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And because ain't nobody respects the egglamps and are turned off the bearing, it's likely to stay kinda cheap for a while, at least until more Porschephiles get desperate.
I saw a Buick Roadmaster wagon yesterday that was plum with a plum interior. It was faded and worn in they typically 90s gm way so it had to have been factory.
I worked at a Porsche dealership as a lot boy when these were still new, and I knew I’d never really get to 911 Status. Heck, I figured I’d never get to Porsche status. But I found a base one around 6 years ago with 120k+ miles and was able to make it happen. I’m glad I did. Only had it for about a year since we had a newborn shortly after, but I can check it off my list. Honestly loved it and didn’t care about what the 911 folks would say, but it was used up enough to be my daily driver in all Central Illinois seasons. Winters were interesting, but my 25 mile work commute was one of the best parts of my day.
I think people chasing status symbols dislike it because it's a more affordable way to get into the 911 brand. I'm not sure if anyone else cares. And most non-car people wouldn't be able to tell the difference between a Boxster and a 911.
I bought a boxster for $6000 last year, some maintenance was deferred, but a few trips to my local pick and pull and $2500 later(new headlights, roof, and a couple body panels), I had a very good date night car
Have owned 2x 986-gen Boxsters, an early base model and a late Boxster S. Both have been enjoyable, but the step up to Boxster S was drastic. Like a different car, especially with the 6-speed and short(er)-throw shifter. Absolutely a blast anytime the wife lets me behind the wheel.
As I've finally gotten a Porsche (a 'lowly' Cayman), your reading of the manual is what I think of all those 'that guys' that own Porsches. I struggled for years even owning one. But first rip on the back roads in mine, you get it. Love the writing in the final 'chapter' here.
11:54 About the IMS bearing, every time I hear someone worry about it, I always say: just replace the damn thing! Reliable aftermarket replacement parts are readily available. Just have one of them installed, and you'll never have to think about the IMS bearing again. Edit: I've given some basic info on what to look for in the replies, please do your own research for more details.
@@ItzzzBeamo Depends on what replacement parts you choose. LN Engineering in particular is regarded as having the best parts by far. They offer a few options. The first two are bolt-on kits with new bearings themselves that you intall instead of the OEM bearing, and no other changes to the engine are needed, they cost $800 or $950. The other option is a kit that includes an oil-fed plain bearing (similar to what air-cooled Porsches had), a metal pipe that connects it to the oil filter and an adapter for the oil filter. This option is reportedly the most durable and should last forever. It costs $1900. A special toolkit is also needed regardless of the option you choose (because Porsche), but I think it's included in the package. And even with the labor cost included (unless you are skilled enough to do it yourself), it's still cheaper than a new engine or rebuilding the original engine. Edit: EPS also has good replacement bearings.
These are great. Especially the S versions. My friend has a 2001 S and I LOVE to borrow it. It's one of the best cars I have ever driven. I love convertibles.
The 2.7 has the longest gears out of all the Boxsters but even still nice to see you enjoyed it for what it was, 987s are supposedly even nicer to drive with a louder exhaust, lower seat and a notchier gear change but these 986s have been looking pretty spicy to me recently too. I *have* kind of resigned myself to not being able to stretch for a 996 but this is the same interior, same sort of noises and the same sort of vibe for half the price. Some say when they finally got their 996/997 they missed the sportier vibe of the Boxster, chasing redlines rather than cruising the wave of torque those have. Also, some bozo on Instagram claimed these were NA Miata priced new as an """"entry level Porsche"""" vs the supposedly "much more expensive new ones" and holy hell good to see you call out how expensive they really were in their day; socially in Greece this was the yuppie E30 for the 00s, an excess toy but it's so much more clever than that when you give it a little bit of thought. I really could see myself in one. I love Porsches.
That's why I'm looking for a 2.5, shortest gearing of the bunch and the only one with a cable throttle. Throw in a short throw shifter and 987 seats and you've got a car with all the great characteristics of both.
I've got a 987 S Manual, never driven a 986, but can tell you the 987 is well worth the money!! Best fun I've ever had in a car, and because it's not break-the-bank inflated-911 expensive, I love sharing it with whoever (almost) wants to have a go.
This and the MRS/MR2 Spyder are so similar that they evoke the same emotions. You look at them and think to yourself “who tf would drive this hideous monstrosity?” Then you look at it some more, and some more. You begin to notice how the over exaggerated rounded lines evoke a sense of nostalgia back to the early 2000s. You view it is as beautifully simple. And then you drive it. It takes every corner you throw at it with a great eagerness, almost as if it is begging you for more. Next thing you know, you’re in love. You’re in love with a frog looking monstrosity with awful luggage space and all around ergonomics. This goes for both the MRS and the Boxster, and i unfortunately fell for it.
Wouldnt care for a early silver regular booster BUT THAT GREEN INTERIOR WITH THE OPTIONS MAKES IT! i absolutely love that interior and is first silver one i ever am fond of
I thought this video came out a while ago. Strange that I came very early to a brand new video and it was for something I was vicariously researching online for the past month.
Glad to see the Boxster get a review. Back in 2020 I was in the roadster market and was down to finding an ancient Z3, Boxster, or Miata. I decided on the Z3. I don't regret my choice at all. The wife and I love little weekend getaways with it.
As a Boxster owner, I never thought I’d see the day you’d review this car. I always would make fun of these cars for how awkward they looked until I got behind the wheel of the S model Boxster. Maintenance is a hassle, but driving it makes me forget about the worries of life. I’m always smiling when I’m driving it. Driving a 964 and then the 986 made me a Porsche guy. Love these cars.
Thanks for outing the only affordable Porsche, that people say “isn’t a real Porsche” and I’ve been saving to buy before anyone else noticed. Yeah, thanks a lot!
