718 Buyers Guide Discussion and Feedback

[Crazy Eddie]

Well I talked to my guy at Excellence and he tells me they make an editorial decision not to include model specific entries on car (generations) still in production -- so, for example, there is no 992 either. So at least it wasn't an oversight, though kind of a curious editorial decision. In the universe of people who might buy a Porsche buyer's guide, I'd have to think potential 718 and 992 buyers represent a very meaningful percentage. At any rate, I'll be publishing our own 718 guide shortly, and now maybe a 992 version as well...

Did they mention the 987 or the 981??

[Tom]

Well I talked to my guy at Excellence and he tells me they make an editorial decision not to include model specific entries on car (generations) still in production -- so, for example, there is no 992 either. So at least it wasn't an oversight, though kind of a curious editorial decision. In the universe of people who might buy a Porsche buyer's guide, I'd have to think potential 718 and 992 buyers represent a very meaningful percentage. At any rate, I'll be publishing our own 718 guide shortly, and now maybe a 992 version as well...

Did they mention the 987 or the 981??

Yes, they have a section on all prior versions of the Boxster and Caymans...

[Larry C]

I’m a 718 Cayman GTS 4.0 owner - it’s my first Porsche. I purchased the car because I wanted an “old-school” Porsche without buying a pre-owned 911. While not a 911, the GTS 4.0 checks the boxes:
1. The size is around the same as the 964, a little smaller than the 997
2. Flat 6 normally aspirated engine - it has the same engine as the GT4 that’s slightly detuned
3. Mostly analog interior - from the seats forward, it’s almost identical to the 991.1 and 991.2

IMO, it’s the perfect DD sports car:
1. Mid-engine - excellent handling
2. Lightweight
3. Storage in Frunk and rear compartment
4. High revving NA engine
5. Compliant suspension - DD, canyon carver and weekend track car

Just my enthusiastic $0.02

Great car ( especially for the money )
Great daily driver

It’s mind blowing that a 911 GTS is double the price of a 718 GTS 4.0.

[ReidMcT]

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The 718 Buyers Guide seems not to include the T variant.

[WillyDaP]

In reference to Larry C's comment on the price of a 911 GTS compared to a 718 GTS I have to believe we will be seeing very strong stability in Cayster prices with the model being discontinued. Taking my over 30+ years in the business the low overall model sales and the discontinuance should keep pricing strong for used models and we may even see increases. Now will 911s continue their meteoric climb, that remains to be see, but I have to believe the used Caymans and Boxsters will look even more attractive to new buyers and even current Porsche buyers. Great to see the buyer's guide and it will be interesting to see the comments on the vehicle in the coming years, especially prior to the new models coming out -----which I am very sure will be sold at a much lower price, haha!

[Tom]

20240702_094209.jpgThe 718 Buyers Guide seems not to include the T variant.

Great input, thank you -- will add for sure!