I got the Taycan in April this year, even though it is electric, it is trully one of a kind Porsche! Doing corners is absolute bonkers in it. Likely in many other Porsche's as well! Chase one!
This video had me with a huge smile on my face reminds me of my dad’s old 2003 911 turbo thank you for the nostalgia seriously especially that his was a convertible too
@@gurujojo8992 I’ve been following your insta for a while. I was wondering why you changed from your GTS 4.0 to a GT4. Makes sense now. I’m looking at getting into either a GTS 4.0 or a GT4 very soon myself. It’ll be my only car which I will also track twice a year. I haven’t had the chance to drive a GT4 yet so I have no clue how soft the suspension is for daily driving. The GTS 4.0 felt very nice for daily driving but a bit softer than my 981 GTSes I’ve had (and 981 S)
Did you get it ? Sadly Porsche ended the production of Cayman / Boxter and did stop taking in new orders several months ago. They will not sell any Cayman Boxter with combustion enigne as they are from now on all electric. Last chance to order a real Boxter / Cayman was months ago...
A proper review of the 718 Spyder. You call it correctly what it is; 718 Spyder. As a 718 owner myself, I really enjoyed watching your video. Mine is a manual, but the review of the PDK was amazing. I still like the manual, especially with auto blip function - so fun. Love the sound of the aftermarket exhaust. I am still with the stock set up. I might do something about that in the future, but for now I'm enjoying the Burmester. Thank you for celebrating the manual roof, it's too cool to not love. Also, one can use the key fob from the exterior to put the roof down without getting inside the car - nice function. Just hold down the unlock button and it sets everything up.
What a car and what sounds! This is one of you best videos! This is my favorite current Porsche. It is their most pure sports car. The only burden is the ridiculous top operation. I want one!!
Wow what a sound , that Kline exhaust truly transforms the sound , it sounds like my 16 Spyder now and mines stock. Truly epic drivers cars gotta love it!!
I think the 718 spyder qualifies as a good daily sports car, a good amount of space between the front trunk and the rear trunk and with that 4.0 L naturally aspirated flat six it going to be fun to drive any day of the week. The fact that it’s convertible it’s just chefs kiss
Went from an E63 AMG to the 718 Spyder to a 992 C2S and I would still buy the 718 Spyder again. This car will be in my forever garage one day….dream would be for it to get some work from Deman.
I love the 718 GT4 and Spyder but always thought that maybe they weren't worth it because of how similar to the 4 cilinder engine cars they sounded at low revs But with that exhaust? MY GOD MAN THIS SOUNDS LIKE HEAVEN. This car in pdk and that exhaust is one of my absolute dream cars now. 🔥🔥🔥
I actually prefer the manual to the PDK in this car. Top down + manual transmission = more driving engagement. Deman Motorsports makes shorter gear ratios for the manual.
@@jakesantangelo4 Deman shorter gear ratios let you shift from 3rd to 4th at a little over 100. Longer gearing is great for the track. GT3 suffers from the same issue. I really do not mind the longer ratios. This issue is blown way out of proportion.
In principle I'd love a manual, but having driven both, the PDK is (counterintuitively) a lot more engaging. The gear ratios in the manual box are just too tall for enjoyable street use.
I noticed you have tested both the LC 500 convertible and the Porsche 718 Spyder 718 pdk. In Australia the Porsche Spyder is about 60 K more than the LC, ( Forget about a 911 the prices here are stratospheric) and while they in some ways they are fundamentally different cars there are also similarities. However all things being equal I was wondering given your experiences which one would you prefer to drive or would rather own. I'm trying to make this decision myself.
If you after comfort ride, I would say get a Lexus for yourself. a Comfy ride, nice exhaust and astonishing design. As you say both of them are very very different from each other. I am sure you wont be regret to get either one. I am Porsche fanboi myself but I have to admit that I really love exotic look of Lexus LC. However, I would pick Porsche over anything else because if I am in market for sport car, I am always amazed by Porsche engineering which Lexus can't and possibly won't be in same league
I got to drive a 981 Cayman S a couple months ago and that PDK is an absolute beast. How would you say the ride quality and handling of the 718 compares to the 981 generation? I remember the 981 being a very rough ride but a blast around the corners. Great vid as always!
I own a 981 Spyder and could recently drive a 718 Cayman GTS 4.0. The 718 indeed felt a bit smoother and especially the steering was better than in my Spyder but even though it felt quicker in corners, it was not. The big disadvantage of the 718 was the sound compared to the 981 so that I decided against a 718.
