5 Reasons Why the 986 Porsche Boxster is AWESOME

[@alsatch_]

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[@neoepicurean3772]

Strange how most KZbin car videos have a lot of music, when most people who are into cars want to hear engine sounds and hear technical talk about engineering, the music is just in the way.

[@FranklySpeaking73]

The Neo-Epicurean i could not agree more. ditch the shite music and let us hear the engine, mate!

[@ssnobrakesable]

Love my 02 Boxster S........rides great, sounds great, instant vacation with the top down. Fast enough to get you in trouble and handles like a go cart. The older Boxsters with the flathead 6 cylinder motor will be a classic down the road since they now have a 4 cylinder motor.

[@shotgun9922]

How's your IMS bearing doing? I was thinking of buying a Boxster but I'm not so keen on the 8% failure rate that the double bearing Porsche Boxsters have.

[@frahmbombfrahmbomb]

I'm not sure how No Brake's IMS bearing is doing but mine is doing great! It was the first proactive bit of maintenance that I did, using the LN bearing kit. That was over six years ago; the car has been absolutely bulletproof!

[@llavero5]

Wrong, 8% is for single bearing (2000-2006) and 1% for double bearing (1997-2000). Seems like Porsche remove one for reduce noise. Probably you can add another ebaring or something if you have a 2000-2006.

[@tonyfab3543]

The wheels look so good when moving 👍🏼

[@kevinm1728]

My absolute favorite part of this video is that you filmed it while casually driving around with the top down, enjoying your Friday. I have a Boxster, but if I didn't, watching your video would make me want them. Also, I totally agree with everything you said.... these cars are tight in every respect.. cheers from the US.

[@davidorama6690]

You're right. The 986 is a classic.

[@dustindowney_]

GREAT Video!!! I'm an owner of a 986 and a 996... These are outstanding cars, it's nice to see them in a quality produced segment.

[@alsatch_]

Thanks Dustin.

[@salviatino12]

Absolutely agree... reason #1 is also my #1 why I own this car I barely go fast, just put the top down and enjoys. Actually it makes this car to be a real safe one!!

[@andko00201]

Better review. Forget the bad. The car is awesome!

[@brandonbentley8532]

I have a 99 5 speed, incredible car in every way. The 87-99's have a dual row bearing that rearly fails too and with a muffler delete and good fluids it is a LOT of car for the money. I recommend Bilstien heavy duty shocks(best bang for buck) and Z-Max and Red Line oil and don't be afraid to rev to 6 grand every time you shift. Don't red line it all the time but don't be afraid to shift it higher up though. Awesome car!!!!

[@arricammarques1955]

IMS bearing failures, or water pump issues?

[@berkaytukel3321]

So if i buy 2001 or 2002 model there won't be bearing failures?

[@RichNet2]

Love my 98 Boxster.

[@cecilnoriega3172]

This is my 2001 Boxster S. What a blast to drive with the top up or down.

[@scottlittlejohn8300]

Cecil Noriega what brand is your front bumper? Is it Duraflex. I need to add one to my 97. It gives it a more modern look.

[@anthonyalvear6599]

My Boxster S 2004 tiptronic transmission, is realy very nice car, awesome engine, look magnificen, faster, exiting...I love it.

[@alsatch_]

Anthony Alvear yes great little cars Anthony happy motoring

[@vladimiralvarez1162]

Anthony Alvear I bought a 2001 s and its awesome.. they are cool reminds me of my 914

[@christurbo951]

I have a 996 turbo and a '97 boxster. I really like my boxster to just jump in and drive, it's fun! The turbo scrapes everywhere and I have to be really careful with it, but it's stupid fast.

[@roger9280]

986 are very nice cars at very good prices. They could use more power but that is OK. Need to have good maintenance.

[@alsatch_]

roger de vernisy yes Roger in the UK the prices are really good and low. Great little cars though.

[@kevinisaac9139]

Hi liked the video I own a 2003 face lift 2.7 and I love it just returned from Devon on short break plenty of room for the luggage and food and drinks

[@Wanderlusteren]

I was waiting for the cap to fly off

[@kingofthewestmidlands4049]

Should have kept it as it was with the Dynos on as has a bit of history to it

[@mrporsche4236]

I drove the 2.5 and 2.7.on the 2.5 if you are in second gear at 2000rpm and you floor it you will ahead of the 2.7 untill about 80 or 90 kmh because the gears are so close.and the same happens in third gear as well.the only way the 2.7 wins is in a drag race over the quarter mile but in the real world on the street the 2.5 is more fun and sporty

[@FastFoxx82]

Cool intro beat These cars are getting hard to ignore Especially since C5 vettes aren't getting the advantage of time making them more desirable. I'm American so this car and a V8 and it's a perfect daily if you ask me

[@hagbard72]

2:45 A Maita can do all that, and reliable to boot. Even cheap Porsche Boxsters cost over $10k cdn here in Canada

[@RichNet2]

Yea, but you have a Miata. Not a Porsche.

