2021 Porsche 718 GTS | Medicine for the Soul 

Porsche is the only manufacturer out there that has the audacity to charge people for both adding and subtracting options to their products.

it puts a smile on my face seeing a smile on his face drive this car

I’ve never seen this guy smile. This Porsche did it. Jesus, I should just buy one.

'medicine for the soul' *Sees price* I'll take two bottles please.

13:31 Jack smugly smiling because he knew one day Mark not only would succumb to the glory that is Porsche, but would do so with wild excitement. Much like Squidward trying his first Krabby Patty.

After subscribing to Savage Geese, the milk in my fridge had it's expiration date extended by 2.5 days.

It is so refreshing to see someone review a car that actually enjoys the nuances of driving. That's one of my favorite things about this channel.

Darn you guys! I now have a GTS 4.0 in the garage after a year long wait. Grazie!

Regarding your comments about the interior: I’m driving a 992 and I do miss the old, “cluttered” interior a lot. I just hate how they bury functions within the touch system that took a fraction of a second to find once you got used to it. Reducing physical buttons is step in the wrong direction imo.

Picked up a 718 GT4 last night. Haven't even broken it in but the whole package is insane. Best manual transmission I've ever driven.

Nice to see they didn’t go with all that touch screen bs for everything, such an unfortunate trend.

"And maybe if you're crazy, a 1st car in a good climate". Guess I'm even crazier than crazy since my 981 is my only car and I live in northern Indiana.

You probably don't check your comments from 2021 posts, but this singlehandedly convinced me to take the leap with the '23 Boxster GTS. Evidently there is an allocation available and I'm ordering it to spec. I've enjoyed watching your many videos on Porsches and if you wonder if any have a significant impact, well, this one did. Thank you!

Porsche: We've made an affordable 718 Options enter the chat

SG was so giddy about driving this German car that he immediately went home and watched the extended version of Das Boot....without subtitles.

I’ve been captivated by the 4.0 on the spyder for a while but the impracticality of its roof was always off putting. I’m glad they finally brought the flat 6 over to GTS 😍

Now THIS is more like it. Farm road cliché corner had been kind of quiet recently with all the SUV testing.

I saw this post so I called in sick at work and ran this on a loop for 8 hours while door dashing lattes to my front door non-stop.

i quit making breakfast for my family when i got the notification for this vid. priorities matter.

Its about goddamn time the 718 GTS 4.0 gets some love from some US Influencers. The ones in Europe have been repping this car for close to a year. I was stoked when I heard wispers of it and opted for the Porsche 718 GTS 4.0 over the 2021 BMW M4. Much love though, better late then never.

I’m an absolute car snob and and have no time for youtubers with little or no clue. You guys have got this absolutely nailed. Cheers from Oz.

I feel this review's "Final Thoughts" convinced me to get Boxster GTS 4.0. It's a wonderful car to drive. I am very pleased and plan to own it forever.

Greetings from Scotland. Love these in-depth reviews giving information no-one else provides.

One of the very best reviews you guys have done in months. I've owned 3 Boxsters, every word you said here is true. We use to daily drive our 2006 987 Boxster with the top down every day that it wasn't raining, for the 4 years we owned it. These are exceptional sports cars.

It's scary to think we might be watching some of the last best N/A manual cars when we watch these videos.

Can't give enough kudos to Porsche for listening to their buyers and community and bringing back the 6-cylinder motor, I was surprised to see Mark having issues with the GT4 from last gen but happy to hear he really liked this one.

I was beginning to lose hope with nothing but SUVs recently. The wait was worth it though.

Porsche styling is so good I swear

This is my first time seeing your channel. And let me say, the production is excellent. The shots in the beginning, and the in depth sub-features are great.

The Count had one of these, but he lost his license because he couldn’t stop his shift counting at 2.

Man, the quality of the video, and im specifically talking about video/record/resolution, and camera moves, its something that makes me watch all this channel releases with much joy.

Mark did a great job in capturing the soul of this car and the emotional connection. I own a '13 981S which is worth half the price but a very similar ownership experience. It's a modern day 355 Spider. Believe me, I had one.

Porsche makes everything optional - at least they deliver it to you in primer.

The mark of any good RU-vid review is his/her ability to keep you glued to the screen and prevent you from going to the bathroom when you desperately need to go. I'm about 10 seconds from a colostomy bag.

That large 102mm bore though. Even the spec sheets are satisfying to look at.

I absolutely love this car, I have always been a fan of the Cayman line-up but it's INSANE how expensive these have become...

