The 986 Porsche Boxster S is a Mid Engine Manual Transmission BARGAIN
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- Опубликовано: 30 июн 2024
- We purchased this 2003 986 Porsche Boxster S with only 45K miles for NG Supercars. One of you can own it for $19,500! It really is a blast to drive especially on a nice twisty road. The handling is fantastic and rowing through the gears with the 6 speed manual gearbox just makes it a blast to drive.
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I have a 2000 Boxster S. It has a tune and an exhaust mod and an intake mod. I've also done the suspension. I've never driven another one but my car is respectably pretty quick. I would never consider it to be slow. Maybe compared to a McLaren or a Ferrari. To get these cars to move you have to get up above 4K. Not as quick as my 911 but not that far off. But the suspension on the car is magnificent. I take it to the track and it did not disappoint. Absolutely the best bang for the buck.
They are fun cars and certainly a bargain
I just picked up an 01 S. I really wanted a similar year 911 and may still get one but the Boxster is a dream to drive. Great entry level Sports Car but as you said can be modified to get more out of it
What kind of mods and tune? I'm looking at an S and am not afraid to mod up. I have a moderately modded 03 BMW 330i... biggest mod is the supercharger I installed myself.
For just a few dollars more I bought my 99 carrera 4. I love love love it. Throw it into a corner with reckless abandon, nail the throttle and let the awd take it. I don't win any drag races but the $ to fun ratio is through the roof. Thanks for reviewing the little brother to my 911. Awesome video Dan.
You bet
They’re very capable😉
Finally a Porsche Boxster S 986 for your channel Dan...Good job....it maybe grace in motion but experience the revolution...with the roof down, you can enjoy the handling, sunshine and less than USD20k. It's like a thriving art scene.....a great value buy....regards from Kuala Lumpur Malaysia...
Thanks!
I like the more affordable cars idea. I probably still can't afford them but it's still within my dreamer budget 😁
We're open to cool cars no matter what price.
Love the affordable sportscar direction....one thing I'm noticing is the fact that you give a breakdown of flaws as well as the history and a drive, is probably the reason your moving your inventory....you dont get this with any other dealership, plus you document the repairs, providing peace of mind to your buyers...well played Dan, well played !!!
Thank you
Good twist on it.
The Boxster is a nice jr supercar. I think the Boxster has a superior balance to its 911 big brother.
The handling really is impressive for sure
I miss mine. It was a 987.1 automatic base. It was a car you could have fun on the street without breaking laws.
Yup exactly.
Few cars put a smile on your face like a Boxster.
I certainly had fun and smiled.
Nice review. Glad you took some notes and applied.
Thanks
The Boxster S will feel quick if you're just starting out on your sports car voyage (as will be natural if starting with something cheaper). With a few exhaust mods, it can definitely feel nimble enough. Plus top down sensation tends to heighten feeling of speed. Great junior sports cars. Be wary of IMS issues of course! Ceramic IMS upgrades definitely worth it for peace of mind!
Yup
Great video Dan, you got a Porsche for sale.. So glad you made a video with a Porsche 😁👍
Thanks 👍
Convertibles are like motorcycles, there is a narrow window of weather where it's enjoyable. Top down in the summer is absolute torture for example. For me, driving at night in warm to slightly cool weather is amazing. The feeling you get cruising around in those conditions is magical.
Totally agreed
Enjoying my 2006 boxster S, especially in the best weather, views in the world! Top down, sunsets and full moon drives, year round. Aloha from Hawaii!!
My wife has a 987.
They are amazing value for money in UK.
Great everyday cross country zip mobile. Plenty of storage space as well.
Yeah they are great little cars
Great car Dan , you're right about the maintenance , don't cost you an arm and a leg , Mr. Car wizard had a video not long ago about Boxter's and he said that it is a real good car for the money and basically bullet proof.👍🏻
Yeah it's a great car for the price
the 981 boxster was the car that started it all for me in 2015, so fun, sounds so good, so reliable and easy to diy. Plus great looks and lightweight and a lot cheaper than 911s. Since then over the years I got into 3 911s - 997.2 and 991.1 991.2 and got really disappointed, doesnt sound as good, heavy, not as tossable, numb and just not as fun. Sold them all within 6 months of ownership. To me on the porsche, it's either the gt3 gt3rs (race car like) or the midengines (fun), the regular 911s arent particularly good in anything. I love my pair of 991.2 gt3 and 718 spyder (even tho the new 718 4.0 need some exhaust work, it sounds horrible stock)
I really like the Cayman but that's just because I don't really like convertibles.
