25 Years of Porsche Boxster - Jay Leno's Garage

[@anthonyjaswinski5732]

Jay's comment towards the end was very revealing, especially for a car enthusiast. People kind of thought or perhaps still think the Boxster and Cayman are the downgrades or economy Porsches. In fact, they are sublime and a joy to own and drive. It's really about the way a car or motorcycle makes you feel, not the supreme power or label.

[@heyaisdabomb]

The first gen boxsters are actually very affordable right now. Very tempting....

[@chips2729]

I’m gonna buy a 2002 porshe boxster s for a solid price with basically no miles on it

[@dragunovful]

I purchased a 718 at the end of 2021. I dreamt of owning a boxster when I was younger but never thought I'd be able to afford one. Fast-forward, I'm 23 at the time carving through the seaside clifftops of highway 1 -- carefree and loving the sound of the engine and the feel of the transmission. Part of me wants to upgrade to the RS as it will be the last gen that isn't electric -- but there is something so charming about the 718 even without a flat 6 in it.

[@ShishirTandale]

@@chips2729 literally what I just did today and 10/10 highly recommend

[@chips2729]

@@ShishirTandale I can’t anymore the only porshe dealership is 400 miles away it’s not worth it anymore🥲 no repair is gonna work on it I’d have to bring to porshe itself 400 miles just to get my oil changed tragic asf. It’s such a beautiful car maybe one day I’ll live in a city with a porshe dealership relatively close by

[@osbert43]

Love my 2000 Boxster. It is the perfect car for summer night drives down twisty country roads. And oh...that engine note!! It comes to life at around the 3-4000 RPM moment and never fails to bring a smile to my face.

[@jonathantunnell3993]

I recently got an '03 S. It truly is a joy to own and drive. What sold me on getting one was my dad and I took his '99 to Colorado Springs almost 2 years ago. We've been a couple times and always love going around the mountains. It was a life changing experience driving the mountains top down, just being able to look up and see the mountains towering over you, unobstructed. I'm looking forward to going back this year with my own, just the 2 of us cruising the mountains in our Boxsters.

[@flopiano2000]

I prefer my 2015 981.

[@joeprice8163]

I purchased our 2000 Boxster in 2020. Our Covid car. Spent that summer cruising all over Nova Scotia. We absolutely love it and call it "Celine Dijon" (it is Speed Yellow). It is pure fun. That said, I just purchased a 2003 Boxster S also in Speed Yellow. It had belonged to a dear friend who passed away in May. I get to look after it and love it like he did. Now to name it! I don't need two Boxsters but I'm attach to both.

[@Onewheelordeal]

Porsche guy on Ceramic brakes "It adds a little bit of cost" 😂😁😅😂

[@oldskool1979]

Youd be surprised how cheaply minded wealthy people are..

[@mexicanspec]

@@oldskool1979 His point was it adds much more than a little bit of cost.

[@ivanolsen8596]

@@oldskool1979 Thats why they are wealthy.

[@mtnvalley9298]

ha! yea like 10+ % of 100 grand is a 'little bit' for clean brakes. The options game is getting Ferrari ish @ Porsche.

[@dragospahontu]

@@oldskool1979 i mean they're better on the Autobahn

[@marcoluoma3770]

“I just keep it in sport -plus all the time.” Preach, brother Leno, preach.

[@codyC423]

The guy was getting so frustrated when Jay kept liking the old one hahahaha

[@shantanuvinodnair3678]

That's what happens when the guest is a sales rep

[@mgman6000]

I stopped watching when jay didnt drive the old one

[@JesusChristisPlanetNibiru]

Cant blame Porsche the engineering is like a Mona Lisa to some people.

[@vipahman]

His reaction seems hilarious. He's obviously not a car guy! Jay seems to disarm him with his slow sentence delivery. When Jay gets mugged he'll just say, "That Glock looks so fresh, like it was introduced yesterday."

[@scottelbadass]

I don't think he ever answered Jays aero dynamic rear end question, probably because the old one actually was more aerodynamic.

[@cloudfrontsystems]

At 11:00 Jay was right. Original Boxster (986) Drag Coefficient 0.31 New Boxster (982) Drag Coefficient 0.34

[@V1RT8]

It’s also because the aerodynamic downforce increased.

[@markm0000]

The salesman couldn’t give a straight answer because he was trying to sell the new car.

[@wcx9878]

Consider that the new car has twice the horsepower and therfore need alot more air to the engine. And that it has wider tires.

[@danwatts4236]

I received my boxster in may of 1998, justed turned 60k in milage. Love it, been driving Porsche since 1986.

[@vinstok1117]

My brothers 2001 has 270786 miles and I’m driving it now as my 2011 chey truck gets fixed

[@roddydykes7053]

Nice dedication

[@ErikDB6]

Only 60k in 23 years? You need to drive more.

[@blumkinpie]

@@ErikDB6 agreed. Hopefully you drive it hard when you do. Thats a bad recipe for the ims.

