The faffing about with the roof is reminiscent of my first mark 1 Lotus Elise

@edwowen

2 ай бұрын

I think my Caterham was easier! Reminds me of I think Clarkson on the mk1 elise... "Which type of fastenings should we use? All of them".

@1957robertjohnson

2 ай бұрын

Lol. The Spyder RS roof is even worse than the Spyder roof. The car has attributes that a collector would find desirable. For the rest of us the GTS 4.0 is the car to buy.

A fun and very welcome review, but what you left out...the roof isn't for weight savings...that is the PR version of the answer. The real reason is neither the regular spyder roof, much less the powered roof, fit on top of the GT3 motor intakes. There is no room. This roof is a matter of necessity, not weight savings. (unless you're going to do a full targa / mc20 kind of deal). As Farrah said…”if you can’t fix it, feature it.”.

@gaad

2 ай бұрын

This car wasn't even going to have a roof in the first place. At any time this car should be roofless.

The intro reinforces the point that a sports car MUST evoke emotion as eloquently said by Enzo Ferrari. The Spyder is a very rare gem, that box engine sounds absolutely manic on full load, but the lack of manual gearbox will certainly reduce the driver involvement especially with a redundant left leg. Amazing video Pete, keep it locked on Porsche contents.

@PetrolPed

2 ай бұрын

Thanks 🙏🏻

@hbullock

2 ай бұрын

I’m a die hard manual guy, but I have to admit there’s no way you’d get those f1 style rapid fire down shifts with a manual. That is an aural ear gasm. :) Some serious emotion to be had there.

I'll take the 718 Spyder or the GT4RS personally, but I get it. Incredible car. The main problem for my wife and I is we regularly exceed 120 mph and we live in a wet climate.

That roof would be an absolute nightmare to put back on in a rainstorm not to mention those red tabs can be pulled on a parked car. What I mean by a rainstorm is when the rain is just pelting down and it being windy as hell that you can barely hold onto the fabric top trying to put in place. The Lotus Elise top was easier to put on because it was a much smaller roof but when the wind was really blowing it was virtually impossible to put on without it being blown out of your hands.

@riggs1590

2 ай бұрын

It's not. Pete did it a bit wrong, but it is very easy once youve done it a few times. Not as quick and an electric roof granted, but it's a Spyder not a convertible.

@gaad

2 ай бұрын

It's a spyder not even suppose to have any type of roof.

@femiomomo4467

Ай бұрын

It's different here in Spain it's when leaving a roofless car in the sun, because the seats get so hot in the you can't sit on them. So when parked I would put the roof on, or park in the shade or multi storey car park. "Third world issues I guess" 😊

Great vid as always Ped. Full disclouse: Owner of "normal" 2021 718 Spyder. As a weekend fun car, it has to be manual for me. I find this car very fussy visually carbon bonnet just looks chav, and the roof is just an utter nonsense - makes the standard car look positively practical! And dont start me on centre locks - stranded if you get a puncture as most tyre places cant get them off, they dont save weight and they go milky if you even so much as show them wheel cleaning products (that cost my supplying dealer £1k for a set on a lighly used 911). These are unobtainium so its a moot point, but I genuinely wouldnt pay extra for this. Just MVHO.

@polarwa27

2 ай бұрын

There is no normal 718 Spyder. All of them are specials.

@edwowen

2 ай бұрын

@@polarwa27 Agreed!

Loved your review! It actually gave me goosebumps and I’m one of the lucky ones who has one in the garage! 👌🏻

@PetrolPed

2 ай бұрын

Oh wow. You lucky thing 👌

Great video #petrolped I have never seen you pull so many faces making a video I think you may have enjoyed that. I am one of the lucky few to have a build slot. I have been out in one as a passenger the noise is just amazing no speaker or sound recording can do it justice my current 718 Spyder is fantastic but the Spyder RS is just on another planet. I also think these will go down as one of Porsche’s greatest hits.

@PetrolPed

2 ай бұрын

Oh you lucky thing. You will love it 👌

@arymonem

2 ай бұрын

God, I wish I was in your shoes for one day! You lucky dog.

Absolutely incredible. What a noise that makes. That's addictive. I'll be watching this one again

@PetrolPed

2 ай бұрын

Great 👍

great detailed review, like how you even showed us how the manual roof is taken off and stored. its not just a car review of how fast it goes. great video Mr Ped.

