My Wife Has More Cars Than Me! You’ll Love Her New Boxster
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- Опубликовано: 4 окт 2024
- Mrs. Wizard has caught the car bug and now has FOUR cars! You'll love her new 2001 Boxster with only 44K miles. See her collection and what we plan to do with some of them.
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Having a husband who can save on labor costs is a plus to the family.
……and the standard parts MARK UP!
@@keithbalke6352Which is necessary for a service company to function
But, she also has to feed him, so there goes some of those cost savings!
Having a husband who is charging a fortune on his labor costs to his customers, is even better... 🤣🤣🤣
@@Michael-yi4mc Getting any sort of engineer out at 80 bucks an hour is expensive nowadays, male or female.
You two are so fortunate to have found each other. Makes me happy every time I see you together.
WIZARD! The Z3 airbag light is super easy to fix. Someone jammed a bunch of crap behind the passenger seat and when they pushed the seat back it crushed all the seat sensor wires. Go over the passenger seat wiring and you will probably solve your problem. If its not the passenger seat wiring, then check the driver's seat wiring.
I don’t understand museum quality unless you have a museum. Bought a ‘98 SLK 2 years ago with 1K original miles. Have driven it 11K trouble free miles. Taking it across country in the next couple of weeks.
Damn straight bro cars are meant to be driven and used not stuck in a building
Or all these old boomers, hanging on to their vehicles, which they'll restore 'some day'. Then they die, and their estate has the task of getting rid of their 'collection'. Car hoarders.
Depends how big one’s collection is.
My family has a 1903 Caddy with 90% original parts - my brother wants to rent it out to movies... It NEEDS to be in a museum. It has a unique history and we have nearly the entire history but about 4 years. Our family has had it since 1908 and we have the receipt and found out who the family purchased it from.
@@perryelyod4870”car hoarders”? People spending their own money legally the way they want to and you find that to be a problem? That’s a minor expression of their personal freedom.
If you find that offensive North Korea has much more stringent control on what people are allowed to do. Perhaps they’re a better fit for your desire to interfere in other peoples’ lives.
Maseratti is very reliable...never thought I would ever hear that!
just depends on the model
Because it’s a rebadged Jeep
Newer ones tend to be more reliable people seem to forget this isn’t 2009
Congrats to Mrs Wizard on her very sweet Boxster S. I will be waiting for y'all to put that Porsche up for sale.
These 2 are made for each other. Love watching you guys
The Boxster is one of the most fun cars to drive, I still miss my '01 almost 20 years later!
I had a 2001 Boxster as well, but had to sell it in the recession of 2007. Looking to buy one back, maybe the S model, as I truly loved the handling and top down so cal cruising.
I'd be all over that Z3 if it were a manual and still had nice original paint. The tan leather is so much nicer on hot days vs black which most Z3's came with. While I prefer lighter colors on convertibles(heat thing again), that purple looks great in this horrendous monotone grey future we find ourselves in. Plus that BMW straight six just straight rips, sounds awesome, great flexible powerband, smooth as silk. Had an inline six in my Lexus SC300, just something about that inline six layout is magical.
Congrats on the nice Boxster! Pairing a fun car with a wagon/truck/suv (depending on needs) is always a good way to go
goshhh that boxter is lovely. used to drool over these cars as a kid.
Congrats on the Porche, what a lovely lady.
*Porsche
Excellent upgrade from the BMW to the Porsche Boxster. Yours is in beautiful condition. I have a 2011 Boxster and love it. And you will love yours too!!!
I’ve owned a 2000 Boxster S for 10 years now. There’s just not anything I can find to replace it for the price. Even though it’s mid engine, it’s not that bad to work on. Just did the plugs and coils and it was a breeze. Welcome to the Kansas Boxster club.
I have the same car and think the same thing. Nothing is more fun than a twisty back road and a 986 s.
Get a Panamera.
@@GregF-k7w Yuck.
Mrs. Wizard is a proper petrol head. All these cars are really good
when you love cars its difficult to pick your favorite flavor for a daily driver. thats why many times its easier to just keep buying project cars and roating them out of being a daily driver 😂
12:46 those are eurpean cupholders and they are quite reliable - based on european standards. Nothing for xxl drinks, but for the usual 0,33 l can or 0,5 l bottle you get everywhere from Lidl to Aldi it was and is great. Not much space and ergonomy lost, but functionality won.