[@Sticks-of-TNT-tf1tn]

I would take the 25-year old version and be content. What a beauty & timeless classic! 🧨

[@igotaction]

Carbon ceramic brakes, "...adds a little bit of cost." Understatement of the year.

[@DeutschlandGuy]

Oh sure... You know what "the understatement of the year" is this year... but what was it last year? Hee hee. 😇

[@thedrivebygg]

Laughed at that comment as well

[@gp.5989]

Car is $100k and brake upgrade is about $4k lol.

[@mountainmandale1587]

Not even close to what it used to be. Don't be so cheap about your car. Do yourself a favor and splurge once before you go to Kia hell.

[@igotaction]

@@gp.5989 haha wait til you replace them!!!

[@andybolton4773]

I’ve got a 2004 boxster 2.7 in red and I love it. I don’t care what people say about it not being a 911 . Puts a smile on my face every time I drive it .

[@basithph8958]

I know some people will love it or hate it but this was the car that ultimately saved Porsche before the Cayenne was made And I think it'll become a classic too especially as a spiritual successor to the 550 Spyder

[@garycyganek1228]

Hope so because I’m still hanging on to my 97 model

[@kaleknikker123]

I'd prefer to think of the 944 as the car that saved Porsche ;D

[@glutenfreegam3r177]

Yep! It's the modern day 924/944!

[@glutenfreegam3r177]

@@kaleknikker123 who says Porsche can't (or didn't) need saved more than once?

[@basithph8958]

@@kaleknikker123 The 944 is an amazing car and quite underrated! Definitely one of the best Porsches ever made and it’s an affordable collectors car too! But the reason why I said the Boxster 986 as the car that saved Porsche was because I was talking about a specific time in the 90s where there was a big recession and at the time Bugatti went bust and would not return till 10 years after but the 986 was what saved Porsche at that time as an affordable sports car and it did so well that they couldn’t keep up with demand now we have the Cayenne and Macan as I would say the best SUV and crossover on the market and that’s helping Porsche make the Speedster, GT3, GT4, GT2, Panamera, and Taycan and they’re still going to keep on making sports cars! Cheers!

[@jo151]

I’ve had a 911 and a Boxster. The Boxster is hands down more fun to drive.

[@04dram04]

I think the orignal boxster is more fun to drive than the new one. Its small size is what gives it that exciting Gokart feel. The smaller engine means you can really rev it out, on the streets.

[@antraxxslingshots]

Seeing them next to each other i was actually shocked to see how much he has grown. At least optically i have to say. The numbers tell a different story, but it looks SO MUCH bigger...at least to me.

[@cedb7115]

@@antraxxslingshots safety regulations!

[@jltrack]

The wheelbase and width of the new car is pretty much the same as the original.

[@04dram04]

@@jltrack The new one has a chunkier body and bigger wider wheels. Heavier. Much more powerful. Very different driving feel.

[@johnbarron2698]

The new one actually revs higher than the older one. 6700 compared to 7800. So you can really rev out the newer one.

[@andrewdavis2325]

I really love the look of this latest generation Boxster. I love the gold accents with the Silver and the red. Straight from the concept car. Love it.

[@normfinn8422]

'04 Boxster 178,000 miles. Leather interior just as pretty as the day I bought it. Talk about build quality!!

[@johnswanson6994]

“If Porsche had started today, they’d have gone with the mid engine”. Truer words Jay, truer words.

[@williampotter2098]

The early Boxsters scared Porsche because they seriously rivaled the 911s ....

[@johnswanson6994]

@@williampotter2098 i recently sold my Cayman GT4. Porsche has basically admitted they made the gearing purposefully tall so it’s straight line acceleration wouldn’t rival the 911

[@carlitoxb110]

true but in that case there wouldn't be anything remarkable about the 911

[@johnswanson6790]

@Carlitox b It is also commonly known that among their road cars (I’m excepting SUV’s) the 911 is the profit leader.

[@foxlake6750]

@@johnswanson6994 True, a friend bought the 25th anniversary Boxster and the gearing is fairly high…..Porsche protects the 911.

[@HaitiCult]

The 4.0 flat 6 naturally aspirated engine with manual transmission Porsche , is an absolute Killer. Caymans and Boxsters with this engine will be very desirable now and especially into the future.

[@eamo106]

Buy one once, just for a year, then sell it. You now just joined my happy club and sorrow club. Happy you owned a Boxster S , sorry you sold it and know its worth much more today !

[@jeffamburgey7485]

Thanks you Mr. Leno for bringing attention to a really underrated car. I am still in love with my 01. As hard as it may be to believe, the car on the left is also a dynamite car. I wish Mr. Leno would taken that for a spin. 1st gen Boxster may be the best sports car for the money one can buy. Buy the nicest with service history you can find, well worth the extra money. If you want to do a little Florida rally Mr. Leno, bring the 99 down and we will do a rollout.

