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EPISODE · Feb 12, 2026 · 48 MIN

5 Years with a Porsche 718 Spyder: Addressing Your Questions & Comments

from Performance Car Ownership with Gary · host Gary The Car Nut

Send us Fan MailAfter posting my 5-year Porsche 718 Boxster Spider review, YOU had questions. Lots of them. In this podcast-style deep dive, I'm answering the most common comments and going deeper into topics you wanted to explore: the PDK vs manual debate, real ownership costs, track performance, and whether this car makes sense as your only vehicle. ⏱️ CHAPTERS:0:00 - Welcome & Intro2:30 - PDK vs Manual Debate8:00 - C8 Corvette Comparison13:30 - True Ownership Costs19:00 - Track Performance Details25:30 - Quirks & What I'd Change31:00 - Practicality Reality36:00 - PCA Community Experience40:30 - Rapid Fire Q&A44:00 - Final Thoughts*****Disclaimer*****All Rights Reserved. Copyright, Liability Waiver and DisclaimersNo part of the content of this video or any video published under Gary the Car Nut, and other encompassed entities, shall be stored, copied, recreated, republished, or transported. Prior express written permission by Gary Beutler is required for any use of this video. The advice, guidance, and principles outlined in all content produced by Gary the Car Nut, Gary Beutler, and other encompassed entities are not guaranteed to be appropriate for your unique situation, you are responsible to do your own research, I’m not responsible for any losses you incur.We recommend that as a consumer, you exercise your due diligence and research any and all products and events recommended to you before adopting them for yourself. Gary the Car Nut, Gary Beutler, and other encompassed entities are not responsible for any damages that result from an effort to implement the information provided in this or any other video, article, blog post, social media post, and related publications.Your use and viewing of any materials and videos published by Gary the Car Nut, Gary Beutler and other encompassed entities confirms your acknowledgement and agreement that Ontario, Canada law will apply to any and all disputes related to the aforementioned entities and that Ontario, Canada will serve as the venue for any disputes, claims, and litigious activities related but not limited to the materials produced by Gary the Car Nut, Gary Beutler and other encompassed entities.Gary the Car Nut, Gary Beutler and all other associated persons including but not limited to independent contractors, employees, and affiliates, research and review all content for this site to the best of their abilities but make no guarantees, representations, or warranties as to the complete accuracy and inclusion of all relevant information for each video, including but not limited to all video streams, suggested and provided links and resources.All parties specifically disclaim any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any and all purposes.

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Send us Fan Mail After posting my 5-year Porsche 718 Boxster Spider review, YOU had questions. Lots of them. In this podcast-style deep dive, I'm answering the most common comments and going deeper into topics you wanted to explore: the PDK vs manual debate, real ownership costs, track performance, and whether this car makes sense as your only vehicle. ⏱️ CHAPTERS:0:00 - Welcome & Intro2:30 - PDK vs Manual Debate8:00 - C8 Corvette Comparison13:30 - True Ownership Costs19:00 - Track ...

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