Great feature. I bought a '99 two years ago and it's a lovely thing. My ride home yesterday was exactly as Mr Regular described at the end. Have had a couple of "oh, I see you can't afford a 911" comments, to which I just reply "yes." People are so scared of the engine imploding that values are surpressed. But a similar-era 911 is probably more likely to lunch itself, it doesn't rot like a Miata/MX5... and read about the Triumph Stag if you want some perspective.I found it difficult to find one with uncloudy headlights.
You'd think that people would be over the "it's not a 911" snobbery. The Cayman/Boxter have a different driving experience but they're still Porsches. Porsche has never built a bad-driving car. Engine issues are known and can be remediated before issues happen. Parts are readily available. If it makes the driver happy, who cares that it's not a 911?
I just bought a Japanese Market 1998 Boxster 2.5 for about $6,000. It's in great shape and a lot of fun for the money. I've been making videos on the small projects that have been needed to get it all sorted out. Thanks for the obnoxious video ;) as always.
haha loved that intro and damn! what a lovely interior. im sure the s2000 is a better sports car and the 911 is faster but i feel like the boxster is plenty fun and probably more comfortable and accessible. S2000's are just sooo snappy. this is probably better for more people if you can deal with the maintenance. my dad would love one of these. you could totally daily drive one of these too. i Daily a miata and love it but its def not as comfortable overall.
My step dad has the same year boxster S, black on black with aluminum trim, and it came with the 3.2L making 258HP, and the 6 speed really helps the driving experience. It also came with self-adjusting HIDs.
I had a 2005 boxster s. The 987 gen. That car was incredible. Great handling, plenty of power, very reliable and plenty of comfort and storage. I daily drove it for 4 years and over 80k miles..sold it at a total of 120,000 miles and it never left me stranded. The total mechanical failures for that car were a leaky water pump (like $450 bucks) and an AOS( around $100) that had started to go out. That was it. I beat the shit out of that car and it took it all in stride. Looooooove these things
I owned a boxster S a few years back. One of my favorite cars i've owned. To me it was like a Miata and a BMW had a baby. Most of the fun of a Miata but all the comforts of a BMW. My weekend car is now an AW11 and sometimes I yearn for my boxster's comfort but you can't beat the popup headlights and toyota door buzz.
Do it!! Its a great car., also with a Porsche try to get a pre purchase inspection, the only expensive failure point is the motor and its like $15k to get a new one, so make sure someone borescopes the engine to make sure its not on its last leg before buying.
@@scatpack1381 I honestly haven't really pushed my boxster s yet, just got it and getting caught up on some maintenance. From the couple of rides it's feels way more planted and a lot more willing to get out of corners, but still on street tires. The Miata is pure driving feel and fun, much more go cart like but mine is also pretty much built for the track.
@@scatpack1381 I never tuned my Boxster S but after redoing the suspension on my AW11 (new bushings and a set of decent coilovers) the ride quality feels about the same. The Boxster definitely had more power and felt more stable due to wider tires and about 100 more HP. Body roll and cornering is comparable though. The Boxster had a limited number of off the shelf tuning available unless you were willing to spend big $. If I can recall you can get about a 20 hp gain from a few bolt ons but the engine is pretty well tuned from Porsche. As for the AW11 tons of suspension and the toyota parts bin goes deep. Engine swaps are documented and parts are available but whether your building the original engine or swapping youre spending the same amount of money to double(or more) the HP of the MR2. I plan on doing a motor swap in the 2 next year or so, or if the 200k miles 4agze decides to give out earlier. All in all both cars are great the Porsche definitely felt more solid and well constructed but there's a charm of 80s toyotas that i love.
Trapper Keeper Green makes me Feel like I got all my long division done on the bus ride home so I can watch Tailspin. That really spoke to me. And I have a 986S :p
I drove one for a week it had 800 miles on it ! I drove it so hard the center caps melted off ! I had so much fun and pulled so much potang ! It gripes !
Mr.Regular never fails to make me laugh. Even from the many years ago when I started watching, some of these videos have been the funniest I've ever watched
That gen of boxster is such a hallmark of early 2000s styling. Like as smack in the middle of the rounded-blob style and the more current futuristic-folded-and-clean-cut-edges style as could possibly be
Shows just how long it has been since your MR2, you have given an excellent explanation of liftoff oversteer back in the day and now it took you by surprise under the guise of an elegant german car. Stay sharp!
After many years of watching RCR, it's so awesome to see that their content is still alive and well, for all it's utter fucking absurdity. God I love you guys
On god, I remember watching the r32 videos years ago & thinking "Holy shit this is such good car content, how are they gonna survive the youtube algorithm with THIS" and here they are doing it.
Great writing I really enjoyed this episode. My father had a 1976, 914 with a 2.0 liter engine. Same exact 911 gate keeping happened to him. Regardless, it was a fabulous car and always will be. Great job RCR
I remember back in elementary school, one of the playground aids pointed to the parking lot where a Porsche Boxter sat and said, "that's my car, it's a one-hundred thousand dollar car". I had no idea what a Boxter was (other than it being a cool looking car) or how much $100k was, but it all makes sense now. I still don't get how she afforded it though lol.
Owned an '03 Boxster S with the 3.2 and 6 speed trans. That was a nice car to cruise and did well on corners/hills. Good cars for basic driving. Enjoyed mine for awhile
To access the engine Put the top halfway up. Disconnect the hold down straps and pull the rear window(all glass on the 03) forward. t Then there are four knobs/keys(?) You twist in a screw like fashion. Then you can lift off the carpeted insulated cover and access the engine bay.