[@jeffchastain2977]

My first Boxster was an '01. Fun car!

[@jroberthadden]

My wife and I love our 2006 Boxster S. We've had it five years, now. We take it on nice long road trips and we try to find new and fun roads. The Ozarks, Smokies, Black Hills, Sierras, etc... It is a joy to drive, reasonably comfortable for a couple of sixty somethings, and never disappoints when we need to pass a motorhome in the mountains.

[@seanhalloran4286]

Boxter is a phenomenal car. It’s the car that saved Porsche, and it’s only gotten better since! I’ve driven one, and dream of someday owning one.

[@jonathanluse2400]

Have had four 911s and two boxsters the last 25 years. The 2005 boxster S was my favorite of all of them. Would be nice if people would stop randomly asking “didn’t get the 911?” When I got out of the car every so often. Oh well.

[@meltorment5152]

A classic. A masterpiece

[@FFE-js2zp]

A $4K masterpiece.

[@FFE-js2zp]

@CT is infant grade content now And whipped by a Z3.

[@blumkinpie]

@CT is infant grade content now i think you got these mixed up. 986s have great reliability and rx8s are known for being lemons www.motorbiscuit.com/can-a-mazda-rx-8-actually-be-a-reliable-car/

[@ToxicSpiker]

14:06 "...but you put this up" *tries to bend firm plastic* - "It's fixed" LMAO his face when he said that killed me

[@thisissankar]

It's not usually fixed - I can't comment on the latest model. You can still see a small latch in the video right after. Usually can push it and the deflector pops.

[@Nick-eu5zu]

Yeah, it's normally always in place but there is a latch. At least in the 2019 GTS I test drove

[@abbielindley123]

The Boxster 25 Year edition is hands down one of the best looking convertibles I've ever seen, beautiful car.

[@gbaker9295]

I prefer the hardtop Boxter: the Cayman

[@antraxxslingshots]

I like how Jay steps closer to the Car and puts his hand on it when the Guys mentions an oldschool, naturally aspirated, high reving engine :D 7:53

[@Neeko_Z]

😆👍🏼

[@alexandervanwyk7669]

...and my original 986 now with 250 000km is so dam fantastic that our family just can't part with it. All three kids grew up with it . All enjoyed it on tracks with the Porsche Club, including the youngest, my daughter. Thanks again for the show, great brand great car. Porsche passion perfected power to play every single day. Best value for money.

[@scottdiamond7133]

Best handling car ever. I LOVE my BOXSTER!!! They are a masterpiece of engineering.

[@rahowherox1177]

Lol. Simply not true.

[@andrewdove9867]

Scott, never give up your passion! I road a 987 and track a Toyota 86 and each one is THE BEST HANDLING CAR EVER!!!!!!!!

[@MARC-FENIX]

The Ford Probe II is definitely better. No doubt about that!

[@andrewdove9867]

CT you are sounding a bit narrow minded. The cars you like are all good but none on them are the fasted/best track cars ever. WRX’s EVO’s M3’s GT3 are all as good or better. The AMG GTR was fastest rwd car around the N’ring until the GT3 RS was quicker. Not an RX8. So shhhhhhhhhhhhh.

[@glennoc8585]

Drive a lotus exige and you'll see the handling difference.

[@philipdubuque9596]

It tells you something that Jay drove this car up into "the twisties". Glad that he got over the 'hidden engine' issue. Great episode!

[@trabantfreak2370]

Boxsters are one of my favourite kind of Porsches.

[@chesspiece81]

Mine are any of the GT cars. GT2 especially

[@trabantfreak2370]

@@chesspiece81 ok thats cool. I was lucky enough to get the chance to drive both Cayman S and Boxster 2.7 of the 987 generation. So i realy like how the Boxster drives and the fact it is a smaller and more youthfull car than the 911.

[@chesspiece81]

The GT4 is an awesome car and great looking version.

[@trabantfreak2370]

@@chesspiece81 thats cool.

[@taelorwatson9822]

Some people say that he's got a Miller's Outpost in the back of one of his warehouses. All we know is he's the Denim Stig

[@csmarkham]

Hands raised by those who have the 1:18 scale model of that original Boxster show car.

[@Jason.cbr1000rr]

By the brand burago or maisto 😀

[@richardvandervoort]

Yep

[@msiddi01]

Mine is a Maisto with Silver exterior and Red interior.

[@markthatcher9925]

I did until my kids turned 3 and turned all of my models into a scale model of a junkyard. Piece by piece, they are all in the garbage now.

[@Matteo_Licata]

That car, that road... Perfect combination, that's what a sports car is all about!

[@briani3599]

When Jay first gets on it, check out the pleased smile-that’s what I love about Porsche’s. Amazing cars and drivable.

[@DiegoDeschain]

And the new one looks absolutely stunning. Love the combo of Silver, Red and Gold.

