2024 718 Boxster GTS 4.0 - The Perfect Weekend Car?
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- Опубліковано 8 гру 2023
- The perfect weekend car is not as straight forward as you might think. It cannot be too expensive, too impractical, too slow, too fast, too loud, too quiet, too noticeable, or too bland. It has to be just right. So what do you get? Well, Porsche may have the answer with the 718 Boxster GTS 4.0.
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After waiting 15 months for an allocation, I am to receive my 2024 in May so I am selling my 2021 GTS 4.0. I really love the way the Boxster handles, it's the best summer car out there. Agate grey metallic exterior. The naturally aspirated flat six engine is truly one of Porsche's finest.
Why did you upgrade your 2021 to a 2024? Isn’t it pretty much the same thing? Just curious
@@GoldPlatedCheese I originally bought a 2019 Boxster S with the 2.5 L 4 cylinder turbo engine. Loved it so much, I ordered a Boxster GTS 4.0 with a two year wait. I found the 2021 GTS 4.0 as an interim vehicle with the lovely naturally aspirated flat six. The 2024 is our custom order with all the options, colours, etc. of our choosing. I think it will be a collector's item as the last internal combustion engine once the 718 goes EV in 2025.
Nice! That makes sense and there’s no better feeling than having the perfectly speced car with everything that you want and nothing you don’t! RIP to ICE mode engine Porsches
Was your filler GTS close at all to your ordered car?
@@carcaveofficialYes, exterior colour was agate grey metallic but black roof and black leather interior. Ours on order is red roof and black/red bordeaux leather interior. The wheels will change from satin platinum to 20" 911 turbo wheels.
Great video as always! Truly enjoying these videos.
Thanks mate! Always appreciate the support!
Ordered one earlier this year and found this one during my daily search for new GTS4.0 vids, I’m pretty sure that I watched absolutely every single one out there 😂
Cannot agree more, the things that tempted me were the relatively good value in comparison to other Porsche sports cars and potential small depreciation and then I totally fell in love with this concept after test driving the Boxster T and finally ordered the GTS 4.0 without even driving it since my local Porsche Center didn’t have the demo.
Couple of months later I took part in Porsche Experience: Porsche on Track event. On one hand I was happy that I’ll finally drive the 718 GTS 4.0 and see for what am I waiting, but on the other I was afraid that driving the 911 (never drove one before) will totally ruin my experience, will make me feel that I chose the wrong car and maybe eventually change the order. Fortunately it was quite the opposite - don’t get me wrong, the 911 is an incredibly capable car, I’d even say that its limits are way further than in case of 718, it’s also way more confidence inspiring, but at the same time it was just boring and lacked fun. The handling was incredible, but I just felt like the car did everything for me and I didn’t really like it. Maybe it looks different for GT models, but 992 C2/C4S/C4GTS/Turbo S that I drove were just a big disappointment from the fun standpoint. At the same time the 718 GTS 4.0 turned out to be brilliant - it adressed all of the painpoints of base engine 718 - way better sound, way higher power output and above all perfect throttle response and power delivery and also my doubts have been resolved - I didn’t feel the low-end torque deficit that I was afraid of in the N/A car as I’m used to turbocharged ones and didn’t feel the difference in weight, it handled just as good as the T model.
I had an allocation for November, but due to problems in VAG factories they cancelled it and now I have one for February and really hope that this time everything will go smoothly, because in case it won’t I will have to look for the used one, because I just won’t give upon it, after all of those tests I’m totally sure that this car is the EXACT answer to what I’ve been looking for - just pure, condensed fun giving unlimited smiles per gallon that is actually usable as daily outside of winter time.
So crazy that you started by driving the T. The Boxster / Cayman T is the next trim down I would buy. I love that car, just a bit more special than the base and much more thoughtfully designed.
I haven't had the opportunity to drive 911's on track at all, but I have had some spirited driving in both and I agree. The 718, for me personally, is a more engaging experience. The GTS feels amazing, you never want to get out of the driver's seat and if Porsche does in fact discontinue the flat 6 it will be sorely missed.
