I bought the UK's cheapest Porsche Boxster S...

[@itsjoel]

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[@ProbablyNotGoodEnough]

Hey Joel, after seeing your Alfa’s Stelvio quadrifoglio review I did immediately subscribe to your channel 😁 brilliant content as well as all the other videos, well done! If you’ve got a chance, would love to enjoy a proper review about the GIULIA quadrifoglio too!

[@HighPeakAutos]

Great purchase. Can’t beat a Boxster. I drove an 02 2.7 manual recently and enjoyed it. Forgot how tight the seats were though glad it wasn’t just me 😂

[@colinward1007]

Key word was "drove" instead of "buy" or "keep"....😂

[@johntheman2006]

Alright guys. How’s it going? Welcome back. Love your videos. All the best.

[@despaterson8918]

I’m loving that you follow him too! Still loving my BMW 5GT, purchased due to your review!

[@brianiswrong]

God knows mat,£25 will come in handy for the discovery 😂

[@borisbus4917]

I remember well the earlier Z4 vids - they actually inspired me to buy a Z4M which I still have. At that point I already had a Boxster S, great cars despite all the hairdresser comments from people who have never driven one. I had IMS done last year just to be sure but to be honest it was a waste of money, the one in it was apparently in perfect condition but I fell for the internet scaremongering - my bad. One of my funniest memories with this car was pulling into a petrol station and someone said the classic line "Couldn't afford a 911 then?" to which I replied "Yes, I have a 911 Turbo, I just bought this to piss you off" which ended that conversation!! Enjoy!

[@CarlsModsClass]

congrats on your purchase the 986 is a great car and i currently own a S myself and it's just pure smiles per gallon

[@deanodrives4966]

Looking forward to seeing your long term thoughts on this compared to the Z4. How reliable it has been, running costs etc. Congrats on the new purchase mate

[@itsjoel]

Looking forward to documenting it. Thanks buddy

[@OfficialYeat]

@@itsjoel buying a 2.5L as my second car, can you document like practicality as im gonna commute with it for about 30 mins a day as i work close to home, my dream second car and almost bought a 1997 with 66k miles just yesterday

[@ExoticsLair]

Once you get a sports car, you can never live without one ;) Congratz on the new purchase! Can't wait to see you document this one!

[@itsjoel]

Thank you

[@Phl-ou6vn]

And mine never breaks down like so many others. Must have been a Wednesday built car.

[@grid212]

You are literally one step ahead of me all the time Joel, I have been looking at these as they feel slightly overlooked at the moment. The one and only thing to consider is the IMS, once that's swapped out you're golden.

[@itsjoel]

Haha no way. Well hopefully this may encourage you to go ahead and get one!

[@MadAntz970]

Happy 2.5 owner here. Some nuggets of advice, do not spank these engines from cold. Keep revs below 2k until you have some heat in the engine. Don't track day it unless you have the sump extension fitted, as these engines hold the bear minimum quantity of oil required for road driving. IMS bearing, your decision on that topic just do your research. The 3.2 from this era will absolutely have a single row bearing though. Boxster is all about the subline handling as they are nigh on 50/50 weight distribution, straight line performance is good but not by modern turbo hot hatch territory.

[@JonWhitworth]

Great find! I picked one up in March and haven’t stopped smiling since. Speak to your local OPC and get it on the Classic Register (it’s free and they give you some stuff too like a nice metal badge and a pair of number plate surrounds). Enjoy!

[@jimmyhart15]

I went from a Z4 to a Boxster earlier this year and it was such a good move. Loved my Z but the Boxster just has that “feel”. Enjoy.

[@posniknelb6114]

Hi Joel, love it. Please don't paint the wheels black mate . My friend has a 987 s 3.2. He has just damaged the engine after changing the clutch, and the timing chain jumped a tooth and it's bent the valves, ouch. Big bills. I love the colour. German sports cars look great in silver, they just look so right. What stopped me buying a Boxster was being 6ft 4in, in my pumps and my head being higher than the top of windscreen. They are very tight in the cabin. Watch that back end mate. They can snap around sometimes.

