I think it is a Garage Queen. @34:49 "we should be driving our cars". I don't think your car is ever driven, looks like it is straight off the production line, there is not even road dust or dirt and not even corrosion on the fasteners which you would get if driven on the street because you can not always avoid puddles or construction dirt
A flat 6 Boxster was my dream car and I found a 2006 - 987.1 Boxster S last year and it exceeded my expectations. To this day I can't believe it's more than 15 years old, it's perfectly balanced in every single way. Also, it can be a quiet and smooth ride, but it can also transform into a powerful animal above 4,000 RPM - best of both worlds.
Heard someone actually had an issue with your footwear in the vid? Hilarious someone brought that up. Probably the uptight and controlling type who owns a business that can be done more efficiently and productively from home yet insists on his employees coming into the office every day! Had you NOT been wearing flip flops I would have been offended! ;)
Oh my that underside shows some serious OCD about cleaning. I have a 987.2 R but going by those examples it could never be made clean enough to be in your videos.
The Lindgrün car that was on the lift is an extreme example of how clean a car can be, perhaps the cleanest example Nathan has used in this series of videos.
Kevin, don't worry as I have a sickness which I don't encourage others to catch! In my videos I try to have some reference standard examples so people can see what an as new one once looked like, but more importantly I like to feature cars that are being driven and enjoyed as intended. A huge shout out to local friends who volunteered to bring out their cars which are the Red 2005 Boxster, Yellow 2006 Cayman S, Red 2007 Cayman, Macadamia 2008 Cayman S. The other cars I pulled from my garage.
Great comparison. So many unicorns even in the entry level models. My 2006 Boxster has the P04 Sport Package with PASM and the 6 speed manual. At autocross events it’s the one thing that makes my car unique as I’ve never seen another 987.1 with the option.
My 2006 has the P04 option as well. It took me a while to realized how very few other base 987.1 Boxsters or Caymans have it. At first I thought that the six-speed gearbox was standard.
Fantastic video. I love my new-to-me 981 GT4, but I haven't had more fun than I had in my 987.1 and 987.2 Caymans that got me introduced to Porsche sports cars. The mid-engine cars are just so easy to get in and go fast around a track in! I thought I knew a lot about these cars, but most of the info presented about the special editions was new to me. Very well done (and the sandals are great!).
That was terrific! 43 years ago I got my first car, a ‘74 MG convertible. Kept it four years and wanted another convertible ever since. Three years ago after a considerable search I found a tremendous upgrade from that MG…an ‘08 987.1 Boxster S. What an awesome introduction to Porsche for me and my family as well as a joy to own and drive. Thank You Nathan and team for your super hip and informative primer on a wonderful part of Porsche lineage.
Outstanding content! I'm not even in the market for one of these cars at the moment, but I enjoyed every minute of this presentation. As an original owner of a 2000 986 S, I would enjoy seeing Nathan conduct a similar talk on the 986 line. (I searched the channel vids and I don't believe this has yet been done.)
Yeah I can understand you liking the green one for it's curiosity value but from an aesthetic point of view it's pretty awful in my opinion Particularly with the clashing red interior and yellow calipers and silver ducts It looks like a pimp my ride vinyl wrap Hopefully it does well for you on the resale though,it probably will 🙂
Nathan, thanks for showcasing these awesome 987's! I respect that you know volumes of specifics which are used to judge rarity and condition but never choices.
Wow! Thank you for putting this together Just picked up a 162k miles 987 2006 Boxster base for $5k. It had a minor accident but for the price I couldn’t say no
Ok im about to be 17 im choosing between a 987 boxter or cayman idc about coupe or convertble but i want to know is the cayman worth 3-5 k more for the euquivent version
Porsche is possible the only car company in the world where the car without roof is less expensive. It is more expensive to make convertibles so it makes no sense that the Cayman is cheaper ... So if you want a convertible go for that and know you are doing a very good buy as normally convertibles is considerable more expensive.
