718 Boxster S, 242 laps on Ring, june 16 - july 23 2017; No crash. Great car, no problems; 12810 km in Germany, 5041 km on the Ring. No issues. new tires and brake pads. Sound is not a concern when going in circles. Dave from Montana USA.
The last comments are spot on. Until I started tracking this car, the only thing that really excited me was how it looked. After tracking it, well, I have to tell you, the car is astoundingly quick in the curves and the PDK shifting is absolutely sublime. Carreras really have to work hard to stay with this perfectly balanced car. When you drive this car home from your first track experience, you will have an epiphany - I promise. Tracking this car legitimizes everything that Porsche stands for in an automobile.
I completely agree. Made me seem like a better drive than I actually am lol. Porsche perfected this mid engine light weight car. So easy to drive and takes the corners so easily which allows you to put the power down easier on the straights
Agreed. The Porsche driving experiences at Silverstone, either bring your own car or borrow one show how capable this car is. The drive home makes you want the tap the dash and tell it "good boy".
Coming back to this in 2020, I really like this car. I loved what Sam did from the color to the STG decals on it. One of his best cars he ever owned in my opinion.
I have a 981 CGTS with 18K miles. YES - the passenger seatbelt buckle bounces between the door and the seat so i also click it in when someone isn't in the car. While I like my engine more than the new one, the car does everything absolutely great. Grocery getter, highway cruiser, or mountain roads. You definitely need to thrash it more. It carries so much speed into and through corners, you'll be keeping up with the guys on sport bikes. Especially with the gobs of low end torque you have. As for emotional connection - I also agree. Love my car. But then I took a drive in an F430. Oh boy. Enjoy your 360!
Sam, I had a Cayman S for two years and your comment on the lack of emotional attachment is right on. I never got into the spirit of the car even though it was fabulous to drive. I am just outside of NYC and I never, like you, thought I was able to really take advantage of the full capabilities of the car. I did have the attachment to the S2000 I owned, but not the Cayman. Keep the great videos coming. KO
The Cayman is a great looking car and the performance is superb for a turbo charged engine.Yeah get it on track or those country roads,then it will show it’s spirit and soul.
Can't go wrong with Porsche. Their are a whole lot Porsche videos. With drivers Brian Redman, Derek Bell and Hans Stuck who all three have had very successful careers driving for Porsche racing. Those gentleman are a big reason why I'm such a big Porsche fan.
The Cayman S definitely has two characters, both of which are damn good! I have a 3.4 S and yes on a nice 80mph run it gets 28mpg but show it a few corners and it comes alive 😀
Would love to see a cost display video of the costs included with owning it and driving 7000 miles / 6 month period. Like, insurance, fuel, maintenance and such. Keep it up :)
I think you have hit the nail right on the head, the 718 is a better handling car then you have really experienced. Still I would rather have the previous gen Cayman S 6 cylinder with PDK.
If you’re not going to track it but want to enjoy the “sports car” part, you’ll do just fine with a base model without sport chrono (all models have normal and sport modes), and get some comfort options. The wrap looks nice but the metallics look better (though I do like lava orange and Miami blue). I have a 718 Boxster S (used to have a wonderful 987 Cayman). The Cayman is a beautiful design but the top-down capability of the Boxster adds an emotional edge you won’t find on the Cayman.
Now that's a good review , good filming , precise talk through ,and interesting if you was thinking of getting a 718 it's a great point of reference . Well done 👍
Why would you cover the Clay (a $3000 option) with green wrap?? P.S. my [Macan] GTS has 30k miles, driven it from FL to Breck Colorado and stayed in mountains for a year and there are zero noises or loose parts. Going for 718 gts next.
Just got 42mpg average over 200 miles from my Cayman T yesterday, wasn't even driving "slow" either. Too late now of course as this car is long gone, but for anyone that ever sees this, the passenger seat belt has a little slide clip on it. You just slide that up and hold the buckle still at the top and it doesn't rattle.
The passenger seat belt buckle knocking against the interior plastics is something that VW has solved by sewing a loop of the belt material on the belt. It acts as a buckle stop and there's that loop of belt between the buckle and the interior plastics, so the buckle can't knock against the plastics. Ingenious.
That wrap is the BEST colour I’ve seen on any car ever! Love the Cayman in green. I’ve currently got a 981 in racing yellow and just about to trade for a 718 in carbine red, I’d defo consider that wrap though!
This is vintage Sam. Love this video. Music on point too. I was a bit worried over the last few weeks that your videos weren't really up to your standards. But Sam's back baby
Something is off with this channel. It seems, like Paul SOL, he hasn't really adapted to the changing trends and is slowly being left behind. Shame because ive followed him from the beginning. Sam if you are reading this, you are playing it too safe.
