Should I buy a Porsche 718 Cayman S ? [MY NEXT CAR !] 

This is like asking your buddies “should I go talk to that hot girl standing in the corner?”.

I am blown away with it !!! You have to get one...cost me 50k but unbelievable...forget every other car choice

I say: If you CAN buy a Porsche, you SHOULD buy a Porsche.

I loved how excited you got when you started to initially push on , as petrolheads we all recognise that buzz when a car is phenomenal to drive. Porsche’s have always been my guilty pleasure, so well built and such amazing drivers car. My only worry is the sound but I must admit it sounded bloody good. Thanks for taking us on this journey Peter, your channel continues to be a breath of fresh air and I look forward to every upload!

this is by far the most personal car review I've ever seen! (p.s. your video confirmed that I should be getting this)

Another thing to consider, Porsche’s customer service is top notch. Their staff is always willing to help and cater to any needs you might have. That car will always turn heads but most importantly it will always put a smile on yours. If it were my money, I’d go with the Porsche.

Purchased a Cayman 718 GTS PDK last week, my first ever Porsche!! Many Thanks, Peace From London. 🙏

Just watching this guys excitement lets me know that I would love it too. Great video man

I think you’ve found your car!!! Bloody awesome! I could feel your excitement through my PC!!!

I have ‘wanted’ one of these for years and finally picked up a 718 Cayman S a couple of months ago. Fully specced up and it is amazing. It also does 40mpg down the motorway if you want it to.

Love the unfiltered excitement you have of this car. I think your raw joy is how all of us feel when we find “the one”. Thanks for making me smile :D

well I love mine !! yes the flat 6 has its own symphony but the 718 growls .. and lets face it ….you cant hear the 981 exhaust in a 718 because its behind you !!

“That ‘want’ gland...” That must have resonated with all of us! Perfect description! Now, back to the rest of the film.. :-)

I have the the original Cayman S 987.1 and even though it is 11yrs old I absolutely love it and always enjoy driving it, the handling is just awesome 😁

I’m currently reviewing the used market for my first Porsche- a base 718 cayman. Love your enthusiasm it’s infectious - great vlog and my want one juices are flowing strong

I definitely appreciate going back to great reviews like this one 👍 definitely makes me want one

Ped, let me put it this way. I had a Cayman 981s, the wife somehow talked me into buying a more practical car. I ended up with a Range Rover. Couldn't have been any more different. I did not get on with it. Sold it and bought a Mustang GT, sold that and I am now looking to go back to a Cayman , or maybe some other options. Cayman is at the top of the list. Buy one, you will not regret it, they are as you say a special place to be.

Have the 981.. love it! ..coming from an F13 6series BMW I find it’s not such a compromise practically wise, and every time I get in it ,it feels like an occasion. Definitely more exclusive than the usual ‘sales rep/ company car’ look alike Mercs/ Audi’s and BMs

I get the same feeling Pete, when I drive my type r. Big smile on my face.

Looking forward to this......here we go! Well Pete having now watched the clip.....my advice if you can afford one go for it. I know exactly the excitement you felt. That’s something special. The Petrol Pooch will be with you for some years to come. So unless you wait there will never be a good time. Never look back saying “I Wish” Look back saying “Im Glad”. 718s would be on my list. Little bit late on the power in some bends...remember pull push steering bit of double handed going on 😉 will be in contact 🚔🙋🏼‍♂️

Screw practicality! I have 2016 981 and I absolutely love it! The flat 6 sounds great too ;) I have 2 dogs and they aren't allowed in the car unless they've just been bathed :)

I bought a brand new Macan in 2017, i had one of the best customer service ever. The car is flawless and rock solid. My next car will probably be a Cayman. An important PRO is the amazing resale value. It was the first time i seen one of your video, good job keep the great content!

Thank you for your video. Like you I have 2 small dogs to take along for the ride. I have BMW Z3 with a removable hardtop and it’s tight for them. The 4-cylinder sounds good, reminds me of the older 911s or a VW beetle with an enhanced engine.

Very good video packed with useful information. Going thru same evaluation for car myself. For me C7 v. Cayman driving C7 now. Again great flic.

That Porsche is amazing , I’ve always wanted a Porsche it’s my dream car. I can’t justify spending that much money and my long suffering Wife would probably leave me as she has put up with me changing my cars constantly over the years. That feeling you get from car shopping is unique, I am hooked. Good luck with the search and look forward to seeing your pick up👍.

