Review: 2018 Porsche 718 Cayman GTS
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- čas přidán 28. 05. 2019
- I review this 2018 Porsche 718 Cayman GTS owned by Redline Reviews! Despite the change to a 4 cylinder engine, the Cayman is still a very impressive car, but is its as-tested price of over $94,000 justified? Watch the video to see, and let me know your thoughts on these in the comments! Also huge thanks to Redline Reviews for providing their Porsche to review! You can check out their channel here: / 2theredlinellc and make sure to subscribe for their awesome reviews and for updates on this Cayman!
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I gotta say that's pretty sexy. I especially like the profile. And the rear. And the front. :D Love that little dial on the steering wheel too.
Great review Matt! But you’ll need to try the launch control again another time because the engine didn’t rev up high enough when you tried it for some reason. We can’t wait to see your review on the Model 3 Performance next ;)
Thanks again Sofyan!
Another great review, Matt! Thanks to Soufyan (Redline) for making his car available. You guys are two of my favourite CZcams presenters. Good job!
I love my new Cayman 718 GTS... I love this car... I decided to drive the local 55 mph speed limit and managed 37.1 mpg... On a high speed run from Grand Junction Colorado to Los Angeles I averaged 27 mpg, but my over the road average speed was 79mph!!... The seats are amazing... I'm 6'1 220 and it fits like a glove... My day drive back to Los Angeles was 2,000 miles and I wasn't sore at all... Ive had it now for one month and its traveled thru 10 states so far... Getting ready to take it up the PCH to Seattle and then cut over to the midwest... Amazing Car... I can't wait to trade it in in about 3 years for a 2022 Cayman GT4... The GTS Cayman is Amazing!!...
Ima pull you over one day 😉
I always enjoy your reviews: your personality and your reactions are great. Keep it up!
Nice review, vid has a good pace, clear narrative and the Cayman 718 is sublime if continually under rated.
Matt's been damped and lined! Seriously love both you guys.
Yay!!! Ive been waiting for this review for months now!!! My day has been made Matt! Sounds great in the cabin as well! Awesome review Matt! Seemed like you were one with the car on this one! Great chemistry between you and the car!
I knew it! It's Sofyan's car.
So Matt reviewed a reviewer's car 😂👍
Well, he says it's his, but there is no way he could get a car unless he gets it under Redline Reviews, which it seems to be doing better. I remember him driving a crappy TSX and then an ILX. Both, this car and the tesla are under Redline Reviews.
Finally a sports car review!
I tried to count how many times he said "you know" during the review but it was so many I lost track. Other than that, great review! :)
Love the review as usual Matt. Keep it up! Love the channel and am saving up for a camera to start making my own!
14:31
Matt Welter you knew what we came for
lmao god bless you Matt Welter. You knew what we wanted.
I love seeing the crossover of the car youtube cinematic universe!
Really love this car. It’s my dream attainable car. I have watched a few of your videos and Do enjoy the production quality, the editing, camera angles etc. One criticism I would give is your heavy use on words like “cool” and “nice”. Also this next point is just a personal thing most of the extras on that car were added options and its hard to differentiate what someone buying a new Caymen would get compared to the car you reviewed. Otherwise a well put together review.
Was awesome to meet you at Indy Matt! Thanks again for doing your old intro for me - I'm sure people bug you for that all the time. If you're ever in the western NY area I have some cars you can review : ]
Thanks, it was great meeting you too! Feel free to send me an email of the cars you have, western NY isn’t too far so I should be able to get there eventually!
@@MattMaranMotoring Will do!
Great review, Matt. I've been in love with the Cayman since the very beginning and I'm looking forward to owning either a GTS or (hopefully) a GT4 eventually. I too really like the sound of the new flat 4 and Porsche actually improved it for the 2019 model year, making it a bit richer and deeper. I think there are a couple videos on YT comparing the sound of the 2018 vs the 2019, but I couldn't find them.
Interesting, thanks for the info!
That "nitro"-button on the steering wheel basically just is the kickdown-button from the gas pedal moved up to the steering wheel. :D
Great review Matt. I liked how you explained that to engineer/develop a mid-engined car using slightly more expensive lightweight materials costs more money than a run-of-a-mill affordable sportscar. Its good that you pointed out how screwed-together Porsches are too. And I agree, I don't have much of a problem with its sound because I like Subarus too - although given the choice, I'd probably go for a Cayman GT4 or a Supra still purely because of the sound that they make.
I always wonder who the people are who give a thumbs down on Matt's reviews. He always does an honest review.