@PetrolPed

2 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it!

Great video as usual plus the bonus it's an ICE..Woohhoo! Beautiful car with stunning performance ❤️ Please keep the ICE's coming 🙏

@PetrolPed

2 ай бұрын

Thank you! I will 👍

As soon as I set eyes on the Cayman RS I thought that was for me. Despite emailing many dealers I could not find a build slot and now I know exacrly why. I had the exact same replys from the dealers when i tried to get a build slot for a GT3. Fantastic cars but I work way too hard for my money to be paying overs. The tactics by Porsche have completely driven me away from the brand. I'll happily spend my hard earned £150k on another brand. Keep up the good work Petrol Ped. I work overseas and your content passes many hours.

Great vid. Loving the passion 👍

@PetrolPed

2 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍

Great film Ped, really loved you carving your way up the PP hill climb - the noise as the revs build is something else!

@PetrolPed

2 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it 👍

Another brilliant review of a fantastic machine. Well done. Also great to see it at your normal Petrol Ped hill climb and then heading to my neck of the woods. This film has been the easiest one yet to recognise the great road … Name that road, the new weekly quiz show!

@PetrolPed

2 ай бұрын

LOL. Could be a great feature 👍

What a faff with the roof!! I'm so glad my folding roof is in solid sections....and electric. That looked very much like the village of Selborne (B3006) you were driving through on the 20MPH section?

That soundtrack is epic!! Could listen to that all day 👌👌

That roof is a modern day fail. 😂 It actually puts me off what is probably the best car in Porsches line up.

@hbullock

2 ай бұрын

Other roofs won’t fit; weight has nothing to do with the reality of the choice. You want to lose that gorgeous clam shell or the gt3 motor? Which are you going to sacrifice? Unless you want a full mechanized targa setup and lose the rear boot.

That noise on that hill 😍

@PetrolPed

2 ай бұрын

Oh yes 🙌

Quid Pro Quo Car - “something for something”. It’s compromised. I get that amazing 4.0 litre but lose the 3rd pedal. Got offered an allocation for one on Friday. They wanted my 718 Spyder in a trade. Can’t do it - love the manual. Rare. NASP ME Manual and a drop top. Almost impossible combo to find. It will be a keeper. But SRS is a brilliant car. If mine was a PDK and I could live with that I would do the deal.

Thanks for a great review :) I have one on order, delivery in July/August, can't wait :D

Great to see it and you at Portsmouth and then I saw you driving it back and passed you the other way! It did sound great!

@PetrolPed

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for coming 👍

This car reminds me of one of my favourite Porsches: the 914. The mid-engine placement was always a draw for me. Excellent review!

Great car, great review, you’re so REAL it’s always a pleasure to watch. PS. I went up the “PetrolPed Hill climb” today on my bike but not quite as quickly as you😉

@PetrolPed

2 ай бұрын

You legend 👊 One of my favourite climbs to cycle up 👍

@kayoedowner6711

2 ай бұрын

@@PetrolPed A real leg burner, to be honest the descent isn’t much fun at the moment, mud, gravel, steams of run off water🫣😬

@PetrolPed

2 ай бұрын

@@kayoedowner6711 Yeah and a big brake at the end !

Awesome video, I’m so glad you had some dry time in the car 👍👍👍

@PetrolPed

2 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍

Oh Peter , the sound! That is addictive. Perfect for some of our Aussie roads. Perth to Albany through the Kari Forrest. Great Ocean road at 2am. The back roads of Byron Bay or the hinterlands of the Gold or Sunshine coast. But in winter. Thanks mate, great video. I get this strange impression you like it.

@PetrolPed

2 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

Great to see a down to earth review of a very NOT down to earth car! Awesome video.

@PetrolPed

2 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it!

Great video, can't wait to receive mine!!!

@PetrolPed

Ай бұрын

Hope you enjoy it!

Brilliant, made my day.

@PetrolPed

2 ай бұрын

👍

Absolutely gorgeous car !!

@PetrolPed

2 ай бұрын

It really is!

