Tigerstew Posted May 6, 2016 Report Share Posted May 6, 2016 Did u get to drive it on your own for 2 hrs or did you have the salesman with you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patt Posted May 6, 2016 Report Share Posted May 6, 2016 or perhaps they reduced the "enjoyment" of the Boxster and Cayman to re-define the 911 as the best in breed.... I just love a conspiracy theory Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted May 6, 2016 Report Share Posted May 6, 2016 I think we should get a bunch of 981 Spyders to park outside Reading with a big banner saying "The King is dead - long live the King!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonnyspin Posted May 6, 2016 Report Share Posted May 6, 2016 I would imagine that the F4 enables the centre of mass of the engine to be closer to the centre of the car - so this will help the handling compared to a F6... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simo_UK Posted May 6, 2016 Report Share Posted May 6, 2016 Currently have a 718 sat on the drive. I return it tomorrow, will share my 2p then. In the meantime, this one is Agate Grey with a RED interior.....I mean, come on, who in their right mind has a RED interior @boxsternoob56 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gutley Posted May 6, 2016 Report Share Posted May 6, 2016 28 minutes ago, Simo_UK said: Currently have a 718 sat on the drive. I return it tomorrow, will share my 2p then. In the meantime, this one is Agate Grey with a RED interior.....I mean, come on, who in their right mind has a RED interior @boxsternoob56 photos? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denizl Posted May 6, 2016 Report Share Posted May 6, 2016 12 hours ago, Tigerstew said: Did u get to drive it on your own for 2 hrs or did you have the salesman with you? Anytime I have test driven a Porsche the salesman has never came. Test drove the new 991.2, (if you want to hear a boring sounding car even with sports exhaust try this, its dire)and took my mate and he test drove also, neither of u had any intention of buying Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart21UK Posted May 6, 2016 Report Share Posted May 6, 2016 2 hours ago, Simo_UK said: Currently have a 718 sat on the drive. I return it tomorrow, will share my 2p then. In the meantime, this one is Agate Grey with a RED interior.....I mean, come on, who in their right mind has a RED interior @boxsternoob56 Someone with impeccable taste ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A15X Posted May 6, 2016 Report Share Posted May 6, 2016 Shame the 718 isn't epic, was hoping a 918 would make it in the shedtastic thread... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simo_UK Posted May 6, 2016 Report Share Posted May 6, 2016 2 hours ago, Gutley said: photos? Yep - will post tomorrow. It has, as you'd expect, a vast selection of extras, will take a few pics tomorrow.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simo_UK Posted May 6, 2016 Report Share Posted May 6, 2016 55 minutes ago, boxsternoob56 said: Someone with impeccable taste ? That is EXACTLY what I meant! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart21UK Posted May 6, 2016 Report Share Posted May 6, 2016 2 hours ago, A15X said: Shame the 718 isn't epic, was hoping a 918 would make it in the shedtastic thread... http://www.BoXa.net/forum/index.php?/topic/68494-boxster-981-gt-silver-with-carrera-red-for-sale/&do=findComment&comment=844400 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thanatoid Posted May 6, 2016 Report Share Posted May 6, 2016 Mines in for a service at Reading for two days come Monday, I've no idea what I'll be getting but I'll be off to the coast :-) One hopes for a 718 - any sort, got the week off for other things, may the sun shine :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simo_UK Posted May 7, 2016 Report Share Posted May 7, 2016 7 hours ago, thanatoid said: Mines in for a service at Reading for two days come Monday, I've no idea what I'll be getting but I'll be off to the coast :-) One hopes for a 718 - any sort, got the week off for other things, may the sun shine :-) If you don't ask, you won't get....well you will, but it'll likely be a golf! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simo_UK Posted May 7, 2016 Report Share Posted May 7, 2016 So, my short(ish) and to the point review. The 718 is a great car. The 'S' is fast, very fast. The interior update works for me, although there are a few areas for improvement - keyless entry and starting, but no start button instead a large daft 'pretend key', somewhat pointless. The GT upgraded steering wheel does indeed feel quite plasticky and the new PCM could do with some trim around it. Besides that the slight tweaks work for me. PASM was great. Sports Chrono has an additional Individal mode where you can customize a few options. Normal mode was very comfortable and there would be no problems using the car as a daily drive. Onto the engine. As mentioned it's blisteringly quick, especially in Turbo Nutter 20s Sports Response mode. The engine note is low, rough, grumbly but does sound 'sporty'. Many people will not have a problem with this. Coming from a 981S, it's a stark comparison. I'm relatively new to the marque, but when I first test drove a 981 and let rip, I've got to admit I nearly pee'd myself thinking "I'M IN A FRICKING RACING CAR". Massive smile on my face and the inner child came out (not hard to do tbf). I tried to relive that same experience in the 718. Yes it sounds sporty, but it has lost the musical note and for me that's a large part of the experience. And for that reason, I'm out. For those lining up to buy a 718 - its a great car....but it's biggest competition is the 981. Pics to follow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simo_UK Posted May 7, 2016 Report Share Posted May 7, 2016 The demo I had was a 718S, with no less than £20k of options and a total list price of £71k! The car.... Red interior (no further comments ...... Does NOT go well with carbon fibre MF Wheel Daft keyless starting switch HUGE 911 calipers....