Gregory Merritt Russian hatebots :D
Obviously Doug Demuro. Just kidding!
@@JeffKing310 I heard about Savage Geese throwing shade on Matt, and I have no idea what his issues might be, but it sure didn't get any respect from me, it's pretty childish and petty. I think he's projecting jealousy he has competition on CZcams. And that's just pathetic.
YEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS. Awesome collab idea!
Great car! Excellent and very fair review!
WhatsUpEverybodyMattMoran here for another car review!
Good collaboration you guys should do more
Hey Matt, how would you compare this 718 Cayman GTS to the previous generation Cayman with the 6 cyl engine? Also, how does the Cayman compare to the M2 Competition, in both Acceleration and handling? It appears the Cayman is both faster and better handling than the M2C. I would say how about compared to the M4 as price is more comparable, but M4 is much bigger and heavier and I know it doesn't handle as well. Porsche is the standard others are trying to compare to. Glad you enjoyed the car and it's nice to see you and Sofyan share cars and collaborate.
I've only driven the first gen Cayman and the 2016 GT4, so it's hard for me to compare to a previous gen regular Cayman. Haven't driven an M2 Competition yet, but it definitely felt sharper and faster than the regular M2, but the M2 also has a much lower price.
@@MattMaranMotoring thanks for the response! If you get a chance to drive the M2C or other like competitors, will be interesting to hear how they compare with you.
A very good review. Thank you! :)
Nice car and very good review!
Hey Matt! I’m looking at buying a 986 boxster S what’s your opinion on the older mid engined Porsche’s?
I haven't reviewed one but I drove a ton of them back when I worked at a Porsche dealer as a detailer. From a driving standpoint they're fun, but reliability is hit or miss. I've seen some that run forever without any major issues, while others just seem to be money pits. If reliability isn't too big a worry for you, I could work out well, otherwise I'd stay away from old German cars, most are money pits.
Great video. Thx!
Hey review a stock 2019 Audi rs3 and s4
How did the ride compare to GT4?
This was a little more compliant but honestly they felt pretty similar from what I remember of the GT4. It's been almost 4 years since I drove it.
Went on the Porsche website to build a Porsche. Yeah, gave up on the first options list.
So true. Let’s play a game called “build a $57k base Cayman into a $95k, overpriced leather stitched yellow atrocity!”
Porsche could learn something from two manufacturers that SIMPLIFY things....Audi group (VW) and Honda.
Justin B Porsche doesn’t want to simplify things. They want to have all of those options, that’s one of the reasons people love Porsche so much. You can make your car your own from factory.
Please Reviews on the 2019 Ford Ranger!
Love my 981 CS. Coming from a GT350 and no ragrets other than some power and snarl!
Sofyan went from the acura ilx to the cayman!
That's a mean machine, love it
The new Cayman GTS 4.0, with the flat 6 is only $87k.(Without options). It’s got same engine as the GT4 but its more of a “daily” then that GT4. It’s making the older GTS less desirable! But at $87k it’s still very expensive... especially with a couple of options you’re close to $100k for a small sports car.... but its the perfect Porsche! (or a GTS Boxster 4.0)
So will Redline Reviews review Matt’s Mustang?
He had a Bullitt press car a few weeks earlier so he already has a video coming on that.
Sad about it not being 6 cylinder with a manual, or even worse no Android Auto. Still looks cool. Also fuel economy isn't that good because it's a boxer engine. The Supra gets better fuel economy than the BRZ/86 because of the Inline design.
Please do more sports car reviews
I wish someone would loan you a Viper better yet an ACR, which i know you did a ride along. Would love to see your take on it though behind the wheel.
A review on an actual car? Hell yeah.
I considered getting an older low-mileage Cayman S with the 3.4 liter NA boxer engine before I finally decided to get a new 370Z sport coupe. I would not consider getting one of these turbo 4-cyl engine cars, especially at the inflated prices Porsche is asking.
The 370z cannot be compared to this beauty what's so ever, however I agree Porsche is asking for too much.
NOFATCHICK1 you’re so right, they can’t be compared. One has a baby motor and the almighty Z has the bare minimum number of cylinders for a grownup, 6 cylinders.
@@jonr7207 I have owned a 370z and a 718 Cayman. Loved the Z, but 718 Cayman is way nicer in every regard. Need to own one to understand.
Jason Feinberg interesting take! I’ve recently heard something similar and I appreciate you not lashing out. The car is stupid gorgeous, I imagine they’ve engineered it well
J. Reid Becker I would not buy a new cayman gts either. I had the base 718. It was super fun. I have a 93rx7 and a 458 Italia now. Cayman was sooooo fun. Congrats on your Z man. Great car. At the end of the day, they’re all just cars. We’re not married to them.
