I’ve seen several members say they get used to it and learn to like it. Doesn’t hurt that in pretty much all other aspects the 718 is the better car.

I’ll add my two cents, but from a slightly different perspective.

I have a manual 2015 Boxster GTS. When I wanted a new daily to replace my BMW I got a PDK 2017 911 Carrera. So NA manual versus PDK twin turbo.

Today was the the first time I’ve really taken them both out on the same stretch and given them the business. Route was 12 minutes out and 12 minutes back. Windows down and sunroof open on 911. Top down on BGTS.

Went out and back back in the 911. The PDK hurts the fun factor for canyon carving; even when using paddles. Sound was nothing special.

Went out in the BGTS... and just kept going. Everything about it is incredible. I love the way the NA pulls and the wail is otherworldly.

I love the PDK turbo as a daily though. I have it set up in Individual mode. Sport drivetrain, comfort chassis, sport exhaust off. Perfect for every situation. Having torque on tap all the time is awesome for a daily driver.

I won’t give up my 981, but if the primary purpose of your vehicle is a daily driver the 718 makes a lot of sense.

Having owned a base 981 Cayman and a base 718 Cayman, the 718 is better in almost every way. Of course the sound of the flat six was great, but the gearing was super long and it felt slow and underpowered. The power from the base 2.0 turbo really brings this chassis to life. The one thing that I feel is a must is Sport Chrono on the 718. Driving in Sport Plus turns on the anti lag feature and really enhances the throttle response. Now with the announcement of the Cayman T (assuming it comes to your market) there’s more of a reason to switch, as it provides all of the must have options as standard and at a good discount. Given the choice today between that same 2.7 flat six and the 2.0 turbo, I would absolutely choose the 718’s 2.0 turbo.

I had a 2014 981 Boxster S and currently have a 2019 718 Boxster S. I ordered both cars and they are configured almost exactly the same. IMO the 718 S is better in every regard (flame suit on). This is my sixth Porsche over the last 25 years ranging from a 1985 911 Carrera, 996 Carrera, 997 Carrera S, GT3 etc. Granted the 718 does not have the classic flat 6 sound but the 2019 S comes standard with Sport Exhaust & has a deep rumbling sound and with the sport button on pops & crackles like a F1 car. The 718 S is very fast and substantially more fun to me than the 981 S was. I did love the 981 S but I had my GT3 prior to the 981 S and the 981 always felt very under powered to me. Of my Porsches owned my two favorite for sound only were my 85 Carrera & the GT3.

My 718 Cayman is my first Porsche and I learned to love the sound immediately. And that’s not the only thing I love either. I love the power, the handling, the taught ride and the list goes on.

One thing I’m really glad the car has is Apple CarPlay. All my music streaming apps work great and Waze navigation with real time traffic and road/police conditions is a huge advantage here where I live.

I have driven several 981 BS manual and PDK CPO cars searching for my first Porsche. My search started in 2016. I drove several 718 B & BS. No interest in GTS (flame suit on). I just equipped my 2019 BS as a GTS w sport tech and 15 fewer ponies. Car was $5k below the GTS w/o Alcantera which was must have for my use. I loved free NA 981 sound and pull through the revs. Torque below 4K was underwhelming. The 718 pulls from 2k. Driving closed road curves in 2-3 gear sold me on the 718. The torques comes on low and flat rocketing the 718 from corner exit to entry. IMO sound of 718 w crackle pop of sports exhaust is great. I ponied up and ordered the 718 BS in Apr 2018. My previous experiences were Mustang 5.0GT, Corvettes, and Ms.

I find the 718 easy to drive quick and a blast to drive.

Rob