I test drove a 718.

[Pominoz]

Originally Posted by BIGJake111

I wish they'd do the 3.0
From the 911 without the turbos and mix it with an electric component. Sounds like a packaging nightmare though and for right now heavy.

Or for the government to replace the income tax with a carbon tax so we can drive whatever the heck we want and companies can produce whatever the heck they want. World still gets saved in the end. And bro trucks get hit worse than anyone else lol.

That sounds like a mini 918, I guess it would be a bit out of the Boxster price range 😊

[BIGJake111]

Originally Posted by Pominoz

That sounds like a mini 918, I guess it would be a bit out of the Boxster price range

The panamera 4 e hybrid is sold at a 10k premium to the base car. A somewhat similar markup on the 718 would leave the car around or under the 911 price point. Not too bad to get a classic driving experience whilst saving the world and having instant torque.

[Boxster_S_girl]

To the OP: consider the 981. My 6spd was miles above the 987S it replaced in every way, imo. As much as I loved my 987, when I took the 981 on a test drive, the decision was clear for me. I haven't driven a 718, but most reviews mention the sound as a big drawback. Plus, 981s are in the sweet spot of new/depreciation curve as we speak.

Also, I test drove only 6spds when shopping for my 981. I refused to test a PDK, because I didn't want to like it. I then had a PDK as a week-long loaner... It's an INCREDIBLE box--intuitive, rapid, instant and far more talented than me. I was almost sad to swap back to a manual (and this from a lifelong, die-hard manual fan).

[Oldcarguy]

Originally Posted by Boxster_S_girl

? . . .Also, I test drove only 6spds when shopping for my 981. I refused to test a PDK, because I didn't want to like it. I then had a PDK as a week-long loaner... It's an INCREDIBLE box--intuitive, rapid, instant and far more talented than me. I was almost sad to swap back to a manual (and this from a lifelong, die-hard manual fan).

Me too. Started in the 60s with '3 on the tree', 4 speeds with my Mustangs, five and six speed manuals followed (M3, various Porsches). I can heel and toe with the best of them, and I love my anachronistic 986 550 SE 6 speed for the nostalgia and skill -but- my wife's S5 with the 7 speed S-tronic (7 spd DCS) absolutely kills it. The DCS shifts are beyond any human capability and the programming in 'sport - dynamic' mode is impeccable. Couple this with launch control and well, it is no contest. The major thing for me is that the dual clutch seqeuntial car is still so engaging to drive. On the track you're always 9-3 wheel position and the paddles are 'right there'. The closet thing to a DCS is shifting my r1100s bike without clutching. Impossible in a traditional manual transmission car.

When I started looking for my new toy car, I was really looking for a 2009+ Boxster with PDK. When I had the opportunity to buy a 986 550 SE in great shape, I went for it and I'm a happy camper. But, the 7 spd DCS transmission was what put my wife's 330 hp s5 cab on par acceleration wise with my supercharged, 400 hp XKR 4.2 liter v8. DCS cars with the appropriate programming are pretty much killer performers.