Was going to buy a preowned 2016 Cayman black edition until I test drove the 718 and I am so glad I did. The flat six sounds amazing but honestly I was shocked when I started up the 718 It sounded just as loud and throaty. Personally prefer having a faster car over the sound difference of two cylinders.Nobody else knows the difference when you're driving, unless you're driving next to a Porsche enthusiast that his his windows down next to you while on the highway lol.I have been told countless times how amazing the 718 sounds. The 718 is truly unbelievable, the styling and technology blows away the older models. Mines white with black high gloss 20in Carrera wheels. Love the content Roger keep It up!!!

@RogerBaileyOnCars

6 жыл бұрын

Corey D'Angelo I agree, you have to drive the 718 to appreciate it, yours must look great with in white & gloss black wheels, brilliant car, thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts

@rexppa

5 жыл бұрын

you are right, around track at higher RPM it screams almost as loud as the flat-6 ! You NEED to go for the sport exhaust too :)

@joynalmotin8427

5 жыл бұрын

Corey D'Angelo Nice one , pick mines up on next Monday . Black , sports EXAUST , led lights 20inc alloys and sports chrono , bose . Plus loads more extras . Thanks for your honest opinion .

@coreydangelo7672

5 жыл бұрын

Joynal Motin that’s so awesome man! You’re going to love It!!

@58icarus

5 жыл бұрын

Corey D'Angelo Funny how that works, isn't it? We did the same thing. Were locked-in on finding a '14-16 981-S with manual, until a salesman suggested to my wife that she and I take a used 718 he had for a spin. Just the two of us, no pressure. All it took was one stomp on the throttle, and "Oh my God, we're getting one of these (expletive) cars!" came bursting from my wife's lips. Once I pried it from her fingers and had a spin of my own, I could not believe how much better they had made the chassis. 981 search abandoned, 718 6-spd GT Silver search on! I smile every time I see it in the garage.

Very refreshing to watch a review where the reviewer does not feel obliged to point out negatives when in actual fact there aren't any

I love mine - metallic sapphire blue with PDK. “Only” the 2.0 with no other options (really - none) but an exceptional car. The standard stereo is great, the standard seats are great...just love it. Fast when you want it to be, sedate when you want it to be - even averages over 37 mpg if you are gentle.....can’t believe how lucky I am to drive such a beautiful well engineered car....thank you for the video.

@RogerBaileyOnCars

5 жыл бұрын

Paul Barrett great car & sapphire looks really cool - thanks for looking in

@jordanbeagle5779

2 жыл бұрын

Good to hear this as I am picking up a base spec ‘19 plate on Friday!

You are a poet sir! You have a gift of the gab! A great salesman! Wow!

@RogerBaileyOnCars

5 жыл бұрын

Hey Leonard thank you so much !

The quality of filming is so great! Roger's work and style has this tinge of classic journalism, I love it!!! I can't believe so few views

Good

Oh man. Nice one. This car is spectacular! I love the growl.

@RogerBaileyOnCars

6 жыл бұрын

Remi thank you so much !!

An amazing job could not take my eyes, and ears off this video

@RogerBaileyOnCars

5 жыл бұрын

saneauto thank you so much victor 👍🙏

this video is as good as amature videos get, brilliant job

@RogerBaileyOnCars

6 жыл бұрын

Shaun thank you

The Cayman is the best looking car they make

@RogerBaileyOnCars

6 жыл бұрын

cant argue

@eddiegray793

5 жыл бұрын

Love the boxster best but just my opinion both great

Loving the high speed bits and engine noise good one

@RogerBaileyOnCars

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you really appreciated !

Awesome looking car here to support you

Exhaust sounds good to me, cayman going on my wish list

@RogerBaileyOnCars

6 жыл бұрын

...one day :)

It's been quite some time now friend. Another amazing exhibition of a fantastic car. Thumbs up

@RogerBaileyOnCars

6 жыл бұрын

Hey LionKing thanks !!

Downloaded the song now driving around listening

What a treat is right. What a car and what a review Roger, I will take one in black a cherry red. This was amazing Roger, everytime I start watching one of your vids I know I am going to get goose bumps. Well done sir.

@RogerBaileyOnCars

6 жыл бұрын

ha, thank you so much Joe, love hearing from you, I'll arrange a black one to be sent straight over to you.

