After 5 Years in My Porsche 718 Spyder Am I Upgrading to a Spyder RS?

🔥After 5 years and 22,000 miles in my 2021 Porsche 718 Spyder, I'm considering upgrading to a Porsche 718 Spyder RS. This is my real-time decision — the financials, the performance comparison, the honest owner realities that no review covers, and my actual answer. This isn't a press car review. 🎥 Watch This Next:    • 10 Things I Wish I Knew Before Buying a Po...   📋 CHAPTER TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Should I Upgrade My Porsche 718 Spyder to a Spyder RS? | 5 Years & 22,000 Miles Later 00:19 - Why I'm Considering the Upgrade Now (Timing & Market Conditions) 01:09 - What Real Spyder RS Owners Say You Won't Hear in Reviews 01:52 - How Hard It Was to Get a 718 Spyder Allocation (My Ownership Story) 03:03 - I've Never Driven a Spyder RS — Here's My Honest Research 03:44 - What the Porsche Spyder RS Actually Is (It's NOT Just More Power) 04:22 - GT3 Engine vs. 718 Flat-6 — The Key Differences Explained 06:10 - Weight Savings, Carbon Fiber & the Weissach Package Breakdown 07:30 - Spyder RS Pricing: MSRP vs. ADM vs. Today's Used Market Reality 09:22 - True Cost of Ownership — Cost Per Mile, Insurance & Maintenance 10:19 - Will the Spyder RS Appreciate? Is It a Collector Car? 11:53 - The Financial Case: What It Actually Costs to Upgrade 12:52 - Head-to-Head Specs: 718 Spyder vs. Spyder RS (Full Comparison) 15:15 - The Convertible Top Problem — A Major Difference Most Reviews Miss 15:49 - Pros & Cons of Upgrading from 718 Spyder to Spyder RS 17:38 - Track Use Reality: Will the Spyder RS Actually Be Faster at the Track? 20:07 - Road Noise, Earplugs & Long Highway Drives — Is It Too Much? 21:25 - Wife's Perspective & Seat Comfort with Back Problems 22:18 - Is This Really an Upgrade or Just a Different Experience? 23:39 - The 125 MPH Top Speed Limit Problem (Huge Track Day Issue) 26:17 - Carbon Ceramic Brakes — Are They Worth It? 29:37 - The One Thing Long-Term Spyder RS Owners All Say 30:11 - My Final Decision — Am I Keeping the 718 Spyder or Upgrading? 31:09 - What Would YOU Do? Let Me Know in the Comments LOVE 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   / garythecarnut   TikTok   / gary.the.car.nut   Instagram   / garythecarnut   X (Twitter)   / garythecarnut   Quick Links: bit.ly/garythecarnut 2) CONTACT - 📧 BUSINESS INQUIRIES! [email protected] 3) 🔔Subscribe!    / @garythecarnut   #Porsche718Spyder #PorscheSpyderRS #718SpyderRS #PorscheUpgrade #PorscheReview #TrackDay #HPDE #PCA #PorscheClub #Mosport #CTMP #PorscheLife #SportsCar #718GT4 #PorscheOwner #PerformanceCarOwnership #MiamiBlue #LastICEBoxster #PorscheDecision Please comment or ask questions below. ****Disclaimer**** All Rights Reserved. Copyright, Liability Waiver and Disclaimers No 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.