After first driving a Boxster in 2008, I knew someday I would own one. I've had my 2018 Cayman GTS for over 3 months now and look for any excuse to drive it. I've put on close to 2500 miles 😬 which won't be typical long term. But, I did buy mine for a daily driver. This car is perfect for me. I love the rugged tight suspension, the response, the noise, the shifting just purrs. I have the 18 way adj seats and find them extremely comfortable. I'm long legged so love the way I can stretch out. For me, this is a better fit for longer drives than my SUV. I haven't found any cons yet...but I know that oil change and maintenance schedule is coming. That would at this point be the only con for me. Cost. They are not cheap to own. But I am loving every minute of driving this machine. Worth every penny. It's glorious!
I used my 2017 Cayman with the manual transmission as a daily for years. Put a smile on my face every time. I'd still have one of my finances didn't go south........
Own a 2018 Boxster. First thing my wife noticed was the door thump. Killed any thought of a Miata right there. (thank goodness) Top quality and great handling at 30mpg.
I have a 718 Boxster and I am also that guy who parks on the other side of the car park even when empty. However I would like to meet the person who see's an empty car park but still decides to park next to me.
Sports seats plus is what you need. They’re more squared and fits a person like you with broad shoulders. I’m broad shoulders and have the sports seats plus. I have back problems and use my Cayman 987.1 daily. I’m more comfortable in these seats than at home. The tubers who are long and thin doesn’t have an issue with the basic seats cause basic seats are tall and skinny.
Getting ready to pick up a 2021 base Cayman and I'm nervous as heck about it, for a few reasons. What you said about people not caring is 100% true, bought my wife a new SS 1LE a couple years ago and it has scratches/dings in three separate spots from people. Ridiculous.
Bang on video, the 718S was going to be my daily but your right it is a pain to get in and out, you do have to consider your journey and in the U.K. it rains a lot, I find myself using my wife’s Q3 and the 718 for driving therapy.
Fortunately, I have sports plus seats. It’s shaped is more square vs the tall seats. The main difference is gives you support at the shoulder level. I have back problems and find Porsche/Audi sports seats to be most comfortable and can drive for hours with them.
Nooooooo about the seats, they are really comfortable. I picked mine up and 3 days later drove over 400 miles and the seats were great and in fact anyone who has sat in it has said it so comfortable. Not sure where you're coming from re the seats.
I'm planning to buy one. Basically, I don't need to be careful where to park the car here in Switzerland, because the car on my sides is ever a Ferrari or a Porsche so.. this is the normal hahah
I have found driving a manual in heavy traffic is better than an automatic since I can keep it in neutral and feather the clutch to control progress better than an aggressive automatic.
@@DriveMore718 doing brakes on the C8 this Sunday, I'm doing half the car for my channel, and Matt is doing the other half for his. How close are yours?
@@DriveMore718 i would do some research, depends if you are gonna do more track stuff, rallies, autocross, do you car about dust and what the cost of each option is.
@@DriveMore718 I tracked a 2006 997 for a couple of years with inexpensive Sebro coated ventilated rotors and Pagid Orange or Black pads, and high temp DOT brake fluid. Both colors squealed like crazy for street driving, but it had top drop in style caliper so super easy to swap pads to street compound - I like Bosch. Are your Cayman S calipers drop-in?
How’s your Prius for long trips? Seats ok? You might consider a nice Volvo for longer trips etc and the Cayman as the second fun spiders car. Seats and comfort are high points for the Volvo- S60 good value for clean used S60. A 2016 S60 Best Buy.
Road trips but....with driving less than 30-45 minutes because of uncomfortable seats? (you said on very short trips good... than said good road trips?). Sounds like this car is not good on long trips due to the seats and harsh ride due to the lower stance especially with the lowering springs.
How is the road noise while driving on the highway? I know it’s not a Bentley, but I have a 981 Cayman right now and the only thing that keeps me from dailying the car is the road noise. Just too intrusive for longer drives on the highway once you drive faster than like 60 mph
How do the 20” wheels feel when driving on typical city roads? Do you wish you had the 19” or 18” wheels? I realize that the 20” wheels look the best. Thanks.
