981 Boxster GTS

[Angelus666]

It's only 330 bhp, but I've come to realise that as all the manufacturers chase ever-increasing power numbers (which is easy to get caught up in), the fun can only be had when you get a car to 8-tenths of it's limit...

My boss is always bragging that his tuned 435D has 401bhp which is 100 more than me but he doesn't quite grasp that his car is almost 600kg heavier than mine, which gives me more per ton.

Silly people getting hung up on numbers!

The R8 with 610 bhp and 4wd is bonkers fast, but rewards with the v10 engine note. The 570s feels even quicker to me because of the driving position but because the handling is so ridiculously good you find yourself being a bit of a tool on the public road, on a dry road you can take roundabouts at 70mph without too much fuss.

[Wyldie85]

That’s lovely. More pictures welcome. I like this dealers too. They seem to stock nice or unusual examples of things. They have a lovely blue Macan there at the moment as well.

[MrPT]

Fantastic choice. They are an utter joy to drive and sound incredible. Can totally understand the logic vs the 570s and the R8. Spend the difference on lots of road trips.

[pvr]

That looks great indeed. But what gearbox does it have ...

[Babw]

Great choice and I see what you mean relative to the 570s etc but your car is incredibly capable to the point within legal limits it's barely breaking a sweat.

The dampening and road manners are so good on modern Porsches that I find myself putting PASM into sport mode and generally being a bit ham fisted with steering inputs in my Cayman to get that heightened feeling of being involved. I think the Cayman is the best all around sports car on the market today but find myself looking at S1 Elises for that *insert cliché* involvement at legal speeds.

Modern cars are just too good and why I find myself drawn towards Frankenstein cars like K20 Elise etc where there's just a raw edge to them which OEM seems to dial out.

[Angelus666]

It's a PDK, which I had to go for as the missus just won't drive a manual.....actually I think she won't ever touch a paddle and just leave it in auto every time. She used to drive the CSL only in full auto, even when it would bunny hop down the road in the morning during it's 15 minute warm up. The GTS definitely excels in lots of ways, and I think they're quite a rare sight on the UK road, which is important to me and part of the reason why I have stuck with the MC for 5 years.

[LeeZ4MR]

That does look very nice!

I'm more of a manual fan, but I've never heard a bad word about the PDK.

Enjoy collecting it.

[john-e89]

Firstly it’s not nice slating a car when there’s a member that has just bought one but I’ve spoken to Greg81 via PM in the past about 718’s so he knows my thoughts, plus he’s by no means precious about it and I’ve no doubt sticks two fingers up to what I say which is exactly how it should be.....

Reading your remarks about the 570 and Audi rung a bell with me and the 718 GTS, hugely capable at getting up to high speed but the theatre just wasn’t there for me. You obvs know how the M’s are and especially with a GruppeM or similar fitted the cars a riot on every trip out should you want it, so much character it’s hilariously theatrical. You can’t have that with the turbo boxer engine, 60, 70, 80 etc, came up incredibly quickly but you simply didn’t know it, a mere small rise in engine note doesn’t cut it. Having such an incredible chassis just made the whole experience worse not better, so frustrating that the car had everything it needed to be brilliant yet lacking in one of the two most important aspects, chassis and engine note. I knew deep down early on that we weren’t going to gell so I got out, thankfully before the 4.0 was announced. You win some you lose some. The 718 is a superb car with better tech than a 981 and it’s great that Greg for example is happy with his, but going on what you say about your wants from a car you’ve made absolutely the right choice, something I should have done at the time.

[Angelus666]

Absolutely spot on, which is why the Z4M is such an interesting proposition. It's as equally sh*t as it is good, so you drive around the crap ride, suspension, brakes, interior quality....as it gives you rewards back in theatre and drama. My lady wife says my MC sounds like it going to explode when it gets to 8k rpm.....I think that's a good thing

[Jembo]

My mate decided to go 718 simply because of a longer warranty, though I also think it’s because he’s not a noise hooligan that also played a large part in his decision

[buzyg]

Absolutely spot on, which is why the Z4M is such an interesting proposition. It's as equally sh*t as it is good, so you drive around the crap ride, suspension, brakes, interior quality....as it gives you rewards back in theatre and drama. My lady wife says my MC sounds like it going to explode when it gets to 8k rpm.....I think that's a good thing

You should sit her in an MR at 8k rpm

[tomscott]

Lovely. Congrats!

If I could justify the cost this would be in my top 2 of choices.

[sharif]

Congratulations, that looks great!

[greg81]

Firstly it’s not nice slating a car when there’s a member that has just bought one but I’ve spoken to Greg81 via PM in the past about 718’s so he knows my thoughts, plus he’s by no means precious about it and I’ve no doubt sticks two fingers up to what I say which is exactly how it should be.....

Correct on all fronts. Everyone wants different things out of a car so there's no right or wrong. My decisions were based on various opinions and my own experiences as you say so none taken. For me it's about a newer car, long warranty etc etc. I personally don't find the noise of the 718 dull at all as it certainly growls in sport mode and can be driven quietly if desired, but engine note was by no means a deal-breaker for me

OP got the car he wanted, and I mine so it's win-win for all involved

[Angelus666]

Absolutely Greg, if everyone wanted the same it would be a boring old world...but yours is a much more interesting colour than my boring old white (I had a choice between white or silver). Also, you’re definitely not alone loving the 718, a lot of my car liking mates much prefer the 718, it’s a lot quicker in the real world and has sharper lines across the styling (I actually prefer every design angle on the 718 v the 981, but the front bumper being so straight lined and flat is a real let down).