UA-camr's years ago "The Porsche Boxster is the worst Porsche. It's not a real Porsche." UA-camr's today: "Here's why the most hated Porsche is a steal and I love it."
@@WatchJRGo I get why you love it, It make since. Small package, rear wheel, its a fun little zipper. Its not Porsche though, until you are going 90 on a spiraled onramp holding it perfectly inline without a care in the world, its not the purpose of the company. The Porsche boxer is one of, if not the ultimate , I'm 40 and my hair is falling out cars.
I personally think that the Boxster is a great little sporty car. True Porsche enthusiasts understand this car (and Cayman) and respect them for what they are.
I don't get the hate for Boxsters, especially from other Porsche owners - is it because a Boxster owner got 90% of the performance for 50% of the cost? I just don't understand it. Same thing happens with Jeeps, unless it's a Wrangler, it's not a 'real Jeep'... It's like they don't understand that an automaker can't survive making only one model for enthusiasts.
@@virtualmyles But they HAVE introduced other models -- the 3, X, and Y. So they are not a strictly one model company. Porsche wouldn't survive if all they made was the 911, there just isn't a big enough market for them to support the company.
I've owned two Boxsters. My current is an '01 with 125k, and my first was a '99 that I bought with 160k and sold on at over 190k. The 'IMS problem' is overblown hype. Boxsters are an absolute blast to drive, easy to maintain and find parts for, and are cockroach tough. They're the Toyota Tercel of Porsches, and anyone who puts them down is an idiot. You're going to love that car.
Truly never understood the perceived hate on the Boxster. They're fun, reliable, relatively cheap to maintain... The 986 and 987 especially feel compact and analog with most of what the 911 of the same gen came with. A great entry-level Porsche and a blast to drive. There have been 2 in my garage and I'd absolutely get a 3rd.
first gen (986) came out in the era right when supercars were getting expensive, everyone wanted this to be the 996 but is was a new thing that people didn't understand, that looked sorta like a 911 but the engine was in the middle somewhere instead of hanging out over the back wheels (which purists didn't think was a 'real' porsche). People thought it was just using the brand name to charge a premium for a german miata and it quickly came to be seen as an overpriced and under-performing 911 knockoff (by people like me that never sat in the drivers seat of one). These actually were quite affordable especially in the used market and were seen as a girl car. Most of us went to sleep on the boxster ever since. But then these got better with each iteration, became a trackstar and recently many of us look at the 718 now and say wow I think I like this more than the 911. I know I really want one (if I ever in my life own a weekend car a 987 or newer is at the top of the wishlist).
The Boxster is one of the best handling cars of all time straight out of the box from the factory out performing all its competition for years! I loved my 3.2S ! Enjoy
@@ronconrad3507 I'm sure those are great. But good luck finding one for under $10K. I don't think there is a better bang for you buck than an old Boxster right now. I loved my 944 NA, but you can't beat the sound of a flat six.
I have an '08 base manual with the 2.7 and 60ish thousand miles, but with nearly every option that was available at the time. It's in almost showroom condition and far and away the most fun you can have on 4 wheels at legal speeds. Not the fastest thing in a straight line but point it at corners and it's just magic.
Porsche is a car company that is run by engineers, not marketers or accounting people. The quality of the product is a critical factor for this company. A well cared for Porsche is made to last. There may have been weird looking models over the years but there are no bad cars. They are all built to a very high standard.
@@dondgc2298 IMS bearing absolutely plagued the 986 original boxster, but almost nonexistent on the 987. The big problem with these 987 cars is bore scoring, however the base models don’t seem to get this problem. A base 987 boxster or cayman seems like an amazing buy. Give up a little performance for a lot of reliability.
Sometimes they slip with the standards, especially when they outsource certain parts to other manufacturers. That is what happened to first-gen Cayennes which has a way too high percentage of cylinder scoring due to unprecise measurements by an external company. For those who don't know cylinder scoring causes catastrophic failure eventually leading to a very expensive motor rebuild or a new engine and for most people these days it's directly to the scrapyard for parts. More models had this issue but the Cayenne was extra prone. For years Porsche lied and denied everything until it became impossible to hide anymore. Should have been a lawsuit for sure. Lots of people including me got screwed over hard.
Wait until you get into the twisties. I have an 07 Cayman 2.7 since new - October 06. Car comes alive over 5k rpm. Best sports car for the money by far.
Not all Porsche fans hate the Boxster . When I bought my 02 911 5 years all I heard was fried egg headlights and IMS bearings and how it was hated by the Porsche community , not so much now . I also found that all the haters had never driven a 996 and it's probably the same with the Boxster . So cool car hope you enjoy it .
Luckily the majority of IMS issue cars have all either had them swapped or grenaded by now. Buying one is much less a gamble than even a few years ago.
Boxsters are sooo dependable all of them even the 2000-2005 with the Bad single row IMS are great cars but should have the IMS felt with. I absolutely love the feel of the 986 and 987 they can easily go 200-250k mileage your doing something wrong if they dont
I bought my 987.1 for $9500 6 months ago. 83,000 miles. Manual. Clean title. In Texas, 2-owners. Great Car, quality is great when compared to my old 986.
Wow, here in Europe the 987 never went under 20.000, most were around 25.000 or up. Even a 97 986 with 180.000 miles is worth over 10k.... Ridiculous, a couple of years ago they were down at 6k
I used to dislike Boxsters but then some time in the last decade I came to love them, even some of the older ones. When you were dissing it at the beginning of the video I chuckled because I knew you'd fall in love with it. You aren't selling it lol.
@@WhiteG60 the main reason he flips cars is for UA-cam content. Outside of UA-camrs owning multiple cars usually means you can't enjoy them, and now insuring multiple cars is a major burden.
I think the Boxster is one of the most underrated cars around. For the price that you paid, there's not many convertibles that would match the fun of that car.
To get to our neighborhood from the main road from the west, one used to make a hairpin turn. I watched a Boxster take it at high speed with no lean. Great handling.
People who are unfamiliar with Porsche and/or some 911 snobs dismiss the Boxster as "not a real Porsche" and other nonsense. Ironically, they usually don't do so with the Cayman which is the same car in coupe form. I've had two Boxsters so far, first one was the '02 986 which I enjoyed, but was taken out by the dreaded IMS issue - it does happen. I replaced it with the '11 987.2 version, which has been fantastic. The .2 version runs from '09 to '12 and is worth the find - they didn't make many - but eliminates all IMS and bore scoring concerns. I scored one with 22,000 miles two years ago and just turned 60,000 miles today. It's my daily driver and weekend toy. Besides oil changes, replaced the battery and broken shifter cable, been super reliable. Great driving dynamics, flat six sound, and best of all - being part of the Porsche community - tons of events and great folks. In any case, please keep the Boxster hate alive so they remain affordable to people who actually dig 'em. Yes, they're horrible cars and you'd look a fool driving one - just keep saving for a 911...
@@WatchJRGo wdym bad rep from the early cars. is this some usa thing in the vein of that 316 bmw's don't exist and only high spec 911's exist. they reviewed pretty well
@@WatchJRGo This must be a Kansas thing, I guess.. The Cayman (and Boxster) have an amazing reputation. It's a VERY capable sports car, and the mid-engine layout makes it quite superior to virtually any of its competitors....and in many ways, the 911. I heard stories (I think from 'Daddy Doug), that the first 987.1 test cars needed to be de-tuned....as they were regularly beating the 911's. And Porsche didn't want the 'budget model' out-shining the over-priced flag-ship. I'll take my '07 Cayman Base over a crappy Miata....any day of the week!!