[@Malamutalisk]

Good on you for taking the punt. I’ve just sold my 3 litre e85 and always fancied a Boxster so will be great to follow

[@Dino-qq2jp]

Good to see you in a boxster Joel, always thought this would be a good youtube car for you. I'll certainly be tuning in as an ex 986 owner. Good luck!

[@jamesh1124]

Good purchase. I’ll be following this and the comparison to the Z4!

[@TheChrisParkhouse]

Bought my 986 last year in lapis blue and absolutely love it. All the sports car you need and a genuine analogue, old school driving experience that makes you smile from ear to ear. A manual gearbox, naturally aspirated, mid engine weight distribution and it’s a Porsche! What’s not to love! I was just waiting for IMS to be mentioned in the comments…think it was 5 comments in! 😂 Great buy, Joel 👏

[@vspencer9764]

Lovely car and although I’m a Zed owner the Boxster will always be one step up from a BMW and to me one of the last great 2 seater sports cars.

[@itsjoel]

From first impressions this is very much a sports car in comparison to the Z4, however I think the Z4 remains the better long distance mile muncher. Time will tell…

[@kitcarbuild3927]

Joel - I managed to get a 2000 Boxster S about a month ago. Had been off the road for 3 years, owner had lost the service book, so I expected the worst - I decided to take a punt and managed to get it for £1600. After spending just £600 servicing it and fixing a few bits, it is now MOT’d, serviced and running brilliantly. The best punt I have ever taken.

[@jonathanbeale3978]

Joel, considering buying one of these. Change the tyres and get the belts checked. Check the correct spark plugs are fitted. If you have the skills change the fluids and you will have a great car. I will follow with interest.

[@flanker6212]

Definitely document the process on taking it to a garage and getting the IMS / RMS checked out and what their thoughts are, and even maybe a bore score check. I have an 987 S and would be super interested in this.

[@francoiseleclerc1963]

The Boxster 986 (1997-1999) has a 96.20 (2480 cc) engine which has the original double row bearing and has no problems. From 2000 to 2002 were M 96.22; from 2003 to 2004 of M 96.23; the S from 2000 to 2002 for M 96.21 and from 2003 to 2004 for M96.24. who have the IMS problem.

[@adp007able]

Really like the Boxster, you have started me thinking about getting one, I hadn’t realised how reasonable they are!

[@britton6062]

You're not annoying. You don't have the need to be obnoxious. Speak clearly. I like you. I have subscribed. Carry on....

[@ADBoufTech]

What an unexpected surprise from your channel. Can't wait for the content you will make with this

[@z4eventsuk359]

Great to see you enjoying another 2 seater sports car. Loved your Z4 videos. Hope to see lots of boxter footage in the coming months. Keep up the good work💪

[@ajwest3081]

Loved the drive-by at 8.50 Joel ! Had my eye on one of these for 15 years but have yet to do it……. Like most of us - quick flick to Auto Trader as soon as this video finishes!

[@MrSurferdude1441]

Looking forward to seeing more on this one Joel. A car I often think about for the future... Get some roadtrip videos and pov driving of this!

[@itsjoel]

Roger!

[@tycart0869]

ooh another uk's cheapest series, how exciting. can't wait to see what youve got planned for the car

[@itsjoel]

Genuinely didn’t want to do another cheapest series, but this really did just fall onto my lap!

[@timrogers1857]

Great choice! My dad is 77 and has only recently sold his S as he couldn’t really get in and out without a struggle anymore. I found him an E36 330ci instead. Great car and just as much fun if not more than my 996 C4.