That warehouse!!!😮 Was this video shot in Heaven? 😊 Can never get enough of Nathan and his Porsche knowledge. It’s always an education. Suggestion - How about Nathan holding an open air forum at Werks Reunion Amelia Island next year?
Once again, nice seeing the 987 love from PCA. Great video, it would be nice to see an in depth available options follow-up, (sport/standard steering wheels, unusual trim), and perhaps even desirable after market additions. I also saw the "Brazilian Tree Frog" at Werks reunion last year,...it's growing on me!
I was a 987.1 geek back when I had my 2008 Cayman. Used to do FAQs on 987.1 equipment on the Planet-9 website (which began as "Cayman Club" about 2006 or so). I am sure it's still up on their website if you wanted to look. I joined the site even before I ordered my first Cayman (which was also my first Porsche) and it offered a lot of guidance on the best-value options (sport steering wheel and the sport-plus seats were for sure the best values for the money as opposed to deviated stitching, leather-covered steering column, etc). It allowed me to have a base model in a nice color combination that was nicely equipped but not crazy with options.
why would anyone want to buy a car with engine issue? bore scoring. IMS. how on earth, a company like porsche, makes faulty engine? that means porsche is a rubbish company. maybe VW took over and its ok now.
Yeah, hate to see it. I’m trying to find one with neglected paint & fogged headlights so I can pick up a real cheap Cayman standard as a daily. Throw a wrap on it and be done.
Great video Nathan! I owned a 2007 base Cayman and loved it…it had to go unfortunately, because I needed a family car (BMW 520i Touring 2018). Only 1 week later I found myself looking for a Cayman again, I missed the car so much already. It took me almost 2 years to find the Cayman of my dreams, a 987.2 S 2012, last build year, low milage, black…. I will never sell it, love it so much and it puts a smile on my face every time I drive it, which is daily. Please do a review on the 987.2 as there is much to find on RU-vid on 987.1, but so little on the 987.2.
Great video, great information. I've had my RS 60 for just over one year now, and absolutely LOVE it. Love your selection of cars, especially the special edition cars.
Thanks for watching, hope you learned something. A PCA staff member has a 2007 Cayman 5-speed and loves it. We hope you have your own soon! There are several videos about the car and some of the adventures its been through and mods on our channel.
Great job!!! I can only wish my 07 S with 114k on looked as clean. I am ok with the shorts and sandals, it is the information i'm looking for. I might suggest having a beer out:)
I noticed you questioned why there were less sales in 2008. Notice too the 987.2 had slow sales in its first year, the world was just recovering from the 2008 financial crisis, nobody was out leasing boxters and caymans, so less are here to buy in the used market.
Nathan, if you're ever interested in taking on a 50 yr old intern to pass on your enclyclopedic knowledge of Stuttgart's finest...please let me know. :)
Nathan - a big fan and you didn't disappoint with this video. Nice to see you directing your considerable insight to the 987.1. Your green model is a peach!
Love the shout out for the rear wiper option on Caymans - it is one of the few options my 981 Cayman does not have but for mine, they link the car to the 901 series 911s - a rare option here in Australia!
Great overview. I have a 2006 987.1 Cayman S where the certificate of authenticity shows that I have a M96 engine, however the stamp on the engine is M97 as it should be. Is this common?
Whoa! The “Kermit 987 is a pleasant surprise. Highest spec Cayman out there according to some. This spec on a 987.2 would be next level. Why didn’t they go with the red dials?
Greeting from Thailand, great video. I have MY 06 987.1 Cayman S in Arctic Silver/Terracotta with similarly equipped interior as the RS60! Love it to death
This video made my day! These videos inspire all my Porsche videos, so thank you! The Paint to Sample like selection just make this a perfect delight!!
Thanks! All credit goes to Nathan pulling these cars together and creating his signature format. Mike has been the cameraman for some of Nathan’s best-performing videos, always in the right place during these walkthroughs.
