The other day my husband said, "I gave up on the 718 Spyder.I asked him to summarize in an article how and why he did it. Please take a look if you would like to read it.

I had a reservation for a 718 Spyder for quite some time, and the other day I was told by a dealer representative thatWhat will you do with the 718 Spyder?He contacted me and said, "I'm sorry.

It is a very vexing question, and of course I want one, but I have decided to pass on it this time.

In this article, I would like to write about the reasons why.

I can't let go of my 981 Boxster GTS.

First, I'll tell you why in a nutshell.Because the 981 Boxster GTS I currently own is too good to let go of.".

We thought about adding a 718 Spyder, but any more would mean two similar cars, plus we would have to drive this and that. And then there is the parking problem. Then there would be the "Replaced by 981 Boxster GTSBut I just couldn't take the plunge for the following reasons.

Exhaust note tone

There are already many review videos of the 718 Spyder on Youtube overseas. And I've seen most of the videos, but I can't help but compare the tone of the exhaust note to the 981.Personally, I prefer the 981.That's what I mean.

Of course, the 718 Spyder sounds great, and on its own, I have no complaints. However, as a person who has been intoxicated by the light and loud sound of the 981 Boxster GTS, the loud blipping sound when downshifting, and the backfiring sound, I could not compromise on that point.

And with environmental and noise standards getting stricter and stricter these daysThe 981 Boxster GTS that can make such a loud sound is a rarity, and even fewer are available with a manual transmission, so it should be kept on hand for safekeeping!The price of a used 981 Boxster GTS has not changed much in the past few years. In fact, the price of a used 981 Boxster GTS is still high and stable, not much changed from a few years ago.

Engine Power

The 718 Spyder has 420 PS. In comparison, the 981 Boxster GTS has only 330 PS. The difference is 90 PS!

I used to think "the more power the better", so I would choose the 718 Spyder without hesitation.

But in owning a McLaren 650S, a Panamera Turbo, and a GT3, he said, "More power is not always betterI have realized that the most enjoyable power is 250ps to 300ps. If you are mainly driving on autobahns or circuits, it is a different story, but for daily use on ordinary roads, I think that 250ps to 300ps is the most enjoyable ("Fun" in English).

To take a simple example.The 971 Panamera Turbo has 550 hp, but to be honest, it can hardly step on Japanese roads.When the rpms are increased, the vehicle instantly reaches insane speeds with outrageous acceleration. On the highway, the car can exceed 160 km/h at 2000 rpm.

Therefore, in most daily situations, around 1200 rpm to 2000 rpm will suffice. AlreadyThat rpm range is so calm that the Panamera turbo seems to fall asleep.It is "Fun" in the sense of experiencing violent acceleration. Of course, it is very "fun" in the sense that you can experience violent acceleration, but the opportunities are very few and fleeting.

In comparison, the Boxster GTS is just right.It is able to maintain a high RPM range when winding down, and the engine is "fun" to drive and enjoy. I had previously had the opportunity to test drive a plain 981 Boxster, and I was more impressed with that level of power than with the GTS.

comfortable equipment

I suppose this is a problem unique to someone who uses it the way I do."No front lift to raise the vehicle height"The top is manual.This is a challenge when touring long distances in sudden downpours, on rough roads, and in underground parking lots during commuting.

Well, if we go with care, the low ride height will be manageable, and the top doesn't seem to take much effort, so we just need to add a little work, but I was not ready to make up my mind to give up the comfort of the 981 Boxster GTS.

Handle position

This is a pretty big problem.The 718 Spyder and GT4 to be officially imported to Japan will be right-hand drive versions.The dealer's representative also announced that "theIt's unlikely you'll be able to get a left-hand drive.This was called "the

My family currently owns both right-hand drive (both AT and MT) and left-hand drive (both AT and MT) cars, and we drive them alternately on a daily basis, but I prefer left-hand drive when it comes to imported manual cars. The reason for this is thatIt is easier to shift with the dominant hand (right hand for me)The first is that the blinker can be operated with the left hand and the gearshift with the right. And, the left hand for blinker and the right hand for shifter.

My BMW 320i is a manual transmission car with right-hand drive, but sometimes I feel that my left hand is too busy. Since I use only my left hand for shifting and blinker, I sometimes wish there was a blinker on the right hand side when I need to make a quick maneuver.(Once you get used to it, it doesn't bother you so much, but I'm talking in comparative terms.)

Also, as is the case with all European cars, except Porsche.In many cases, switches on the center console are located on the left side for frequently used items.For example, in a Porsche, the volume of the car stereo and the sports mode button are on the left side, which is a bit far away and difficult to operate from the right-hand drive.

For these reasons, I would really like to drive a manual car with left-hand drive.

By the way, as an aside, if I could freely choose between right and left, I would choose the left without hesitation, regardless of whether it is AT or MT.

Although there are some issues such as not being able to get a ticket at the parking lot or difficulty in seeing when passing, the following points are what attracts me.

• The fact that it is easier to recognize pedestrians and feel safer because you are driving closer to the sidewalk.
• Easy to pull over to the left edge of the road, even on narrow roads.
• The fact that used car prices are stable after many years of driving because they can be easily exported overseas.

My First Porsche

And the last reason.The 981 Boxster GTS was my first "My First Porsche".That's why. This reason is completely emotional. I finally became able to buy a Porsche, and I waited for about 10 months to get it after choosing the options in detail and making the specifications to my liking.

For this reason, I am more attached to it than to any other Porsche, and I am both sad and regretful that I have to let it go, but I am not in the mood to do so now.

But I do want a 718 Spyder, though.

What's the matter, you don't buy it? No, I can't buy it? I feel like I'm just laying out all the reasons why, and I know it's an excuse, but I think the 718 Spyder and the GT4 are great, and if I could own one, I would. If I could own one, I would, because it has the chassis performance of the 718, which is more advanced than the 981, and it has a NA 6-cylinder engine, which is a dream come true. So if you have a 718 Spyder or GT4 on order, I hope you are looking forward to it.

Also, if there are any blog readers who have taken delivery of their cars, I would be very happy if you could show them to us at Ashiu and also contribute a report to Porsche Owner's File.