For backroads driving a 718 is a a go-kart. The speeds it can corner at are pretty much limited by your tire budget, bravery and not much else. It’s also surprising forgiving at or beyond the limit, so even if you do push a little too hard on occasion it’s not going to try to murder you.

I’d recommend renting one on Turo for day or two if you have the opportunity. A test drive at a dealer is not going to do one of these cars justice. Just my 2c.

Also my car gets way more attention in an average parking lot than any v8 muscle car

I get it. Depending on the roads in your area those cars may make more sense. A 718 is going to be a little underwhelming in Houston for example where the roads are all straight and wide. Some high HP muscle car is going to offer more bang for your buck.

If you’re more interested in handling, cornering speed and agility, 718 all day. (I may get some hate for saying this in this sub tho)

Nah. Leave it for somebody who already has their mind made up

Sport manual 90% of the time, except maybe extended highway driving. Sport+ with reduced PSM for anything twisty