Driving Across America In A Porsche Boxster! [Part 2]

Join me for Part 2 of my cross-America road trip in my 2002 Porsche Boxster S!
In this episode, I deal with the battery/alternator issue and head in to the desert.
Watch Part 1 of the adventure here:
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[@benclarke6177]

I cannot fathom that you put all this together yourself - this is literally “tv quality” production that would normally take a huge team, a bunch of time, and money - the fact you smashed this out is really amazing…!

[@p____p4tel]

Watching this with production glasses on.... it is excellent and waaaay above solo youtuber levels of editing and drone image taking.

[@ervandam]

this

[@markthoughtswithukrainemas2072]

I thought you were talk rubbish ,, but after watching it I agree with you 100% .. very good quality , how he does the shots its just him in car ,,

[@paulscott4058]

@@markthoughtswithukrainemas2072because Sam is a perfectionist. He always has been . Just amazing

[@matt1081]

If he does indeed do this solo then I’m very impressed (of which I am with most of, if not all of his content). Taking the footage is one thing, particularly shots of him driving by or leaving a car park, where presumably he just leaves the camera rolling on its own…..and hopes it remains when he goes back to get it 😂. However stitching it all together must be the hard part and without taking anything away I would assume at this stage that Sam has a person / small team working away on it for him to review and sign off before it goes live. He may even have a small crew with him on trips, you never know :-). As with the first video, I thoroughly enjoyed this one. Unfortunately it was inevitable that it was the alternator. From experience, batteries rarely die when the car is running, it’s more after they’ve been left unused in the heat (which happens in my part of the world quite frequently).

[@clausphillipresberg7042]

Over 600k subscribers are huge, but I just don't understand why you do not have millions?! STG are on many levels the best automotive KZbin channel out there... 🙌

[@caps4lifeov8]

Sam doesn’t play the KZbin game of buying lambos but he’s constantly had views over the last decade. That pays more in the long run imo

[@fit_pharmd4830]

I honestly think it’s bc he is harsh on brands he doesn’t like. He is not the type to say positive things about a car manufacturer for the sake of views or sponsorships. Therefore, his channel is not a favorite to the KZbin algorithm and it doesn’t push his channel onto many ppls pages

[@tn18977]

If he can't tell the difference between a battery failure and an alternator failure, then this is a travel channel not an automotive channel.

[@Kempy89]

​@@tn18977this may come as a shock to you, but some people can enjoy cars without knowing their workings inside out. In fact, most don't.

[@05Elantra98GSGang]

He is smart with his money an TBH I would be the same way I love older vehicles an would stick with them maybe one brand new vehicle but other than that nah

[@pruett89]

What I love the most about Sam is his perspective. Even when he has gripes or a bit of a shock, he is still so grateful and sees the new experience as unique and an opportunity for growth and fun. I just love that outlook on life.

[@Kempy89]

And it's a breath of fresh air in the car KZbinr world... There's so much entitlement and self importance from some other KZbinrs that shall remain unnamed.

[@mattmorris2867]

Easy to be like that on camera.

[@pruett89]

@@mattmorris2867 Do you feel like Sam is faking it? I’ve always got the sense he’s being genuine after several years of watching.

[@GTFour]

Easy when you’re made of money and those costs are just meh whatever

[@davesloat9006]

Western road trips in a sports car are truly a national treasure!

[@johnjoseph911]

Sam this trip was a breath of fresh air! Anyone could grab a Boxster, sort the belts and tyres then nip across all those stunning States. You don’t need to spend £100k plus to live your best life… All credit to Porsche for building them to last, and this was a supposed period of corner cutting!

[@MichaelFrederickPhoto]

The grand canyon is beyond words, you will never feel more insignificant than standing on the edge. I got emotional at its grandness.

[@lkajiess]

It’s remarkable how something can be a profound experience for so many people, while others will just say, ‘Oh, that’s neat,’ and move on. The folks who feel emotional and humbled are my kind of people. I’m not a religious man, but if I were, I couldn’t think of a better example to point to as proof of God’s grandeur.

[@AndyWJP]

I met an American woman in Japan from Flagstaff city which is near the Grand Canyon, so I was excited to get her impression of the GC yet she claimed never to have gone there. Unbelievable!