(susceptible to rusty bolts! Oh No!) LED headlights And finally, the old and the new....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Epic Posted May 7, 2016 Report Share Posted May 7, 2016 Hate that black bit on the back where it says PORSCHE, looks chavy. And i expect it will get damage when putting stuff in the boot. Also expect people will assume the key has been left in it when its parked up! how long before 981 owners stick their badges on the bumper though?? lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirkm Posted May 7, 2016 Report Share Posted May 7, 2016 We're just back from testing the 2l 718 pdk. Well the engine certainly has a lot of torque/speed - but the sound is so completely different that previous owners will take a while to get used to it. When the pdk kicks down a gear or two the instant torque could surprise a lot of people - its easy to forget the 300bhp when stuck silently in traffic. I forgot the newer generation has a better ride - and possibly faster PDK. Everything else about the car is great! The steering is very light at low speed and I suspect some people really won't like its lack of feel - however the wheel is smaller and the rate is faster - which is better than our 987.2 Top marks for Bournemouth giving us an hour on our own with no hard sell/messing about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagull Fan Posted May 7, 2016 Report Share Posted May 7, 2016 2 hours ago, Simo_UK said: The demo I had was a 718S, with no less than £20k of options and a total list price of £71k! The car.... Red interior (no further comments ...... Does NOT go well with carbon fibre MF Wheel Daft keyless starting switch HUGE 911 calipers....(susceptible to rusty bolts! Oh No!) LED headlights And finally, the old and the new....... old styling wins it for me ... awaits the incoming gunfire ? Have you noticed, or is just me that in the last but one pic the newer car does not appear to have such a pointed front end, yet on the bottom pic it does ?.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simo_UK Posted May 7, 2016 Report Share Posted May 7, 2016 33 minutes ago, Seagull Fan said: Have you noticed, or is just me that in the last but one pic the newer car does not appear to have such a pointed front end, yet on the bottom pic it does ?.... I thought the same, the perspective makes the furthest car seem more "pointy" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart21UK Posted May 7, 2016 Report Share Posted May 7, 2016 1 hour ago, Kirkm said: The steering is very light at low speed and I suspect some people really won't like its lack of feel - however the wheel is smaller and the rate is faster - which is better than our 987.2 that's possible Power Steering Plus, an option that makes the steering more responsive at lower speeds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirkm Posted May 7, 2016 Report Share Posted May 7, 2016 could be - we didn't see the full options list on that red car.. I just realised it had sports chrono - hence the steering wheel circular control and clock - I think that the default PDK is faster with that... Hmmm makes me want to test the 981 again now to feel the steering! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart21UK Posted May 7, 2016 Report Share Posted May 7, 2016 4 hours ago, Simo_UK said: The interior update works for me, although there are a few areas for improvement - keyless entry and starting, but no start button instead a large daft 'pretend key', somewhat pointless. The GT upgraded steering wheel does indeed feel quite plasticky and the new PCM could do with some trim around it. Besides that the slight tweaks work for me. The Keyless entry system is a bit daft IMO, been around for a while and basically what you say...a dummy key permanently in the ignition. It would worry me that some idiot thinks its the real thing and breaks a window thinking they can steal the car...they may not get away with the car but cause damage in the process. Also it sticks out a bit too.. And as far as the steering wheel, I think it looks odd with a black centre on a red interior (with red outside circumference wheel too) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFO Posted May 7, 2016 Report Share Posted May 7, 2016 24 minutes ago, boxsternoob56 said: And as far as the steering wheel, I think it looks odd with a black centre on a red interior (with red outside circumference wheel too) standard steering wheel would be red center in red interior Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jofoley Posted May 7, 2016 Report Share Posted May 7, 2016 That red interior is effing awful. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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