A 718 Boxster Fan

[FourPotPorsche]

A gushing review of the base Boxster...he even loves the sound. Enjoy

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Yp7VZKtnSlE

[EGTE]

Many, many more disagree about the sound.

[ellroy]

Your headline is missing the words 'sounds like a'.

I think the mods can fix that.

[nsm3]

What's this 'previous car' with the not quite there interior and 300bhp S variant, he mentions?

Agree about the idea that people without previous F6 experience, won't see the issue with the engine though.

[FourPotPorsche]

Got to have a chuckle at this one too:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=z3BfdvwATDM

[Sparkyhd]

It's got me excited. Just frustrated I've got to wait until the end of September for mine. If only I could get the Germans away from depositing their towels by the pools and back to Stuttgart a few weeks early ...

[Gorsh]

A guy in his position is never going to give a bad review - Porsche would 'black ball' him and he wouldn't get cars for future reviews.

[FourPotPorsche]

Patience Sparky as the wait for what will be a great motor is worth it.

0n another note ( not exhaust ), every time a positive 718 thread is opened all the doom and gloom merchants descend...such negativity really gets me down...sob, sob.

[Sparkyhd]

I'm not a patient person. When I've decided on something I need it immediately which is usually why I end up taking whatever is in the showroom or an ex demonstrator. In this case I've shown great restraint (and I just couldn't take the plunge for a £69k orange one laden with extras at Hatfield).

[ooid]

Pretty weak shots in the beginning. I could see more of his reflections on the body, rather than 718 curves. Bad angles, and not good focus with his camera. 718 has such a good form/shape but could not show it properly, imho. (It's a difficult colour and clear sky conditions honestly). While driving, next time he should properly re-arrange camera location maybe, so we do not have to see his face and nose with full detail

Sorry if it's harsh

[Porsche911R]

I hate the fake over run on modern cars

why is this a new trend ? and why do people like it ?

the car sounds st, this is my car ;-) reporters are a bit stupid these days, esp one which talk about the over run time and time again in one review !

https://youtu.be/NUXq8r-BD4o

Edited by Porsche911R on Saturday 13th August 11:56

[edo]

Porsche911R said:

I hate the fake over run on modern cars

why is this a new trend ? and why do people like it ?

the car sounds st, this is my car ;-) reporters are a bit stupid these days, esp one which talk about the over run time and time again in one review !

https://youtu.be/NUXq8r-BD4o

Edited by Porsche911R on Saturday 13th August 11:56

You don't like the 718 sound? You should have said before!

[Pinball]

Drove both models today. The exhaust note is noticeably different between the two models. To my ear the base model sounded much better than the s. Neither had pse though. I'd like to hear what difference that makes to the base model.

[FrankCayman]

Porsche911R said:

I hate the fake over run on modern cars

why is this a new trend ? and why do people like it ?

the car sounds st, this is my car ;-) reporters are a bit stupid these days, esp one which talk about the over run time and time again in one review !

https://youtu.be/NUXq8r-BD4o

Edited by Porsche911R on Saturday 13th August 11:56

Lovel car chap.....but you've posted this video many times.

I assume you're after as many hits as possible...bless

[mikees]

FrankCayman said:

Porsche911R said:

I hate the fake over run on modern cars

why is this a new trend ? and why do people like it ?

the car sounds st, this is my car ;-) reporters are a bit stupid these days, esp one which talk about the over run time and time again in one review !

https://youtu.be/NUXq8r-BD4o

Edited by Porsche911R on Saturday 13th August 11:56

Lovel car chap.....but you've posted this video many times.

I assume you're after as many hits as possible...bless

To be honest, it does sound great.

[andyman_2006]

mikees said:

To be honest, it does sound great.

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Having driven one a few weeks ago, all i could keep thinking of re: sound, was Subaru Wrx.......especially at lower speeds with the roof down.

Very few other visual tweaks (i personally didn't like the location of badges on the rear) the odd interior part changed/refreshed (all to justify the new model i suppose)

I was told this new model was a forced release for Porsche due to the F6 engine issue (emissions) and the current 2012-2016 981 was not due for replacement until 2019.

Cant deny the 718 is very very quick, its not very laggy, and overall is a superbly good car. Still do i like the sound of that engine. No sorry i dont.

Andy

[Porsche911R]

FrankCayman said:

Lovel car chap.....but you've posted this video many times.

I assume you're after as many hits as possible...bless

yes I hear many hits lets you buy any rare Porsche :-) only another 4 million views to go ! FFS !!!

People are still asking to hear the sound on my car, so while you may have seen it posted before, others are still asking to hear it :-)
An extra 20 views on top of the very low 900 will make no odds to me lol

[DJMC]

andyman_2006 said:

Having driven one a few weeks ago, all i could keep thinking of re: sound, was Subaru Wrx.......

...or Ducati?