Torture TESTING My $9,000 Porsche Boxster... Will It SURVIVE?

[@DragPakMerc]

It was fun to see you visiting sites and driving roads that I instantly recognized. Moved to NW Arkansas from the northern Oklahoma flatlands 15 years ago and love it. For a car and motorcycle enthusiast, there's no better place to live.

[@WatchJRGo]

Absolutely, Arkansas is the best collection of roads in the country. I like Blue Ridge, I like the PCH and 1… but Arkansas covers it all 🍻

[@pkt1213]

It makes me a little sad that mife wife gets so car sick so easily. Nothing more fun than blasting down some twisties.

[@edpoints1127]

Collection of roads, Arkansas? Maybe. Alaska has great views. Super cool roads along both of the Mississippi River where the terrain gets hilly, especially North in Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota. Tail of the Dragon is really cool. 🤔 How would the Boxter like that? If it wasn't 12+ hours away, that would be a cool video.

[@blakeslocum2732]

@@WatchJRGo Ever driven through Bella Vista? North East of Eureka--I live there, very much the same kind of drive and roads, and very very pretty. You shoulda been here about two-3 weeks ago. If you ever get a chance, drive down the 49 and take it down through fort smith. BEAUTIFUL Drive. I always love taking the 49/44 to Little rock for festivities. I cannot wait to get a weekend warrior to drive. Only have a truck right now. (01' gmc 5.3)

[@mobilechaosyt]

I use the rip those roads going up to the lake house off beaver lake. Granted we were in a truck because 5 miles of gravel to the house was way more intense than the petting zoo and the drive down to the dock was always washed out.

[@FunYl]

Glad to see you actually enjoying a car instead of just fixing endless issues

[@seanwieland9763]

Just as long as you don’t let Hoovie take it to the track it’ll be fine. 😅

[@christopherhamilton5557]

😂😂😂

[@WatchJRGo]

His car is hiding in the video if you can spot it 🤔

[@AzTurboMini]

@@WatchJRGo the silver Ferrari. 👍

[@davidenorth]

Hoovie + Track+ Porsche = What could go wrong?

[@pierrealexguev]

@@WatchJRGo the targa/convertible is back?

[@ajvot71]

My wife has been daily driving her 2002 986 Boxster for the past 12 years. They are fantastic cars. Relatively inexpensive, easy to maintain, and fun to drive. It’s rare for them to have rain leaks so long as you keep the drains clear. Porches channel the water vs trying to keep it out.

[@LouisWritingSomethingCrazy]

There's nothing better than a day of ripping up roads and having a blast with friends. These are always my favorite videos

[@kneedeepinit]

I remember your mixed feelings during the first video of the Boxster series. I commented that we have one and love it. It is hard to explain how competent these cars are

[@MikeJohnson-ld9rn]

Nice camera operator J R ! I wonder what might develop? I know everything is digital, but the joke would not work if I said I wonder what would digitaliza.

[@PlugInRides]

JR "I love this car. It does everything well!" Also JR: "I'll be getting rid of the Boxster as soon as I get back from this trip."

[@jrmason]

Just get rid of it since the driver side sun visor still isn't fixed.

[@Alegrus375]

He needs to sell it so he can move on to the next projects.

[@nachobroryan8824]

It's almost like this is a business.

[@Alegrus375]

@@nachobroryan8824 It is a business, he fixes cars then flips them. He explained it in a recent video.

[@sgttombailes3380]

I'm 70 now and have been driving Porsches in the North Georgia mountains for 50 years. I LOVE IT !!! SO much fun !!

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[@alansmith4734]

11:46 Fun Fact: The basic difference between Horns and Antlers, is that Horns are like finger nails and keep growing. Where as, Antlers are seasonal and fall off.

[@jim_bocho]

„You can’t push the car enough“ - beware, that’s exactly when a Cayman bit my ass 😉 Looks like a great tip! Perfect opportunity to enjoy a Boxster 🥰

[@m1t2a1]

Snow belt here. You can go driving around with some spirit on snow. As Colin McRae said, tire choice is everything. Some are Axis deer. Native to India, introduced to Texas, then spread. Same as some of the deer on "Out on the Ranch." That's Demolition Ranch's dad, and the actual ranch. The buffalo are bison. Bison aren't buffaloes. That looks like a nice drive.

