WHY I'M SELLING MY BOXSTER GTS +20 MONTH/18K MILE REPORT

[@BubuBarong]

You're wrong mate on at least one thing: I come from a 981S, now I own a 718 Spyder and soon I'll get a Spyder RS. The manual roof in the Spyder is a pain at first but despite that it's so so much special and better to drive, both slowly and hard. It's a whole another level. It's really worth double the price. Cheers from Italy

[@obsessedcloset2638]

Your mic volume / quality is not right Sir.

[@hawaiirealmedia5610]

Regarding the sound quality: What you're hearing is distortion that comes from several issues including recording at too high levels to a wireless mic transmitter screwing up. Not only distortion but compression, where the voice sounds extremely flat with no dynamics; almost as if the sound is hitting a barrier, so all the words sound like they are flattened out and loud. i.e. unnaturally even. (I am a sound engineer) In addition, voice to ambient sound levels make it hard to hear the voice. Note that getting perfectly balanced audio when doing something like this is not easy and most non-professionals will make errors. It's tricky.

[@BenB91]

Slightly optimistic price in my opinion. End of summer and a tough economic climate

[@volkswizard]

I can only go by Autotrader’s valuation though they might be being optimistic so it doesn’t sell and they get more ad revenue. There are 16 for sale but not many in Carmine red, and of those is there a climate/cruise/heated seats/park assist car? I’d rule out any GTS that got different wheels or leather interior - plenty of those as dealers up sold GTS to S buyers who didn’t care about it looking like a true GTS

[@geewiz38]

Thanks Andrew - nice to see your 981 GTS for the last time. I'm still enjoying the base 981 that you sold me in 2015! We've been all over the alps in it - Stelvio pass, Susten pass, Great St Bernard pass, Bernina pass, Furkka pass, I could go on - epic experiences. Hopefully you won't miss this car too much!

[@laxman90210]

Considering a 2016 boxster gts. Would love to get thoughts on how you see depreciation shape up given 718 4.0 in the market.

[@jameslove888]

PCM was an option on them, that other person was correct. The CDR unit was the standard with no nav and a lower resolution screen. They were wrong though on the steering wheel. The sports design wheel was standard on the GTS.

[@volkswizard]

Thanks James, appreciate that a lot. That makes it nearly £10k of options then

[@jameslove888]

@@volkswizardit’s not an option but there’s a way to make the car slightly more comfortable as well. There’s a setting in the binnacle to the right of the Speedo to set the car into comfort pressures. it's only applicable for cars with 20" wheels and involves running at 30 psi (cold) instead of the more usual 33 psi (cold). 20" wheels can give an excessively firm ride for many drivers and are often bought for cosmetic reasons - hence the reason for giving customers an "official" way when they complain about a harsh ride. It’s at the trade off of some sharpness but it’s how I run mine as a daily just for a slight bit more comfort.

[@steve45678]

Your car is truly stunning, I hope you don't regret selling it 😢.

[@volkswizard]

Thanks Steve. Hope you like the next one 👍🤞

[@jrushen4235]

If you think you may regret something don't do it.

[@kriskalpa]

why not keep both?

[@kriskalpa]

one thing I wonder, is it worth a 20k premium over a 2.7? I'd wager the 2.7 does most of the same things but for a lot less. Would be an interesting comparison.

[@volkswizard]

I've driven a 2.7 and it's pretty lame, makes a lot of noise but doesn't really go anywhere with that gearing - honestly it's not a very Porsche experience and put me of 981s until a journo said try and S or GTS and he was right. Also there a degree of intangible appeal with a special edition Porsche, you could say a base Carrera does most of what a Carrera GTS does but it's the details.

[@kriskalpa]

agreed.@@volkswizard

[@tobiaskolb9011]

In Germany there is 20k difference between S and GTS. And 35 between base and GTS!

[@kriskalpa]

interesting! I love the GTS look but don't think it is really worth the extra. One could buy 2x2.7's for the price.@@tobiaskolb9011

[@clu4u]

My 981 Spyder is worth every penny! It doesn’t depreciate at all, but I don’t drive it much in winter.

[@Tracertme]

As you have owned two of my favourite cars and I am about to buy one, which did you prefer, the Audi R8 or the Porsche Boxster GTS. I struggle to make up my mind. They both have pluses..

[@volkswizard]

For me it’s the Boxster GTS as R8 is a bit hefty in comparison yet packaging is poor. Plus R8 js thirsty and not much faster and it’s a bit gold medallion while Porsche is more subtle & classier (and you don’t have to visit an Audi main dealership ever again 😬)

[@Tracertme]

@@volkswizard thanks for coming back.. appreciated

[@bispal]

Great review of awesome car. Can't believe you're selling it but then I sold my 981 spyder and am currently also 90 mins from Venice in Slovenia in my 986 stop gap while waiting for my 4.0 GTS to arrive. Really any Boxster is an amazing touring car from £5k to £125k, there is so much choice. Looking forward to whats next, I'm guessing a league up but not a Porsche, perhaps a McLaren ??? Another great touring car. Its got to be good to replace a Boxster!

