You and Nick Murray are the best Porsche reviewers out there, honest and down to earth, presenting facts which matter more to the regular buyers. Keep up the good work & thanks!
The Porsche Cayman Is My Favorite Porsche out of all the others out right now. I mean come on.. . . Just look at the lines and body!! Sexy as hell! I really wish I could afford one. . . Forreal!! Great Video Mate, Cheers.
No, they don't charge you 4200 for stitching :) That buys you the GTS leather/alcantara, with carbon fibre pieces, etc - and the deviated stitching is included. If you wanted to configure the stitching only on a Boxster S, it would cost you ca 1500. You have to configure every piece on the door separately, 3 or 4 pieces per door makes ca 600 per door, plus whatever for the dash...
Great video of a true Iconic car. The 2014 version is the one. Love how the buyer at 5:04 deliberately took the grand total to $100K club lol. Sadly, the tree-huggers have killed off this wonderful timeless-looking motor with the new nerfed one in no way worthy of the name. It sounds like an grumpy baby compared to this!
Or you can buy a used '14 Cayman S with PDK, Sports Chrono, PASM, PTV (LSD), Bose, Sports Exhaust, Carbon Ceramic Brakes, Full Leather, & other options with only 8k miles for $59k, that's what I did. Essentially, a GTS without the alcantara & carbon fiber for $40k less. Let those old rich folks pay $100k for a new Cayman & then snatch it up 2 years later for a big savings!
No problems whatsoever. Just turned 14k miles & loving every minute. Maintenance is very reasonable & just been oil changes so far plus a new set of tires.
Also other than paying for the oil change what did the warranty cover that you didn't have to pay for? Oil change 250 plus labor so what was the total cost? You buy your tires from tire rack right?
No women, just my beautiful wife, haha. My first oil change was completely free, included with the purchase of the vehicle. Yes, I get my tires from Tire Rack.
why would you get options for the next owner? If I am speccing a car I am speccing it to my liking, not the next owner. Paying $4k for an option so the next person will be happy...not going to happen.
I'm assuming you're still "paying for" the GT4 though, yes? if not, I'd like to find out what you do for a living to afford my dream car. :) Best Regards
@@Alpheamus I sold my 2016 GT4 and purchased a 2020 718 Spyder as I missed not having a convertible. I am a retired insurance investigator. It paid well.
Nice review. Are you actually colour blind? I'm not sure you can drive in my country if you are? I'm intrigued to know if you have to take extra tests to remain safe? I know it's not like black and white and you can learn what colour is what by different shades.
+Dee Jay I'm waiting for the Porsche pick up.....what with all the Germans prostituting their brands with SUVs and M/R/Amg badging on nearly everything they make.
Thanks Zach. I don't see that many S models with that options I want - PTV, exterior and interior options, x73 suspension, larger wheels, sports steering on autotrader. Do you recommend another site in Canada.
Do I get this or a base 911? Hmmmmmmm....... I currently have a Boxster S and really enjoy it. Eventually I'll get something. The GT4 is tempting but I don't like the wing.
I have one of the or the last last allocation for a 2016 Cayman GTS in Canada. So the question is keep it or order the new Caymsn 718S. What say you Motormouth Canada? Keep the order or order the new 718S? You have driven both.
+GalacticosFC The new 718 is better in every way except the sound it makes. This new 718 is almost as quick as the GT4. If you can live with the turbo-4, I say get the new one. Many believe the GTS is a special car but it really is a last-year package to get people interested in the car before the new car arrives. Just my thoughts, you have to decide...
ive been looking into this car. i owned an frs but sold it after a year because it was so noisy on highway. is cayman any better? i like canyon carving but i gotta do 45 min of highway to get there. it is comparable to which car on highway (for road and wind noise)
there's an active sport exhaust option available, to switch between quiet and loud modes, and there is quite a difference, the quiet mode is very good, not a head-wrecker.
I would not ever suggest it. Probably should look for a Cayenne or maybe get this and a SUV/Truck. I live in Canada as well and rear wheel drive does not do well, you don't want to drive a car like this in snow..
@@TheTreyVidz I hate FWD in winter, I want AWD or RWD for winter driving. And the non lowered versions of Porsche Cayman or even better 911 do good to great in the winter (the 911 is almost like AWD because of all that weight over the driving wheels).