@@thekatmann9730 It's never going to be superior to 911 handling wise, and porsche made damn sure of it. Blindly saying mid engine > rear engine is like saying a double wishbone miata handles better than a macpherson porsche
I owned several air cooled 911s throught the years and never passed my mind that I would be owning today a porsche boxster. last year I picked an 09 987.2 pdk. absolutely love this car to be real honest. for a base model it handles incredibly and its a joy to ride on he back roads of Virnia. I am a true porsche fan for ages and never thought that I would enjoy so much the 987.2. 84k miles and runs like new.
Don’t know what Porsche guys you hang out with but every 911 owner I know also has a Boxster or Cayman and I hate to tell you which one they generally enjoy driving more. Glad you found the light by the end of your video. Almost 200,000 miles is insane for the condition of your car. Those seats looked like they barely have 50,000 miles on them. I’ve owned my 2006 (exactly like yours) for almost 17 years and the only problem I’ve ever had with it is that it’s needed 2 batteries in that time. Oil changes every year, brake flushes every other. That’s it. And if you haven’t had the IMS issue by now I think it’s safe to say you probably won’t.
I've got a 987S and it's a fantastic car! Amazing balance, just enough power and looks are starting to become 'classic'. They can be had for quite a bit less than Caymans or 911s and offer just as much fun and driving excitement.
I hit triple digits on rolling backroads on my 20 mile commute home, and have an amazing time in my 987.1. I've driven 997 4S, C2S and GT3 variants. My (modified) Caymanfeels like a baby GT3 for the street. H&R sport springs firmed up the suspension, wheel spacers widen the track and fill out the wheel wells. Stainless steel brake lines and GT3 brake master cylinder firmed up the brakes. IPD plenum with FVD Brombacher exhaust and tune livened up the engine, and Numeric shift cables keep me rowing the gears and not walking home. It's an amazing car to drive, and I don't think I could use or want more on the street. 425HP would just be jailbait.
It's one Porsche more than I have and I bet than most people have. Whether other people like it isn't the point, it's whether you like it that counts. That said, I would rather have had that Jag you recently had gotten rid of. Cheers for the content mate.
I own a 2006 Boxster S. The best bang for the buck of any of the Porsches. Mid engine balance, horsepower to weight ratio and more. Well built, very reliable. One of the best convertibles ever built.
JR, engine access is from below, and under the area where the top folds. The wiring on the radio is always hot, unswitched, which you will discover when you install the aftermarket stereo and need to wire to ignition. On the Dragon, where the twisties go L-R-L-R etc the Boxster is unexcelled as the near zero polar moment of inertia allows for insane steering sawing…just be careful not to rear end any motorcycles or rear engine 911s.
Boxster and Cayman always had amazing driving dynamics with 50-50 weight distribution, mid engine and balanced chassis. Only thing holding them back was 911 fans and Porsche itself, because giving it more power would've obliterated 911 on track and records.
My wife bought a 2000 manual with 72K miles out of California about five years ago, and its ready to turn 100k this fall. We gave it a full service at home when we got it, change oil once per year, and it's just a great daily driver. Doesn't leak or burn oil, doesn't throw codes, AC still blows cold, and FCP Euro has everything for it. Its a pain to service without a lift or jackstands, but once it's in the air, everything is simple to access.
I don’t know why people don’t like the Boxster, ya it may not be top of the line but it’s affordable, obviously reliable if taken care of, and looks good
@@pops55650 Possibly. I know three 911 owners - 2 with 991's and one with a 930 and they have nothing but good to say about the Boxster. Due to the current cost of living in the UK one of them is thinking of downtrading to a Boxster. That's the only anecdotal evidence I have of what 911 owners think though.
Had a 2004 Boxster S with the 6 speed manual. Other than multiple battery replacements (all done by the Porsche dealer) it was a fast, reliable car. You should love yours.
Also I noticed you mentioned the dreaded IMS issues often mentioned. You' be pleased to know the issues of IMS and bore scoring are apparently pretty much unheard of on the 2.7s according to PCA and many other Porsche specialists in the UK. Happy motoring! 😊😊
Owned a 987s for a number of years. Plenty fast, incredible steering and handling. Absolutely loved it! Looks like you bought an excellent example. Congrats!
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I got to drive a Boxster back in the early 2000s. Other than not really fitting in it (if your over 6ft good luck) the car was a blast. Haters gonna hate it's still a Porsche.
Strange, I'm 6'5 and fit perfectly well in both my Boxster and the 911 I used to own. They are made for tall Germans and I've found them to be extremely comfortable. Now a Miata on the other hand, I literally can't even get my legs into.
I have a manual 987 boxster base with 153k miles on it and it just keeps going. It’s such a fun purist car for the canyons. It’s underpowered compared to newer cars but who cares when you are having fun in the twisties. Upgrading the suspension and the shifter is a night and day difference with this car.
For at least the last 10 years its been pretty commonly known that the Boxster and Cayman are fantastic sports cars and usually receive at least a 9 or 10 out of 10 from almost every car magazine. Perhaps you are thinking of the Boxster from 20+ years ago when it first came out and was thought of as a hair dressers car. Current Boxters are amazing and perfected Sports Cars with ICE engines.
IMS with those miles isn’t really a concern in my opinion. In 2001, I bought a Boxster from a coworker that I was going to flip. Ended up driving it for 10 years. My 88 911 was more fun, but the modern AC, ease of driving and handling of my base 5 speed Boxster made me choose it more than the 911. Great choice in a Porsche!!
What a cool car. I know nothing about Porsche, but that one looks like a lot of fun. I don't give much credence to a name. If it looks good and does what i want it to do then I don't care who makes it. ALL vehicles have their inherent issues. If it were me, from what i see in this car, I would keep it and enjoy it.
Anyone that has spent any amount of seat time in a Boxster/Cayman realize they are one of the best sport cars available. I'll never go back to the 911's. I love canyon carving and twisty roads and nothing beats the Boxster/Cayman platform.
No, you have to open the top half way and then remove the panels covering the top of the engine. The trim panels in the back don't provide engine access.
The boxter and cayman are extremely underrated as a true driver's platform. The mid engine design makes it a superb canyon chaser for a budget. Also if you look at how Porshe has incrementally moved the pdk transmission so far forward over the rear axle making the 911 balance like the aforementioned. We won't even mention the useless rear seats.
198K miles - someone loved that car. I'll happily take a 1st gen Cayman. Boxter with a hard top. Stiffer, sublime, and drives like a scalded weasel in the curves - perfect as I live in the mountains.
Hi John, I bought my 987 manual Boxster, with 246,000 miles here in the UK for £3650 gbp ($4400 usd). I bought it for my channel to go through everything that could be wrong with a high mileage Boxster but there was nothing to do. The video ended up being how good high mileage Porsches are. Its been the best car I've ever bought. You've got loads of miles left in yours. All the best. 👍
i'm a porsche guy (997, 981 & 987). each provide a different experience. the 987 is my go to and preferred one to drive. it's the most challenging because it requires skills to keep up or stay in front given it's relatively under powered to others but handling is amazing and its strength.
My 987 CS just hit 40,000 miles at 16 years old. Amazing to see this Boxster at newarly 200K. I hope mine lives so long. Lots of Mobil 1 synthetic and frequent changes, no redline to avoid stretching the connecting rod bolts, high quality air filter & parts. Loving it.