[@volkswizard]

You’ll believe it when you see the replacement. Have a great trip. No worries about sticking miles on a 986 means proper fun 🤩

[@mariedoyle8834]

Is it orange?

[@horatiotimewaster5755]

Looking forward to your next video! Have to say that this GTS would be a keeper for me. It is a fabulous spec, really the perfect car. Driving through the Alps in it must have been a dream.

[@volkswizard]

It was a dream. I guess there is a degree of ‘been there, done that’ but I’m sure I’ll be back in a soft top under snow capped peaks again soon

[@nickhill941]

I’ll be sad to see this car go as I’m a fellow 981 Boxster owner and have really enjoyed the content you’ve produced for yours

[@volkswizard]

That's very kind Nick. It's a stretch trying to push Porsche content on effectively a VW channel but I always felt the 981 was an affordable and enjoyable way into Porsche ownership, even this GTS is cheaper than a Mk8 Golf R for example. Glad you enjoyed it, I am sure there will be more again one day 👍🏻👍🏻

[@robreason9470]

A great car. I hope the next one lives up to the joy this Boxster has brought to you.

[@D992]

The PSE is just such a superb piece of kit. I’m off to Yorkshire shortly and my 981 is with me 😉 (PSE included 😹)

[@volkswizard]

Make sure you keep those valves lubed 🧴

[@D992]

@@volkswizard Funny you should say that, lubed last week with some Wurth. 👍🏼

[@rsjamie9423]

I had a 14 reg Yellow 981 Boxster which I ran for 2 years covering 32k miles, still one of my favourite cars I've owned. Highly recommend 👍 I am going to predict the new car is an R8 V10 in brown 😎

[@volkswizard]

981 really does exceed expectations which is quite a rare thing with cars. Brown R8 V10, there's a thought 🤨

[@paulwardzynski3265]

Great little synopsis. I wish I were brave enough to buy a car from auction! You've got the "knowledge" and made a really good purchase and I'm sure your return on the investment will be good. I would love a Boxster, they're a proper sports car!

[@volkswizard]

Thanks Paul. To be honest it was a gamble but what reduced a lot of risk was the one owner bit and the full service history with Porsche which I was able to verify. Someone who bought a Porsche from new and kept it for a long time (rather than flogged it on for investment) is probably OK. Ones to watch are the GT cars that might have been crashed by the first owner, plenty of those about so I'd only buy one from a main dealer.

[@askiff1415]

@@volkswizardsame - I bought our one owner Carrera 4S from its original keeper, 2000 miles a year and always garaged so not really driven enough until it came into my possession 😊

[@dasautogt]

Still. It's the 20 months that does my head in 🤯

[@allynwithington]

Excellent video, and a real send off for your GTS. Looking forward to what will replace such a cool car. I'm thinking something a bit older older and from Maranello. :). Your face/description questioning the "sell" decision is very interesting.. clearly a quandary indeed.

[@chrisp4899]

20 months ! That's gone quickly

[@volkswizard]

Tell me about it!

[@kjdewolff]

Sad to see this go from the channel..! You're one of the few with quality content on the 981 Boxster.. Good luck with the sale!

[@incasejstn]

Sad to see the trusty Boxster go but excited to see what's next! I wish I was able to afford it! I'm not a Porsche guy but that's one savage car! I'm sure it'll make an awesome daily for someone! I'd sure drive it every day!

[@whathasxgottodowithit3919.]

Nice car Andrew, a great tourer too.

[@volkswizard]

Not as good a cruiser as your S3 but when the road starts to twist & climb it’s in a different league. And then there is the noise 😍

[@jackward-ds1ue]

Considering you have multiple cars 18k in 20 months is a lot 😳

[@volkswizard]

Tell me about it! I’m not sure how I managed it to be perfectly honest as I don’t commute any more. That’s Ttrs problem with 34 mpg, too tempting !

[@askiff1415]

This is a KZbin channel and a business - you gotta drive them to create content aswell 👍

[@Liam_M666]

Looking forward to the new addition

[@volkswizard]

Thanks Liam 👍

[@bluetitan20]

For someone like me who could never afford something that costs more than €50kish, something like this would be all the car you could ever want or need. Sounds really good with the roof down and as you pointed out, it was designed to be hustled down your favourite backroad as well as do the much bigger driving trips. Carmine Red must be one of the best colours for it as well. Looking forward to what will arrive next as its replacement, it will have to be good though 😉

[@volkswizard]

Thanks, you are right, it ticks a lot of boxes and as we move to EVs cars like these will be even more refreshing.