One of the best reviews I've seen for this car! Really well approached and I think it steps on the toes of far more expensive sports / supercars out there 👍

I have followed Mr. Goose since the early days of the orange Scion 86. Took delivery of a 2022 gt silver manual GTS 4.0 two months ago....everything that Mr. Goose has to say about the GTS 4.0 is 100% accurate. A driver's car without a shadow of a doubt.

You 2 guys make this channel ROCK! Thanks. Always enjoy watching this channel.

Awesome video. Answers all the right questions for Boxter drivers - which I am. Am so looking forward to my next Boxster purchase. Love Porsche. Gives me everything I need; prestige, practicality, drivers' experience, fun, peace, and a personal reward.

You guys hit all the points I needed. You have done reviews on all the cars that I wanted(M2, New Supra, 4.0 cayman) still waiting on the TTRS review. Main reason I live in Alberta Canada

Hi other Jack, I got a 718gts4.0 cayman in chalk. Thanks for making detailed videos on this car. it was helpful when narrowing down what to buy. Coming from a '17 M2, the gts 4.0 is one hell of an upgrade.

this is how a review should be. Not stuff that one can google in 2min from the Porsche homepage. thumbs up!

I am looking forward to this one, thanks as usual lads

Having driven this car for that past 6 months, I think that the long gearing claim is not a real issue for the average driver. The sound and power delivery is so amazing starting 4k rpm that you don't need to rev the car beyond 6k rpm. Driving this car is extremely satisfying.

80 MPH in second gear? SOLD!!! This was a SUPERB review. I loved the "visit to the shop." Very informative from a technical standpoint. Very nicely done gentlemen!

You guys do a GREAT job of reviewing! Thanks for you honesty!

most epic car shots I've seen in a long time, don't know why I haven't found your channel before! Great review :D

Love to see a review of the original 981 boxster/cayman, that might be a real deal. I'm really curious to see the potential weight difference in the new platform.

I purchased a 2021 718 Cayman GTS 4.0 the day after Thanksgiving. 1 owner 7,500 miles. I am blown away at how this drives. This is a 2nd car just for the twisties in North Georgia Mountains. I giggle every time I drive it. Mine is a 6 speed manual. A necessity IMO.

Really good review here. This is clearly one of the much higher quality channels around. Great substance.

Shape of Mark’s head matches the shape of the side windows with industry-leading precision. Thank you for sharing this amazing car with us. I personally like the 991-era interior in this car more than the 992. The center tach is larger and more analog.

Nice review. I agree with everything you said except the complaints about the gearing, which is perfect the way it is for the roads I drive every day. Very drivable around town without the need to rev it to 8k every start (I have the GT4) but also a joy to run through the gears to a high speed when appropriate. The longer gears also minimize the frequency of shifting to get to a high speed, which makes for a smoother, quicker run to a high speed. The gearing is also great for the track and through twistie canyon roads. My advice, if you're not going to drive this car fast in a way that makes the gearing a joy to behold, buy something else. I look forward to your GT4 and GT3 reviews. Thanks for your great work!

“The fun factor” and the need to go too fast is the exact reason why I lust after a BASE 981 boxster which is like a German Honda s2k

Your reviews are so detailed. I love it

Love it. It’s so much smaller than the behemoth 911’s now. Inspired me to spin my 986S in February. Evora GT? I’ll be right here, waiting for that vid. 🤙

I've said it ever since I first drove a 718 Boxster S on the launch event on the Porsche Leipzig circuit: The 718 is the point where the Boxster and Cayman finally overtake the 911, especially now that it has the 9A2 flat six. The 718 is now the better 911 - it's the hardcore "everyday" Porsche.

Woah woah woah. NO Patagonia?!

savahegeese are among the best car reviews program in USA IMHO....thanks for the review and i sincerely beleive that the 718 GTS and GT4 are ones of the best sport car ever

This video caused me to purchase this car. I went to the PSDS a few years ago (I made my one and only RU-vid video about it) and fell in love with the flat 6 sound. I ended up purchasing a Miata after that, partly because the boxster was a "4 popper" at that time, partly because I wanted to start simple, but I didn't really fit in it (I'm 6'4"). I decided to sell it after 3 seasons, with the intent of not having a sports car. This video changed my mind. Put in a $5k deposit on the dealer's next allocation this morning. Thanks for the great reviews.

"Much missed flat six" Whew, when that mixtape coming out?

Perfectly engineered to endure the Starbucks drive-thru.

All I can say is your review made me smile-thanks!

Jack, u killing it man. I am closer aligned to your car takes vs Mark's. You are a lot more hooliganish and fun oriented w your car choices, Mark is technical precision and serious .