When buying my first Porsche, I was offered a brand new Boxster or a used 911, in the late 90s. They are very different beasts, with antagonist qualities, the Boxster being very easy to drive in any condition including snow, while the 911 needed more experienced driver to express its potential. The Boxster is essentially a fun car to drive, playful but still easy to control. I chose the 911 Typ 964, specifically because it was more demanding and less forgetting. Strong character.
All the boxsters are some of the most fun cars you can possibly drive. They are equally as fun to drive as a 911 if not more fun. Anytime someone drives a boxsters they have to have one. They are dependable cars an relatively easy to maintain. The 986 987 and 981’s are all phenomenal cars and are the best small sports cars. The mid engine is a symphony behind your ears I recommend everybody get a chance to drive a boxster or a few
Boxster is a fantastic car. It saved the company. By far the most sports car for the money. Excellent engineering and with a few modest mods they are a blast!
I bought a 986 last year for 5K. 2.7L motor, 5spd, ran and drove great. I also put it on air. Fantastic car, wish I wasn't forced to sell it. But I find these under 10K all day long in Kentucky. The Boxster is just a expensive mid-engine Miata. And other Porsche owners acknowledge it and wave at you even if their in something rare like a GT2 Turbo. My next move is probably a 987 Cayman.
Loving the retro JR in the driveway. So close to buying one of the Gen 1 Boxsters a few time but it kinda like buying a scooter. Looks like you got a good one and they are fun little rides.
If no one has mentioned, the elastic bands that hold in the top when you put the top up, are weakened, over-stretched. This causes the top NOT to slide into the channel around the curve of the top. You can see this on the vid where you cycle the top. It's fairly easy to get at that strip and sew in a new elastic. I got mine at JoAnn fabrics, and 15 min of sewing each side. BTW-I have an '05 with 115K miles and it runs like new
Spot on. That has happened to my top as well. Tightened it with a staple in each loop through which the elastic cable passes. Temporary fix. has lasted like this for 6 extra yrs now on my 136000 kms 2009 base Boxster 6 speed manual. Annual oil changes /or 12000kms. Plugs each 60,000kms. Clutch cable changed @ 92000 kms. New battery each 5-6 yrs. Least expensive Porsche to maintain & great fun to drive in the twisties. Try that on any 911 now with $400-$600 annual service, and too many computer parts & sensors. 2009 has no IMS (rare but expensive repair/ no cylinder scoring on the base 2.9 L engine). The 987.2 is a well kept secret as a desirable reliable Porsche. Has held its value very well as a bonus, but it's a keeper.
Believe me, the hate will always be there, whatever the marque. Just enjoy what you've got, and forget the rest. That's their problem.......I have a Ferrari California, and talk about the hate from the so-called Ferrari enthusiasts community!!! If I listened to them, I would never drive the thing again......but what do they know!
I loved the start to finish on this video. My dream too is the 911, but I'm a poor student and that model stays in the dream clouds for now. My Porsche Boxster is still vey loved. For a 2003 with only 96,000+ miles, she runs beautifully and still looks brand new. One could argue it is the more humble of the Porsche line for sure, but when driving through the turns on NH back roads during peak foliage season ☺
The Porsche 914 was always considered a joke when I was a kid. Don't tell me they are cool and collectable now. Kids in my high school could afford them.
I had a deposit on a 911 that was coming into dealer stock and asked the Porsche dealer to let me take out a Boxster S that was on the lot…… I bought the Boxster.
I have a 2002 Boxster S that I absolutely love and will never part with. IMS issues are overblown and keep values down, but are an easy fix. Do the clutch and the rear main seal at the same time and you are golden! Lower mileage "garage queen" cars often have more problems (and with the mileage on yours, if it's still going it will keep going!) Porsche made the 6 speed "S" with really tall gearing so it would be handicapped and not outrun a 996. It takes a LOT of road to wind it out. Otherwise it would have run circles around the contemporary 996! I think the 5 speed in the base model is better geared and the engines are at their best between 5000-6750 RPM. The 2.7L is a gem. The rap about the Boxster not being a "real" Porsche is just hot air from the Porsche pompous. This is without a doubt the Porsche that saved Porsche. And now that Porsche has declared this a "classic" (with the factory parts support that goes with that status) watch these grow in value over the next few years as new owners realize what they really are...THE REAL DEAL.😁
My daily driver for the past 9 years is a 03 boxster S. I'm in Northern Illinois and about half the year it has snow tires and the other half street/track tires. It is incredibly reliable and I have zero complaints. People have their opinion about Boxsters however I love it and that is what is important. Great video
Love the JR in the driveway videos. Most of my favorites are the at-the-house videos. First time I became interested in 100percentjake was a driveway video. This is how we all do this! Thanks JR!
Great video! My 2007 Boxster S has 140,000 miles and a very reliable car and always fun to drive. I say this car is built like a tank. All parts are original still except for belt, tires, AOS, brake pads and rotors. I'm not a mechanic but I learned to perform regular maintenance from watching UA-cam. I have never worked on cars in my whole life before until I brought home a Porsche Boxster.
I’ve driven at least 100 cars (and owned two MX5s), and the Boxster - especially 987.2 upward - is one of the best sports cars ever made. I rate the 981 and 718 sixes up there with the original NSX.
Saw this on your Instagram earlier couldn’t wait to see what happens next with this baby! If you properly take care of things it’ll last for another 250K plus!
You got it backwards. Before I purchased my 2006 987S, I researched lots of different automotive authors and editors for many different types of convertibles I was considering. New Miatas, Mercedes, BMWs, S2000, Vipers and a few others. And in conclusions of almost every article they would say something about the Boxster been the gold standard for small two seater sports cars. Power to weight, durability, balance, comfort and just plain fun to drive. I only have 88,000 mile on mine (it had 43K on it when I purchased it four years ago). Both my wife and I thoroughly enjoy it.
What an awesome car and very nice purchase! I am looking foward to many epic shots of the road trip adventure with this Porsche. Great sound too. Perhaps, if the car does not stay in your collection, Will from Rennthusiast is interested in being the new owner? Glad the car is not fully 'rallied out' with gadgets etc. Congratulations, cool story and likewise Porsche Boxster 😎✌
I never really got the hate for the Boxster, i feel bad for Porsche because they always got hated on whenever they tried to make a reasonably priced car. Even the 928 was hated on, which is strange. It's not like they ever stopped making the 911, but it seems like car people always felt threatened somehow by Porsche making less expensive or different cars.
Mine’s a beautiful black ‘98 with a new top and new seats. It was kept in great condition and has now been sitting. It has 140,000 original miles? I’ll have to look. Would a Boxter ever be a classic that appreciates in price?
The Boxster handles brillianty and flies around bends like a go cart, unlike a 911 where you have to a have a degree in physics in order for the rail heavy rear not to swing out and land you in a ditch!
I’ve owned a 2001 Boxster S and currently own a 2008/987, with only 46,000 miles. What a great car. Incredible handling, just enough “pop” from the engine and tons of fun. I believe what they say about value; you get 90% of the performance of a 911 at 30% of the cost. These cars are so much fun. Always get tons of compliments from people When driving around town. Very low maintenance cost compared to the 911. Change the oil every 5,000 miles and your good to go.