[@Tmrfe0962]

Thanks. I heard about this trip on SCR, spikes car radio…& have thoroughly enjoyed traveling with you. In the spring of ‘25 I will be doing this trip in a boxster as well. My retirement gift to myself after 38 years. Am so looking forward to this. Thank you again. Cheers!

[@randallmilton]

Everyone saying he’s been “ripped off” has never owned a Porsche. I think if you shopped around it’s about a $1800-2000 set of repairs. A $500 premium to squeeze him in same day and likely work late and/or early the next day isn’t crazy at all. Labor is $185 and $195 per hour at the new dealers near me in the Midwest just as a reference point.

[@strangerdanger8462]

My thoughts exactly. I'm in the DFW metroplex and I thought the pricing he got was fair, given the circumstances.

[@UmmahGuidance]

Still expensive for an alternator change and knock sensor?? I woulda thought $1000.. couple of hours job and some parts..but then I don't know USA

[@brandonnhol]

@@UmmahGuidance It's a Porsche lol, $1,000 is extremely low imo.

[@adogmcdizzle]

Whenever Hoovie and the like talk about cost of repairs it seems huge compared to the UK, so doesn't surprise me; but still a bit shocking when I'd probably have fixed it myself for a few hundred sterling.

[@rckrckrckrck]

It’s high. I guess a convenience charge.

[@tomasso911]

Boxster with the red rock canyon in the background gives old school Need for Speed vibes. Love it 👍

[@googleuser2170]

I could watch 1000 hours of road trips in the American West and never tire of seeing it.

[@TGCREken]

Still drive my 1999 Boxster every day. Love it.

[@alexandervanwyk7669]

Great show Sam. Thanks. I'm still driving my '98 986 daily in SA. Now on 250k (kms), its still pure joy and maintained by myself like brand new. Love it to bits.

[@paulwells3110]

STG is the best KZbin station 👍😁

[@lemargunn8281]

You always forget how beautiful your own country looks until you see it through someone else's eyes

[@vinceliu4138]

I seriously struggle to understand why you are not over a million subs?! Sam your content is bang on! keep up the great videos mate 👍👍

[@BestRemixesOnlyVol3]

This is how I want to live my life. Taking my Porsche for a trip, with friends, seeing all these beautiful places the world has to give to us. Man, that was a great video, thank you for taking us along with you.

[@archiebrown6407]

As a videographer, your content is superb. Far beyond other KZbin channels yet alone solo ones!!!

[@javongogh4457]

Thanks Sam. My wife and I are watching in bed with our morning coffee.. loving the trip so far .

[@omarmatin1052]

Seen Through Glass is definitely the best car KZbin channel. Such beautiful camera work as always. Lovely to see a channel that isn’t obsessed with rattling off 0-60 times.

[@samjoiner2226]

Sam, I can’t even begin to imagine how much work went into this (and all of the others) video. Amazing photography, videography, editing, production etc. To echo all of the other comments, it’s incredibly impressive the amount of work that goes into producing one of these videos. Also, from one new dad to another, I’m sure you are missing your family, so i hope you have a great trip and thank you for making this content!

[@guitarmatt191]

I hope you're really proud of these last two videos Sam - some of your best on the channel to date. Really enjoyed watching them! 😊

[@joeaza544]

I have a Cayman 981 GT4 which I don't think I will ever sell. Now, I want to buy a pre-owned, good quality Boxster and drive it across the US specifically because of this video. Amazing production and editing. This is really a "Hall of Fame" video from what I presume is a not-professional KZbin provider.

[@waynemattson2187]

Truly spectacular! You have absolutely outdone yourself with this episode. Better than anything else on KZbin or TV.

[@ThisiscoolGAMES]

Awesome work Sam on this whole US road trip - loving the content! Just need a “Team STG” hat now 😂

[@JuliuszBaczynski]

this is good oldschool STG content, absolutely love it, went to america this summer and just was an epic experience

[@brucecoudrey1246]

Beautiful cinematography!!