When are you getting the Macan GTS to review? Something must've went awry because you mentioned in the S review that it was coming in the next month and that was awhile ago. Was really looking forward to it.
Sadly any naturally aspirated new Porsche will go for at least $50,000 over sticker these days, if you can even get one. Enjoy the symphony of sound before we’re all castrated by EV’s
You’ll probably be happy to find out all companies are dialing down EV production and it genuinely seems like we are not headed towards an all EV future
Coming from Miatas, that top operation is just too intensive. In a Miata, you just unlatch the top and push it back and down. Simple. No tent stakes or trunk opening to deal with. If I were to get a 718, I’d go for the coupe just for that reason.
Nothing is going to be as quick as the manual Miata soft top, but the Boxster will give you a normal auto soft top. The Spyder is the drop top version of the GT4 so they decided to make it more special.
Does it have an Inconel or SS Kline exhaust? As for the manual lacking precision - updating the shifter to Numeric does the same wonders as Kline for the sound.
Though I love how it looks and guess I wouldn't mind it, I still have a hard to swallowing a $100K price tag without an automatic top mechanism, despite the weight savings. But like I said ,I still love it
I would say no to the pdk on this, get a 911 Targa with a pdk if you want a top off luxury GT. The Spyder residual value for a manual will be 20% higher at least. Always look at future residual values when speccing your cars. Way less people kicking tires on Targas sad if its not a manual.
Hey @TheTopher can you tell me more about the Kline exhaust in this video? Is it inconel or stainless steel? Stock headers? Aftermarket or oem valve control? I just ordered one for my 718 cayman gts 4.0 and am just trying to find a good comparison video while I wait for it to come in!
Over $100,000 for a convertible and you’ve got to pull over and stop to manually put the roof up…while a 2005 Miata passes by looking at you confused. And to all of those that talk about “Porsche is just sticking to tradition”, then why do they offer it with a PDK transmission. That’s not traditional. The manual roof is the very reason I went with the 911 S Cab instead.
Nice timing. I am getting a Kline Inconel exhaust on my 718 GT4 tomorrow. It sounds good, can't wait. I wonder if you can find out what suspension it has. I have the MCS 2-way remote coil-overs on mine, it makes the car soooo much better as stock PASM is set up for smooth roads only and gets unsettled on broken and rough pavement. Regarding launch control with PDK, you do not need to turn off traction control and stability control for it to work. Launch control works just fine with all the safety systems on.
Spyder does not have the mode select wheel on steering wheel like other 718’s - normal mode is like sport in other models but PDK has a sport mode button on the centre console ( manual does not as it has auto blip button there ) where the Pasm and exhaust button are mounted
@@antonylacroix6475 interesting! I have the 718 Cayman S with sports chrono and all the other little toys and love the mode select wheel, especially the sport response button. But I guess nothing wrong with a different experience
Owning any Porsche is a dream of mine.
I got the Taycan in April this year, even though it is electric, it is trully one of a kind Porsche! Doing corners is absolute bonkers in it. Likely in many other Porsche's as well!
Chase one!
@@Mr.Cheeseburger24 ı prefer hybrid panamera
Me too. For me it's 918 spyder and you?
@@peter_soltys 991.2 911 turbo s
In our neighborhood the Cayenne and Macan are very common Porsches. The 911 and Cayman/Boxster are real Porsches
It it crazy to say that I dream more about that Porsche PDK than the actual car?!! I can listen to it downshift instantaneously like that all day!
I can understand you
I daily a 991.2 and it's so fun to watch the needle fly across the tach at lightning speed
Such a thing of beauty! Especially with a flat 6 behind it! Listen to that song!! It's pure bliss!
It is a freakin wonderful transmission to use. If you can test drive or rent a Porsche with a PDK, do it.
@@John-zs4fh I actually hate digital displays bcs of that. It's some sort of a fetish of mine to watch the needle move in a fast automatic.
That 8k redline is intoxicating and SCREAMS
This video had me with a huge smile on my face reminds me of my dad’s old 2003 911 turbo thank you for the nostalgia seriously especially that his was a convertible too
I love Porsche Week at TheTopher. What an incredible car. I’m on the list for a Cayman 718 GTS 4.0…never have been more excited in my life
@@gurujojo8992 I’ve been following your insta for a while. I was wondering why you changed from your GTS 4.0 to a GT4. Makes sense now. I’m looking at getting into either a GTS 4.0 or a GT4 very soon myself. It’ll be my only car which I will also track twice a year. I haven’t had the chance to drive a GT4 yet so I have no clue how soft the suspension is for daily driving. The GTS 4.0 felt very nice for daily driving but a bit softer than my 981 GTSes I’ve had (and 981 S)
I wasn’t impressed with the steering feel either of the GTS 4.0. How would you compare the GT4 to them?
