This Is Why You Should Buy A Porsche Boxster
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Here’s some of the main reasons that I think mean you should go out and buy a 986 Porsche Boxster!
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I bought my 04 Boxster S 7 years ago for my 60th birthday. I paid £7,500 for it. I have never had anew car & this is the closest I will ever come . It puts a massive smile every time I go for a spin. It sticks to the road like glue. 👍👍
Yea..i totally agree matey..just like having a new sports car!! Love it ..pay a bit more for a good 1
Where did you buy it from? and for how much?
I acquired an '03 Boxster 2 years ago...my wife insisted on it! It is the only car I have owned where I usually turn off the radio while driving just so I can enjoy the sound the engine makes and relish the driving experience. Most agile vehicle I have ever driven. The fact that people invariably express how pretty it is when in a parking lot is simply a big bonus.
how many miles did it have on it?
36000@@ezrhino100
I fully agree! I had a 2.7 from new 2000 till 2003, sold it and about 10 years later somebody I know happened to buy it. 22 years old now (but well kept) and he is still very happy with it.
1) I bought a 2001 986 with 120K miles on it. Drove it to 180K with no issues other than normal maintenance.
2) Traded the 986 in for a 2006 987 with 25K miles. Driving that currently with 75K miles. Reliability is perfect.
These are a car for drivers. If you like to put the top down, drive for several hours at 5000+ rpm with the sun caressing you as the road opens up and curves and the miles pass by like liquid gold, this is your car. Three to four times a year I truly drive covering 400-500 miles in a day in the Eastern Sierra's and into Mt. Lassen and Shasta in California. Epic. Cost is an oil change and gas.
Where did you buy it from? and for how much?
It's interesting how many videos about the 986 are coming out right now. People are finally understanding how great these are.
As somebody who just got finished doing a restoration on a 2003 Boxster I can tell you it’s all about choosing the right car, I bought mine from a wildly dangerous part of town from a sketchy old man in but not working at an auto shop for about 4k I repainted it after pulling a 3 foot dent out of the door, and the entire quarter panel which had been hit once all the body work was finished that’s when the real fun started, I began loosing coolant every time I drove it to the point that I had two gallons ready to go at all times in the trunk, it wasn’t a leak or a crack it was the conjoined weakness of an old old system, I did the thermostat, thermostat housing, water pump, coolant temp sensor, oil temp sensor, the coolant hosing, the radiator on the right burst one morning so I replaced that then the left burst after a few weeks, the stronger I made the rest of the system the more the old parts would break, I finally came to the coolant tank and let me tell you that job was a bitch it took me and a friend who runs an auto shop 3 days and many many bleeding fingers, firstly you can’t see what your doing so you have to lay across the back of the car and work by touch only in a space no larger than an apartment mailbox trying to squeeze hose clamps that are so old that they still say MADE IN WEST GERMANY finally after that I got it running right I reclear coated the headlights, resparayed all the trim black, and painted the calipers 993 Arena Red and somehow managed to convince a guy to give me 12k for it at 124k miles so all in all they are good cars and a lot of fun but they can be a bitch to get right if you don’t do everything yourself
Hey Joel, cool review. I’m from Ukraine and I’m looking forward to have war won. One of the reasons - to be able to go abroad and buy one of Boxers for fun. Cool car, affordable price, potentially appreciate in future when people forget what was the manual gearbox. Maybe earlier. Anyway, I just want to say thank you for a great car review and Ukrainian flag on the background of your channel logo. Appreciate your support. Cheers
Ima retired public high school teacher, 2016 30+ years! Rewarded myself. 2006 boxster S ! Love it, same color, rt sided steering wheel, American roads, actually.....wait 4 it i.... topdown, sunsets and a rainbow today, westside oahu HAWAII.!! I actually had a exchange student from Ukraine!!! Yulalia was her name,she was awesome and she shared herself and country well ,and was a amazing person. I'm praying for her and everyone in Ukraine. Duh! Plasiba, and dosidonya, sorry my words are dumb
Ukraine is getting it's ass handed to it. go for peace and neutrality rather than in bed with NATO
Lol
You're going to lose to Russia and the blood of your family and friends will stain the streets because of your arrogance and ignorance. Glory to RUSSIA 🇷🇺
@MickysMonkey'65 well that comment aged like milk.
These cars are as a result of a masterpiece. You can create a modern car with all the bells and whistles and what not, and it will be just another modern day vehicle. The flow lines on the design of these cars really reminds you of a beautiful painting. And you don't have to drive them fast to be noticed ;). Classy and elegant with sophistication is what I describe this car.