Wouldn't trade my 02 T-bird for anything, but I'm glad these exist. Love what you love unapologetically. Whatever makes your commute better is worth it if you can afford it
This is uncanny...I just bought a 1997 Boxster less than two months ago and wanted to submit it to RC. My car is the same but different but also the same. Mine is less 'tarted' up, it's pretty base (2.5 engine) with a manual and cruise, not even a trip computer (it was an option). The engine compartment is easily opened (it's explained in the manual), takes about 2-3 minutes once you've done it. That's where the MAF and air filter are. You check/add oil and coolant from the trunk. Despite the 'snob' veneer of this car I always wanted a Porsche (I'm 59), and I don't give a rat's ass what people think when I drive it. IT MAKES ME HAPPY. It's just a simple, well-built, good looking top-down car. I won't be streetlight racing it, auto-crossing it or showing up at car shows. It drives wonderfully to me, after decades of FWD cars and minivans. This car is where I decompress. I don't even turn on the stereo. It's a wonderful little car that always puts a smile on my face, even if others wince or eye roll. Oh, and the early years used a better made IMS bearing that is not a problem. It's an issue for some Boxsters but not really the apocalypse as some people claim.
Similar story here. I’m in my early 40s and less than a month ago bought a 2000 boxster base with like 39k miles on it. I had 911 posters on my wall when I was a kid. I still want a 911 someday. But this car is really so. Much. Fun. You don’t know until you’ve lived with it, gotten to know it.
I had to get rid of my motorcycles (for reasons) and a more recent Cayman T replaced it. I know some people think I’m a douche, and the rest think I’m too poor for a 911 (true). But who gives AF? It’s such an amazing drive.
I never actually knew that about Toyota but for some reason based on my preconceptions of Germans it's crazy to think that a country that was at one point prided on efficiency had to reach out to another country/company that is known specifically for efficiency maximization.
Germans aren't anywhere close to that preconceived notion. 75% of our machines are Germanic, and they come over sometimes to finish the build out. There is much cussing, sawing and complaining, but in a clean sort of way. Watching these guys work is borderline painful because they bought into their own Kool-Aid. And unlike the Japanese, their shit breaks down three times a day. They have no idea what the American idea of "Mass Production" actually looks like, but they will happily sell us a smaller, lighter machine that supposedly "makes rate" with a 36 cavity machine. And our American machines are 100 cavity machines built in Michigan that blast out product at a mindboggling rate with minimal maintenance or expertise. It works in Germany. The Americans and Japanese are laughing at them. But people with "preconceived notions of superior precision" keep buying their junk.
@@Gazdatronik Oh no, I no longer have that notion anymore. I'm old enough now and have seen enough German cars to know they're absolutely shit. They're designed as if they never break but then break twice as much as anyone else.
I've wanted a 911 since before I was 10. Got a steady job and decent income, and saw a 2005 Boxster S manual for sale. Thought I'd just go for a test drive for a bit of a giggle, knowing that I'd rather save up for a 911. Jokes on me, because I fell in love in less than two blocks. I've considered trading up to a 911 a few times.. But every time I drive this car I fall in love all over again. Roof down on a summers night at any speed, amazing.. And if you're half mechanically minded, they're not that hard to work on either. Changed the clutch and a few other things myself. Access from that top hatch though is a pain in the asshole.
This was the car all the young sub-prime loan traders bought back before 2007. At the time, the wheels were rare and tire choices were limited to high performance tires that did not last long. I had a friend with one of these and the tires would wear out under normal conditions in about 10,000 miles. He would drive it like a grandma to try to get at least 6 months of commuting out of a set of $1200 tires. So, check tire options before before buying one of these.
Boaters are great! Me and my hubs bought me a new Cayman GT4 and I looooooooooooove it! I got rid of my TRD pro Tacoma for something with slightly better fuel mileage and way more fun to drive. My GT4 gets around 38mpg on long highway trips which is damn near double what the Tacoma got! The car is a hoot to drive but I’ll say get rid of the stock tires IMMEDIATELY! They will get you hurt/killed in inclement weather. I replaced my tires with Michelin all seasons and the car drives better, is quieter, gets better mileage, and handles like it’s on rails rain or shine! We had the same tires on our wide body Hellcat and they were good in the snow too, but I haven’t got to try these in the snow yet. Unfortunately what you said about Porsche people is true and I’ve had people be rood to me just because I’m a woman in a Porsche, they assume I’m stuck up. It’s unfortunate because me and hubs both love cars and hell we drag race every weekend he’s off of work! Mr. Regular than you for a fair and honest review of the Boxter. If you can get a hold of a 2013-2016 Cayman, they are similar but in a lot of ways they are WAY different! IMO Cayman is superior in every way except putting the top down. But I still love and want a Boxter too. Sorry I know this is long but I hope it finds you well! If you’re ever in the north west message me, we have a few interesting cars for you to review!
Great video, Reg. I coincidentally bought an ‘01 a couple months back sight unseen and drove it 1,000 miles home. It’s a great little car and nice prep for a Cayman/911. Fabspeed headers, upgraded LED projector headlights, and Sport Classic II wheels really polish these cars off. I still want an S2000…
Pretty much every serious Porsche person of many years has multiple Porsches, and all but the most class conscious will have a boxster or a cayman.. They are absolutely that good.
I love how you're both composed and articulate, while also being utterly insane. Its like listening to myself. Disturbing. But entertaining. Love it. haha! Oh and those were excluuuuuusive options. Not executive ;) Oh and I have a cx500T, and may have a spare for sale if you reeeaaally want to get back on a factory turbo bike!
I love my 2001 boxster S. It handles great, sounds awesome, it's fast enough. Boxsters are generally more reliable than their 911 counterparts. And now that the GT4RS is a thing, people are willing to admit that boxsters can be quick. It's really the last enthusiast car that hasn't exploded in value yet.
Oh and when I drive my 986, I get the wave from really really expensive 911 drivers. GT2, GT3, even a 918 once... I think generally porsche people don't really care if you're driving a boxster as long as you're enjoying yourself.
