I bought Britain's Cheapest Boxster - My First Porsche
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- Опубліковано 2 чер 2024
- I bought Britain's Cheapest Boxster - My First Porsche. In this episode Jonny Smith is offered what he believes is a bargain Boxster: the cheapest Porsche Boxster in Britain? Surely it has to be, ignoring any salvage cars. This one hasn't been crashed, stolen and painted, although it was owned by Alex Kerston from Car Throttle!
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CHAPTERS
0:00 Intro
1:49 Carvertical check
3:55 Meet the owner
4:10 Barnfind!
4:50 Podcast Ghetto Boxster
5:19 Car Throttle!
5:50 First Late Brake Show On Tour!
6:22 Damaged wheel
7:13 Weird electrical problem
8:33 Service history found
9:42 Witness engine running
11:00 CLOSE LOOK AT CONDITION
12:54 Message from Auto Alex
14:14 Under the bonnet
16:15 Hood operation
16:30 Engine cover access
17:30 2.7 engine
19:10 Fluid check
21:21 Trying to start
22:10 WON'T START
24:27 FIRE UP
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Jonny - replace the fuse for the dashboard/instrument cluster (swap with the hazard lights as same amp rating). I’ve had a 2000 986 for 12 years and been through ALL the common challenges. If you leave the key in the ignition and to position one for longer than 30 mins it overheats the instrument cluster and seems to do something to the fuse. Then when it gets warm you can’t start the car because of the fuse. It causes an instrument cluster code that you can’t see without a Durametric (I have one if you need it) or a Porsche PIIWIS diags, but swapping the fuse out resets it. That’s probably what you cleared, and I bet you left the key in the ignition to position one while you looked at the engine bay! That’s how I found this out the hard way too! Carl
Those sorts of faults are total hair pullers! I've had the same where, as a fuse warmed up, the fracture across the link opened up. It took me weeks to solve and now I swap for know-good ones before troubleshooting the rest of the system 😅
Lol that's so voodoo
Great shout. My brain kept shouting that it must be in some way heat related.
Good shout. Fuses can age, especially if run for any length of time near their rating.
@@turbokadett welcome to being a coder lol
The small obd2 reader probably doesnt drill down far enough to show codes in minor modules, but clearing them shows they exist. Likely If you plug it into a porsche code reader or more in depth reader it will show more. Looking forward to the progress with this
That's what I was going to say, a generic reader won't show specific codes but it'll be able to clear the fault memory, as I understand it. So there were faults there but the OBD2 couldn't read them, but it could clear them. A better one, or a Porsche one, would show the faults.
This may be the (temporary) solution to the no start when warm problem. Jonny, take an OBD2 reader with you when you pick it up.
Unfortunately videos are littered with adverts for rubbish overpriced ones like Carly when an ebay one will do the same job. Dealer tools are best
@@hydraflyerfor certain cars, some of those more premium ones will do more.
OBDeleven for example does pretty much all most people could possibly need from VCDS and it's a lot more user friendly too.
I'm LED to believe that Carly can do a lot for BMWs as well 👍
@@UpsideDownForkI second that, I've got OBDeleven for VAG cars and it's really good. And a fraction of the cost of VCDS.
Might be worth checking the main relay for dry joints. When they warm up it can cause the non starting issue.
Will be good to see this project develop.
for me it was a fuel pump issue but that was long time ago.
had a similar issue. the main relay was built into to the ecu and it would get hot after a 20min run. would cause non start until it had cooled down. sometimes 10minutes other times upto an hour.
swapped the ecu out and was perfect.
The ECU under the passenger seat is the alarm & immobiliser box. If that has seen water damage that is likely your starting problem.
That is precisely the issue.
Lovely to finally see Jonny's own personal barn find. Also pleasantly surprised that it survived a Car Throttle vid!
I was worried at first that Alex might have ruined it. Thankfully the Box survived!
Congratulations lad❤😊
@@TheLateBrakeShow I saw this car in real life...at TLBS Betteshanger Show in the car park...mad coincidence
@@TheLateBrakeShow It might be Rory even, or Taylor! Who knows?
@@baoquoc3710Genuine question, was Taylor ever involved with Car Throttle?
