@@be1441 I know the struggle. I have owned a black car a while back. I now have one of the most 'hated' sports car on the internet (Chrysler Crossfire) and I will always try to buy silver cars from now on. I like how it shows the sharp lines in the design. It has a pop up electronic spoiler too. Love that.
@@sophisticated I've always said darker colors take more work but shine way better when properly waxed! I had a silver boxster which was nice, now have a black boxster and get way more attention. It just stands out more. Silver is nice though.. 2nd choice. Dark blue boosters look great though.
@@streaydog019 my car in black doesn't stand out at all. It hides all the lines. The boxter isn't angular. It doesn't have any sharp lines. It's smooth and curvy. Very different than my car. I literally have to wash the exterior my car once every other month. I prefer low maintenance.
@@sophisticated How long have you had a black car? Black shows dirt first. Waxed and clean it shines like no other...I had Lambos pull up to me trying to race in my black car.. just saying..owned both..
It’s a lovely example and as you say the handling is sublime. Pretty much the best there is, 911 included. Couple of thoughts but entirely subjective. I’d get rid of the red S, just cheapens the car, and i’d get the steering wheel properly cleaned, it’s very shiney, ie covered in dirt and grease. A good clean would being that back to factory mat finish
Mid engined cars are fantastic at changing direction and you can push them really far the problem comes when you exceed that grip and they change direction really quickly. Thanks to Porsche's driver aids I guess that's less of a problem now but on my rev 3 MR2 is was still a sobering sensation when it let go and you had to catch it just enough to make it straight and not so much you went into a tank slapper. Spun that car twice in 7 years. Scary stuff.
I recently bought a similar one (987.1 3.2) as my first Porsche - I am very pleased with it overall, it does feel a bit flat at low revs as per your other video but sounds incredible at high revs and is a lovely mechanical old-school thing to drive, and as you say laughably grippy. The cup holders though............ They don't fit even the smallest of the 3 typical coffee cups from somewhere like Starbucks, and none of my sports drinks bottles. They look nice, but what are they for? Not on my top 5 :-)
It’s completely idiotic to leave the spoiler up while parked up, i mean what’s the point?! You put the mechanism and the car at risk (elements, vandalism, etc.) for literally zero benefit 🤦🏻♂️
Ben Rayne You can pick up a gen 2 steering wheel for £100 only problem is the airbag which is going to cost you at least £500 if you can get hold of a second hand one .. better putting cash towards your ipd plenum and gt3 82 mm throttle lol Good video , good you got the 3.2 and not the 3.4 gen 1 seen too many stories about bore score issues, I was debating what to get after my 987.1 2.7 , very nearly bought a 3.4 gen 1 and going more towards a 3.2 , but in the end pushed the boat out for a 3.4 dfi gen 2 ands it’s epic , looked at 997 3.8 gen 1 but they are hit and miss with engine issues and did consider the 997 3.6 gen 1 over the 3.8 , I thought longer and hard about the different options , and for my money I’m sure I made the right decision, dfi engine all the way but 997s are over 30k Before you start spending too much money on this car consider putting the money towards a 987.2 3.4 gen 2 , there are a few on autotrader now for 14k up and don’t forget it’s the same 3.4 engine as 991 cayman r , cayman gts , boxster gts , 987 spyder , just in a lower state of tune ..
Another nice little mod is to spray the side vents black same as the 987 black edition, will literally cost you a few pounds and looks great on black ...