[@ix0s]

I saw my Ram parked in the War Eagle lot 😃! Thanks for spending a minute to chat with a viewer who gets to live vicariously through your videos because, well, life.

[@jeremyTallen1]

Just wanted to say thank you for your S60 timing belt video! I been watching it over and over today to prepare myself to attempt it tomorrow 👍

[@WatchJRGo]

It takes some time but that’s not a bad job, good luck! 🍻

[@jeremyTallen1]

@@WatchJRGo Thank you!!!

[@InsideOfMyOwnMind]

@@jeremyTallen1 Let us know how it goes.

[@ScottDuBose]

The Problem with Carly is you have to pay the subscription! I bought one and cant use most of the features and I'm not paying every month so it sits in my tool box!

[@bmh67wa]

Is that the one that you have to pay a fee for each different model of vehicle that you want to test as well? I know there's at least one company that has theirs set up like that. I have 6 vehicles. That could get expensive after a while. I'll stick with my Autel.

[@ScottDuBose]

@@bmh67wa It use to. Now you pay and get them all. That said its been a while since I've thrown my in the tool box.

[@kevinhaigh1654]

Looks amazing and it was great seeing you and your partner out on the road having fun, id be interested in seeing you do more things like this definitely keep smiling and having fun

[@Chris-hw4mq]

why are people afraid to say girlfriend, partner sounds like they are cops

[@kevinhaigh1654]

@@Chris-hw4mq reason I said partner is because I don't know if it is his wife or girlfriend ,and just thought it was a bit more polite than asking out right

[@gracetestifies]

Shiii. The ppl wanna 🙄 only reason I'm in The comments now 😆 lol

[@georgestone1485]

I rode a Harley 900 miles in a pouring rain storm, then drove 200 miles in a snowstorm. Nothing is worse than riding a motorcycle in a rain storm. You either sweat to death wearing a rain suit or you get drenched from not wearing one. Recommended accessory while riding in a rain storm, a good pair of wide angle googles, to keep the rain out and visibility clear.

[@MrMattDat]

Morning JR! Boxster looks great! 2 Questions: 1) How does Carly compare to BlueDriver? 2) How could you not comment on the Matchbox cars strung over the waterwheel belt at 6:17?

[@briancleminson6156]

I didn't realise they were cars, I just thought it was some kind of anti-static device!

[@wingerfan1]

I bet that would sound pretty good with a Borla exhaust. They make a pretty decent sounding one for Porsches.

[@pkt1213]

People in my PCA chapter were posting pics of the snow. Just crazy. I learned today that the weather is punishment for people putting up their Christmas lights before Thanksgiving.

[@WatchJRGo]

The 918 outside in the snow was crazy cool! ❄️

[@pkt1213]

@@WatchJRGo I laugh when you call those canyons because I grew up "in them there hills" but then I remember you're from Kansas. 🤣 I live in Oklahoma now and my entire subdivision has about 10 ft of elevation change.

[@blakeslocum2732]

@@pkt1213 HA Same here. I live 30 minutes from ES. Been there too many times to count and where I live is just the same--nothing but hills and valley's. I love it. I would never willingly move to kansas :( Sorry JR!

[@mbiker345]

I can’t believe how Arkansas has no leaves. It’s not even thanksgiving yet and it looks like the north.

[@drewping2002]

That water wheel and the belt drive was really cool!

[@69Dartman]

Driven in horrible weather similar to that before. Coming home from a swap meet in the Sundance I borrowed from my sister. Saw the clouds turn black and we were in a torrential downpour and I could barely see the lines or the road. Everyone slowed down to 20-25 and after about half hour it cleared and back to merely wet and crappy to partial sun. Watching now, sounds like a good time and fun drive in the Porsche for most of it 👍

[@cheapcargarage]

You be careful with MY BOXSTER. Take good care of it. Also I like the stereo choice you made. I’m really going to enjoy that!

[@Abrothers100]

I just got the wife an 05 boxster tip for her daily after watching your videos. That makes Porsche number 4 in the house. She loves it. She said “now I get it” getting out of it on her first drive. Just went to pick up a hard top for it last weekend.

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[@glassvial]

Happy to see you living your best life, JR. Looks like you guys had a great time!