Bloody loved that, felt like I was right there with you. Good luck with it Jonny!
Thank you so much. Could you tell how chuffed I was? Looking forward to sorting the module (think it's possible to do with a credible person for £500) and then the rest of the car is fundamentally good. #ghettoboxster
Might be worth contacting JMG Porsche in Bournemouth. They will be able to help with the immobiliser module. If it's not too far gone a cheap repair may be possible.
This was a great video, JS... did you try restarting it a second time out of curiosity?
I've always been tempted by a bargain boxster...they won't be cheap for much longer
@@TheLateBrakeShowwhere’s the update on Boxster??
A slightly stressful day for sure, but an absolute pleasure to meet you and Phil! Mays Modules to the rescue soon hopefully. Cheers Jonny! 😃
Joys of Porsche ownership, your Dad did well with the reader!
Arrrgh a cheap Boxster less than 10 miles from me & you sold it to a Southerner🤣😂
I know so well the feeling of excitement at getting a new old car then the sinking feeling and depression as more and more faults manifest themselves on the way home. Especially as it grinds to a halt in the middle of open country at midnight! Enjoyed that greatly - so much better than tedious EVs.that no one wants. Look forward to what I hope will be the next episode soon. Cheers Jonny.
The fabled ghetto Boxster!
Indeed, although it's a lot less ghetto than expected.
Yippee really wanted this to happen....
@@TheLateBrakeShowput it on air
@@TheLateBrakeShow I'm guessing you have a reliable set of Japanese wheels as daily transport. VAG electronics are the new prince of darkness....
I had this issue. Turned out to be a relay for the fuel pump that overheats. Sits behind the rear bulk head passenger side. Took me months to work out
But it didnt seem to be turning over , and you can hear if the fuel pump is running or not
@LOTPOR0402 I think he's referring to the not starting after it has been running for a while problem.
The most sincere and genuine man on UA-cam. Exactly like a chap we could all be friends with as someone else mentioned. Just at ease. Enjoy your own barn-find and we look forward to seeing how you’ve rid the demons!
Glad you were able to get it started, Johnny! I met you in person at RR7 and took a photo with you (I’m the guy with the ‘stache) - I’d have congratulated you in person if I had seen this video at that time. Welcome to the Porsche family and keep on doing what you do best, you’re my favorite car-related presenter/personality by far!
I'm sure you didn't do this project just because it is trending type content. And you are doing it with style, your style, that's why we love you. Bonus points for the choice of car and its history. It's riskier to buy a car from Alex than a write-off Roll Royce :D :D
Honestly a superb channel! So chilled so knowledgeable and so humble
Great video - as an electrician we find faults that blow our minds from time to time and it can be so frustrating when you feel like you’re going round in circles but then so satisfying when you have that “aha” moment and find out what the problem is! Hope you get to drive her home soon…
Jonny is the one UA-camr that most of us know we would be friends with, if given the opportunity... no doubt.
Cheers to you, Jonny! Best of luck with the new-to-you 986. Bought mine off eBay, sight unseen 15 years ago and drove it 700 miles home. She's been remarkably reliable. Mostly just minor issues: water pump leaking, cracked overflow tank - both common issues to the platform. Only major issue was a failed variocam actuator, that was a bit pricy to fix. Standard maintenance stuff is all pretty easy to deal with. 5-speed and flat six are a great combo. Can't wait to see the next installment on this one. Cheers from NC!
Sounds like it might be the Clutch actuator. Potentially solvable with a trip to Porsche for a look at the software. It can happen if the clutch was replaced without updating the cars computer. So things end up misaligned.
22:17 I think 🤔 it’s the key 🔑 check the other key, it might be little chip in the key fob. It does sound really nice though ❤
Great vid Jonny. I ran a 2004 boxster manual and loved it. Gear change and steering are just so right. Had some of the usual things go - lambda sensors, coil packs, window regulators. No issues with seals though 😊. Mine was Lapis blue too❤
Those 17s were actually one of my favorite style of OEM wheels on the 986, and prob what I'd put on a non-S Boxster if I had one. Getting an updated 2.7 liter 00s one in lapis blue with blue top is more than I expected for your money! I wouldn't seek out the grey interior but obvs beggars can't be choosers. It looks like it'll clean up well, hope you can sort the mechanical/electrical issues without too much trouble!
