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For the past 20-years, the Porsche Boxster has been a somewhat achievable entry point to iconic, flat-six Porsche sports car ownership.
But now, with the 2016 Porsche 718 Boxster, the 2.7-litre flat-six has made way for a 2.0-litre, turbocharged, boxer-four - pushing that six-cylinder Porsche goal just a little bit further away. About $160k further away if a 911 is your new starting point.
The move might upset purists, but it is supported by arguments for emissions and efficiencies, and let’s face it, a four-cylinder Porsche isn’t a new thing.
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@trs8696 4 года назад

i actually really like the sound of the 718s too, even though everyone else hates them. its very WRX-y but i dont mind that.

@derrickenoch1776 3 года назад

@Eli Kingston yea, have been watching on flixzone} for since november myself :)

@davidmorton5725 5 лет назад

Well done James clever and well rounded review. I own the 718s. Car is unbelievable! Its fast, its comfortable & l adore its gruff angry motor. I chose this over the previous model as l wanted a sports car with sports car performance. Porsche design and engineering continues to push the limits, what they have done with the 718 is a masterpiece of ingenuity. Perfect.

@butterscotchtele 7 лет назад

This is the first review I've seen with the stock 18 inch wheels. How did the car feel while hard cornering? Any body roll/lean? Have you driven the 718 with the optional 19s or 20s for sake of comparison. Arguably the larger wheels are prettier, but if there's no difference in the feel of the car, I'd probably forego the larger costlier wheels. Finally, dos the optional sport exhaust alter the character of the exhaust note, or is it merely louder, and how much louder? Thanks for the review.

@butterscotchtele 7 лет назад

How does the ride on these 18 wheels feel relative to the optional larger whees? I had the opportunity to drive 19s and 20s back to back and could not feel a difference on the street.

@BaconSandwich72 7 лет назад

Best 718 review so far. Good job

@Drivecomau 7 лет назад

Cheers!

@jaimusicxx 7 лет назад

Great Review thanks James I really really want a new Boxster!! PS I don’t know if you have watched this video back but you have a smile on your face for entire 9 minutes and 12 seconds which enough for me to know you really loved it - I agree; a 2ltr turbo flat 4 sounds absolutely mouth-watering!! Cheers

@paulwood862 4 года назад

It is so much quicker than the 987 and quicker than a base 911

@jaz9340 5 лет назад

Best 718 review by far!!!

@RockbertoRocks 3 года назад

The grip, handling and feel of this Porsche is phenomenal!

@amiller2121 7 лет назад

Really good review.

@bootyhunter3155 4 года назад

I’ve been debating nearly a year between the 981 and 718 , I’ll sacrifice noise as the 718 is cheaper to run cheaper tax and ulez exempt in London newer and better chassis plus the front and rear of the 981 looks so dated in my opinion

@winoss 7 лет назад

Very good review thank you :)

@Drivecomau 7 лет назад

+WiN iOS - thanks for watching!

@iFumoffu 7 лет назад

CarAdvice.com stop revving engine when it's cold, have some mechanical sympathy even if it isn't yours please

@Maky313 7 лет назад

01:49 Is that a cassette player o.O? the rectangle slot labelled 'Porsche' upon it? The CD slot is above it. Thanks : P

@paulwood862 4 года назад

No ffs - it where the sd cards and SIM cards go

@BenzinioB 5 лет назад

Don't need PDKthere is no way to speck auto box in sport car! Neither need the sport chrono pack- that saves me most of the "options" money! Few years later I started like the sound as well.

@magnusflechsenhaar 7 лет назад

I'm not a really big fan of Porsche but this one looks pretty good!

@eSysmanSuperYachts 7 лет назад

NOTE: Car tested has entry level 18inch wheels so would feel dramatically different to what he experienced in this video if you selected the must have 20 inch wheels.

@butterscotchtele 7 лет назад

Have you driven the different sizes in the 718? Very few dealers are ordering the 18s, so tough to know. I personally would stick with the 18s if the feel is similar.

@maddog8148 7 лет назад

Awesome car! Hands down!

@zPaulie 7 лет назад

These look so nice

@hphp4289 7 лет назад

Where did you get the Chewbucca toy from

@Drivecomau 7 лет назад

There's a great little shop on Alderaan that sells... oh, sorry. Too soon?

@allensaunders449 7 лет назад

well done as usual Porsche can't make a bad car

@all-flat-engines 7 лет назад

Allen Saunders drive the 981 S or GTS and form your own opinion, for me the 718 is a distant second to the 981

@BradLevere 5 лет назад

Anyone know what Porsche calls that colour?

@1ROCKY89 4 года назад

BradLevere Graphite Blue Metallic. $650 add on. When the sun hits it it’s baby blue and when in the shade it’s more grayish than blue. Almost always some shadow effect with the lines on the front end especially making it appear wet. Gathers quite a number of compliments as the color is nowhere else on the highways unless you ordered years 2016-2018 for the 718 or 911. It is no longer available for special order either. I have the GTS and am completely enjoying the car as well as the color.

@frcgfd107 7 лет назад

I enjoyed the car and the review, thanks!

@Drivecomau 7 лет назад

Cheers Mark!

@guesswho4463 7 лет назад

I know I'm late but would it be good as a first car ? Cheers

@joeharris2892 3 месяца назад

ITS INSANE

@paulhoward4161 7 лет назад

I don't feel the need to own a Porsche, and certainly not a convertible, so what would I look at, to get this same level of performance and driving dynamics? Any ideas?