I would love a Boxter. You watch how these things are going to be crazily sought after 20+ years from now...assuming we are still allowed to own an ICE car Side note: Giving away a beautiful Grand National while requiring support for the ACLU is the cruelest thing I have heard of in some time
I purchased a 2003 Boxster S 6 speed and 3.2 H6 for $3000 about 5 years ago. It had just under 90k miles and the reason it was 3k was due to it sitting in a garage for a year. I towed it home, put a battery in it and serviced the oil (many qts of oil). I daily drove it for about a year (rain and shine). 2nd gear synchro started to make noise, sold it cheap for $5200. It had just under 98k when i sold it. Clean title! Everything worked, ac. Radio, top, all of it!
The Boxsters are outstanding cars. They are very well made, they don't rust (as you saw underneath--almost all these look great), and are very reliable with two exceptions. Some 986, 996 (911), and 987.1 have IMS failures (which are generally seen from lack of regular use on LOW mileage examples), and the 987.1 can have bore scoring. Both of these are expensive design flaws, but only affect a small percentage of cars. The only other issues I can think of is the Air Oil Separator (AOS) which are a nuisance but a really easy and cheap fix, and shift cables for the manual transmission. The job isn't all that bad, but local Porsche dealer will try to shake you down for $700 just for the cables, no labor. I bought a set of genuine cables online for about $450 and did the work myself. As for the airbag light, actual airbag system failures are very rare, but someone probably removed a seat without disconnecting the battery first. This is NOT rare. Try resetting the code with a good reader, otherwise you may have to go to the dealer to reset it.
@@plus790 oh ya, I meant JRs car. The S is much nicer for sure, but IMS issues are more common in it, as is bore scoring. I already have one blown IMS 996 lol.
A friend got a 2012 Boxster, 6 speed manual, and we all had the same sentiment... However, the moment anyone got to drive it... damn it it is a good car. Obviously reliability and cost of keep might be an issue, although that particular car has been more than reliable, while it even gets tracked. I am one of the few people that complains when I need to drive it. Not for any other reason, but because I am 205cm (6'8") and 150kg (330lbs), which is still weird that I can drive it, but can't really enjoy it :) While I can't physically fit in a Miata/MX5 or a S2000 :D
Buddy, the Boxster is one of the most fun car I have driven, great handling, great power, coolest design and a blast to drive, glad you are a believer now
I bought a 986 with 114000 miles 4 years ago for 3900, most of the 1500 I spent on parts was wasted by replacing a PERFECT IMS bearing. Airbag light is on because of a bad seatbelt buckle. Not fast, but a blast, autocross it, daily drive it, and just took a. Anniversary road trip with my wife. It's about as quick as my old 87 Carerra in a straight line.
Bought my 981 Boxster S last year and it’s fantastic! If you can fit it in your budget get the 981. It has a much nicer interior, a much stiffer and lighter body and this car is built every bit as well as a 911. Half the parts on this car are 911 including the engine and transmission. It’s built on the same assembly line to the same quality standards Porsche is famous for. The older Boxsters are tremendous values but you’ll want to do the maintenance yourself and I save thousands doing my own with a Quic-Jac lift.
Last September I bought a 2000 Boxter S with only 33,500 km on it in mint brand new condition. I drove it for a month before I put it away for winter and put 2,000 km on it. all highway on the weekends. Looks and drives amazing. i love this car
I have the 2001 boxer s great car 45,000 mi on it today. I paid $7,000 for mine I had to put new brakes and tires and a fuel pump but that's it love the car
I have previously owned a 2004 BMW Z4 and currently own a 2010 Porsche Boxster. I have to say that the Boxster runs circles around the BMW. So much fun with the 6 speed manual transmission and that precision mechanical whirling sound coupled with that Porsche growl!
UA-camr's years ago "The Porsche Boxster is the worst Porsche. It's not a real Porsche." UA-camr's today: "Here's why the most hated Porsche is a steal and I love it."
I made a nice video talking about how great it is and we don’t need to hate it anymore, all the Porsche guys are in here going wild 😂
@@WatchJRGo It's a conspiracy so you could all scoop them up cheap then Doug-effect them.
they talk shit about 996 also! Already starting to go up in $$$
@@WatchJRGo I get why you love it, It make since. Small package, rear wheel, its a fun little zipper. Its not Porsche though, until you are going 90 on a spiraled onramp holding it perfectly inline without a care in the world, its not the purpose of the company. The Porsche boxer is one of, if not the ultimate , I'm 40 and my hair is falling out cars.
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I personally think that the Boxster is a great little sporty car. True Porsche enthusiasts understand this car (and Cayman) and respect them for what they are.
I don't get the hate for Boxsters, especially from other Porsche owners - is it because a Boxster owner got 90% of the performance for 50% of the cost? I just don't understand it. Same thing happens with Jeeps, unless it's a Wrangler, it's not a 'real Jeep'... It's like they don't understand that an automaker can't survive making only one model for enthusiasts.
This is why I said it’s the best car I’ve ever bought at the end 🤔
@@AndrewAMartin take Tesla for example.... they released the P90D 12 years ago, and haven't updated it since.
@@virtualmyles But they HAVE introduced other models -- the 3, X, and Y. So they are not a strictly one model company. Porsche wouldn't survive if all they made was the 911, there just isn't a big enough market for them to support the company.
@@WatchJRGo but you said "worst Porsche" at the beginning of the video...
I've owned two Boxsters. My current is an '01 with 125k, and my first was a '99 that I bought with 160k and sold on at over 190k. The 'IMS problem' is overblown hype. Boxsters are an absolute blast to drive, easy to maintain and find parts for, and are cockroach tough. They're the Toyota Tercel of Porsches, and anyone who puts them down is an idiot.
You're going to love that car.
Truly never understood the perceived hate on the Boxster. They're fun, reliable, relatively cheap to maintain... The 986 and 987 especially feel compact and analog with most of what the 911 of the same gen came with. A great entry-level Porsche and a blast to drive. There have been 2 in my garage and I'd absolutely get a 3rd.
first gen (986) came out in the era right when supercars were getting expensive, everyone wanted this to be the 996 but is was a new thing that people didn't understand, that looked sorta like a 911 but the engine was in the middle somewhere instead of hanging out over the back wheels (which purists didn't think was a 'real' porsche). People thought it was just using the brand name to charge a premium for a german miata and it quickly came to be seen as an overpriced and under-performing 911 knockoff (by people like me that never sat in the drivers seat of one). These actually were quite affordable especially in the used market and were seen as a girl car. Most of us went to sleep on the boxster ever since. But then these got better with each iteration, became a trackstar and recently many of us look at the 718 now and say wow I think I like this more than the 911. I know I really want one (if I ever in my life own a weekend car a 987 or newer is at the top of the wishlist).
The original was pretty weak. Still fun but TODAY, a newer Boxster is really great
own 2 boxster s' (2006 and 2014). they are fantastic to drive and are (knock on wood) bullet proof / built like a proverbial tank.
@@exliontamer got a 2016 Cayman 🤳👍
@@drunvert great car. caymans are even better than boxsters!
The Boxster is one of the best handling cars of all time straight out of the box from the factory out performing all its competition for years! I loved my 3.2S ! Enjoy
This. They all feel crazy planted. Nimble, plenty of zip. Quality built for a small car. If you hate it, you haven’t driven it. That’s my view.
That's why the kill it in champ car.