Had an 987 Cayman, same problem, small sensor at the clutch pedal was the problem as it gets a bit fragile, took ages to find out .
Good shout that.
That's only if this car has the press clutch before starting feature
@@fozpringle1 basically every manual car for the last 30 years does...I'm sure this car does. Good shout marty-mc, I had some weird problems in my NA Miata solved by replacing a similar switch and its corresponding pad that it touched against.
I was thinking this too. Sometimes my Porsche will do the same thing for a moment and I bought a switch and have it on hand just in case. I would check that switch, they are cheap and easy to change.
@@Trendyflute ....every manual car form the last 30 years??? How did you verify that? Did the VW Beetle that was manufactured in Mexico? What about the Holden Commodore, Ford Falcon or Opel/ Vauxhall Astra & Corsa Made since the early 90’s ? My mother’s ‘96 Toyota Camry never has that... I would really like you to publish your source of information here...
Brilliant and look forward to seeing more of it.
Definitely needs a professional diagnostics machine to scan it properly and get some live data.
Love my 05 987 S here in France.
So cool! Just picked up my Boxster (1999) for considerably more money (European market) and love it. Excited to follow this journey of yours!
Love the idea of an outlaw boxster
That's what I love about Porsches and most other German machinery. You can feel that balanced chassis and engineering experience right until sensors or ECUs fail. Good luck.
EVERYTHING fails on them, mot just electrical.
Really appreciate the honesty of your videos Jonny. You are the one person I trust around cars. Looking forward to the follow up.
Well done mate and good luck , enjoyed it so much and looking forward on the updates on the new Porsche !
That haircut/tache combo is 80's first boyfriend vibes that will be regretted being on screen in any capacity in short order. Love this channel. Love Mr Smith's enthusiasm and commentary on his specialist subject.
‘80s boyfriend vibes’ I’ll take that! 😅
What an eventful start to your Boxster journey .. I'm looking forward to seeing this progress .. Just a small tip re the rear window, I roll up a towel or place a piece of pipe insulation where the window creases on my Chimaera and it stops it creasing ..
One does need to apply the "Porsche Karate Chop" when stowing the top, to prolong the life of the rear window
My MX5 NA has a plastic rear window and can also suffer from a crease if you don't take precautions. To that end I got my mum to sew a long sock-like tube with fluffy material, approx 100mm in diameter, and I stuffed it full of loose foam until it felt firm enough to support the bend in the window when folded down. When not in use I store the tube behind the seat out of the way. Works a treat and I have no evidence of creasing or cracking.
Good ol' mum.@@Laz_Arus
Pushing it through the light from the slats in the barn sides gave a really cool effect as the light moved over the car. Maybe when it’s all up to standard you could recreate it with some closeups on the body work in a kind of cinema-graphic effect.
Congrats Jonny! Looking forward to more of the car!
And my mates laugh at me for having a £350 obd2 reader ..
It probably wouldn't start because Jonny had it on Accessory earlier to lower the roof a bit. Maybe the module thought the car was running.
Came here to find this.