[@SF_Native]

As 911 prices have gone absolutely nuts over the last couple of years, more people are looking at Boxsters as a way to get into a Porsche. And they won't regret it, it's a great car.

[@malamute4793]

@@Roberto-oi7lm the cayman is the poor man's 911

[@HeyhitmeBAM]

So have non base boxster prices, you act like boxsters are 30k lol they are like 75 to 100+ thousand dollars baybay

[@SF_Native]

@@HeyhitmeBAM sf craigslist has 3 boxsters all around the 10k range.

[@HeyhitmeBAM]

@@SF_Native we were talking about new, and only i bet those boxster are first year ever ones and/or automatic.

[@SF_Native]

@@HeyhitmeBAM i wasn't actually talking about buying new. I meant owning a Porsche, used or new. A 99 911 (996) in good shape is around $35K. A 99 Boxster (986) is about $8k. The ones I've seen on Craigs are actually manual [some autos as well]. I know because I was looking at picking one up.

[@jamessuttie2506]

My first Porsche was a 1997 Boxster. Great evolution. I owned 3 newer models, and i could get 2 sets of golf clubs in all of them. I have subsequently owned a GT3, a GT3 RS, and just bought a 911 Turbo S. Amazing car. Love it.

[@RiotHand]

Thank you for hearing this input from a 911 owner. Been looking for a 986 to start but somewhat been hesitant with the love/hate I'll get from 911 owners. Eventually I'll hope to get one

[@yankee2yankee216]

Timelessness, which most Porsches display, must be one of the most important qualities! For something to get better, and more valued, with time, must be the most elusive, desirable quality.

[@alsatch_]

Boxster. The car that saved porsche. Familiar to Millions and a true classic. Thanks Jay.

[@parsaesteky]

*Cough* CAYENNE *Cough*

[@alsatch_]

@@parsaesteky cayenne didn’t save them. Cayenne was their biggest seller, Boxster saved them.

[@foreverflying7604]

I believe Jay’s mood as the drive unfolds tells you all you need to know, its a true Porsche, brilliantly designed, brilliantly executed, bringing tremendous pleasure those who appreciate what a superb sports car should be. A car that delights more and more as you spend more time with it. I get my 2022 Cayman GTS 4.0 in May and am excited when I think about all the drives I’ll take with it here in the southwest.

[@fatClyde]

Always loved the Boxster. Such a clean , no nonsense design. I could never work out why they got a rep for being a woman's car etc. There are a few Porsche's that to me look a bit "ugly". The Panamera , Cayenne , Macan and Taycan don't do a thing for me. But these Boxster's, 911's, Spyder and Cayman's are beautiful !

[@4seeableTV]

Agreed. It's not like the Boxster was the Porsche equivalent of the Camaro Berlinetta.

[@FIXTREME]

People that talk about 'wOmEn CaRs' usually know nothing about cars other than F350's with oversized wheels

[@SpencerF6]

Anyone who has never driven one and describes it as such, is clueless. Mine is 21 years old and will still outhandle many modern cars. It's a joy to drive.

[@mikeferguson1879]

It's the 911 crowd that like to shout down the boxsters. It's a different car from the 911 and they shouldn't be compared. I had a 2010 boxster I loved it and will own another

[@blumkinpie]

Not sure where everyone is giving these a bad wrap for maintaince on these cars. This has not only been the most reliable car I've ever owned, but also the easiest to work on

[@stijnvandamme76]

agreed

[@brandongaeng3598]

I heard that when they 1st cane out that they had a bad main bering or rear main seal. Not exactly sure, just trying to remember. Hope that helps some. Cheers.

[@msiddi01]

@@brandongaeng3598 You are right about the RMS..... plus the folding roofs were troublesome. Overall the cars are very reliable.

[@blumkinpie]

@@brandongaeng3598 yeah the ims was an issue, but it was only on about 6% of the vehicle, most of them failed before 80,000 mile before the engine blew up because they were lady driven and the owners never got the rpms up to lubricate the bearing. Of course the people this happened to barely drove their cars so when the engines failed the complIning was way overblown. Anything not driven to what it is design for is bound to wear out

[@brandongaeng3598]

@@blumkinpie Makes perfect sense lol. People who complain the loudest are usually the people who dont understand the fundamentals of the machines they operate, and that like you said not driving a vehicle in upper tolerances or "lady driving" like you said lol is sometimes just as bad as if you drove it as hard as it would take for years and not servicing it. Thanks for the details on that though man. Cheers.

[@shaunybenso]

986 has aged incredibly. It’s a true classic. I have an 85 911 and figured my 2003 986 S would leave me anonymous. Nope. Just as many folks shout ‘great car’ but they just younger than the 911 fans

[@chrisfernandez6078]

Was hoping he'd drive the 986 :(

[@thesillyhatday]

Me too. We here watchin Leno to see all cars. I wanted to see both featured cars in the same detail. The video could still have been a sales pitch for the new car, just with some Porsche history mixed in too. There's a lot of history wrapped up in the original Boxster, a car that arguably kept Porsche around today.