@Drivecomau 7 лет назад

BMW M2?

@winoss 7 лет назад

i will rather say Audi TT RS

@davyrao 7 лет назад

golf r

@piincee 7 лет назад

Paul Howard NOTHING compared to a Porsche I can say for experience. TT and GOLF? JAJAJA don't make me laugh

@dekster14LP 6 лет назад

A Lotus Evora or a 718 cayman. It's hard to get a similar performance for a better price.

@hcooC 7 лет назад

I'd rather buy a low km's 986 S with MT and spend another $20k on it to make it my Porsche... lol Yeah, good review - it will be interesting to see whether the 981 or 718 holds its value better.

@Baerchenization 6 лет назад

You really had to wait for that? Well, 982 prices are about to fall through 981 prices... there ya go. GTS prices are especially good, you can basically get the RP for a 3 year old car.

@matildabailey399 7 лет назад

industrial function starting treasure estimate my landscape announcement.

@AV-sf5xq 7 лет назад

still unsure whether getting a 981 or 718 🤔

@Drivecomau 7 лет назад

Mix the two and get a 918 ;) Both Boxsters are great - drive them both and work out which one you prefer.

@fabernors 7 лет назад

aver 718 all life

@DPS_CountJame 7 лет назад

The true Sacrilege....as you say....is ordering that car with the automatic.... The Porsche M/T is brilliant. And that has nothing to do with performance, it's about smiles.

@allenquach2683 6 лет назад

Mike Lowry’s car did 0-60mph in 4.0 secs

@kazar777 7 лет назад

adding options and departing with your hard earned cash truly is part of the "Porsche buying experience" xD

@itaybutavia1204 2 года назад

My dream 😍

@Eckline 6 лет назад

Wow, I have a 2018 Boxster and if you bitch about the center console being "confusing", then you probably shouldn't be making a review of the car. Simple and easy.

@philipnzuki8540 7 лет назад

this car is life😆😆

@bradlyc5142 7 лет назад

i mean...the fact that you are even comparing it to a WRX shows how disappointing this car's engine is.

@twntaiwan2022 4 года назад

tested drive, it has turbo lags and the sound is not as good as NA

@drbobs8267 3 года назад

@wickedleeloopy2115 2 года назад

It's 90k more than a WRX with the same size motor . Ummm yeah . NO THANKS

@leslierobtduncan7823 5 лет назад

FFS it's Por....shaw not Porch, pedantically speaking.

@tigerbalm666 7 лет назад

WTf...my left hand is faster than that!

@Drivecomau 7 лет назад

+tigerbalm - sorry, we mean at shifting gears.

@thecoolguy775 7 лет назад

Please do not compare a Porsche to a Subaru

@SuperEmlo 7 лет назад

I think maybe this video made in Monterey... so it's always foggy

@verygood7155 6 лет назад

There are other cars with a turbo 4 that sound a whole lot better than this thing.

@arzus4 7 лет назад

Wow, the British have to operate all the car controls/navigation panel etc. with their left hand while all you can do with the right hand is open the door/window

@paulwood862 4 года назад

And exactly the opposite for Americans - what’s your point?

@arzus4 4 года назад

@@paulwood862 Not much of a point. It just occured to me that it's not just the other side of the car, but consequently the other hand too. Being a right handed person it's a bit difficult to imagine having to switch gears, operate the navigation/radio etc. with my left hand. Seems a lot less comfortable. I'm from Europe, not the US, by the way.

@paulwood862 4 года назад

arzus4 If you have done it all your life it’s fine. I am right handed and struggle when I drive a LHD in Europe as it just really unusual to change with the right. I generally go for an auto for that reason

@mbingham10 6 лет назад

Yes its more efficient yes its quicker but as a middle aged man who can afford one of these it just sounds crap please sort it Porsche

@drbobs8267 3 года назад

Drive one for more than 20 minutes and you’ll change your mind.

@mbingham10 3 года назад

@@drbobs8267 I have been on a few invitation days at Porsche centre Silverstone and on a range day and have driven it in various situations and I stand by my comment it sounds crap, sorry

@drbobs8267 3 года назад

@@mbingham10 As they say… To each his own.

@eSysmanSuperYachts 7 лет назад

Engine sound is a disaster. Sounds more like a 1950s Beetle rather than a Subaru. Also rear end looks shit now, much better in 981. Some very suspect plastics used inside as well including on the '918' steering wheel which feels shit compared to the 981 alloy Sport steering wheel. Car is a disaster. Car I test drive had rattles in the interior. I was a potential customer but I'm now in the market for a used 981.

@fabernors 7 лет назад

eSysman 😂😂😂😂😂

@verygood7155 6 лет назад

The 981 sport design steering wheel may have the appearance of alloy but its actually just painted plastic like the dash trim.

@superclaytonable 6 лет назад

The engine sounds good. I better it sound better than your car.

@sergiomar64 6 лет назад

... ok don't buy it!

@braydensardo6182 6 лет назад

ok and who asked you?

@pauldrake4295 5 лет назад

Horrible sound.

@teggsy2165 6 лет назад

Fck this car go buy an Abarth 124 spider used it will have the same quality plastics and make a good sound if you spec the sport exhaust,if you can fit in the 124 though!