Incredible video, you've made me an instant fan of your videos. Cheers from Northern Virginia suburb of Washington, DC. I own a 1998 986 silver over red. Bought if from Ebay in late 2018 for USD $6200 shipped to my door from a fellow in Texas who 2 years and 2k miles before had bought it from original owner wife of a Houston surgeon, service book up to date to 2016. 117k miles, all 4 tires virtually bald, very weak battery. Didn't read the manual about not lowering top in extreme cold, lowered it in sub freezing temps and bang, cracked the plastic window. So I sourced a near new whole top assembly with glass window from a later car, two bolts. New battery, four new Michelins from COSTCO. Changed oil, cut filter in half, no silver, hopefully the early IMS is happy. Driven it about 3k to date in six years March 2024, great car, I think the exhaust was updated. The plastic grills in the roll bar hoops are made fragile as eggs from decades of Texas sun, one has holes. Spring loaded ashtray cover won't stay closed. Replaced window mechanism in passenger door, easy after you've done it once. Sometimes have to release and pull up again the hand brake to convince the top lowering/raising switch to work, it must be convinced you are not trying to lower your top at high speed. Passes yearly safety and emissions inspections with no issues though now that it's over 25 years old emissions will no longer be required in Virginia. Cheap Walmart two cup plastic cup holder between center console and passenger seat to hold coins and occasional soda. CD player is intermittent, some CD's just won't play. Radio is fine. Have charged the a/c couple of times, summers here are HOT. Used to hang out at my local Atlanta Porsche-Audi dealership in high school early 1970's when a 911T was over USD $7k, I started my Porsche ownership with a rusty $2500 1957 Speedster with 1964 SC engine in 1972 and drove it through "uni", then owned several 912's and 911's, coupes and Targa's, had the only 912 in Athens Greece (I think) from 1996 to 98, plus a 1982 930 Turbo which was an incredible car I wish I had not sold. The 986 beats ALL the air cooled cars for actual WORKING heat, WORKING a/c, WORKING ventilation/defrost which NONE of them had, defrost never worked, on my 1987 Carrera it would sometimes fill the cockpit with impenetrable fog if I hit a puddle, using the heat threatened death by carbon monoxide in ALL the cars. The 986 with water cooling solved and I wish it was still air cooled but it's STILL a flat six! It's as fast as any Porsche I ever owned but the 930 and handles better than any of them. It is ONLY two seats, not an inch for anything else but the two trunks are UNBELIEVABLE. Gas mileage stop and go sux but high speed trips it's very good considering - in West Virginia posted limit is 75mph and you can go over 90mph for HOURS if you like, everybody else doing it too. Just like autobahn in Germany!
Congrats on your first Porsche Jonny. Mine was very similar and I loved it. But the most beautiful thing in that barn has to be the wooden sailing boat on the opposite side to where the Porsche was parked - I’d really like to own that! Good luck with the MoT and enjoy the drive home when it happens…
Well done Jonny. I bought a 2.5 in 2021 and it’s been a proper nightmare. Still can’t understand why I love it, but I do. Good luck on your top down journey 👍🏻
They are Germanic garbage. Keep putting your £20 notes into the grille at the front and watch it disappear into smoke out of the back. They are the epitome of a money pit.
Jonny I felt your disappointment in not getting the Porsche to the MOT Station, but it does mean there will be more videos to follow on your new purchase. I have every faith in you getting this Porsche running and looking as sweet as a nut, in the not too distant future, can't wait to see the results. Good Luck Jonny. 👍
I know the exact feeling, you know its something or nothing, your heart pounding hoping, wanting the car to start, you completely set on it, and no matter what you want the car. Glad you got it started though, hope you do a follow-up, curious to know the issue bud. Great video. 😁
I have a 2002 Boxster S in the same color combination, although I went black when I replaced the top. You're going to love it. Please keep us updated on progress .... please
I'm looking forward to this project. Hopefully, it won't be too costly 🤞 Good luck 👍
Has to be affordable, and want to show others that it's possible to run a Porsche properly on a tight budget.
@@TheLateBrakeShow You're living in cloud cuckoo land, pal.
No such thing as a cheap Porsche. He will learn the hard way.
When these came out i wasn't fond. But since the PlayStation 1 game Boxster Challenge came out i was sold and fell in love with the Boxster. Good to see you buy one and I'm interested in following your journey to fixing this up if you cover it on the channel.
Haha, that game brings back many memories. Having to beat the black driver was quite difficult as the tracks would change and you would need to find all the short cuts!
It's was called Porsche challenge. Great handling game
Hi Jonny, the VIN entered in CarVertical was completely wrong, so how was the check carried out and it actually provided results???? The VIN entered had four Z’s at the start!!!!
The VIN should be WP0ZZZ98Z2S then the serial number. I’m an ex-Porsche Service Manager.
Btw, to avoid grief check if the IMS bearing has been changed. If it goes the engine is toast…
For the lids not opening, first check the switch on the sill trim as the switches break up internally. The boot release actuator (near the bonnet latch behind the carpet) and last, the connector on the body module.
For the electric windows, it’s usually the switches themselves having burnt contacts internally.
