Here's What A Porsche Cayman Boxster 981 Is Actually Like After 60,000 Miles

[@philipjc1]

After 4 BMWs, I ordered a Boxster S with Duel Clutch transmission in July of 2013. The car arrived October of 2013 and a 2014 model. This has been my daily driver for going on 10 years with 88K miles. There have been NO mechanical problems, no rattles or squeaks with this car. As fun to drive as the first day it arrived. As a added bonus it gets up to 32 mph on the highway. Truly amazing car. 😊

[@bmcallister1974]

@@philipjc1 I’ve had the same experience. Bought my 2014S in 2018 with only 3000km on it. 50,000km later no issues. Just oil changes and tires

[@shoshaunnagragg6145]

I just purchased a 2015 981 and it was meticulously cared for and only 46,900 miles. It is absolutely fantastic and I love it. Been seeing lots of videos and hearing how the 981 is being very sought after since it is the best of the series at that time.

[@AnSo-y8w]

The 981 was the pinnacle of the cayman range. Incredible quality and the best looking and sounding model

[@Encourageable]

Until the 718 came along.

[@ikigai47]

@@Encourageable - with it's 4 cylinder boxer engine? Yeah... I'll take classic flat 6

[@pauljoyquilter359]

Love my 2015 981 GTS - as you correctly point out… it never fails to put a big grin on your face! Mine has done 33000kms, and I do all servicing myself. So far nothing major, just coils and oils.

[@usa91b]

I really appreciate your videos. I have been a Porsche fan since I was a little kid and rode in my uncle's 911 Carrera (approximately 1978-1980 time frame). From that moment I knew I wanted one. I had my heart set on a nice 911 but my bank account can't quite support it so after researching settled on a 2014 Cayman S manual (absolute requirement for me). I love it! It puts a smile on my face every time I look at it and especially when I drive it. Your videos have helped me tremendously and have appreciated the education. Keep up the good work.

[@joefields719]

I can't wait to own and drive a 981

[@jamesf3801]

Joe did you get one yet? When you do it is a thrill to drive.

[@bmcallister1974]

Best car available in its price range. Period.

[@williamjackson5357]

Porsche Cayman is the best car in the world that sensible many can buy 💯🏎

[@-BuddyGuy]

Yup I bought one recently, 2013 2.7 PDK. Exceeded my expectations completely. It doesn't feel compromised, packed with features that are really smartly designed. And kids are taking photos of it outside the house, which I didn't expect at all. It's a truly special car for completely normal money.

[@bmcallister1974]

@@-BuddyGuy I bought a loaded 2014S in 2018 with only 3000km on it. 50,000km later, it still puts a smile on my face every time I drive it.

[@allanedwards9955]

I'm new to your video and loving the way you explain possible Porsche problems to the layman. Big thumbs up!

[@cfzippo]

30,000 miles on my now, with all service done and up to date. Oil change at least every 6 months and 5000 miles. Absolutely love my 2016 981 GTS

[@Baerchenization]

I have a late 2015 and I recently did a PDK service, as I think 12 years is a really long interval and now is about half time down. I had this done at Porsche, because I did not want to mess with the warranty with this complicated service. In hindsight, that was a mistake. I got the feeling that they hadn't done one before, well, because neither 981 nor 991 are officially due yet. So the thing is that there are two circuits, one for the gears, one for the clutch. You cannot properly do the clutch without Porsche diagnostics, even the absolute dudes in the forums have that done at Porsche, who normally do everything DIY. Now, Porsche did not do a flush, but a simple drain, i.e. half the sauce is still in there. And as far as I can tell, they did not do the clutch part. So I would recommend finding a Porsche specialist who has a Mahle flush machine that can flush Porsche, and obviously someone who has done it before...

[@clu4u]

I need to do my 981 Spyder oil change, I’ll get an oil analysis too

[@TheTravisTube]

Bought one of these bad boys new in ‘15. Dark blue metallic w/ 32k miles on the odometer today. Still own it. Still track it. Still love it. 😎

[@BuckMcAntlerson]

Porsche House. Onto channel name #5? Your videos are always good no matter what you call the channel.

[@uweheinrich6784]

We all like your reading material.....the 981 is great too...

[@WopArse]

Great video as ever, please keep them coming, love seeing the Cayman. 😎

[@amaj7313]

I really enjoy your videos. You are more eloquent and concise than Shmee and less verbose than JayEmm!! I've subscribed😁

[@hijack4661]

The car lifter is awesome!😮

[@vartechinc]

84k on my 981s purchased it with 74k. As soon as I got it I did a full service plugs,coils,belts,x73,pse and all fluids. Now I am doing full leather interior gt4 spoiler and side scoops. Sport mirrors.

[@knn3th]

GT4 spoiler and side scoops on an S? Why would you do that? It's an S, not a GT4 and people who know the difference, will know. Those who don't know the difference don't care... A Porsche Cayman S 981 is nothing to be ashamed about.

[@BadMannerKorea]

@@knn3th People are ridiculous. They buy these cars and just aesthetically ruin them.

[@ElCid_86]

I just washed my Pure White 981C and couldn’t believe how dirty it was. The white actually does bud the dirt pretty well! Put some grille guards over those radiators and on the side intakes-you’ll be amazed at how much crap accumulates on them.

