Wow. I was just about to take my Porsche in to "fix the roof" because it would not go up/down since it had been sitting for a few weeks. I just watched this video, went out and tried it and IT WORKED! You're the best! Thank you.

Imgoing buy your book soon love colour car im so jealous top man

I can't hear the idol over the wind noise, I can't see the car through the glare

This is a lovely video & nice to hear someone speaking from the heart as opposed to through numbers. Hoping to join the boxster club next week 🎉

Thanks Robert, I want one and I am going to have one - The want it factor is very strong!!

I agree with you re keeping everything original. For me, it represent the car of that era. I love all original cars.

Thanks for that! Just saved me £35…..

You might use an external microphone next time.

Thankyou so much Robert ! I had the same fault and i was sure it was the micro switch in the roof, i came accross your video and thought i would give it a try as a last resort before removing the switch and it worked a treat !!! Great video, thanks again.

When I owned my 996, I wanted a classic air cooled 993 badly but the more I looked at the 993, the more modern it became so I instead bought a 1982 911 SC and so happy I did.

when youve tripled value of youre car its quite hard to point out its weakness anymore

I do all of my own work and it costs me about a $85 an oil change for the filter and oil. 2024 i changed the AOS, front and back rotors and pads, i think both brake kits were about $800 combined oh and i bought a new set of Michelin Pilot Sport all weather and that was $1300, my last set was continental Extreme Contact dws 06 which i bought about 5 years ago, its just time for maintenance.

Nice. I've a 1996 993 C2 iris blue metallic, 66,000 miles, 6-speed manny tranny, varioram, LSD. No CEL, no oil leaks. Multi-show full-concours winner. I do my own maintenance. I'm never selling it. Yes, I'm damn careful where I take her, and when.

£1400 service at Porsche !! I’m from Glasgow too there is a few really good specialists in Glasgow , they would have done that work at least as well for less than half that . I had a 996 , I managed to get them to do the fixed price classic service for £400 , they were not too happy about it . We then took the 987 in a year later they wanted nearly £900 for what is basically an oil change , local Specialist did it for £280 . I won’t be back 😂

We have a 987.2 2,9 , paid 17000 for it ,a dealer offered £8500 for it the other day !! It’s lost 50% in 2.5 years ! It’s got fpsh and is I. Great nick . We are looking to get a 981 s , won’t be trading it in at that price though !!

Hi there, was really difficult to hear a lot of what was said but sort of get the gist. I must say suspension refresh is a must, engine mount, gearbox mount and heat shields go a long way. Also not forgetting the alarm system that can play or the door hing bracket that play up on some. Then the steering wheel honking by itself on some. Personally with a car this age a full refresh makes a big deal and I’d urge people keen o one to get one that’s had all these done. A standard car at this age will not be sharp moreso a garage queen with very low miles will need work. Get a freshly freshened up car and you will be happy for many miles. ☺️

Great video brother! anyway i can get your email? would love to send you something!

Hi im glasgow based. What independent porsche garage would you recommend?

hi robert i enjoyed the video

I'm a 993 owner. Be careful with the statements of appreciation. These cars have barely marginally increased if you factor in inflation (talking about regular models with normal mileage). What most perceive as prices increasing, is mostly loss of value in their currency. Same with houses, etc.

Nice work Robert...

There’s something about long term owners that spell out “contentment” in the bigger scale of things. Well done, you deserve to enjoys it.

Just got rid of mine. Loved the car, longest I’ve ever kept a car, eight years,but it became a bit of a money pit eventually. The coolant pipes were the last straw, anyone thinking of getting one have the whole coolant system checked….its very expensive when the pipes wear out. Great cars though.

Time to clean the steering wheel😁

My 987.2 Cayman cost me £4000 for 2 years ownership including £6000 depreciation following the sale, it was a needy car albeit reliable. The 981 Cayman is certainly more reliable according to Rennwork Porsche owner Matt, he stated that very little goes wrong with the 981, I know there is no such thing as cheap Porsche ownership.

