Porsche 718 Boxster GTS 4.0 review. Is this the greatest Boxster ever? 

Porsche needs to be applauded for still producing performance cars with a naturally aspirated engine and a manual gearbox.

This is how a professional car review should be done. No need for stupid power slides and timed laps around circuits. Real world driving presented by a man with vast knowledge and humility. Makes TV reviews look infantile. Thanks Harry

This video just sold more GTS's than Porsche's whole advertising budget for the car.

I bought my Boxster S as a lad of 77 almost eight years ago and love it to bits.

I recently sold my BMW M4 competition for a Cayman S 3.4. The Porsche might be 100BHP less powerful but it's 10x more fun to drive!

I hope they make a LOT of those, so that I have a better chance of getting one in 6 years :)

Darn You Harry! There is now a red GTS 4.0 in my garage, after an almost year long wait. Your review started the process. Grazie!

I was down, feling sad. And then Mr Harry comes up with a Porsche video! With a Porsche, I know he is going to buy!

Mine is on the way, after waiting 8 months. It is now on a ship on the Atlantic Ocean and will arrive in the USA CA January 15.🐸💃🏼

I totally overlooked the GTS 4.0 all the time, even when I knew it existed. The GT4 and the Spyder have taken the Spotlight of it, but when you see the price and what you get - this car deserves the Spotlight in the real world. Great Review! Great Sound! Great Car! Great Channel!

Has anyone else headed to the Porsche configurator? Harry has almost convinced me that £70k seems to be good value! Man maths at their best.

Sometimes I think harry goes through the motions a little with a car that doesn’t work for him...but there’s no disguising the real love he has on display here.

Finally, a reviewer that appreciates the effort that has gone into these cars. So many go on about the gearbox, about the engine seeming quieter than the previous gen 6 cylinders - it's always like they are sheep following the herd. Thank you Harry, for always being so enthusiastic and well rounded in your approach.

Absolutely love Harry’s genuine enthusiasm Straight talking objective reviews, no outrageous silly comments to whip up the so called fans, just great motoring journalism!

@<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="395">6:35</a>... "Not that it really matters..." Take note, Doug DeMuro...

I’d buy it for the noise alone. What a masterpiece. What a car.

It’s 27 degrees, <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="1020">17:00</a>, roof open. Everything is good in the world. Loved it!

You may have just increased the waiting list somewhat? One of your most enthusiastic reviews... enjoyed that a lot - thanks!

I like how he quickly shifts camera angles to conveniently hide the speedometer when accelerating.

I'm smitten. But not in red. All I need now is... about £67k. 😁 As usual a fantastic video by Mr Metcalf. Keep 'em coming Harry.

Last saturday my wife and I did a test drive with the boxter gts. It was our first Porsche drive and we loved it. Very spontaneous throttle response, very direct steering and a great sound. That's how we always imagined a Porsche. Than we drove a 992 Carrera 4 automatic with 385 hp. We were both disappointed. In direct comparison the 992 was more boring. We didn't like the turbo engine.

Harry, I’ve seldom seen you so exuberant about a featured car before. Seems to me this little Porsche or its brother Cayman may be just what you need for this stage in your life!

Love the old school uncluttered interior and simple instruments and steering wheel. Looks like a proper driver's car and that flat 6 sounds fabulous

There is something magical in Harry's delivery when he truly enjoys a car. It is infectious (in a good way....)

Saw one of these arrive ( with the roof up) at the pub at lunchtime. Driven by a couple in their late 60's early 70's - fair play to them. Great video as always Harry.

I have the 718 Spyder and feel compelled to back Harry up on this.. the gearing, long though it may be, is nowhere near as problematic as most other reviewers make out. The torque more than makes up for it and I manage to use gears 1 through to 4 quite easily on a series of back roads. On the subject of MPG.. I've regularly seen 34 mpg average on A roads.. 718 GTS, GT4/Spyder.. you can't go wrong! Great review!

Good to see Harry really enjoying himself.He’s such a class act and the car’s not bad either!

Porsche has nailed it with this and the Turbo S

Great review. The gts always made more sense to me than the spyder. Having got a normal Boxster a year or so ago one of the unexpected delights has been the practicality. We got 2 weeks worth of luggage in ours this summer and unlike most convertibles you can still open the roof when the boot(s) are crammed.

Watching a man fall in love

Wow. This is the car I have been waiting for. Big six, stick shift, mid engine convertible from Porsche. And I can afford it. Thanks Harry!!

Refreshing to see a car reviewer that presents in his own style and doesn't try to sound like Clarkson.

I turn 40 next October. This will be my birthday gift.

We bought ours (a 2023 model) just recently. Absolutely brilliant machine ❤! I cannot get enough of it. The sound, the drive, even comfort..

