How I Made a Mistake Selling My Porsche Boxster 

Boxsters just a better car

yeah id tKe the 986 vs the 996

I feel your pain! I was very torn between the 911 and the 987.1 2.7 Boxster. I was one of the people that just wouldn’t consider a Boxster for many years……but then I drove one. I was hooked on the Boxster from the first 2 miles of my test drive. I still deal with the complex of the poor man, hairdresser, wife car when around people who just do not know this car. I can’t imagine it not being a 5 speed manual either. Thanks for the video as I love hearing from fellow Boxster owners and how this roadster makes them feel.

I love my Boxster best car I've ever had

I always get a kick out of people putting down the Tip, they obviously never drove a power glide or TH350.

I really like your videos. You seem like a man of character. I had lived in NYC and hadn't owned a car for 20+ years. During the Pandemic we moved to Westchester and I bought a beautiful 2007 Boxster - 27K miles and looked brand new for 18K. The seller just wanted to pick whom he sold it to , not haggle over price and we hit it off. OMG, this car has given me more happiness and joy in my life than all the hookers and coke I used in the 80's combined. The hilly twisting roads here and on Martha's Vineyard were made for this car. I also upgraded the sound system to a touch screen and have a subwoofer under the driver seat & have all my work done at Rennewerke Porsche in Elmsford. Regarding your video on "What people say to Boxster owners" ; The first Comment I heard was from a friend on MV - He said "Oh, Midlife Crisis, and "That's a Porsche with panties". Funny, but I can't remember another derogatory comment - EVER. SO many "Nice car" comments - too numerous to count. What I discovered is that the Boxster quickly reveals the observers character - The guy that made that comment has a horrible personality and drives a 15 yo pickup truck - so you do the math. The bottom line is - I , like you, am thinking of upgrading to a 911. I strongly think, though, that if possible, I'll keep the Boxster up on MV and store it in the winter....If you're ever in New York or on Vacation on MV, Say hello....

I would be a hard thing for me to do. I do not have a Boxter yet, but could not imagine sell one...

I got a 986 from 1999 at 64k miles, currently going through brake repair and general maintanance at the shop - soon I will be a Porsche driver! :)

Love my 1998 Boxster. Would love to add a 996.

Will a simple remap and ecu tune plus basic intake/exhaust upgrades be enough to make up for the base 2.7 match or even surpass the 3.2 S boxster? Thaaanks 😊

Had my 986 Boxster from new. Hardly ever drive it. Think I've done about 2000 miles in the last ten years. Have a new 992GTS due to arrive in July so finally thinking of selling my Boxster. It hasn't been used at all in the last two years but not sure I can part with it. Same colour as yours Ocean Blue with Savannah interior.

Started off wanting a boxster but found a 2004 911 cabriolet for $13,000 so couldn't pass that up. Still looking for a boxster or a 914.

I plan to get a Porsche Panamera 2019+ wanted to find out if you have any insight about those and what to look for when shopping. I only have room for one car and need the practicality of a 4door. Plus I’m in the minority I’m sure but I love how it looks.

I've had these thoughts as well regarding the Boxster and 911. I do agree with the handling experience of the Boxster, I guess you have to be a better driver to get more out of the 911. Mine is a manual so I don't miss that aspect of it and I didn't want a convertible again really, sunroof is just as good, more useable in the UK I feel. I sold my Boxster in September last year, I was a little upset at selling it, but tbh, I always wanted the 911 996 and its not disappointed me so far! Mine does have a different exhaust system that really makes it sound awesome when your putting your right foot down. Overall, I'm not sure I'd find much that is better value for money (especially in the UK) - 997's are a scarier proposition with the bore score and something I don't want to deal with. I looked at Audi R8's - but that would be a short term car and then I'd be back looking at 911's.

Really enjoying my 996.2 6-speed and my 986 S 6-speed... would be very tough for me to choose between them

Traded a manuel, convertable 986 Boxster for a Tiptronic 996 base.....🤔 Yeah bro of course you're having some regrets in the overall "fun-factor" department, but its like - what we're you expecting? "everybody knows that Todd" 😂 Ultimately though, experience is the best teacher. I hope you learned your lesson 🙂

Imo, what you really needed was a 6 speed, 986 Boxter S 3.2 liter.... I can almost guarantee you wouldn't be feeling any regret; only mere "curiosity" about the 996 911 which might still be there... slightly 🙂

Buy a 987 boxster