My first Porsche was a used 2008 Boxster S RS 60 Spyder. Absolutely loved it! After two rough winters where it barely made it out of the garage, I traded it for a Macan GTS. Love the Macan, but really miss the Boxster.
We love our 2.7 Base 987 with a set of 911 turbo wheels and a full exhaust upgrade and tune on it and boy is it fun to drive and drift the back end around corners
As the owner of 2 996 (a C4 996.1 & a 996. 2 C2) coupés, decided that boxers were a great handling, more than powerful enough cars, but just not 911s. It was the only 911 I was willing to pay for, the others are crazily expensive... For me, the Cayman might have been a decent alternative, but I wanted a 911...
Superb video! Thank you for sharing these fantastic cars with everyone, I am fortunate to have a 2006 Cayman S that the original owner optioned nearly everything available. It was delivered to Brumos in Florida and had only 17K when he (Cayman) found his "forever home" with us. I just returned from a quick roll after dinner and what a joy to drive...ahhhh yes. I really love your Green Cayman S - it's beautiful! Again, well done on the video and thank you sir.
2.7 5 speed is all you need for the pure porsche experience - the 987.1 is the best classic look in my opinion and in the UK a budget of £10k will get you a wonderful car - excellent video by the way !!
Here in Norway 987.1 cost 30.000 to 40.000 £$€ ;( . Meaning it is a lot to save to buy in another country and pay the 25% sales tax (+ some small additional tax) and import it yourself.
fantastic info. I have just put down a deposit on a 2006 Cayman S, non chrono, standard part leather fully electric seats in GT Silver. having a PPI next week and a bore scope, i hope it comes back as all clear - test drives were fabulous and man that engine note is lovely. fingers crossed :) ... ps. i want to know what you don't know about Porsche - to make it easy i am sending you a stamp so you can write all down :)
Hello Nathan, Now that’s a great and informative review. It’s absolutely stunning how pristine the cars featured here are. I’m a proud owner of an 987.1 base Cayman, which I’ve bought in Stuttgart from an very caring owner and am fascinated every time how incredibly good the car handles and sounds. Thanks for this great video. Greetings from Germany, Jürgen
Glad you liked it! We appreciate your support. It is always our pleasure to provide you with an awesome content. Happy to hear you are enjoying your Cayman. Greetings from National PCA Office, Happy Holidays!
The best review/talk about the 987 I’ve seen👍. I have a 2005 Boxster, sport design sports exhaust, 20” wider wheels and it drives superb despite the dreadful British roads😂
Nathan, could you ever do a podcast on repairing/renewing the wear and tear of the thin leather on leather on full leather trims? Mine is getting spotty. You are the best on Porsche cars👊🏼. Thank you!
Fantastic presentation , I'm a 2008 Base cayman owner of 6yrs I've never watched such a great detailed video on these vehicles, making me feel very honored to own my car . Bravo , thank you
Great video! Very well done presentation and camera work. Love the various colors and options presented. Definitely hope you will follow with a similar Boxster 981 video!
what i don't understand i have a porsche cayman 2.7 liter no s he comes from America brought him to the Netherlands because he had run so winey and is in new condition had everything for the tuning also those wheels and that bumer and the equipment but it is not an s the car was stripped by techart and built up using carbon and many tunngt but I don't understand that s because I also had all of this I don't like the wiper at all I think this is a very nice video thank you before we can watch
How do these cars stay so perfect? I would be afraid to drive one of these beautiful models. I can’t imagine someone rear ending me or dinging the door in a parking lot.
I lament that the boxster was created too late to have the flat six aircooler as its motor. I am a great fan of aircooled motors. No radiators, no cooling pump, no water hoses, and related components - much more simple that wasser coolers.
I'm new to this channel and PCA, and I'm loving this content. Thank you for such a thorough review of the 987s, honestly my favorite generation of the Boxter and Cayman
What a thorough and enjoyable video! I loved that macadamia Cayman S. The interior is perfect. I could never see the top of the shift nob to see if it is a 5 or 6 speed.