Try a 944 Turbo S
@@ronconrad3507 I'm sure those are great. But good luck finding one for under $10K. I don't think there is a better bang for you buck than an old Boxster right now. I loved my 944 NA, but you can't beat the sound of a flat six.
I’ve never drove one but loved the looks of the boxster when I first saw one 20+ years ago.
I have an '08 base manual with the 2.7 and 60ish thousand miles, but with nearly every option that was available at the time. It's in almost showroom condition and far and away the most fun you can have on 4 wheels at legal speeds. Not the fastest thing in a straight line but point it at corners and it's just magic.
I have a '08 S model.. and I cosign everything you just said. (and simiarly mine is near showroom condition as well)
So true. Great cars.
Porsche is a car company that is run by engineers, not marketers or accounting people. The quality of the product is a critical factor for this company. A well cared for Porsche is made to last. There may have been weird looking models over the years but there are no bad cars. They are all built to a very high standard.
The IMS bearing issue is a definite defect in earlier models though…
It wasn’t as bad and common everyone made it out to be
@@dondgc2298 IMS bearing absolutely plagued the 986 original boxster, but almost nonexistent on the 987.
The big problem with these 987 cars is bore scoring, however the base models don’t seem to get this problem. A base 987 boxster or cayman seems like an amazing buy. Give up a little performance for a lot of reliability.
@@ericlecours4208 which year marked the 987?
Sometimes they slip with the standards, especially when they outsource certain parts to other manufacturers. That is what happened to first-gen Cayennes which has a way too high percentage of cylinder scoring due to unprecise measurements by an external company. For those who don't know cylinder scoring causes catastrophic failure eventually leading to a very expensive motor rebuild or a new engine and for most people these days it's directly to the scrapyard for parts.
More models had this issue but the Cayenne was extra prone. For years Porsche lied and denied everything until it became impossible to hide anymore.
Should have been a lawsuit for sure. Lots of people including me got screwed over hard.
Wait until you get into the twisties. I have an 07 Cayman 2.7 since new - October 06. Car comes alive over 5k rpm.
Best sports car for the money by far.
By the way - top speed? 160.
Not all Porsche fans hate the Boxster . When I bought my 02 911 5 years all I heard was fried egg headlights and IMS bearings and how it was hated by the Porsche community , not so much now . I also found that all the haters had never driven a 996 and it's probably the same with the Boxster . So cool car hope you enjoy it .
Luckily the majority of IMS issue cars have all either had them swapped or grenaded by now. Buying one is much less a gamble than even a few years ago.
You mean "GT 1 headlights", right ? 😎
High miles don't scare me! My 911 had 275k miles when I sold it! Lots of oil changes and solid maintenance. Let me know when you're done!
Oil is the No.1 priority in German cars and people don't get that! Oil changes on time and proper warming up of the car is ALL a Porsche needs!
my targa had 308k! they run forever!
I drive a lexus ls400. 260,000+ miles.. still runs great. I don't mind high miles either
My previous daily had 300k my current project car has 220k and my daily focus st has 235k
Boxsters are sooo dependable all of them even the 2000-2005 with the Bad single row IMS are great cars but should have the IMS felt with. I absolutely love the feel of the 986 and 987 they can easily go 200-250k mileage your doing something wrong if they dont
I bought my 987.1 for $9500 6 months ago. 83,000 miles. Manual. Clean title. In Texas, 2-owners. Great Car, quality is great when compared to my old 986.
Wow, here in Europe the 987 never went under 20.000, most were around 25.000 or up. Even a 97 986 with 180.000 miles is worth over 10k.... Ridiculous, a couple of years ago they were down at 6k
@@Itrique they are junk lol they sell at my auction for 2 grand
@@lovellmills7959hmu where tf is this auction at
I used to dislike Boxsters but then some time in the last decade I came to love them, even some of the older ones. When you were dissing it at the beginning of the video I chuckled because I knew you'd fall in love with it. You aren't selling it lol.
Bro, he sold a GT-R he won't keep the boxster.
Not a chance he's gonna keep it.
@@WhiteG60 that was the R32, the R35 is excellent and easy to get parts for… but it was just sitting in my garage never being driven.
@@WhiteG60 the main reason he flips cars is for UA-cam content.
Outside of UA-camrs owning multiple cars usually means you can't enjoy them, and now insuring multiple cars is a major burden.
I think the Boxster is one of the most underrated cars around. For the price that you paid, there's not many convertibles that would match the fun of that car.
To get to our neighborhood from the main road from the west, one used to make a hairpin turn. I watched a Boxster take it at high speed with no lean. Great handling.
People who are unfamiliar with Porsche and/or some 911 snobs dismiss the Boxster as "not a real Porsche" and other nonsense. Ironically, they usually don't do so with the Cayman which is the same car in coupe form. I've had two Boxsters so far, first one was the '02 986 which I enjoyed, but was taken out by the dreaded IMS issue - it does happen. I replaced it with the '11 987.2 version, which has been fantastic. The .2 version runs from '09 to '12 and is worth the find - they didn't make many - but eliminates all IMS and bore scoring concerns. I scored one with 22,000 miles two years ago and just turned 60,000 miles today. It's my daily driver and weekend toy. Besides oil changes, replaced the battery and broken shifter cable, been super reliable. Great driving dynamics, flat six sound, and best of all - being part of the Porsche community - tons of events and great folks. In any case, please keep the Boxster hate alive so they remain affordable to people who actually dig 'em. Yes, they're horrible cars and you'd look a fool driving one - just keep saving for a 911...
Haven’t watched yet, but who is we? The 987 is a fantastic car in both Boxster and Cayman forms.
Honestly it got it’s bad rep from the early cars, the 987 and 718 are 🔥🔥🔥 as you’ll see in the video.
@@WatchJRGo wdym bad rep from the early cars.
is this some usa thing in the vein of that 316 bmw's don't exist and only high spec 911's exist.
they reviewed pretty well
@@WatchJRGo This must be a Kansas thing, I guess.. The Cayman (and Boxster) have an amazing reputation. It's a VERY capable sports car, and the mid-engine layout makes it quite superior to virtually any of its competitors....and in many ways, the 911. I heard stories (I think from 'Daddy Doug), that the first 987.1 test cars needed to be de-tuned....as they were regularly beating the 911's. And Porsche didn't want the 'budget model' out-shining the over-priced flag-ship.
I'll take my '07 Cayman Base over a crappy Miata....any day of the week!!
@@thekatmann9730 It's never going to be superior to 911 handling wise, and porsche made damn sure of it. Blindly saying mid engine > rear engine is like saying a double wishbone miata handles better than a macpherson porsche
@@WatchJRGo and you're continuing on the bad rep with your title. It's a great car, but this video is terrible.
I owned several air cooled 911s throught the years and never passed my mind that I would be owning today a porsche boxster. last year I picked an 09 987.2 pdk. absolutely love this car to be real honest. for a base model it handles incredibly and its a joy to ride on he back roads of Virnia. I am a true porsche fan for ages and never thought that I would enjoy so much the 987.2. 84k miles and runs like new.
Don’t know what Porsche guys you hang out with but every 911 owner I know also has a Boxster or Cayman and I hate to tell you which one they generally enjoy driving more. Glad you found the light by the end of your video. Almost 200,000 miles is insane for the condition of your car. Those seats looked like they barely have 50,000 miles on them. I’ve owned my 2006 (exactly like yours) for almost 17 years and the only problem I’ve ever had with it is that it’s needed 2 batteries in that time. Oil changes every year, brake flushes every other. That’s it. And if you haven’t had the IMS issue by now I think it’s safe to say you probably won’t.