I have the same issue with my passenger seat belt rattling UNTIL I discovered the clip on the belt. Raise it right up the top so it keeps the clip at the very top and then doesn't rattle :-)
Thank you for the review. I'm no longer considering this car, but will stretch the finances to get a proper 911. I've haven't owned a new one in ages ('87 930) and expect to be properly blown away ;-)
I live on the road and have worked in most of the major cities of the US. As such, a lightweight car with adequate power with a dash of sportiness is perfect. Fuel economy is important and of course insurance costs matter as well. So in some ways, this car is perfect for me. As it is, I drive a BMW M2. It has a rough ride but it fits the bill as well. If I was settled down then a regular high-performance car might be okay but the extra weight and expense might be tough to accept. To summarize, the 718 is not for everybody but for the right people, it would be a joy.
Maybe get the 360 shipped down to Top Marques, drive the 718 down via some Swiss alpine roads, then use the 360 while you're there, before shipping them both home.
... i should add I drive an 11 year old 987 boxster... but i added a Remus exhaust and it transformed the engine note, I love the sound and could happily keep the car till I die... the noise gave me that tingle that made all the difference. it's no way near as fast as yours but it's not all about speed in my book.
Great vid, I've had mine for 16 months and its AMAZING! Miami blue ;) The exhaust note isn't great but its much better in real life trust me people turn their heads when I start it up or rev it. SAM: The seat belt I was told about when buying, you simply push it to the top and its fine. Mine has rattles too! I got one fixed, something in the back panel work. Other one comes from parcel shelf, just tighten it up, it gets loose. And a bit of squeak from the seat adjuster near my shoulder. BUT then I get into my friends cars and theirs sound like cheap plastic rattling everywhere so we're just being perfectionists haha
Obviously he is a car youtuber, and to keep his channel interesting, he needs to swap cars. Although the Cayman is a freakin' good car, there are better cars out there!
I don't think you understand how much money UA-camrs make. A general amount is $2 per thousand views, although some have way higher cpm and some have less but being as Sam is highly family friendly I'd say it's on the high side. Especially if they're smart about how they approach sponsorships and brand deals. Sam seems like an intelligent guy, so I'm sure he's smart about his finances. If you think about financing cars, a few thousand dollars/pounds probably doesn't have a massive impact on his revenue every month.
Finally got around to test drives at the local dealer. Tried a pdk S and manual GTS. Plenty of power and it did not sound as horrible inside as it does driving by. But the turbo lag just saps the car of its essential goodness. This platform has always been defined by its responsiveness to driver input. Prefer any of the previous versions, or a 996 for that matter.
Install Gentoo Lots available second hand, base 981 caymans are hitting low £30k, good spec 981 cayman S are holding their money much like the 981 cayman GTS’s (high £40k up to £60k)
It's not about the speed with the Cayman, I always compare it to my old rover mini, they are great cars to throw around a bend. Straight lines are boring.
Got rid of all the rattles in mine. It was a rattlefest before. Experience with changing all the audio in my college days cars paid off. The passenger seatbelt. Use foam on both sides. Trim the foam to shape. Make it look neat 👌
Sam, quick tip for future videos. It's fine to re-introduce yourself for new viewers, but please don't immediately follow this up with "please subscribe!". If they are new viewers and haven't yet subscribed, they are watching this to see if you're interesting and fun to watch. Which at this moment they don't yet know, because they video's is barely 30 seconds old. It's very likely going to put them off if you haven't shown them a video yet.
Two amazing things about this vid. Agree with other posts that the editing and production quality is top notch. Absolutely amazing. Also amazing that it wasn't raining during half of the UK sourced shots!
I sat in one today. Next to NO interior lights! just three small bleak ones in the front and two even bleaker in the rear. So it'll be a dark experience if the sun is not out, not mentioning in the dark!
I have one piece of advice if you plan on ordering one of these. Get the smokers package, it puts a cover on that hole in the lower console by your elbow and its $0. It just finishes off that part nice and I have no idea why its an option, it should just be on all 718s.My 718S is to be here this May and cant wait to get it on a track. And give my old (1984) 911 a rest from thrashing
Wow I cant wait for mine to come in I purchase the 718 Cayman S 2021 Today and arrives on 1/15/21 after watching your video no the waiting is going to be longer. Thanks for all the info.
I agree, the passenger seatbelt can make a noise, but if you slide the retaining clip up it stops it. I also find that with the driver's window down you get a lot of buffeting at speed. Apart from that, I love my Cayman! :)
Lovely video summing up the Cayman. I think objectively it's a much more capable car than the 981 and the fact that you're using it so much is a testament to how good it is. You always hear people say how usable sports and supercars are these days but rarely will you ever see someone using them on a daily basis so I love that you're doing exactly that. And maybe it's not a car you're ever going to adore on the same level as your 360 for example but I do think there's another side to the Cayman that you're maybe yet to explore so I'd be totally happy with you keeping it for another 6 months or so, it's definitely one of my favourite cars that you've owned and that I've been most interested in.