That screen needs to be edge to edge they also need both android auto and Apple car play as standard
yeah MATT!
It's hard to believe Porsche is still selling a sports car with 300 ft-lbs of torque. In 1974 the they offered 290 ft-lbs, same weight. No progress in 45 years?
Hey it's got a USB plug in the glovebox. Fair trade-off 😂
@@iHaveTheDocuments
But they lost the plaid, so not as fair. dfcporsche.com/news/Downtown+Porsche+Throwback+Thursday3A+Porsche+Interiors/16671/
Yeah. As if their 600-900 hp cars don't/didn't exist (Panamera Turbo S Hybrid; 911 Turbo S; Carrera GT; GT1; GT2; 918, etc.
@@msl5253
At the price point adjusted for inflation, Porsche has regressed. Even their higher HP cars do it with puny, low torque, extreme redlines that wear the engine out in 30K miles, thus the customer, not Porsche, takes it in the shorts. Engine wear as a fraction of industry standard is...
1 / (Red Line/5252)^2
So a 9000 RPM engine has 1/3rd the design life of standard.
@@135iN55
Do you know anything about Porsche's (and their philosophy, history, goals)), or are you just trolling!?
I'm almost afraid to hear the answer. 😲😟😲
Nonetheless (as you know), you're entitled to your opinion. And I hear ya. Gotta run at the moment
Thanks Matt, I'd only buy the manual. Nice review.
i’ve been looking all over the place for this car with low miles and it’s nonexistent in michigan.. gonna have to visit the dealership and get robbed a few extra grand.
14:33 - the moment you all want to see. You are welcome!
You should always be careful twisting your little knob
I'd only get it with a manual transmission. If I'm going to buy a pure sports car like this, it has to be a manual.
Vernon Price 100% agree, I just commented the same. The nano second difference is not even debatable. 99% of porsche owners never take the to the track so even that argument is tenuous. If it’s to make it easier in city traffic then simply this is the wrong car for you.
You looked like you had more fun in the Supra to be honest
When you watch the reviews on these 718 GTS cars the big grin on the faces of the reviewers says it all.
Your reaction are the best 😉😆 #AdrenalinaPura
Not enough specifics.
14:25
Trust me you won't regret it!
I appreciate that you referenced the Supra a couple of times since these two compete for the same space but with the Cayman GTS going for $40,000 more, it's a tough argument to make. The Supra is getting immense praise from reviewers (while demonized by keyboard warriors), but I just wish it was more attractive. I know it looks better in person but I don't think it will age well.
Looks are always subjective but I do think the Supra is a way better value since it at least uses the straight six turbo compared to this 4 popper at 40k more.
@@caglioso Totally agree. At $50-55k, the Supra seems like a relative bargain. And after the dealer markups die off, I'll be taking a serious look.
I remember the few times I had a chance to drive this.
Especially in manual form although the pdk was great.
It has superb balance, and a almost perfect man machine cooperation aspect to it.
Not the fastest, or technically even the best handling, but a perfect balance in looks and performance.
Having said that I preferred the 911's including the GT3 and regular versions, something about the larger size, more weight, smoother ride, more room, and of course V6, that make it feel like a better all around car to me especially for longer trips, but the 911 is priced out of most people's price range even used.
I definitely would not turn down, the 718 in any version, but I really feel the V6 makes this car better in almost every way.
Although the lighter one will handle better, and may be even a little faster, but the turbo fours just have to work to hard, I love the effortless power of the V6.
Maybe some type of light hybrid is in the future for this car to bring the feel of a V6's effortless power back.
Tigerex966 please stop saying V6
They have a horizontal 6. H6. :D
"Ditched the flat 6 for a turbo 4, but also got a very nice refresh"
Pretty sure you need to count the drive-line changes as part of the refresh there Matt.... In which case I think this was a terrible refresh. Hah
BigHeadClan couldn’t agree more. It’s the evoque of Porsche
As an owner of a Cayman and now 911, I won't apologize for those cup holders, they're largely useless
Kayone73 I actually like them! I have a 997 and they do a good job of holding a small Mcdonalds cup of coffee in place. It doesn't really work for tall drinks or bottles, though.
I put my stainless steel water bottle in there and it’s positioned right in front of the AC vent so it keeps my beverage nicely chilled
I'm on my 2nd 911, 997.2 S, and 991.2, base. I have no problem with the cup holders. I actually think it's a good design and they work well. I don't like the location on 992/911, right in line with that "Braun Razor" shiftier.