Did you get it ? Sadly Porsche ended the production of Cayman / Boxter and did stop taking in new orders several months ago. They will not sell any Cayman Boxter with combustion enigne as they are from now on all electric. Last chance to order a real Boxter / Cayman was months ago...
On a lazy drive, the auto blip on my manual Spyder is sooo smooth that I don’t miss a PDK. 😊
I have one on order. I would never buy a PDK.
Honestly the auto-blip button is my favorite feature on my Spyder lol.
I have a 981 Spyder. PDK or manual, Porsche makes the best transmissions.
Seems you gentleman have good taste in cars. Interesting names to.. I'm Curtis from Glennville Georgia.
Truth
A proper review of the 718 Spyder. You call it correctly what it is; 718 Spyder. As a 718 owner myself, I really enjoyed watching your video. Mine is a manual, but the review of the PDK was amazing. I still like the manual, especially with auto blip function - so fun. Love the sound of the aftermarket exhaust. I am still with the stock set up. I might do something about that in the future, but for now I'm enjoying the Burmester. Thank you for celebrating the manual roof, it's too cool to not love. Also, one can use the key fob from the exterior to put the roof down without getting inside the car - nice function. Just hold down the unlock button and it sets everything up.
Hello,
It’s the stock exhaust on the video?
I own this car now. It’s down in TX. Bought it with 5400 miles in May. It now has 7300 miles.
Does it have Kline headers too, or just the over axle pipes and rear back box?
As fun as it is to drive the manual, it’s tough to ignore how good that pdk is.
Edit: just noticed the speedmaster. Nice.
What a car and what sounds! This is one of you best videos! This is my favorite current Porsche. It is their most pure sports car. The only burden is the ridiculous top operation. I want one!!
Wow what a sound , that Kline exhaust truly transforms the sound , it sounds like my 16 Spyder now and mines stock. Truly epic drivers cars gotta love it!!
One of the best driving cars.
I think the 718 spyder qualifies as a good daily sports car, a good amount of space between the front trunk and the rear trunk and with that 4.0 L naturally aspirated flat six it going to be fun to drive any day of the week. The fact that it’s convertible it’s just chefs kiss
You know video's gonna be fire when Topher doesn't do a sound system test
lmaoooooooo
Went from an E63 AMG to the 718 Spyder to a 992 C2S and I would still buy the 718 Spyder again. This car will be in my forever garage one day….dream would be for it to get some work from Deman.
Finally, Porsche got the sequential shifting pattern right!
6:02 SavageGeese makes another appearance 🤣
that acceleration’s sound is dope af ❤
Porsche is my dream car
I love the 718 GT4 and Spyder but always thought that maybe they weren't worth it because of how similar to the 4 cilinder engine cars they sounded at low revs
But with that exhaust? MY GOD MAN THIS SOUNDS LIKE HEAVEN. This car in pdk and that exhaust is one of my absolute dream cars now. 🔥🔥🔥
That startup is truly nice
Cada ves me gusta más este auto ese sonido dios, parece un 2JZ simplemente perfecto...excelente video, saludos desde Buenos Aires Argentina...👍🏼
the top is a little silly not being power but it does add to the style of the car. properly amazing vehicle
Best sounding 718. And a PDK at that.
I actually prefer the manual to the PDK in this car. Top down + manual transmission = more driving engagement. Deman Motorsports makes shorter gear ratios for the manual.
Yeah but the gearing sucks second gear bring you to 100 mph you can only have fun for a second or you’re going to jail
@@jakesantangelo4 Deman shorter gear ratios let you shift from 3rd to 4th at a little over 100. Longer gearing is great for the track. GT3 suffers from the same issue. I really do not mind the longer ratios. This issue is blown way out of proportion.
I did not expect it to sound that insane💀💀
Love the exhaust sound. This would be a great weekend car
Top Video. Top comments. Top Show. Porsche… best cars in the world.
The only convertible I would consider buying. I think it look amazing.
PDK also shaves a half second off the 0-60 time but I'd still want a manual. And I love the induction sound of the flat 6's.