Great review, really like the amount of detail you’ve included. I’ve been hesitant about the controversy behind the 4cyl but you look like you don’t seem to mind. I’m feeling convinced. The wrap is a very classy touch, well done. Matt
Great video Sam...have watched all your stuff as I am due to collect my new 718 Cayman next Tuesday...Guards Red...sports exhaust and 20" Carrera S black alloys. Can't wait. After a BMW 440i M-Sport thought I would like a change. Waiting to see what you do about the exhaust note!!! Cheers
Oh and yeah its FAST! My mate is an advanced police driver, he emptied my petrol tank in 45 mins but fuck me it was fun! 130 on a duel carriage way! Get someone who can drive to show you if you can't yourself, it's amazing to see what it can do
4 cylinders on a Cayman takes most of the magic out of it. The last generation 3.4 was the one to have, the 718´s will not be sought after in the aftermarket.
Great video Sam, but the 981 flax 6 sound is like 50% of why the Cayman is the best car for the money (imo). 718 is a brilliant and fast car but is the extra speed and power really worth not having that sweet naturally aspirated flat 6 sound?
the "rattles" could also be from your partial disassembly while wrapping it, ... also, this "4 cylinder turbo charged" engine is for emissions, you know this global warming thing and such, ..! :-/
Turbo engines generally produce more emissions under acceleration and use more gas when compared to a NA engine. I think the main reason they used it is for packaging and torque.
"In gasoline engines, turbocharging enables downsizing which improves fuel economy by 5-20%." www.sae.org/learn/content/wb1018/ " Using a smaller, turbocharged engine can reduce fuel consumption by 2 to 6% for equal vehicle performance, saving you money and reducing your impact on the environment." www.nrcan.gc.ca/energy/efficiency/transportation/cars-light-trucks/buying/16747
2.5's real consumption is over the 3.4 during a test drive. I experienced it physically. The only improvement of consumption is on stable speed on motorway. Great. But we don't buy a Porsche for motorway.
Maybe the Non-S would have been better for the driving you have been doing. I am looking into getting a Cayman and everyone says to get the S model, but I would be daily driving it to work which is mainly highway driving and I do not plan on tracking it, so maybe the non-S would work for me as well? I can load up on nice interior options along with sports Chrono and PASM.
I just bought a 2018 Cayman S two weeks ago and put in just over 500 miles. I really love it. My first Cayman S was 2008 model then a 2012 Cayman R. I replaced the "little brother Porsche" with a 2015 Carrera with Aerokit package, PDK and Sport Chrono. After almost four years, I replaced it with the new 2018 Cayman S again with Sport Chrono and PDK. The Cayman S with all the performance options is definitely faster and handle better than the 2015 Carrera and the most important factor, it is US$35,000 cheaper!! The 4 cylinder Turbo charge engine is magnificent and I don't feel turbo lag at all. The mid engine configuration does provide great handling and has much better mileage than the Carrera. It is the perfect sport car for daily driving. Highly recommended.
Pull the seat belt end to the top and push the little plastic slider up underneath it so it gets held at the top where the shoulder is and that should stop it from rattling
Spray a small amount of silicone spray in the seat belt roller on the pillar and pull it out a few times. It'll spring back properly then and might stop it flopping in the wind lol
Hi Sam, thanks for the nice overview. Everything shows that the Cayman S is a practical car. The petrol consumption is pleasantly low, but not exceptionally low. It is not yet comparable with my fuel consumption in a 124 Spider 170 BHP. On a long trip through central Europe my consumption is around 45 mpg (petrol RON 98). And the 124 Spider also sounds a lot better than the Porsche. But you also make it clear to the viewer that in those 10,000 mls you have not built up an emotional bond with this car. I am looking forward to your next Daily Driver.
Sam, I got one of the last 981 Caymans about 18 months ago, and like you use it as a daily. After 23K Miles it is still amazing just how good it is at being a car. If I were you I be sure to drive it some on a warm dry roads over the spring and summer because during fall and winter it is hard to use the sports part of a modern Porsche. I am a hold and keep type of driver and this one will likely be in my possession for a very long time, since it is nice to have a small light car that can do anything.
Don't replace the 718 cayman s with the new vantage Sam!, just rewrap it to mettallic orange, install a loud aftermarket exhaust and gorgeous aftermarket wheels.. It would be a dream daily you would ever own and it is also a perfect car to sit next to the ferrari 360 in front of your house..
I purchased an 06 CS a few months before he purchased this and put 10k on in just a few days ago (purchased with 14k on it). 1 issue in 10k miles. Check engine fixed with a new gas cap.
Sam, maybe it's time for Germany... Autobahn and Nurburgring would be great content and an opportunity to explore the real limits of your car. I think it's brilliant already.
The passenger seatbelt on my Mercedes A45 rattles on the side of the passenger seat so it’s not just Porsche & still German. Mercedes have been good enough to make the side of the passenger seat magnetic so it will stick to it & not rattle. Not sure if Porsche would have thought of the same but worth a look 👍🏾
I like the original colour - it grows on you. In fact, isn’t it strange how we acclimatise to new car shapes and colours over time. For example, I thought the Meccan looked strange when it first came out, but now think it looks really cool. Strange the way the brain works.
Performance wise. Thumbs up for the 718, especially S trim. Damn good in that area. Fun? Overall enjoyment? Yes, but I still like the 981S. It just feels funner...probably the 6 sound.