[@davlllll]

Hola Sam, quiero agradecerte con todo mi corazón que hayas compartido esta aventura con nosotros. Te sigo hace años, muchas veces no coincido contigo pero en este viaje en particular, me he sentido demasiado conectado con todo lo que nos has mostrado. En este momento me encuentro acompañando a mi mamá, quien está enferma, probablemente en sus últimos días de vida después de enfrentar un cancer de cerebro muy agresivo. Mi vida ha cambiado mucho desde que esto pasó, en muchos sentidos ha sido una oportunidad única de devolver todo el amor que me dio cuando era niño y cuidarla con todo mi amor, tiempo y recursos. Todo esto te lo cuento para que sepas que durante estos dos vlogs de tu viaje por Estados Unidos, me sentí acompañándote en esa aventura por esos escenarios tan bellos y me he convencido de realizar un viaje próximamente, cuando las circunstancias se presten, lo más parecido que pueda. Gracias a ti salí de la rutina del cuidado y recorrí 3.400 millas en un Boxter negro con rines cromados

[@BT05003]

awesome photography that captured the scenery spectacularly... lovin it !!

[@maxlyndonjones11]

The music choice throughout this is world class

[@felixb9146]

Stunning trip, as well as the narration and video content!

[@danielheathcote5625]

Sam, this is one of my favourite videos you’ve done. Thank you so much for sharing this. Ii loved the glamming experience. This episode brought back many happy memories. Done so much of this bit of your trip myself. I had a magical time in monument valley, riding horses for 2 days with Navajo Indians. Glad to have been taken back with you. Wish my friend pip could have watched this with me.

[@BMW7series251]

That's a lot of scenery Sam! Fantastic! Thanks for sharing. Enjoy Monterey M8. Cheers, John. UK.

[@kamaldeen6375]

Great video, this is the kind of trip that any true car enthusiast, could take, since it should not cost the earth, and yet be a great adventure.

[@kierancousins2986]

Was having a stressful day in work this video really chilled me out just what I needed it’s got me looking for flights to the states

[@absarokaporscheadventures4148]

Thanks for giving the 986 Boxster some love! I've had my 01S almost twenty years. Its a wonderful car to drive and as you discovered, 4K RPM and above is the sweet spot for fun and a big smile. wait until you hit Highway 1 in California. Enjoy the journey.

[@BRAN911]

What a lovely road trip in a good old Boxster 986. Spectacular shots and some nice little "christmas lights in the display" scary moments. Amazing, Sam. Can't wait for part 3.

[@SWatchik]

Insane videography in this one. Can't believe its just you behind the camera and in front doing it all. One of your best videos yet

[@rizwanuddin7564]

I could have watched for another hour. You have a way to document your stories that keeps us hooked. Looking forward to seeing the rest of your experiences on this journey.

[@EvanLikesDrums]

These videos feel like a throwback to Drive The World. For a one man operation, these are seriously high quality videos. Loving them.

[@sibunit38]

I like your optimism quote: I guess its part of the ADVENTURE!!!

[@iainlyons]

Loving the Kara and Nate style coffee montage😂. This is exactly what I’m here for, great cars on great roads going to cool locations and accommodation. Superb Sam

[@belhedizied8937]

Usually i just watch KZbin videos, maybe like but rarely comment, but i think you deserve all the support you can get seeing the things you've been through, keep going sam ❤

[@AlexSantiago-ql9qw]

You’ve done an amazing job putting this together, felt like I was with you the whole way! Makes me want to do a similar trip myself

[@micahstory]

Nothing more American than a cross-country road trip! I love these kinds of videos…you should do more when you get back to the UK!

[@johnT5]

In the past 14 years my wife and I have purchased 10-12 Porsches (all used). Of those 6 have needed a new battery right off the bat. Like 4 have died within 48 hours of purchasing. Including two Cayman S's and a GT4. And I also specifically owned your make/model/year of your Boxster S and the only problems I ever had with it was electrical. LOL. Great vid. That little 2002 is just a gem.

[@cuypers1984]

This trip till now is the best hour on KZbin I've ever seen

[@memomomomomo185]

Action, adventure, beauty and even mild peril, this deserves an Oscar!!

[@danielmcgraw7908]

For those of us who REALLY enjoy a ride in the car (I spent 25 years driving tractor-trailer across this country and never saw anything but the interstate, with an occasional treat), you should share that itinerary. Some of those views are intriguing.

