Should You Buy A Porsche Boxster (986) - Part 1

[@OurRideLife]

Thanks for watching. If you like videos like this without the bad music (lesson learned) then subscribe and check out my latest videos.

[@michaelsmitten9240]

The biggest downside is the silly music

[@OurRideLife]

+Michael Smitten We hear you and our newer videos no longer use this annoying music.

[@bryantmatthews93]

Drove one today im sold

[@OurRideLife]

Hope you find and good one and enjoy it.

[@rscosworthfan]

tom and jerry music lol

[@friedchicken1]

that's the best music ever!! what's it called?

[@OurRideLife]

+1 for sarcasm

[@unkysonny]

A classic example of why some KZbinrs should not narrate their own videos...

[@OurRideLife]

+unkysonny Thanks very much for watching and taking the time to leave your thoughts.

[@davidmoore5822]

Don't disrespect David's effort. He loves these beautiful cars. Damn! So should you. Unsurpassed value for money. A mid engine, serious sports car/roadster for the lucky many thanks to Porsche's hard work on revamping production in the late 90's with help from Toyota production line engineers.The 986, an epic form of personal transport, Ferdinand and Ferry's dream car, the 550, modernised but not too much and made affordable for you. Get one while you can. Most are loved and cared for, avoid the rest. Serious "Dad" advice from a happy owner.

[@OurRideLife]

Thanks for your comment and for watching. Couldn’t agree more.

[@beannie60]

I liked the video and I enjoyed the music, it sticks in your head...

[@OurRideLife]

Yep it is still in my head. So much so that I’m not sure if I have added music to other videos. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment.

[@hasbany29]

My 2002 interior is slightly different. Nice cup holder! Lol. If you want to send me your wind screen, I’ll take it. Ha ha. Thx for the link! Ya, kill the music. I’m not sure if this is David but the 986 in the video is the same one that I just had a talk with in FB messenger. I go by “Sam” on there.

[@OurRideLife]

Thanks for watch and checking out the videos. Yep, I haven’t used this music or for the most part any music in my newer videos. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment.

[@gonesecondzin]

What about oil change? Can you get a filter over the counter or as most; if not, all exotic cars, you have to take it into the dealer..?

[@OurRideLife]

gone2secondzin123 You can easily do oil changes yourself (we have a video about how to do it) and oil filters are available at stores like O'Reilly (you do often need to ask at the back counter, but our local store normally has it in stock).

[@mrporsche4236]

Its 20 years old offcoarse its dated.thats what gives it charater.its like saying a 57 chev looks dated.by the way the original boxter 2.5 is the best and most fun out of all of them.close ratio gearbox cable accelarator non electric steering etc big difference to the newer laggy less sporty ones

[@OurRideLife]

Good point and I think it is important to note that as cars age they go through phases. Often the styling looks old and then after about 30 years it starts to look classic. The Boxster has the advantage that the lines are similar to classic Porsches, so it can age better than others. Also, great point about the gear ratios. Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts.

[@derfyderf]

it felt like I was playing the sims because of the background music

[@OurRideLife]

+WilfredPujanes that's why we don't us this music in our newer videos.

[@mathlover101hotmail]

I am buying one as a hobby car/ experimental car to learn about how to do maintenance on a cheap car than performing it on my newer cars that are worth more than 70k.

[@dehsoftware]

Not a bad idea. Plus you get to enjoy a really nice machine before getting a more expensive car.

[@vladimiralvarez1162]

Cool vid man ....I love mine ...

[@vladimiralvarez1162]

What’s the diff from RMS and IMS? I had both done and clutch cause I had a leak that I saw in my garage

[@OurRideLife]

The RMS is the seal at the rear of the block that keeps the oil in. The IMS Bearing works with the intermediate shaft and turns with the engine. If you had both changed you should be in a good spot.

[@themanglerman]

Great car, loved my 2002 3.2 s Tip until IMS failure destroyed engine last year with only 28k miles, TOTALLY GUTTED:o( My fault, should have taken note of all the warnings. Buy one but get the later more reliable bearing fitted asap, best £1k you'll ever spend. Got 2010 987.2 s pdk now but still would have been more than happy with the 986 s.......

[@OurRideLife]

+manglerman 2015 Very good tip and sorry that you lost your engine.

[@RickyG225]

The PDK (double clutch) is what exactly in your 2010?

[@jDogMcPickleman]

does the ati problem apply to automatic transmission or just manual?

[@OurRideLife]

The IMS Bearing issue does apply to both automatic and manuals. Percentage wise automatics have failure less often, but there are less of them.

[@jDogMcPickleman]

Thanks!

[@RickyG225]

@@OurRideLife What does the automatics have to do with the IMS problems. Does the trans play a role in IMS functionality? Thanks!

[@sandra-yy6hg]

Nice video nice energy

[@OurRideLife]

Glad you enjoyed it. If you are interested part 2 is available at: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qGTZoJZ9fb-WlbM

[@marshallweaver6899]

Mine was $5950 with 78000 miles.

