Used 2018 Porsche 718 Cayman Base Coupe Review
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Read what other owners think about the 2018 Porsche 718 Cayman Base Coupe.
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After 3 years...still glad I opted for the 718
willy j, Fogelsville, PA, 09/18/2020
2018 Porsche 718 Cayman 2dr Coupe (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
UPDATE: Very stable, comfortable, and easy to drive. Still feels like new. No problems.
ORIGINAL: Glad I opted for this brand and model. Well made; high quality comfortable to drive for me and my wife; and sufficiently fast. Handles like a slot car on steroids. The PDK transmission is impressive. Unless you run 10,000 mile annually, I would not purchase the maintenance … package--not worth the cost.
Like driving a glove
Lee Rosario , Orlando, FL, 04/13/2021
2018 Porsche 718 Cayman 2dr Coupe (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
Own a Porsche Cayman 2018 and I have to say I was impressed by many features about it. Exceptional build quality, great drive experience, high tier design presence and surprisingly efficient on gas.
Edmunds Summary Review of the 2018 Porsche 718 Cayman Base Coupe
Pros & Cons
- Pro:Outstanding handling capabilities
- Pro:Engines deliver stirring performance and high fuel economy
- Pro:Exceptional build quality
- Pro:Wide range of customization options
- Con:Unrefined engine and exhaust noises, especially in the base Cayman
- Con:Tech features list is thin and interface could be better
Which 718 Cayman does Edmunds recommend?
Based on power output alone, the base Cayman's engine is more than sufficient. Some would even call its power abundant. The problem is that it just doesn't provide the audible thrill you expect from a sports car these days. The 2.5-liter Cayman S sounds better, so it gets the nod here. It is more expensive, but aren't thrills the main reason you're considering one of these in the first place?
Full Edmunds Review: 2018 Porsche 718 Cayman Coupe
Driving
8.5The 718 Cayman S is a fun, responsive and engaging sports car. Amazing handling and braking, both in terms of performance and nuance. Plenty quick, too, though the PDK version is probably quicker. Some drivability quirks with manual gearbox, which is surprising for this automaker.
Comfort
7.0The outstanding seat comfort and decent ride quality remain from its predecessor, but we miss the flat-six engine. The four-cylinder's coarse, unrefined engine note is a step backward. With the optional sport exhaust system, it discourages winding out the engine and is needlessly loud all the time.
Interior
8.0There's little to distinguish the 718 Cayman's cockpit from the pricier 911, and that's a good thing. There's no mistaking it for anything but a driver's car with the absence of a typical infotainment controller knob and traditional cupholders. It's more classic and sporty than modern and luxurious.
Utility
6.5There are obvious sacrifices to be made with any sports car, particularly when you move the engine from under the hood. The Cayman is not immune to this, even though it is better than you'd expect. Still, the single, larger cargo space of rival front-engine coupes is far more convenient.
Technology
7.0Porsche trails the competition when it comes to in-car technology. You can argue that these are driver's cars, and tech is irrelevant. That said, there are plenty of other driver's cars that offer more advanced systems that are easier to use.
Edmunds Insurance Estimator
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