The 20” wheels are fine as the OEM Goodyear Eagle F1 AS2 tires on mine aren’t rubber bands. I can’t speak for the OEM Pirelli tires that Porsche also uses. I have the 20mm lower Sport PASM suspension on mine.
The thing I would also discuss are maintenance costs of being a daily driver. I have a 2017 Cayman and just got the front pads and rotors done. Ouch. The oil changes aren't cheap either. I'd throw in a graphic of scheduled maintenance intervals and real world costs. If you want to scare people explain how much the PDK transmission is to replace...lol
Can a 6'3" guy fit? I just want a cayman because they're good cars. I'm not interested in track or racing and want a reasonable price for the insurance. Am I crazy?
i prefer when having a car like this to become one with it by pressing the clutch slamming in the gears with my hand , having a automatic is like fucking a plastic doll
“Long road trips”, to listen to Bose but you can’t stand seats for more than 45minutes! Sounds like you only want to use it as a around town commutes not for any trips longer than 45minutes or maybe an hour? Small car with uncomfortable seats and lowered to create problems getting in and out. Afraid to park in public places - dings etc. To me it’s a nice looking car but as a daily a Miata makes more sense if you like small roadster! Cheap fun without stress or worries.(like dings.
An important point was mentioned at 10:45 into this video. Please remember there IS a potential disadvantage of owning a two seat car. If my math is correct, owning a two seat car only provides a seat for one (1) passenger. Hopefully all two seat car confusion is "cleared up".
Have you ever driven the new Miata? A lot of the same driving dynamics very light and nimble plus great gas mileage. It’s fun and much less expensive overall. (especially without a warranty)
Driven both... the Mazda is good.. the porsche is great... also the motor and trans on the porsche is amazing... the Mazda is very good... 23 k between both low range stok ones...
@@skippynj1979 - $23k difference? The base Miata is about $25 and base Boxster is about $65. More like a $40k difference. Of course the Porsche is much better quality overall it’s a high end luxury roaster where the Miata is a budget sports car and much cheaper overall. However the fun factor and the money saved and easy to maintain nature make the Miata a really desirable option as a second weekend car or even an affordable daily driver. I’ve owned both.
@@skippynj1979 - I checked and it’s about a $36k difference in price between the two cars in base form without added options. The Miata Sport starts at about $27 and the Boxster is about $63k. $36k difference
I’ve had both. The Miata was fun, front engine and rwd. Great stick! I have a 718 now. Much more luxurious. Mid engine dynamics are great. Both were good dailies for me. The Porsche is better for road trips, imho.
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After first driving a Boxster in 2008, I knew someday I would own one. I've had my 2018 Cayman GTS for over 3 months now and look for any excuse to drive it. I've put on close to 2500 miles 😬 which won't be typical long term. But, I did buy mine for a daily driver. This car is perfect for me. I love the rugged tight suspension, the response, the noise, the shifting just purrs. I have the 18 way adj seats and find them extremely comfortable. I'm long legged so love the way I can stretch out. For me, this is a better fit for longer drives than my SUV. I haven't found any cons yet...but I know that oil change and maintenance schedule is coming. That would at this point be the only con for me. Cost. They are not cheap to own. But I am loving every minute of driving this machine. Worth every penny. It's glorious!
I used my 2017 Cayman with the manual transmission as a daily for years. Put a smile on my face every time. I'd still have one of my finances didn't go south........
Can’t wait to get my 718 GTS, going for the 2.5L (I know, all the haters gonna hate), but useful to understand pros and cons for DD.
Cool things - the subwoofer is in the center console. I have a GTS and still get 34 MPG on the highway. These cars handle amazing! Great video!
Next time actually daily drive it. Grocery trip, gym etc. makes for good content. Love the vids bro! Keep em coming
Great video, for sure! As I see it the answer is YES you an BUT, you should have another an appliance to offset the toy.
Own a 2018 Boxster. First thing my wife noticed was the door thump. Killed any thought of a Miata right there. (thank goodness) Top quality and great handling at 30mpg.
I have a 718 Boxster and I am also that guy who parks on the other side of the car park even when empty. However I would like to meet the person who see's an empty car park but still decides to park next to me.