Wow - better in every way except the sound. That is saying a lot given the way many journalists raved about the GTS - including Steve Sutcliffe, Chris Harris and others. Also, for me, the front bumper looks better. And like my Ferrari 360, the sound is certainly part of the driving experience. Thanks for your feedback. I appreciate your honesty.
+stingers98 The GTS is a great car but it's only a slight improvement over the regular S. These special packages always come out for the last year of production before a new car arrives. BTW, there are a lot of GTS for sale right now, you could buy one used and trade it in on the new S.
Motormouth Canada I'm really hesitant on buying a used 2016 GTS with 5k miles on it because of resale value. I know that it's the last Cayman with a NA 6 cylinder engine, and it's a GTS. But I really don't know if it's price would appreciate with time. And if it it does then how long do I have to wait for that to happen? To me in addition to the great driving experience, I also see it as an investment opportunity.
C Snoopy Who care about resale I know I don't. I bought my 09 Boxster S in 2011. I've put 50,000 km on it in 5 years. I think I'll keep it as I don't want a 4 cylinder Porsche. Anyway, life goes on.
C Snoopy this is not an investment-grade Porsche. It is a modern-day sports car and will depreciate just like any other vehicle. It might not appreciate at the same speed as some other cars but it will depreciate. If you want to buy the car and enjoy it and know that it will not be worth as much in the long run. Investment-grade cars need to be ultra rare and usually 20-plus years old for them to appreciate in value and this is not that
Anderson Ontario allows manufacturers to mass-register their vehicles, so test vehicles very often originate in Ontario. BC is a bit pickier with mass-registration, so they're featured less often. I'm about 90% sure that's the answer.
Wouldn't the alcantara steering wheel get all nasty from the natural sweat/oils and dirt on people's hands? Plus, what if you're eating a cheeseburger and driving? Then get fat / greese on the steering wheel? I don't see it washing off particularly well. Or, what if I'm shifting with my cheeseburger in hand, and the burger falls apart mid-shift and lands on the alcantara shift boot?? Not cool man. Not cool.
Configuring your car for some future hypothetical buyer is such flawed logic - I don't subscribe to that view at all. A great review otherwise however, very clear and concise. What a fantastic car and would be even in 'base' GTS form!
You and Nick Murray are the best Porsche reviewers out there, honest and down to earth, presenting facts which matter more to the regular buyers. Keep up the good work & thanks!
It is sad to see you having so little views. You're such a good reviewer.
And i've been subscribed for a long time.
Greetings from Spain.
"Would I pay $4k for it? No" Of course not, you can't see it!
+Jay C Savage.
HAHAHAAHAHAHA
The Porsche Cayman Is My Favorite Porsche out of all the others out right now. I mean come on.. . . Just look at the lines and body!! Sexy as hell! I really wish I could afford one. . . Forreal!! Great Video Mate, Cheers.
No, they don't charge you 4200 for stitching :) That buys you the GTS leather/alcantara, with carbon fibre pieces, etc - and the deviated stitching is included. If you wanted to configure the stitching only on a Boxster S, it would cost you ca 1500. You have to configure every piece on the door separately, 3 or 4 pieces per door makes ca 600 per door, plus whatever for the dash...
Exceptionally well put-together review. Exactly what I needed. Thanks, Zack.
the perfect mid engine sports car
Great video of a true Iconic car. The 2014 version is the one. Love how the buyer at 5:04 deliberately took the grand total to $100K club lol.
Sadly, the tree-huggers have killed off this wonderful timeless-looking motor with the new nerfed one in no way worthy of the name. It sounds like an grumpy baby compared to this!
Or you can buy a used '14 Cayman S with PDK, Sports Chrono, PASM, PTV (LSD), Bose, Sports Exhaust, Carbon Ceramic Brakes, Full Leather, & other options with only 8k miles for $59k, that's what I did. Essentially, a GTS without the alcantara & carbon fiber for $40k less. Let those old rich folks pay $100k for a new Cayman & then snatch it up 2 years later for a big savings!
right on bro. TheVaughnShow have you had any issues with the car? how is it on maintenance?
No problems whatsoever. Just turned 14k miles & loving every minute. Maintenance is very reasonable & just been oil changes so far plus a new set of tires.
