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Main Topics and Highlights

Opening Chat: BMW Z4 and a Manual 987 Cayman [01:30]

• A reader checks in while touring Kyushu in a rented BMW Z4, prompting a casual chat about how the Z4 drives.
• A reader has ordered a late-model 987 Cayman with a manual transmission. We talk about the appeal of the 987’s engine note and why manual cars are becoming less common in Japan.
• We also touch on the IMS bearing issue that made headlines on earlier models—the failure of a bearing supporting a shaft inside the engine—and the rarity of the 987 Spyder.

Driving the Base-Model Cayenne EV [10:44]

Inside the electric Cayenne

• On the way back from dropping off our Boxster for inspection, we got to drive the entry-level Cayenne EV. We compare its performance with the base Macan EV and Taycan, and discuss how Active Ride—an electronically controlled suspension system that helps keep the body level—is available only on the S.
• What did the artificial driving sound, Electric Sport Sound, piped into the cabin to match the selected drive mode sound like?
• We also discuss the estimated range display, the usability of the curved display, and the lack of a Tesla-style Camp Mode, which lets you stay in the car with the power on while parked.

Is the GT3 a “Forever Car”? [28:36]

photo by Porsche Newsroom

• A reader who drives a left-hand-drive, manual 992.1 Carrera writes in about wishing it had a louder exhaust note and asks whether the GT3 Touring might be the ultimate “forever car.”
• We share what we’ve observed among people who bought a GT3 as their last car—the one they plan to keep and enjoy for years to come.
• From the perspective of the difference between a “top-of-the-range” model and a “highest-performance” model, we discuss where the GT3 belongs in the garage.

718 EV Range and Charging on Long Trips [34:24]

• A reader’s comment sparks a discussion about the likely range of the next-generation 718 EV.
• Mina and I look back on a long trip in the Taycan and consider why we ended up waiting to charge more often than expected.
• We share our thoughts on the prospect of the 718 becoming EV-only, and answer a reader’s question about a 718 Cayman S whose coolant temperature rises rapidly.

Porsche’s New “Mission S” Teaser and the Tesla Roadster [39:28]

• A comment about a possible mid-engine flagship leads us to watch Porsche’s official teaser video, released ahead of the announcement, via screen share.
• With the announcement expected around the same time as the Tesla Roadster, we discuss how much Porsche has been keeping an eye on Tesla lately.
• We also touch on rumors of a flat-eight engine and what we hope to see from future combustion-engine cars.

Tire Repair on the Taycan 4S and a Trade-In Saga [49:47]

• Mina’s Taycan 4S gets a flat rear tire, and we talk about having it repaired at the dealership.
• How do Porsche Center and gas-station tire repairs differ in approach and cost?

987 Spyder Navigation Upgrade and a Run of Inspections [52:57]

987 Boxster Spyder

• Why we chose Kenwood’s aftermarket DMX7525S over Porsche’s retrofit PCCM navigation system for the 987 Spyder, and why we entrusted the installation to BESPOKE in Nishi Ward, Osaka.
• We also discuss the Spyder’s weight-conscious design, wireless CarPlay—which connects an iPhone to the car’s display without a cable—and modifying the rear-camera mounting position.
• Plus, the Boxster, 987 Spyder, and 964 are all due for inspection one after another.

Our Porsche Lineup and the Story Behind All Those White Cars [61:09]

• A conversation about loaner cars leads to the challenge of not being able to line up all our cars in one place, along with a look at an AI-generated image of our lineup.
• A reader points out that we have a lot of white cars. We explain how that came to be: our new 981 Boxster GTS was ordered in white—not Carrara White—while the 987 Boxster Spyder we bought used happened to be white. We also talk about the colors we truly love and our fondness for GT Silver.
• To wrap up, Mina—who’s a little shy around new people—considers stopping by the Higashi-Rokko Observatory on a weekend morning.