I never would've guessed that a fuckin Porsche would be an easier more affordable introduction into sports cars over Toyotas, Hondas, and Mazdas but I guess here we are on this bitch of an earth where BringATrailer exists
I owned a 2005 Boxster, and it was one of my favourite cars to drive. Expensive? Yes! But damned if it wasn't fun as hell to drive. I got mine used in 2014 for 37,000 AUD. Worth every penny for the fun times we had cruising around in it.
God that is such a weird interior color, it's so nasty that I almost like it. Boxters remind me of the good ol days playing NFS Porsche Unleashed (Porsche 2000 here in Europe).
Looked for one of these for a couple years after I sold the vanagon westy I had owned so long it became too valuable for me to keep. (I had a severely rusted 10 years old 914 in my last year of HS, another cheap mid engine compromise roadster that saved the company during hard times.) A pandemic came. All the cheap 1st Gen boxsters disappeared then returned at +50% prices, and my friend's dad was killed by the virus. His Z4, bought new when he retired in 03, was offered to me at a price I could not refuse. But I really wanted a boxster.
The problem with PA Oil and Chips is that they only apply it during the heights of "summer driving season". So July and August are off-limits to nice cars.
As an idiot kid my first “quick” car was an 87 Fiero gt and it was so incredibly forgiving in moments of oversteer, and watching it grab and dig out of that corner and spooking Mr. Regular made me think about being in my early twenties with that car.
Had an early Boxster for 7 years and it was a great car. The best engine and exhaust note ever. I eventually moved onto a 996 but still miss the top down experience of the 986 on those nice summer days. The Japanese cars will NEVER have the engineering finesse of a Porsche.
There was a dude I went to high school with whose parents were lawyers and had the sort of money that allowed them to buy him a used Boxster *as his first car.* Granted, it was absolutely beat to shit and didn't run particularly well, and i remember my friends and I would lambast it for its condition issues in private, but hey, who cares when you're 17 and you have a damn Porsche? I'd kinda forgotten about him until now, and this review awoke that memory from the back of my mind. So that's fun.
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Paul Walker, Ryan Dunn, James Dean, all killed while driving Porche not to mention many other "celebrities"...
With MR2 prices becoming absolutely insane these boxsters are a legitimate contender for first entry level mid engined car
I’ve been watching the MR2 market since 2016, it’s insane seeing people demand close to 10K for *NA cars*
And because ain't nobody respects the egglamps and are turned off the bearing, it's likely to stay kinda cheap for a while, at least until more Porschephiles get desperate.
Not now RCR’s reviewed it.
@@closedcl8The egg headlights look alright if you polish them up. There’s just way too many people driving around with them oxidised to hell!
Heck, I'm gonna test drive one this week because I reached the same conclusion. I'm glad Mr Regular "got" it.
Ah yes, Mr. Regular has finally ascended to Porsche Club America member
Hehe, member.
And he’s got an A M E R I C A N MEMBER
I N T E R M E D I A T E S H A F T
I dust my AC vents and I’m proud.
The dream of the 90's is alive in those seats. That is a color of interior you just don't see anymore.
Windows 95 teal
@@MongooseTacticoolOh yeah, I love it❤
except in porsches still lol and maybe rolls royce and bentley if someone specs it like that
@@hellocar123the Genesis GV70 has a Pine Grove Green interior option in 2023
I like it a lot on anything but interiors the seats fr look like a lethal injection cot
I love that interior color; definitely miss that days of interiors coming in cool color options that aren't just RED
Porsche still does interesting interior colors.
You get Red, Black, Beige, or BROOOOOOWN
Bring back blue interiors!
I saw a Buick Roadmaster wagon yesterday that was plum with a plum interior. It was faded and worn in they typically 90s gm way so it had to have been factory.
Right?!
I worked at a Porsche dealership as a lot boy when these were still new, and I knew I’d never really get to 911 Status. Heck, I figured I’d never get to Porsche status. But I found a base one around 6 years ago with 120k+ miles and was able to make it happen. I’m glad I did. Only had it for about a year since we had a newborn shortly after, but I can check it off my list. Honestly loved it and didn’t care about what the 911 folks would say, but it was used up enough to be my daily driver in all Central Illinois seasons. Winters were interesting, but my 25 mile work commute was one of the best parts of my day.
I've heard they're fairly reliable
@@dubvuchyea502They have their issues but like with any car especially a Porsche, if it’s been driven and taken care of it will be reliable…
@@dubvuchyea5022.7's are, yeah. The IMS thing is a bit overblown, and is easy enough to permanently fix, though it is an expensive set of parts.
The 217 winters are no joke, brave.
If I had one I'd never worry about status. If I was in a room full of 911 people I would just leave regardless.
We know you did that slow mo of the almost-spin at 9:40 because your triceps looked good, you're not fooling anyone Mr Regs
not one of us is fooled. we know.
Giving us a tease of that regular gun show I see
I never got why so many people disliked it so much. It's a true porsche. For me It's a straight homage to the 718 racecar from the 50s.
its ugly
Porsche has never really built a bad-driving car. Some may be questionable aesthetically but they know how to tune a chassis.
911's have got bigger and fatter over time, the Boxter and Cayman are indeed to the true successors to the brand name.
Spoken like someone who knows Porsche history pre-1964.
I think people chasing status symbols dislike it because it's a more affordable way to get into the 911 brand.
I'm not sure if anyone else cares. And most non-car people wouldn't be able to tell the difference between a Boxster and a 911.
I love it when Mr. Regular does a mainline accent.
Actually if you read from a Porsche manual, which is usually written in Germish, you either need a Germish accent or a fake British accent.
I bought a boxster for $6000 last year, some maintenance was deferred, but a few trips to my local pick and pull and $2500 later(new headlights, roof, and a couple body panels), I had a very good date night car
I bought mine for $2500 and put $6000 into it over the past 3 years. I have yet to find a date to use it for date night though.