I suspect that the contacts behind the ignition switch are also on their way out,very common issue
I had a similar ignition issue in a Civic. It was dry solder joints in the ignition relay - when the relay warmed up the joints would presumably expand slightly and resulted in no spark until things had cooled down and then it would fire again. Reflowing the solder joints 100% solved it...
These are fabulous cars and great value. I have a 987.1 Boxster and it just keeps going and going. It’s beautifully balanced, the flat six sounds wonderful and it’s plenty powerful enough for our roads. I’ve driven a few 911s and I much prefer the Boxster. I’m really looking forward to this series.
Same here!
Weird how a different username made the exact same comment as you. In other words FAKE comments to improve algorithms.
@AraujoOluapWaiting
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These are fabulous cars and great value. I have a 987.1 Boxster and it just keeps going and going. It’s beautifully balanced, the flat six sounds wonderful and it’s plenty powerful enough for our roads. I’ve driven a few 911s and I much prefer the Boxster. I’m really looking forward to this series.
That’s very weird and slightly creepy.
I had a 987 S. The balance is just amazing. There is something about the way a mid-eng car goes around bends. It's very hard to put into words.
My friend wound one up to 90,000. No RMS issues
Tracking gets easily knocked off as the suspensions are made of lightweight alluminium plasticine. So, they need constant tracking and if it's off they drive like they are on grease.
Looks like a little bit of work when you're back from the States will have it sorted! Nice find and look forward to seeing the next video of it.
Great one Jonny, looking forward to seeing you sort its issues and enjoy!
Oakley is a lovely guy isnt he, been following him on IG since he bought Miles. Enjoy the boxter JS
Well that’s lovely, thank you! Felt quite surreal being on a ‘live’ barnfind rather than watching it!
Great video, i’m looking forward to all future videos on this car, and many more to come. 😊
Hi Jonny, I own the same model Boxster, had it for a bit over 12mths, when I first got it I had problems with the electrical part of the ignition switch which is supposedly a common problem so that's the first place I would look. The part is cheap being common to various VW Golf models and some Audi, easy enough to fit if you are skinny and flexible enough to get under the dash🙂
Nice work. Welcome to the Porsche world👍
Unfortunately I can trump you Jonny. Bought a 2001 boxster in Jungle green metallic last week for £1400 😂
Similar issue with the immobiliser unit.
Sweet sweet car...
Subscribed… I am currently looking for the same kind of headache myself. Already looking forward to the next video
Thank you for sharing 🤝
Well if it wasn't the cheapest boxster in the UK, it certainly is now! Great episode Johnny. Keep it for a few years and showcase it on YT for daily issues or not and it may become the most expensive Boxster ;)
My wife passed her test recently, I can't imagine myself sleeping in the passenger seat.
Heyy just test drove a manual '03 Boxster S last week! It was too much money (like 22k euros 🤣) but I really loved it, first Porsche I've driven thus far.
Very interested to see how Ghetto Boxster turns out!
If you don't mind driving RHD cars then you can save tons of money purchasing a car in the UK.
The prices over there (compared to mainland Europe) are extremely low!
@@sebastiend.5335 In the UK there are occasional LHD vehicles that have been imported at somepoint, that usually sell for less than the RHD versions so in a roundabout way you could even bag a cheap LHD bargain in the UK!
I had exactly the same problem on my 2000 996. Got the car taken to Porsche care in Stevenage where they diagnosed one of the ems computers had a fault. Luckily they sent it off for repair. The car has been perfect ever since. I’ve had the car 9 years now and all good.
Good luck with the 986, got my 51 plate 2.7 last November, also my first Porsche - absolutely love it. Will be following with interest.
Ghetto Boxter life! This is just great.
I do apologize for laughing maniacally when the car didn't start. It was just too perfect. Your frustration was palpable. The only thing missing was the swearing, throwing things, kicking things, and the busted knuckles that usually accompanies these kinds of moments in my experience. I can't wait to see the progress on this one. Fantastic, Jonny.
I believe that the problem with starting the car is related to the anti theft system. Sometimes it happens to me as well, on my 02 Boxster. What I do is I get out of it, lock it, wait 10 seconds, unlock it and crank it. It should start right up! I thought it was the battery but it kept doing it sometimes also after replacing it. Hope it solves your problem if it arises again, good luck with your project!
