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Re: A Carmine Red Cayman 718 S and other Porsches
Posted: Wed May 16, 2018 3:28 pm
by VanB
Gazoak wrote: ↑Wed May 16, 2018 1:54 pm
My wife has one currently (718S Boxster) whilst her Macan is in for a headlight fault and although it has PSE and is very quick I can't stand the sound or the way the power is delivered with the turbo flat four (all or nothing). I also had a drive at PEC in 2017 and it just doesn't do it for me. I much prefer my Cayman 981S.
And a far sweeter flat 6. Loved my Cayman 981S, brilliant car and was my first Porsche which got me hooked
A Carmine Red Cayman 718 S and other Porsches
Posted: Wed May 16, 2018 4:43 pm
by Semerka
In our experience, the 718 is an improved machine of the already very good 981 in terms of chassis, how planted it is and sharpness of steering. Admittedly, it is not a gentleman's sports car, it's a hooligan that sometimes sounds like a motorbike, but makes you giggle.
Re: A Carmine Red Cayman 718 S and other Porsches
Posted: Wed May 16, 2018 5:40 pm
by VanB
I think the 718 is generally very highly thought of except for the engine noise. I haven't driven one so can't compare the two but a friend of mine recently swapped her 981 Cayman S for a 718 Cayman GTS and thinks it's the nuts. Now with performance encroaching firmly into 911 territory it has to be the bargain sports car of the moment.
Re: A Carmine Red Cayman 718 S and other Porsches
Posted: Wed May 16, 2018 7:15 pm
by Wing Commander
happy days wrote: ↑Wed May 16, 2018 9:50 am
Aha!My 50p is safe!
Re: A Carmine Red Cayman 718 S and other Porsches
Posted: Wed May 16, 2018 7:16 pm
by Wing Commander
smithy37 wrote: ↑Wed May 16, 2018 1:43 pm
The original widow maker. Love it.
If I’m ever down your neck of the woods Simon you can tick driving a Cayenne Turbo off your list.
Cheers, Smithy. It would be an honour!
Re: A Carmine Red Cayman 718 S and other Porsches
Posted: Wed May 16, 2018 7:20 pm
by Wing Commander
Gazoak wrote: ↑Wed May 16, 2018 1:54 pm
My wife has one currently (718S Boxster) whilst her Macan is in for a headlight fault and although it has PSE and is very quick I can't stand the sound or the way the power is delivered with the turbo flat four (all or nothing). I also had a drive at PEC in 2017 and it just doesn't do it for me. I much prefer my Cayman 981S.
I think that I might prefer a 981 Cayman, Cayman S, or yes - a GT4! Having said that, I still think that the 718 Cayman S is a great bit of kit!
Re: A Carmine Red Cayman 718 S and other Porsches
Posted: Thu May 17, 2018 11:49 am
by nsm3
I drove a few 718s while I owned the 981 CS, both standard and S versions and while there were some improvements in the steering feel/cabin tech, plus the S on the move, was noticeably quicker to accelerate in 718 format, I was always glad to get back in the 981. It was the 'Subaru' engine that was the spoiler for me. Great engine in its own right, but seemed a retrograde step in a F6 Porsche hierarchy?
So I chopped the 981 in for a diesel Macan!! Go figure?
Re: A Carmine Red Cayman 718 S and other Porsches
Posted: Thu May 17, 2018 12:53 pm
by Wing Commander
A Carmine Red Cayman 718 S and other Porsches
Posted: Thu May 17, 2018 3:09 pm
by Semerka
nsm3 wrote: ↑Thu May 17, 2018 11:49 am
I drove a few 718s while I owned the 981 CS, both standard and S versions and while there were some improvements in the steering feel/cabin tech, plus the S on the move, was noticeably quicker to accelerate in 718 format, I was always glad to get back in the 981. It was the 'Subaru' engine that was the spoiler for me. Great engine in its own right, but seemed a retrograde step in a F6 Porsche hierarchy?
So I chopped the 981 in for a diesel Macan!! Go figure?
Needs must, I suppose!