[@jameswass817]

I did a similar trip with my parents when I was 15 and I’ve been dying to go back ever since. Moab and Utah has my heart 🌵

[@tomashley5869]

I can’t say how much I enjoyed this roadtrip. Was out west myself 12 years ago, and Grand Canyon left me speechless as did the numerous viewpoints and the breathtaking landscape. Great car to do it in. Cheers, Tom

[@johnfarris5439]

Good god man. I’ve been watching your channel for years and this is just top notch stg. Amazing work. Amazing story telling. Just amazing.

[@mtnvalley9298]

Thanks for the entertainment Sam! Enjoy the shows

[@CleanFinish2023]

You absolutely smashed it out of the park with this one, this should be on TV.👏

[@ThePublisher-jl6bz]

There’s nobody I enjoy seeing nerding out more than Sam… keep it up!

[@miscent107]

Thank you for showing that we don't need to buy an expensive youtube clickbait car to enjoy such a road trip. Although the Boxster is still not cheap for a lot of us, it is in reach to buy and enjoy. Btw awesome camerawork as usual!

[@richardenriquez5932]

Amazing content I enjoyed watching this I don’t know why this channel still didn’t reach 1M subscribers

[@Wirenfeldt1990]

Always lovely to see footage from Goodvibes.. RIP Nicole..

[@Snarge22]

I love the road trips that Seen Through Glass, Harry Medcaff, and a couple of others do. Wonderful experiences.

[@danzhangmagic]

this kind of content is the reason why STG is my favorite automotive content creator, sam in my opinion is the most down to earth guy ever!!

[@jameshampton8730]

You're absolutely right about the grand canyon. For me it was breathtaking Ács made me ponder on life and discovered there was life before and after the grand canyon

[@NaturallyAspirated]

Unbelievable quality videos Sam! We had a similar issue with a 996 Turbo on our channel! But... it took a Porsche main dealer wayyyy longer to fix and even more in cost! Looking forward to more videos!

[@mgammeren]

Sam, awesome job with this one. Could have been an 3 part with this crossing the country for sure. Guess you have enough footage to do that. The quality of this all is just amazing.

[@MdbShanghai]

Amazing video mate. This is such high class entertainment. You deserve much more followers.

[@audiman879]

One of your best content in a while really enjoying this series!

[@robertdouglas5926]

Loving this trip, been missing a good STG road trip

[@martinallison2012]

Enjoyed this mate. Delighted you done it in the boxter as it lets us with a more modest budget see what fun can be had 👍

[@Jules111]

Sam you really are pushing the boundaries of quality in this video. I enjoyed every second of it. Thank you.

[@herrfinke1]

Quick trick I'm sure someone else has mentioned. An easy quick check to see if it's the alternator or not: Start the car, take off the negative cable while it's running. If the car dies, it's the alternator. If it continues to run, its the battery or something else, but not the alternator. You can touch the negative cable with your bare hands, just not negative and positive at the same time! haha

[@reidconti]

As a jaded American from out west, the Grand Canyon is truly staggering. We like to say “the lawyers would never allow that” but there’s nothing from stopping you from falling in basically anywhere in the park. I didn’t visit until I was almost 40 and it was still way better than I expected.

[@dangerpowers123]

Really enjoying this series of travel vlog videos. As a fellow Boxster 986 S owner, also black with grey leather. Love your positivity. Safe travels 😁 - Steve (UK)

[@johnswanson6790]

Of all the British auto vloggers, Sam and STG have truly risen to the top. The cinematography, the sound tracks, narration are all the crème de la crème. I no longer listen to the other guys, their channels being a bit to steroid infused and totally unrelatable. Congrats Sam, and thank you for staying the course! Continued success.

[@natbarron]

If you love Sam (like I do), check out Cars With Luke (Switzerland based). Very similar with beautiful cinematography!

[@gamechanger8382]

Sam next time you’re in Utah you should pop into the Swinging steak! They even have rooms

[@thomastirapelle]

this series of videos is simply spectacular, it's not a 911 but it's still a Porsche, what vibes! and what a view! 🤩

[@davidwright5360]

Well done Sam for doing this journey without a team behind you unlike some on here.

[@longbeachcarguy]

Takes me back to 2006 when I moved from Detroit to LA with my 996 C4S. Driving across the USA is awesome! Enjoy!