[@Dr_Monitor]

986s are just still so cool. I've been looking for one for a long time, hopefully I'll get one soon.

[@chrisfernandez6078]

@@Dr_Monitor thankfully I was just able to pick up an 03 S 😁 good luck on your search 🔍

[@basshead.]

@@Dr_Monitor Nope. The 986 is the ugliest Porsche in the world.

[@zfloz9895]

Me to ! Com on Jay, drive the grandpa to !!!

[@grc0456]

I'm never getting rid of my 986. Flat six, NA, mid-engined, RWD, analog, manual gearbox, top down smile machine.

[@thedudecarrying]

Great, now that I'm actively looking for a good deal on a 986 Leno just made prices go up. Great video as always

[@davidsherley2652]

986s really are affordable. Jay’s pricing is high (perhaps it’s LA pricing). I bought a driver quality 2000 Boxster for my son several years ago for $7K. Among Porsches, Boxsters are probably the best bang for the buck.

[@markm0000]

They won’t go up there’s a ton for sale and a lot of people really don’t see them as a real Porsche even if Jay says it is.

[@davidsherley2652]

@@markm0000 996s are in fact going up in price - keep your eye on the PCA listings or Bring A Trailer. I think the stigma against the 996 has dissipated. When the 914 came out, people said it wasn’t a Porsche. When the 924 came out, people said it wasn’t a Porsche. When the 964 came out, people said it didn’t belong in the Porsche’s heritage. This phenomenon is par for the course.

[@JC-Denton]

Yes, I remember the concept study from the Motorshow as well. Fascinating, times passes us by. But thanks for the memories. Cheers, J.

[@UAF1966]

It’s amazing the contrast between the modern boxter and the original and how closely they stuck with the design

[@bendeleted9155]

I guess you could say, "Same guy. Different day". 👍

[@outsidethepyramid]

contrast is the wrong word.. similarity is the word.

[@UAF1966]

@@outsidethepyramid I was comparing and contrasting it’s looks

[@FirstnameLastname-py3bc]

You must check out their 911 lineup

[@thesteelrodent1796]

And yet the original prototype Boxster still looks so much better than any of the production models. It was perhaps not the most practical, but it was a much prettier car

[@TechNoirJapan]

Toyota actually helped Porsche be cost effective with their supply chain. The Boxster model actually was their savior when they were about to go bankrupt, similar to how the Ipod saved Apple in way.

[@hertzair1186]

The Cayenne also at that time greatly filled the coffers for Porsche, that further saved the company…and importantly, the 911.

[@tf201]

This is the most interesting video to me as Jay always refers to his Porsche GT as the gold standard of all cars ever made and to hear his views and opinions on the other vehicles in the Porsche lineup is interesting.

[@rtanidean4931]

As a 17 yr old my summer job was hand delivering new porches, Audi, volx wagon to customers. It was freakin awesome!! The Porsche 928 was my fav then. Took it up with the owners son to 160 & scared me how smooth and perfect it seemed back then. To say I love those porches / Audi too is on point. They are incredible. Period.

[@gigatron2008]

Leno "amazing build quality" The headrest insert flaps in the wind behind his head. :D lol

[@DesertVan]

Looks like it fell off at some point!

[@SelfReflective]

I think it was already loose and hanging in the garage, I don't if Jay inadvertently pushed it out while they were talking how great it was.

[@gigatron2008]

@@SelfReflective just the irony of it. I'm sure it's an easy fix. Probably just pops back in place.

[@diddlybow3891]

😳

[@LordToxygene]

Those are made to pop in and out. Same as on my older version. It probably wasn't properly popped in before they gave the car to him.

[@williamglass7806]

i drove one of these back in about 2006 and it was about as exciting as a chevy vega.

[@alliejr]

Mine is 10 years old this year. Best car I’ve ever owned! It fits TWO sets of golf clubs in the rear and a push cart in the front trunk. I guess the 987 chassis has a bigger trunk than the current model.

[@bobbpo151]

Same goes for the current Boxster. And a lot easier than fitting a set of golf clubs in a 911. The Porsche sales rep is apparently not a golfer 😂

[@rayjay8322]

"I’m trying to find something I dislike, but I can't." Ya haven't done maintenance on it yet, Jay!

[@iantownsend500]

Very nice car. I kind of wish Jay drove the 986 Boxster as well. To see what he thought of the original one as well

[@allysonhanks7367]

Hello Ian, how are you doing. I hope you are safe and in good health. Looking for a new friend and i saw your pic here. I hope you don't mind thank you.