Evening PP GREAT VIDEO AS EVER 1/4 of it the review of the car 3/4 putting the roof down on it. 🐵🤭😀 Lovely interior and that noise

@PetrolPed

2 ай бұрын

It quite 😜😂

Oh Pete the engine noise reminds me of watching a 80,s Rally and hearing the sound in the distance so special cheers Ian

@PetrolPed

2 ай бұрын

👌

Destined to be a classic because of its genius AND eccentricities (roof)

Beautiful car and I thought the roof mechanism in the Spyder was compromised but that's beyond ridiculous in 2024 😳😕

The pinnacle of Boxsters, without a doubt. I would choose that one over the GT4, just for the elegance of the design, which is unrivealed. Great video btw, love all the dramatic camera angles you chose, outstanding.

@PetrolPed

2 ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏🏻

That roof is ridiculous. Take a look at a MX5 ND soft top in action.

Just that induction sound through my speakers sounds epic. What it’s like in reality must be truly awesome. Winding that car through the alps would be my dream road trip, but at 220k on the used market will have to stay a dream , for now at least 😊

@PetrolPed

2 ай бұрын

It is a real event. Sounds awesome 👌

Love this. Without doubt, it's on the retirement list.

@PetrolPed

Ай бұрын

It's so good!

Another great review Pete. Almost felt like I was in the car. Great sound as you said but that roof mech is a bit faffy. Small price to pay though for that soundtrack.

Nice car and very well done with the roof demo,but that roof would be a nightmare to put back on in the rain.I think I would rather have the power roof and carry the extra weight.Car sounds really good as well.

Fantastic car Pedro, no doubt one that I would have in my "garage" if I could afford it.. Did you manage to avoid the potholes on the Selborne to Alton road, they get me every time? Grrrrr!, In fact when you said big pot hole, I think that's the one I hit this morning on my regular commute to Basingstoke, that road is getting worse by the week.... Great review, Cheers.

Gorgeous, gorgeous car ped! What a noise! But .....that roof?? What a faff 😮😊

@PetrolPed

2 ай бұрын

I know, right?

Hi Ped This is one review that did not disappoint 🤭 What a car, and that soundtrack WOW. Now let’s back to earth, this car is heading into crazy price bracket, so beyond my means. Personally I think the PDK box is an ideal if only choice for this engine. The hood would be a deal breaker unless it fitted into a larger car collection and only came out for track days or guaranteed sunshine. I feel the GTS or 25th Anniversary car represents good value to those with lesser funds.😉

@PetrolPed

2 ай бұрын

Yep 👍

Just fantastic. That noise!. A ‘regular’ spider is something I would love and will hopefully have, sometime soon. The RS I can only dream about.

@PetrolPed

2 ай бұрын

You and me both!

First, i like to start with the fact that i cant afford a spyder rs, but i can afford a regular Boxster and a few weeks ago i purchased a 3000 mile 2022 Boxster 25 year anniversary edition and i am thrilled with the car. Haven’t driven it yet with the top down (canadian winters) prevent that, but running the car thru the gears is epic and it has an automatic roof. The flat 6, four litre engine sounds amazing, especially above 4000 rpm with the sport exhaust turned on. Although I have never been in a spyder rs, i imagine it is my car multiplied by 2.Anyway, great review Pete!

@PetrolPed

2 ай бұрын

Great car 👍

Cheers mate

Not had the pleasure of experiencing the engine personally, but on video I'd have to agree - that sound! 😍😵

@PetrolPed

2 ай бұрын

It’s proper 👌

I certainly didn't need to be taught in great detail how to pop the manual roof down on for my Alfa. Press a button. Release the internal leavers and, Bob's your uncle. The Porsche roof looks nice but, what a palaver. Usually, in the UK, rain comes from nowhere in five minutes and the sequence is repeated in reverse.

Could you do a review on 981 Boxster GTS too as they have become more attainable nowadays on used market? Let's compare the sound as well.

Managed to blow up my left speaker. Damned! So this wonderful car is too loud, at least for my equipment. Great video! Oh, we're in the 'no spoiler' camp. Way more elegant.

@PetrolPed

2 ай бұрын

😂😂

@veroniquepaquet5092

2 ай бұрын

@@PetrolPed I've seen a spyder RS today. Just crossed me with a loud 'WHOOM'. Epic!