I've got a 987S and it's a fantastic car! Amazing balance, just enough power and looks are starting to become 'classic'. They can be had for quite a bit less than Caymans or 911s and offer just as much fun and driving excitement.
Especially in the twisties in the mountains of NC at this time of the year. Watch out Dragon, here I come!
@@marlenewienhold3405 We took a trip up to Northern Georgia over the summer and drove the Blue Ridge Mountains. Talk about a fun drive!
I hit triple digits on rolling backroads on my 20 mile commute home, and have an amazing time in my 987.1. I've driven 997 4S, C2S and GT3 variants. My (modified) Caymanfeels like a baby GT3 for the street. H&R sport springs firmed up the suspension, wheel spacers widen the track and fill out the wheel wells. Stainless steel brake lines and GT3 brake master cylinder firmed up the brakes. IPD plenum with FVD Brombacher exhaust and tune livened up the engine, and Numeric shift cables keep me rowing the gears and not walking home. It's an amazing car to drive, and I don't think I could use or want more on the street. 425HP would just be jailbait.
It's one Porsche more than I have and I bet than most people have. Whether other people like it isn't the point, it's whether you like it that counts. That said, I would rather have had that Jag you recently had gotten rid of. Cheers for the content mate.
The Jag was so good but I have nowhere to keep cars right now 😥
And I would rather have a Camry
The 914, 924 and 944 are far worse than the boxster.
@@earlscheib7754 Define „worse“. They’re just much older.
@@earlscheib7754 I never understood the love for the 356 either
I own a 2006 Boxster S. The best bang for the buck of any of the Porsches. Mid engine balance, horsepower to weight ratio and more. Well built, very reliable. One of the best convertibles ever built.
JR, engine access is from below, and under the area where the top folds. The wiring on the radio is always hot, unswitched, which you will discover when you install the aftermarket stereo and need to wire to ignition. On the Dragon, where the twisties go L-R-L-R etc the Boxster is unexcelled as the near zero polar moment of inertia allows for insane steering sawing…just be careful not to rear end any motorcycles or rear engine 911s.
Boxster and Cayman always had amazing driving dynamics with 50-50 weight distribution, mid engine and balanced chassis.
Only thing holding them back was 911 fans and Porsche itself, because giving it more power would've obliterated 911 on track and records.
my wife has one and she loves it. I really enjoy driving it and it looks very sharp. I have no idea why it doesn't get any love from you
My wife bought a 2000 manual with 72K miles out of California about five years ago, and its ready to turn 100k this fall. We gave it a full service at home when we got it, change oil once per year, and it's just a great daily driver. Doesn't leak or burn oil, doesn't throw codes, AC still blows cold, and FCP Euro has everything for it. Its a pain to service without a lift or jackstands, but once it's in the air, everything is simple to access.
I have you beat! Picked my 2001 986 Boxster S manual with 175k miles for $4k last month. Used to hate Boxster’s, now they are my favorite!
I don’t know why people don’t like the Boxster, ya it may not be top of the line but it’s affordable, obviously reliable if taken care of, and looks good
Because people who can't afford either like to tell everyone that it's the Porsche for people who can't afford a 911.
Maybe 911 owners are just rich snobs lol I own a Hellcat Redeye but I don’t make fun of those people with Challenger R/Ts or SXTs
@@pops55650 Possibly. I know three 911 owners - 2 with 991's and one with a 930 and they have nothing but good to say about the Boxster. Due to the current cost of living in the UK one of them is thinking of downtrading to a Boxster. That's the only anecdotal evidence I have of what 911 owners think though.
99% of the people hating on the Boxster have never driven one. Drives better than the 911 IMHO
I’ve got a 2002 Boxster S. Most fun car I’ve ever owned. Loooove my Boxster. Always fun videos!
Weird looking 3rd gen Toyota MR2 ya got there.
Had a 2004 Boxster S with the 6 speed manual. Other than multiple battery replacements (all done by the Porsche dealer) it was a fast, reliable car. You should love yours.
Also I noticed you mentioned the dreaded IMS issues often mentioned. You' be pleased to know the issues of IMS and bore scoring are apparently pretty much unheard of on the 2.7s according to PCA and many other Porsche specialists in the UK. Happy motoring! 😊😊
Owned a 987s for a number of years. Plenty fast, incredible steering and handling. Absolutely loved it! Looks like you bought an excellent example. Congrats!
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True, people hate on em and there's plenty of reason to, but honestly 986/987/981s (I haven't driven a 982 yet) do drive AMAZING.
I got to drive a Boxster back in the early 2000s. Other than not really fitting in it (if your over 6ft good luck) the car was a blast. Haters gonna hate it's still a Porsche.
That's what kept me from buying a Cayman. I'm 6'1" and the footwell in the Cayman is just too tight 😕
Strange, I'm 6'5 and fit perfectly well in both my Boxster and the 911 I used to own. They are made for tall Germans and I've found them to be extremely comfortable.
Now a Miata on the other hand, I literally can't even get my legs into.
I have a manual 987 boxster base with 153k miles on it and it just keeps going. It’s such a fun purist car for the canyons. It’s underpowered compared to newer cars but who cares when you are having fun in the twisties. Upgrading the suspension and the shifter is a night and day difference with this car.
For at least the last 10 years its been pretty commonly known that the Boxster and Cayman are fantastic sports cars and usually receive at least a 9 or 10 out of 10 from almost every car magazine. Perhaps you are thinking of the Boxster from 20+ years ago when it first came out and was thought of as a hair dressers car. Current Boxters are amazing and perfected Sports Cars with ICE engines.
IMS with those miles isn’t really a concern in my opinion. In 2001, I bought a Boxster from a coworker that I was going to flip. Ended up driving it for 10 years. My 88 911 was more fun, but the modern AC, ease of driving and handling of my base 5 speed Boxster made me choose it more than the 911. Great choice in a Porsche!!
What a cool car. I know nothing about Porsche, but that one looks like a lot of fun. I don't give much credence to a name. If it looks good and does what i want it to do then I don't care who makes it. ALL vehicles have their inherent issues. If it were me, from what i see in this car, I would keep it and enjoy it.
Anyone that has spent any amount of seat time in a Boxster/Cayman realize they are one of the best sport cars available. I'll never go back to the 911's. I love canyon carving and twisty roads and nothing beats the Boxster/Cayman platform.
JR, respect for always having a neatly mowed lawn!
lol it's true, most people overlook that 👍
No, you have to open the top half way and then remove the panels covering the top of the engine. The trim panels in the back don't provide engine access.
Wow. Looks super nice for the miles and nice color combo. Always hated the first gen but the second and on aren’t bad looking at all
The boxter and cayman are extremely underrated as a true driver's platform. The mid engine design makes it a superb canyon chaser for a budget. Also if you look at how Porshe has incrementally moved the pdk transmission so far forward over the rear axle making the 911 balance like the aforementioned. We won't even mention the useless rear seats.
Owning a Boxster is like owning a 996, Porsche guys hate them, but drive one and you'll soon see its still all Porsche, just amazing cars!
198K miles - someone loved that car. I'll happily take a 1st gen Cayman. Boxter with a hard top. Stiffer, sublime, and drives like a scalded weasel in the curves - perfect as I live in the mountains.