[@ulisesavila2879]

a miata will never rotate like a MR car, never, granted a good nc miata and newer will be as 90% of car that a 986 is.

[@cr3ep1ingbetrayal75]

You rock and so does your car!! 😀👍

[@johnshore3095]

I agree. 986's are great I love the older Porsche style interior and the mid-engined handling. Mine is a 2000 S 3.2 with GT3 alloys, GT3 leather bucket seats and Oettle exhaust.. I love mine too sounds these flat 6's sound amazing. 924's and 944's prices are mental prices and are tbh not as good cars to drive. My uncle had a 2002 Boxster and changed to a 993 911. He said the Boxster drove better. A drivers bargain tbh. Not cheap to run but a driving bargain especially if you can spanner and work on cars yourself :) Boxa.net 986forum have some great enthusiasts who know their stuff. I agree 8/10 with a sports exhaust maybe a 9.5 :) I also have a Honda DC2 Integra Type R and have had a Lancia Evo 2 in the past.

[@alsatch_]

Thanks John. I would love a 993 but money and all that. Yes there are a couple of niggles with the 986, but hey they are getting older now so we have to expect that, and it is also part of the fun. Your spot on about the exhaust, its just not quite there with the standard exhaust so an upgrade may be on the cards, more about that in the 5 things that suck video. Ill get some much hate for that video, but i really just want to point out a few things that arent so great. Coming in a few weeks.

[@christurbo951]

John Shore I've had a 944 and 944 turbo, they are a maintenance nightmare. The boxster drives very well. My 964 I had was the a blast to drive!

[@brandonbentley8532]

97-99 i meant

[@seansean3765]

Did you buy aero kit for this Porsche? Did you have to replace front bumper or just ad a lip to the factory front bumper ?

[@march3769]

IMS issues? About the same mortality rate as Corona Virus! Mines a 2000. Looks and drives amazing for a 20 year old car. Keep up with oil changes, and drive the crap out of it! IMS? - the good - prices are low if you are buying. The bad - prices are low if you are selling!

[@natemercy1449]

Would you say this is a good first car?

[@blacksheep7576]

I wouldn't recommend it as a first car. Maybe a second. The thing with these is, although they're cheap to buy, they still cost a lot to repair. Right off the bat my 996 C4 had a front crankshaft seal leak which resulted in a $4,000 repair with the addition of a clutch since the engine has to be pulled anyway.

[@arricammarques1955]

IMS Bearing failure, water pump, crankshaft leaks, etc. Porsche its like russian roulette of repairs.

[@k62346]

Im just concerned about the insurance for this. How much does the insurance roughly cost you per month or for the year??

[@johnmorefield5973]

What will i need to fit a Dab Pioneer into my 986 Boxster.Cheer's

[@Kroeber38]

I have a question. Are the Boxsters (or the overall Porsche brand for that matter) as reliable as some sources claim? A recent survey ranks the Porsche reliability as the second, following the Lexus on the top. I wonder if this is believable to Porsche owners.

[@Gianmarc]

Hey, great channel!! I saw in your e46 M3 video that the M3 was hurting your back. How is the 986 on your back? Thanks!

[@jackpontiac52]

Every time Justin Trudeau (Trudope), PM of Canada does or says something daft, I go for a Drive in my 1985 Alfa Spider ! A Porsche Boxster would work even better !

[@jivasini3770]

You don'y feel 220 hp on a Boxster??? You must have been born along with a Modena to say that!!! Boxster is just awesome in every aspect!

[@themancuniancandidate2744]

996 front bumper?

[@CHRIS198490]

this boxter is nice buy they saying was made for people who can not afford 911

[@MikeG-fo1lb]

You've become Magnus Walker all of a sudden !!

[@alsatch_]

bit less hair.

[@MikeG-fo1lb]

....and cleaner looking

[@marcelopalacios3424]

YOur audio??? I can't hear you....

[@SaggyShrimp]

Can i fit my golf clubs and bag in there??

[@CHRIS198490]

it never breaks ? more reliable than my yaris mk1 lol ?

[@joeyagosto3063]

nice, vid, I'd like to ask if somebody made a conversion on the steering whelle I own a Boxter S Titronoc and I'd like to change the bottons ( tiptronic ) and put 2 back paddle like Formula1 , any tips or link or info? Grtx from Holland, Ciao

[@alsatch_]

For anybody who is interested - I am GIVING away my Porsche Boxster for FREE in this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/q3jTm5ibeJ2Hm6M

[@davidmorgan8867]

FOR AROUND £ 3,000 , YOU'LL GET A CAR THAT'LL LAST YOU " A YEAR !? " . I WAS HOPING FOR IT TO BE DRIVEN DAILY, AND AS AN INVESTMENT, ONE YEAR ? ! .