I've had them in stock form and heavily modified... from years of dealing with these cars I can only say - in stock from they are very dated. As a bare minimum, you need to upgrade suspension to this century. Nice set of coilovers, stainless brake lines, drop links / sway bars, better tire and more aggressive alignment. Next is shifter and pedals - stock pedal placement is not ideal. After doing those, your 993 will be transformed....

You need to be used to a Scottish accent 😉😉

I am glad you are giving us your "honest" dislikes. Dishonest dislikes would be confusing.

I own a 996 and I was crazy about 964 before. But then I saw one side-by-side with the 993 and the 964 rear is just so underwhelming. Narrow and sloped. 964 front and profile look good but the rear was just... uhh... disappointing compared to 993. I'd say overall 993 is the best looking 911 ever made. The front is a good mixture of old and new... and the rear is simply the best looking of them all. 996 4S is actually quite a bit like 993 and I love it too. 993 2S probably my dream car but those prices are just unbearable. Cheers, great video and lovely car. PS: You COULD have showed the car exterior properly too. Not everyone know how these look like. And take the video from sitting position rather than standing position. I made a car video once and realized how stupid it looks when a 6'3 guy makes a video from his eyeview. LOL.

hi robert just watched your latest content good points im the same got funny where i leave the car puts me of using it sometimes also your point on servicing so far ive had it done by porsche got a warranty with the car your 911 looks good keep up the good content nice to see a video filmed in the glasgow area

I hesitate to be picky Robert....but you may want to think about 'upgrading' your mike! Very difficult to hear what you're saying (can't lipread either). Might be an idea to park up and do your piece to camera. Anyhow, managed to get the gist of what you were saying. I agree with you about the standard-fit steering wheel looking a bit 'un-sporty'. My car's previous owner replaced it with a 996/Boxster wheel which looks lot better (also has the coloured enamel Porsche crest in the middle). Still, slightly dodgy sound notwithstanding, good informative vid as usual. BTW, me, the missus and little dog (Westie/Yorkie cross) are off to Sturminster Newton in (hopefully) sunny Dorset on Saturday for a week in a cottage (2 pubs within 200 yards - outrageous) and it'll be nice to give the 993 a proper run after the winter hibernation. Cheers from a miserable, damp and chilly Otford, Kent.

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needs full paint detailing ,

really miss my 987 boxster :( why these videos keep popping up just to torment me? 😀

Really enjoy your videos Robert. I’m a fellow Scot and a 987.2 base owner in basalt black - 46k and fully documented history with receipts. Fully agree - brilliant cars - the 2.9 is sufficient and a cracking motor. Cheers Jim

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hi robert just watched this video made a lot of sense i retired a few years ago i did have a lot of good cars before but never a porsche i went for my last dream and bought one i was very lucky and was able to buy it out right so my dream was completed watching out for more content ps has the head healed up did the transplant work

thanks robert will keep following your channel like the content had my porsche for over 2 years only done about 800 miles ps. that looks sore what you have had done

hi robert subscribed to your channel i have a 981s guards red i think i can see ben lomond in the background can please tell me where it was filmed thanks

Fabulous looking car. I hope you enjoy every mile in it. I have a 2009 speed yellow 987.2 and loving it.

The ride height looks perfect, bravo

Legend, thanks!

My 2006 boxster s window wont shut to the top both sides, checked fuses look ok, and relay, but could it be the roof module? Will try the 10 second reset. Aloha from Hawaii!

Im in Glasgow, is there a porsche independent you can recommend?

So much to learn! Cheers!

Thanks mate, you may have just convinced me to pull the trigger on a 2007 Boxster S! 😉

very informative & honest ,I have owned 987 base model for almost 6 enjoyable years is without a doubt the best motoring experience i have known, dilemma time I'm toying with the S toss up between 3.2 or 3.4 ? for a nano second I thought z4 or slc which I have previously owned then the the don't be stupid bubble appeared, without a doubt the Boxster is all you need to pout a stay pressed smile on your boat 😁look forward to watching your excellent posts all the best Keith

Gosh! Lovely driver’s car - well loved but I’m surprised it’s sparingly used. I have a few classics and regularly exercise them on long road trips. Let me know if ever you plan to pass her to a new keeper! I’m sure there will be a queue, but I’m staking a claim!

Where is the comtinuum tranfunctioner ??