[@Craig_Stewart]

The channel just keeps getting better and better. Top work on getting what looks like a fairly sorted Boxster. I would be interested to see what an inspection would find. keep up the good work Joel, looking forward to some more content on this motor :)

[@itsjoel]

Appreciate it, thank you!

[@ajosanchez1]

Blue roof and silver paint, awesome combo! Also, the fact that it's an S is another plus point. Really interested to see where you take this car. Cheers!

[@Aviationandautomotive]

Great to stay on the German Sports car theme. Really pleased that you bought a manual Gearbox too as the Tiptronic ones can be a nightmare on these. Looking forward to see how you Get on with the Porsche compared to your old Z4. Enjoy it 👍

[@itsjoel]

Always had to be the manual with one of these!

[@jordanthompson1700]

Amazing Joel, love it!! I’m thinking of purchasing one myself… miss that roadster feel as you say. I started with a MX5, then z3, then Alfa GTV. Need the 2 seats back in my life! Would be great to see more content!

[@robertphillips9623]

Well this is a great surprise Joel but can’t wait to see how things go. Keep up the good work and can’t wait to see where your going with the 7 series 😀

[@itsjoel]

Cheers Robert. Currently in the back of the 7 being chauffeured!

[@robertphillips9623]

@@itsjoel the only way to travel!😀

[@andyp6724]

Great purchase! A well presented and spec’d example, litronic lights, hard back sport seats with embossed leather and nice alloys👍. I’ve been waiting for you to get boxster since your collaboration video with Ben and his black 987.

[@arsalansaeed6921]

Joel, great looking car. Would like to see the its that you get serviced soon after purchasing a used car.

[@princesstrojan740]

Love to see an episode fixing any issues then making improvements.

[@grahamgoddard4212]

Your content just gets better - you should do the John O’Groats/Lands End in the Porsche - with the roof down all the way - whatever the weather…..

[@itsjoel]

Thank you, glad you’re enjoying the content

[@geofffitchett478]

What a car Joel, makes me even more excited.....I'm collecting mine on Saturday! I've been told you get smiles per gallon and you proved this by just seeing you drive the car.

[@Mr440cuda]

I’ll be watching this like a hawk as I’m thinking of getting one of these, looks fantastic!!!

[@joshs9227]

Great video! I’ve been considering a fun sports car for a while and now a boxster looks tempting..

[@itsjoel]

Can’t say anything bad about it yet!

[@usget]

I know they're not local to you but I'd 100% recommend Cotswold Porsche as an indie. We did the same as you and bought a super cheap Boxster in April this year - ours is a pre-facelift 2.5, and Cotswold have been awesome.

[@441stainesphil5]

Looks a great buy to me. I’d like you to take it to your garage for them to give it a once over like you did with the 7 series.

[@arricammarques1955]

Hope you have deep pockets, mate!

[@chizzlemo3094]

Shocked at the price. Good cheap fun.

[@edwardtc8129]

Hi Joel, love the new car looking forward to lots more content on it. The first thing that stuck me was just how clean it looks on camera, it looks practically new, I hope your still enjoying it

[@TiptronicSS]

I love the Porsche, I always wanted one as a kid. This is like fulfilling a childhood dream. And it's looking really good with the red brake caliphers, cool big rims, no dents, discolorations or other visible abuses. I think it's an excellent purchase. I'm curious how it will be to drive this for a while. Looking forward for more videos, like how it is for daily driving it, the pro's and con's.

[@georgestorm1080]

The only downside (for me) I found with the boxter is the possibility of water damage to the control module if you leave it parked in the rain dor too long. Other than that, mine was pure delight (it just went where I pointed it - never experienced anything like that elsewhere).

[@throwaway1746]

Would like to see your thoughts after you drive it awhile. I'm one of those seemingly rare people that owned a z4 si, later bought an 09 987.2 Boxster S based on all the great reviews it gets, then sold it and bought another z4 si as I enjoyed driving it more. Boxster drives great and is a wonderful car no doubt, but it was less involving to me, and so not as fun. It all comes down to individual preference.