Hey did it arrive yet? How is it? Living vicariously through you, bro 👍
That Intro was A+ I have a 981 and i put 32K miles on mine in a year.
32k miles in one year! That is some driving! Enjoy that beauty!
I have a Spyder. Love the top. Adds to the special experience. You would have to actually own one to understand.
The Spyder is undeniably more special.
Nice review. Yes Porsches are great driving cars and hold their value well. I have owned Boxster, Cayman and currently a 911. Love them all, there is no substitute. 😎
I'm on my first Boxster, Cayman GT4 is on the list next, then a 911 GT3 Touring. But it's gonna be the Boxster only for a while.
Thanks for sharing!
Saw a dyno run with this car after a tune- 440 hp! This is what I’m getting next year. Trading in my 981 BS for it. I love the 981 but the 3.4 just doesn’t feel that fast unless you really ring its neck and I’d rather have the torque of the 4.0 engine around town.
Good luck on finding a dealer that would sell a GTS for under 100,000. Was going to get a new 23 that was for 109,000 and then the dealer asked for additional 10,000.
That is the struggle of shopping for a Porsche unfortunately
@@carcaveofficial true...going to wait. 2025 going to be a turn in the market. Prices are all going to fall.
If they fall enough, I might sell a kidney and get a GTS 4.0 for myself.
I just bought that exact car!!
Dude! Congrats, what a great purchase!
Traded in my 2021 Cayman S for a '24 Boxter GTS 4.0 and WOW what a difference that engine makes. I also own a 2018, 911 Targa 4S and truth be told, if I could keep only one, it just might be the Boxter, the car is superb!
That is very interesting...do you think part of wanting to keep the Boxster is the honeymoon period of a new car?
Side note : Targa's are probably one of, if not my favorite trim of the 911!
That is a reasonable question and I cannot be certain if it is the case. I love the Targa and I was very fortunate to get it with 800 miles on it . . . it has 11K now. The Targa drives more like a GT car and the Boxter, more like a "true" sports car to me. So, I am blessed by not having to keep only one. Thanks for your question. @@carcaveofficial
Thanks for your answer, always great to be able to interact with another enthusiast!
Isn't it funny how everyone talking about cars going electric get sad and somehow we're supposed to be a free market society where consumers choose.
The key word in your sentence is 'supposed'
I have thought of that many times. The sheer perversity of it is a sure sign that we live under tyrannical rule that never gets labeled as such.
The 718 EV is not a rumour, Porsche Europe already said it’s the end of ICE. The 4.0 GTS is the last N/A 718. 718 Spyder/GT4 are already discontinued. Today not even mainstream 911 have a N/ A engine. Grab a 718 GTS 4.0 N/A while you still can…when they’re gone, they’re gone…
Hopefully they change their mind the way they changed the GTS from a 2.5L 4-cyl to the 4.0L NA.
They actually produced more 982 GT4’s than 982 GTS at the moment. Making it more rare hence why inventory is so low. I am an owner that will never sell my GTS.
That is interesting! Good to know thanks mate
Hoping to get an allocation, waiting patiently. If not, I’ll shop for a pre owned. Nice review!
Thanks mate, appreciate it!
Maybe check with Porsche Riverside / Porsche Ontario. They are sister stores, they might have an allocation available?
@@carcaveofficial Thanks, I’m in Pa. So hoping to hear something this month.
Best of luck!
Replace the OPF/GPF, is a must.
Nice video :) yeah I can't afford a porsche but If I had to buy one it would be this or a cayman GTS
Personally, I would get the Boxster GTS, but I would get the 2016..
Truth. 2015 Lexus GS-350 is my daily and I love it. Comfortable, quiet, RELIABLE.
As a daily, Lexus is hard to beat. Now that you have the daily, get a GTS 4.0 as the weekend car!
Oh no!! I have my 997 for the weekend. I don’t have GTS monies.
Neither do I, someday soon though!
Yep, just as soon as I hit the lottery.