XXL drinks is for XXL people, ie 'Murricans. This is an europeean car. We are not fat. Nor drive we moroncars as f-150 or Chevy Silverado. They are useless here.
So it holds a 0.5 liter bottle, and that is 'small' in the US, so what do you really need, half a gallon coffee cups?
From what I've heard drink sizes in the US are larger than most parts in the world. I honestly would just not take drinks with me if I owned one of these cars. Because I can just see me spilling coffee with milk in it all down the back of the stereo and Aircon.
Nice boxster I have an '01 as well. They drive so much better than any of the stats would seem to indicate.
Hoovie said yes before looking at his bank account and cannot buy the GT500 :(
LOL - Hoovie needs to buy more crazy Mopars and do more videos to pump up the bank account!
Keeping up with the Wizards!
I have a friend whose late uncle was something of a hoarder... he kept most of his cars at an acreage west of town, and it got to the point the county commission ordered him to clean it up. He actually bought another acreage over the county line and moved the vehicles that were still mobile over there, but the other county had been forewarned. Long story short, he had to auction them all - but most were only good for parts by then. After the cars were sold off or picked over, the county brought in a crusher to take care of the rest.
Guess that is the fate of all those who have the "park it in the tree line, I'll get to it later" mindset. Then some other guy (another hoarder) comes along and declares that to be a "honeypot" and all kinds of people pick through the piles. What nobody will admit is that all the cars are rusted out piles of junk after sitting outdoors for a long time. When you see trees growing up through those hulks of metal, those cars are far past their sell dates. If you think stashing a car in an old shack or barn is a good idea, the only good that comes is to the vermin that transform the car into the rat or mice hotel that the car becomes.
The easiest car I worked on was my 1989 Ford Mustang. It was a 2.3 liter hatchback. Unlike an Audi, you didn't need to rip the whole front end off to do things.
One problem was the small clutch cable having the crimped ball would pull off. I kept a spare in the glove box and I only had to take my shoe off and wedge under the clutch pedal to swap it out. Five minute fix.
One thing that never was resolved was the electric rad fan.
When it was right at freezing and with high humidity the fan would cut in and turn off rapidly. Multiple times per second until the relay would burn out.
Three different dealerships looked at it for eighteen times changing out the motor, computer and anything else. No luck.
I ended up putting a rocker switch between the dash and the door to cut the power to the motor for winter driving. Motor ran so cold that I ended up putting cardboard in front and behind the rad to get some heat.
Mrs. Wizard keeps the manual alive!
These modern Porsche's at over twenty years of age are the best.
That Boxster is stunning. You always pay up for quality. No point in changing the IMS until it needs a clutch. Enjoyed the video.
That is a really clean Boxster! Congrats Mrs. Wizard!.
Hey Wizard, Porsche offers a PCCM upgrade for the radios for the early 2k boxsters and 911s that add android auto and apple car play. Big improvement to modernize the stereo system.
I am with you Mrs. Wizard on having a manual in a car like the Boxter.
That Boxster is gorgeous. I plan to own one one day but it won't be that nice, haha.
Hope you plan to do a video on that red Phantom at 17:36!
I don't like the 'hardcore' Mustang and Camero models - I get it, Mrs. Wizard! They're cars that are meant to be fun, not so serious. When you stick as much horsepower as the Cobra has.....yea, it can move! But it loses a lot of the car's charm. Save the higher horsepower for the Corvette or exotic.....cars that have the suspension, brakes, and design to handle that much power.
Ms Wizard can have as many cars as she wants. She has you to fix them. I owned one yellow car in my life and I was 18 when I bought it
MW forgot to point out the storage container on the back shelf. I can recommend a set of headers, sports Cats and a cat back system. It really changes the drive ability and performance of this car without impacting reliability. This is easy to do as the existing system is in 2 pieces per side with a common rear muffler. You will probably need new spark plug tube seals as well. Sticky button issues with radio are common as well as foam deterioration inside HVAC even if it is a garage queen.
Porsche for the open air fun, Mustang for the go fast fun year round, and Maserati for the daily. Perfect trifecta for me. But I understand the Mustang isn't for everyone.