I have a date night bmw... Im still ah lonely dude.
nice i just got some head while driving my 981 boxster about a week ago. First time doing that, pretty cool
@@CatzRuleZWorldA whole Boxster for $2,000? Did it have 300K miles on it? Was it just a body on some bricks? What a deal.
The only Porsche on Craigslist!
Mr. Regular got that fresh cut
Yeah by Stevie Wonder 🤪
@@klasseact6663hope he didn't tip his barber😂
Have owned 2x 986-gen Boxsters, an early base model and a late Boxster S. Both have been enjoyable, but the step up to Boxster S was drastic. Like a different car, especially with the 6-speed and short(er)-throw shifter. Absolutely a blast anytime the wife lets me behind the wheel.
Yeah i whole heartedly agree, the base 986 is worse than an S2000, but the S is faster and feels sportier overall.
As I've finally gotten a Porsche (a 'lowly' Cayman), your reading of the manual is what I think of all those 'that guys' that own Porsches. I struggled for years even owning one. But first rip on the back roads in mine, you get it. Love the writing in the final 'chapter' here.
What year, engine and transmission you get?
The voice impression he made when reading the manual is exactly how I imagine owning a Porsche 😂
Your editing made it look like the pink shorts guy stayed in the frunk during the test drive!
"Chest hair toupés…" you are ALWAYS so spot-on!
11:54 About the IMS bearing, every time I hear someone worry about it, I always say: just replace the damn thing! Reliable aftermarket replacement parts are readily available. Just have one of them installed, and you'll never have to think about the IMS bearing again.
Edit: I've given some basic info on what to look for in the replies, please do your own research for more details.
Are they all serviceable?
@@ItzzzBeamo Depends on what replacement parts you choose. LN Engineering in particular is regarded as having the best parts by far. They offer a few options. The first two are bolt-on kits with new bearings themselves that you intall instead of the OEM bearing, and no other changes to the engine are needed, they cost $800 or $950. The other option is a kit that includes an oil-fed plain bearing (similar to what air-cooled Porsches had), a metal pipe that connects it to the oil filter and an adapter for the oil filter. This option is reportedly the most durable and should last forever. It costs $1900. A special toolkit is also needed regardless of the option you choose (because Porsche), but I think it's included in the package. And even with the labor cost included (unless you are skilled enough to do it yourself), it's still cheaper than a new engine or rebuilding the original engine.
Edit: EPS also has good replacement bearings.
@@Deschain-um7jz I know LN Engineering's parts are, the others I can't say.
Yeah, another thing is so many of them will have been replaced by now with upgraded parts - it's hardly the brow sweat Mr. Regular makes it out to be
First thing I did when I got my 01 in 2018. Haven't had to worry about it since!
These are great. Especially the S versions. My friend has a 2001 S and I LOVE to borrow it. It's one of the best cars I have ever driven. I love convertibles.
The 2.7 has the longest gears out of all the Boxsters but even still nice to see you enjoyed it for what it was, 987s are supposedly even nicer to drive with a louder exhaust, lower seat and a notchier gear change but these 986s have been looking pretty spicy to me recently too. I *have* kind of resigned myself to not being able to stretch for a 996 but this is the same interior, same sort of noises and the same sort of vibe for half the price.
Some say when they finally got their 996/997 they missed the sportier vibe of the Boxster, chasing redlines rather than cruising the wave of torque those have.
Also, some bozo on Instagram claimed these were NA Miata priced new as an """"entry level Porsche"""" vs the supposedly "much more expensive new ones" and holy hell good to see you call out how expensive they really were in their day; socially in Greece this was the yuppie E30 for the 00s, an excess toy but it's so much more clever than that when you give it a little bit of thought.
I really could see myself in one. I love Porsches.
Notchier gear changes is an understatement.. a 986 shifter feels like churning butter compared to later gens. Hard to beat for the money though
That's why I'm looking for a 2.5, shortest gearing of the bunch and the only one with a cable throttle. Throw in a short throw shifter and 987 seats and you've got a car with all the great characteristics of both.
@@S50Sinner Find an S model with a 6 speed. Closer ratios
It's more expensive and has drive by wire, I'd rather get a tidy 2.5 than a high-mile 3.2. Plus, double-row IMS is nice to have.@@veedriver
I've got a 987 S Manual, never driven a 986, but can tell you the 987 is well worth the money!! Best fun I've ever had in a car, and because it's not break-the-bank inflated-911 expensive, I love sharing it with whoever (almost) wants to have a go.
This and the MRS/MR2 Spyder are so similar that they evoke the same emotions. You look at them and think to yourself “who tf would drive this hideous monstrosity?” Then you look at it some more, and some more. You begin to notice how the over exaggerated rounded lines evoke a sense of nostalgia back to the early 2000s. You view it is as beautifully simple. And then you drive it. It takes every corner you throw at it with a great eagerness, almost as if it is begging you for more. Next thing you know, you’re in love. You’re in love with a frog looking monstrosity with awful luggage space and all around ergonomics. This goes for both the MRS and the Boxster, and i unfortunately fell for it.
Wouldnt care for a early silver regular booster BUT THAT GREEN INTERIOR WITH THE OPTIONS MAKES IT! i absolutely love that interior and is first silver one i ever am fond of
Mr. Regular putting on a gun show. Gym gains are showing, keep it up!
Welcome back mr regular, I’ve missed you
$2100 is an absolute bargain for that green interior when you consider they probably only made 5 of them
I thought this video came out a while ago. Strange that I came very early to a brand new video and it was for something I was vicariously researching online for the past month.
Glad to see the Boxster get a review. Back in 2020 I was in the roadster market and was down to finding an ancient Z3, Boxster, or Miata. I decided on the Z3. I don't regret my choice at all. The wife and I love little weekend getaways with it.