Keep me in mind when you do! GT Silver Metallic is my preferred color, but I'd settle for any color. No need to trouble yourself looking for my perfect spec lol
Weekend? That is a sweet daily drive! Value retention only matters to people that do not drive the car. Sure, might resale better than a Toyota, but if you drive it and enjoy it, likely the depreciation will be the least of your concerns. And values are high today, who knows in 5 years.
Not many weekend cars make good daily's and not many daily's make good weekend cars. This just happens to do both!
I get what you mean about the value retention, but it can't hurt to have a car that holds value just in case. Never know what's going to happen, and having your money safe in the car is a nice benefit
My commute to work is 1.9 miles so using my Cayman GTS for a daily would be horrible. Engine temperature not even high enough before I have to shut the car off. However it’s the perfect weekend/track car for me.
That is a dream commute. At that point, get the Porsche bicycle!
Thanks for your interest but I have already sold the car.
Most people are paying mark-ups on these (including GT4 and Spyders). So MSRP is not an accurate measuring stick for depreciation.
Average mark-up over the last year has been 10-20k.
Mark-ups definitely play a factor, however, I try to base all of my information off the most consistent numbers. Mark-ups change too often, and I run the risk of putting out 'old' info. MSRP is the only metric that will be consistent long term.
I bet this it peek drop top fun…..well, after a Spyder RS. I’ve been daily driving my wife’s 987.2 Boxster to work this week. After a few days I wanted my regular DD back. The roads are boring for the most part and dodging semi’s and rough spots gets old after a while. Plus 19 inch wheels are a little harsh.
I know what you mean. When I was young I would say I could drive a Porsche all day everyday, but the reality is, a good daily is a beautiful thing
@@carcaveofficialgood daily also can be a Porsche, actually I can’t even imagine a better one than my Cayenne GTS, at least from the enthusiast standpoint, it just can do basically everything 😅
Cayenne GTS would be a great daily, I am partial to the Panamera Sport Turismo though...
Oh yeah, if I had $1XXK laying around for a DD, that or an RS6, or an e63 Wagon, for sure.
Wagons are underrated
Also, isn’t it Miami Blue? I think that Shark Blue is a bit darker. Or maybe it’s the SoCal sun :D
It was Shark Blue, lighting did throw it off a bit, but now that I look at the thumbnail I see what you mean. It kinda does look like Miami Blue
Just got my allocation after waiting 22 months! I have the base Boxter that I love but....a flat 6? muhhuuhahahahahahaha!!! Porsche Racing Yellow and all black wheels and 6 speed manual
Welcome to the family of Yellow Boxsters!
Jankon Betoni ❤
I’ll take that over a base Carrera, mid summer 24 hopefully, wife and kids nope, but a GTS…..YES!
LOL, I think this would be a more enjoyable drive than a base Carrera. Just my opinion, I will sit here and wait for the Porsche community to rip me apart now.
The question that nobody is asking is why should someone buy this for 100K new ? When it does 0-60 in 4.3 seconds with 394 hp and a Boxster S 981 gen with sport chrono pkg does 0-60 in 4.5 and cost $44K ?
I am a sucker for a 981 generation Porsche Boxster, but that is the price that you pay for buying you. I think with the recent increase in prices of all cars, not just Porsche, it has only made the prospect of going for a used car that much more enticing. That being said, if you do want it brand new, the price you pay is the price you pay. Either way, thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts!
In India it will cost us 200k dollars 😢
Geez that's a lot...
I personally don't believe there is a vehicle on the planet right now more fun, more athletic and more classically fast and tossable than the Porsche 718 all for under $125,000 CDN. Even in the 2.5 flat four S model, it is more fun than most drivers can really appreciate or comprehend. Move up the ladder to the brilliant 4.0L flat six and the engine notes become something akin to wrestling Satan himself.
It's the kind of car that doesn't make sense on paper when you consider the price and performance compared to the competition, but when you drive it, it starts to make all the sense in the world.
@@carcaveofficial I would give .....my left nut for the chance of owning a 718 GTS 4.0. Left nut. Done.