In principle I'd love a manual, but having driven both, the PDK is (counterintuitively) a lot more engaging. The gear ratios in the manual box are just too tall for enjoyable street use.
@@MacellaioNero good point I’ve heard other people say that, I wonder if the tall gearing could could be altered with a tune?
@@caglioso that's not how manuals work...
@@Philbyyyy that makes sense, I’ve only seen tunes to tinker with a transmission response on autos, I’ve never wrenched on a manual gearbox.
When he went through the underpass 🫠🥴
Best Exhaust sound
It’s stock exhaust?
Man i miss the old PDK gear shifter. It looks so well made and expensive
Perfect spec
I’d definitely use the PDK as a daily driver, and the manual as a weekend toy.
PDK, steel brakes and comfort seats … brutal mockery of a Porsche Spyder ethos … go all the way and drive on winter tires all summer
I noticed you have tested both the LC 500 convertible and the Porsche 718 Spyder 718 pdk. In Australia the Porsche Spyder is about 60 K more than the LC, ( Forget about a 911 the prices here are stratospheric) and while they in some ways they are fundamentally different cars there are also similarities. However all things being equal I was wondering given your experiences which one would you prefer to drive or would rather own. I'm trying to make this decision myself.
If you after comfort ride, I would say get a Lexus for yourself. a Comfy ride, nice exhaust and astonishing design. As you say both of them are very very different from each other. I am sure you wont be regret to get either one. I am Porsche fanboi myself but I have to admit that I really love exotic look of Lexus LC. However, I would pick Porsche over anything else because if I am in market for sport car, I am always amazed by Porsche engineering which Lexus can't and possibly won't be in same league
I listen this sound with my huawei pad, its amazing 😍
I know there's a good price difference, but how does this compare to a new vette? both mid-engine, similar weight/hp ratio
Awesome video!! Thank you
Ugh... I freaking love that car. And it sounds amaaaaaazing with an aftermarket exhaust. Love it.
Wow. Just really let's you see how great Mazda did with the Miata top.
Shut up, you clown! You don't understand the Boxster Spyder at all... That's the problem these days with idiots like you!
last weekend was beautiful in Michigan.
I got to drive a 981 Cayman S a couple months ago and that PDK is an absolute beast. How would you say the ride quality and handling of the 718 compares to the 981 generation? I remember the 981 being a very rough ride but a blast around the corners. Great vid as always!
Rough ride? I have a 98q boxster s with pasm it rides beautifully and handles amazi
@@odinikita4821 Really? The one I drove was super rough. Very good to know.
I own a 981 Spyder and could recently drive a 718 Cayman GTS 4.0. The 718 indeed felt a bit smoother and especially the steering was better than in my Spyder but even though it felt quicker in corners, it was not. The big disadvantage of the 718 was the sound compared to the 981 so that I decided against a 718.
@@DathummCongrats, I have a 981 Spyder as well! The rise is comfy compared to my 987S with Bilsteins!
Awesome exhaust sound, magical!! what exhaust it has installed??
dream car material
When are you getting the Macan GTS to review? Something must've went awry because you mentioned in the S review that it was coming in the next month and that was awhile ago. Was really looking forward to it.
It is absolutely gorgeous gorgeous beautiful beautiful I'm in love I'm in love with this car
Fabulous looking 718 Spyder, if only it was the manual so much more fun and more a drivers car, just stunning either way a PDK or manual.
Love spyders vehicles nothing like a drop top ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Which Kline setup? Headers, OAP, mufflers? Stainless or Inconnel?
Truly great looking car 😍
Looks even more fun than a 992 Carrera
Sadly any naturally aspirated new Porsche will go for at least $50,000 over sticker these days, if you can even get one. Enjoy the symphony of sound before we’re all castrated by EV’s
You’ll probably be happy to find out all companies are dialing down EV production and it genuinely seems like we are not headed towards an all EV future
Coming from Miatas, that top operation is just too intensive. In a Miata, you just unlatch the top and push it back and down. Simple. No tent stakes or trunk opening to deal with.
If I were to get a 718, I’d go for the coupe just for that reason.
That’s exactly what I was thinking.
Nothing is going to be as quick as the manual Miata soft top, but the Boxster will give you a normal auto soft top. The Spyder is the drop top version of the GT4 so they decided to make it more special.
How does this transmission compare to the Elantra N's? What does the PDK do better
Need the 911s.
It’s beautiful
Can you review a base cayman? Or a v6 or lt1 camaro
LT1 camaro review would be great
I have a 2022 gt4 manual, I should’ve order it in PDK instead.