That's the thing about modern Porsche cars, they are competent as all heck and absolutely as capable as you will ever need a sports car to be. But maybe they are lacking a little bit in emotion because they are so buttoned down and efficient at what they do. Still, great review Sam. I appreciate your work.
I have a 992 and have the same problem with the passenger seat belt banging the plastic on the side of the seat when not in use - very irritating! The wrap looks great.
Great cars I’ve owned Boxter and Boxter S, fantastic cars around town and both used on long European tours. Also with Boxters you can get the sunshine!
OMFG, YES to th’seatbelt battering against the passenger side, Sir! I’m genuinely aggrieved and sad to see they haven’t sorted that out! Baxter’ gets right on my fricken wick! He is forgiven however, for being oh so super, squat’n’saucy! ;) In related news: Bax is a 2014 S with Chrono, and we’ve currently done just over 15,000 together - the fuel economy I find staggeringly good for what he is (450 miles a tank if ridden soft like an Eeyore, hardly half that if I’m galloping along like I’m Shadowfax), so I TOTALLY felt you during your rhapsody at that! I was like, “Yes YES! Aren’t they, though!”. I enjoy driving pretty much anything with an engine, so I’d love to have a play in the 718 for its drive and handling (interested in what the shifts feel like in this comparably via paddle, due to the switch to turbo), as well as the increase in mpg and whether it feels like a worthy trade from the six cylinder in daily life as a ‘road car sports car’ type thang of an experience! Having a nose for its’ ‘MmmOOFishness’, any lover of this road-smoochin’ manufacturer knows - seems to go without saying; Porsche pretty much full stop demands my attention aesthetically, irrelevant of the model, colour etc (or potential moron driving it! And also for these brackets... good grief and go you on that colour - it’s absolutely delicious 😋). Mostly I’m intrigued after knowing Bax this long, one of his successor’ feels like just to be in, inside the cab tootling along on a journey. I can’t say I aren’t equally intrigued to know, if the cup holders that scare the shite out of me every time I ‘click’ them (click? You call that a ‘click’, Porsche? Cos I call it a scary-ass fucking CLACK!) out to use them, has been softened somewhat 😬😂😂😂 Y’video was awesome...thank you, thankyooow! 😁👌🏼 I hope you continue to enjoy your Cayman if you have still have it 😁
I have an 08 987 Cayman (with a proper flat 6 and accompanying exhaust note!) - agree about useability - + they are an absolute bargain for the time being, and will shortly be rising in value. Mine also PASM, Sports Chrono plus, Bose, sat nav etc.. all for less than 20k.
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718 Boxster S, 242 laps on Ring, june 16 - july 23 2017; No crash.
Great car, no problems; 12810 km in Germany, 5041 km on the Ring. No issues. new tires and brake pads.
Sound is not a concern when going in circles. Dave from Montana USA.
Correct
The last comments are spot on. Until I started tracking this car, the only thing that really excited me was how it looked. After tracking it, well, I have to tell you, the car is astoundingly quick in the curves and the PDK shifting is absolutely sublime. Carreras really have to work hard to stay with this perfectly balanced car. When you drive this car home from your first track experience, you will have an epiphany - I promise. Tracking this car legitimizes everything that Porsche stands for in an automobile.
I completely agree. Made me seem like a better drive than I actually am lol. Porsche perfected this mid engine light weight car. So easy to drive and takes the corners so easily which allows you to put the power down easier on the straights
Agreed. The Porsche driving experiences at Silverstone, either bring your own car or borrow one show how capable this car is.
The drive home makes you want the tap the dash and tell it "good boy".
'It doesn't make me laugh and giggle'... Does exactly that 5 seconds later!
@@alejandromaclean3666 don’t hate like that
@@alejandromaclean3666 and what if he was ironic 😄
The Cayman is a brillant car mate!
Apart from the current colour.
Phil.. - Says someone who has little idea.
It really is!
Want to know how the Porsche Cayman came to exist? Listen to the man who designed it!
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Coming back to this in 2020, I really like this car. I loved what Sam did from the color to the STG decals on it. One of his best cars he ever owned in my opinion.
I have a 981 CGTS with 18K miles. YES - the passenger seatbelt buckle bounces between the door and the seat so i also click it in when someone isn't in the car. While I like my engine more than the new one, the car does everything absolutely great. Grocery getter, highway cruiser, or mountain roads. You definitely need to thrash it more. It carries so much speed into and through corners, you'll be keeping up with the guys on sport bikes. Especially with the gobs of low end torque you have. As for emotional connection - I also agree. Love my car. But then I took a drive in an F430. Oh boy. Enjoy your 360!
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You have plastics holder on the belt,just lift it up till it hits the top,i had same problem but porsche founded solution
love the 981 GTS!
“It doesn’t really make me laugh and giggle.” 5 seconds later he laughs and giggles at the acceleration.
The cinematography in this was exceptional. Really felt like the production quality was higher than your usual high standards. A real joy to watch!
Probably wouldn't rattle if you hadn't disassembled the whole car to add the wrap.
Yeah he's a fucking idiot ..
@@topfitnessssss Jeez man...
