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Porsche 718 Spyder – Why I chose PDK over a Manual ! – FIRST DRIVE

I have owned my automobile for just over a week and could not be more delighted with it. I do have some questions to address though …

Why did I choose a PDK and not a manual? Why did I not buy a 911? Are the seat comfortable? Isn't the roofing a faf?

In this video join me for my first drive and get all the responses!

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37 responses to “Porsche 718 Spyder – Why I chose PDK over a Manual ! – FIRST DRIVE”

  1. @andrewhurstcars Avatar
    @andrewhurstcars

    Very nice car Pete. Spyder makes sense for what you want.

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    1. @PetrolPed Avatar
      @PetrolPed

      Yep 👍

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  2. @brianwhite9725 Avatar
    @brianwhite9725

    Fair enough Pete, great choice !!

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  3. @BehindTheRemote Avatar
    @BehindTheRemote

    I had the pleasure of proving the drone footage in this video for Pete this week. I’ve honestly never seen anyone so excited about a new car and what a journey to get it! Huge congratulations again mate and so well deserved. Everyone needs to see this car in the flesh as it’s simply stunning! 🎉🎉

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    1. @PetrolPed Avatar
      @PetrolPed

      Thanks for your help with the filming, really appreciate it! 👍

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    2. @willielarsson9651 Avatar
      @willielarsson9651

      Yes we’re all heading to Peds at the weekend to see it in the flesh..😂. Great work BTW

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    3. @BehindTheRemote Avatar
      @BehindTheRemote

      @@willielarsson9651haha! Thanks so much. We have a video out tomorrow evening showing the behind the scenes of how we captured the footage for him. Well worth a watch.

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    4. @tonymoreton7166 Avatar
      @tonymoreton7166

      Fair play.

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    5. @tonymoreton7166 Avatar
      @tonymoreton7166

      Hey Ped. Watched it all now. Get everything. And, it’s your car. Not 911. Not Boxster 4 GTS. Not manual. Get it all.
      I’ve driven manual cars for 40y and for the first time, got a pdk. They are brilliant. Also got a manual toy.
      Still bet you’ll have to scratch the 911 itch. I have. Really good. Heart in heart, I think the Cayman is better. But, it’s that 911 itch.

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  4. @keithockenden7719 Avatar
    @keithockenden7719

    Great car Pete, Welldone, right choice on PDK!

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  5. @keithmyerscough9900 Avatar
    @keithmyerscough9900

    Your grin says it all Pete.
    She’s a keeper. 👍👍👍👍

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  6. @TheNextCorner-original Avatar
    @TheNextCorner-original

    I drove both and bought the manual. So much fun, and the downshifts with autoblip are amazing.

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    1. @mikem2652 Avatar
      @mikem2652

      Whilst I’m sure the auto blib is great, if you don’t know how to do them yourself, take your time to do them slowly, blip in the neutral stage…,, my Dad was a lorry driver when there were no synchromesh gearboxes, so 4 – 3, for example required the blip for a smooth change, release the clutch in the neutral phase. I had to learn it as a learner driver. I guarantee once you master it, you will turn the autoblip off and every downshift will be smooth and you will become more connected with your car. I went on to become a Police Advanced instructor and taught everyone this method. Cheers

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    2. @DontPanicDear Avatar
      @DontPanicDear

      Agreed, but I strongly suggest you learn to rev match yourself, as it’s 10mm more rewarding 😊
      Once you’ve done that, you can practice overlapping braking and rev-matching (heal & toe)
      I promise you’ll never own a better car to learn in ❤
      Happy motoring 👍🏻

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    3. @TheNextCorner-original Avatar
      @TheNextCorner-original

      well my legs are too long, i come from the miatas , to 911 to 718. But oke i will try again hahaha , thanks

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  7. @PetrolPed Avatar
    @PetrolPed

    My mate Mark who flew the drone in the video makes some amazing videos on his channel @behindtheremote

    It would be awesome if some of you guys gave him a Sub to help him grow 🙏🏻

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    1. @BehindTheRemote Avatar
      @BehindTheRemote

      I have a behind the scenes video out tomorrow evening at 7pm showing how we captured the aerial footage for Pete.

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    2. @BobbyDazzler888 Avatar
      @BobbyDazzler888

      Keep it black. Gold is crass. Understated is always cooler.