It's so cool that Mrs Wizard loves her 6 speed manuals! 😎🏎
I miss my manual BMWs. I bet that 6 speed is fun!
@JasonFlorida nothing more funner than a older 6 speed manual bmw. And I'm not bmw fan.
@@Manzilla56 "more funner"
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I have a feeling that mustang will be coming back for repairs in the near future.
cup holders blocking the A/C vents, great idea porsche
keeps yer drinks cold though
I have a 6m x 6m workshop and have 4 motorbikes in there, plus running my business from the workshop. If you have space you will fill it. I only have one bum, so can only ride one at a time like cars (I had a 1986 BMW 635Csi that was called Butterfly, but she was the Mistress, as she was a fun ride on the weekends, while having another car as my daily), but they all give a different feel when riding, but as long as it's a grin, it's done it's job 🥰
Unexpected Milo and Otis reference hit me right in the childhood feels.
That’s a sweet Boxster! Congratulations Mrs. Wizard!
I love that Boxster S and the color is gorgeous!
US specced Porsches need bucketholders to accommodate those freedom drinks.
Congrats to the Boxster! I had one just like it, only blue! It handles so well! 911 drivers might look down upon you, however they might stop as soon as you teach them a lesson on a mountain pass! 😂 It‘s probably the most underrated sports car ever made! Have fun Mrs. Wizard - especially with that 6-speed manual! ❤
Beautiful Boxster. I've got the 2000 2.7L. I might stick with the Beemer if I were you, the Box is beautiful but it must be garage kept; there's an immobilizer PCB under the driver's seat and if it gets wet it's really expensive to replace.
That is a really pristine one though. Congratulations!
Looks like you're keeping the Box so I'm probably not telling you anything when I say expect a coolant reservoir and Air Oil Separator.
Nice Boxster S ! I bought the same 2001 Boxster S with auto trans last year, I love it! Every time I am at the driver seat, I am smiling ...
Mrs Wizard Car Sales. She deserves her own business.
Congratulations Mrs. Wizard. That is one sweet Boxster S!
Enjoy!
i have 17500 miles on my 96 z3 now. it is the 1.9l 4 cylinder 5 speed manual. had 13000 on it 2 years ago when i got it. only had to do the slave cylinder, tensioner with pulley, idler pulley and the 2 serpentine belts. such a fun little car to drive.
I really enjoy the Car Wizard’s channel!
Im glad my wife doesn’t have as many vehicles as I do. It’s enough maintenance and repairs the way it is. My newest vehicle is a Polaris Ranger that’s 7 years old. Altima is 14 years and virtually everything has needed repair 😢.
A bit of Triva for you an air bag light in my home state of Victoria Australia is a unroadworthy item.
S + 6spd... I'm sure you did pay a premium, as Wizard mentioned! But that's because it's freaking awesome. Well done, Mrs. Wizard.
Congrats on that Boxter S, looks fantastic and it's a stick!
That is a really nicely spec'd Boxster! Speed Yellow has grown on me recently. I love the color matched options and also no PSM is great because now you can bleed the brakes without a Porsche scan tool!
I've been watching for a while. I've never seen mrs. wizards face, only heard her voice thought she was camera shy 😂
I love the Yellow Boxter! I always dreamt to own a Yellow porsche boxter s especially the first or second generation.. it's like huge in my bucket list!
congratulations to Mrs Wizard for owning a car I dream to own 👏
I agree with ‘thinning the herd’ from time to time, especially if you have too many cars that don’t get used.
Mrs. Wizard, love the Boxster. I have a 1998 ５Speed, it is my favorite car, of the four I own. Such an enjoyable experience! Best to you and Mr Wizard
Congratulations Mrs. Wizard! Those are two very nice vehicles.... One practical and one for fun! Great find!
Longest I ever kept a vehicle was 34 years. Gave it to my Grandson when he was 16.
@15:30 you can hear a stomach grumbling 😂
I have 2007 987 Boxster S. Great car to drive with a minimum of tech.
A reliable Maserati?..crazy…keep it & the Boxster.
I owned a Maserati for about 4 years too but in my case, it was drivable for only about a year out of that. It literally was the worst car purchase I've made and I'm up to around 35 cars now.
@@aussie2uGA Interesting, my experience with a later model ZF auto equipped Quatroporte was the opposite - no issues in the 5 years that I owned it.