Do women still come up to you asking for a ride and liking your car?
Also other than paying for the oil change what did the warranty cover that you didn't have to pay for? Oil change 250 plus labor so what was the total cost? You buy your tires from tire rack right?
No women, just my beautiful wife, haha. My first oil change was completely free, included with the purchase of the vehicle. Yes, I get my tires from Tire Rack.
My GT4 was only a few thousand more than this which I could easily sell tomorrow. Thanks for the review Zack.
At 2:41 an Aventador passes by hahah
why would you get options for the next owner? If I am speccing a car I am speccing it to my liking, not the next owner. Paying $4k for an option so the next person will be happy...not going to happen.
The blue one in the video is simply perfect ... Dang !!!! I want one !
I ended up buying a 2016 GT4 with 20,000 km on it. 385 HP 6 speed, what a great car. You get what you pay for in life.
I'm assuming you're still "paying for" the GT4 though, yes? if not, I'd like to find out what you do for a living to afford my dream car. :)
Best Regards
@@Alpheamus I sold my 2016 GT4 and purchased a 2020 718 Spyder as I missed not having a convertible. I am a retired insurance investigator. It paid well.
@@seinsmeld13 how do I become one and make absolutely insane money?
I have been enjoying your content in one form or another for years and I had no idea you were colour blind! Keep up the great work!
Nice review. Are you actually colour blind? I'm not sure you can drive in my country if you are? I'm intrigued to know if you have to take extra tests to remain safe? I know it's not like black and white and you can learn what colour is what by different shades.
Wonder how many years it will take until the Cayman is a big GT car and Porsche will release a new small sports car
+Dee Jay I'm waiting for the Porsche pick up.....what with all the Germans prostituting their brands with SUVs and M/R/Amg badging on nearly everything they make.
Great video, thanks!
Short and precise, thank you 👍
Thanks Zach. I don't see that many S models with that options I want - PTV, exterior and interior options, x73 suspension, larger wheels, sports steering on autotrader. Do you recommend another site in Canada.
Nice Aventador that passed by at 2:42
Zack, you were good then & even better now Hotshot review
Ah I am green-red colour blind as well, I understand the slight struggle!
Do I get this or a base 911? Hmmmmmmm....... I currently have a Boxster S and really enjoy it. Eventually I'll get something. The GT4 is tempting but I don't like the wing.
+david dykeman dont go for the 911 base ! The cayman gts is just such a fun car to drive and feels so much better than the base 911.
david dykeman Why don’t you like the wing? It’s my favorite thing about the looks!! Gives the car much more aggression and track-ready looks.
What's better a f type R or the Cayman gts?
Dose the cayman gts have blind spot and head up display ?
Alcantara is a big ripoff. Costs a fraction of leather and they charge more.
Very good content
2:42 Aventador in right window :)
I have one of the or the last last allocation for a 2016 Cayman GTS in Canada. So the question is keep it or order the new Caymsn 718S. What say you Motormouth Canada? Keep the order or order the new 718S? You have driven both.
+GalacticosFC The new 718 is better in every way except the sound it makes. This new 718 is almost as quick as the GT4. If you can live with the turbo-4, I say get the new one. Many believe the GTS is a special car but it really is a last-year package to get people interested in the car before the new car arrives. Just my thoughts, you have to decide...
Keep it.
ive been looking into this car. i owned an frs but sold it after a year because it was so noisy on highway. is cayman any better? i like canyon carving but i gotta do 45 min of highway to get there.
it is comparable to which car on highway (for road and wind noise)
there's an active sport exhaust option available, to switch between quiet and loud modes, and there is quite a difference, the quiet mode is very good, not a head-wrecker.
This and the F type are the best looking cars on the market right now.
Can you drive a Cayman in winter? it just looks so low and it is rear wheel drive. I live in Winnipeg, Canada and it snow a lot here.
I would not ever suggest it. Probably should look for a Cayenne or maybe get this and a SUV/Truck. I live in Canada as well and rear wheel drive does not do well, you don't want to drive a car like this in snow..
@@TheTreyVidz I hate FWD in winter, I want AWD or RWD for winter driving. And the non lowered versions of Porsche Cayman or even better 911 do good to great in the winter (the 911 is almost like AWD because of all that weight over the driving wheels).