Tomos John, it is dated as the design is now 15-years old! You compare that to a Z4 of that era & a lot of other cars, then you'll see dated. It actually looks better in black, more modern & chic! The white dials with white LEDS, all lit up with a blue LED tinge, looks quite cool at night & actually quite modern. The backlight brightness also varies according to how dark it is. You also have to remember that this is a proper sports car & not some souped-up hot hatch masquerading as a sports car! All Porsche sports car interiors are designed with function & not gimmick in mind. If it doesn't assist driving then it's redundant because it's dead weight! Where the interior scores highly is in quality & build; there's nothing like it! The day you actually test drive one, you'll have an awakening because you'll realise the leather & seat quality, how even at 15-years old the car still feels solid, taught & doesn't rattle; almost like new. Then how the driving & seating position, is just well, perfect; everything thought out with precision & passion. If you want a driving experience of a proper sports car, one completely different from most other cars that's totally engaging, rewarding & exciting, with handling like it's on rails & more smiles per miles; this is it! If you want useless gadgets, a dashboard which resembles a child's games console, a car which is compromised in every way because it's trying to hide it's underpinnings from being a standard saloon, then this isn't for you & you'd probably be well advised to buy a Ford Fiesta or Focus ST or similar. Two things for sure though, in 5-years those cars will feel loose & rattle like a bag of nuts & bolts & also, they'll devalue badly. Most Porsche sports cars hold value much better.
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This video made me smile and chuckle at the end Ben! :-) Nice honest view. Great to see someone so pleased with their new car. Enjoy bud, have fun!
Much better than your previous model of Z4. Looks classy 👌🏻👍🏻😎
Genuinely thought when the bike went past, it was going to be downshift and have fun time. Glad you kept the outtake in though funny!
Greetings from the USA 🇺🇸 👍👍👍👍
Great video Ben, apologies for the delay, totally missed this video (gave you a like now though :) )
Hope you are still enjoying the Porsche :D
Since I have bought my car in silver blue metallic. I am in love with silver cars. They never look dirty!
The advantages of silver cars. Mines been sat still for a week and looks filthy 😭
@@be1441 I know the struggle. I have owned a black car a while back. I now have one of the most 'hated' sports car on the internet (Chrysler Crossfire) and I will always try to buy silver cars from now on. I like how it shows the sharp lines in the design. It has a pop up electronic spoiler too. Love that.
@@sophisticated I've always said darker colors take more work but shine way better when properly waxed! I had a silver boxster which was nice, now have a black boxster and get way more attention. It just stands out more. Silver is nice though.. 2nd choice. Dark blue boosters look great though.
@@streaydog019 my car in black doesn't stand out at all. It hides all the lines. The boxter isn't angular. It doesn't have any sharp lines. It's smooth and curvy. Very different than my car. I literally have to wash the exterior my car once every other month. I prefer low maintenance.
@@sophisticated How long have you had a black car? Black shows dirt first. Waxed and clean it shines like no other...I had Lambos pull up to me trying to race in my black car.. just saying..owned both..
It’s a lovely example and as you say the handling is sublime. Pretty much the best there is, 911 included. Couple of thoughts but entirely subjective. I’d get rid of the red S, just cheapens the car, and i’d get the steering wheel properly cleaned, it’s very shiney, ie covered in dirt and grease. A good clean would being that back to factory mat finish
The ending will always get me 😂😂😂
😂😂😂
Great videos, thank you!
Iove it in black, just enhances the overall look
Mid engined cars are fantastic at changing direction and you can push them really far the problem comes when you exceed that grip and they change direction really quickly.
Thanks to Porsche's driver aids I guess that's less of a problem now but on my rev 3 MR2 is was still a sobering sensation when it let go and you had to catch it just enough to make it straight and not so much you went into a tank slapper.
Spun that car twice in 7 years.
Scary stuff.
I recently bought a similar one (987.1 3.2) as my first Porsche - I am very pleased with it overall, it does feel a bit flat at low revs as per your other video but sounds incredible at high revs and is a lovely mechanical old-school thing to drive, and as you say laughably grippy. The cup holders though............ They don't fit even the smallest of the 3 typical coffee cups from somewhere like Starbucks, and none of my sports drinks bottles. They look nice, but what are they for? Not on my top 5 :-)
Great video Ben exhaust sounded sick with headphones on 👍🏼 you now need to go buy another candle 😂
On it mate, lucky girl gets 2 candles now 😂
@@be1441 Tape it back together. She'll think you're a tight arse but will appreciate the extra effort to make her happy. (plus, you save)
Lovely car mate I’d love one!