[@mc4130]

This is a lovely car, and a great sales video! I’ve watched this a couple of times, and the autotrader video too(!), and would love it if I had the space cash and space for it. Best priced and combo on the market, with a great catalogue of history and videos. One lucky lucky owner to come. Just watched the STG video on the Spyder RS, and to be honest, it made me think even more about just how good (and uncompromised), the 6cyl GTS is. What a car.

[@volkswizard]

Thanks so much, that's really good to hear particularly your comments on price/condition/spec. Glad you spotted the sales video too, I originally linked this video but realised buyers need a more potted version and first impressions are important. I haven't watched STG's video on Spyder RS but have watched Matt Farah's and it really is a case of the law of diminishing returns especially because they couldn't fit the auto hood because the engine was too big so had to do that bloody stupid tent instead. Still, if I had the means I probably wouldn't say no seeing as it can make you some cash tax free and be fun to own as well :)

[@markjordan6318]

I drive a 2011 997GTS & borrowed a Boxster GTS back in 2014 from Porsche - what an unbelievable car & the sound from that sports exhaust - definitely one of the best. Whoever buys this car will I am sure be getting an absolute peach of a car - does everything. Your next purchase must be something special to beat this…….

[@jamescarroll2285]

A great video for the prospective buyer

[@malchowle5618]

Love affairs don't last forever it's nice to move on 😀

[@volkswizard]

👍

[@bumblebee9288]

£900 a month on any car is ludicrous id rather go on holiday in a 5 star hotel and have a reliable cheap luxurious Lexus

[@volkswizard]

Each to their own as ever. The difference with a Porsche usually is that you don’t lose as much as you are forking out so come sale time there’s a load of equity.

[@askiff1415]

@@volkswizardabsolutely true

[@askiff1415]

TBH £900 won’t even get you a bed for the night in a good 5Star Hotel. Staying in a well known mountainous central European country £1600 pound per night was where real 5Star began and we drove down in a Carrera 4S

[@jonathanphang]

That is a beautiful sound and lovely video to watch - what a great way to take in the scenery on those Euro trips. Intruiged about the new car - looking forward to seeing what it is.

[@rayborg7378]

With life being so short and full of sorrow owning a car like this just makes sense.I ve driven quite some cars in my lifetime and Porsche is right there at the very top.Its for a car like this that you wake early on Sunday morning and all of a sudden all is well again.

[@duncanwood4313]

Considering your thoughts on this car, I’m surprised you are selling it! I appreciate that your video is ‘selling’ it. I hope the new arrival makes the loss worth it!! As ever, great video!

[@volkswizard]

Thanks so much Duncan. I’ve sold loads of cars I regret but at the time it seems like the right thing. It’s definitely going to be hard to beat though

[@askiff1415]

@@volkswizardnothing to stop you purchasing another Porsche at a later date should the opportunity and need present itself.

[@rayfreer2]

Gave the usual 👍🏼 but could it be a 👎🏼 as sad to hear the GTS is going. Already looking forward to the big reveal. Thanks as ever A…

[@volkswizard]

Thanks Ray and thanks for the thumbs up. Hope the new car gets it too.....

[@UltimateAccuracy]

This car looks lovely and crisp in the flesh. Briefly saw and stopped to say hello whilst this video was being filmed. Pricing seems very reasonable to me, and we clearly have similar spec preferences. Lovely car and looking forward to seeing what is inbound.

[@volkswizard]

Nice to see you! Thanks also for driving away spiritedly so I could hear the exhaust of your GTS 4.0, confirmed my suspicions that it's quieter than mine. Have a great drive to Portugal in it, lovely car😍

[@UltimateAccuracy]

@@volkswizard 😇 Very definitely quieter, and the pops'n'crackles aren't there either. A nice noise nonetheless,particularly past 5000 rpm. I was trying to be careful and not blast gravel all over your beautifully polished paintwork!

[@MrDogstarr]

Madness now you've got it sorted, real thought this was the keeper.

[@volkswizard]

Yeah me too. If I had a garage I could store it in I could probably just about jusifty it and the new one but due sadly not. Maybe because it's sorted and there's nothing to do to it, it's done and ready for the new owner. Hopefully the new car will explain and justify the unexpected moving on of this one.

[@malcolmscott4150]

Frozen Berry GT4? Sad to see this go as great car but exciting new one incoming I’m sure 🏎👍🥳

[@volkswizard]

I couldn't rationally spend £90k on a pink car even if I had £90k😁 Mind you who wants to be rational all the time...

[@malcolmscott4150]

Exactly 🏎🥳

[@sebastiendesousa3378]

Alfa Giulia Quad is next?