Hi ped the roof would certainly put me off but there is no denying it is a fantastic bit of kit in all other areas

@PetrolPed

2 ай бұрын

It sure is 👍

Epic machine! That roof looks a right PITA though. Reminds me very much of when I need to access the engine bay in my 986 Boxster S. In fact, I reckon I could get in there faster than you can get the roof off and stowed in the Spider RS.

Tour weapon right there mate that looks like to me 👏🏁

@PetrolPed

2 ай бұрын

I wish 😂

Ped, sound reminds me of a very respectable mini version of the 917 McQueen drove in 1971 movie Le Mans!

Evening driver, now that’s an intro!

@PetrolPed

Ай бұрын

I try 😜

Always love a spyder version and a white sports car with a black bonnet is the law! But boy that roof would drive me nuts it just to much hassle

I'm lucky enough to have one coming this summer, replacing my 718 manual spyder. Would love to know what roads you're using to test as i'm in the same area too! Cracking review :)

@PetrolPed

Ай бұрын

B2141 (Lavant to South Harting) B2146 (South Harting to Upark) Enjoy 👍

Stick shift is a must as per! 😉

Fantastic noise, see you don’t need silly pops and bangs from an exhaust!

@PetrolPed

2 ай бұрын

Indeed 👍

Good enthusiastic review - I believe you like the Spyder RS ? Roof is a bit of an issue. I have a Jaguar Project 7 and I thought the roof of the P7 was fiddly - but that is only until I saw your review of the Spyder. 😊

@PetrolPed

2 ай бұрын

Yeah the P7 roof is ‘special’ 😜👍

Great review 🔥 Didn’t hear you complain about the keg room like you dud in the gts 4.0 i imagine the spyder is a bit longer hence the cabin space leg room is better than the 4.0 more like the 4cyl am i right?

I remember it was very slippery when you drove the GT4RS also😅. You need to revisit these marvels again when the sun is shining and the temps are up

@PetrolPed

2 ай бұрын

Yeah. I do t have much luck with the weather 😂

Great video as always Ped.....I think you might need to put this in it's own playlist of 'Po*nography'.....all the faces, noises and 'yes please's' 🤣🤣 this really tickled me!

@PetrolPed

2 ай бұрын

Done 😜😂

That roof/hood is a deal breaker. Has Porsche ever looked at the ND Miata setup? That's the best I've ever used. The rest of the car is great, though. Thanks for the video!

@PetrolPed

2 ай бұрын

Cheers 👍

OMG that sounds amazing on camera so must be even better in real life. I would just use 2nd and 3rd all the time and all the revs.

@PetrolPed

2 ай бұрын

It sure is 👌

Might just be my old ears, but I've found the voice audio on your recent few videos to be kind of muffled and hard to understand at times. Kind of sounds like you're off in the distance! Has there been a change in mic setup? Never had a problem in the past, so maybe I'm just in need of a hearing aid 😆

@PetrolPed

2 ай бұрын

Yes. New mic. Still getting my head around the levels. Sorry 😢

@BuffaloDoctor

2 ай бұрын

oh thank god i thought it was me lugholes! keep up the good work@@PetrolPed

I would have liked a metal roof like in the previous gen Ferraris. I understand it's not feasible with the weight savings, but it would have made it 10x better.

As a more affordable investment this car is it. The good examples of 981 Spyders are selling for more than original MSRP! Even with over 20,000 miles these cars fetch a premium price, although if I do sell my 981 Boxster S for one I’ll never sell the Spyder. The 981 is such an outstanding car and value.

Awesome insane car bud! But for the love of god waving that kettle bell around the front of the car is giving me anxiety!😟 😅😂

@PetrolPed

2 ай бұрын

OK as long as I didn’t let go 😜😂

What can you say……bloody marvellous! 👏🙏

@PetrolPed

2 ай бұрын

Yep 👍

To coin a phase from Clarkson, that roof is like smearing the seats with dog dirt! 😂

@emilewithers4127

2 ай бұрын

reminiscent of a tramps hat!!

Amazing……… stunning 😍

@PetrolPed

2 ай бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

Nice sound, putting the P back into Petrol Ped.

A voice and a half from those pipes.

Actually you need to clip the end of the top to the metal bar. You forgot that when you took the roof down.