"Maybe because I'm a Subaru Fan" That sounded Cliche AF coming from Matt Maran
You are not doing a proper cayman review cruising around at 35mph in residential neighborhoods... or doing 70mph in a strait line on the interstate. You need to throw that thing through corners at twice the posted speed limit to really understand what makes them special... sorry normally love your reviews.
May just be respecting the car since it belongs to a buddy of his
Ay! Delaware in the house
Ayyyy Delaware!
:s at low revs it did not sound good
Porsche is best sports car!
Which Porsche?????
sofyan probably filming loll
matt doesn't want to hurt his friend's feelings. He wants to say the supra is better
"You know"
14:25 everyone
Each to there own, and I appreciate the costs, but it always seems odd, or rather a missed opportunity, to get the GTS and to not option the GTS interior pack which is exclusive to this model. The spec across the whole car, both inside and out, is one of the worse I have seen. Amazing car, don’t get me wrong, I am even waiting for the 2019 GTS refresh (rumours of a flat 6) to buy, but again why buy the GTS and not take the GTS options? In summary, amazing car, dreadful spec (not even the extended leather dash, so it’s got the cheap plastic feel everywhere). And PDK? for a GTS?
14:30 you’re welcome
Ethan Jarrard not all heroes wear capes.
lol, thank you
Austin Bentley 😂😂
Some of us are actually here to watch a complete review, so you get a thumbs down.
@@dlg5485 I still watch the complete review, but sometimes I like to start it with the acceleration
Sofyan’s bae
If i have the money I'd take this over the BMW Supra.
80-100k euros for a 4 cylinder, you could get a 911 turbo with 480 ps and 6cylinder for 50-60k haha
Agreed. It’s batshit insane to have that kind of engine for a damn near 6 figure car.
Calisto Riviera is this car not 69,000?
Shunsui Kyoraku no this one is not. In the video where the cars owner (Sofyan from Redline Reviews) first gets the car he talks about price which was nearly 90k. Sofyan is leasing the vehicle through his business so his monthly payment is not as severe as if he had financed it, but it’s still a lot of cash.
Calisto Riviera that’s wack, you can get the bare bones and same engine for 69K tho
Shunsui Kyoraku you certainly can. But that’s not what the owner of this one did.
Is the price justified? Hell, no. Not with the ugly air vent on the side, looks like a 1980s cheap sports car. While saying all this, I will be testing a black one tomorrow in black because the side vents will be black as well so it will look more smooth in terms of its body.
Omg sounds like if you were to pipe synthetic Subaru flat 4 noise through a computer speaker 😂
Timboslice is sounding like a Subaru flat 4 bad?
sneakerjoe23 I think you missed the “through a computer speaker” part
Karate hands
Serjey Noga hiya ! hiya !
Not a Porsche guy but I will admit you cant get a better performance car power per dollar they are deff the best performance cars value wise
Uh, the Z06 destroys this car...uh, the Grand Sport destroys this car....uh,......
Nick Varga it does not destroy it lmao it can’t even stay on track for extended laps
@@powerofpinesol8002 LMAO the ZO6 cooling issues have been rectified. And if you have a problem with the Z06, the cheaper naturally aspirated Grand Sport absolutely destroys this car on track. FACTS
I mean Porshe in general look how fast a 911 turbo is and they cost under 200k...I mean I cant say your wrong about the z06 and grandsport but compared to Lamborghini mclaren and Ferrari bmw and Mercedes Porsche offer very good power per dollar..like I said im not a porshe guy I prefer lambo and mclaren just saying thier cheaper and are also true super cars
And the z06 is a waste of money throwing a supercharger on a grandsport is the way to go 👌
Why a 4 cylinder. That’s not what Porsche is known for. People prefer the flat 6 on one of those. It was better sounding than any inline-4 will ever sound with the old engine.
James Spiller buy one with a flat 6 then
Because the 4 cylinder is better emissions wise. And no it won’t sound as good, but this car still sounds incredible. If you want the 6 cylinder go it buy it.
Porsche used 4 cylinder before they used 6 cylinder
Goodness..4 cylinders not what Porsche is known for???..My 356SC would disagree with you!
Wow. 94k? Nice car, but for that price there are plenty of better cars that would spank that car
Chop 209 dude I’m in disbelief just watching this. I cannot wrap my head around the fact that it’s got a 4 banger, and is that expensive. My 350z would devour this
Supra around 500 foot pounds of torque at the crank...they underrated it badly.. 400 hp at the crank...