[@volkswizard]

Preeeety car and so cool but no, maybe one day

[@wynhughes9072]

As the video progressed I thought, why are you selling this car. You were talking yourself into keeping it. Which you alluded to in the end. The next car must be some car to meet up to the expectations of the Porsche Boxter. So I think it must be open top and from the VAG group. So I would say an Audi R8 V10 Spider?

[@volkswizard]

Very perceptive Wayne. The GTS was a heart purchase but became a head one too as it was just so easy to drive and economical. The new one is more definitely heart ruling head but I want to feel like a kid at Christmas every so often, let’s hope I’m not bored by Boxing Day 😁

[@jonathonbrett-qn1ic]

Lovely car brilliant sound :) Good luck with sale and looking forward to seeing your new one :) Can’t wait to see what your doing with mk2 mk5 in future episodes Vdub :)

[@volkswizard]

Thanks Jonathon. Mk2 is stalled as needs paint but haven’t got a garage (long story) so it’s just sat. Will probably cover for winter. mk5 having a break for a bit after daily use since I got it.

[@paultaylor9652]

Great memories, sadly everything has to come to an end eventually 😢.

[@German-Whip-V8]

A good home awaits a well cared for Boxster GTS, can't wait to see what you've bought

[@volkswizard]

Thanks. It brave in so many ways 🥴

[@German-Whip-V8]

Got to keep reinventing yourself to stay fresh !

[@roberttye5908]

You look really sad about selling your lovely Porche. I'm sure you'll love your new car and it will be even better. When I bought my new car last year I was really worried I was doing the right thing but haven't looked back since. Can't wait to see your new car.

[@volkswizard]

Thanks Robert! Glad new car worked out for you 👍

[@volvos60bloke]

lovely car Kevin .

[@volkswizard]

Thanks so much, I will miss it

[@allseeing357]

Beautiful example Andrew GLWTS 👍

[@volkswizard]

Thanks so much 👍

[@kevinmcg6747]

I reckon you should consider going in to car sales,.....😀6 pot GTS what's not to like! GLWTS, Kevin

[@volkswizard]

Thanks Kevin. I love cars but don’t miss selling them

[@peterurquhart7191]

Good luck selling the car 🤞

[@volkswizard]

Thanks Peter 👍👍

[@kriskalpa]

love the video and the car! I think the 981 GTS is the best looking boxster to date. The 718 is not as good looking.

[@volkswizard]

Thanks, yes the 718 (apart from GT4 ) is missing something up front but I personally prefer its rear end. Front end if more important though (as ever) and 981 sounds better so it's a win for the older car :)

[@kriskalpa]

yes, it's beautiful!@@volkswizard

[@davidpegg4516]

What a shame you are selling that car. It is a great car and I think you may well end up regretting your decision.

[@volkswizard]

I've regretted selling a few cars, my first Clubsport S for an R8 for example so I do have a bit of a history there. But I always wanted an R8, got it out of my system and got another Clubsport S so it's not impossible to fix bad decisions but with ICE cars going of sale soon, I can imagine owners holding on to what they've got

[@TheNorville2]

That sounds angry...

[@volkswizard]

It’s such a hardcore sound for what a lot of people think is a hairdressers car

[@Steve-jl8pq]

got be a Maserati or a Porsche Cayenne you getting I bet/think

[@volkswizard]

I’ve get a well publicised dislike of SUVs and Cayenne is one of the most dislikeable 😁

[@askiff1415]

@@volkswizardI get what you’re saying Andrew, in fact I’ve driven the latest Cayenne and it’s not a nice driving experience. I briefly had the Cayenne Turbo in 2005 which actually drove and handled like a car despite its size. However like you the SUV is not for me

[@seanduncan8927]

New car in ‘marmite’ colour. Hmm - Kyalami green?

[@volkswizard]

Probably worse than that from a marmite perspective - it's almost hilariously bad or totally epic it's that divisive!

[@fatwalletboy2]

A devisive colour......oh no.

[@volkswizard]

Totally, it’s so divisive it’s funny

[@alivekicking6247]

What are you getting, a lime green DeTomaso Pantera? Toyota Prius? 😂 looking forward to seeing what it is. In all seriousness, I reckon you're getting an R8. Boxster sounds awesome!

[@hdhdu7634]

get to the point mate

[@MrAndyS]

Hope it’s a 911

[@volkswizard]

But that would be boring in my budget sadly

[@MrAndyS]

@@volkswizard I’ve got a £30k 997 c2s it’s been bulletproof I was terrified of the known issues it’s been flawless done 62k, be brave….

[@D992]

I’d never sell mine. It’s too good.

[@volkswizard]

I said that but…well… wait and see…🤐👍

[@jonfrench7133]

come on it’s a 911 surely

[@volkswizard]

You might think that, but I couldn't possibly comment :)

[@jonfrench7133]

@@volkswizard fair enough but would love to see a 992 ruby star 😎