Of course you can. I daily drive my 2021 cayman and I live in Winter Garden Florida
Sports seats plus is what you need. They’re more squared and fits a person like you with broad shoulders. I’m broad shoulders and have the sports seats plus. I have back problems and use my Cayman 987.1 daily. I’m more comfortable in these seats than at home. The tubers who are long and thin doesn’t have an issue with the basic seats cause basic seats are tall and skinny.
Getting ready to pick up a 2021 base Cayman and I'm nervous as heck about it, for a few reasons. What you said about people not caring is 100% true, bought my wife a new SS 1LE a couple years ago and it has scratches/dings in three separate spots from people. Ridiculous.
This car will work well as a daily. Love it.
I drive my 718 boxster S daily in California/ LA and it’s a great car
Tip. The left cup holder works also as a small IPhone holder as well.
I just got a cayman t and absolutely love it. My other daily driver is a 2015 Corolla and I park both in the back of the parking lot
My 718 is my daily driver! I love it!
Bang on video, the 718S was going to be my daily but your right it is a pain to get in and out, you do have to consider your journey and in the U.K. it rains a lot, I find myself using my wife’s Q3 and the 718 for driving therapy.
Fortunately, I have sports plus seats. It’s shaped is more square vs the tall seats. The main difference is gives you support at the shoulder level. I have back problems and find Porsche/Audi sports seats to be most comfortable and can drive for hours with them.
these cars come with a pretty large gas tank (16.9gallons).
They should have a one question application as a pre approval for Porsche ownership.
1. Pronounce Porsche.
have you gotten used to the seats yet, or still sore on long trips?
Nooooooo about the seats, they are really comfortable. I picked mine up and 3 days later drove over 400 miles and the seats were great and in fact anyone who has sat in it has said it so comfortable. Not sure where you're coming from re the seats.
I commute in my 718 gets cayman and my only complaint is the traffic around central Florida is so dense that I have to drive it so slow.
beautiful car and content as always, you inspire me to buy one
Thank you so much, thats great to hear! You definitely wont regret the purchase, its a great car!
SAME!! 🤍
@@wickedcitywoman I can’t wait to get this car in 2 years!
I'm planning to buy one. Basically, I don't need to be careful where to park the car here in Switzerland, because the car on my sides is ever a Ferrari or a Porsche so.. this is the normal hahah
Really great car also the boxster
I have found driving a manual in heavy traffic is better than an automatic since I can keep it in neutral and feather the clutch to control progress better than an aggressive automatic.
dang it, i thought i saw this was gonna be a premier....was excited for that
I accidentally premiered it for tomorrow and I wanted to put it out today lol
@@DriveMore718 doing brakes on the C8 this Sunday, I'm doing half the car for my channel, and Matt is doing the other half for his. How close are yours?
My breaks are shot, pads are good but I need to rotors. Still trying to decide if I want to go aftermarket or OEM. What’s your thoughts?
@@DriveMore718 i would do some research, depends if you are gonna do more track stuff, rallies, autocross, do you car about dust and what the cost of each option is.
@@DriveMore718 I tracked a 2006 997 for a couple of years with inexpensive Sebro coated ventilated rotors and Pagid Orange or Black pads, and high temp DOT brake fluid. Both colors squealed like crazy for street driving, but it had top drop in style caliper so super easy to swap pads to street compound - I like Bosch. Are your Cayman S calipers drop-in?
Cup holders? Can you please show us you flooring it with a large drink..... for research purposes 😂
How’s your Prius for long trips? Seats ok? You might consider a nice Volvo for longer trips etc and the Cayman as the second fun spiders car. Seats and comfort are high points for the Volvo- S60 good value for clean used S60. A 2016 S60 Best Buy.
Road trips but....with driving less than 30-45 minutes because of uncomfortable seats? (you said on
very short trips good... than said good road trips?). Sounds like this car is not good on long trips due to the seats and harsh ride due to the lower stance especially with the lowering springs.
My take is to get the Boxster so that I can have the best of both worlds. I will be buying one shortly. Thanks!
A 718 Cayman to me isn’t worth it unless it’s a GT4. Would a Cayman S be a good gateway to a GT4 or a different brand sports car
Very good looking! May I know what’s the color she is ? Standard white or Carrara white ?
I always park far away and there is always that one person who will park right next to me out of spite.
Yep, frequently will be that ahole that will do that to you.
Yeah same situation, it's usually that idiot with the 20 year old Ford V10.
