Car & Driver 718 GTS 20,000 Mile Update
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12-16-2022, 12:18 AM
This particular model feels like one of the most underestimated by the paper racers and forum jockeys. It’s not a track weapon, for sure, and there are a ton of other cars that go faster in a straight line. As a wholistic sports car, though, it’s absolutely fantastic.
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These are great cars, so not surprised at the glowing review.
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More and more, I am thinking mine is a keeper.
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This particular model feels like one of the most underestimated by the paper racers and forum jockeys. It’s not a track weapon, for sure, and there are a ton of other cars that go faster in a straight line. As a wholistic sports car, though, it’s absolutely fantastic.
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I do think the GTS/GT4 will be looked back on as special and the perfect recipe for an awesome car…mid engine, rwd, flat 6, somewhat practical, reliable, and manual.
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I'm actually angry about all of them whining about no place to put your phone. Do these reviewers actually understand the car? Have they used it more than just a drive around the parking lot? There's a perfect spot in front of the speaker that will seat a phone, as well as in the door panel itself, you can open the container to put something the perfect size of a cell phone in there. It maddens me to hear this, as I think it's absolute BS. I've read this on a couple reviews and it actually makes me question some of their integrity. You'd think someone would put it in the logbook about this special hidden wonderful land to store a phone.
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I'm actually angry about all of them whining about no place to put your phone. Do these reviewers actually understand the car? Have they used it more than just a drive around the parking lot? There's a perfect spot in front of the speaker that will seat a phone, as well as in the door panel itself, you can open the container to put something the perfect size of a cell phone in there. It maddens me to hear this, as I think it's absolute BS. I've read this on a couple reviews and it actually makes me question some of their integrity. You'd think someone would put it in the logbook about this special hidden wonderful land to store a phone.
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I'm actually angry about all of them whining about no place to put your phone. Do these reviewers actually understand the car? Have they used it more than just a drive around the parking lot? There's a perfect spot in front of the speaker that will seat a phone, as well as in the door panel itself, you can open the container to put something the perfect size of a cell phone in there. It maddens me to hear this, as I think it's absolute BS. I've read this on a couple reviews and it actually makes me question some of their integrity. You'd think someone would put it in the logbook about this special hidden wonderful land to store a phone.
Yes, they've driven it beyond a parking lot - to the tune of 30k miles, actually.
They actually review these cars in the long term tests from a full liveability perspective, not just canyon carving or trackdays. That's why they're talking about a GTS.
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Simmer down, don't have an aneurysm now... it's not that serious lol.
Yes, they've driven it beyond a parking lot - to the tune of 30k miles, actually.
They actually review these cars in the long term tests from a full liveability perspective, not just canyon carving or trackdays. That's why they're talking about a GTS.
Yes, they've driven it beyond a parking lot - to the tune of 30k miles, actually.
They actually review these cars in the long term tests from a full liveability perspective, not just canyon carving or trackdays. That's why they're talking about a GTS.
8 weeks of ownership since I took delivery, and I will hit 5K on the odometer tomorrow morning.
My GT4 has seen its fair share of back road driving, daily commutes (w/dog), grocery getting, and one track day under my belt (many more to follow). Honestly the only thing I don’t like is the mindless highway miles I put on the car going back and forth to work (~60 mile round trip); which is why I will most likely get a true daily come Fall.
I’ll be sure to update y’all with a true 30,000 mile review by years end .
Simple phone mount solution was in hand prior to taking delivery. My phone has never fell/moved once I place it on the mount (left center air vent over the PCM).
Paired with a wireless CarPlay adapter. Draw back to not being hardwired = battery drain on the phone is 10X faster than normal.
TechMatte Car Mount, MagGrip Air Vent Magnetic Universal Car Mount Holder for Smartphones Including iPhone 7, 6, 6S, Galaxy S7, S7 Edge Black, Portable Electronic Device Mount https://a.co/d/hInjIiY
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I'm about 200 miles shy of 22K on my 22' GT4 in 1.5 years (crazy it has been that long already) My current plan is to drive it to about 120K - 140K miles over the next 7 years. Here is hoping the PDK and motor make it that long.
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I'm actually angry about all of them whining about no place to put your phone. Do these reviewers actually understand the car? Have they used it more than just a drive around the parking lot? There's a perfect spot in front of the speaker that will seat a phone, as well as in the door panel itself, you can open the container to put something the perfect size of a cell phone in there. It maddens me to hear this, as I think it's absolute BS. I've read this on a couple reviews and it actually makes me question some of their integrity. You'd think someone would put it in the logbook about this special hidden wonderful land to store a phone.
I’ve found the best place is just jammed between the passenger seat and the console. I’ve thought about a mount but don’t love the space they all take up, and there just isn’t a good location for them.
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Weird, I just put my phone in the console, plug it in and close the lid. The last thing I want to look at is my phone mounted near the shifter.
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