Many years ago when I was looking for a sporty convertible, it was between a BMW Z3 or the Boxster S, I ended up buying a 2001 black Z3M convertible, BBS rims n lowered with H&R spring, fun car to whip around. After 2 years, I sold it to a retired university professor. Those Z3 has increased in value now.
Yeah those are fun little cars too
Hey Dan would love some drivers point of view shots over the bonnet to see where your going that’s what I’m looking for when driving a Boxster to see where your going and what the twisty roads are like!
Ok
I had a Boxster before my 911 and it was a really fun car. The power was lacking as you said so I eventually got tired of that but a fun weekend car to toss around a windy road.
Yup exactly.
Specs for 2003 Porsche Boxster S are "lacking"? Top Speed : 164 Mph / 264 Km/h. Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) : 5.7 seconds. How is that "lacking"? What do you normally drive? A Tesla Model S Plaid or C8 Corvette?
@@michaelschnittker7388 the normal guy who created this video agrees with me that the Boxster’s power is lacking. They are great handling cars but feel like they don’t have enough power and hence why I ended up buying a 911.
Great fun and lots of fun on tighter tracks! Great cars too!
Yup
Maybe do the upgraded IMS swap? I think the part is sub $1,000 and you're already in there (at least to start) for the oil change. And, it could help with the sale. As an aside, my first ever Porsche was an '05 Boxster (in the same seal grey) and my current Porsche is a 718 Spyder. With those bookends, I'll say the 986 and 987 Boxsters are fantastic buys. You get so much of the Porsche experience at fractions of the cost.
I think there's a pretty big difference between an oil change and ims bearing installation. Lol
Maybe if the buyer pays for the parts, you do the repair on the channel for the content?
@@carsinthewild7883 nope. I won't do work on other people's cars once it's not ours. I don't want that liability nor having customers that are waiting on me to fix their cars.
@@normalguysupercar Ha, I know. My point was that the IMS swap essentially includes an oil change so there are some efficiencies in doing both together. Either way, it could be interesting content and it will expand your pool potential buyers for not a ton of cost or effort.
Adam thanks for supporting us Porsche fans
Lol thank Josh, he made this deal happen
@@normalguysupercar I want a 911 one day. I hope you all focuse more on Porches line. I think you will have quicker sales with the Porsche.$$$$$
Nice, yes its made for the twisty roads, like to see you feel like me, driving my Boxster from 2004 😊
Lol yup
15:16 Dan, yor fingers were looking for a down shifting paddle, maybe? Come on, confess! :D Hahahahahaha! It´s an amazing car, very funny and affordable. It allows you to enjoy the road pretty much on a daily basis without making you go broke. And it´s a Porsche! :) You were having a good time there ;) Thanks a lot for bringing tons of different cars to the chanel.
Thanks
My first "fast" car was a 2.7 986. I was 23 and it was like a dream, drove all over France and Germany. A very, very good car with amazing balance and yeah not "fast" but all the speed you need really for what it is. I would have another in a flash.
Yup it's not always about having the most horsepower.
Just purchased a 04 550 Spyder with 20k miles on it, 4 weeks ago!! This is my #5 Porshe that I have “played “ with!!
Nice
I love mine with over 203k miles
Nice
Having driven the RUF (R3400S) version in its natural environment, it made me a serious believer in this platform. Its not meant to be fast (even though its gearing limited to about 170mph and it will get there) , its meant to be fun and engaging.
Yeah it's certainly fun!
Funny… this is the car I’m going to buy in the next few months… have been looking for one for a while..good content, as usual
Good choice!
So why not buy THIS one!?
I like the boxster. I never really understood why they picked that name but the car was cool! Good price for this one given how crazy the market is. Good job Dan!
Thanks
It's a combination of Roadster & Boxer (engine type), So a play on words. Only gotten mine (similar 03 Boxster S) and definitely recommend it. Fantastic car.
Another video you could do on it would be what mods you could do on it. Exhausts, turbos, supercharger etc.
Ah yes
One of my work colleagues was a racing school instructor in a previous career. His opinion was that if you want to have a fun sports car, just figure out your budget and buy the fastest Porsche within that price range; if you buy anything else you are just trying to impress people you don’t even know personally.
Eh I disagree
97-04’s are going for about 6-10k now in great condition. These cars are very affordable now
Yeah that's a lot of fun for the money
@@normalguysupercar I’m gonna be buying one next year after I move & I can’t wait
I own a 987, 997 and Gallardo. THANK YOU for these videos, most of us can't afford the big daddy cars, Also you are amazing but that mechanic you put on a few weeks ago really put me down and I felt pity for him, Not that I can't afford my repairs which I'm blessed to do so but he seems egotistical and self centered and I I'm blessed to have a great mechanic in San Antonio who is nothing like that.