Nice vid Joel. I've been test-driving used cars lately, including a 2000 911 with Tiptronic, a Mercedes SLK AMG 55, and an '03 Boxster S with the 6-speed manual. Only the Boxster S made me grin from ear to ear, and the way it sings in 2nd and 3rd gears with the top down is a joy to behold. I've also driven base Boxster with 5-speeds and Tiptronics - they just can't hold a candle.
Great Video, love all the creative angles and editing, you have a real gift. Made me keen to get a Boxter.
The other intake is not redundant, it has a fan for cooling down the engine interior ☺️ we can proudly all air intakes on our 986s are functional 😉
Great video Joel - I've hassled for boxster content since you got it as I was thinking about one... then got one! Loving it to say the least! I went for the £7 aux cable that plugs into the cd changer port on the back of the stereo. Took 5 mins to install and the sound is great! Keep the content coming
Well done👍. Great choice. I started following Joel when I was serious about getting a Z4 as 50th birthday gift to myself😅. After a lot of deliberation and procrastination I went for the Boxster. Both fabulous cars in my opinion - but Porsche heritage …….. say no more. I can’t see me ever parting with it now👍
I replaced the SMS bearing at 200,000 kms as a precaution. It was still in perfect condition. I've kept it as a souvenir.
I'm flattered that you really want me to have a boxster that bad, give me the money, I'll make the purchase 😎
Bought one just under a year ago. Black with tan interior. Agree with all your points here. The most fun driving experience without needing to do silly speeds plus can be bought at a steal of a price!
Thanks Joel for the info. I've 2003 dark navy blue with glass in the back. I love the analogue and it makes it looks more classic.
Great video again. Looking forward to watching you get the retro cruise control fitted as I might have this done to mine as I do miss this feature on my 30 mile round trip to work.
The left hand intake is air in to the airbox and engine compartment. The rh grille is where the engine bay cooling fan sits.
Drove one yesterday for a few hours, an absolute joy, want one now. Good vid, thank you. T
About a month ago I purchased a close replica of this car. A 2003 Facelift Boxster-S 3.2 Manual in Silver with a long list of extras and at only 60k miles with 3 previous owners. Mine has black leather without the Crest in the seat headrests, i'm a bit jealous of your Blue leather with the crests! I paid £8,300 with a matching hard-top. Shows that these have started to creep up. I honestly think you can't do better for the money.
I bought a 6spd 986.2S in 2019 and love it. It is the slowest of my 3 vehicles (modded 11 second Audi C7A6 and a '67 Camaro with a 502ci BB) but the Boxster is the most engaging to drive. Also, while I've never been a convertible guy, there is something to be said for top-down driving pleasure on a nice day. Driving dynamics are really great with this car. Much more control when approaching the limits versus some other mid-engine cars I've driven.
I bought this thing when market values were probably at their all time low so I'm sitting pretty. Despite me enjoying it as intended, I continue to watch the value increase with each passing year.
Great video! I added one a few months back as my daily driver and love it!!
Nice review. Excellent build quality and the magic badge.
Amazing to see you hit 60k subs! Ive been following your since 10k. Thats not long ago!
I've had a 1999 Boxster base 5 speed manual for the last 6 months. It's absolutely perfect. Why you would pay 4x the price for a 1990's 911 when the Boxster exists? It's the exact same car and is better in a lot of ways. Yea, its not that fast but I dont drive very fast. It handles better than the 911 because of the mid engine setup. Plus it's a drop top convertible!
Great video Joel and couldn't agree more! Value for money, the Boxster is an extremely appeal prospect! Keep them coming!
Thanks for the positive review because I enjoy my 718
Great shirt Joel. Trouser/shirt/haircut combo looks very good. Always enjoy your videos. Enjoy the "drop top". I can't use a Boxster because I need reclining front seats for my nap every 3 hours of driving. haha. Age is upon me.
Great enthusiastic review of your 986! I bought a 987.1 almost a year ago and I love it to bits :) From the looks of it you (or someone else) has had either the wheels and bolts refurb'd (maybe just the bolts?). Mine are quite scruffy and would like to get them looking nice. Also, have you had it detailed? It looks much better than in your previous videos.
Cheers Joel!
Don't think many people realise, but Porsche sell an upgraded head unit (PCCM Plus,) which seems like a great update for the 986! Wish they would make it for the 981.
I did the cruise control retrofit on my 981, really surprised the car didn't come with it already, but glad it was available for retrofitting.