As a Boxster owner, I never thought I’d see the day you’d review this car. I always would make fun of these cars for how awkward they looked until I got behind the wheel of the S model Boxster. Maintenance is a hassle, but driving it makes me forget about the worries of life. I’m always smiling when I’m driving it. Driving a 964 and then the 986 made me a Porsche guy. Love these cars.
Thanks for outing the only affordable Porsche, that people say “isn’t a real Porsche” and I’ve been saving to buy before anyone else noticed. Yeah, thanks a lot!
944 is more affordable most of the time than a boxster. fits your criteria of "not a real Porsche" comments from some as well.
I fell in love with this generation boxter after watching Adam Kesher drive one in Mullholland Drive
Daily drove one of these things in high school to teach myself stick. To this day one of the most fun driving experiences i had (when it runs)
that is one of the most beautiful specced 986's I've ever seen
Great feature. I bought a '99 two years ago and it's a lovely thing. My ride home yesterday was exactly as Mr Regular described at the end. Have had a couple of "oh, I see you can't afford a 911" comments, to which I just reply "yes." People are so scared of the engine imploding that values are surpressed. But a similar-era 911 is probably more likely to lunch itself, it doesn't rot like a Miata/MX5... and read about the Triumph Stag if you want some perspective.I found it difficult to find one with uncloudy headlights.
You'd think that people would be over the "it's not a 911" snobbery. The Cayman/Boxter have a different driving experience but they're still Porsches. Porsche has never built a bad-driving car. Engine issues are known and can be remediated before issues happen. Parts are readily available. If it makes the driver happy, who cares that it's not a 911?
The porsche-guy transformation is one of the best bits I've seen on here, peak Mr. Regular
I just bought a Japanese Market 1998 Boxster 2.5 for about $6,000. It's in great shape and a lot of fun for the money. I've been making videos on the small projects that have been needed to get it all sorted out. Thanks for the obnoxious video ;) as always.
haha loved that intro and damn! what a lovely interior. im sure the s2000 is a better sports car and the 911 is faster but i feel like the boxster is plenty fun and probably more comfortable and accessible. S2000's are just sooo snappy. this is probably better for more people if you can deal with the maintenance. my dad would love one of these. you could totally daily drive one of these too. i Daily a miata and love it but its def not as comfortable overall.
My step dad has the same year boxster S, black on black with aluminum trim, and it came with the 3.2L making 258HP, and the 6 speed really helps the driving experience. It also came with self-adjusting HIDs.
That color in that interior is the bomb diggity. Awesome ❤
I had a 2005 boxster s. The 987 gen. That car was incredible. Great handling, plenty of power, very reliable and plenty of comfort and storage. I daily drove it for 4 years and over 80k miles..sold it at a total of 120,000 miles and it never left me stranded. The total mechanical failures for that car were a leaky water pump (like $450 bucks) and an AOS( around $100) that had started to go out. That was it. I beat the shit out of that car and it took it all in stride. Looooooove these things
I owned a boxster S a few years back. One of my favorite cars i've owned. To me it was like a Miata and a BMW had a baby. Most of the fun of a Miata but all the comforts of a BMW. My weekend car is now an AW11 and sometimes I yearn for my boxster's comfort but you can't beat the popup headlights and toyota door buzz.
i just sold my aw11, thinking of getting a boxter s next
Do it!! Its a great car., also with a Porsche try to get a pre purchase inspection, the only expensive failure point is the motor and its like $15k to get a new one, so make sure someone borescopes the engine to make sure its not on its last leg before buying.
How do the two cars compare as far as turning dynamics?
@@scatpack1381 I honestly haven't really pushed my boxster s yet, just got it and getting caught up on some maintenance. From the couple of rides it's feels way more planted and a lot more willing to get out of corners, but still on street tires. The Miata is pure driving feel and fun, much more go cart like but mine is also pretty much built for the track.
@@scatpack1381 I never tuned my Boxster S but after redoing the suspension on my AW11 (new bushings and a set of decent coilovers) the ride quality feels about the same. The Boxster definitely had more power and felt more stable due to wider tires and about 100 more HP. Body roll and cornering is comparable though. The Boxster had a limited number of off the shelf tuning available unless you were willing to spend big $. If I can recall you can get about a 20 hp gain from a few bolt ons but the engine is pretty well tuned from Porsche. As for the AW11 tons of suspension and the toyota parts bin goes deep. Engine swaps are documented and parts are available but whether your building the original engine or swapping youre spending the same amount of money to double(or more) the HP of the MR2. I plan on doing a motor swap in the 2 next year or so, or if the 200k miles 4agze decides to give out earlier. All in all both cars are great the Porsche definitely felt more solid and well constructed but there's a charm of 80s toyotas that i love.
55 seconds in and i am feeling SUCH classic RCR energy.
How do you maintain such quality?
16:19 awsome halley labs cd
takes one to know one
Thanks!!
The first minute of this is Mr. Regular’s finest work
A cat back exhaust makes those sound so awesome with the long gears.
I was here to defend my beloved boxster with my life but im genuinely so happy with this review
9:56 Look at all of the SRT10 trucks, my god I love it
Trapper Keeper Green makes me
Feel like I got all my long division done on the bus ride home so I can watch Tailspin. That really spoke to me. And I have a 986S :p
I drove one for a week it had 800 miles on it ! I drove it so hard the center caps melted off ! I had so much fun and pulled so much potang ! It gripes !
Mr.Regular never fails to make me laugh. Even from the many years ago when I started watching, some of these videos have been the funniest I've ever watched
Idk whats more regular about mr regular.
The cars he reviews. His upload schedule. Or his bowel movements
That gen of boxster is such a hallmark of early 2000s styling. Like as smack in the middle of the rounded-blob style and the more current futuristic-folded-and-clean-cut-edges style as could possibly be
Shows just how long it has been since your MR2, you have given an excellent explanation of liftoff oversteer back in the day and now it took you by surprise under the guise of an elegant german car. Stay sharp!