What a treat, to play with Such a Fantastic car, the styling is as you say truly awesome, as is the gutsy tune produced by the amazing Engine that definitely pushes the car to the top of the podium in it class. Fantastic video.

@RogerBaileyOnCars

6 жыл бұрын

thanks daz and yes a treat indeed, more to come :)

▶ *Hello Roger* ◀ Ohhh !!! what a car! very beautifull one, a pure beauty !

@RogerBaileyOnCars

6 жыл бұрын

Hey Sylvie, thanks, love finding your comments !

I will be acquiring this car in 2 years. I will go for a model 3 years older than the current so the 2020 718 Cayman. I can’t wait!

Leonardo's golden section lol, this is great filming fantastic editing and I agree the cayman is sweet

@RogerBaileyOnCars

6 жыл бұрын

thanks Alan, I get a bit carried away in parts !

Agree 100%. That’s why I have one (981). It’s the smart man’s car.

@RogerBaileyOnCars

6 жыл бұрын

conkgord 981 great car

Brilliant!

@RogerBaileyOnCars

6 жыл бұрын

thanks Carl !

What a beautiful porsche my friend , very nice that porsche change to a detailed new rear end the tail lights are so amazing desined, overall this car has beautiful lines, and the exaust is agresive sound,the interior is amazing

@RogerBaileyOnCars

6 жыл бұрын

Hey Tassos thanks, good to hear from you

@T.S.Photohraphy-Cinematography

6 жыл бұрын

You know i love your videos and the sports cars my good friend

Another Porsche Roger I cant say I blame you. Its good to see you channel growing it deserves to

@RogerBaileyOnCars

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks si tipo great seeing you back

This is a gorgeous car thank you for sharing your time with it

@RogerBaileyOnCars

6 жыл бұрын

thanks Gina good to see you here again

clever edit great commentary well done mate

@RogerBaileyOnCars

6 жыл бұрын

thanks Gary

Great car! Wish to drive it someday. Thank you for this interesting review. 👍

@RogerBaileyOnCars

6 жыл бұрын

thank you for watching

Thank you so much for your support I returned the support bells are on

@RogerBaileyOnCars

6 жыл бұрын

Lunatic Dad thank you !!

I have just traded my 981 Cayman S for a 718 GTS 2.5L. The 981 was a great car, but the 718 is a definite upgrade for a driving enthusiast. It may have lost the flat six sound, but the 2.5 sounds good in isolation, especially at high revs. The handling is more alert, more nimble, performance is stronger across the rev range and the infotainment brings the car ups to date with Apple Car Play. A very under rated car in my opinion. Thank you Roger for a more objective review!

@RogerBaileyOnCars

Жыл бұрын

I agree, good choice !

Bright red and beautiful! Lovely to meet you today from Eh Joe.

@RogerBaileyOnCars

5 жыл бұрын

hey Monica thanks - nice to see you here

Fantastic

@RogerBaileyOnCars

6 жыл бұрын

thanks Sam

Picking mine up on the 1st September cant wait !! I'm wishing my life away 😁😁

best Cayman review I've seen in a while, 👏🏼👍

@RogerBaileyOnCars

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jake - appreciated

really nice video good camera work and a lovely looking car

@RogerBaileyOnCars

6 жыл бұрын

thanks Diddi

Nice review. Well done.

@RogerBaileyOnCars

6 жыл бұрын

cheers

this is such a good video bravo Mr Bailey

@RogerBaileyOnCars

5 жыл бұрын

Shaun thank you so much

Great video. Still love mine 5 months in. Sounds and drives awesomely!

@RogerBaileyOnCars

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoy it!

Would rather have this car than a corvette .And thanks for the great video

@RogerBaileyOnCars

5 жыл бұрын

thanks for looking in again eddie

Very beautiful car and I loved listening to your accent while looking at the car. (I'm American. lol.). Glad to discover your channel from Eh Joe's collab today.

@RogerBaileyOnCars

5 жыл бұрын

Crafty Creators thank you so much & thanks to our mutual friend Joe !

Picking up my 981 Cayman next week Roger. Largely on the strength of your videos featuring your S. These Boxster and Cayman 718 videos have certainly given me food for thought on my purchase after next!! Always trust your opinions. Always impressed with the camera work. Thanks.