What's wrong with the Boxster? I can see why people think the Panamera, Macan or Cayenne are a joke, but this is a true sports car.
Hi John, I bought my 987 manual Boxster, with 246,000 miles here in the UK for £3650 gbp ($4400 usd). I bought it for my channel to go through everything that could be wrong with a high mileage Boxster but there was nothing to do. The video ended up being how good high mileage Porsches are. Its been the best car I've ever bought. You've got loads of miles left in yours. All the best. 👍
You might try disconnecting and reconnecting the battery to clear the radio problem. That worked on my 2006 Subaru.
i'm a porsche guy (997, 981 & 987). each provide a different experience. the 987 is my go to and preferred one to drive. it's the most challenging because it requires skills to keep up or stay in front given it's relatively under powered to others but handling is amazing and its strength.
My 987 CS just hit 40,000 miles at 16 years old. Amazing to see this Boxster at newarly 200K. I hope mine lives so long. Lots of Mobil 1 synthetic and frequent changes, no redline to avoid stretching the connecting rod bolts, high quality air filter & parts. Loving it.
Just so you know, i looked up how much a 2006 Porsche Boxster is in Australia right now. $43,000!
Quite a bit more than the 9k you paid haha
I absolutely despised the Boxster forever but it’s grown on me the last few yrs and is a bit of a new classic now
I did too. Then I test drove one...and it's sitting in my garage right now.
When buying my first Porsche, I was offered a brand new Boxster or a used 911, in the late 90s.
They are very different beasts, with antagonist qualities, the Boxster being very easy to drive in any condition including snow, while the 911 needed more experienced driver to express its potential.
The Boxster is essentially a fun car to drive, playful but still easy to control.
I chose the 911 Typ 964, specifically because it was more demanding and less forgetting. Strong character.
I’ve always liked the Porsche Boxster’s. However, that being said, when things inevitably break, I would rather have a my NB than a Porsche.
All the boxsters are some of the most fun cars you can possibly drive. They are equally as fun to drive as a 911 if not more fun. Anytime someone drives a boxsters they have to have one. They are dependable cars an relatively easy to maintain. The 986 987 and 981’s are all phenomenal cars and are the best small sports cars. The mid engine is a symphony behind your ears I recommend everybody get a chance to drive a boxster or a few
Boxster is a fantastic car. It saved the company. By far the most sports car for the money. Excellent engineering and with a few modest mods they are a blast!
I have an 04 bosxster with the 5 speed manual. This is a fun car. And it doesnt kill you with maintenance. It really is fun to drive.
214k miles just a guess. I bought a 987.1 had it for like 6 years and it was great. Excellent driving cars.
I bought a 986 last year for 5K. 2.7L motor, 5spd, ran and drove great. I also put it on air. Fantastic car, wish I wasn't forced to sell it. But I find these under 10K all day long in Kentucky. The Boxster is just a expensive mid-engine Miata. And other Porsche owners acknowledge it and wave at you even if their in something rare like a GT2 Turbo. My next move is probably a 987 Cayman.
Loving the retro JR in the driveway. So close to buying one of the Gen 1 Boxsters a few time but it kinda like buying a scooter. Looks like you got a good one and they are fun little rides.
If no one has mentioned, the elastic bands that hold in the top when you put the top up, are weakened, over-stretched. This causes the top NOT to slide into the channel around the curve of the top. You can see this on the vid where you cycle the top. It's fairly easy to get at that strip and sew in a new elastic. I got mine at JoAnn fabrics, and 15 min of sewing each side. BTW-I have an '05 with 115K miles and it runs like new
Spot on. That has happened to my top as well. Tightened it with a staple in each loop through which the elastic cable passes. Temporary fix. has lasted like this for 6 extra yrs now on my 136000 kms 2009 base Boxster 6 speed manual. Annual oil changes /or 12000kms. Plugs each 60,000kms. Clutch cable changed @ 92000 kms. New battery each 5-6 yrs. Least expensive Porsche to maintain & great fun to drive in the twisties. Try that on any 911 now with $400-$600 annual service, and too many computer parts & sensors. 2009 has no IMS (rare but expensive repair/ no cylinder scoring on the base 2.9 L engine). The 987.2 is a well kept secret as a desirable reliable Porsche. Has held its value very well as a bonus, but it's a keeper.
On my ‘10 987.2 S drivers side as well. I just stop the top and push it in 😂
@@CorvetteGuy912 Exactly. That's what I have done for past 6 yrs. seems to work fine
Believe me, the hate will always be there, whatever the marque. Just enjoy what you've got, and forget the rest. That's their problem.......I have a Ferrari California, and talk about the hate from the so-called Ferrari enthusiasts community!!! If I listened to them, I would never drive the thing again......but what do they know!
I loved the start to finish on this video. My dream too is the 911, but I'm a poor student and that model stays in the dream clouds for now. My Porsche Boxster is still vey loved. For a 2003 with only 96,000+ miles, she runs beautifully and still looks brand new. One could argue it is the more humble of the Porsche line for sure, but when driving through the turns on NH back roads during peak foliage season ☺
The Porsche 914 was always considered a joke when I was a kid. Don't tell me they are cool and collectable now. Kids in my high school could afford them.
If you drove one the joke was on them
I had a deposit on a 911 that was coming into dealer stock and asked the Porsche dealer to let me take out a Boxster S that was on the lot…… I bought the Boxster.
This car's so good I think I'll sell it.
I'm seeing a pattern here.
I have a 2002 Boxster S that I absolutely love and will never part with. IMS issues are overblown and keep values down, but are an easy fix. Do the clutch and the rear main seal at the same time and you are golden! Lower mileage "garage queen" cars often have more problems (and with the mileage on yours, if it's still going it will keep going!) Porsche made the 6 speed "S" with really tall gearing so it would be handicapped and not outrun a 996. It takes a LOT of road to wind it out. Otherwise it would have run circles around the contemporary 996! I think the 5 speed in the base model is better geared and the engines are at their best between 5000-6750 RPM. The 2.7L is a gem. The rap about the Boxster not being a "real" Porsche is just hot air from the Porsche pompous. This is without a doubt the Porsche that saved Porsche. And now that Porsche has declared this a "classic" (with the factory parts support that goes with that status) watch these grow in value over the next few years as new owners realize what they really are...THE REAL DEAL.😁
Hope Honda guy loves the RX-8. I was hoping it would stick around another month!
My daily driver for the past 9 years is a 03 boxster S. I'm in Northern Illinois and about half the year it has snow tires and the other half street/track tires. It is incredibly reliable and I have zero complaints. People have their opinion about Boxsters however I love it and that is what is important. Great video
Love the JR in the driveway videos. Most of my favorites are the at-the-house videos. First time I became interested in 100percentjake was a driveway video. This is how we all do this! Thanks JR!
Great video!
My 2007 Boxster S has 140,000 miles and a very reliable car and always fun to drive. I say this car is built like a tank. All parts are original still except for belt, tires, AOS, brake pads and rotors. I'm not a mechanic but I learned to perform regular maintenance from watching UA-cam. I have never worked on cars in my whole life before until I brought home a Porsche Boxster.
One visit to Brian’s garage with the 911s and the virus has spread 🤣
I’ve driven at least 100 cars (and owned two MX5s), and the Boxster - especially 987.2 upward - is one of the best sports cars ever made. I rate the 981 and 718 sixes up there with the original NSX.
