I live at 5500 ft. elevation my car takes a ~15% power loss, and if you plan on tracking your car competitively a turbocharged car like the Supra not only negates the elevation, but is undoubtedly cheaper to maintain, modify & upgrade with aftermarket parts, and with some mods the Supra would definitely eclipse the GT4 performance wise. That being said the GT4 is the more special car and it's a really confidence inspiring vehicle for those who just want to have spirited drives on the road or want to push the limits on the track without a large learning curve at any skill level.

    • @VinceChristmastree
      @VinceChristmastree  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Ah good point. Good to know, thank you for the information! Hopefully one of these days I can do a ride along with Kelvin at a proper track.

  • @s.c.1972
    @s.c.1972 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Toyota vs Porsche…. Why not compare Cheerios to Filet Mignon next….

    • @VinceChristmastree
      @VinceChristmastree  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Don't tempt me with a good time. I'll do it just for you.

  • @mdx9286
    @mdx9286 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I drove the Supra and BMW Z4 M40i before buying my Porsche, and there's no comparison when it comes to handling. Straightline acceleration alone is not performance.

    • @VinceChristmastree
      @VinceChristmastree  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Different price points, but I get it.

    • @justsomerandomguyman
      @justsomerandomguyman 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

      The stock Supra is soft. With aftermarket coilovers and other suspension mods, it's a very different story.

  • @johnnyau4251
    @johnnyau4251 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    obvisouly, it's double the price of supra lmao

    • @VinceChristmastree
      @VinceChristmastree  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Let's see what Kelvin does to it. Hoping to have more of it on the channel.

  • @TheArfdog
    @TheArfdog 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Such a better upgrade in so many different ways. Supra a POS compared to the Porsche - There is no substitute.

    • @VinceChristmastree
      @VinceChristmastree  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Let's not get too carried away especially since I'm primarily a Supra content creator lol. I love Porsche's so hoping to have more on the channel.