And a far sweeter flat 6. Loved my Cayman 981S, brilliant car and was my first Porsche which got me hookedGazoak 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.
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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.
Our stable:
- 992 Carrera T - manual - Ruby Star Neo - Carrera Excl. wheels (2023)
- BMW 240i xDrive (G42) - Portimao Blue - AC Schnitzer tune
ex: 981 Cayman GTS, Macan S Diesl, Macan Turbo, 991.2 Carrera S, 718 Cayman GTS, i30 N, 718 Cayman GTS 4.0
- 992 Carrera T - manual - Ruby Star Neo - Carrera Excl. wheels (2023)
- BMW 240i xDrive (G42) - Portimao Blue - AC Schnitzer tune
ex: 981 Cayman GTS, Macan S Diesl, Macan Turbo, 991.2 Carrera S, 718 Cayman GTS, i30 N, 718 Cayman GTS 4.0
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.
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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!
Simon
Sold: 2016 Rhodium Silver Macan 2.0
Sold: 2013 Platinum Silver 911 (991.1) C2
Sold: 2017 Carmine Red Panamera 4
Mine: 991.2 Carrera T Racing Yellow 06/04/2018
Sold: 2016 Rhodium Silver Macan 2.0
Sold: 2013 Platinum Silver 911 (991.1) C2
Sold: 2017 Carmine Red Panamera 4
Mine: 991.2 Carrera T Racing Yellow 06/04/2018
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?
So I chopped the 981 in for a diesel Macan!! Go figure?
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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!
Our stable:
- 992 Carrera T - manual - Ruby Star Neo - Carrera Excl. wheels (2023)
- BMW 240i xDrive (G42) - Portimao Blue - AC Schnitzer tune
ex: 981 Cayman GTS, Macan S Diesl, Macan Turbo, 991.2 Carrera S, 718 Cayman GTS, i30 N, 718 Cayman GTS 4.0
- 992 Carrera T - manual - Ruby Star Neo - Carrera Excl. wheels (2023)
- BMW 240i xDrive (G42) - Portimao Blue - AC Schnitzer tune
ex: 981 Cayman GTS, Macan S Diesl, Macan Turbo, 991.2 Carrera S, 718 Cayman GTS, i30 N, 718 Cayman GTS 4.0
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