Another fantastic review Peter. I can't afford one but after your review, I'll have to get one now. Haha. Kidding 🤗. Got to be honest though, I think the more cylinders the better, mainly the sound I guess and I know that more and more manufacturers are dropping down to 4 and less in the average car but I would go for the 6 pot personally and something inside my budget. Any nice used 911s for sale at PC Portsmouth Peter? And you get your 4 seats 👍 Cheers, Jon.

Thanks for the great video, your enthusiasm really help me decide in my purchase of a Cayman 718.

Thanks for this beautiful presentation and compliment for good purchase...enviable 🙂. Enjoy your Cayman 🏁

The new A35 could be a shout. Within budget and one of the nicest looking for hot hatches inside and out 🤓

If you can afford an S, you may as well spring for a GTS for the larger turbo and more linear power delivery...but yes, you definitely should buy a 718.

Nice that getting in this car makes you smile I'm waiting for mine to come in just order at the beginning of this month and wont get it till 1/15/20 so dying to get my hands on my keys and drive around the cost in southern California.

Cool vid Pete and a cool car too!! Are 4 seats an absolute must, considering you have the S4 too? Looking forward to the vids on the other cars on your list!!

Pete, I reckon you should try a BMW M140i 3.0 litre 6 cylinder 340hp I did and was blown away by this car and have now ordered one for March. I tried all the contenders in the same class but this thing stood out by miles.

I agree with your enthusiasm for the 718 - the only down side is the low speed shall we call it roughness and almost agricultural sound of the engine when accelerating from low speed- You can live with it but am continually surprised it is there in a Porsche- I also have a 310 bhp Golf R now there is a car of practicality and after 10,000 miles still yet to find a fault.

Hi Petrol Ped, another great video review. I'm considering buying a Cayman 981, I'm concerned about seating position. I'm 6' 2 do you think it would work for me? How tall are you? Cheers

I never thought these types of cars would look good in grey/silver which is what many would consider a "boring color" for a sports car, but it looks nice. I was thinking of mine in either blue or red but I may even consider one in silver in the future.

Get it, more fun to drive than my 911 c2s convetable. Chalk GTS !

Great video Ped! Love the 718 Cayman, they are amazing cars. Gonna be painful waiting for you to finally show us the REAL purchase though. Spoiler alerts please!!

You are the first Cayman driver who looks like reaaaallly enjoying it...to the last bit of it! Exactly like lapping the last drop of an Elixir beverage prepared by a mystic druid! Congrats buddy...i will be joining the Porsche Club soon FGW!

Great car, I love those wheels. Sort of a modern interpretation of the old Fuchs style.

If you love it and can afford it buy it and enjoy it life is too short. Screw what everyone else thinks. Nice car no doubt

PP- I have to agree with the choice. It's a superior car in every way to prior generation. The S version, with 350 BPH is 'enough' to do duty from the garage, it's still too new to be chip programmed (warranty), and, a few choice options really up the car to very close to supercar levels (PSM, sports chrono...) Personally, I LIKE the 4 cylinder turbo sound (flame suit ON!), and, would want all of the improved characteristics MORE than the wail of the venerable flat 6. Both generations are 'special' enough, and buget limits DO keep marriages together, but, I the think the ever so slightly/gently used 718 Cayman S is a better car is too many ways- a true car lovers sleeper of an ownership experience. A genuine "Poor Man's" 911 911.2 Porsche GT3 with a six speed manual (starts @ $150k- Oops!). I'd argue that it's brilliant, but- NOT 3 times as good as a 718 Cayman S.

I agree, there is "Madness to" your "thinking".

Well it’s hardly surprising that you bought the 718 GTS Pete, you diligently took your time which is unusual for a RU-vidr, for me it took me 15 years to buy my Cayman without upsetting my finances but I have to use strict budget to get a 987.2 and keep all my portfolio intact. Nice content Pete.

There are excellent condition 981 Cayman S's available in the $40-$50K, which has a real Porsche flat 6. Porsche is constantly offering incentives on the 718 just to get stock off the lot.

I own a 40,000 mile 981 Boxster S and have spent 4 hours throwing a 718 Boxster S around various handling circuits and surfaces at the Porsche Experience Centre. Both are great cars and very similar from a handling and drive point of view BUT the power delivery, sound and feel of the 981 are in a different league!!! If I change mine in the next couple of years, I’ll be hunting down the latest and lowest mileage 981 I can find, hopefully a GTS, before I finally have to accept a Porsche with a turbo. 🙄

Just bought a 718 Boxster a few months ago and I can’t get the smile off my face. Do it! You won’t regret it.