After that Nissan Rogue, Jack and Mark definitely needed some "Deutsche Medizin" - it had to be Porsche! Just look at their faces - they're alive again! Miracle!

As someone who has owned 4 Porsches in the last 7 or 8 years, one thing I cannot stand is the community that surrounds them. This car is perfect in every sense. However, the Porsche community would have you believe that the 911 is superior. Dollar for dollar, the 718 GTS shits all over the 911. I decided to stop spending my money on cars this year otherwise, I'd still own this car. 2020 MY

Great video. The lighting in the beginning was really cool (lights, camera, sun position?) and Jake looked great sitting in it.

You've paired my favourite car with one of my favourite channels 💚💙 love it guys, keep it up!🎉

Savagegeese: *Medicine for the Soul* Me: *Contemplates whether it will cure my soul after I sell both of my kidneys to buy it*

I’ve only watched 10 seconds and it’s already more entertaining than the Rogue review.

So happy to see another real car after a string of mind-numbing SUVs. Keep up the great work guys!

I just bought a 16 981 Cayman GTS...had it a month put 1500 miles on it...absolutely love the car and it's with PDK...freaking awesome !

I love that speed academy hoodie.

Love my Cayman version, just a stunning wonderful thing to drive. I did 400 miles in a day last week and it’s as comfortable and useable driving long haul with my 92 year old mum as a passenger as it is sharp and alive down a winding country road. Perfect in every way.

As always, a great review, and I couldn't expect less from the "geese". It surprises me a bit that people vote these videos down. I know, to each his/her own.

Thanks, for this video, I had a test I didn't do well on and this is exactly what I needed

I liked this video, and now I am immune from COVID-19.

This is the only Porsche I would own, if I could afford it, in a hardtop.

Great in-depth review. Fantastic!!

981 Spyder owner. Said when I ordered it, I'd keep it for 50 years. 63 months later, no change in plans. 718 4.0 GTSes and 718 GT4/Spyder are also in that camp. Folks, if you get one, don't "upgrade" to something else. Just keep it forever. They're impossible to beat for the price.

16:10 I drive my 981 all year long, in Chicago. It's my only car, and it does everything perfectly. It's awesome.

This is my "almost reachable" dream car!! ;)

Great video as always! Thanks!😊

Maaaaan this was an awesome review - made me emotional ! And agreed with the neutral mid engine driving experience, no car comes close to it I drove so far, so I kept it :)

I am biased, but this is one of my favorite reviews. I love my Cayman GTS 4.0. I am still in the break-in period, it doesn't matter.

Instead of designing a new gearbox, Porsche could have just used a different final drive ratio instead - a lot of aftermarket companies already offer this. The real reason they gave it such long gearing is fuel economy 😢

Such a timely review from the right people.

Great review - one of the best car review channels if not the best.

Hi guys, thank you for a great review. How does the Porsche GT4 flat 6 compare to the Lexus LC 500 V8 in terms of driving dynamics and comfort? I already know that Lexus loses regarding the infotainment setup. Anxious to get your feedback. Thanks once again and best regards...

Curious why you prefer this 4.0 vs the old 3.8 in the GT4/991.1 . For sure the old 3.8 sounds better and the performance difference is minimal to me. Let's not forget about the depreciation factor too (GT4's are finally depreciating). Disclaimer: I recently bought a 981 GT4 vs a Carrera T (your livestream advice was a significant factor). Also i have never driven the new 4.0's yet.

Thanks for the honest comment about the C8. It will definitely make my mind up which one to buy. thanks again.

Superb review ... And now I can't wait to bring my 10 year old 987.2 Cayman out for a drive mid-week, ahhh the joys of a NA Boxer-6 even if it only displaces 2.9 litres! Love this video... The 4 litre and balance of this Boxster is spectacular, your smile says it all 🙏🏻🤣😉

I can't keep up with how many goddamn Porsche model variants there are now

Re the Evora: I drive mine every day and in the UK weather/roads, too. It really can be done easily. Agree with your "spectrum" analysis around16:00-18:00 broadly, but the Evora is not really "highly" compromised at least no more than the 718 GTS is affordable :-)

Jack! Doing a great job as always my friend 👌 Keep up the awesome work!

Really enjoyed this video review. Definitely want one of these!

“Get rid of the cluttered physical controls”... what??????

Love the car and the review. How did you get the shots going around the front of the boxster while jack was driving ?? Drone ?? Very very impressive.

Besides the weird sound, the problem with the old GTS was the combination of turbo lag and long gearing. Kudos to Porsche for listening to the press and customers. Great video!!

First time I actually understood the distinction between the GTS Boxster 4L and the C8. A distinction so profound that this Porsche won't depreciate.