Thanks Zack.
Wow - better in every way except the sound. That is saying a lot given the way many journalists raved about the GTS - including Steve Sutcliffe, Chris Harris and others. Also, for me, the front bumper looks better. And like my Ferrari 360, the sound is certainly part of the driving experience.
Thanks for your feedback. I appreciate your honesty.
+stingers98 The GTS is a great car but it's only a slight improvement over the regular S. These special packages always come out for the last year of production before a new car arrives. BTW, there are a lot of GTS for sale right now, you could buy one used and trade it in on the new S.
Motormouth Canada I'm really hesitant on buying a used 2016 GTS with 5k miles on it because of resale value. I know that it's the last Cayman with a NA 6 cylinder engine, and it's a GTS. But I really don't know if it's price would appreciate with time. And if it it does then how long do I have to wait for that to happen? To me in addition to the great driving experience, I also see it as an investment opportunity.
C Snoopy Who care about resale I know I don't. I bought my 09 Boxster S in 2011. I've put 50,000 km on it in 5 years. I think I'll keep it as I don't want a 4 cylinder Porsche. Anyway, life goes on.
C Snoopy this is not an investment-grade Porsche. It is a modern-day sports car and will depreciate just like any other vehicle. It might not appreciate at the same speed as some other cars but it will depreciate. If you want to buy the car and enjoy it and know that it will not be worth as much in the long run. Investment-grade cars need to be ultra rare and usually 20-plus years old for them to appreciate in value and this is not that
Singer, Turbo S, Cayman. ♬ ... If I had a million dollars ...
I'd rather just get a Reliant
Zacky how come sometimes you have BC plates then other times Ontario ones on these press cars?
He answers this question in one of his q and a videos.
Do you know which one?
Anderson Ontario allows manufacturers to mass-register their vehicles, so test vehicles very often originate in Ontario. BC is a bit pickier with mass-registration, so they're featured less often.
I'm about 90% sure that's the answer.
If you can only have 1 car in your life (single, no family plans) for around 75k, m3 or cayman s?
M3
Cayman
Wouldn't the alcantara steering wheel get all nasty from the natural sweat/oils and dirt on people's hands? Plus, what if you're eating a cheeseburger and driving? Then get fat / greese on the steering wheel? I don't see it washing off particularly well. Or, what if I'm shifting with my cheeseburger in hand, and the burger falls apart mid-shift and lands on the alcantara shift boot?? Not cool man. Not cool.
If you want to eat cheeseburgers while driving you probably should get an American SUV
Configuring your car for some future hypothetical buyer is such flawed logic - I don't subscribe to that view at all. A great review otherwise however, very clear and concise. What a fantastic car and would be even in 'base' GTS form!
so you could get a F type R, a Z06, viper, GTR or a 911 S for that price... jesus
This goes as fast as I need. The others are heavier and front engined.
Okay the new Cayman is better looking but its only 5hp more then the "old" one
i like the look a lot better than the 911s
Bought one for 121k Canadian. So expensive :( I was hopping cheaper
100k for a loaded Cayman Gts,I'd rather purchase a 997 gt3 or 997 turbo,easily find one with low mileage in the 70s.
+Nicky_Projectz 70's for a 997 GT3 or 997 turbo with low mileage??? where do I sign?
997 GT3 is more like 90k,997 Turbo I've found in the 70s
Colour blind? Really?
So sorry, but Recaro's are many times better seats...
Finally an American with dress sense.
+beatles373
Scrap that,I've just seen his title,should have known it wasn't possible
He's Canadian.
Next thing you know Porsche will charge you for breathing.
+Pablo Herasme gotta pay to play, dude.
R u really colour blind ? Then how u can drive a car :)
I'm a big fan of u :+
burrard bridge lol
too much money for this small underpowered car.
+Roger Lee too much for you I guess. Need a better job.
Bee Thao yeah hope i can afford a $100k 4 cylinder car.
Roger Lee new bigger throttle and exhaust will get you up to 385hp
@@claus1225 Err. it's six cylinder! The new base and S Cayman's are 4 cyl turbo. However the new GTS is rumoured to have a 6 cylinder engine. Yippee!
It's 2023 and this model is selling for $90K now on the used market.
No talk about its weakpoint being the steering?