I had same issue with my 2009 987s - same solution.
I’ve owned 2 986 Boxsters and a 996 Carrera, phenomenal value for money. They really feel special, and the sound right behind your head is epic!
8:44 I’m as excited as your videographer to hear it spent time in Norwich, my home city, now I’m on the other side of the world.
Loving all your videos Jonny. 😊
Love this so much. I'm not surprised you jumped at it!
Good stuff Jonny. I share your excitement, I’m picking up a Gen2 Boxster on Saturday. First Porsche for me too
Oh dear. Watch your bank account depreciate like last years' calendar.
Great episode. My brother has an 02 Boxster same colour as this. He bought it new, I seem to remember a figure of about £36k. He let me have a drive of it back then, which was good of him. He still owns it and it only has 19k miles on it so it’s spent most of its life garaged!
Jonny, I'm sorry that was so frustrating for you, but it was highly entertaining, because it the world isn't perfect and we all get to experience that sometimes.
I wish you (and all those involved) the best of luck and everything in your journey to make this a fully functioning, reliable, lovely little car - your first Porsche. Congratulations! Cheers!
It's a heap of junk money pit.
In Northern Ireland, the next available MOT date is 17 December but you can only book 4 weeks in advance!
I don't want a Boxster ...but I am bloody enjoying this. I no longer bother with all the manufactured / sanitised stuff like Wheeler Deaiers, Salvage Hunters Classic Cars & Car SOS on telly. Loving this deep dive series Jonny. Looking furward to part 3. 👍
Love those famous three words that come into my mind every day at work. Well done, love the show and so much better than all those we see on TV.
Loving the old sailing yachts in the barn too!
I'm early into watching this - Check the wiring loom, I think you might find some rubbing which could be giving an intermittent error. I remember something similar in a Merc I had. I ran it with the intermittent fault for a year before realising it must be a simple connection error. Fault was under tape too.
Hi Johnny, Has 2 sperate issues on my wife's 987 cayman which had similar symptons.
1. Clutch switch , I just bypassed it and subsequently replaced it to resolve the most recent no start issue.
2 . The first no start issue was a couple of years back and was intermittent and presented itself like a dead battery but I traced the issue to a pole that the battery positive lead clamps onto which carries the power into the cabin and onto the electronics and fusebox.
The clamp is designed to swivel on the pole but it gets loose and makes bad contact . A porsche parts specialist wanted £400 for the replacement pole and lead 😂😂.
I removed the pole ( not easy) , treaded it with a dye set , reinstalled and put a nut on the now treaded pole to secure the lead.
I can send photos , but definitely worth checking.
Enda
You said you didn't start it but you did turn it on. For the ECU that's really no different. When you turned the key on to drop the top, that likely set it into it's fault mode. You probably just need a more advanced porsche specific scan tool to figure out what the ECU is cranky about.
I got my first flat six today too. Picked up an 07 997.1 911 C4. Already love it!
From the former owner of a 986 Boxster, best of luck with the project Jonny and can't wait to see more on your channel! I had mine when I lived in California and found it to be a great dual purpose car - civilized and practical enough to be a daily driver, yet really comes alive when pushed to 9/10ths.
With regards to the issue where it won’t start again immediately after shutting off, I had the same problem on mine. Not sure if the emissions controls systems for Boxsters sold in the UK are different, but the root cause for me turned out to be a slightly cracked fuel filler cap - it was just letting out enough pressure from the fuel system to periodically trip the evaporative control system that was required for California smog regulations.
Also - a couple of more recommendations as you work on the restoration: 1) If you need to replace the roof, upgrading to the glass rear window that was fitted to 2003-2004 Boxsters is worth it. Rear visibility will be a bit less, but the NVH improvement is night and day plus you also get a rear defroster element. 2) for the wheels, if you can source some reasonably priced 18-inch turbo twists (the same ones on the 993 turbo), they were actually a factory-fitted option and they make the car look just proper :)
A new hood with glass rear screen is £2k and would cost as much as the car. Turbo twists are ugly, they look better with multi-spokes.