@RogerBaileyOnCars

5 жыл бұрын

thanks Simon, you will love that Cayman, It'd be good to hear how you get on with it.

He made one of the most ideal launches I have ever seen.

@RogerBaileyOnCars

5 жыл бұрын

cheers

Bought one because of this review no test drive paid for it drove it out the dealership

@RogerBaileyOnCars

Жыл бұрын

And can I ask if you think I’m right about it?

@joeharris3810

Жыл бұрын

@@RogerBaileyOnCars definitely mate thank you you were correct it is in a class of it’s own but your targa has me thinking I watch the review often lol

Excellent videography as ever, Roger. The only thing I'm not completely sold on with this model is the looks - mostly thrown by the rear profile. So, big question - how does this compare to your Targa?

@RogerBaileyOnCars

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks ! 718 is easier to go fast in as handing feel & balance is noticeably better, otherwise 911 is more effective more refined and comes with more power of course

Looks like the guys have got this correct.....would need to be fully spec version to max out the benefits!

cracking video glad to find your channel friend I'll be looking forward to your next video, this one gets a big like from me

@RogerBaileyOnCars

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much,

Every generation of Cayman/Boxster has impressed me and so I’m developing a collection and appreciating the evolution. I choose the Boxster starting with the 986 and now the 718 GTS. It’s the in between that is lacking in my garage. Perhaps that’s where I’ll add a Cayman in the future? More likely wait and see what’s up around the next corner perhaps a GT4 or Spyder. Another great video on this channel. Both the 718 and the reviewer aka Roger are under the radar it seems. Great work.

@RogerBaileyOnCars

4 жыл бұрын

thanks again JS sounds like you have some great cars

Hi Roger I enjoyed this video especially since I own a 718 Cayman One thing I’d like you to double check is your note about getting PASM for the most comfortable ride From what my dealer has told me PASM lowers the ride so no PASM would be more comfortable than PASM in comfort mode

@RogerBaileyOnCars

5 жыл бұрын

Ali Alh i'd go with what your dealer says, my own opinion is subjective, smaller diameter wheels will improve ride comfort of course. 👍

I have the base model 718 and absolutely love it .. drove the the previous 981 . Yes lacking in the sound department , but who cares the car drive brilliant .. 👊🏽

@RogerBaileyOnCars

5 жыл бұрын

agreed :)

Not on my wish list as such but a properly good car it has to be said

@RogerBaileyOnCars

6 жыл бұрын

indeed

Great video and your local too which is great. I recently got the 2.5 718 GTS and it is absolutely awesome. Forget the snobbery around the 718 being only a flat four. Having had the flat six before i can honestly say this engine is amazing maybe not as sonerous perhaps but a far superior machine in my view being more driveable with almost instananeous torque delivery.

@RogerBaileyOnCars

2 жыл бұрын

thanks Paul, great choice of car, and thorough bred Porsche engine..

First here ? brilliant video once again Roger

@RogerBaileyOnCars

6 жыл бұрын

yes first !

just back for more the cayman is insane brilliant fuel economy

professional looking video very pro Porsche, are they paying you for this

@RogerBaileyOnCars

6 жыл бұрын

cheers Jed - no not a penny

@MadelnMachines

5 жыл бұрын

It's definitely got the poetic bollocks of a journalistic advert.

I first fell in love with BMW 325 in 1983 while station at Fort Bragg, my LT bought one and I was hooked. I have never own a BMW, but it was always a dream car. As I research new cars of today and their reliability I faded from BMW and fell in love with Porsche, they're racing history speaks for itself. But! I am not buying a race car, I am looking for reliability over everything. And yes! LOOKS are very important, the more I research Porsche the more I like them. The first time I saw Carrera was in the 70,s or 80,s and that car stuck in my mind all these years later, just like the 1983 BMW 325. So, for a new car it will be a Porsche, and a 83 BMW 325 if I can find one.

@RogerBaileyOnCars

5 жыл бұрын

thanks for sharing this, those are great choices

I'm really interested in this vehicle as my first ever sports car at the age of 54. I thoroughly enjoyed your review and I liked the '7 things you should know video' too. I think I'll be going for the old 3.4 model circa 2012.