[@MyBlueZed]

Boxster drivers without the 3.2L engine always say 2.7L is enough. 😉

[@alsatch_]

im saying its not that powerful - i.e it could do with a bit more powerful, but for power I have my 911, so for the boxster this is fine :-)

[@MyBlueZed]

Driver 81 You have a 911? I slink to the shadows abashed. 😲 👍🏻👍🏻

[@alsatch_]

I just sold my 991 911 about 3 weeks ago, and taking delivery of my new 911 in 2 weeks. Its all good I still love the boxster.

[@FredrikFridsten]

I think a 2.5 is enough. ;) (A 3.2, or rather a 996 3.4 engine would be awesome, though.)

[@TheWolvesCurse]

the thing why i bought my 2.7l 2003 model is this: i can't afford buying a replacementengine, and the models sub 3liter are least likely to get warped cylinderbores which cause catastrophic engine damage. the ims bearing issue will be adressed with a direct oil feed kit plus new bearing by tunersmotorsport.com oh and since i live in germany, i actually can enjoy the cars topspeed of 252km/h legally, which is quite enough for me.

[@flexpolice3825]

And if u buy it when it is already used its so cheap for A Porsche in great condision

[@desmondbaxter2449]

cant hear a thing turn up ur microphone

[@ssnobrakesable]

I loved my Boxster S until the motor blew up last week. Only had 49k miles. Even had an IMS upgrade. PORSCHE SUCKS.

[@chimaera1855]

Damnnn seriously??

[@zerofactor7871]

Sounds like a you problem, not a Porsche problem. These cars run long and strong if they're well maintained by a knowledgeable owner and serviced by Porsche-Certified mechanics when necessary. My money is on the engine failing due to something that was either unnoticed, improperly done or ignored and not because Porsche makes cheap engines that constantly, catastrophically fail.

[@victorsong8416]

@@zerofactor7871 Your willful ignorance is astonishing. After two Miatas (NB and NC) I got a 2004 986. I wasn't aware of the engine-destroying bearing problem when I bought it (44K miles). It has not blew the engine up - yet, but it likely will. It is built crudely. Yes, astonishingly crudely. It is overcomplicated. It is illogical, in fact, some features and acces (and lack of) just plain STUPID. YES, STUPID, German stupid. Porsche should taken apart some successful Japanese cars for guidance how to build a reliable logical construction car. It will accelerate faster than a Miata. But that's it. THAT is ALL. My 2006 NC Miata (only 2 years younger) was a far more sophisticaded car than this. The Miatas also handled BETTER! Yes, better. And the shifter... Oh my god, the 986's shiter is mushy junk compared to the 6 speed super slick short throw NC's shifter. BTW: I sold the Miatas b/c I left the US for 4 years. When I got back in January, I couldn't find any manual NC Miatas in a hurry. Wanna buy a 986? Let me know. I'm going back to the Miata/MX5; they're good for 200K miles - minimum - routinely. It is a CULT car for those, who are mesmerized by the Porsche name. I'm not, and was not, so I see, and WILLING to see the warts...

[@martinboulden3540]

Nice t shirt but polish that exhaust !

[@DRSmith-wq4td]

Sure you "stock" them

[@ianedmonds9191]

No boxster was ever on the market for 3k surely?

[@nimarama72]

Not a descent one anyway..

[@rishav98766]

a vedio about things he love bout a sports car.. doesnt mention accelaration.

[@altosack]

Rishav Bali -- That's certainly the case with me, even though I have a stock '98 2.5. I never drive it without revving it out in at least 1st and 2nd, at least once or twice. I will never get tired of that sound, and the acceleration is still fun, even if a Focus RS will pull on me (I haven't yet seen a Focus RS driver that wouldn't trade spots in a heartbeat !).

[@markymark-r]

PARDON? Can’t hear you. Too much noise and music!

[@elimoen3830]

He is saying Porsche wrong...it’s bothering me and probably other Porsche owners.

[@marquise9b]

Please pronounce Porsche properly. Pour-Cha! Then it will be 6 things I love.

[@cecilnoriega3172]

porsha

[@04dram04]

These are so cheap right now. I dont think you can get better car for the money

[@garypage9515]

terrible sound quality

[@KingCast65]

I can hear him just fine.

[@BUY_CRO_BEFORE_1DOLLAR]

Cheap phone you have

[@TheUnlistedOne]

music sucks

[@alsatch_]

Sorry ifoney. Next time I will telepathically enter your mind to see which music you like. Again, my sincere apologies.

[@fredgodsmark9855]

Your other video is why the Boxster sucks. Really dude?

[@bnastali]

Unfortunately, rearward viability is truly terrible in these otherwise cool car. I'll take my Mercedes SLK anytime over a Boxster.

[@ubamothereffer1]

Bill Nastali viability??!! Lol

[@ubamothereffer1]

Womens porsche....or gay dudes...

[@robthomas1673]

obviously you've never driven one

[@simonodell2103]

Ignorant twat

[@frankoch600]

yes and the logos falling off the wheels, trunk cables failing, headlight switches failing, never knowing if you will make it from point A to point B, do not buy this car to drive, buy it so you will have a job as part time mechanic.