@@topfitnessssss and a pain in the arse
Sam, I had a Cayman S for two years and your comment on the lack of emotional attachment is right on. I never got into the spirit of the car even though it was fabulous to drive. I am just outside of NYC and I never, like you, thought I was able to really take advantage of the full capabilities of the car. I did have the attachment to the S2000 I owned, but not the Cayman. Keep the great videos coming. KO
The Cayman is a great looking car and the performance is superb for a turbo charged engine.Yeah get it on track or those country roads,then it will show it’s spirit and soul.
Can't go wrong with Porsche. Their are a whole lot Porsche videos. With drivers Brian Redman, Derek Bell and Hans Stuck who all three have had very successful careers driving for Porsche racing. Those gentleman are a big reason why I'm such a big Porsche fan.
The Cayman S definitely has two characters, both of which are damn good!
I have a 3.4 S and yes on a nice 80mph run it gets 28mpg but show it a few corners and it comes alive 😀
Great video, I just got a Cayman and I’m loving it, not flashy, not super fast, not super expensive and can drive it a few times a week
Would love to see a cost display video of the costs included with owning it and driving 7000 miles / 6 month period. Like, insurance, fuel, maintenance and such. Keep it up :)
why? who cares what it costs to own this amazing car...if you have to ask you can't afford it.
@@frenchfries9665 Still good to know what you’re aspiring to
Lovely video! It’s always cool to see a Carvlogger that really uses his cars :)
I can't believe you wrapped over crayon 😮 .
I think you have hit the nail right on the head, the 718 is a better handling car then you have really experienced. Still I would rather have the previous gen Cayman S 6 cylinder with PDK.
If you’re not going to track it but want to enjoy the “sports car” part, you’ll do just fine with a base model without sport chrono (all models have normal and sport modes), and get some comfort options. The wrap looks nice but the metallics look better (though I do like lava orange and Miami blue). I have a 718 Boxster S (used to have a wonderful 987 Cayman). The Cayman is a beautiful design but the top-down capability of the Boxster adds an emotional edge you won’t find on the Cayman.
Now that's a good review , good filming , precise talk through ,and interesting if you was thinking of getting a 718 it's a great point of reference . Well done 👍
As we say in our vernacular; "Maoko!" (A round of applause!). Nice work Sam. Thank you.
The ways he says 11,000 miles in 5 months made me feel it’s like 100,000 miles. Got a BMW 640i and done 34,000 miles in a year! No big deal.
Why would you cover the Clay (a $3000 option) with green wrap?? P.S. my [Macan] GTS has 30k miles, driven it from FL to Breck Colorado and stayed in mountains for a year and there are zero noises or loose parts. Going for 718 gts next.
I push the passenger seat belt buckle all the way to the top, to the hole where the strap comes out of. It holds fast there and doesn't knock. 😉
Just got 42mpg average over 200 miles from my Cayman T yesterday, wasn't even driving "slow" either. Too late now of course as this car is long gone, but for anyone that ever sees this, the passenger seat belt has a little slide clip on it. You just slide that up and hold the buckle still at the top and it doesn't rattle.
The passenger seat belt buckle knocking against the interior plastics is something that VW has solved by sewing a loop of the belt material on the belt. It acts as a buckle stop and there's that loop of belt between the buckle and the interior plastics, so the buckle can't knock against the plastics. Ingenious.
That wrap is the BEST colour I’ve seen on any car ever! Love the Cayman in green. I’ve currently got a 981 in racing yellow and just about to trade for a 718 in carbine red, I’d defo consider that wrap though!
Did it feel like a true upgrade for you ?
I love my Cayman S, It almost kills my experience with front engine vehicles after a long drive & switch. Great video Sam.
This is vintage Sam. Love this video. Music on point too. I was a bit worried over the last few weeks that your videos weren't really up to your standards. But Sam's back baby
Something is off with this channel. It seems, like Paul SOL, he hasn't really adapted to the changing trends and is slowly being left behind. Shame because ive followed him from the beginning. Sam if you are reading this, you are playing it too safe.
Agree,come on Sam.Paul lost it I feel.Shmee killing it atm
Vintage? He's 16 years old, albeit balding waaay prematurely.
Another great real life review! This is how we drive our cars....
I must say, I've never been disappointed by Sam's choice of intro music. It's on point everytime. 👌
I have the same issue with my passenger seat belt rattling UNTIL I discovered the clip on the belt. Raise it right up the top so it keeps the clip at the very top and then doesn't rattle :-)
Didn't realise it was Crayon underneath, get that bloody wrap off - Crayon is mega!
x o also he paid extra for that color lmao
If you push back up passenger seatbelt to the top next to the facia it clips into place and stops movement, designed to perfection.
I miss the flat 6 sound still, like a void in my heart :(
Thank you for the review. I'm no longer considering this car, but will stretch the finances to get a proper 911. I've haven't owned a new one in ages ('87 930) and expect to be properly blown away ;-)
Fantastic video, as always Sam! It really shines through, that you put such a big effort into these videos!