After many years of watching RCR, it's so awesome to see that their content is still alive and well, for all it's utter fucking absurdity.
God I love you guys
On god, I remember watching the r32 videos years ago & thinking "Holy shit this is such good car content, how are they gonna survive the youtube algorithm with THIS" and here they are doing it.
The best part of this review is the manufacturers letter to the owner
If you can get past the looming dread of the IMS bearing and the bore scoring, it’s a great car
Great writing I really enjoyed this episode. My father had a 1976, 914 with a 2.0 liter engine. Same exact 911 gate keeping happened to him. Regardless, it was a fabulous car and always will be. Great job RCR
I remember back in elementary school, one of the playground aids pointed to the parking lot where a Porsche Boxter sat and said, "that's my car, it's a one-hundred thousand dollar car". I had no idea what a Boxter was (other than it being a cool looking car) or how much $100k was, but it all makes sense now. I still don't get how she afforded it though lol.
Rich boyfriend/husband/parents.
Why the fuck would anyone brag like that? Probably because she only drove it because of the kindness of someone else who spoiled her.😊
The resemblance between "Porschefied Mr Regular" in the intro and "mid-1970s Ringo Starr" was uncanny 😂😂😂
Owned an '03 Boxster S with the 3.2 and 6 speed trans. That was a nice car to cruise and did well on corners/hills. Good cars for basic driving. Enjoyed mine for awhile
To access the engine
Put the top halfway up. Disconnect the hold down straps and pull the rear window(all glass on the 03) forward. t
Then there are four knobs/keys(?) You twist in a screw like fashion.
Then you can lift off the carpeted insulated cover and access the engine bay.
Yeah if the owner wrenched on this thing he would have it open in 2 minutes, not a big deal.
Wouldn't trade my 02 T-bird for anything, but I'm glad these exist. Love what you love unapologetically. Whatever makes your commute better is worth it if you can afford it
This is uncanny...I just bought a 1997 Boxster less than two months ago and wanted to submit it to RC. My car is the same but different but also the same. Mine is less 'tarted' up, it's pretty base (2.5 engine) with a manual and cruise, not even a trip computer (it was an option). The engine compartment is easily opened (it's explained in the manual), takes about 2-3 minutes once you've done it. That's where the MAF and air filter are. You check/add oil and coolant from the trunk. Despite the 'snob' veneer of this car I always wanted a Porsche (I'm 59), and I don't give a rat's ass what people think when I drive it. IT MAKES ME HAPPY. It's just a simple, well-built, good looking top-down car. I won't be streetlight racing it, auto-crossing it or showing up at car shows. It drives wonderfully to me, after decades of FWD cars and minivans. This car is where I decompress. I don't even turn on the stereo. It's a wonderful little car that always puts a smile on my face, even if others wince or eye roll. Oh, and the early years used a better made IMS bearing that is not a problem. It's an issue for some Boxsters but not really the apocalypse as some people claim.
Similar story here. I’m in my early 40s and less than a month ago bought a 2000 boxster base with like 39k miles on it. I had 911 posters on my wall when I was a kid. I still want a 911 someday. But this car is really so. Much. Fun. You don’t know until you’ve lived with it, gotten to know it.
I had to get rid of my motorcycles (for reasons) and a more recent Cayman T replaced it. I know some people think I’m a douche, and the rest think I’m too poor for a 911 (true). But who gives AF? It’s such an amazing drive.
I never actually knew that about Toyota but for some reason based on my preconceptions of Germans it's crazy to think that a country that was at one point prided on efficiency had to reach out to another country/company that is known specifically for efficiency maximization.
Germans aren't anywhere close to that preconceived notion. 75% of our machines are Germanic, and they come over sometimes to finish the build out. There is much cussing, sawing and complaining, but in a clean sort of way. Watching these guys work is borderline painful because they bought into their own Kool-Aid. And unlike the Japanese, their shit breaks down three times a day. They have no idea what the American idea of "Mass Production" actually looks like, but they will happily sell us a smaller, lighter machine that supposedly "makes rate" with a 36 cavity machine. And our American machines are 100 cavity machines built in Michigan that blast out product at a mindboggling rate with minimal maintenance or expertise.
It works in Germany. The Americans and Japanese are laughing at them. But people with "preconceived notions of superior precision" keep buying their junk.
@@Gazdatronik Oh no, I no longer have that notion anymore. I'm old enough now and have seen enough German cars to know they're absolutely shit. They're designed as if they never break but then break twice as much as anyone else.
@@alpha2gproject783which do you have experience with.
These IMS bearings issues are easy to fix tho. Replacement parts are abundant and you dont need to worry about it anymore like ever.
I've wanted a 911 since before I was 10. Got a steady job and decent income, and saw a 2005 Boxster S manual for sale. Thought I'd just go for a test drive for a bit of a giggle, knowing that I'd rather save up for a 911. Jokes on me, because I fell in love in less than two blocks. I've considered trading up to a 911 a few times.. But every time I drive this car I fall in love all over again. Roof down on a summers night at any speed, amazing.. And if you're half mechanically minded, they're not that hard to work on either. Changed the clutch and a few other things myself. Access from that top hatch though is a pain in the asshole.
This was the car all the young sub-prime loan traders bought back before 2007. At the time, the wheels were rare and tire choices were limited to high performance tires that did not last long. I had a friend with one of these and the tires would wear out under normal conditions in about 10,000 miles. He would drive it like a grandma to try to get at least 6 months of commuting out of a set of $1200 tires. So, check tire options before before buying one of these.
That was dangerous - was finishing a bowl of cereal, and damn-near did a spit-take all over my laptop at the mention of 'Weather Channel Music'...
