Everything You Need To Know When Buying A PORSCHE BOXSTER (981 | 718 | 986

Everything You Need To Know When Buying A PORSCHE BOXSTER (981 | 718 | 986 | 987.2) BUYERS GUIDE

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@alanbagnall4578 11 ай бұрын

I own a 981 2.7 manual (red). It’s my second one - had a first edition 986 2.5 like 23 years ago (also red, manual). You can’t go wrong as long as you pick a good one. Service history is crucial… doesn’t need to be dealer, specialists are fine. Apart from that, use it a lot, life’s too short to sweat on mileage depreciation and all that sensible stuff!

@georgehenderson7378 10 ай бұрын

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@indio2710 10 ай бұрын

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@idacarr5393 9 ай бұрын

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@submariner65-mj4cd 7 ай бұрын

@@indio2710 Just don't buy a scan tool from him lol Also gets a mention on ian sellars YT Whitby video........

@jeffrey816 6 ай бұрын

Im looking to buy a boxster but the service history said that his first service was after 35.000 km, is that a big issue or any sort?

@foxlake6750 9 ай бұрын

I do the maintenance myself, oil change once a year, brake pads, coolant and brake fluid change. No issues, 987.2 with 25,000 miles….weekend car. Owned it from new.

@jonathanhughes5806 8 ай бұрын

As a 981 Cayman owner who daily drives mine, I agree with everything that was discussed in this video. Absolutely recommend a pre-purchase inspection from a knowledgeable Porsche mechanic. Also, keep in mind that you need to have the funds to maintain the car, not just buy it. If you have the funds and the desire to own and drive, I 1,000% recommend buying one. They really are absolutely fantastic pieces of machinery and a blast to drive.

@Bae_Cha 11 ай бұрын

That 987 is so beautiful

@Tjw1 8 ай бұрын

Drain holes 🤬. First time Porsche owner of a 986, from a specialist dealer, and the drain holes were clogged up. Yes, there's a module under passenger seat that got soaked, the hood arms went into panic mode overnight and the bill was nearly £2k. So definitely check them so they are clear. Looking for a 981 now, dont fancy the flat 4 of a 718 but i love the boxster, it puts a big smile on your face.

@JJL206 8 ай бұрын

You all in the UK have it so good… Boxsters and Caymans are a complete bargain compared to here in the US. The few tips I would share include: Get to know the owner as you are buying them as much as you are buying the car. Service and repair receipts matter. Always get a PPI from a Porsche specialist. And, invest in bringing the services up-to-date before you do anything else to the car. Don’t underestimate the base models. The 987.1 with the 2.7 motor is about as trouble free as you can get. They are relative bargain as everyone thinks they “need” the S model. In reality, you’ll have more fun in the base car, IMHO.

@TexasRiverRat31254 8 ай бұрын

I'll agree that the 2.7 base with a 5spd is great fun! Pulls 105 in 3rd just at redline and most places that is fast enough. Where I live there's a lot of narrow twisty back roads and the Cayman corners so well. If the sign for a corner shows 45 , 65 is easy and you can push much harder.

@considerthelilies91 23 күн бұрын

I probably made mistakes but looked at 100's of Boxsters and purchased an '04 (not the S) in 2008 with 50k. Still enjoying driving it and was my daily driver for 4 years (1,600 miles per month), rain or shine. It performs reliably in rain and I always felt safe. Running great at 170,000.

@parvinkukar1259 10 ай бұрын

Hi, great vid. I brought my first Porsche cayman 987 4 years ago and now my son drives it and so I got my self a Porsche Boxster 981 only a few weeks ago. No regrets on either. I purchased both from a garage, and I still had the inspection done as peace of mind. The 981 Boxster is so much more modern than the 987 cayman in terms of interior and exterior. But I do feel the cayman even though 7 years older handles at least 10% better than the boxster, due to the rigid roof. So something to note when buying Boxster vs cayman, but personally for me the open top motoring outweighs the difference in handling, which my personal choice. Anyway I own both and either will be great