[@itsjoel]

Yes, will be interesting to see how I feel after more miles

[@ian9outof10]

I've been thinking about getting a Boxster recently, not too fussed about speed as much as having something that's fun to drive. Would love to see vids on costs for repair, any pitfalls to avoid etc.

[@khalidmiah4101]

Congrats on the new car, can’t wait to see the new content with it 🙌🏾

[@itsjoel]

Thank you

[@dl8531]

Love the Boxster, you’ve got the whole range of cars now, big Range Rover, VIP 7 series and now a 2 seater convertible!

[@tomedwards7489]

Joel mate you are absolutely killing me, this is exactly what my Sunday needed

[@itsjoel]

Haha. Glad to be of assistance

[@1ongava]

Great car Joel! You did really well there. Keen to hear more about the history and mileage etc. Be good to get the hands dirty fettling!

[@joelsomerville6102]

Great purchase, would love to see some mods content on this: Backbox delete / new dampers / lowering springs / wheel spacers / intake upgrade / Michelin tyres. Would be a weapon!

[@randeepchahal1283]

Last month I purchased a 2003 2.7 facelift boxster for the same price as you Joel, it even has the same Carrera wheels! I've had it inspected and does need a few things as preventive measures but it's great fun for the money!

[@hawkinsjd11]

I have had my 03 Boxster S since 2019 March. It is a fantastic driver. I just need to do some front end suspension work on mine in the near future to synch up some wiggles. It has been a delightful little 2 seater.

[@damindra]

Joel, you know you got to do a video on all the problems / issues of the Boxster there are!!!

[@DoubleDeckerAnton]

Fantastic purchase. Enjoying it as much as you are Joel...😁👍

[@joespittle1]

The center caps should have the tip of the crest pointing towards the valve stem which is true on most of the wheels, looks like you got a good one.

[@woodydroneson]

Looks like fun Joel, I am getting a Z4 soon, mainly because I think I can fix almost anything on it myself. I remember how much fun front engine and rear-wheel drive can be and cannot wait to have that driving experience again after owning front-wheel drives for far too long. Hope the mid-engined experience gives you even more fun :) Happy motoring ;)

[@jasonsutton6224]

Great purchase mate, would love to see more content on this! 🐐

[@itsjoel]

Will be loads more I’m sure

[@phildunn1983]

Interested how this will play out. Currently saving up for a toy. Been running a boring car for 8 years now. Need to motoring excitement in my life.

[@rotorblade9508]

Very nice, it has everything it needs: good power/weight, good sound, proper brakes front and rear, mass distribution, steering feedback, aerodynamic, suspension

[@itsjoel]

One might say, the perfect car…

[@T16MGJ]

Nice one Joel. There are some real bargains out there if you search with patience. Enjoy these cars whilst you can. In your lifetime young fella, enjoying motoring will become unlawful. The Green Meanies always lurk. Enjoyed those of your outputs so far seen. One thing would enhance them further in my view, and some others judging by come feedback and comments I've read. That would be more actual under the bonnet, spanner and tools content. Old cars like this one ALWAYS have issues both large and small.

[@roadmantop3769]

You’ve aced it at this money, sports seats, gear knob, door handles, centre console, glass rear screen etc etc .... ps check the tyre pressures it says stupid high pressures like 44psi... makes them ride choppy 👍I run mine at 32psi makes a huge difference as you won’t be driving round at 150mph all of the time ...

[@stevejones9890]

Got yourself a bargain there, it's a lot of car for the money

[@elliotw1784]

Can’t wait to see more videos on this car. Building a good car collection Joel!

[@lawrencehooper4341]

Its nice to see a comment from High Peak Autos. You will get one from Jayemm too I would imagine. Nice review of the Boxted (bloody autocorrect). I look forward to the next one Joel.