Good buy Jonny. We had exactly the same fault on my wife's MX5. No fault codes. The dealer changed the camshaft sensor and Crank sensor. No joy. After sitting in Waitrose car park for an hour and a half one day. I decided to change the coil pack. Fixed straight away. Been OK for years since.
I feel like I’m living a similar life to Jonny. I recently bought an ‘06 Honda Element AWD and bought, not a Porsche, but an Audi TT last year. Unfortunately my Audi had a catastrophic failure during the winter and I sold it for parts. Turns out the transfer case had a slow leak and had turned the gears to a metal paste. The new owner, an Audi guy, has repaired it but I was done being stranded. Nothing like breaking down on a major highway to change your mind about a car. I still have my ‘88 Mustang LX 5.0L for racing and weekend blasts. Awesome video, as usual.
Your own barn find. Good luck with the Boxster, there were already many tips in the messages about the starting problem, so this should now be resolved quickly.
the cheap scanners cant get deep enough to read the computers faults if theres one in a module
Good to see you with your first Porsche!
Shame it didn’t get to the MOT station and take you home, but I’m looking forward to your next update.
Will be a lovely example of the marque once you have given it a little TLC 😎
Completely deluded to think a barn find Porsche was going to get to an MOT and pass to drive home. The guy's in cloud cuckoo land.
Love this, will follow with great interest, the boxster has always been a guilty pleasure of mine
Congrats! One step closer to the 911 dream that I keep on hearing you mention on old Sniff & Smith vids
Well that's it Jonny, I just had to subscribe. Congratulations pal, absolutely wonderful.
Wonderfully entertaining. Can’t wait for part two!
A great watch Jonny, I've been on both sides of this vid;
Selling a car that developed a fault out of the blue when the buyer came to collect (fine at an earlier viewing before monies had changed hands)
Buying a car that was fine when I looked round it and drove it, dead after we'd had a cuppa and signed the paperwork!
Both times that slight sicky feeling in the pit of the stomach and the whole-brain headache as the mind goes though every possible thing to try but the dopamine rush is worth it when the engine fires and you drive off in to the sunset!
Great vid!!! Good luck with the Boxter. Possibly the scan tool doesn't recognise all Porsche codes, but could clear them nonetheless?
Great video, I look forward to follow up episodes on its renovations
Hey Jonny, I was a salesman at Merlin Cambria Porsche in Cardiff in 2002 and I remember that car. I’m fairly sure it was our demo.
Nice
I have a 2001 Boxster S (986) and it has the same hot start issue I have been dealing with for going on 6 or 7 months. So happy to see your affordable (cheap) Boxster and am really hoping you can help me diagnose it and or fix yours which should head me in the correct direction as well :) Wait till you get to drive it. A custom alignment and some sticky tires REALLY transform this car into something special. I also agree that the Boxster and Cayman handle better than the 911 and am not afraid to admit it :)
Great buy, I’m interested in the yacht in the background. Nice lines, can tell even with cover on. Could be a Sparkman & Stephens? Love to know..
Really enjoy watching you. I too nearly bought a boxster few weeks back but didn't press the button. Think I will soon though lol.
If the engine management light does NOT come on when the key is at position two it will not start. This is almost always a fault in the ecu under the passenger seat . When this fault randomly occurs which it will time and time again, unplug that ecu and plug back in and it will start . It’ll do it again though until you get that ecu repaired.
Very tense when it wouldn't start 😮. We need to follow your journey with this car, Jonny
So cool to see. I've also got a Beetle and my next dream would be a 944. Got a Golf 3 Cabrio on the side now and I'll slowly upgrade cars and keep the Beetle and work my way up to a 944. Perfect combo
944 are the but-ugly sister of the Porsche family. Hideous looking cars and a poor man's Porsche. Even more so than any Boxster.
Love it Johnny , await the next episode, Had a 2008 Boxster S in Texas and loved it, for 5 years , sold too soon, will be watching !
I have also bought a Boxster as a project. It is the later facelift so no Boxster chops required. What a strange design having the alarm primer separate under the seat. Looking forward to the next instalment.
Absolutely brilliant footage one of your best so informative but also quite funny as well