Greetings from Denmark
Glad you picked up on the knocking seat belt, my 718 Boxster drives me mad!
I live on the road and have worked in most of the major cities of the US. As such, a lightweight car with adequate power with a dash of sportiness is perfect. Fuel economy is important and of course insurance costs matter as well. So in some ways, this car is perfect for me. As it is, I drive a BMW M2. It has a rough ride but it fits the bill as well. If I was settled down then a regular high-performance car might be okay but the extra weight and expense might be tough to accept. To summarize, the 718 is not for everybody but for the right people, it would be a joy.
Maybe get the 360 shipped down to Top Marques, drive the 718 down via some Swiss alpine roads, then use the 360 while you're there, before shipping them both home.
... i should add I drive an 11 year old 987 boxster... but i added a Remus exhaust and it transformed the engine note, I love the sound and could happily keep the car till I die... the noise gave me that tingle that made all the difference. it's no way near as fast as yours but it's not all about speed in my book.
Great vid, I've had mine for 16 months and its AMAZING! Miami blue ;)
The exhaust note isn't great but its much better in real life trust me people turn their heads when I start it up or rev it.
SAM:
The seat belt I was told about when buying, you simply push it to the top and its fine.
Mine has rattles too! I got one fixed, something in the back panel work. Other one comes from parcel shelf, just tighten it up, it gets loose. And a bit of squeak from the seat adjuster near my shoulder. BUT then I get into my friends cars and theirs sound like cheap plastic rattling everywhere so we're just being perfectionists haha
You’ll sell this within 3 months… You don’t seem to be too crazy about it, Sam
Yeah I felt like he was digging for excuses to get rid of it...
Obviously he is a car youtuber, and to keep his channel interesting, he needs to swap cars. Although the Cayman is a freakin' good car, there are better cars out there!
seems pointless for these car vloggers to buy cars since they fly around all the time and test drive tons of cars.
A few videos ago he said he’s looking at getting the new vanquish as a replacement
I don't think you understand how much money UA-camrs make. A general amount is $2 per thousand views, although some have way higher cpm and some have less but being as Sam is highly family friendly I'd say it's on the high side. Especially if they're smart about how they approach sponsorships and brand deals. Sam seems like an intelligent guy, so I'm sure he's smart about his finances. If you think about financing cars, a few thousand dollars/pounds probably doesn't have a massive impact on his revenue every month.
Finally got around to test drives at the local dealer. Tried a pdk S and manual GTS. Plenty of power and it did not sound as horrible inside as it does driving by. But the turbo lag just saps the car of its essential goodness. This platform has always been defined by its responsiveness to driver input. Prefer any of the previous versions, or a 996 for that matter.
Watching in 2024 and wow what an amazing spec this is!
Love the cayman 718 looks. But would have to get the 981 GTS over it.
Joe Harris Is the 981 completely sold out? Are there still new 981s out there? In dealerships or factory?
Install Gentoo Lots available second hand, base 981 caymans are hitting low £30k, good spec 981 cayman S are holding their money much like the 981 cayman GTS’s (high £40k up to £60k)
I agree. My 981 GTS sounds so much better and even though its slower than the 718 that n/a flat 6 is so much more fun especially with my 6M.
It's not about the speed with the Cayman, I always compare it to my old rover mini, they are great cars to throw around a bend. Straight lines are boring.
i'm a month late but I just bought a 981 boxster GTS two months ago. Trust me, loads available. You will not regret it if you get one
Got rid of all the rattles in mine. It was a rattlefest before. Experience with changing all the audio in my college days cars paid off. The passenger seatbelt. Use foam on both sides. Trim the foam to shape. Make it look neat 👌
Sam, quick tip for future videos. It's fine to re-introduce yourself for new viewers, but please don't immediately follow this up with "please subscribe!". If they are new viewers and haven't yet subscribed, they are watching this to see if you're interesting and fun to watch. Which at this moment they don't yet know, because they video's is barely 30 seconds old. It's very likely going to put them off if you haven't shown them a video yet.
Two amazing things about this vid. Agree with other posts that the editing and production quality is top notch. Absolutely amazing. Also amazing that it wasn't raining during half of the UK sourced shots!
I sat in one today. Next to NO interior lights! just three small bleak ones in the front and two even bleaker in the rear. So it'll be a dark experience if the sun is not out, not mentioning in the dark!
I have one piece of advice if you plan on ordering one of these. Get the smokers package, it puts a cover on that hole in the lower console by your elbow and its $0. It just finishes off that part nice and I have no idea why its an option, it should just be on all 718s.My 718S is to be here this May and cant wait to get it on a track. And give my old (1984) 911 a rest from thrashing
Will you buy aston martin vantage ?
Slide the plastic thingy up on the passenger seatbelt to hold the plug thingy high up . No more rattles.
Wow I cant wait for mine to come in I purchase the 718 Cayman S 2021 Today and arrives on 1/15/21 after watching your video no the waiting is going to be longer. Thanks for all the info.