@RogerBaileyOnCars

4 жыл бұрын

Caymans are all brilliant things, the 987 from 2004 to 2012 was great but could have some expensive engine reliability issues so check history very carefully, the 981 from 2013 to 2015 was pretty bullet proof.

We support you hit the like button and watch yu're video new friends here

@RogerBaileyOnCars

6 жыл бұрын

Family Fun Familie Vloggers thanks, got u too

Great video thanks and the people on the comments aren't as mean as other sites.think you set the example of good behaviour

@RogerBaileyOnCars

5 жыл бұрын

cheers eddie nice to hear this

Perfect sports car with perfect 4 cylinders, light and agile.

a bloody good video again mate surely your in for a big discount off porsche by now

@RogerBaileyOnCars

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks and maybe !

Great review Roger. Can you remember what the options on this car were? I can see the embossed logo in seats and red seatbelts - were these the standard seats or 18 way? I can see it had LED headlights. You mentioned PASM - but not sure if this was fitted? Any other notable upgrades on there?

@RogerBaileyOnCars

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Darren, this car did not have PASM, had standard seats and not a great deal more if memory serves me, I'd say PASM should be optioned the rest are non essential IMO, thanks for looking in - Roger

Hi Roger-great videos showing your expertise! Just would like to ask your opinion. Later in the new year I'll be looking for a Porsche. Might sound a strange combination of choices but it will either be a Cayman 981 GTS or 718 GTS or a 993. Previously had a 993 Targa. Won't be a daily driver in fact wouldn't be used in winter at all. Like the modern stuff but apprehensive about leaving a modern car for months without use in fact worry about the long term viability of modern cars, but the looks are fantastic. I'd appreciate your input if possible please.

@RogerBaileyOnCars

2 жыл бұрын

theres no bad choices there and personally I have no concerns about long term viability, best advice is to get decent test drives in each and to talk to owners, good luck - Roger

This, and the review of the boxster, are great and very informative. We are planning on purchasing a 718 a little later this year. I prefer the boxster, but my wife the cayman. Which would you go for if you didn't own your 981? Thanks.

@RogerBaileyOnCars

5 жыл бұрын

thanks! there isn't much separating the Boxster & Cayman, it's open top verses practical hatch, both are brilliant, I'm posting a Boxster 718 vid on Friday

👍👌🤝✊🖐

I’m torn between the 718 and 981 I think the 981 will keep its value as it is probably the last 6 cylinder cayman but at the same time the 718 looks good and has more power. Any thoughts?

@RogerBaileyOnCars

5 жыл бұрын

Levi G if residual value is a high priority the 981 will be a safer place and it has a better exhaust sound, 718 sounds almost as good from inside the car if not outside. Best go and drive them both if you can.

who want an audi (VW) when you can have Porsche

@15284750

6 жыл бұрын

you cannot for the same money

What color is this? Carmine Red or guards red?

@RogerBaileyOnCars

3 жыл бұрын

Guards Red

Is that lava orange or guards red?

@RogerBaileyOnCars

6 жыл бұрын

It's Guards, I must check my white balance setting on camera

@berniesutton7277

6 жыл бұрын

Darren Kelly yes

Great video though I note there’s not a single negative - ? I own a 944 turbo, and a CPO version of a Cayman S is on my list. For rivals or cross shopping for me, I’d look at the Audi TT RS, and the Alfa Giulia Quadrifoglio. Generally though I’m an old and more classic type so my tastes are wonky.

@RogerBaileyOnCars

5 жыл бұрын

thanks for sharing this, the 944 turbo is an amazing car - it's on my wish list

@acchaladka

5 жыл бұрын

@@RogerBaileyOnCars It really is a fantastic little sportscar and of course different to the post-2000 Porsche. They're now at the age where a really well-treated one is getting a little expensive and thousands of them are being cannibalized annually - all necessary for a general price rise. They're not about to pop like 928 prices perhaps but the prices on a Very Good 944 are moving noticeably now, from two thousand pounds to four or five for example. Cheers from Montréal, thanks for another great Porsche video.

