Finally Test Drove The 718 Cayman
Today I finally test drove the 718 Cayman and as a current 981 owner, I have to say, not bad, actually pretty impressed. One thing what 2 years ago pushed me away from the 718 was the sound. I still love my 981. Initially I was thinking to replace it with the 718 but now I think I am going to keep my 981 boxster and lease a 718 cayman as daily driver. Are there any other member who still have both? What are your experience having both in the same time? Cool to hear, john. I never had a 981, or any Porsche for that matter. But I have driven plenty. I don't think my 718 is better, or worse. 981 owner feeling the same way! I had a very short test drive with the 718 boxster and broke up the test drive after 3 minutes because of the sound.
This time I went in much more open minded and listened more carefully and longer - and it was really good. Great to see when someone can admit (mostly to themselves) when they were close-minded. Sadly, many folks never get past this. They're worse off for it. I have to admit, that seems like a ton of functional overlap. Maybe consider trading in the 981 for the 718 (to take advantage of the tax credit if applicable) and finding a nice 997? Maybe that's not the most practical solution as you'd be essentially adding two more "transactions" if you will (selling/trading your 981 and buying a 997)- but would severely reduce the overlap of having two very similar cars. I don't have a 981 but I have kept my 987.1 Boxster S even after I purchased a 718 Cayman GTS. I found the two cars sufficiently different that I was happy to keep both.
Obviously both cars sound very different but I realized that sound was down on the list for me regarding what I wanted from these cars. I watch out for trees crossing the road. 550 than the newer more angular 981/2. Also love the full leather interior/stitching in Porsches. G forces or driving feel including the steering/cornering dynamics. My Boxster is 6MT, my 718 Cayman is PDK. The fact they sound different is probably better for me since I feel less guilt keeping them both. I also like one being a turbo so to widen the difference, If they were more similar I might need to make a choice to get rid of one. It would be a painful decision. The Boxster is my sunny weather, back road carver. Excellent and useful synopsis of 987 vs 718, Semitone. Unfortunately the sound is like that of a Subaru. Even if the subtle ticking noise is that of a Porsche, I think that a majority of people will not be listening for the ticking sound on an open road.
However, this cannot take away from the overall performance capability of the car. In the end of the day the sound is such an important part of the overall driving experience that Ive lost any interest of even wanting to go for a test drive. OP's question and make a lame comment. OP's question and make a lame comment. I think I am going to keep my 981 boxster and lease a 718 cayman as daily driver. Are there any other member who still have both? What are your experience having both in the same time? I actually have two 718s (hence my screen name.) Both are 2018 models which we bought new. The idea seemed a bit odd to me at first; I was afraid that I'd basically buy the same car and have no variety whatsoever. But the two cars -- our Boxster and our Cayman S -- are completely different animals with completely different personalities. They're almost the polar opposite of each other, and the result is that I'm certainly not bored driving either car. We bought the Boxster first, as a custom order. She's got some nice luxury touches we wanted, but none of the go-fast options, since one test drive proved to me that the base model was more than fast. The reactions I get are interesting. On the road, or at gas stations or parking lots, people will smile and wave. Then there's our brand-new Cayman S, which we've had for just a month. It's a totally different car.
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