@EnglishSpitfire 9 ай бұрын

I've been lucky enough to have been invited on three separate occasions to drive Porsches around their Silverstone track. I am a Porsche owner myself. It's an afternoon drive with lunch included. I've driven various 911s, Boxsters and Caymans. I have driven Boxsters/Caymans back to back. You literally drive the car around the track for a while, picking up speed as you gain confidence. I'm a regular Joe who loves all cars and I love speed, so eventually I was hurtling around the track reasonably quickly. You have a Porsche trainer with you in the passenger seat. You literally hop from one car to another... Boxster.. then Cayman.. back to Boxster.. Cayman.. whatever you like. Now, what I would say to you from my experience, driving those cars fast around a track for the entire afternoon is that I could perceive zero difference between them in handling, grip, speed etc. Both the Boxster and Cayman feel exactly the same. The only difference is that in one car you're sat within a hard top, whilst in the other you're in a soft top, that you can have down if you prefer. Maybe your seeing a difference between the 987 (more steering feel?) and the 981 rather than between the hardtop and soft top? Always worth remembering that the Cayman is a Boxster with a top added, rather than the other way around. It's just a coupe version of the Boxster. The boxster was designed to be sufficiently rigid in its design from conception, so adding a hard top should make little difference from a design pint of view.

@christianpratt 10 ай бұрын

Finchingfield - nice! I'm on my second Boxster, and I can't recommend them (any of them) highly enough. Intrinsically great cars, with Porsche's attention to engineering detail running throughout. Oh - and they go down an Essex lane very nicely indeed... 😀 There's little you can't learn from the internet about Boxsters, and almost every issue or quirk is well-documented and (relatively) easily resolved. The trick is to approach them with a planned maintenance attitude - actively look after them rather than lazily waiting for things to break or go wrong. And find a friendly specialist to help you keep on top of the basics - easy enough to do, and definitely spend a penny, save a pound!

@saffronhavunta3298 Жыл бұрын

Been thinking about buying a Porsche for a while but didn’t know what to look out for, this was a big help !!!

@xclear1874 9 ай бұрын

If you're interested in a 986 Boxster, I suggest watching the buyers guide made by Road and Race. He goes very in depth on all the variants and possible problems with the 986 at least.

@considerthelilies91 23 күн бұрын

My driving enjoyment would probably not exist without my independent shop guys. They get lots of homemade goodies every holiday

@institutmorningkiss 7 ай бұрын

I've had a number of top level Porsches. Yet my favorite is my base 986 2.5. True story

@RollingSlowMedia 7 ай бұрын

What makes this one so special?

@disturbingkreationz 10 ай бұрын

Good video mate. I am a Boxster owner of many years.

@lj86johnson24 7 ай бұрын

Last summer I purchased my 986 Boxster S 2003 (facelift) for £8,250. It has a great spec, good service history, matching hard-top and has only done 60k miles. I honestly can't imagine getting more car for the money. I'm not mechanically minded at all, so paid £250 for a pre-purchase inspection and report from an independent inspector (don't use AA, they're very poor). Great cars, unbelievable value at the moment.

@andrewsproson1410 6 ай бұрын

I think AA are fine on average family cars but on specialist cars they don’t have the knowledge.McLaren owner got £10K compensation off the AA as they missed a suspension issue.

@MK-su6eg 5 ай бұрын

2019, i got a 2006 boxster s, and did the usual replacements, tires,brakes, etc. and been loving it! Especially in paradise! Aloha from Hawaii, top down and on the bikini hunt! Yearound!

@BobC59 3 ай бұрын

Intro is spot-on. I had no idea about what this Porsche line was all about, but some test drives had me intrigued. I needed kore room for my aging, aching 6’1” frame than my s2000 offered, and anything over 39 minutes in my NB Miata resulted in back and hip pain for an hour afterward. So my interest was more about a larger sports car that was still light and nimble. I ended up buying a 2014 Cayman S sixteen months ago and have been smitten ever since. What a car! I thought a F430 was my target dream car if I could swing it, but this comes so close in so many ways (and has dealer support worldwide) at 1/3 the price. Better yet, I figure a 981 GTS spec’d the way I want it would come so close to a 430, I would be just as happy - all things consider - as if I had gotten the Italian stallion. The Cayman/Boxster line is truly a special line of sports cars with few peers.

