2018 Porsche 718 Cayman GTS vs Boxster GTS Review

We go for a drive in the 2018 Porsche Cayman GTS and Porsche Boxster GTS

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[NA-duvm]

Moral of the story is buy any Porsche and you'll be happy.

[harrismi]

The 911 will always have the name recognition, but these might be the better sports car.

[davidranderson]

That intro! Swapping cars to the beat is so good!

[danielecke]

Y’all are the best car channel on YouTube. Thanks so much for putting these videos together!

[ian_b]

Hey guys, love your reviews...
FYI The ugly water marks behind the left front wheel is from overfilling the windshield washer bottle.
What you see on the side of the car comes out of the overflow.

[_nisty]

LOVE that camera angle in the boxter while yuri is talking about his love of driving. Very well done review.

[kylehood]

Porsche Carrera T and the Caymen GTS are the reasons I try in school. The dream car

[BLBBOY]

Just got a 2006 cayman s-manual-sport chrono. They are the best car for the price. 3.4 liter flat six. Pulls in any gear and handles so well.

[vivamia]

I’m happy with my 718 Cayman GTS, manual. I also like the 911, but there is something about the modern styling and mid engine design of the Cayman that appeals to me. If I had a 911, it would possibly be the Carrera T manual. The Cayman caught my attention ever since the first generation. Your neighbors green Cayman looks great!

[JamalPennant]

Great video as always. Highlight of the vid " The FType is like a girl you meet at a Iron maiden concert, the Porsche is like a girl you take to your parents. Was the girl ( porsche) at the concert also. Nope. You sure cause this girl can sure scream" hahah!! I applaud whoever came up with that one 👏🏾

[mikenormandy]

I see a new SraightPipes video, I click immediately - I could be dying in the hospital, I click. Dying in a helicopter crash, I click. Stranded on a dessert island, I click! Question for you guys...Are Donny and Kevskipops' the only Patreon supporters with boxes? lol - I love you guys!

[aneebaba]

Do appreciate the conversion guys! I was typing this comment as you started saying that lol.

My friend back home, relatively new family physician, bought a Caymen GT4, mostly for track use (Portland International Raceway, in Oregon), but he drives an A3 as his daily. I sat in it, but it was at a family dinner at night, so didn't get to rid in it.

As for these two...convertible would be fun honestly..

[McFlyy]

Top down. Tunes way up. I used to have my top down in my S2000 in the winter (heater on though lol). Great vid again guys.

[varnster]

Had a 911 and now a 718 Boxster S. much prefer the boxster both in looks and pure fun factor.

[Roo-nj]

Great review guys!!, but I own both a 2017 Cayman 718 with sport exhaust and a 2018 Subaru WRX STi Type RA, and no the exhaust note idle nor wide open is not even remotely similar.
Awesome content. I watch every episode.
Cheers.

[derae]

Solid review. I recently bought a 2018 with 20k miles on it. The PADM failed immediately after I drove it off the lot, but fortunately the dealer is repairing it. I'm really looking forward to living with the car and getting it on the track. It's my first Porsche.

[TheComp_Troller]

18:48 - The look of surprise, then sudden disappointment! Priceless!

[seinsmeld]

My 09 Boxster S manual was near perfect. I recently traded it for my 16 GT4. The Boxster never failed me in the 100, 000 km that I owned it. You gotta love a Porsche.

[TKmotivation-]

How could anyone give these guys a thumbs down? Most entertaining car channel on youtube. Kudos guys!