[@itsjoel]

Indeed, both of them friends of mine! Of course, I bought the 7 series off JayEmm

[@tameracingdriver]

Great timing, I've had my Boxster S for just over a month (also an ex Z4 Coupe owner), and the Porsche is something special for sure, although I paid a lot more for mine, but it does have full PSH and a warranty, but still even for what I paid it's a lot of car for the money. I also just bought mine to enjoy, having come from a string of modified cars, the 986 doesn't need much fettling I don't think. Look forward to seeing what you do with the car! 👍

[@kevinmcg6747]

Looking forward to seeing the series of vlogs Joel. With a number of youtubers doing then ‘buying a cheap sports car’ I wonder if it’s worth covering the reality of ‘running costs’ for what is ultimately an expensive car when new cost. I release insurance is a wild card but you could mention the grouping, the cost of road tax, as you say the cost of replacing tyres for appropriate ones, servicing etc. It would be good to see the balance between the ‘cheap buy’ and the reality of the cost of running it? Might be pleasantly surprising if it’s also a good news story? Cheers, Kevin.

[@SlayerEddy]

YES!! This is a great purchase!!!!!! Can't wait to see what u do with it 😁

[@davidenorth]

I was looking at Boxsters because I love Porsches. I bought a Corvette instead. The closest Porsche mechanic is over two hours away from me. I love my Vette but keep longing for a Porsche, because, “There is no substitute.”

[@benpenagonzales6014]

I bought an early 986 2.7l in that same spec and loved it. Sadly crashed it in the ice! I maintain you can’t get a sweeter ride, they are the only premium sports bargain left!

[@pulchritude]

I was looking for a roadster a few months ago. Took a look at some Miatas, Boxsters, Z4s, and a few others. Ended up going with the Z4, excited to see how the Boxster S treats you

[@user-xw7ui8wv7o]

What a steal!! Would love like an inspection video where it's given a once over so we can see whether you got a great car at a great price or if it's a money pit 😂

[@stuarthall2180]

Two years ago my friend bought a 1999 2.5 boxter for £2600 ! I told him wtf have you done ? No service history, body a little bit tatty, told him it would rapidly drain his wallet but NO. It's been very reliable to my surprise and everything seems to work as it should. The most amazing bit is it's still only covered under 75k ! You've proved you can still pick up the odd bargain. I hope she doesn't bring you any nasty surprises. 😯

[@glenoosthuizen1734]

Nice surprise Joel, best of luck with the new car, looking forward to the detailing video👌

[@MikePaterson]

Great video - I hope the Boxster S works out well for you and I am looking forward to future videos.

[@MadOldBiker]

Good call Joel, I have been after one of these for years...maybe one day- all the best with it mate !

[@AlexGonzalez-gx9gv]

At 2:24 you can see there as been some kind of respray to the bonnet or the front bumper as the colous is completely different, just in case you want to take a look on that. The gap between pannels is algo out of place. Such a bargain anyway.

[@ItsDanLatham]

I was thinking about doing this and I'm kinda glad you did so I don't have to 😂 I think its a great spec and a really nice thing to document, looking forward to more.

[@scousedave1917]

Cracking buy. Love this gen of Boxster. That flat-6 is such a vibe. What a noise

[@spyroskwst8420]

Good purchase and obviously great value! I d like to see a straight comparison between the S and the z4. Keep up the good work mate.

[@chrisnash8814]

Really random, but this was my old car, i was it second owner had ran it from 2007 until 2019. I'd love to have a chat over what work you've had to do to it, as when i left it, it had failed it's MOT and i didn't believe it was cost effective to bring it back to live, so sold it to the garage for £500. more fool me!

[@itsjoel]

You sold it for £500?

[@chrisnash8814]

@@itsjoel afraid so, I was led to believe it was going to cost me at least £2000 to bring it back to life.

[@chrisnash8814]

Looking at your video, it looks like the garage I left it with did some work before putting in storage.