[@petermckechnie9092]

It’s great to see Jay enjoying a Boxster. Here in the UK I daily drove a Soeed Yellow 2000 Boxster S manual with 90,000 miles on it for 4 years. It was a joy to own. Not 1 thing went wrong on it and when I came to sell it it sold in just 1 day for just £100 less than I paid for it 4 years earlier. The people that hate of them are the people that’s never driver then. Redlining that 3.2 flat 6 through the gears was an amazing sound

[@mountainmandale1587]

I have a first generation boxster that has been my daily driver car for over 10 years now. Surprisingly, the value has been going up lately. It's a great car, but even basic maintenance is definitely not cheap.

[@insayn7995]

How’s the overall reliability been? Can someone own it as their only car?

[@crossmyass]

@@insayn7995 as long as you only ever need space for one passenger and don't need to carry much. I run errands in mine and it's good for groceries, etc. Consumables can be expensive (tires, etc) and a "cheap" oil change will probably run you near $200 if you don't do it yourself. I just took my RS-60 Spyder on a fairly long road trip (probably 3k miles) and it performed flawlessly, but I noticed that when I got further from the coast, there were 0 Porsches. Like, I did not see a single one after I got out of Maryland, so that could be an issue if you live somewhere where a dealership is your only repair option, because from what I've seen their prices seem to be about 3x that of a reputable repair shop, even on things like oil changes. (Local dealerships here charge over $600!)

[@Riley_1955]

Just sold my 99 Porsche boxster with 47,000 miles and I bought it from the original owner.....Yeah I know I'm regretting it already......It was a very sweet sports car and I had a lot of fun with it.

[@suzyjohnson4667]

Didn't know much about the Boxster, now I do. Awesome little machine and worth a look and test drive.

[@shivang15]

First time a major car reviewer paid any attention to a Boxster. I have the same color and love mine to bits

[@CTmoog]

These are great cars! Love Porsche!

[@chris681975]

You must be a gay hair dresser

[@ForgetfulFoot]

@CT is infant grade content now Pretty sure most people would choose a tidy Boxster with an IMS retrofit over a RX8 reliability wise. S2000 is great, but it does have dead steering and isn't the best daily driver. They are pretty differen't cars. I would take the S2000 over a 986. But I think they cater to different people. (I own a 987.2 Cayman and a NA MX5 for reference).

[@FFE-js2zp]

@@ForgetfulFoot Porsche is #1 in needed repair cost, worldwide. The 911 is the #1 car in needed repairs and depreciation. It doubles the second place trainwreck BMW. The 911 has 96% TCO in the first 5 years. Porsche means POS in german.

[@dragospahontu]

@@FFE-js2zp these are reliable cars it's just difficult to work on because they're mid engined. But that's because it's a performance car. Unlike an RX-8.

[@SteveHuffer]

@CT is infant grade content now my RX8 could certainly mug any car off for biblical unreliability.

[@robnelsonbayvillage]

Jay likes the rear drive, the manual 6-speed, the convertible design, the balance, the 400 HP. My Boxster now has over 144,000 miles, my 3rd Porsche, and by far the most reliable. Jay also praised the price value retention of the Porsche brand. #Porsche #Boxster

[@allysonhanks7367]

Hello Rob, how are you doing. I hope you are safe and in good health. Looking for a new friend and i saw your pic here. I hope you don't mind thank you.

[@robnelsonbayvillage]

@@allysonhanks7367 May the 2nd half of 2021 deliver peace, prosperity, and joy!

[@allysonhanks7367]

@@robnelsonbayvillage Amen. Amen. Amen. Thank you so much Rob. It's a pleasure to meet you. please can we talk elsewhere. So we can get to know each other better as friends?

[@davidporeilly1]

Thanks for another great video Jay. I was at the 1997 launch in Phoenix as a Porsche employee. I can't believe it's been 25 years. One bit of information for you; you wondered if Porsche began today if they would have started with mid-engine. They did in 1948! The 356-A was mid engined. They only switched to rear engine for the 911 to provide rear seats for sales potential. All the dedicated race cars have been mid engined since. Oh and your guest never answered your drag coef question. The original boxster was very low @ .31.

[@rob12449]

Dear Mr Leno, I've enjoyed many of your garage videos very much. Your sharing of knowledge and details, the time and perfection in care and restoration, the experience of hearing and seeing them on the road. I've heard you talk about a "proper gear box". My mother who recently passed at 96 was a huge fan of yours and I never managed to get her to one of your shows which she would have been thrilled over. Her cousin, Carl Gardella, who also passed was an ultimate car guy, an ace mechanic, held a boat racing record as mechanic for woman driver. I believe he also was into Chords, and sold custom parts for them. Anyway, I'm writing because I lost my viginity, meaning I bought my first 5 speed manual, a 20 year old Porsche Boxster. F'n transmission is giving me headaches! Well I will keep practicing, it's the lights and stops where I stall it. On the road it's wonderful. It is the first car that I enjoy as much as a motorcycle. Just wish I had the automatic! Thanks a lot. hahaha. Thank you for giving my mom years of enjoyment from the Tonight Show to finish up her day.

