The Base Porsche 718 Cayman Ep 8 — The 2.0 Engine, the manual, the winter and stuff I don't like

What is it like to live with the 300 hp 2.0 flat-four engine?
How the manual gearbox affects the experience?
What is it like to drive the Porsche in winter?
What is it that I don'd like about the Cayman?
Answering most common questions by summing up the impressions after 10 months of ownership.

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[jonfrench]

Absolutely the best and most authentic review. Totally fed up with 1 day journalists banging on about how it doesn’t sound like a flat 6, of course it doesn’t, it has its own flat 4 charm and i personally really like it. I have an almost identical car, bought used, agate gray, manual, rear screen wiper and am absolutely loving it. This coming from a succession of 911’s, the cayman for me just represents the best of porsche, small, nimble and drippingly gorgeous to look at. Keep the videos coming mike, there’s an absence of genuine reviews that portray the ownership experience.

[gregblack]

I absolutely want a manual base Cayman .Going to be my retirement present to myself .

[dan_crouch]

This was such a refreshing change of pace in online car reviews. I actually came back a couple times to make sure I watched it thoroughly. It was so thoughtfully and intelligently put together that I didn't want to miss anything. Thank you! Subscribed.

[Acct]

Proper driving, and a thoughtful take on the base spec Cayman. Amazing job Forever Manual!

[capuchinseven]

I adore my T, best car I’ve ever owned and love it far more than my 981.

[DogtaInc]

I've never seen such a comprehensive review before. Well done! I am a fan of the base 718 Cayman myself, and I agree that most "petrolhead" out there didn't give the 4 cylinder engine of this car enough credit. It sounds great if you ask me.

[Beauchee]

All your fault now ! After seeing your reviews I decide to order my first Porsche; base Cayman with the 6 speed (in GT silver metallic). Now the waiting game begins. Thanks for the great review.

[Karbonis]

Amazing review, this is the best take on the base 718 yet. I have a 'big engine, high number of cylinders' obsessed friend who is religiously against these new, small engined sport cars, and yet when I showed up with the 2.0 718 he was absolutely in love with it, and swore I must have done some modifications because it sounds too good for a 4 cylinder. Anyone shitting on the sound just haven't heard it in real life.

[Brightsparks]

Excellent analysis and interesting commentary on the Camyamn 2.0T. Having owned several Boxter 981 2.7 Manual cars I have recently changed to the Cayman 2.0T PDK. Like many Porsche fans I had anguished over the move away from a flat six engine but having driven the 981S and 718 2.0T back to back I chose the 718, mainly due to the flexibility and linear power delivery. Good to see someone covering the 'base' model as so much content is focussed on the 2.5 and higher end models.

[pabloalejandroperez]

Great video again! I love seeing 718 base view reviews!

[chrisnelson]

Really great review! I have a 718 T and I absolutely love it - the 6-speed manual is engaging, and despite less bhp than my previous 911S, I love this car even more. Cheers and happy driving.

[wazzimachine]

Awesome video and a great perspective of the base cayman, an amazing car!

[nicholasnighswander]

Very instructive and useful video on the Cayman.

[uniwerksdesign]

This is an excellent review Mike! Well done!

[eddiee]

Great video. Thank you for sharing your experiences with the 718 Cayman. I picked up mine a couple of months ago and love every minute of driving

[CapitulationTrader]

Thank you Michael. I really enjoy your videos about this car. You do a great job communicating valuable information about the car and your experiences. Cheers from Boston

[carminered]

the perfect car in any config. mid engine manual will always be the goat sports car

[yinglunxi]

Just found your video yesterday, really appreciated all your detailed explanations in every video sir. As you said in the comments, the exist of 718 might upset some of enthusiasts, but it’s a profitable idea for the company and makes 718 base model more reachable for Porsche fans. Sadly I’m a “poor” Chinese owner of 718, but the baby 718 with 250hp still is a great fun when driving in city flows and winding mountain roads. I enjoyed my car a lot in a year of ownership, and would definitely keep this car as a daily. Looking forward to more of your quality videos😃

[adammarkowitz]

Excellent and informed review, sir. I've had both the 718 base(Boxster) 2.0 and the 718 Cayman S(both manual). Both seemed quick, neither lacked for performance, two amazing cars. As you said, people don't buy these cars for drag racing, but no one will complain about the performance, and nothing is more fun to drive.

[danielneal]

Great update - my Aventurine 6MT 2.0 is supposed to get here in March. From what you've described, I think it's going to be everything I want from it.