It's funny you mention the seats not being comfortable. I found them much more comfortable than my RS3.
I drive it every, every day. But agree, in and out, painful :-)
is this cayman the basic white or the carrera white? it looks really nice.
Dope vid man !
How is the road noise while driving on the highway? I know it’s not a Bentley, but I have a 981 Cayman right now and the only thing that keeps me from dailying the car is the road noise. Just too intrusive for longer drives on the highway once you drive faster than like 60 mph
I use to daily drive a smart car, one of if not the smallest car in the world. I think I got this. Haha
How do the 20” wheels feel when driving on typical city roads? Do you wish you had the 19” or 18” wheels? I realize that the 20” wheels look the best. Thanks.
The 20” wheels are fine as the OEM Goodyear Eagle F1 AS2 tires on mine aren’t rubber bands. I can’t speak for the OEM Pirelli tires that Porsche also uses. I have the 20mm lower Sport PASM suspension on mine.
Great video! Can I fit a snowboard in the back?
The thing I would also discuss are maintenance costs of being a daily driver. I have a 2017 Cayman and just got the front pads and rotors done. Ouch. The oil changes aren't cheap either. I'd throw in a graphic of scheduled maintenance intervals and real world costs. If you want to scare people explain how much the PDK transmission is to replace...lol
I peep the Gucci flip flops
I'm planning to buy one. But I'm afraid that I won't be able to go over the 1st speed bump 😅😅 we have terrible roads...😭😅😅
Can a 6'3" guy fit? I just want a cayman because they're good cars. I'm not interested in track or racing and want a reasonable price for the insurance. Am I crazy?
shut up
i prefer when having a car like this to become one with it by pressing the clutch slamming in the gears with my hand , having a automatic is like fucking a plastic doll
“Long road trips”, to listen to Bose but you can’t stand seats for more than 45minutes! Sounds like you only want to use it as a around town commutes not for any trips longer than 45minutes or maybe an hour? Small car with uncomfortable seats and lowered to create problems getting in and out. Afraid to park in public places - dings etc. To me it’s a nice looking car but as a daily a Miata makes more sense if you like small roadster! Cheap fun without stress or worries.(like dings.
What year is the car
What year is yours?
What wheels do you have?
maybe I should get the Nissan Z
An important point was mentioned at 10:45 into this video. Please remember there IS a potential disadvantage of owning a two seat car. If my math is correct, owning a two seat car only provides a seat for one (1) passenger. Hopefully all two seat car confusion is "cleared up".
The thump is important, I concur 😎
Why would you lower her 😳😆 I need to lift her 😀
Have you ever driven the new Miata? A lot of the same driving dynamics very light and nimble plus great gas mileage. It’s fun and much less expensive overall. (especially without a warranty)
Driven both... the Mazda is good.. the porsche is great... also the motor and trans on the porsche is amazing... the Mazda is very good... 23 k between both low range stok ones...
@@skippynj1979 - $23k difference? The base Miata is about $25 and base Boxster is about $65. More like a $40k difference. Of course the Porsche is much better quality overall it’s a high end luxury roaster where the Miata is a budget sports car and much cheaper overall. However the fun factor and the money saved and easy to maintain nature make the Miata a really desirable option as a second weekend car or even an affordable daily driver. I’ve owned both.
@@skippynj1979 - I checked and it’s about a $36k difference in price between the two cars in base form without added options. The Miata Sport starts at about $27 and the Boxster is about $63k. $36k difference
I’ve had both. The Miata was fun, front engine and rwd. Great stick! I have a 718 now. Much more luxurious. Mid engine dynamics are great. Both were good dailies for me. The Porsche is better for road trips, imho.
I recently sold my 2006 Cayman S and bought a 2022 MX-5
“Sports” car not!”Spiders” car
They hold you in pretty WELL not good. Didn’t anyone go to school these day.
Gym shoes, really? When was the last time you’ve been in a gym?
Luis has some explaining to do 👀
Envy goes with…?
Not porsh 😂😂😂😂 porsheeeeeeeee u **********
It’s pronounced porsh-uh, not porsh
How many golf bags can you put in?
I use mine daily
If I’m summoned to go back to the office I need my 45 minute commute to be in this 😬🤍