[@Mo-cs4qr]

Great informative video 👍Original wheels would look good too

[@hermes3883]

Iv never related to anything quite to strongly as "it's like a drug and a therapy at the same time. It's hard to explain unless your in one, driving it, at full pelt" hahaha love your work thanks mate.

[@RobertSmith-bh5cv]

Really well done video. Should be required viewing for all KZbinrs. What brand are the portable lifts/jacks you are using to raise the car?

[@A861967]

Nice information, try this again after 100k , 😊 as most of people will be looking at these then.

[@BatDimen]

I have like 35k on my 2016 Cayman Black Edition. I do all the recommended stuff and runs like new still. In fact, it gets better with age.

[@knn3th]

Still love my 2015 981 base every day!! You should give your steering wheel and door handles a thorough clean though. Clean leather doesn't shine like that, so that's alle palm sweat and skin oil we are seeing there 😉😉

[@cayman9815]

hello what about PDK visual inspection and PDK oil change ?

[@Baerchenization]

I like to remember the front tyres popping in the cold was basically an issue with the original Pirelli N0 tyres, while e.g. the PS4S don't pop.

[@knn3th]

My 20" Pirelli N1's do it as well. Surprises me everytime 😂😂

[@Baerchenization]

@@knn3th I just put some 5K Km on my new PS4S in the mountains and they didn't pop in chill conditions, but literally these days, as it gets colder, I heard them pop as well, after all... anyway, I am very pleased with the Michelin, though it is not a fair comparison to 6 year old Pirellis... I even legit off-roaded the PS4S for some 20 Km, because I had momentarily forgotten what the red circle with the white centre means lol. It meant this road through the Pyrenees still has to be built :)

[@kristinanordlander8932]

Smile on your face. Right on the spot 👍🏻🥳😁🧡🏎🇸🇪

[@kriskalpa]

The original alloys are beautiful.

[@chriswee9203]

Not sure anyone has faced issues with front control arm. The ball joints go for a toss after awhile and u cant replace the bushings unlike 987. Have to replace the whole arm.... but small price to pay for the enjoyment u get driving the 981

[@shughes911]

Hi, I have to ask you do you like the 2.7 motor? Does it feel fast enough? How does it compare to the 997 you had in regards to power and fun to drive!

[@ElCid_86]

981S = 3.4l

[@knn3th]

I have the 981 2.7 and it's perfectly powerful enough. I think it even sounds better than the 3.4. And yes, the 3.4 is faster but does that really matter when you can do 0-100kph in well under 6 seconds? If you want a fast car in a straight line, buy a Tesla

[@marksummers463]

Any snap oversteer?

[@realgundamsonly]

Yes

[@richiedebruyne7465]

Mine had leaves in the front bumper how do I get them out ??

[@intellifly747]

I use my hand and then a vacuum cleaner for smaller particles

[@chriswee9203]

Get the mesh grille installed. U can buy it off ebay and its a DIY install.

[@happyswissjoe]

Can I use iCARSOFT V2 for a 2013 981 Boxster S? The price difference for V2 and V3 is 100chf. Or do they ship to CH?

[@kennyhunter5627]

Scud mag in the boot. Cover price £5.95. Porsche price £595 :-D

[@happyswissjoe]

I do feel Cayman cabin is a tad too SMALL. That's why I bought the Boxster S instead, last week. And I am a "small" size at 1.68m. It's so "new to me" that I am still using the first tank from the Porsche Zentrum.

[@knn3th]

Small? I'm 1.83m and fit perfectly well in my 981 Cayman. The seat isn't even fully backwards. I wonder how the Boxster isn't small for you, cause it's the exact same car... The Cayman even has more boot space (even more than a VW Golf)

[@benpenagonzales6014]

All diamond cut wheels have lacquer on top that corrodes easily and quickly. Looks great but I'd paint mine when refurbishing. I did satin poly gold on my boxster as closest to satin aurum

[@OfficialYeat]

barely broken in lol

[@xstingrayx]

1:00 that is for sure the least trustworthy looking car jack i have ever seen :D

[@SRTNavre707]

Wheres981?

[@Daniel-nm2qb]

Exactly why I looked up this video 🤣

[@RobustArid379]

If it doesn’t break after 4k miles odo, its not a real Porsche car

[@williamjackson5357]

Well, most of us don’t have a Porsche then, because we have driven our cars beyond that point and more 🏎

[@arrtdave]

Buy a 981! And thats the bottom line.

[@williamjackson5357]

That is The Bottom Line🏎

[@bullwingsc6216]

I like to daily drive my 718 Cayman S to 250000 miles 😁

[@williamjackson5357]

With proper maintenance, there’s no reason why you can’t 🏎

[@andresmattos7541]

Before 60k miles overpriced after 60k still overpriced, that is how actually is.

[@knn3th]

So, don't buy one. Nobody is forcing you. I love my 981 Cayman, it brings a smile to my face every time I drive it and I think it's worth every cent.

[@andresmattos7541]

@@knn3th Good for you that like to be ripped off. Porsche Sheep.

[@williamjackson5357]

The Cayman is not overpriced, it is probably unaffordable to those who may think so. You get what you pay for 🏎