Bargain Boxster 986 - What you can expect to need fixing
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- Опубликовано: 5 окт 2024
- In this video I put my Boxster 986 up on the ramp at Sam Lander engineering to point out what you can typically expect to have to fix on a cheap Boxster 986. If you want it to drive like it was designed to do.
I doubt I'll ever take the plunge; so many lovely cars out there; but you're right, I have wondered...This is really nicely done, thank you!
Thanks for the feedback, I appreciate you taking the time to watch and then comment.
I have to admit that there was more to fix than I originally anticipated when I bought the Boxster. There are plenty of RUclips videos that show you how to fix things but the majority are US based from Dry States so don't suffer the corrosion issues we do here in UK with our temperate climate and salted winter roads.
I spent the purchase price of the Boxster to put it right. I know I'll never get my money back if I sold it, sorted ones don't seem to be worth much more than non-sorted ones.Thanks again.
Great video. I’ve just taken the plunge, and bought one of a similar age. It’s now in at a specialist being sorted! You should make some more.
@@huwjones5879great video, highly informative to see the actual points of potential failure, and just so you guys across the pond think it's all copacetic in dry America, our failures are frequently boots and sleeves that crumble away - dry rot.
As a Porsche owner there is no such thing as a cheap Porsche, you buy cheap you will certainly buy twice! It cost a kings ransom to keep my 987.2 going even though I bought it from an Indy Porsche dealer, I now own a 981 that is reliable with 2 years Porsche warranty. Anyone who is not mechanically inclined should keep a small Porsche slush fund of £2000 annually
Thanks for taking the time to comment. Absolutely. I bought mine as project fully aware of what would need doing and how much it would cost.
Great video, thank you. I have been bitten by the bug and I regularly scour Autotrader and eBay for that bargain Boxster and have certainly realised that to maintain them, as you have described, is likely to cost thousands. Would it be worth it? Probably, if you are looking to keep it as they now have classic car status, but as a money earner probably not. One thing you didn't mention was the dreaded bore scoring. Well worth getting a pre purchase inspection before buying one to check this out, otherwise your engine could be toast and a rebuild or new engine is mega bucks.
Thanks for taking there time to comment, it really is appreciated.
Good luck finding a decent one.
Old Boxsters are cheap because:
1. People think they are the "poor mans Porsche"
2. They have usually had a succession of owners who only really drove around with the top down during the summer and didn't maintain them.
3. Because of point 2 they need all the stuff I mention in the video fixing before you can experience them like Porsche intended them to be experienced.
I didn't mention Bore -Score, as far as I'm aware, it only affects the 3.4l and larger cars, I think you are pretty safe with the 2.5, 2.7 and 3.2l engines.
Now I have replaced all the worn out bits, maintenance is quite inexpensive. Just the usual oil and filter changes, and inspection once a year. Easily done on the drive if you are that way inclined. VED is the biggest expense.
I don't think my car will ever be worth much more than I paid for it, it might be a little easier to sell as I've done all the expensive and difficult jobs on it so any new owner won't have to contend with bolts that have seized in place after 24 yrs of differed maintenance.
Ok, the cheap boxster will need as a minimum front and rear suspension including brakes- mine did, as well as paint on rear bumper, replacement radio unit (ok. lost the original CDR faceplate my bad), fix some leaks, all was going well until "cam deviation" arrived - dodgy cam solenoids so need replacing along with chain guides. That's realistically an engine out job so think IMS, clutch, might as well service the plugs AOS belts and anything else - total will be around £8-10k without the cost of the car. I intend the car to be as good as new so the cost isn't really the issue. Plus it's my 3rd one so I know how good it will be when done.
Thanks for taking the time to comment, it's really appreciated.
It's nice to hear that you basically agree with me!
I'm OK with the "cam deviation" issue (at present!) and not had any leaks.
I'm not that bothered about the cosmetics, mine has had paint, lots of paint, over its 24yrs and some of it is a bit crap, but I don't care. It's good from far but far from good. I didn't buy it for polishing, I bought it to fix all the stuff that I knew would need doing after years of differed maintenance and get it driving like it should.
How much of the work do you do yourself?
@@huwjones5879 Yeah, it's always a surprise how many owners neglect these cars, I suppose it's because the parts actually last a long time without grumbling too much. As for work, I have done a fair bit and work on my cars as much as possible. The engine work I will leave to others though, I just don't have enough time available. Best tip - research parts prices carefully!
Thanks for the video and overview. I purchased a 2003 "S" a couple of years ago after getting a clean Pre-Purchase Inspection (PPI) and so far, only the left rear CV boot needs replacement (entire axle will be replaced). It was not a bargain Boxster like yours; I paid about twice what you did. A fun drive for sure.
I'm curious what the condition of the IMS bearing was - 2000 was the switch-over year from double row to single row bearings; which did you have and what was its condition? Thanks again.
Hi, thanks for taking the time to comment, it's really appreciated.
My IMS was the double row and according to Sam Lander who did the actual replacement, it was OK but "maybe felt a little stiff" compared to others he has done. Sam also mentioned that with the early 2000's cars it really is impossible to know which IMS bearing they have until it's removed, Porsche don't really know themselves apparently.
I went with the EPS IMS solution which is a roller bearing and it runs in engine oil, so I'm confident I'll not have any problems.
I’m not sure about the 986, but the 987 window trim that I needed to replace, is $2000 Canadian or $1400 US.
I’m not quite sure how a piece of rubber attached to plastic could be so expensive and I’ve heard of explanation from anybody including Porsche.
Thanks for taking the time to comment, its really appreciated.
The window trim of your 987 is that expensive because Porsche want it to be.
987 parts appear to be much more expensive here in the the UK as well, my brother has one and even though its only 6 yrs younger than my 986 patten part availability is less and they are often much more expensive even though the cars are virtually the same.
Lots of quality patten parts here in UK for 986, one of the main reasons I bought it, and I wanted the "fried egg" headlights.
@@huwjones5879
I love my 987 .
I fixed the Trim with some carpet tape !
The 986, is also a fantastic vehicle .
People are just starting to catch on ! Shhh