[@ezghthrt7733]

Naturally aspirated, manual transmission (with a stick), analogue gauges, rear-wheel drive, mid-engine. A modern car with "nostalgic" elements. Good value, too. Almost perfect!

[@shannondeckard8587]

No mechanical E-brake and hydraulically assisted power steering though. They are now all electronic.

[@tg-nu1xc]

Lighter and more fun than a big 911. I'll keep my Boxster 981 S forever. Great gear box, light clutch, 6 cylinders, no turbo lag!!!, instant smooth linear power that makes you always want to drive fast.

[@DriverGuy23]

As a 718 owner, I can agree with Jay on every point with the Boxster and Cayman mid-engine lineup. If you’re a driver and want the best driving experience, get the Boxster or the Cayman. If you want to impress the locals and take your significant other out to dinner, get a 911.

[@scottraaum18]

Just wanted to clarify one thing. My buddy and I both own boxsters and often go on golf trips together, in either his car or mine. You can get two full sets of clubs, two collapsible folding golf bags, shoes and rain gear in the rear compartment without any trouble. We've done it many times. What a way to travel!

[@yankee2yankee216]

Less is more. The Boxster is not inferior to the 911, it just has different values, having the most power not being one of them. Some of us would rather not play the power game, and instead, concentrate on the driving. This Boxster is such an amazing car, to lust after more (it has what, 400hp?) seems kind of greedy!

[@MajorOutage]

A Cayman with 911 parts will beat a 911. It's all bolt-on but Porsche won't do it themselves.

[@miamigt4922]

I have a 2020 Cayman 718 GT4, 2014 Cayman S, and a 1999 Boxster with factory hardtop, Love every generation of the mid engined Porsches. My first Porsche was a 1976 914. I never dreamed that when I grew up I’d own 3 super-modern 914s.

[@Carchaeology]

I’ve gotta say that my Boxster has been the most enjoyable car I have ever driven, and I’ve driven a lot of cars. I’ve compared the mid engine vs rear engine cars on the Porsche track and honestly prefer the mid engine. The only reason to buy a 911 over the Boxster/Cayman is ego.

[@drbobs8267]

Totally agree! I’m 70 and have owned and driven many cars. Nothing like the Boxster. An S2000 is close but relatively gutless by comparison unless you compare to an older Boxster.

[@seinsmeld13]

Jay my first Porsche was an 07 Boxster S which I bought while in a golfing trip to South Carolina. I returned with the car to Canada. I had the care for a few years then sold it for what I paid for it. I loved it so much I am now driving my 3rd Porsche which is a 2020 718 Spyder. What a wonderful car. My car is now garaged until the spring. Anyway take care Jay and keep up your great work.

[@AL_SD]

Not a boxter fan, but I’m really liking this 25th anniversary edition spec.

[@irishmiketully6420]

Thanks,for sharing this with all us gearheads, love to listen to your videos while working on whatever orphan tractor, car, or motorcycle that I feel needs to be resurrected, very much appreciated, thanks again...Irish Mike...

[@rjnation5042]

Oh jeez, it's been 25yrs for the Boxster, it was the first new Porsche I ever owned, it was such a great car & it blew the doors off so many other cars, with all the other cars I've owned & still have I kinda wish I still had it, Rj in Oz 2:35am

[@1ROCKY89]

Great to see Jay in the Boxster thanks! Was waiting to see him driving the original 986 as wel. I drove a silver on black for 20 years and now drive the 718 and 987 all really great cars to drive and reasonable to maintain.

[@matthiasbalke9089]

Funny how the sales guy did not actually answer Jay' s question about the old model looking more aerodynamic. Guess that simply means that it is and he's not allowed to admit it.

[@insayn7995]

Or he probably didn’t know which one was more aerodynamic

[@spaulagain]

Guarantee the 718 is more aerodynamic than the original with flat bottom undercarriage, things like that. But the 718 also adds more effective downforce which creates drag. So it depends on you measure it.

[@Porsche-Ninja]

@@spaulagain Downforce is NOT the same as Drag.. You can have more downforce whilst reducing drag at the same time.

[@Acing86]

Yeah, he didn't have a clue haha, so just avoid it...

[@Ferraridude13]

Darth Spaul might be less aerodynamic in that one part of the car but more aerodynamic in the whole, not even counting the underbody difference.

[@Gigadux]

The first Boxter was the car that made me fall in love with cars when I saw it on the cover of a magazine back in the late 90's. The new one is beautiful.

[@bobj8611]

We call the rear trunk "The Pizza Oven" for good reason.

[@matao87]

Pizza in the trunk, beer in the frunk.

[@Porsche1969]

Hey, nothing better than this in winter. You always have nicely warmep up jackets, when you put them into the trunk.

[@Largetalons]

Can't say I see too many in the winter

[@billleete3125]

@@Largetalons I drive a 2009 Boxster S in the winter here in Michigan.