My dream car. Timeless and gorgeous. I sold my tt 3.2 to a 75yr old scotsman earlier this year who had sold one of these after spending £££££ on the autobox. When he drove my tt he said he thought it was better quality than his porsche. I cant say but tt 3.2 a very classic nice car. I am on the look out for one of these but manual for sure. Just joined ur channel, its really enjoyable, thankyou.
They're a great car to have and always a blast down the country lanes.
As you have the optional leather stitched airbag wheel - that's actually the same wheel as Carrera GT, nice option!
Mine is a 1998 silver 986 with red interior 120k. Driving top down slow to find a parking space at COSTCO, burble exhaust, couple with a little boy about 7 years old finding their car, the kid sees me in the Porsche and his eyes open up, he looks at his Dad and points to me, Dad smiles at him and me, the kid is in heaven, I almost let him drive the car.
I just fitted all the control arms on my own. what an amazing difference it has made. I have a brand new car again.
Love the review of your 986.2 boxster and comparison to the Z4 which you had previously. I think if you talked to MRN Race Technologies in Suffolk, maybe you could convince them to fit a nice twin turbo to you car.. would make for some great content!
Nice video mate, have a 987 S myself and love it. Couple of questions - Have you got a link for the FM plug in please? Also, what gear do you use camera wise and what you using to secure them to the interior and bodywork please? Cheers, Steve.
Left hand grille is engine air intake, right hand is for the fan that cools the engine compartment when it gets hot.
Thanks for that!
Plus, behind that left hand intake grill is the "snorkel" that can be removed to give you a bit more induction roar. Ask Dean or Roly about it.
Nice trim!
Great video as always!
yeah I'm getting more and more convinced to go for one of these
@3'45"...the left vent is the air intake to the snorkel venturi system and the right vent expells hot air from the engine bay, fan assisted when temp is high.
Well I note your point around the Porsche being/ feeling special over the Z4, I owned the e86 3.0 Si for 3 years and followed you(so to speak) as I now own a Porsche Cayman 987.2 base 2.9. I still have to applaud the BMW Z4 stra8 six 3.0 engine as one of the the best performance NA engines. The Cayman will wee all over the BMW Z On a twisty road but in a straight line, it may leave the Cayman by a bee’s dick margin. The handling of the Cayman is mental on my favourite road, whilst in the Z4 I will break to enter bends you don’t need to adjust your speed in the Cayman due to its poise and agility.
The Z4 has slightly more torque and slightly more responsive to throttle input but the two car are similar on power with the Porsche more modern and mature to drive. The e86 Z4 is absolutely a drivers car, the engine encourages you to go faster in sports mode and revs keenly with a smooth creamy straight six sound. You seat on the rear axles in the Z4 making it more keen to impress in a youthful manner. The Cayman is alright to cruise at a steady pace and respond to throttle input when provoked by emitting a gruff loud iconic flat six sound that Porsche are known for and its a special occasion when you start up the engine from cold 🥶
The two cars are very good in their own ways and also special to own, Boxster/ Cayman and e86/e85 will both hit classic status as the best within their segment albeit Porsche being ahead due stronger heritage.Thanks Joel for sharing.
any chance you live in south east area? it would be a lot of fun to go out for a cruise with other 987 owners.
@@borinvlogs yes I live in London by the outskirts, that sounds like a good idea
Just bought a 2.7 today. Collect it this week. Hopefully it goes well. Wish me luck
Good luck!
Just the perfect all round car!
Have you ever thought about doing the PCCM upgrade?
Hey Joel, great vid again. What's the new watch?
Love the video, think I need a boxster in my life soon
Wonderful car, I'm seriously considering one. Have you driven the tiptronic?
I owned 2 987 Boxster’s and you’re right about it being a special place to be. Wish I’d never got rid of the second one 2.9 PDK. 😢
I love my 2004 986 Boxster S. The car is just plain fun to drive. The OEM radio went out on mine recently and I replaced it with the Porsche Classic radio with touchscreen, built in Bluetooth, SiriusXM, and Androidauto. Feels like I'm driving a new car now.
Where did you buy it from? and for how much?
Absolutely love mine! Have one identical....but left hand drive. 😁
Well that didn’t go very well. I’m sleeping in the shed tonight. Thanks for that Joel 😂. They are very nice cars. I prefer the look of the first gen Boxster with Turbo Twist alloys.