I agree, the passenger seatbelt can make a noise, but if you slide the retaining clip up it stops it. I also find that with the driver's window down you get a lot of buffeting at speed. Apart from that, I love my Cayman! :)
I‘m enjoying my Cayman, too. It‘s not an 911, and I think that I should switch back… but then it feels just RIGHT with the Cayman.
Lovely video summing up the Cayman. I think objectively it's a much more capable car than the 981 and the fact that you're using it so much is a testament to how good it is. You always hear people say how usable sports and supercars are these days but rarely will you ever see someone using them on a daily basis so I love that you're doing exactly that. And maybe it's not a car you're ever going to adore on the same level as your 360 for example but I do think there's another side to the Cayman that you're maybe yet to explore so I'd be totally happy with you keeping it for another 6 months or so, it's definitely one of my favourite cars that you've owned and that I've been most interested in.
You should've bought a Boxster. The convertible version would make you smile more.
Great review, really like the amount of detail you’ve included. I’ve been hesitant about the controversy behind the 4cyl but you look like you don’t seem to mind. I’m feeling convinced. The wrap is a very classy touch, well done. Matt
I never fell in love with my cayman s, until I took it on track and now I have a hard time coming up with a car to replace it.
Sam, you should get a 981 Cayman GTS, (I'd say GT4 but those are almost undaily-able) they sound the absolute beans.
Great video Sam...have watched all your stuff as I am due to collect my new 718 Cayman next Tuesday...Guards Red...sports exhaust and 20" Carrera S black alloys. Can't wait. After a BMW 440i M-Sport thought I would like a change. Waiting to see what you do about the exhaust note!!! Cheers
Oh and yeah its FAST! My mate is an advanced police driver, he emptied my petrol tank in 45 mins but fuck me it was fun! 130 on a duel carriage way! Get someone who can drive to show you if you can't yourself, it's amazing to see what it can do
I saw ur car in London last week it looks great
absolutely PERFECT car. i just cant get over the engine note though :(
4 cylinders on a Cayman takes most of the magic out of it. The last generation 3.4 was the one to have, the 718´s will not be sought after in the aftermarket.
Great video Sam, but the 981 flax 6 sound is like 50% of why the Cayman is the best car for the money (imo).
718 is a brilliant and fast car but is the extra speed and power really worth not having that sweet naturally aspirated flat 6 sound?
Agreed. The 981 GTS > any 718.
981 sounds so much better and is much more fun to drive.
When you don't use the whole car, you do loose something. That is why so many love the Mazda MX-5.
God I love that color.
I thought the green was paint. I like it. The original Chalk color isn't bad either. Black interiors always get very hot in summer. Thanks.
the "rattles" could also be from your partial disassembly while wrapping it, ...
also, this "4 cylinder turbo charged" engine is for emissions, you know this global warming thing and such, ..! :-/
RenéRebe the sound is still unexcusable
did not test drive it yet, but not each car can be an air cooled 911 ;-)
Turbo engines generally produce more emissions under acceleration and use more gas when compared to a NA engine. I think the main reason they used it is for packaging and torque.
"In gasoline engines, turbocharging enables downsizing which improves fuel economy by 5-20%." www.sae.org/learn/content/wb1018/
" Using a smaller, turbocharged engine can reduce fuel consumption by 2 to 6% for equal vehicle performance, saving you money and reducing your impact on the environment." www.nrcan.gc.ca/energy/efficiency/transportation/cars-light-trucks/buying/16747
2.5's real consumption is over the 3.4 during a test drive. I experienced it physically. The only improvement of consumption is on stable speed on motorway. Great. But we don't buy a Porsche for motorway.
Maybe the Non-S would have been better for the driving you have been doing. I am looking into getting a Cayman and everyone says to get the S model, but I would be daily driving it to work which is mainly highway driving and I do not plan on tracking it, so maybe the non-S would work for me as well? I can load up on nice interior options along with sports Chrono and PASM.
Surprised it doesn’t have that excitement factor to make you giggle
I just bought a 2018 Cayman S two weeks ago and put in just over 500 miles. I really love it. My first Cayman S was 2008 model then a 2012 Cayman R. I replaced the "little brother Porsche" with a 2015 Carrera with Aerokit package, PDK and Sport Chrono. After almost four years, I replaced it with the new 2018 Cayman S again with Sport Chrono and PDK. The Cayman S with all the performance options is definitely faster and handle better than the 2015 Carrera and the most important factor, it is US$35,000 cheaper!! The 4 cylinder Turbo charge engine is magnificent and I don't feel turbo lag at all. The mid engine configuration does provide great handling and has much better mileage than the Carrera. It is the perfect sport car for daily driving. Highly recommended.
It’s the best 718 review
Take it to the NC500, perfect size car for that and you might just fall in love with it...
Pull the seat belt end to the top and push the little plastic slider up underneath it so it gets held at the top where the shoulder is and that should stop it from rattling
Spray a small amount of silicone spray in the seat belt roller on the pillar and pull it out a few times. It'll spring back properly then and might stop it flopping in the wind lol
Hi Sam, thanks for the nice overview. Everything shows that the Cayman S is a practical car. The petrol consumption is pleasantly low, but not exceptionally low. It is not yet comparable with my fuel consumption in a 124 Spider 170 BHP. On a long trip through central Europe my consumption is around 45 mpg (petrol RON 98). And the 124 Spider also sounds a lot better than the Porsche. But you also make it clear to the viewer that in those 10,000 mls you have not built up an emotional bond with this car. I am looking forward to your next Daily Driver.