As an owner, I can tell you that this car is awesome. With a huge low end torque, this car is quick off the line. Also, it has a deep growl, and grunts like an beast when pushed hard. Those that bitch about the sound should also realize that this car sounds very similar to the AMG C63, as well as the Lexus LC500,( deep V8 growl)...both of which my friends owns and can verify. Done!!
cool Review: 2018 Porsche 718 Cayman GTS
Correction, the Supra has 427tq stock at the wheels. 😎👉👉
I prefer the flat-6 3.8ltr any day.
A 4 cylinder Porsche?
No Porsche should ever have less than 6 cylinders. Especially for that kind of money.
Better pray in 10 years that there will be any cylinders left in any car with the way the world is heading.
Chao Hong Li this is true, the whole world may be electric in another decade. And then everyone’s favorite car will have a resale value of zero. And petrol cars will become antiquated technology, like floppy disks or cassette tapes. It’s a wild time to be alive.
You don't know the history of Porsche cars.
jtstar10 care to offer any more info there? Or was that just a non-sequitor you’re throwing out?
Sounds like the market for Caymans are the same people that buy Apple products.
T Kelly yeah, classy successful people with good taste and money
Pithy sophistry. Drive and own one and you'll understand
Storage space, exterior design, blah blah blah.... you know what we are all her for, “let’s pull onto this backroad.... “
8:20 typical murican complains that his big gulp won't fit
Gwynbleidd people don’t like big drinks in other countries?
@@PeRRXX woosh
Never thought of these as legitimate Porsches with a turbo 4. I would keep saving pennies for a real Porsche
This channel has not grew for a while and views are exceptionally low for the amount of subscribers you have. You need to change your intro, look at redline reviews intro because his intro is really on point and it certainly interests viewers to continue watching. Cut down the video length on unimportant parts because it’s way too long, for example like no one cares about the trunk space or cup holders in their 2 door sports car because it won’t be their daily driver. It’s sad to see that you’re not getting views anymore.
I appreciate the suggestions. I know people that do daily drive Caymans though, and my videos are always focused on what it's like to live with a car, hence why I talk about cubbies, cup holders and trunk space, because for car shoppers that information is important. Redline Reviews talks about these things too. There's also similarly long videos that are very successful from guys like Doug DeMuro, so I don't think the video length is the issue. Wish I could figure out why I get such low views, but so far no one has been able to come up with a good theory, myself included.
@@MattMaranMotoring I watch your reviews and have for several years. The reason I watch you is because you seem like a genuinely nice guy. Your reviews seem un-biased. No gimmicks. I think part of the reason you get less views is there are just so many car reviewers these days. Doug Demuro kind of exploded with popularity, and part of that is a lot of his reviews are click-bait-ey. There are only so many car videos I can watch in a day. I have time to watch one video, I might watch Doug, I might watch someone else, or I may watch you. If the total views were based on just my viewing habits, it would be an equal split between you and everyone else. You also just don't do as many videos as other reviewers. Maybe thats because you are getting older and have a real life, etc. Which is fine. You helped me decide to buy my 2.0T camaro based on your unbiased (and very early) review of that car. Keep doing it if you love it, but you could quit tomorrow knowing you helped many people make big car decisions. We all appreciate you man! I'm still here watching years later.
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Yeah, yeah, it's so nice car. How much does it cost? Now that's absurd! Whoa, wait a minute, is that automatic transmission? I guess the owner is a grandma.
The hairdresser’s car now sounds like a proper hairdresser’s car too. Impressive.
Not all Porsche owners are in love with the cup holders. They are useless.
Your videos sound like the car manufacturers are paying you to say good things about the cars. You say the same things about almost all the cars.. What happened dude?
I'm negative in lots of car reviews, and also have several cons in my pros and cons list at the end of the interior and driving portions.
@@MattMaranMotoring You aren't critical enough as you used to be.
I don't care if it is faster, the four banger ruined this car, turbo lag and sounds like sh*t. It is a nice car but ninety grand for a turbo four, no thank you. Especially when you can get a corvette or the new Supra for much much less. Hell even a Camaro or a Mustang would be a better option.
If I were to ever get a Cayman/Boxter it would be a used six cylinder version, but only if the price was reasonable which is typically not the case so...
Oh and to get a car like this and not get a manual? Hell no! You are missing the best part about this car.
Sorry. I just can't accept a 4 cylinder in a Porsche. I'll stick with my "old and slow" 981 Cayman GTS.