@pauljoyquilter359 2 ай бұрын

I love my 981 Cayman. We recently did a Sth Island tour (here in NZ) and had a superb time. We did a day when we left the hotel at 7am and drove till 11pm with stops for meals and gas, but got home with zero aches and pains or fatigue - just a stunning touring car.

@christianwagner2849 11 ай бұрын

As someone who had a few Boxsters - always go for the S or GTS and always for the facelift. Whatever else you do won't matter that much.

@gordonfrank 25 күн бұрын

Really like the format of this video. Enjoyed hearing what regular Posche owners had to say.

@huwjones5879 11 ай бұрын

That 986 is lovely.

@scottsmith7337 3 ай бұрын

I have a 2013 981 2.7 it’s best car I’ve ever owned

@jerrybradshaw9805 4 ай бұрын

Some good info on here. Useful to be aware of windrow drop when iced up. Not mentioned was don't operate the roof when temperature is 10 Deg C or lower. Battery drain can be an issue if not regularly used. A Bosch AGM battery has cured that for me. Recommended at relatively low cost. Zunsport grills mentioned are definitely a good insurance to protect front condensers.

@wellrunsports1 Жыл бұрын

Hey Trevor, I would say if it is your first Boxster / Cayman it might be safer buying from a good reputable Porsche Specialist then you have some cover. I'm fortunate enough to own a 981 Cayman S and I love it. They sound and drive outstanding. Whatever you do get one with the PSE spec, especially on the 981 variant. Good luck T your videos just keep getting better :-) Well done gents.

@bashlove9641 2 ай бұрын

Boxster is still my all time fav ride I owned. Fast enough and aggressive in sports+ mode. It was more emotional than it was fast. I had faster cars in a straight line but the Boxster engine behind ur head was special. Very nice car to own. It kind of made me feel a 911 was too expensive and too much for what I actually needed day to day. It made the competition such as the Z4 and TT seems like hairdresser cars. Get the S version if u do buy, its worth the upgrade. I had a standard before it and the S was just so much more for not that much more money.

@paulviljoen16 11 ай бұрын

The boxster is awesome - I was looking for a cayman, but ended up getting a boxster. Given how amazing the engine sounds the cabrio is the winner.

@RollingSlowMedia 11 ай бұрын

What engine did you go for?

@paulviljoen16 11 ай бұрын

2.7 engine - more than enough power to have fun on the road

@leeh6816 3 ай бұрын

Great video and really helpful to hear the opinions of current owners. Some real gold in this video and v helpful as i look for my first porsche. 👍

@MrRoyck10 Жыл бұрын

First thing you need a Porsche slush funds, I have £2500 for my 987.2 Cayman, buy cheap buy twice!

@jonfrench7133 10 ай бұрын

Lovely video. Once you get behind the wheel nothing else will do 👍

@jameswilkinson150 3 ай бұрын

I’ve owned the flat six 718 Boxster GTS and the 2.5 GTS and in my opinion I’ve found the 2.5 GTS is the best, despite what all the journo’s tell you. No, the sound isn’t quite as nice (although there are level pop’s and crackles on lift off) as the flat six BUT with an after market exhaust it’s a better car IMO and seems to pull better and gives an all round nicer driving experience.

@leebuckles2364 Жыл бұрын

My 987.1 is a daily no garage and i cant fault it

@stevekovacs6250 2 ай бұрын

Use alcohol instead of warm water on deicing your windows as it evaporates rather than migrating causing other issues.

@timmusick9875 Ай бұрын

Well done, very informative!

@progpuss 5 ай бұрын

Bought a brand new 981 boxster in 2014 in 2017 sold it bcuz of financial problems, miss it badly , it was basic model and cost 44k .