Sam, I got one of the last 981 Caymans about 18 months ago, and like you use it as a daily. After 23K Miles it is still amazing just how good it is at being a car. If I were you I be sure to drive it some on a warm dry roads over the spring and summer because during fall and winter it is hard to use the sports part of a modern Porsche. I am a hold and keep type of driver and this one will likely be in my possession for a very long time, since it is nice to have a small light car that can do anything.
Don't replace the 718 cayman s with the new vantage Sam!, just rewrap it to mettallic orange, install a loud aftermarket exhaust and gorgeous aftermarket wheels.. It would be a dream daily you would ever own and it is also a perfect car to sit next to the ferrari 360 in front of your house..
When I get mine I might consider this colour! It has so much presence!
I purchased an 06 CS a few months before he purchased this and put 10k on in just a few days ago (purchased with 14k on it). 1 issue in 10k miles. Check engine fixed with a new gas cap.
Great video. I love the new filming style.
Sam, maybe it's time for Germany... Autobahn and Nurburgring would be great content and an opportunity to explore the real limits of your car. I think it's brilliant already.
The passenger seatbelt on my Mercedes A45 rattles on the side of the passenger seat so it’s not just Porsche & still German. Mercedes have been good enough to make the side of the passenger seat magnetic so it will stick to it & not rattle. Not sure if Porsche would have thought of the same but worth a look 👍🏾
Another great review, made all the better that it's your daily. Thanks for making constantly great content 👍
I like the original colour - it grows on you. In fact, isn’t it strange how we acclimatise to new car shapes and colours over time. For example, I thought the Meccan looked strange when it first came out, but now think it looks really cool. Strange the way the brain works.
Track it! Track it!!
Performance wise. Thumbs up for the 718, especially S trim. Damn good in that area. Fun? Overall enjoyment? Yes, but I still like the 981S. It just feels funner...probably the 6 sound.
That's the thing about modern Porsche cars, they are competent as all heck and absolutely as capable as you will ever need a sports car to be. But maybe they are lacking a little bit in emotion because they are so buttoned down and efficient at what they do. Still, great review Sam. I appreciate your work.
I have a 992 and have the same problem with the passenger seat belt banging the plastic on the side of the seat when not in use - very irritating! The wrap looks great.
Great cars I’ve owned Boxter and Boxter S, fantastic cars around town and both used on long European tours. Also with Boxters you can get the sunshine!
OMFG, YES to th’seatbelt battering against the passenger side, Sir! I’m genuinely aggrieved and sad to see they haven’t sorted that out! Baxter’ gets right on my fricken wick! He is forgiven however, for being oh so super, squat’n’saucy! ;) In related news: Bax is a 2014 S with Chrono, and we’ve currently done just over 15,000 together - the fuel economy I find staggeringly good for what he is (450 miles a tank if ridden soft like an Eeyore, hardly half that if I’m galloping along like I’m Shadowfax), so I TOTALLY felt you during your rhapsody at that! I was like, “Yes YES! Aren’t they, though!”. I enjoy driving pretty much anything with an engine, so I’d love to have a play in the 718 for its drive and handling (interested in what the shifts feel like in this comparably via paddle, due to the switch to turbo), as well as the increase in mpg and whether it feels like a worthy trade from the six cylinder in daily life as a ‘road car sports car’ type thang of an experience! Having a nose for its’ ‘MmmOOFishness’, any lover of this road-smoochin’ manufacturer knows - seems to go without saying; Porsche pretty much full stop demands my attention aesthetically, irrelevant of the model, colour etc (or potential moron driving it! And also for these brackets... good grief and go you on that colour - it’s absolutely delicious 😋). Mostly I’m intrigued after knowing Bax this long, one of his successor’ feels like just to be in, inside the cab tootling along on a journey. I can’t say I aren’t equally intrigued to know, if the cup holders that scare the shite out of me every time I ‘click’ them (click? You call that a ‘click’, Porsche? Cos I call it a scary-ass fucking CLACK!) out to use them, has been softened somewhat 😬😂😂😂
Y’video was awesome...thank you, thankyooow! 😁👌🏼 I hope you continue to enjoy your Cayman if you have still have it 😁
It will not rattle,you have plastic holder on belt,just lift it up,i had same problem.
My favorite wheels are those like yours.
a few WHAT on the interior???? 5:34
Quality of your production here is through the roof. Good job. Great colour. Much better than the Crayon!
Had delivery of the first GTS 718, start of the year. Much recommended :-)
I have an 08 987 Cayman (with a proper flat 6 and accompanying exhaust note!) - agree about useability - + they are an absolute bargain for the time being, and will shortly be rising in value. Mine also PASM, Sports Chrono plus, Bose, sat nav etc.. all for less than 20k.