[@dibcrew6879]

Honestly this is my favorite video you’ve done since you sold the shop. Not that the other ones were enjoyable.

[@85active]

Hey JR, love your content. Great videos, keep them coming. That’s some car for 9k. Can’t imagine what Porsche would charge for the work you did to it even though they were minor jobs. Hoovie should be using you as well as the Wizard and Car Ninja to fix his cars. Enjoy the trip. G’Day from Australia

[@garysimonson9593]

that whole area's a blast to drive. I first tried it out in summer '84 in my brand-new '84 Thunderbird Turbo Coupe, five-speed. That was a fun car in the twisties.

[@jondiaz3475]

We got pummeled with rain on the motorcycles a couple weeks back in NW Ark a few weeks back. Luckily the rain held off during the tight part of 123.

[@Buc_Stops_Here]

I watched as it was nice to see a success story instead of heartbreak stories, which there have been more of as of late.

[@thrumyeyesphoto]

Glad you're enjoying the Boxster so much! I'm 1 year in on my 987 S and couldn't be happier. Its one of the most fun and balanced cars I've ever owned. Just enough power to have fun but not go to jail! :)

[@joedean7266]

Eureka Springs is such a beautiful place! My beautiful bride and got married at the Thorncrown Chapel just outside of town. If you get a chance to check that out, I'd recommend it! Looking forward to going back there sometime! Great video, have fun with that Boxster!!

[@VidTubeWatch]

I'm in Little Rock, Arkansas. I got married in Eureka Springs to my wonderful wife 18 and a half years ago. We need to go back and check out that mill and the wooden bridges. We were driving my '91 325i convertible that weekend we got married. On the way back I got pulled over by a small town deputy. When he realized the situation he said, "oh, I see why you are in such a hurry." LOL. He told me to be safe, and I didn't receive a ticket. I wasn't going that fast really. No speed limit signs for miles, and I never saw his hiding spot.

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[@shephusted2714]

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[@MuscleDad420]

The hot wheels on the belt inside the mill!!!

[@WatchJRGo]

That was really cool 💯

[@roberttowsley8958]

You're FINALLY learning to appreciate a GREAT car!

[@Richard-HiFiMan]

Ahh Eureka Springs. There are some very fun roads to drive in that area for sure, plus the countryside is just amazing. My last couple of trips trip through the area were in an ‘04 Mercedes CLK55 cabio, and then a manual ‘07 BMW 335i coupe running a stage 1 Cobb tune on it. What a blast.

[@JamesSterling]

So JR, have you changed your opinion of the Boxster? As for the transmission gear spacing you should try a Boxster S. Not sure if yours has a 5 speed or 6 speed but the S has a 6 speed.

[@gwilli]

Yes! The S has more power in the lower RPMs and his complaint becomes a non-issue.

[@wkeithtexas]

That area of AR is my favorite place to flyfish but the Tahoe doesn’t road rally very well except on the petting zoo scenic route.

[@johnvineyard1282]

I love my 01 Boxster S. 140,000 miles and still runs and drives great.

[@KentKrizik]

I told you the twisties would change your mind.

[@lancenutter1067]

I have a 2002 Boxster S with 79,000 on it. Best car I’ve ever owned. Paid 4500$ for it 3 years ago.

[@kevincampbell8298]

Driven a few different ones since they came out. Lots of fun really.

[@terrylessmann2274]

Careful, 987s are addictive - I have 2. The S 6 spd does a better job of working the power band. And rain sensing wipers are 💣

[@StevesWanderlust]

I was there two weeks ago with my wife in our stock '19 Jetta. The steep & crooked road sign was awesome.

[@nicolaeniga5904]

Bro , I was looking at Carly for about 3 months and I was always putting it off, Your 15% pushed the needle in to the buy zone . Thank you

[@bren70ssss94]

The new boxster looks great lights are very different 😁

[@WatchJRGo]

I’m a huge fan of the 718 😍

[@genericsomething]

It's good to see you guys enjoying yourselves. More videos like this, please (at least 4 times a year?).

[@carlosarroyo2903]

It was awesome meeting you at the Palooza! Great video. I filmed some of my tours enjoying my 987.2. This is a wonderful Porsche.

[@alanbeckham9093]

Your passenger is GORGEOUS!!