[@itsjoel]

@@chrisnash8814 interesting! To be honest, they really had you there. This Boxster right now is worth around £7-8k so even with no MOT it’d be worth at least 4 grand.

[@chrisnash8814]

@@itsjoel oh well, pleased it ended up in a good home.

[@danielj3448]

Great purchase!! Can’t wait for more content on this

[@daysofgrace2934]

Looks very tidy and it's had £1K spent on it recently, I think you've done very well. 986 is the best sounding Boxster, I have a type 987.2.

[@raymondmumford6255]

Awesome find Joel, great spec and looks in excellent condition. Can’t wait for lots more videos on this car.

[@camiel221]

they are so underrated. I have been so tempted to buy one over here in the Netherlands. They are currently very undervalued as well.

[@bobbiejoe123]

Looking forward to seeing what happens with this one.

[@itsjoel]

Me too :)

[@grahamsalmons2027]

I had one of these, great car. Porsche horsepower definitely worth more than other makes! I love the way it sort of does three noises: at idle and low speeds it sounds like a washing machine, at mid-range it’s got real growl, and then at the top end it’s pure shriek! I actually committed around the M25 for two years in it, before I finally gave up and got something less tiring to drive that way. I personally didn’t have any issues, but servicing can be expensive.

[@itsjoel]

It literally sounds like a tractor at Idle doesn’t it!

[@grahamsalmons2027]

@@itsjoel yes it does! I picked mine up new (those were the days) and when I started it I think it had 7 miles on it, and it sounded like a bag of spanners! As it loosened up it did sound a BIT better at idle. I went to the garden centre once to buy my Mum a birthday present. I found this lovely wooden mushroom thing, but to my dismay it wouldn’t fit in the froot: so I took the spare out, and then it fitted. The ex-wife had to travel back home with the spare on her lap, she was NOT impressed, I still laugh about it today! One of the few cars I was genuinely excited about…

[@felixjose1982]

Can we see a video on your Porsche Boxster S service getting done for the problems it has. It would be interesting to know the issues and cost involved.

[@010smitm]

Very interested to follow your journey with this car as I almost bought this exact example myself! It was at a higher price point when I test drove and chickened out because of the incomplete history. Good luck with it, hope it's one that I regret not buying!

[@kingsleyyip2706]

I never thought i would see this car on YT. I am looking for a boxster s facelift and saw this one. Thought the car was listed incorrectly so didn’t call. Definitely regret that now, great purchase I am jealous

[@davidcrommelin7800]

dam... very sweet deal. Love the sound of the flat 6. Keen to hear how the performance compares to the old 3.0 Z4

[@justine1816]

Great choice! Definitely wouldn’t mind replacing my Z4 with a Boxster.

[@itsjoel]

It will be interesting to see how they compare

[@Rocks_Dad]

I'm seeing boxsters and vettes seem to be a good buy. You can get a boxsters for a little more than a handa accord. What are the drawbacks of a used boxster? Must be something

[@jasonday2007]

That’s a great spec car, and alot for the money! Lots of nice options and a facelift. I do miss my old one. The more you drive it the better they drive (they appreciate being used). Some fresh Michelin tyres and you’ll be away (forget N ratings)

[@skithewhitestuff]

What a great buy. I have the same car,. I’ve had it for three years and haven’t lost that smile yet.

[@ukshepski677]

Great find and totally get why you felt the need to buy :) looking forward to the follow up videos on this

[@itsjoel]

Can’t wait to make some more!

[@dansimmons21]

That 3.2 litre straight six is such a phenomenal piece of engineering.

[@ewenthomas1080]

As a Fairly new subscriber to the channel, I am thoroughly enjoying the videos. The condition of the car seems incredible for the price!

[@johnpriest9575]

Great 3 car garage, no wink links. Can I ask you please what is your Bluetooth solution for the Boxster? I’ve a 997, same no connectivity. Cheers