OMD.....all I can say is thanks. Will call my OPC in the morning, got to be worth a shot 😅😅😅

Wonderful!!!

Great review! Question : 600LT vs SRS, which one do you think a better car for weekender 🤔? About same price in Australia for an used 600LT vs a new SRS. I current have 992.1 C2 cabriolet as a daily.

@PetrolPed

2 ай бұрын

I’d have a 600LT. My favourite car 👌👍

Sound is amazing and the design of the back is beautiful but I can’t believe that Porsche engineered that roof 😮. Harks back to the 356 Speedster that was designed for California where it doesn’t rain.

Fantastic 👍😀

@PetrolPed

2 ай бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

😮 Had a 718 GTS just like yours, traded very favourably in 2022 for 992 carrera cab base. Fantastic cars, but the GTS 718 was a better drivers car. Fell like i want a 718 Spyder as i won’t. have to suffer painful surgery to actually own one. Naturally aspirated is soooo good 😊

This isn't a Cayman with the roof chopped off. This is roadster without the roof added on after the fact. The car began as a purpose built roadster. The tin top came as after thought. On equal power and equal suspension the roadster would be faster than the tin top on every single lap. We already saw this in 2012 when J. Van Overbeek tested the first Cayman R and the orginal Boxster Sypder at karting track that had no long straights, it was all corners. The Boxster SPyder was faster on every lap because a lower center gravity will be always win.

it's a really aesthetic car, but the manual removal of the roof is a real pain in the ass. taking in mind the price it makes no sense.

Looks like your having fun

@PetrolPed

2 ай бұрын

Oh yes 🙌

Gret looking car and sounds even better, slightly different to the duster but enjoyed both reviews

@PetrolPed

2 ай бұрын

Variety is the spice of life 😜😂

Fantastic video. Awesome car . Pathetic roof. I’m keeping my 981S 👍

Hi Ped, at least the seats have already got a “skid mark” preprinted on them. 😊

@PetrolPed

2 ай бұрын

😂😂😂

unbelievable 😂❤my dream car one day ped one day. how much of an increase in amazing ness is it to your gts?❤❤

@PetrolPed

2 ай бұрын

A lot 😬👍

Glorious car, 2 listed for sale today in the UK at 250k. Lottery win needed and so few will ever get driven.😢

@PetrolPed

2 ай бұрын

Ouch 😣

I thought that was the road past Ditcham and the confirmed as you hit Selborne.

Flipping heck, the start of this video is why I for one will be gutted when ice powered cars will be no more. The howl of a wonderful engine in a great package. Definitely time to rob a bank and do some deals for cash now we know they’re on the wane, with Porsche saying cybersecurity means they’re discontinuing the current cayman.

@PetrolPed

Ай бұрын

Sounds ace doesn’t it 👌

What a car!!!!!!

Hey Ped, hello from San Diego! Cool sounding Spyder but really, don’t you think your Boxster 718 GTS with an automatic roof is the right car for the right price? A better daily driver for sure. Maybe the Lexus LFA has a better howl? Thanks for another fun video!

@PetrolPed

2 ай бұрын

I do indeed 👍

I liked my TR6 top. Could put the roof down as quick as I could roll down my window.

One thing I’ve learned from my first convertible is that time with the roof down is to be valued. The ability to knock the roof down in slow moving traffic and then put it back up again when it inevitably starts raining has proved surprisingly important. I covert that alcantara dashboard though…

@PetrolPed

2 ай бұрын

👍

Thats a cool looking car Ped. How much over list will this be 😅

@PetrolPed

2 ай бұрын

Too much 😢

The roof is pretty much the same as the origional 987 spyder, only the butress release is different. Very quick and easy to use once youve done it a few times. P.S Pete, you take the rear window part off before releasing the cable. Beautiful car amazing sound 😊

@PetrolPed

2 ай бұрын

I agree 👍

Great video,Ped . With that sound save a bit more weight and take the radio out!

@PetrolPed

2 ай бұрын

😂😂😂

The Boxster GTS 4.0 is the real deal. Spruce that up with smaller, lighter 18”-19” wheels, better brake pads, Ohlins suspension and Kline exhaust and you’re driving the actual best 718.

I would never drive this on a rainy day, as I would never get the roof back on 😂