Boaters are great! Me and my hubs bought me a new Cayman GT4 and I looooooooooooove it! I got rid of my TRD pro Tacoma for something with slightly better fuel mileage and way more fun to drive. My GT4 gets around 38mpg on long highway trips which is damn near double what the Tacoma got! The car is a hoot to drive but I’ll say get rid of the stock tires IMMEDIATELY! They will get you hurt/killed in inclement weather. I replaced my tires with Michelin all seasons and the car drives better, is quieter, gets better mileage, and handles like it’s on rails rain or shine! We had the same tires on our wide body Hellcat and they were good in the snow too, but I haven’t got to try these in the snow yet. Unfortunately what you said about Porsche people is true and I’ve had people be rood to me just because I’m a woman in a Porsche, they assume I’m stuck up. It’s unfortunate because me and hubs both love cars and hell we drag race every weekend he’s off of work! Mr. Regular than you for a fair and honest review of the Boxter. If you can get a hold of a 2013-2016 Cayman, they are similar but in a lot of ways they are WAY different! IMO Cayman is superior in every way except putting the top down. But I still love and want a Boxter too. Sorry I know this is long but I hope it finds you well! If you’re ever in the north west message me, we have a few interesting cars for you to review!
Porsche Boxster, the more practical version of the show car that you really wanted.
Great video, Reg. I coincidentally bought an ‘01 a couple months back sight unseen and drove it 1,000 miles home. It’s a great little car and nice prep for a Cayman/911.
Fabspeed headers, upgraded LED projector headlights, and Sport Classic II wheels really polish these cars off.
I still want an S2000…
Pretty much every serious Porsche person of many years has multiple Porsches, and all but the most class conscious will have a boxster or a cayman.. They are absolutely that good.
I love how you're both composed and articulate, while also being utterly insane. Its like listening to myself.
Disturbing. But entertaining. Love it. haha!
Oh and those were excluuuuuusive options. Not executive ;)
Oh and I have a cx500T, and may have a spare for sale if you reeeaaally want to get back on a factory turbo bike!
Note to potential buyers.
There is a "101 projects for the Boxster book"
Just like they made for the 911.
Its all the manual most people would need.
I love my 2001 boxster S. It handles great, sounds awesome, it's fast enough. Boxsters are generally more reliable than their 911 counterparts. And now that the GT4RS is a thing, people are willing to admit that boxsters can be quick. It's really the last enthusiast car that hasn't exploded in value yet.
Oh and when I drive my 986, I get the wave from really really expensive 911 drivers. GT2, GT3, even a 918 once... I think generally porsche people don't really care if you're driving a boxster as long as you're enjoying yourself.
More winga dinga energy than the Corvette, astounding.
I never knew there was a green interior option for this car, really like that actually
I never would've guessed that a fuckin Porsche would be an easier more affordable introduction into sports cars over Toyotas, Hondas, and Mazdas but I guess here we are on this bitch of an earth where BringATrailer exists
I owned a 2005 Boxster, and it was one of my favourite cars to drive. Expensive? Yes! But damned if it wasn't fun as hell to drive. I got mine used in 2014 for 37,000 AUD. Worth every penny for the fun times we had cruising around in it.
Look at this dude matching his nail polish w the Porsche interior 😅
Did not expect to see the Brainticket CD in there, lol this dudes rad.
Toyota helped Porsche refine the production process of the 986 and 996 so it’s *kinda* Japanese
I'm currently giving love to my 2006 Tacoma (Based Model)
The phrase, "I don't like it, it's not Japanese" made my truck blush.
You've done a lot of great reviews. This is the best one to date though. I am waiting to drink my V8 until after I am finished watching.
I have nostalgia for these purely because of scalextric (slot cars). These look the best in the yellow
God that is such a weird interior color, it's so nasty that I almost like it. Boxters remind me of the good ol days playing NFS Porsche Unleashed (Porsche 2000 here in Europe).
It reminds me of those early 2000s Maseratis interior
Looked for one of these for a couple years after I sold the vanagon westy I had owned so long it became too valuable for me to keep. (I had a severely rusted 10 years old 914 in my last year of HS, another cheap mid engine compromise roadster that saved the company during hard times.) A pandemic came. All the cheap 1st Gen boxsters disappeared then returned at +50% prices, and my friend's dad was killed by the virus. His Z4, bought new when he retired in 03, was offered to me at a price I could not refuse. But I really wanted a boxster.
The Duke boys are envious of that entrance maneuver!
your videos bring me so much pleasure mr regular
As the kid of an old school car nerd and a snarky English major, your channel sounds a lot like my childhood. ❤
The problem with PA Oil and Chips is that they only apply it during the heights of "summer driving season". So July and August are off-limits to nice cars.
That intro was the best thing ever
Mr Regular! I just wanna say I love the ads. I love knowing RCR can continue and be supported when ads won't.
That manual reading sent me to a different dimension.
I started seing the green leather as a negative image of red and I can't unsee it now. Gosh I love the spec.
As an idiot kid my first “quick” car was an 87 Fiero gt and it was so incredibly forgiving in moments of oversteer, and watching it grab and dig out of that corner and spooking Mr. Regular made me think about being in my early twenties with that car.
we get it mr.regular, you can crabwalk gracefully
My buddy did an IMS bearing on his back in my garage in a few hours with basic hand tools. Don't be scared.
9:27 if this was the first gen MR2 sw20 it was game over and say hello to the tree.
Had an early Boxster for 7 years and it was a great car. The best engine and exhaust note ever. I eventually moved onto a 996 but still miss the top down experience of the 986 on those nice summer days. The Japanese cars will NEVER have the engineering finesse of a Porsche.
There was a dude I went to high school with whose parents were lawyers and had the sort of money that allowed them to buy him a used Boxster *as his first car.* Granted, it was absolutely beat to shit and didn't run particularly well, and i remember my friends and I would lambast it for its condition issues in private, but hey, who cares when you're 17 and you have a damn Porsche? I'd kinda forgotten about him until now, and this review awoke that memory from the back of my mind. So that's fun.