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EPISODE · May 22, 2026 · 52 MIN

PORSCHE 718 SPYDER VS SPYDER RS BRUTALLY HONEST OWNER REVIEW!

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

Send us Fan Mail🔥 🏎️ Porsche 718 Spyder vs 718 Spyder RS — REAL OWNER vs REAL OWNER (Years of Experience)  We're not journalists. We didn't borrow these cars for a press launch weekend. Gary has owned his Porsche 718 Spyder (PDK, 414 HP flat-six) for 5 years, and his friend Rich has owned the Porsche 718 Spyder RS (PDK, 493 HP, GT3-derived engine, 9,000 RPM) for almost as long. This is the most honest, experience-based comparison of these two incredible Porsche GT cars you'll find anywhere on YouTube.  We cover EVERYTHING: daily driving realities, the manual vs PDK debate, exhaust sound comparison, real ownership costs, tire bills, the RS's manual roof reality, resale value  and — most importantly — what we'd actually buy again knowing what we know now.  🎥 Watch This Next: https://youtu.be/4skRkFNlHCkRich's channels:https://www.youtube.com/@UCuKqtwPO5ci5_KoZGbfl33g https://www.youtube.com/@Rich_CooperLOVE THE GARY THE CAR NUT YOUTUBE CHANNEL AND WANT TO WATCH MORE FUN AND SOMETIMES EDUCATIONAL CONTENT ABOUT SPORTSCARS, HOT HATCHES AND SURVIVOR CARS?  HERE ARE SOME NEXT STEPS!1) 💬LET’S CONNECT! facebook https://www.facebook.com/GaryTheCarNut/      TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@gary.the.car.nut       Instagram https://www.instagram.com/garythecarnut/X (Twitter) https://twitter.com/garythecarnut/Performance Car Ownership with Gary Podcast: https://performancecarownershipwithgary.buzzsprout.com2) CONTACT - 📧 BUSINESS [email protected]) 🔔Subscribe! https://www.youtube.com/@GaryTheCarNut?sub_confirmation=1#Porsche #718Spyder #SpyderRS #PorscheGT #Boxster #Porsche718 #GT4RS #FlatSix #ManualTransmission #PDK #PorscheOwner #SportsCar #PorscheLife #DriversCar #RealOwnerReview #PorscheReview #NaturallyAspirated #BoxsterSpyder #PorscheCommunity #TrackCar #PorscheTech #CarComparison #MotorsportCanada #PorscheCanada #SpyderRSReview #718SpyderRS #ManualVsPDK #SaveTheManuals #PorscheGarage #GT3EnginePlease comment or ask questions below.📋 CHAPTER TIMESTAMPS 0:00   Two Porsche Owners, No Press Spin0:24   Meet The Spyder And Spyder RS Owners1:34   Exterior Differences: Spyder vs Spyder RS3:48   Interior, Seats & Race-Tec Comparison5:44   Rich's First Impressions vs Reality7:09   What Surprised Him After 3 Years8:32   Daily Driving Reality Check10:33   The 200 KM/H Convertible Top Problem11:53   Quirks, Gauges & $300K Porsche Pet Peeves13:49   What These Porsches Actually Cost15:49   Recalls, Service & Center Lock Wheels16:10   Dropping Both Convertible Tops19:30   Rich Drives The 718 Spyder First24:00   Comparing Suspension, Grip & Comfort30:08   Track Days & Top Speed Limits33:12   Gary's First Drive In The Spyder RS36:14   The 9,000 RPM Chainsaw Induction Sound44:51   Engine Temps & Cooling Differences45:09   Is The Spyder RS Worth $100K More?47:57   Final Verdict: Spyder vs Spyder RS49:53   Will Gary Upgrade To The RS?51:46   Future Of The Porsche 718 Lineup*****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.

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