@@aussie2uGAthat's how it often goes when you buy a neglected used example.
I love that GT500. 208K 5.4 GT500 with the Iron Block is Indestructible lol. Heavy but strong and can make a lot of HP with basic mods and has a Tremec transmission from the factory. Solid rear axle is strong and can take a hard launch. Cheap drag car if ya ask me! I believe 3.77 gearing. Before you sell put some drag tires on the back and see what some Biased Plys could do down the strip :)
listening to her stories with teaching, thank god and i'm glad for her, seems more joyful now. I would drive the crap out of that Maserati Levante, awesome mean looking car
Good job Mrs. Wizard on selling the automatic BMW and getting a manual Porsche!
It's a little weird that your husband doesn't like manual transmissions. So much more engaging to drive!
You should teach Mr Wizard how to change oil etc! 😊
Mrs.Wizard is worth it for sure...congrats on that sweet Porsche
The Maserati is a beauty.
Scrolling the Options list on the Boxter with the rising of the lift: Nice touch.
Have a summit, raise the car quota ceiling.
*One for every day of the week -- and leap year!
*If you class it as a recreational vehicle ('I put my V6 4Runner on 35s and now I've gotta cut the fenders and build the suspension, and buy a second car) you only need to drive it once a year.
Speed yellow, best color for a Boxster. I also have a 2001 Boxster S named Chiquita.
I enjoyed this episode, if you like cars and driving why not have several. All of Mrs. Wizard’s vehicles definitely rate, so, how can you go wrong. Kool vid.
as far as the great Cup Holder debate, my 2009 Cayman owner's manual refers to them as "Can Holders," so that makes sense.
In second they mentioned selling mustang, I thought maybe Hoovie would like to get it back as he wasn't happy selling it. Happy to see that it happened exactly that way.
Had a 2002 Speed Yellow Boxster S for about a year. Definitely miss her. Nice vid.
It is funny to me that the two cars you are parting ways with are the two cars that I own: a 1997 Z3 2.8 that I've had for over 20 years, and a 2006 Mustang GT that I've had for 10 years.
I really like Mrs. Wizard, you guys make a great team!!!
I have had my MDX for 16 years. I love it and will drive it till it breaks.
Happy wife Happy life Mr.Wizard !
The Wizard's were made for eachother!
Milo and Otis. Mrs. W is truly a school teacher.
Going mulchin’ in my Maserati
Mrs Wizard impresses me as a woman who has some mechanical knowledge and likes to take care of her vehicles, which in my experience is rare. Hopefully Hoovie will enjoy the the GT 500 after Wizard fixed it up.
Congrats on the new car, it looks to be in spectacular condition.
Cheers to Mrs.Wizzard 🥂 loving your collection 🙌
She’s a keeper. And the cars are nice too.
Love the 6 speed boxster s
Thanks the Wizards for this fine Car video.....
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She got that from you! She learned it by watching you (and Hoovie)!
Beautiful buy on the Boxster.
I loved that movie Milo and Otis when I was young. I hope her Milo doesn’t get her into as much mischief as the cat.
Wow a $100,000 Maserati that has lasted 5 years! Are you freaking kidding me, it better last 10 years with zero problems!
It will. Then you can eat crow a second time.
@@vw5056 And still won't be worth it! ROFL
Wow that Boxster S is beautiful
Mrs. Wizard is like a cool and whilesome 90s mom. Lucky Weezard
Some people feel a few bumpy parts in the road and don't think anything about it. Meanwhile, the tire separated at the sidewall, and they don't hear the rim start to mill down cause the music is too loud.
11:57 The font on the instrument cluster seems to be the same as the back of 911s :)
I love the speed yellow on the Boxster. I do question all the yellow overspray near the front bumper on the undercarriage as well as red overspray near the rear wheels. I'd have Porsche do a workup on this vehicle and see if it all checks out as far as what she really is, and a carfax report if you haven't before you bought it. Something smells fishy. But it is a nice looking car.
Nothing with 200,000 miles is bulletproof, things are waiting to wear out and break
Yellow Boxster S has deviated stitching a nice option
I owned for 3 years a 2002 XJR like your 2001 it was my dream come true and did not break down or disappoint, the only bad part was im a big guy and the brake lever would dig into my leg.