I own a 718 one of the most comfortable cars
love the headlights of the 718 rears not so much i dont think it matches
would you be able to share a link to the exhaust on that car? I have a 718S and would be interested in learning more... Thanks
Your car has a different engine and exhaust layout
convoluted top assembly
It's like my 981S but like 10 times sharper !
What semi-modern (2000-2015ish) Porsche would you buy for weekend car duties?
I have a 718 GT4 and I can tell you it sounds much better in person.
hey can you drive the new porsche 718 cayman gt4 rs. It will be a fun video.
Pov road or Track drive. i prefer track driving.
Really wish they'd make that screen edge to edge
Does it have an Inconel or SS Kline exhaust? As for the manual lacking precision - updating the shifter to Numeric does the same wonders as Kline for the sound.
Can you make a video with Ferrari Purosangue?
Though I love how it looks and guess I wouldn't mind it, I still have a hard to swallowing a $100K price tag without an automatic top mechanism, despite the weight savings. But like I said ,I still love it
I would say no to the pdk on this, get a 911 Targa with a pdk if you want a top off luxury GT. The Spyder residual value for a manual will be 20% higher at least. Always look at future residual values when speccing your cars. Way less people kicking tires on Targas sad if its not a manual.
Unfortunately I recently bought a Z4 M40i which is absolutely fine but this one is epic.
Nothing wrong with that car
Porsche the best car in the world
Its a brand
it's the original exhaust?
how did it compare to a civic type r fk8 or fl8
Push button parking break but a key to start? Some traditions I get, some I don’t.
Hey @TheTopher can you tell me more about the Kline exhaust in this video? Is it inconel or stainless steel? Stock headers? Aftermarket or oem valve control?
I just ordered one for my 718 cayman gts 4.0 and am just trying to find a good comparison video while I wait for it to come in!
I own this car now. It is not stainless.
@@MrSlater0239so is it full exhaust including headers, or just the Kline oap and rear muffler combo?
Over $100,000 for a convertible and you’ve got to pull over and stop to manually put the roof up…while a 2005 Miata passes by looking at you confused. And to all of those that talk about “Porsche is just sticking to tradition”, then why do they offer it with a PDK transmission. That’s not traditional. The manual roof is the very reason I went with the 911 S Cab instead.
Wait, that's how the convertible works 😳
Nice timing. I am getting a Kline Inconel exhaust on my 718 GT4 tomorrow. It sounds good, can't wait.
I wonder if you can find out what suspension it has. I have the MCS 2-way remote coil-overs on mine, it makes the car soooo much better as stock PASM is set up for smooth roads only and gets unsettled on broken and rough pavement.
Regarding launch control with PDK, you do not need to turn off traction control and stability control for it to work. Launch control works just fine with all the safety systems on.
Slightly Confused as to how it has the sport chromo clock but no mode select on the steering wheel...
Spyder does not have the mode select wheel on steering wheel like other 718’s - normal mode is like sport in other models but PDK has a sport mode button on the centre console ( manual does not as it has auto blip button there ) where the Pasm and exhaust button are mounted
@@antonylacroix6475 interesting! I have the 718 Cayman S with sports chrono and all the other little toys and love the mode select wheel, especially the sport response button. But I guess nothing wrong with a different experience
Savage goose 😝
I bought a manual 718 Spyder but kinda wishing I got PDK instead
first world problems
jeeezus!
Hey man, why'd you stop testing sound systems?
Is this the Kline full headers back exhaust? Curious to the specific setup this is. My GT4 arrives next month and this sounds really good. @thetopher
Question for the owner. Why did you change the suspension? PASM is really good.
Aftermarket suspensions can turn a car into a much more focused beast. Especially (high quality) porsche aftermarket parts.
@@augustortiz Good point, I was thinking of this car as a daily car, but maybe this owner can afford this as a second car.
no sports chrono??
@TheTopher you also drove the 718 GTS 4.0 in manual. Could I get your $0.02 on the manual vs PDK please?
What is this exhaust set up
Yeah, but it only has two peddles?
Is your birdeater still around?
Any one know what kind of watch is he wearing?
The interior hasn't changed in like 5-8 years or something.
Is it a standard exhaust system?
Great car. Any chance do you think we'll be getting a POV of the Cayman with a PDK anytime soon Topher?
What exhaust is this?
Why not manual though?
@18:10 this was 160kph in a curve… wow