[@tyler9703]

I absolutely adore the Boxster. My BMW Z3 made me fall in love with lightweight roadsters and the Boxster feels like the ultimate version of that formula. A 987 or 981 GTS is the goal right now.

[@michaelstuehrk3396]

Jay you can see the motor. From the top you simply partially open the convertible top,release the cable stays,unclip the the top and fold it up. Then you remove the insulation pad and top cover with four quick release tabs. You can also remove the seats ,pull away the carpet and remove the front access cover . No problem

[@Riley_1955]

"Remove the seats"....Lol.....No you don't have to remove the seats you just lean them forward and then you have access to do the rest.

[@handpaper6871]

I love the 986 Boxster. I don't own one, I have a 996 911. But the existence of a much cheaper car that shares so many parts is great for the availability of used spares, and the price of new ones!

[@Onewheelordeal]

Absolutely love how genuine Jay is about not being an expert on everything Y'all notice the headrest piece?

[@jacbo374]

Haha

[@mikewf100]

Happy to see you driving the Boxster, one of the best kept secrets

[@allysonhanks7367]

Hello Mike, how are you doing. I hope you are safe and in good health. Looking for a new friend and i saw your pic here. I hope you don't mind thank you.

[@Mars2Point0]

400hp with 6 speed manual, a car that you can actually drive hard and use its full potential, instead of insane hp numbers were you can only honk on it and lay off 2 seconds later kuz your just going warp speed, The saying goes: Its more enjoyable to drive a "slow" car fast, then it is to drive a fast car slow...

[@msiddi01]

That's why I love my Miata.

[@ivofixzone6410]

11:00 Jay got him. He could not answer the question about, is it more aerodynamic. hahah

[@Phalanx082]

Jay just wants to chat about cars and this guy sounds like he's reading a prepared script.

[@barchetta575m]

That's common for "spokespersons" and all those marketing guys. I think Porsche should have sent an engineer or test driver.

[@mrgmmiller]

This guy is a completely knowledgeable Porsche tool.

[@BlackPhillip666]

I liked Lockdown Leno. Guests are hit or miss.

[@RogerOThornhill]

Kind of the reverse of when Jay hosted the Tonight Show:)

[@markm0000]

@@mrgmmiller The over-engineered 5 way digital torque wrench with double extensions and a work light.

[@brentchristine2804]

I have a 1998 Boxster. Still a great car today.

[@lescobrandon3047]

Wow. What a great roadster.

[@SmokeRingsPipeDreams]

I've actually had a Porsche but I did not know (until today) that's why those engines were called "boxers". Thanks Jay!

[@KevinMeyerSSK]

I always admired porsche for their company believes and seek for perfection in cars they have from the beginning. Great manufacture!

[@mhurbi]

I sold my 1991 911 (964) targa and replaced it with a 2014 Boxster S last year. Don’t miss the 911 at all. Surprisingly, the 2014 Boxster is bigger than the 964 in every dimension except weight. 6” wider, 8” longer wheel base, 66 more hp. Total fun to drive.

[@JT-pt5tl]

I have a 2000 Boxster, I love it!

[@garyalgier4811]

Jay I'm 64 years old with a 70 Porsche 914 6 in the garage so I couldn't wait for the 97 Boxster to arrive and get in and drive it but I was not impressed until the 01 Boxster S that I bought at a car auction with a little damage I would drive that car two hours to San Diego and back just to have fun I can't wait for this car to be used and I'll get 1 down the road thanks J for your great work

[@corystansbury]

Editing team had no clue which car was being referenced at any given time.

[@JT-pt5tl]

Lol I swear

[@thepodbaydoorshal]

Edited comment lol

[@kpraz]

lol the trunk

[@michaelcollins966]

or when they shown the 986 boot, when they were talking about the 982

[@mrradman2986]

2004 Boxster S owned since 2006. Upgraded IMS bearing, otherwise stock. Never considered owning a 911.

[@TrackSol]

I’ve always thought the Boxter, and now the Cayman, were some pretty cool cars. Those Porsche naturally aspirated boxer engines sound great!

[@brandongaeng3598]

I love that I had it on captions, and when he revved it up it just said...MUSIC!!! Because that's exactly what it is!

[@williamwaung2514]

I have the 2013 981 Boxster S and really enjoy it. It has more power than my driving skills so I think it is plenty powerful enough. A fun car. One point on the video that I would question is I wonder if the trunk on the Boxster 25 is of a different size. I routinely fit my set of golf clubs in my trunk, all clubs in the bag except the driver, which is out of the bag and sitting on the floor of the trunk. My golf cart fits very well in the frunk with room to spare. So golfers need not be concerned, at least not with the 981. 😊

[@rob12449]

I just got a 2002 986 Boxster and I'm impressed if not amazed at the power it has. The Boxster S of that generation was even faster and yours probably faster still. The speedo jumps around, 60 80..., I got into my sentra and pressed the gas and the engine was making all kinds of noise but the speedo was like stuck!