"A classic car brought up-to-date" that's exactly what I thought when you said it :) Absolutely love that engine sound in sport mode! Hats off to Porsche

GTS Communication Package in Carmine Red: Carmine Red stitching seats, dash, door arm rests, centre consul door tops, embroidered seat logos, red belts, red dial, red floor mat edges. The Boxster GTS sill badge is standard

As an Evo fan from issue one, I always like to hear your impression, Harry. And the fact that the second gear is a none-issue for you echoes my personal view as well. I've been running a 981 Cayman GT4 from new, I really don't care much about the long second gear at all. I think it's blown out of proportion by many journalist. This Boxster GTS is in fact THE sweet spot in the Cayman/Boxster range.

I just picked up mine yesterday with manual in SoCal and now getting PPF/CC. Between this video and SavageGeese on the GTS 4.0 there was zero hesitation when I ordered it in February as I've been eyeing one of these for quite some time. And this may very well be the last of the breed which makes it even more special. Can't wait to pick it up and go straight to the canyons.

Another great video Harry. Sound quality perfect. Camera angles ace. Thanks for taking the time putting these together. Entertainment value off the scale.

First class review of a first class car. For me, there are a few seconds at the end of the review that say more than words can.....Harry drops it into second gear and nails the throttle with a raised hand and a Cheshire cat grin. Just superb and well done Porsche, you have opened my wallet again.

Having taken delivery of one I can wholeheartedly agree. An amazing car and great to see Porsche produce an instant classic

There’s not a better car for it’s price than the new Porsche Cayman GTS 4.0!!! None!! What a freaking car!! 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

Just wondering if anybody else watching forgot they were watching a car being reviewed and were happy enough to just watch Harry?

IMO the reason Porsche did an "about face" on the engine was that the Porsche fanatics screamed loud enough.

It was Harry’s review that made be commit to the purchase of this outstanding car. Every comment and observation is spot on. This car is exceptional and gives me nothing but joy when driving. Put the roof down. Stick it in sport. Manual gears. And go. Can’t think of a better alternative for the price

Harry seems to like this car as much as I like my new to me 97 Miata. Miata, the best British Sports Car ever built in Japan. I just turned 70 and a young man still resides inside this old body. I hadn't driven a sports car in years, and I love this Miata so much I've neglected my BMW motorcycles for a couple of months now. It's just so much fun to drive on twisty roads, it's hangs a corner with a tenacity I'm not accustomed to. I retired from stock car racing 15 years ago, I was still fast, but not as fast as I used to be. It took me more time to process, I was a step slower. I bought a BMW motorcycle and fell in love with dragging parts in the corners, and my dog loves the rear seat. If I hit the lottery I'd buy that Porsche, but I don't play the lottery, LOL. I still run my auto repair shop, maybe when I sell the building I'll get a used Porsche in 15 years. PORSCHE, Proves Only Rich Suckers Can Have Everything.

love your work harry,like a musician or a an artist,warmth and spirit in our reviews.

Two thirds of a car review is all driving. Good job! Porsches are out of my price range, but this is the one I would buy. This is a proper engine; much better than the four banger.

These GTS models seem to do everything right. Can’t imagine ever wanting a 911 now these are available.

Such great production values for these videos, a total class above anything else.

Thank you Harry. Have one of these on order, due soon! Can't wait.

The price of a 911 has never steered me away from my Boxster

Best Porsche, even in base spec. Find yourself a 2011-2015 flat 6 model. Best car you will ever own.

The thrill of driving perfectly captured here with your gushing enthusiasm and constant grinning! Loved the video, what a car 👍🏻

Fantastic review, after your last two Porsche reviews you have convinced me of my latest dream car garage, 992 turbo S and Cayman GTS in manual !!! I’ll look for a new job soon.

An attractive proposition it has to be said. Thank you, Harry.

Instant classic. Not since the 993 Turbo has something been so certain to be a benchmark for all time.

Thanks for reviewing the GTS 4.0. Your reviews are always very educating and I learn alot from your channel.😀

There are two types of Porsche drivers in the world: those that have driven a Boxster and those that haven't. I parked my Boxster outside a pub where I was having dinner with a friend. A woman said to me "is that your nice red car?" I replied "yes, I just bought it - a Boxster". Her husband sneered "Yeah, but it's not a Porsche though, is it?". I smiled at the fool.

His enthusiasm really comes across. Love it!

You hit it on the head, every once in a while Porsche roll out a gem. Its just normally tagged with the numbers 911. But lets face it the 944 Turbo was a great all round drive and the 928 s2 was so ahead of the rivals. Porsche are champions at everything except F1. And they could probably smash all the big boys at that if they had the desire.

This is my favourite review of my favourite car - I’ve watched it several times. Thank you, Harry and thank you, Porsche

Harry I just discovered your you tube channel and I think your analysis on the 718 boxster is spot on . Great car

You should sell shirts that say "out of the village and onto some better roads."

