Re: Motor Trend Gushes Over the 718

They even like the engine note: Motor Trend's Take on the 718

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db997S
They even like the engine note: Motor Trend's Take on the 718

Not to worry. In a year or so, no one will care about the engine sound. A couple of years back, everyone was whining about the e-brake and the steering of the 981. No one cares now. The 718 is an evolutionary change, and a damn good one at that. I love my 2011 S, but it is a vastly inferior car to the 718.

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Hmmm... Did someone here suggest that recently.

As for the styling - overall, it looks like a Boxster, and a lot like the 981.

The front end is good-looking, the mirrors are nicer, the steering wheel is improved over the standard steering wheel, and the back end...... umm... not a train wreck, but a tad busy, and do we really need the big PORSCHE billboard? I think not. Not to be catty (well, perhaps a little) maybe Porsche figured that, with the characteristic flat-six sound gone, the billboard would help onlookers identify the brand. Maybe once people are used to the new sound, Porsche car turn down the 'volume' on the billboard.)

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db997S
They even like the engine note: Motor Trend's Take on the 718

Sounds like the MT of old--never offend a car maker.

Regarding the thread having comparison of exhaust notes, I rated them this way:
#1--981
#2--the VW with the single exhaust
#3--the 718, sounding like a Subie impersonator

A Boxster with performance better than out 2008 Corvette is worth lusting after. Not that a 718 is in the near future for us.

After reading these articles, I'm feeling I've been "Boxsterless" long enough!