Had two Z4's and moved to a 987 Boxster base 18 months ago, absolutely brilliant car, way more sense of fun and occasion than the BM's ( I still remain a BM fan). Had a couple of MX5's and they were great too!
Question, if you had a choice between a 2007 base model boxster with 97k odo. And a 2016 MX5 for the same price, which would you choose?
@@DarkstarDarth
Hi Dan, if it was a Gen 2 987 (post 2009 car) then I'd say the Boxster in a heartbeat. The 2007 car will have the upgraded IMS bearing too although make sure it's got an impeccable service history, but on this comparison it would be the MX5 for me. I genuinely think you'd have a hoot in the Mazda and the upgraded tech will be very welcome.
Tough choice for you, would appreciate hearing how you go. That said I think you could be well happy with either.
@@Sto950 ...I actually got the MX5 yesterday grand touring edition fully loaded. Drove it home in the pouring rain and smiled all the way home.😁 No regrets
@@DarkstarDarth Great news. I actually changed last month to a 981 base and am over the moon with it too.
Hope you have many happy miles in the MX5, think you made the right choice.
I have a lovely example of a Boxster S 2001. It says its from the Exclusive Programme. Happy to sell it if you live in Surrey.
I'm 6'3", 986 S is no problemo. If you get squeaking while driving, try edging seat a little forward to not contact the engine bay.
That lying down scene reminded me of Matt from carwow 😂😂
I had a 2000 S for a few years before life forced me to trade it for practicality. I still miss it, so this platform is always on top of my list.
my dad has the 2003 986 S auto. now its causing alot of problems especially the tiptronic emergency run keep on coming
Owned a Boxster 986 2.7. Nice to drive. I never liked the rear styling - looks awkward from some angles.
Great video, and the 986 is one of the most underated cars of all time. I love mine and agree they are a pleasure to drive. I bought my 01 2 years ago and have never been more pleased with a car.
I live in Australia, I just bought a boxster s I absolutely love it, so much fun, I can't find anything negative to say about it
Can confirm all of these. I have a 2006 Boxster S 6spd and although it is a newer gen it's pretty much the same car underneath. The interior has aged better perhaps, although you WILL need to throw out the original stock stereo head unit (for no other reason than the rubber buttons literally turn to sticky goo). Around 3000 pounds and 280ps with a close ratio gear box this car does scoot and is planted at any speed or curve. With the top down it is about 80-90% of the experience of riding a motorcycle and is significantly safer. Nearly every time I finish a short drive with it I get out thinking "damn this is an amazing car". We purchased with 72k miles on the clock and "Great" condition for $15k USD. It has PASM and the 19" Carrera wheels too :)
Where did you buy it from? and for how much?
@@prathameshsonawane6608 some Dentist in Santa Barbara.. $15k
I have a 2001 S.. Love it… bought it cheap and a lot more fun than my cupra
Nearly bought one years ago but got a bmw z3 3.0 didn’t get on with it so went classic again with a morgan +8 no tax or mot would love to listen to that flat six but worried about the ISB going bang and totalling car any advise 🤔
By the way--I put a Numeric shifter and cables in mine--they take shifting to another level.
Awesome I need to get one
Let’s drive into a muddy field and puddle again lol , you do my OCD head in lol .
at least on the American models, the vent on the left side is the air intake and the vent on the right is to pull cooler air into the entirety of the enginge bay.
I own both an NA MX5 & a Boxster 986 S My 2003. I race the Mazda because race bits and replacement parts are cheap. Both are great cars but are completely different class of vehicle. The MX5 is fun. The Boxster is a special event.
My Boxster now has 200kms on the clock, is stunningly reliable and I look forward to driving it every time.
Did you get an IMS Bearing replacement or are you running the factory bearing?
I just bought a '99 with 120k km and am concerned.
@oliverkalamata2753 It was a standard factory bearing that came out and a new standard factory bearing went in. 200,000kms and no sign of wear.
I've owned the car from new and looked after it properly.
Oil & filter changed as per kms/time schedule. I drive gently until properly warm & I use it regularly. I love to give it a proper rev once warm .
987 Boxster S with tiptronic , a Very reliable car but have some insurance. If they go wrong , parts are very $$$. Replaced an instrument binnacle and was $3000 without that insurance. Get an S model, intake (air) mods and exhaust mods recommended.
Sold mine, still kicking myself.
My wife had a Z4 a while ago and it was a fun car; but I much prefer the 2.9 Boxster we have now. I hope never to sell it - I wish I had more reasons to drive it though!