[@davidmorgan8867]

201 BHP ? !!!!!!!!!!!!!! .PLUS, I AGREE WITH THE COMMENT ABOUT THE " MUSIC " ,OTHERWISE, GOOD VIDEO.

[@OurRideLife]

Thanks for watching and glad you liked it. Sorry about the music, I now refrain from annoying music in my newer videos.

[@farnum3297]

"parts would be more expensive than Dodge part" ?? really? now that's a surprise..

[@OurRideLife]

True, but you would be suprised how many people just see cheap Porsche and don't think about repair costs. In part 2 of this video we talk more about maintenance and drive the car. We also think it is a better video, but would love some feedback about that. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qGTZoJZ9fb-WlbM

[@farnum3297]

I had a Boxster for 4 years, and if you do your own maintenance and shop online for quality parts it's not bad, the overall cost is the same like a normal car, because it has a low maintenance schedule from the start. And I drove it year around (winter included), 20k / year, and took it the track too.

[@slogroove]

Some of these comments are appalling! Are all Boxster owners such assholes ? Maybe they are all just pissed in not being able to afford a 911. This is a guy providing good advice, free of charge, yet being interrogated as if he was on trial. I for one am grateful.

[@OurRideLife]

+slogroove Thanks very much.

[@4theSurf]

+slogroove Totally agree!

[@team3gaming749]

slogroove exactly 😂

[@vladimiralvarez1162]

slogroove you’re right man ..I own a 2001 Porsche boxter S and yes biggest maintanace I’ve done was the IMS and clutch ...but it’s so much fun ....and everyone has 911s but that’s way Porsche has made diff styles for everyone to choose ...big ups !!

[@RickyG225]

Wow that music (in my mind) does not fit this car. Perhaps the Samcrac Domino's Pizza Truck maybe?!? Cheers and Peace!

[@OurRideLife]

Yes, learned my lesson after this one. My newer videos have no music. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment.

[@RickyG225]

@@OurRideLife No worries. Just here to help sir!

[@OurRideLife]

Thanks. Constructive comments really help as I try to improve future videos.

[@RickyG225]

@@OurRideLife Great content! Enjoy your ride!

[@ninomalo5193]

what does IMS means?

[@OurRideLife]

+Trey Enriquez Castaneda Trey G It stands to Intermediate Shaft and the issue is actually the Intermediate Shaft Bearing, but is is also called an IMS bearing or just IMS when referring to the issue that can cause the engine to self destruct.

[@Anderixx]

How old is that car?

[@dehsoftware]

The Boxster in this video is a 1999.

[@Anderixx]

David Hurth thanks dude.

[@davidviner4932]

Wow, watched again, the music is just the same

[@OurRideLife]

Unfortunately, KZbin doesn’t let you edit a video once it is published (at least outside of the platform) and because of this, I can’t remove the music. Part 2 of this video doesn’t have any music.

[@kmtaylor88]

You forgot to mention coolant leaks.

[@OurRideLife]

+Kelly M Taylor Thanks very much for watching and yes that can be an issue on these cars.

[@vladimiralvarez1162]

Kelly M Taylor coolant leaks? From where ? Hoses ? Radiators? Explain

[@charleschinchek4007]

Is that you Emo Phillips?

[@OurRideLife]

+Jonathan Walker No, no it isn't.

[@danielcreed33]

Yeah dude what's up with the circus music?

[@OurRideLife]

+Daniel Creed yes, sorry about that. Our newer videos don't use annoying music.

[@cripplermaximus]

I can’t handle this video and music.

[@OurRideLife]

Can’t say that you are wrong and that’s why my newer videos are much different. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and for watching.

[@happibhunana_5527]

The music repeats over and over agaiun

[@OurRideLife]

+Happibhunana _ Thanks very much for watching and videos made after this no longer use this type of music.

[@esspanel]

Couldn't take the music....went to another video.

[@OurRideLife]

+joseph D'Amato We hear you about the music, so when we made part 2 we went with no music kzbin.info/www/bejne/qGTZoJZ9fb-WlbM

[@bigmacdaddy1234]

turn off that gay ass background music.

[@dehsoftware]

I hear you and my newer videos no longer feature the video.

[@TheABS2820]

who cares about horespower, fuck that fiat 500 will keep up with you because of the speed limit

[@shaunpatrickcooper]

aarrgh my ears hurt!!!

[@OurRideLife]

+Shaun Cooper we hear you on that and our newer videos no longer use this type of music.

[@Maxim986]

Tick tick IMS bearing BUM!!! hahaha

[@farnum3297]

tick tick do some research ..

[@unkysonny]

Maxim986 tick tick tick oops, you've got Lyme disease!

[@dannyozz495]

Great video AWFUL music....

[@OurRideLife]

+Danny Ozz Thanks very much and videos made after this no longer use this type of music.

[@michaelfeyrnand6065]

Good vid, AWFUL CORNY soundtrack, irritating... redo your narrative please.

[@OurRideLife]

Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. This is an older video and my newer videos don’t use this music and the narration is more edited. Thanks for the tips.

[@huipingzoe]

No value, goofy music.

[@OurRideLife]

+huipingzoe We hear you and part 2 has no music kzbin.info/www/bejne/qGTZoJZ9fb-WlbM