2015 Porsche Boxster GTS FIRST DRIVE REVIEW

MotoMan drives the 330 HP 2015 Porsche Boxster GTS to determine what the sum of the many different parts that make up the GTS spec of this Porsche Boxster add up to . . .

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[jandejong]

I am fortunate enough to own a Boxster GTS and without a doubt i would take the Boxster over the Cayman. Nothing beats a ragtop with wind going thru the cabin. It is so joyful to drive especially with the sport exhaust engaged. It makes you smile everytime!

[JacobFrey]

The profile of that GTS is simply beautiful.  And the sound that the engine makes combined with the PDK sounds so wicked good!  Definitely NOT a girls car.

[The_Stick]

This is the soundtrack that made me fall in love with water cooled Porsches. The new 4.0L is epic, but the 981 generation cars still sound better. Thanks MotoMan!

[bradleypartridge]

I recently traded in my 2010 Cayman S for a highly optioned 2016 Boxster GTS. I really wanted to go back to a convertible, so I did expensive research included every possible on-line review as well as driving the new Boxster 718 as a potential replacement. I have to admit it was Motoman’s face at 4:36 of this video that finally convinced me to go with the flat six over the new Turbo 4. I have never regretted it. The noise with the top down is my favorite aspect of this amazing car. Such a huge upgrade from my Cayman S which served me well for 6 years. Thanks Motoman.

[klausgev]

I always preferred the idea of a coupe over a convertible - until I actually drove a Boxter.  Simply an amazing car.

[ProBleMatic]

One of the best car reviews I have ever watched. Now a huge fan of the Boxster GTS!

[paulstabin]

One of the very best reviewers out there!
I would take the Boxster. But then, I have test driven several Boxsters, never a Cayman. Unlike many cars where they later put out a topless version, the Boxster is the original, the Cayman came much later. And it shows. If I didn't need more seats/storage and less maintenance costs, this would be #1 on my list. Yes, over a 911. Even slightly over the Lotus. Which is still the gold standard for handling and steering.
I love my Civic Type R, and am truly blessed to have it. But I doubt anyone in a Porsche GTS looks wistfully at my Honda. Unless they have just paid for maintenance. And then, for sure.

[alexandervanwyk]

Agree, this is just perfect. I have never enjoyed a car ever like this. Still after couple of years, I just can not part with it. Built quality, second to none, economy excellent, performance enough, maintenance dirt cheap. THE PERFECT SPORTS CAR for me (and my boys!) Like they say, use it everyday, then just change the wheels and head for the track, have enormous fun, drive back, wash 'n shine her, put those magnificent low profile Carrera OEM's back on and next day off to church again. Awesome car. Life's too short not driving a Porsche.

[ricosun]

I am proud to say i have this car, and every time i drive i feel ecstasy! Please if you have the chance own one, you wont regret it !

[brendonwalsh]

Just bought a GTS sold my 987.2 and have not stopped smiling the Boxster GTS is an awesome car

[ischemic]

I'm glad you comment on the power to weight ratio! It gets lost in car talk with all of these giant horse power numbers.

[skidpad]

981 boxters all have a magnesium roof with cloth covering.
 

FYI 911 may be the icon but it feels huge compared to the boxter and is more of a executive car. Boxter is much more fun..
2015 GTS owner

[santiagoepark]

Bought it this year because of your review. It's perfect!

[sfbassist]

Personally, I would stick with the Boxster GTS regardless. Unless you are a serious serious driver, I doubt that what you are doing with your Porsche on any-given-weekend outshines the fun factor of a ragtop. In my my head the "I'd take the Cayman" trope is a car nerd myth.

[wesleyrice]

I really enjoyed the layout of this video. Aged like a fine wine. I hope you can do another one on the 981 Boxster S and how it compares for the money is today's used car market.

[KHAEntertainment]

I've never been a big Porsche fan but this car made me change my mind, and I didn't even get to drive it!

[JamesH]

I'm happy with the Caymen being hard top only and the Boxster being a canvas soft top. If you look at say the M4 convertible, to me the hard top roof just doesn't look right and takes away the look of the car. Nice review.

[mrkruger]

Nothing in its class can touch it! Best car in its class for sure! Mercedes SLK can only dream to be as good as this!

[alexstern]

I'm so pissed Motoman has been around 6 years and I only discovered it 6 months ago. Not that I haven't gone way back to see old vids but still. Awesome show awesome gts video.

[DiedBrees]

I would still go for the Boxster GTS over the Cayman with some sunroof. Having the top totally down still gives a different dimension to driving. Let's keep the panoramic sunroof on the spouse's SUV 😜