[@benlee6500]

We love your road trip in a Porsche Boxster 987....it's good and fun...John do it more often...

[@tracktoys9269]

Wow!! I was just there with my bike 22 Goldwing just a few weeks ago. That rain day looks like the day I left from that area, Rained all the way home.

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[@jkholley1118]

I have done 26 Gumball Rallies, the Arkansas Gumball was the best roads. Same area you are in. And we rented an airport and set up a road course, drag strip and standing mile. This video brings back great memories.

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[@Coltyyyyyyyy]

LOve the test Drive JRBoxMan. The engine sounds like butter!

[@jesusc4384]

I know this is WatchJRGO, but how about that prelude!

[@WatchJRGo]

It broke, crank bolt backed out on the trip 😬

[@pstreetgarage7304]

Seemed like a very fun day out with a cool assortment of cars

[@george8718]

We just sold 10 acre property out there in Mountainhome Arkansas those roads are very enjoyable to drive😊I wish I was with you guys I have a 2009 C4 S

[@string2155]

Kinda like old BMWs, power band at 4000 - when the disa valve opens

[@tracktoys9269]

Did you do the Pig trail, they call that the dragon of the west. Its not AS tight, but its bad ass on a bike!

[@VanisleNSX]

Driving over that cattle guard scared the crap out of me. HaHa

[@esiebert7625]

Whoa, JR is hanging out with a supermodel…

[@jimmccormick6091]

John, John, John..... When one goes upon a "rally" (or, more appropriately a "rallye"), the Honda PRAY- lewd becomes the the Honda prel-YOOD......

[@gregdiamond6023]

Sell it to Hoovie when you’re ready to sell. He'll blow the engine and LS swap it, like he did in his 911. That car is nuts.

[@HousesandCars]

How are you not going to introduce us?

[@richardfarmer6570]

You're having way too much fun in the Boxster JR, better hold on to it.

[@Myrune1]

OOoh, I was at that mill two years ago on my motorcycle. (Maybe three years now.) There were some great roads if you are on a motorcycle or in a sports car.

[@Cartier_specialist]

If I remember right you have Michelins on the Boxer. Which ones do you have? I went with Pirellis this time because they beat the Michelins in a TireRack road test.

[@WatchJRGo]

PS4s I’ve had such bad luck with Pirelli I’ll try not to ever buy them again 😬

[@Cartier_specialist]

@@WatchJRGo These are my first set of Pirelli tires. Part of the reason I got them was they were the nicest tires for the money. $300 shipped for four. For comparison the Michelins were $1200 including a $400 rebate from Michelin. So far the Pirellis are doing great. I've ran most the major brands and my preference was Bridgestone before they just got too expensive. One car I put slightly over 100,000 on had Toyos and I loved them also. They lasted for over 80,000 miles and I never even had a flat tire. Very smooth and quiet.

[@eddiehuff7366]

That boxster would love the twisties on our Dragon Highway in East Tennessee.

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[@cameronfairbanks5312]

Some of my favorite roads to drive.I have been in NWA for 20 years. Great area for driving. Also caught my first fish as a kid under neath the war eagle bridge where you where by the mill.

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[@brianselt291]

I lived in Arkansas for two years…the hardest rain that I ever saw was down near Crater of Diamonds state park…I couldn’t see anything.

[@CrazyOneToo]

No man that's normal weather here. 80 one day and 30 the next.

[@charlesfernandez-693]

Glad you're not destructed with the visor

[@jamesluke7377]

How daryou not stop on your way to Eureka Springs (if you took I-49/US 71) South from KC passing a prior e46 323i owner (Harrisonville, MO). 🤣😅 Hope you had tons of fun.

[@jeandunow7794]

Sooo, you don't have to worry about having deer wander out in the road this time of year down in Arkansas? 🤞🏻 I agree with your assessment of the car. Owned a 2012 Boxster S Black Edition. Loved every minute I owned it. I still regret selling it. 😭

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[@RealRickCox]

Carly... the girl that wants you to pay her every month, but you only need once a year. :)

[@Stuntfish]

I was going to come meet you but I was not into the weather. Didn't feel like walking around Eurika in the mid 40's and the awd in the TT was acting up. 🙄

[@adilbagha6127]

Hey doesn't that sun visor annoy you hope you make a video on how to do a repair on it (not replace it with another) so I can get an idea to do mine as well

[@RyanGalt]

Keep us updated, new Boxster owner

[@rc10t3]

Weatherwise, a typical European autumn day.

