Mina.

The other day, I was informed by a dealer that there is a production quota for the 718 Spyder, which was surprising since I thought that orders for the Spyder and GT4 had been closed for a long time. I guess there may be various reasons for this, such as the fact that 981 users are hesitant to switch to a new model due to sound concerns. Even at CAR SENSOR, 718 Spyder and GT4 are in stock, which is hard to believe that it is so soon after the release.

Aside from the Spyder, I think some people will run the GT4 on the track, so it's good to see more PDK choices.

The 718, Spyder, GT4, and GTS4.0 have revived the 6-cylinder, and I have a good feeling that the Boxster Cayman's next model will also revive the 6-cylinder in the entry-level model, but at the same time, I am a little worried that Porsche may decide that the MT will not sell well due to the situation where they have to offer PDK in these models and discontinue the MT. I am a little worried that Porsche may decide that MT is not selling well and discontinue or reduce it. Personally, I don't plan to change from my 981 for the time being, so I am not so worried about it.

I personally think that if the 718 sticks with the 4 cylinder, it would be fun if it was motor assisted instead of turbo assisted.
If the motor runs smoothly immediately after startup and in town driving, and if the coarse-grained engine sound of the four-cylinder is added at high speeds, there is an interesting sense of contrast.

This is my first post.
I used to drive a 981 until about 2 years ago, then I was transferred to a snowy cold region and unfortunately sold it.
However, I still could not forget the charm of the 3.4 liter flat 6 (especially the PDK shifting and responsive engine sound), and I came across this site in agony.
I don't have the financial resources to own more than one (and a classic at that!). Unfortunately, I don't have the financial resources to own one, so I don't have a reference in that regard, but I am grateful for the flat perspective and very helpful information, unlike the online articles of lantern-holders.

I am currently looking for a 981 Cayman GTSPDK to drive from April to November when there is no snow, but I have not been able to find a good one, and even if there was one, it is 4-5 years old and costs about 8 million yen. I am now thinking, "If that's the case, I could get a power loan and get a 4.0 GTS.
Now that the PDK is available and Porsche Japan's configurator can be built (although the price was firmly increased), I am seriously considering purchasing one (somehow the price of the PDK is 480,000 yen for the bare S and 552,000 yen for the GTS!) ) I am seriously considering purchasing the GTS.
From what I have read so far, I think the "best is the latest", but my only concern is the "sound". According to Youtube and user information, the sound is not as good as 3.4 (not a throaty sound, but a low, muffled sound: like a flat 4 at high RPM?) This is one of the points that make me hesitate to purchase the 3.4.
I hope the sound is also improved for the price increase (...or not).

I have test-driven a bare-bones 718, and while I could sense evolution, the engine sounded more like a Subaru from a long time ago, and the turbo lag felt when stepping out from low speeds made it not a purchase for me.
We would greatly appreciate it if you could get on the 4.0 once and raise your review.

Spyder and GT4, as I'm sure you know.
I heard that LHD is also coming in.
I made a reservation for now (^...^;)

Hi Mina.

I see that both GT4 Spyder cars are already on CarSensor in stock.
Was it for investment purposes?
I don't particularly plan to sell, but I am concerned that it hasn't gone up that much.
Well, I personally buy it because I think it will be the last NA engine, even though it will be unpopular.

There were a few videos of PDK running the Nurburgring uploaded there, so I knew it would be there.
I am still thinking that PDK is the way to go, but I am not sure about RS.
There were rumors last time, but it was 718 that was being tested.
I have a feeling that this RS rumor will also mean that PDK was the only development.

I have done a lot of research on the exhaust note and think it is the GPF that is not attached.
There is no content here, but the Japanese version has a large intermediate pipe of the same shape. The Japanese version has a large intermediate pipe of the same shape as the Japanese version, so it is not included.
I suspect that the sound quality is spoiled.

We are about to take delivery of our car.

Hi Mina.

Sorry for the delay, but congratulations on the birth of your baby.
I have commented before that we have a baby boy in our family and our family of five is having a flurry of activity. (He was supposed to be born in July, but he was born in May...the world changes when you have three kids...sweat)

Well, we switched from a Cayenne to an RX as our family car, and I drive another bare-bones 718 Boxster. And today, I ordered a 718 Spyder PDK with determination. LOL!
I have no idea when the car will be delivered, but I will be visiting Ashiu from time to time, so please let me say hello again if the timing is right.
I would like to enjoy the waiting time nonchalantly, imagining a 4-liter NA engine.
I look forward to your continued blogging.

Mina.

Today I happened to have the opportunity to test drive a 718 Cayman GTS 4.0.
...The ride is quite comfortable. I can't compare it to my current 981 Spyder (3-4 year old Pirelli P zero tires, steel brakes, bucket seats), but the test car has Michelin PS4(S?) and sport seats, so there is a difference, but it was a very comfortable ride. Even with the Sport Plus, the ride was comfortable and the thrust at highway junctions was mild.
The shift knob was longer than the 981 Spyder and the clutch was much lighter.
The sound is lower than the 981, but not less audible, which is a good impression. The fluttering sound when the gas pedal is released is barely audible, and the sound of the 3-cylinder deactivation was not discernible (did it not activate?). The sound of three cylinder deactivation was not discernible (did it not work?).

I thought it was very easy to ride and would not get tired over long distances. The sound was not as negative as I thought it would be, and I thought there might be room for growth as the mileage increases and the sound might change as the muffler burns out.