718 vs S5 comfort?
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718 vs S5 comfort?
I consider ordering an 718 Cayman GTS 4.0 (with Sport seat Plus, PASM suspension (-20mm) and 20" wheels) and I was wondering how it would compare to my S5 for a few hours ride in term of comfort (suspension, road / wind noise, ...). I currently have adaptative suspension (always in Dynamic) and 19" wheels.
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I consider ordering an 718 Cayman GTS 4.0 (with Sport seat Plus, PASM suspension (-20mm) and 20" wheels) and I was wondering how it would compare to my S5 for a few hours ride in term of comfort (suspension, road / wind noise, ...). I currently have adaptative suspension (always in Dynamic) and 19" wheels.
#3
I have owned both. The 718 in base or S versions ride pretty nice for short wheelbase car. But the tire noise makes it a HORRIBLE gt car. On the highway I had to turn the volume so high that I would lose some of my hearing. Today's Porsches are great performers, but absolutely horrible cars for trips. Too bad, because they drive so well. Today's Porsches are for the style guys, show up at your local Cars and Coffee and brag about your car.When you test drive whatever Cayman you're looking at, make sure to drive varying road surfaces. I am sure the salesman will try to steer you away from noisy surfaces.
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#4
Its hard to compare the comfort of a 718 to a S5. I currently own a pretty heavily modified 718S, and a S5 SB. I enjoy long trips in the 718(About 5 hours tops) but my girlfriend hates it. I have the car lowered, and on 18" rims, and its bumpy and loud. I also have a full exhaust which makes the loudness of the tires irrelevant. Lastly, the car has full recaro bucket seats, which I will say make the trips a little harder but still manageable. I found the regular sport seats to be more than applicable.
All in all, from a pure comfort standpoint, the S5 is miles more comfortable. Yet I still find myself using the 718 for weekend trips due to the driving experience.
All in all, from a pure comfort standpoint, the S5 is miles more comfortable. Yet I still find myself using the 718 for weekend trips due to the driving experience.
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I have owned both. The 718 in base or S versions ride pretty nice for short wheelbase car. But the tire noise makes it a HORRIBLE gt car. On the highway I had to turn the volume so high that I would lose some of my hearing. Today's Porsches are great performers, but absolutely horrible cars for trips. Too bad, because they drive so well. Today's Porsches are for the style guys, show up at your local Cars and Coffee and brag about your car.When you test drive whatever Cayman you're looking at, make sure to drive varying road surfaces. I am sure the salesman will try to steer you away from noisy surfaces.
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