@Milan-fl4uk 9 ай бұрын

Saving up to buy a 2015-2017 Boxster in April so this was so helpful thank you!! You should do more Boxster videos!! I’m subbed now regardless 😅

@olivedrab 8 ай бұрын

Just curious why not a 2013 or a 2014? Asking since I’m in the market myself

@Milan-fl4uk 8 ай бұрын

@@olivedrabopen to them too but if I can get parts 2-3 years newer for only an extra few thousand I figured it’d be worth it… but yeah I have my search from 2013 onwards since there’s so few out there too!!

@donkeyshot8472 7 ай бұрын

@@olivedrab the porsche 981 boxster/cayman (2012-2016) is definitely the sweet spot for these cars: any year will do, but your focus should be on mileage and regular maintenance. later 718 models reverted to four cylinders, with (even) more electronics; so best to stay away from those. the earlier 987 series cars have the bonus of being the last with hydraulic steering before the 981 moved to fully electronic; but this (minor) disadvantage is more than made up for by the better, more aggressive look of the 981. however, keep in mind that prices are rising rapidly for 981s...and for good reason.

@olivedrab 7 ай бұрын

@@donkeyshot8472 I had a chance to drive both the 981 and recently the 718. Agree that the 981 is the move. More aggressive sounding. Gotta get be behind a wheel of a 987 to compare the steering though. But either way I like the look of the 981 more, like you said.

@DavidHarris8 Жыл бұрын

Well done Trevor!

@hawaiirealmedia5610 3 ай бұрын

Nicely shot and graded

@RollingSlowMedia 3 ай бұрын

Thanks

@nigelha3699 11 ай бұрын

no manual vs auto discussion

@EnglishSpitfire 9 ай бұрын

Just to add my twopence, I would say that the standard exhaust note of Porsches is wonderful. By that I mean you do not need to seek out a car with the "sports exhaust(pse)". The standard exhaust is simply great as it is - loud and rorty and as you accelerate the engine screams through that exhaust. The sports exhaust adds artificial "pops and bangs".. sounds like the car has bad flatulence.. but do you really want that? Personally, I find it irritating, and dare I say it, something you'd hear coming out of the back of a Fiesta with a big exhaust driven by an 18 year old. I think it's awful. But if that's what you like.. pop..popping down the road, then get a sports exhaust, otherwise don't bother.

@RossWhite-u5s 8 ай бұрын

The good R11 guys 👍🏻 know them well finchingfield

@briteize136 Жыл бұрын

Nice one! However, now I have dilemma, 996 C4 or a 986...

@RollingSlowMedia Жыл бұрын

If you need rear seats maybe for storage I'd go for the 996

@kingallison3880 10 ай бұрын

Hello Trevor I too am thinking of getting a Porsche, Looking at the 987 model. Have you bought on as yet? If what have you got. Cheers

@RollingSlowMedia 10 ай бұрын

No not yet. I'm considering a project car for the channel. Still deciding what to do. Keep us updated on what you get.

@DarkstarDarth 7 ай бұрын

The only thing I know is what a great choice I made getting an MX5 Grand touring😎👌

@vr4junkie385 5 ай бұрын

Did you want a boxster ?? I’m looking at the MX5 also

@DarkstarDarth 5 ай бұрын

@@vr4junkie385 ...sure I did but common sense came into play. The MX5 with almost 200hp at 2300lbs, rear wheel drive, 6 speed manual and the deal maker zero worries mechanically. Test drive one.

@vr4junkie385 5 ай бұрын

@@DarkstarDarth I been looking at those too new and price point and they look sexy but it’s allot smaller than a boxster isn’t it the boxster is small to me already

@josephfernandes9039 7 ай бұрын

Which model is the dark grey one RA18UYT?

@donkeyshot8472 7 ай бұрын

that`s the present-day porsche boxster 718, in production since 2016. the disadvantage of the car is the reversion to four cylinders, with a loss of the typical porsche six-cylinder sound note, more reliance on electronics and generally higher prices. for boxster/caymans, the sweet spot is definitely the 981 model (2012-2016): best-looking of them all, too.

@josephfernandes9039 7 ай бұрын

@@donkeyshot8472 thank you ☺️