Well sometimes people are who they are.
I just bought a 2003 S a couple of months ago and it needs the spoiler too too. The missing wing top is a design flaw on I think 2003-2005.
It blows off at high speed.
I'd hate to be behind it when that happens
I think this Boxster is gonna be sold very quickly Dan.
I think so too. They are great little cars with lots of fun for the price.
It’s actually not slow. You’re just used to really fast cars.
That's probably true
Yes...you should keep it...wrap it in yellow with logo and words saying Normal Guys Supercar Manual Gearbox Driving School...I need to go to one..
Cool idea
Dan, thanks so much!! " Ignore the bird shit 🐦 💩" I needed to laugh real good today. Thank you! 🤣😂🤣
Lol yup
The roll bar plastic inserts are almost certainly in the trunk because they rattle like crazy. A little bit of blutack or similar on the three plastic clips that hold them in will fix that.
Ah makes sense
The black plastic webbed roll bar inserts on my 1998 with 120k miles from Texas were as brittle as something REALLY brittle, one has a big hole in it. Sun cooked them to death over 25 years, replacements are over $50 each! Porsche part prices! Somebody needs to make them with a 3D printer, would sell a million of them.
This was a good buy
I think so
Seems like a bargain at under 20G. Great little run around car. That should be scooped up pretty quick.
Yeah we already have a few interested people. Great little cars
Adam must be ecstatic right now. LOL
Lol he was sad it's not a 911.
Just 1 year ago, these used to be 12-15k $. Crazy how much prices went up. But they keep saying there’s no inflation
Yeah no kidding
Very nice! Pretty tempting to be totally honest lol
Go for it! LOL!
I get it against a true supercar, of course not that type of power. But its by no means a slow car in a straight line if your rowing through the gears and tacking the redline with each shift. My experience with a newer model, I would state it as linear speed & powerband. And you could also make an argument in its day and era (again and what was out then) it was a very quick car and my guess would beat your average 2003 honda.
Yeah it's decent but not mind blowing
Dan you can use all of the car’s potential unlike super cars all you can do is idle around most of the time ?
Oh totally agreed. That's what's fun about it
I just sneezed 3 times and a McLaren 720s just appeared in my driveway. Thanks Dan!
You're welcome
Needs a mild exhaust system. Something to give just a bit of growl without biting;)
Agreed!
Or go all in like I did and straight pipe it. 😁
Dan loves Porsche so much he didn't even let Adam drive it....lol
LOL!
Yay Porsche! Adam must be smiling extra today 😊
Lol he was sad it wasn't a 911
These were super cheap here in the UK like $8-10k but have gone up now $13k+
USD or BP?
@@normalguysupercar I converted from USD to GBP
@@normalguysupercar 2 examples.....2005 Boxster 3.2 987 S 2dr 44k Manual £13k
2002 Porsche Boxster S 3.2 49k Manual £9k
The UK 2nd hand market has been nuts.
Is your bumpy road Barton Creek Parkway?
Nope
After a number of years should you replace a spare?
Ha!
As far as not being very fast ............................................. I remember when the Boxster first came out lots of the car magazines were saying that the Boxster and S2000 were to compete with the Miata.
Yeah it's more of a momentum car. Not crazy HP, but excellent handling.
Not advisable to drop the top without doing the “Boxster chop” which is manually creasing the plastic rear window so that it folds evenly and stress-free. (Especially important with 20 year old plastic.)
Ah that's a good tip
I’m not a convertible guy but these are the best roadsters on the market until you get to something like a Cobra imo but a Cobra is a totally different animal.
Yeah and those are 3x or more.
@@normalguysupercar exactly(:
I have the 2002 2.7 great cars even better with the hardtop. Have the prices of these gone up recently? I think these have more than enough power and speed for road use . I’ve heard comments they are a poor mans Porsche? Take it from me they cost just as much to keep as a 911. They are 95% 996.
Ok
911 Gear Box, brakes, suspension but stiffened up some being a convertible
Yup
I had one and got rid of it after the IMS bearing went out. Porsche told me then it was $5000 fix.
That's unfortunate.
Bang for the buck bargain!
For sure!
Flog it like you don’t care…until that IMS bearing disintegrates. You’ll care what that replacement engine costs, I promise you. That said, if the IMS swap has been done on the car (verified by service records), then it’s one helluva sports car bargain.