Saw this on your Instagram earlier couldn’t wait to see what happens next with this baby! If you properly take care of things it’ll last for another 250K plus!
1:45 formatting the card didn't delete the files, it just marks the space as available. There are lots of file recovery programs, I use Recuva.
I don't understand why you are so dismissive of the Boxster - it's a lot of fun to drive!
You got it backwards. Before I purchased my 2006 987S, I researched lots of different automotive authors and editors for many different types of convertibles I was considering. New Miatas, Mercedes, BMWs, S2000, Vipers and a few others. And in conclusions of almost every article they would say something about the Boxster been the gold standard for small two seater sports cars. Power to weight, durability, balance, comfort and just plain fun to drive. I only have 88,000 mile on mine (it had 43K on it when I purchased it four years ago). Both my wife and I thoroughly enjoy it.
What an awesome car and very nice purchase! I am looking foward to many epic shots of the road trip adventure with this Porsche. Great sound too. Perhaps, if the car does not stay in your collection, Will from Rennthusiast is interested in being the new owner? Glad the car is not fully 'rallied out' with gadgets etc. Congratulations, cool story and likewise Porsche Boxster 😎✌
I never really got the hate for the Boxster, i feel bad for Porsche because they always got hated on whenever they tried to make a reasonably priced car. Even the 928 was hated on, which is strange. It's not like they ever stopped making the 911, but it seems like car people always felt threatened somehow by Porsche making less expensive or different cars.
John you can recover the SD and get the files.
This is what I was thinking. Usually you can get all if not most of the data after a simple quick format.
Recuva failed me, let it grind on the card for 2 hours and it never found the video I needed 😥
Mine’s a beautiful black ‘98 with a new top and new seats. It was kept in great condition and has now been sitting. It has 140,000 original miles? I’ll have to look. Would a Boxter ever be a classic that appreciates in price?
I love those things!!!!! My dad has an 03 Boxster S 😊
Yeah this car is incredible 😳
@@WatchJRGo Heck yeah dude!!!!!! I’ll make a UA-cam vid on the one we have sometime soon 👍
The Boxster handles brillianty and flies around bends like a go cart, unlike a 911 where you have to a have a degree in physics in order for the rail heavy rear not to swing out and land you in a ditch!
Congrats man
With that username I’m sure you’ll appreciate it 💯
I’ve owned a 2001 Boxster S and currently own a 2008/987, with only 46,000 miles. What a great car. Incredible handling, just enough “pop” from the engine and tons of fun. I believe what they say about value; you get 90% of the performance of a 911 at 30% of the cost. These cars are so much fun. Always get tons of compliments from people
When driving around town. Very low maintenance cost compared to the 911. Change the oil every 5,000 miles and your good to go.
I would love a Boxter. You watch how these things are going to be crazily sought after 20+ years from now...assuming we are still allowed to own an ICE car
Side note: Giving away a beautiful Grand National while requiring support for the ACLU is the cruelest thing I have heard of in some time
As that kid from the Simpsons says "haHA"
I purchased a 2003 Boxster S 6 speed and 3.2 H6 for $3000 about 5 years ago. It had just under 90k miles and the reason it was 3k was due to it sitting in a garage for a year. I towed it home, put a battery in it and serviced the oil (many qts of oil). I daily drove it for about a year (rain and shine). 2nd gear synchro started to make noise, sold it cheap for $5200. It had just under 98k when i sold it. Clean title! Everything worked, ac. Radio, top, all of it!
It’s no Lexus sc 430 retractable hard top but it’s still nice lol
The SC is so good… one of my all time favorites 🍻
Without the Boxster, there would be no more Porsche. It saved Porsche. Drivers know what this car is. . . AMAZING!
Agreed
Your second white Porsche?
It is 💯
The Boxsters are outstanding cars. They are very well made, they don't rust (as you saw underneath--almost all these look great), and are very reliable with two exceptions. Some 986, 996 (911), and 987.1 have IMS failures (which are generally seen from lack of regular use on LOW mileage examples), and the 987.1 can have bore scoring. Both of these are expensive design flaws, but only affect a small percentage of cars. The only other issues I can think of is the Air Oil Separator (AOS) which are a nuisance but a really easy and cheap fix, and shift cables for the manual transmission. The job isn't all that bad, but local Porsche dealer will try to shake you down for $700 just for the cables, no labor. I bought a set of genuine cables online for about $450 and did the work myself. As for the airbag light, actual airbag system failures are very rare, but someone probably removed a seat without disconnecting the battery first. This is NOT rare. Try resetting the code with a good reader, otherwise you may have to go to the dealer to reset it.
2.7 doesn''t really have IMS issues either! Added bonus.
@@miketdavies maybe, but you are missing 30 hp and more torque of the 3.2 S (986). Even bigger difference with the 987 S.
@@plus790 oh ya, I meant JRs car. The S is much nicer for sure, but IMS issues are more common in it, as is bore scoring.
I already have one blown IMS 996 lol.
A friend got a 2012 Boxster, 6 speed manual, and we all had the same sentiment... However, the moment anyone got to drive it... damn it it is a good car. Obviously reliability and cost of keep might be an issue, although that particular car has been more than reliable, while it even gets tracked. I am one of the few people that complains when I need to drive it. Not for any other reason, but because I am 205cm (6'8") and 150kg (330lbs), which is still weird that I can drive it, but can't really enjoy it :) While I can't physically fit in a Miata/MX5 or a S2000 :D
Buddy, the Boxster is one of the most fun car I have driven, great handling, great power, coolest design and a blast to drive, glad you are a believer now
I bought a 986 with 114000 miles 4 years ago for 3900, most of the 1500 I spent on parts was wasted by replacing a PERFECT IMS bearing. Airbag light is on because of a bad seatbelt buckle. Not fast, but a blast, autocross it, daily drive it, and just took a. Anniversary road trip with my wife. It's about as quick as my old 87 Carerra in a straight line.
I loved my 987.1, and would have another… but ended up with a 981 and love it too. Not as analog, BUT even MORE glued to the road.
I rented a Boxster S on Turo when I was in Portland back in April. It was one of the most fun sports cars I've ever driven.
Bought my 981 Boxster S last year and it’s fantastic! If you can fit it in your budget get the 981. It has a much nicer interior, a much stiffer and lighter body and this car is built every bit as well as a 911. Half the parts on this car are 911 including the engine and transmission. It’s built on the same assembly line to the same quality standards Porsche is famous for. The older Boxsters are tremendous values but you’ll want to do the maintenance yourself and I save thousands doing my own with a Quic-Jac lift.
Last September I bought a 2000 Boxter S with only 33,500 km on it in mint brand new condition. I drove it for a month before I put it away for winter and put 2,000 km on it. all highway on the weekends. Looks and drives amazing. i love this car
Yeah, 2000 Ocean metallic blue 986 owner here, and it’s sick. Think about this: mid-engined flat-6, 7000rpm redline, rear wheel drive, 5 speed manual roadster, staggered wheelset, active aero, hydraulic steering, macpherson struts, almost 50/50 weight distribution. Supercar attributes.
I have the 2001 boxer s great car 45,000 mi on it today. I paid $7,000 for mine I had to put new brakes and tires and a fuel pump but that's it love the car
I have previously owned a 2004 BMW Z4 and currently own a 2010 Porsche Boxster. I have to say that the Boxster runs circles around the BMW. So much fun with the 6 speed manual transmission and that precision mechanical whirling sound coupled with that Porsche growl!