Totally love the Porsche Cayman. I've always wanted one and am seriously considering for my next car, however i have a similar dilemma with the practicality of seats but would just love to have such an amazing drivers car whether its old or nearly new.

All I can say is whatever Cayman/Boxster you get, do yourself a favor and get the manual transmission....much more fun and driver involving and engaging. I owned a new 2005 Porsche Boxster for 10 years and loved every minute of it. Was mostly trouble free, and I did a lot of the maintenance on it myself. I say life is short, get yourself a Porsche and enjoy. Just a little heads up, my Boxster had the fabulous flat 6 Boxer engine and it sounded absolutely glorious, not so much with the flat 4 in the 718. That sounds more like a Subaru. If you think the noise from the 718 is brilliant, take out a 981 with the flat 6 and you will hear a huge difference for the better. Plus a 981 will be cheaper to buy.

This is going to be a tough choice..... looking forward to seeing the others!

Good balanced review and pleased to see you are not swayed by the anti turbo 4 brigade! Having previously had a 981 Boxster I knew after the first test drive of the 718 (Boxster) it would be my next car, but after reading the reviews the new car received I began to have doubts. So I tried a used 981 Boxster GTS and it did sound great; but when I went out in a 718S Boxster the performance blew me away. The exhaust note was also present even when going slow, whereas the 981 could only be heard at high revs. Before my final decision I went out in a 911 4S Cabriolet but after the Boxster the driving experience was disappointing. I hope you find the Cayman practical enough for your pooches! 👍

Planning on getting one of these by the beginning of next year.

Should I buy an Airbus A380 for my next jet plane?

I've been a 911 "snob" for 6 years, really because when I grew up, the Boxster/Cayman platform didn't exist. My OPC has loaned me several while my 911s have been serviced or had warranty work, and I have to say, the Cayman is the only car I never want to give back - it's just brilliant. I don't fully understand your requirement for nearly new, but if it were Mrs Windy, our two dogs and me, I'd be looking at a late 997.2 Carrera (or Targa 4S for ultimate practicality) or a leggy early 991.1 for your indicated budget. The OPC extended warranty can be renewed until the car is 15 years old and gives great peace of mind. I'm not knocking the 718 platforms, but you know you need to have a 911 in your life at some time, so why not now?

Love it Pete. I can see the attractions, but practicality wise, lots more options out there. Used M4 Comp??

I've got a 2009 2.9L Cayman and am thinking about an upgrade to a 718S. Would you go for it? I'm after the same kind of experience but with a bit more modern kit in the cabin, and of course a little bit faster.

Cupholders above center stack, scary! Would never use it. The handling though, sublime.......I tested both Cayman and Boxster, so good. Thinking a fairly well used 911, has the back seats.

I am a massive Porsche fan, and spent a few years in a 997 .... but .... it’s got to be 6 cylinders, and it’s just not practical enough ... you, Mrs Ped and the dogs won’t fit - so days out will be in the wagon .... a 911 has rear seats (of sorts) !! 😜 and really you need the convertible .... so that’s it, and 911 convertible !!

Loved the fim, car and entertainment value - fab!

Awesome car, was looking at them at FOS. Turquoise-ish one is gorg! Keep the S4 or get a 500C for the dogs.

This is the first video of yours I’ve come across. I hope you buy the car 👍

Nice Cayman Pete. I don’t think this will be your next car though. Too many compromises.

there is a parcel shelf behind the seats of the boxster, but you better not lower the top if there's something there. It's deeper than the one in the cayman. You have to remove the wind deflector to access it.

Who would have thought Peter that you got pretty close when you bought the Boxster a few years later. It’s amazing how Porsche dealers understand that you may not buy today, or tomorrow but simply letting you have a test drive may deliver in future years! Cheers, Kevin.

I have a 981 boxster s. Love the sound of it. Buy a 981

Are you a jolly cooper fanboy?😂😂you seem to have her entire collection in your bookcase!

I have this car in the non-S regular version but with the Carrera S wheels like the one you’re reviewing. It’s very fun, has great acceleration and gets looks everywhere I go!

Great video. I have an M2c and considering this next. Getting more and more keen on them. Has to go stage 1 though, then they’re as quick as they should be from factory.

You liked it then and rightly so. Having spent time with both cars, I can say the 718 is better than the 981, it feels more sorted and the torque from that turbo motor is addictive, however the 981 has a way better engine note and slightly better throttle response. I have to say while I love cars such as Audi TT's & BMW M cars, they are eclipsed by Caymans & 911's in feel good factor by some margin.

Awesome car but with 2 dogs you need a bit more practicality, honda civic type R would be a good choice or an Audi RS3.

