Here's Why a Used Porsche Boxster 987 is the Sports Car Bargain of the Century 

lol

Most important, he doesn't look as funny as Doug. Doug looks like Mr. Bean.

...yeah, this is really embarrassing for this pear shaped gentleman...

@@dearbulls true

THISS is a....

Always two there are, a master and an apprentice

RU-vidrs are running out of originality.

Well Doug never trade mark his style of reviewing Even you can so thay stlye

these guys were doing buy it lease it forget it years ago and no its nothing like plagiarism which has to do with writing not acting...if that was the case Arnold could sue everyone that said "ill be back"

That's exactly what I thought about

Doug who?

Triptronic transmission

Well hell, that rat surely knew how to pick his house, lol ! And with taste, too !

@@manupainkiller and with replacing all the suspension components now it is just a dream to drive, tight and direct

You probably have to remove the engine form underneath to change the alternator. lol. It' likely gna need one next week. lol. They only cost $500? and are hard to find. lol

Jimmy Schmidt nah I replaced my alternator on my boxster by just taking off the hatch behind the seats that gives you access to the alternator. Porsche’s if this era are true track cars, they were designed to be worked on, brake calibers are off with two bolts, headlights out with one. Porsche charge a lot for servicing but it’s easier to work on yourself than most other cars I’ve owned. Had a 996 C4 986 Boxster and now have a 996 C4S.

Br Cc he did do a good job but seriously, how can you not notice the Doug DeMuro format? Not that's there's anything wrong with that but you have to expect some feedback, be it positive or negative. The problem is that Doug has a very engaging personality and a quirky sense of humor so anyone trying to imitate his style tends to be a bit awkward and that's the case here.The review was fine but the format is distracting to a point. But hey, maybe TFL can refine it and make it more their own. For example, they don't have to start out with "This is.." or "..and then I'll give it a TFL score" or something like that. They can keep the format but change the script a bit. I think it's those specific Doug cues that lends a certain sameness to it. It's OK to idolize the way a RU-vidr does a review and find inspiration from it but they just need to find a way to do it in their own style, unless of course they wanted to imitate him more directly.

@@housepianist thanks for the helpful feedback Randall. I think it's clear we ought to try to differentiate the style a little more going forward.

@@housepianist part of the problem is that TFL seems to be obsessed with DeMuro, one day criticizing him, and now copying him. It's kind of weird.

+Br Cc Criticism is usually a good thing actually. In any case, no one can deny the resemblance to Doug's videos, that has to be accepted even by you. I mean, read the video title for once. I am not even gonna be blunt here. This is a rip off of Doug for sure. I am sorry, but I find too many things that's the same as Doug's.

Hate kills, try something yourself that does not prejudice….

Even in 2022 this is still a sports car bargain. I will definitely buy it!

987.1 was torque converter more reliable than pdk in city traffics am I right

If you have one for >$10K with >50,000miles let me know.

I'm agreeing with your comment. This young man did an excellent job. Also, and I've watched dozens of reviews on Boxters, he actually covered some items I have never seen covered/mentioned in all the other reviews I've watched. Solid work.

I agree. I learned a lot and I owned one for many years. Always regret selling it.

I don't think you've seen Doug's videos.... I'm only 30 seconds in and this is a straight copy down to the inflection he is using on the words lmfao.

I'm 5'6-7 so good or bad fit?

Compa Juan01 You should be good

Updated to double row in the M97 engine, failure rate below 1%. Statistically much better than any American or Japanese car in terms of reliability. But whatever, paranoid people will get paranoid for whatever reason.

Nope, the Dual row was the earliest one, it was updated to the single row in MY 2000 (?), and then to the big single row bearing (that can't be swapped out through the inspection hole) in 2005 (?)

I believe it started 2006 that can't be swapped out.

MY2006 and before, engines M96 including some M97 before June 2006: single row (very easy to change). MY2006 up to 2009 (987.2), M97 engines: double row (difficult access for replacement if you're an improvised DIY guy). From 2009 and on the IMS was completely superseded. Look for PCA videos and documentation. My point is: leave alone replacing...is it really worthy to worry about a very inaccessible piece that had a failure rate under 1%, again, much better than many traditional American or Japanese cars? is not like any of you are actually going to race it properly for extended periods of time anyways lol

@@VotreCauchemar This is a confusing issue, but the worst failures were the 2000 - 2004 986's with the double row. Late 2006 to 2008 was a larger single row, not serviceable, but with a very low, less than 1%, failure rate. From 2009 on, there was no IMS bearing used. Just dug deep into this and gladly learned that my 2006 has a high serial number, so it has the improved larger single row bearing.

John Rambo right lol

Still better handling than ur vette and better interior than vette even being 10 year old

HAHAHA

An oxymoron

He tries his best man

Digital air pressure, porsche said its a pen holder

Exactly.

@DB-COOPER do it

@DB-COOPER I currently have a 6-speed SLK350 and it is an awesome car. 2006 model with 45K miles. Powerful, stylish, comfortable (the wife loves it) and great handler. I also had a pair of SLK230s. Good for the time, but not in league with the SLK350 or the Boxster S. It is very hard to find any Benz with a manual gearbox, if you value that as I do. I am considering going for my first Porsche myself.

Midnightcupcakes wtf

any problems so far?

Midnightcupcakes Yo, so its been 6 months. Hows it going? Any issues?

How’s that car working out? I’m considering getting one. Please reply back :)

@Blackporsche roadster its not that bad, you act like it's a maserati

True dat!

Mileage matters. I'm just saying.

I got my 06 boxster S in 2019, and never had so much fun and joy driving around topdown in paradise! Aloha from Hawaii.... go for it ,do it, if you can, I did it.... rewarded myself after teaching public high school for 30+ years! Good luck!

Yes, Porsche has never stated that they build cars for the economy-minded individual ;) A friend of mine blew the engine on his 2018 GT3 on the track, he never lost any sleep over it.

I wonder what cost you so much - the engine issues has been sorted out and the PDK is a solid transmission - so, could you shed some light on your comment?

Eat Jat Or an EZ Carlift like I have. Then it's even easier.

Chuck Lucas helps when you don’t drive it