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    3. @MacellaioNero Avatar
      @MacellaioNero

      In case you didn’t know, you can actually start and end the roof process using the key fob, you don’t need to crawl inside like that every time…

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    4. @popsbubbles1242 Avatar
      @popsbubbles1242

      Hi Pete, beautiful car, is this the same 4ltr engine as in the 4.0 GTS?

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    5. @Bin-The-L-Plates Avatar
      @Bin-The-L-Plates

      I’m a fairly new DJI Mini 3 Pro owner, and new to the whole ownership and hobby of drone flying, so I’ve given Mark a new sub and hopefully learn some tricks and tips.

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  8. @001sander2 Avatar
    @001sander2

    Instead of gold wheels, I would love bronze. A bit more understated and wouldn’t undermine the monochromatic theme of the car.

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  9. @Russell_G Avatar
    @Russell_G

    I’ve tried to like 911, driven a few, they never ‘clicked’ with me, a mid engined 718 makes much more engineering sense, and by damn that one of yours looks great, love the early seat mod…spot on!!

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  10. @petewalters6661 Avatar
    @petewalters6661

    Your car is visually perfect Pete. Keep the black wheels please.

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  11. @stephaneriviere3835 Avatar
    @stephaneriviere3835

    The seat inserts are spot on, this car is absolutely gorgeous! Much more special than a regular 911!

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    1. @maxflight777 Avatar
      @maxflight777

      Nooooo ! a boxster is never a better choice over a 911

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    2. @Collectorjeff-c6f Avatar
      @Collectorjeff-c6f

      I own a 718 GTS Boxster – and definitely not better than my 992.1 Targa 4- the car is fun to drive but small inside – and the screen and electronics are painfully dated. Mine – 2022- still has a slot for a CD for God’s sake. Main reason anyone buys a 718 even the sportster or GTS is because it is less expensive than buying a 911.

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    3. @Collectorjeff-c6f Avatar
      @Collectorjeff-c6f

      Kind of a boring color combination- shark blue and chalk interior is a lot more fun.

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  12. @NigelCompton Avatar
    @NigelCompton

    Nice too see you delighted with your new aquasition,love the car.Lovely car enjoy.Carry on being a bloody nice bloke,great podcast.

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  13. @SteveBrill Avatar
    @SteveBrill

    Wow! Couldn’t find an adjective that really fits other than Bloody Epic! Congrats Peter, you deserve it. 👍

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  14. @BobbyDazzler888 Avatar
    @BobbyDazzler888

    Black wheels over gold! Understated over crass.
    Factory dark silver would be even nicer.

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  15. @marcosvaldes8910 Avatar
    @marcosvaldes8910

    Congratulations! Love seeing new content on the Spyder. I took a different route than you. I used to own a 981 Cayman S PDK and bought a 981 Spyder manual. I really loved the Cayman however thoug, I was missing something. The manual gearbox has made such a big difference.

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  16. @brutusoftroy2810 Avatar
    @brutusoftroy2810

    I’m not a Porsche guy but they nailed it with the 718 Spyder, perfect looks, size, power and soundtrack. Love the thumbnail, literally the angle I commented about in the collection vid, perfect.
    Although I hate black wheels as the wheel design gets lost, on this car with it’s badging and lights, it suits. You’d have to see what lighter wheels look like on a screen to make sure you don’t unbalance it,

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  17. @maxtorques Avatar
    @maxtorques

    It’s watching videos like this and seeing how much joy your dream car gives you that motivates me to keep making content. only 238,000 subscribers to go till I’m caught up 😅

    Congratulations!

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  18. @wolfganghimmelsbach6929 Avatar
    @wolfganghimmelsbach6929

    in my opinion satin black wheels go very well with chalk or the current matt finish… I would not go for “gold” or at least not for the standard colours. Potentially “white gold” would look quite good too… FYI – I am going from Cup 2 tyres to 4S next year on my 718 Spyder (or hope for Michelin 5S at some point in the future – it is overdue). Bringing Cup2s to temp is depending on the weather or region you are living in very tricky… and the roof was for me never a problem. You can pop the trunk open with the keys or close the roof from outside the car… (double click and keep it pressed)

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  19. @thepisteoffice Avatar
    @thepisteoffice

    Another PDK fan here. And those pics from Nick are superb.

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  20. @thedrivebygg Avatar
    @thedrivebygg

    Great bath tub watch. PDK all the way for me, it’s a lot of fun in the 718. Can you imagine the joy of specking one from new. Like you say great residuals.

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