I drove a Cayman on a track once. It felt amazing. Plenty of shove, engine right by your ears, and it would rotate around corners beautifully. By far the nicest handling car I've ever driven. I struggle to see why anyone would want a 911 over it. It could only be heavier and less poised. I'll let all the 911 lot push the prices on those up, I'll wait for these to come down!

Been driving my 911sc for 40 years, absolute love that car - all 204hp. I think this is the year to order another Porsche, this time a 2021 GTS cayman 4.0. Thanks Harry, great review! BTW, not ever going to sell the sc.. Harry, love the 16710, the ghost bezel is fantastic.

Wow. This car was truly giving you pure joy! Beyond any empirical review, it is the unadulterated JOY that comes through.

Aint watched the video yet, but they are always great Harry, so a thumbs up from me in anticipation of a very, very good video!

Seems to be an instant classic. Revvy, big engine and manual gearbox FTW!

Put a big grin on my face and a warm and fuzzy feeling in my heart. Thanks Harry!

Thank you Harry. Just what I needed on a Sat morning in lockdown Melbourne.

I blame Harry.. I collected mine today - 13 months after ordering. He made me pull the trigger 😘

Glad we still see cars like this from Porsche

When I drove a lot of the Porsche range at Silverstone I was amazed how good the Cayman was and always thought if it had a big engine there would be no need for a 911 as it handled SO much better and was very practical. With this engine... that’s nailed it!

Harry is so classy. The kind of gentleman who never says anything derogatory to another human being, but only words of positive encouragement.

Best description of why I love this car. "Roof down and everything is alright with the word!" ❤

Beautiful…..If that roof works anything like my 987s the button operates as a ‘one touch’ when used on the move…..took me nearly two years to realise that!

They need to put this engine in a 911 and put a manual on it. Kind of sad me saying to put a boxster engine into a 911....

Just spent 30 mins with the Porsche configurator and managed to put £30,000 on top of the base price, comedy gold, but this car is the best thing Porsche have made for some time, well done Harry!

Everything Harry says about the GTS rings true for me about my 2003 986 3.2S. I’m delighted to see that Porsche brought back the flat 6 and it clearly suits the car perfectly. Previously I hadn’t aspired to a 718 but having seen Harry’s review I’m back in the aspiration game for a GTS!! Great stuff Harry keep em comin’. 👍🏼

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="1023">17:03</a> "So much punch to take you out of the corner, unlike that 80s Alfa GTV I was in the other day. Which is a bit unfair". Oh, you think it is a *bit* unfair? Loool.

Thanks Harry, you helped me buy my “22 BGTS 4.0 last July and I have been enjoying it. From time to time I come back to watch your video, and with 2,000 miles on the car, I am in total agreement. My 992 C2S was faster, but the BGTS 4.0 is more fun. I hope Porsche extends production so that others on long dealership waiting lists can receive a build allocation.

Probably one of my favourite videos Harry. Not least because I have recently received a gentian blue GTS 4.0 and have a BLNR ‘Batman’ too! Makes me think life is good 😌 Love the methodical way you work your way through the commentary on your videos - a class act! Thank you 🙏

Fantastic video Harry, keep them coming

Wow, looks amazing!

It seems that Harry, beeing so long in the game, is one of the few that appreciates how much power actually 400 ps is... He has point of reference in the past unlike a lot of modern , younger auto reviewers who r spoiled by AWD, 600+ PS cars....

Love to see a new Harry’s garage - can watch this guys videos for hours. Oddly, went to look at buying a 987 Boxster today, wish I could afford one of these. One day maybe, and 1 less kidney.

I owned a Boxster S (3.2L) a few years ago, and this excellent review brought back some very happy memories. The perfect sports car.

I can well believe how enjoyable this Boxster is. I love my 987 S. It is so tactile and full of feedback. Mine has just enough power (315ps) but if I had the £50,000 I'd need to trade up to a 4.0 I think I would. Great review as usual Harry.

A lovely car and a refreshing change from the modern trends! I wish I had the money to be looking at something like this!

Such fun. Always nice to spend some time with HARRY. Delicious car. Thanks 👏👏🙏👍😊

Great video Harry, as usual! Such a lovely car

The desire is palpable. Great car, great vid your lordship.

Porsche UK dealers: ring Harry up quick to take his order, he’s ready!

What a glorious sound from the flat 6! Thanks Harry!

Hi Harry, Been watching your videos for years and have always been inspired by You on my channel. Thanks Harry.

He said "CO2 nonsense". You have to love him for that.

Must have been a good harvest...Congrats

Excellent as usual Harry. Keep up the great work

I hope you buy one Harry! I’d love to watch the videos of you enjoying it. It sounded great through my headphones!