I've only owned one Porsche when I was younger, a 944 S2, and I know that feeling of solidity well. What I love about the one in the video is the buttons, the lovely, nicely weighted buttons, and none of these ugly plastic touch screens.

Great insights. I am definitely going to buy one next year. Is it true the new 4 cyl turbo engine louder than the old 6 cyl one?

hi sir just a suggestion sort list the car you are interested in you top 4 or 5 cars and have your subs have a vote on it to give a good yardstick of what your subs like best out of five then top three and then your winner.

Caymans are superb cars....great value for your money.

Top Class car, love it Ped & the Porsche definitely suits you! 💚👍

Damn I have wanted one of these beasts for so long. The GTS looks nice but I think the S is the most intelligent option for me. My last coupe was a Toyota 86 GTS and I feel like the only step up is the Cayman. Similar overall lines and shape as the 86 too, albeit far more beautiful. Watching your face, smiles and reactions while driving this is the reason why I love a good sports car. Driving can be so mundane, especially lengthy trips. So why not make the process enjoyable!

The car is beautiful, wish I could afford one!

Awesome. My dream right now is the Macan GTS. The Porsche badge is something special.

I recently met a chap at the local canadian tire shop who had picked up a beautiful blue 719 cayman.... previously loved ........im hooked !!! Im also on a very limited budget ,but its attainable , ill just have to find one a few years older , if the timing and tides are right ,the dream can come true for me as well !!! p.s. thanks mate for helping keep the dream alive

I've never experienced a bad Porsche. Even the 4 Pot is desirable, light & fun to drive, the sports exhaust give a great sound! Pete I'm watching this May 2019 so months after you released it (I'm delving into your back catalogue at the moment and loving it!) - should have got a Cayman Pete

A better buy is a 718 Cayman GTS? Go through the spec and see how much more is offered for a justified amount of more money. Says a Cayman S owner with a 6-cyl and PDK transmission, the model year 2016. The last breed of its kind.

If I sold either of my Minis and could afford that car I would be signing the paperwork. Lol

Hi Ped & Petrol Pooch Brilliant, brilliant😀 Takes me back two years when I went to test drive 991 Carrera 4 S, used, which I could not possibly justify spending the cash. However having experienced what I would describe as a brilliant engineering work of art, heart overuled head, and PDK version joined the garage. Not sure if Petrol Pooch and Petrol Pup will approve, but you already face a great dilema! You could be damned if you do and damned if you don’t.

Very good video and a fantastic, still affordable car! Thank you

Porsche Cayman S Jungs! 😂😂

Lovely car. Looks like you are on a slippery slope if you are now justifying why you should have it lol. But saying that its exactly what you need to do, how many times are the pooches going to be in the car etc. Whats next we wonder ?

Really think you should consider this. Nice lines, very impressive porsche

Cayman GTS is on my list of possible future “fun” car... I’ve yet to drive one but will be doing so very soon... 😈

it's a turbo. 'nuff said

"Biblically good 🤣🤣🤣" I love it!

I have a 2006 caymanS with PASM since 2010 and I still love it and can not live without it ❤

Getting my Boxster 718 GTS in April next year and I’m counting the days. Btw. I drove the “S” 2 month ago and after only 20 minutes I was hooked on that car with the biggest smile in my face.

The 718 is a very pretty car but I just couldn‘t get over the 4 cylinder. The old six just howls so good above 5k ...

Will you be looking at a Audi RS3 Pete

I get mine on Tuesday and my pup came on the test drive, he loved it, also. Same colour.

I also drove a Boxster S when I was shopping for my sports car. Nice tiny car but in the end, there are just too many Porsches driving around in my area. So I went for a Jaguar F-Type Convertible.

What about the Cayman T

The lack of six cylinders just doesn't cut it for me, lovely car though 👍 Good luck with your search!

981 S is the one to have. Great engine, best sound, big factor on a sportscar

Lovely Ve-hikkel. Kia Ora from the Deep South of New Zealand! I recently went from an old daily driver Legacy Wagon (JDM 3.0R) which did everything - hunting, camping, fishing, taking dogs and LOTS of daily driving etc and was my company car (my company) - and replaced it with an AUDI S5 Sportback, the 3.0t. I couldn’t bear to put the puppers in or take it down a dirt track. Eventually bought George, an elderly Diesel manual Discovery that now has all outdoors gear in it permanently. George cost nothing and costs nothing to run. So far it has been the best practical solution. I am considering a Cayman next instead of the S5. When warranty runs out. Interested to see what you decide on.