I have just driven a "mint" 2002 Boxster 2.7. Very elegant drive, but maybe a bit underpowered and not impressed by the brakes... Also a bit low (lots of speed bumps around here...). What is your opinion?
Thanks for the tip Joel, I'm now off to persuade the wife to get one of these as a bit of summer fun. Wish me luck! 🤞
Total MONEY PITS. Don't do it. I had one and a 987. Cost a fortune to maintain.
@@blackporscheroadster6415 DIY cheap and easy. I wouldn't pay anyone to repair one.
@@kingofthewestmidlands4049 Not easy to work on. Mid-engined, so you need a garage lift, meaning DIY for most is impossible.
@@blackporscheroadster6415 easy to work on. Axle stands and a decent jack and tools. Just done the waterpump - access panel off behind seats
@@kingofthewestmidlands4049 I have had that access panel off in the past, very cramped and not easy to work on. Most end up taking the seat out. Overrated garbage built to a price point. The water pump failed on my 987 RS60 Spyder.
Love the metric shade being thrown around at the americans lately 😂😂
i absolutely love this car,but in my country,we dont have any for sale :/
It's Joel. But it's not a Boxer! It's a Boxter! Always was. Always will be. Straight from the box! A Boxttttter!!
Nice video. Have owned an ‘02 986 since 2009. Noticed your removable screen between the two rollover bars is missing - or just taken off for the video?
Thanks for watching! I actually took it off because it was rattling and winding me up! It’s not OEM so I might try to source a proper one…
Will you do a muffler delete like in the Z4? =)
Hey Joel... I'm a 2004 996 911 owner and I have ZERO hate on Boxsters. It's a different experience (mid- vs rear-engine). Curious of your take on both... pros and cons. In my mind, we're all one Porsche family!!!
I think because the 911 has the engine in the rear it is harder to drive fast. I've got an Focus ST170 and I drive that on the very edge because the engine is where it should be.
986, 987 Boxster’s are both very sexy. Your looking great Joel, and the beard, suits you. Has the renewed suspension made a difference?
What watch are you wearing?
Ok so what you are saying is I should trade my Golf R in for one
hey joe. it would be great if i could join you for a cruise if you go out around hampshire, southampton, new forest etc area. i will bring my 987 3.4l and you can also review it if you like.
I would get a SLK320 instead but still a lovely car!
ok, whats that watch your wearing?
Should I buy one $6500 bucks it’s an 01 great condition 140k miles
I had a 03 boxster S, had.
Love it..i drive an MX5 which i love too but the porsche badge is a draw..and the mid engine..maybe do an MX5 comparison..
I wouldn’t worry so much about the badge draw, honestly it’s just a fantastically performing car. Night and day to an MX-5! I used to own an NB, and the NC feels completely numb in comparison!
Nice work Joel. I had a 987 standard manual and it was ace. Are you taking yours to Revolution Porsche for the cruise control retrofit or can Roly or Dean do it down here?
I think the guys at larose Porsche are going to do the retro fit!
@@itsjoel sensible to build a relationship with a good indy, but you miss out on driving the A1 to Revolution... ;)
Milton Keynes?
Laying randomly in the car should now be the hallmark of. Your reviews 😂
Practical....bwa ha ha! Try bringing home a regular sized microwave oven. Frunk, no. Trunk, no way. Discard the packaging, drop the roof, seat the passenger ready to nurse the appliance home. BUT driving anything else is missing all the joy. My daily drive.
fried egg headlights is referring to the shape.Not the orange colour over the indicators
its actually a combination of both, facelift or Gen2 cars were not referred to as fried egg
i wife didnt approve to get rid of the cmax but i got allowed an option for 2 cars win win
As an owner of a Z3 and a 986 Porsche I prefer the Bimmer just a tad more than the Porsche! Taste I guess. But when I pull into a parking lot full of people in the Z3, it gets the attention of the ladies much more than the Boxster does.
Well I would really like to buy a Boxster! But the prices here in Denmark are so ridiculously high even for an older 97 model, they are going for around 20k pounds :(
Det er ellers også en finurlig bil at køre i.
fly to the uk buy one for 5k and ferry back.
I’m hoping this video will persuade someone to buy my crusty 2.7 Boxster! 😂
Q: Imagine you just bought the boxster and you had one free mod (any price) but just one what would you choose?
An LSD.
Want a used one, but don’t want to deal with the IMS bearing issue.
The IMS bearing issue is hyped up way beyond what it should be. It only effects 1-2% of cars.
Joel needa do a colab with Top Gear