Generally the IMS isn't a problem until many many miles.
@@normalguysupercar actually, there’s been quite a number of affected vehicles with relatively low mileage. But, the percentage of vehicles affected, overall, isn’t drastic. Porsche made the issue worse, I believe, by how they responded when the problem began showing up. That led to much of the paranoia, in my opinion.
It’s still a cool car, and a great bargain, if you’re willing to accept the risk (minimal, though, it may be).
As long as you change it with the clutch at about 70k miles you shouldn't have a failure.
My cousin had one of those and it was a pretty cool car for its time! At 19k, that is a great buy!
It sure is!
Fredddd !!!! What's going on, Champ !!!
@@ndpesicgroup Hey Deuce!!!
I'm not sure what your goal was in terms of how much volume the dealership would move, but it seems like it's moving along a lot faster than expected. Pretty soon you're not going to have enough time to do videos on any of the cars that you bring in.
I was starting to think the same thing. It'll be interesting to see what building they get for the dealership.
I hope to always be able to do a video on each car. I think it really helps bring value to our customers.
@@normalguysupercar doing a video the way you do them and doing them for each car makes you a standout in the market imo
What price did you end up selling the car for?
We don't disclose final sales prices out of respect for our client's privacy.
It looked like you were having as much fun if not more fun, than dare I say, your super-cars.... lol
Well, I'd say it's certainly more excitement in the supercars... But it's still fun.
This car or a 2022 Mazda CX-5 with the brembos?
Hmm I'll have to try the Mazda
Do you mean the MX-5 ? Pretty sure CX-5 is a small crossover/suv
Alan Harper had one!
I have no idea who that is.
@@normalguysupercar Sorry, Two and a half men.
Dear Dan, I think the steering wheel is fine >>>> you have small hands Dude ! :0/ ............... That what she said !!! Meg......lolll
Lol
Aww man, just bought the wife a new daily driver, no funds for this or I'd be all over it!
It's all good.
Sweet a boxster ;)
Yup
Nice car! Too bad I don’t like convertibles.
Yeah that's a problem then
HEY, those "runny egg headlights" came from the Porsche GT 1 race car.. I love mine !! Besides that, I can't see them when I'm driving my 996.. So, who gives a shit but the haters..
Yup
7.1millimeters is over a quarter inch I don’t think the paint is that thick.
Mils not millimeters.
I’ll donate a center cap to you if you need it
Ha! Thanks but we have one. It just needs to be reattached.
Do you want to sell it?
It's long gone
perfect car for tweaks.........
Yup
What's next a Miata?
Eh if the price is right.
If only the seat would go back another six inches....
Ah yes, us vertically challenged people don't have that concern in most cars. Lol
will you charge extra for the bird poop? 😭
Lol nope. That's on us
nice car at great price it will not last long
Runny eggs!
Yup
Still overpriced for what you're getting compared to non-Porsche offerings.
Then don't buy it.
@@normalguysupercar I won't, but no one wants to watch ads of cars for sale masquerading as car review videos. We want honest, unbiased reviews.
@@IndependenceCityMotoring
Dan couldn't be more honest about why he gave us a test drive could he,they bought it and are selling it.
It's an advert and test drive,not a review of the booster range.
986 Boxster S is not slow. I don't know what your talking about guy.
Uh ok. I guess our definitions of fast are not the same.
@@normalguysupercar Compare an Indy car to a modern day Ferrari. Is the Ferrari slow because it's totally obliterated by the Indy car ? There's level of fast. As well as the era the car was produced. Even by modern standards a Boxster S is not slow.
The boxster is a big waste of money, they are all time bombs I've experienced it on the side of a road without even abusing the car motor blew up with the stupid ims bullshit
OK
Isn't the boxer known as a sports car for women?
Eh so is the California but that doesn't mean anything
A women’s Porsche lets be honest
Eh it's still fun
Please let Meg do a review
She can't drive manual
@@normalguysupercar That would make a great video of you teaching Meg how to drive a manual .
I feel like a C5 Corvette shits all over the boxter for this price point
It may
Both great cars. This is more nimble, C5 more power. C5 also pretty easy to mod. I have a C5Z. Would love to add a Porsche next.
@@pgammad83 Yea, I see the draw to each, just for the money I think I’d take the c5. The markets went crazy though, I sold my atomic orange c6 grand sport a few years back for what c5z’s are selling for now. I’d love to drive a Porsche, I have really started to like them over these past few years.
Dude u going to sell a
Massive headache way way way to old to be putting your name on . Old cheap tatty car in the U.K. there 8 thousand dollars max
OK sure