You need 30/30mm lowering springs on your Boxster. Coolest mod I’ve made to my 987
I ended up lowering ot 35mm
So which do you prefer more the Porsche or the Z4?
Z4
Like the video. What exhaust is that on your 987S?
Standard for now 👀
@@be1441 Great Car Ben “ USA 🇺🇸 👍👍
Beautiful car mate.
Thank you 😁
@@be1441 i look forward to more videos.
It’s completely idiotic to leave the spoiler up while parked up, i mean what’s the point?! You put the mechanism and the car at risk (elements, vandalism, etc.) for literally zero benefit 🤦🏻♂️
Idiot comment 🙄
When it broke will cry I had one suck
4:55 that was a terminator wasp!!!!!
Any reason why you didn't get the 987.2 instead?
Budget
@@be1441 Cool. I saw you sold your 987 in one of the other videos. Is that right? :)
@@john_c1 yep its gone 😁
Love from Taiwan 🇹🇼
The cup holders 🙄
Great cup holders
Does this year have the IMS problem?
The steering wheel and inside looks so dated , only thing that puts me off getting one
Can easily be changed. I think the facelift wheel is a little thicker and makes a big difference
Ben Rayne
You can pick up a gen 2 steering wheel for £100 only problem is the airbag which is going to cost you at least £500 if you can get hold of a second hand one .. better putting cash towards your ipd plenum and gt3 82 mm throttle lol
Good video , good you got the 3.2 and not the 3.4 gen 1 seen too many stories about bore score issues, I was debating what to get after my 987.1 2.7 , very nearly bought a 3.4 gen 1 and going more towards a 3.2 , but in the end pushed the boat out for a 3.4 dfi gen 2 ands it’s epic , looked at 997 3.8 gen 1 but they are hit and miss with engine issues and did consider the 997 3.6 gen 1 over the 3.8 , I thought longer and hard about the different options , and for my money I’m sure I made the right decision, dfi engine all the way but 997s are over 30k
Before you start spending too much money on this car consider putting the money towards a 987.2 3.4 gen 2 , there are a few on autotrader now for 14k up and don’t forget it’s the same 3.4 engine as 991 cayman r , cayman gts , boxster gts , 987 spyder , just in a lower state of tune ..
Another nice little mod is to spray the side vents black same as the 987 black edition, will literally cost you a few pounds and looks great on black ...
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Tomos John, it is dated as the design is now 15-years old! You compare that to a Z4 of that era & a lot of other cars, then you'll see dated. It actually looks better in black, more modern & chic! The white dials with white LEDS, all lit up with a blue LED tinge, looks quite cool at night & actually quite modern. The backlight brightness also varies according to how dark it is.
You also have to remember that this is a proper sports car & not some souped-up hot hatch masquerading as a sports car! All Porsche sports car interiors are designed with function & not gimmick in mind. If it doesn't assist driving then it's redundant because it's dead weight!
Where the interior scores highly is in quality & build; there's nothing like it! The day you actually test drive one, you'll have an awakening because you'll realise the leather & seat quality, how even at 15-years old the car still feels solid, taught & doesn't rattle; almost like new. Then how the driving & seating position, is just well, perfect; everything thought out with precision & passion.
If you want a driving experience of a proper sports car, one completely different from most other cars that's totally engaging, rewarding & exciting, with handling like it's on rails & more smiles per miles; this is it!
If you want useless gadgets, a dashboard which resembles a child's games console, a car which is compromised in every way because it's trying to hide it's underpinnings from being a standard saloon, then this isn't for you & you'd probably be well advised to buy a Ford Fiesta or Focus ST or similar.
Two things for sure though, in 5-years those cars will feel loose & rattle like a bag of nuts & bolts & also, they'll devalue badly. Most Porsche sports cars hold value much better.
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Make sure you watch the whole video yea 😜