[718Niko]

4 month in with my first Porsche (cayman), and I am still stupidly giggling when driving ?. Is it just me or its expected behavior ?

 

[MLJJ]

You are not alone. I very much enjoy, and sometimes openly smile, while driving my first Porsche. It might be because I'm in a car that I dreamed about having for a loooong time, the fact that it is my first go-fast sports car, or the self-realization that I made enough good decisions in life to be able to afford such a car. Maybe its the combination of all of those things that makes me smile

 

[Naptown]

I am also at month 4. Absolutely fun to drive.

 

[bmwrider1946]

I’ve only had mine for 2 days and yesterday I discovered all the wonderful things that happen in sport and sport+. Imagine the smile on my face.

 

[socablo]

I got mine as a gift from my wife in March 2019 (718 Boxster). The selling dealership was not up to par. However, this forum was so helpful to me. I traveled out of the country for most of the summer. Back in the the states, I drove to Chicago for the 4th of July and Branson, Missouri this Labor day weekend. Whenever I start the car, I have to sit there for a minute to just enjoy the sound of the engine and be grateful of my blessings.

 

[718Niko]

great breakfast at batter & berries in Chicago.
Thats my take away from my one trip to the US. Not that the rest was not worth seeimg, but I d be damned that was quite a fine breakfast.

To the 718!

 

[718]

Exactly 12 months this week. I still miss her if I don’t get to see her everyday

 

[RussellHodgson]

About 2 and a half years for me, and I still love driving it every day!

 

[shades80]

8 years for me. Love every second. Not one thing has broken. Just the best experience ever.
Better then any ride I have previously owned or also currently own, my C7. Also owed ISF, M4, G35

 

[718Niko]

Hope I ll say as much in 8 years. Nearly a decade without issues thats pretty impressive.

 

[RetXpres]

5 months of ownership here. Great car! Biggest PITA is keeping the wheels clean! lol

 

[dave92101]

5 months of ownership here. Great car! Biggest PITA is keeping the wheels clean! lol

I have the same wheels on my 718 Boxster S and had them on my previous 981. This time around I had the ceramic coating applied to the wheels. Now less brake dust sticks to them and it's much easier to clean them. It was definitely worth the $500 to have it done.

2 months of ownership yesterday. Over 4000 miles of fun so far!

 

[718Niko]

Agreed with ceramic coating, well worth it (gtech?).

 

[dave92101]

Agreed with ceramic coating, well worth it (gtech?).

It's called CQuartz. I went in to get the wheels and calipers done, but ended up having them do the entire car.

 

[GTS18BGTS]

Has anyone watched ceramic coating being applied? It's easier to apply than paste wax. It's especially easy to do to a new car where the paint has yet to be effected by environmental impurities. As for paying $500 to have wheels done, well I can't say how anyone else should spend their money, but that does seem excessive. Anyone can purchase the same coatings online. The application should take just a few short hours. The most difficult part in the process of doing an entire car would be the paint correction prior to application on a car that has been on the road for a while and has not been maintained well. One can do a car on a weekend afternoon and spend the dollars saved on quite a few good dinners.