The base Cayman 987.2 has still the best design of all the caymans and the build quality was then 2009 better too still the last analog Porsche 😉

Buying a 718 Cayman S from Porsche Chester in 2-3 months. If a 'real world what to look out for and which to buy' video is of interest pls drop me a message

@RogerBaileyOnCars

5 жыл бұрын

a great choice, congratulations !! your buying choices & experience would make an interesting vid,

@steveuk1281

5 жыл бұрын

Roger Bailey thanks Roger. The decider was this video. If you're interested maybe we can arrange a chat. Steve

@RogerBaileyOnCars

5 жыл бұрын

could be interested in that, what is your spec? pdk or manual, colour ? feel free to message me in messenger if you have it m.me/roger.bailey.391082

Roger, is that Carmine red?

@RogerBaileyOnCars

3 жыл бұрын

Gaurds red

@CS21dude

3 жыл бұрын

@@RogerBaileyOnCars Thank you Roger, love the videos. I have a Cayman GTS 4.0 on order

The editing and production are top class, but wait for my sting in the tail...

@RogerBaileyOnCars

6 жыл бұрын

waiting :((

@rivaterrier

6 жыл бұрын

I really like the videos, Roger. Visually they are really excellent but I struggle a little bit with your slightly over the top Porsche love. I agree with you that the Cayman is a real sweet spot car, but designed by Leonardo? Don’t stop though as I will keep watching. Just out of curiosity how much time does it actually take you to film and edit these videos?

@RogerBaileyOnCars

6 жыл бұрын

Someone said I sound like a kid in a sweet shop which is probably not wrong, I'm glad to hear you''ll still watch. Vids take about 4 hours to film and a whole evening to edit - keeps me quiet, thanks for looking in again - best wishes - Roger

At the moment we replace with the U.S License Plate, it ruins the look immediately. U.S License Plate does not look good in any super/sports cars including our own made [sigh]

Think What you might not know....is a bit misleading for the title of this piece. Agree the Cayman is brilliant, bought a new one in 2015. I have driven this new model, out of interest, and yes it is a bit more squirty and pointy than the 981, BUT the sound from the new engine is just plain unpleasant unless you have never owned a 6 cylinder Porsche and therefore don’t know what you are missing. Of course fuel consumption and emissions reduction are driving all new car design, and Porsche cannot be an exception, but I’ll certainly be keeping my 981 with its beautiful sounding flat 6

@RogerBaileyOnCars

6 жыл бұрын

Sounds like you have a great Cayman, good to hear your comments

For purists the legendary flat-four engines remain part of the brand's honorable lineage.

@RogerBaileyOnCars

4 жыл бұрын

indeed

@paulodias4619

4 жыл бұрын

@@RogerBaileyOnCarsRoger, I really appreciate your sober style reviews.

Beauty lacks the muscle. Sports car. Low hp a mb A43 has more muscle half the price.

@paulwood862

4 жыл бұрын

Wow - you really don’t understand! You clearly have never driven a Boxster and are too stupid to understand that handling and balance are just as important as a great engine. If you just want go get a 700bhp muscle car that might go quicker in a straight line but can’t corner. If you want the best handling and balanced sports car in the world get a Boxster.

Too bad that it sounds like a bag of shit. Perhaps in the next iteration they'll fix that too.

Stop telling fibs - The car sound is awful (from the inside) where it counts.. It's just a drone and on idle feels like a sledge hammer..

@daithilacha1

5 жыл бұрын

Agree 100% Magic but I think sounds just too ordinary from the outside too.

Hate the engine sound compared with previous Gen Car, I have just had a Lotus Evora S for three days, it’s rarer, faster, better handling, and more comfortable with a better ride than the Porsche, and what a great engine note, I advise any potential Cayman/911 owner to try the Lotus

@eddiegray793

5 жыл бұрын

Sadly jay had many problems with his Evora

I'm sorry but there was nothing new in your vid. It is not the first time Porsche does 4 pots engines for sure but in the process all they have achieved this time around was to make a superb machine common and knock it from its previous 5 star pedestal. Gross

Improve? Then they have to bring back the 6 cylinders, cause this 718s engine note is rubbish

@daithilacha1

5 жыл бұрын

Have to agree 100% with you and sixpotshot. No way can any 4 cylinder engine match the sweet symphony of a flat six. A huge part of the 987 and 981 `s appeal is the exhaust note, so no way would I ever buy a 781 for that reason alone, however great the car is in all other areas.

I’ve got one and can say it’s build quality is worse than a jaguar.......and that takes some going. It sounds bloody awful and Porsche service is terrible.

Very bad vidéo , and the sound ?????