[@michaelwroten9630]

You should have at least 2 million subscribers, your production is top notch!

[@andrewbox8984]

OUTSTANDING video Sam!!!!! I've done road trips across Canada/USA a couple of times, just like yours so far, absolutely epic!!!! Looking forward to watching the rest of your journey.

[@BaldHorsePower.]

That was a really well shot video, kudos to you for capturing it during a long road trip with a hiccup! And that glamping tent is right up my street 😍

[@pollatso]

Belts alternator wiring labour suppose it’s not that bad a price considering it’s an import car & you got it done priority.. great content really enjoying this road trip 👍👍🙏🇬🇧

[@ulphy07]

I have to say Sam, I have been watching you for years and somehow you keep raising the bar. Such a wonderfully crafted video. Awesome work!

[@PeterKirton-nu9iv]

Agree with you about the Grand Canyon you have to see it to truly appreciate it. I had pre booked a 20 min helicopter flight when I went but as I was on my own I was offered a one hour flight with another group for no extra cost which was amazing.

[@marklawrence6433]

Best channel by far, continue living the dream ! 😊

[@sadubone]

great editing job. was a delight to watch. I have always loved the older Boxster. Still trying to find one. Can't wait for next week.

[@patkeen8668]

Great work and thanks for putting all this together. Especially enjoyed your music selection!

[@stevelee8437]

You made a great choice for this drive! Fun and practical and most of all, reliable - other than rat chewed wires to cause the only issues. Looking forward to seeing more of this epic journey.

[@discoverlight]

What a dream to drive about America like that. Great vid and glad you fixed the little issue with the boxster.

[@dansutherland70]

The quality of these videos is off the scale. Brilliant. 🙏

[@Resist_Oppression]

You get to the car meet and end the video? This is a car channel!!! Enjoyed the quality of the videos.

[@JamesFear]

Brilliant couple of vids Sam. I had one of those Porsches. had a few fab roadtrips in it. Made me want to get another!!

[@G1installs]

Love it. Sounds like another STG driving tour needs to be organised for 2025! 😮

[@stevelovescars]

I have a black 1999 Boxster (2.5L). After watching this I now need to find some time for a cross-country road trip. Beautifully filmed, by the way.

[@kriskalpa]

really outstanding production quality. a trip we should all make at some point while we can, love the Boxster too that's why I watched this. FWIW I think the Green M3 could be a GT edition, pretty rare.

[@shawnbramble538]

Oh my goodness, I felt like I just watched a movie… so well done , amazing video!!

[@AutoPilotgogogo]

Your sense of adventure is inspiring, Sam. Thanks for bringing us along!

[@JuanLopez-kw9of]

Great video! the editing with the music was amazing. This brought back memories of taking my family on a 7 state 10 day National Park roadtrip during the pandemic. No phones were allowed so you can imagine the outrage from my teenage kids . We also experienced some minor car issue (a/c failed in Nevada in July) Put the memories were priceless and by the end the kids wanted to plan the next trip.

[@AlexSmith-de2le]

Thoroughly enjoyed this video Sam!

[@colesalegna1248]

great series sam. Glad to see you having a great time exploring america!

[@lunabouch]

Excellent. My 2000 BOXSTER loves to drive and drive. Your adventure has given me wanderlust!

[@jeffamburgey7485]

Above excellent video, very well done. I discovered the Boxster almost by accident several years ago. Mine is a base 01 that was like new, one owner, 35k mile car. I did pay a premium for condition and mileage. With that said, I have never enjoyed a car more. How these are not more well-regarded remains baffling to me. I will not sell mine and drive it regularly and still marvel at how good it is.

[@pt99810]

Exceptional filming & production quality, with really interesting content. Even the soundtrack is cool. Great stuff, thank you! Shame about the high repair costs, but at least the garage did a fine job and maintained Porsche brand's established practice of overcharging .

[@jackleonard2088]

Thank you for taking us on your adventures. Really enjoyed this series. Also enjoyed your guest appearance on spikes podcast.

[@shawndolan3704]

ThanKs, Sam. So much fun to see you driving through my old stomping grounds (the 4 corners) in my car (I have a black '03 boxster S). Really enjoying this series of videos.