[@richc9503]

I always wanted a boxster, about 10 years ago I was actively looking for one but couldn't find anything decent in my area. I may have to start looking again.

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[@NZmellowyellow]

I like this format. Be cool if you did more of it.

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[@wapd205]

I’m ready for more videos on the Bentley.

[@bojangles1023]

It was nice to see you having fun.

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[@brantleyhudson2892]

JR, the only issue I still see on the Boxter is that sunvisor. Any plans to fix that?

[@WatchJRGo]

Nah, it's $200 used or $1,000 from Porsche, I thought about a little velcro to solve it 🤔

[@blakeslocum2732]

@@WatchJRGo Agreed. Sometimes there's a little plastic bushing you can replace--Have you done any research if this one has it? (My wife's honda civic had something like this) But of course you have, you're John Freaking Ross. 🤣

[@CB-jk3ue]

Um yeah bi-polar Arkansas weather is the norm…. 99 on Halloween and 20 on Thanksgiving or freezing on Halloween and a shorts on Thanksgiving

[@mythbuster7538]

Ok. How much did u pay the pretty lady to pretend she likes you? 🤣🤣🤣

[@nadenolam8368]

Rode darn near all of those roads on my Goldwing.

[@bricksfirst5584]

It survived!

[@WatchJRGo]

So far, it still has to get me home 😬

[@69Dartman]

Been there, done that, got the shirt🤣

[@usererror1969]

great to see you having fun while making KZbin content.

[@michealbaer4917]

I love that you use the CORRECT name 📛 Porsche ‼️‼️❗

[@JConnollystudio]

I liked that video. Owning cars is not just about fixing them, is to enjoy them and use them so they can break so we have to go back to fixing them.... Wait, I think I see a pattern here.... Naaaaaaan!

[@toohai2]

The drive to Eureka is always a blast. Glad you got to come down again and actually have some fun. I will be up to Wichita on thanksgiving eve to watch my friends band. That’s definitely a boring drive from Noel, MO. 😂

[@kavinskysmith4094]

sounds like a gear or rear end change is in order for second and third, as it sounds like one is too short and one is too long, probably in an effort to keep the driver in 3rd and 4th for max fuel economy, also what you mention about the 911's loosing it and the boxer keeping it is something that's been that way for many a year, my pops went for a 914 over a 911 for that very reason as the early ones just had major weight shift problems and would swing off the road if you pushed them too hard as 195 series tires, plus a heavy rear weight bias, and swing axels, not a good time if you push it wrong and dont slow in fast out them, and needless to say theirs a reason why they souped up the tires, moved the oil tank to the front for a few years and put some front spoilers on them which apparently make a hell of a difference in keeping them composed, but without that, even around a gentle bend on the autobahn, the back end slides out at 80 as he found on the test drive of one over there.

[@bmh67wa]

Having only one leg it limits my sports car choices. The Boxter is much more agreeable with my wallet than other Prosche models but I've heard mixed reviews about the Tiptronic transmission. There isn't a Car Ninja in my town to service one either unfortunately.

[@carlosarroyo2903]

You can look for the 2009 or newer Boxster. They come with PDK transmission instead of the Tiptronic. Dont let that stop you from enjoying an awesome car like this! 😎

[@iainmcglynn833]

I suppose having a Boxster S helps the drudgery of watching you drive yours 😂 This filmmaker is gorgeous btw, keep her ! Nice going in a mixed group 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🙏😎

[@plantedinpr886]

Lol, I used to live in Lancaster County. I noticed the barn and thought "wow, that looks like Lancaster". Lmao

[@_RiseAgainst]

JR lovin rain sensing wipers, me pissed off some computer is making decisions for me.

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[@MazichMusic]

It would have been nice for you to introduce your lady friend. Looks like a fun trip. My wife and I like to do road trips.

[@pawelzajac8023]

That’s a beautiful ride. 20 yes ago I owned a prelude. Also great car for these kinds of roads. Cheers!

[@ap101081]

Still have my 2000 Prelude with 38K on it. All original.