The 2014 Porsche Boxster: Why Power Isn't Everything

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There's a preconceived notion that power outweighs most aspects of a car in terms of its performance output as well as its "fun" factor. The 2014 Porsche Boxster certainly battles the "power is everything" dogma, proving it can be just as fun as something with twice the power at hand. See for yourself!
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@d.s.v.6404 2 года назад

2014 Cayman. I make zero excuses for this car. This generation of 981s are truly magnificent machines. Nice video. Thank you.

@boxster9817 3 года назад

True that! For me the 981 has also a much better sound than a 911 base model. This car simply is an antidepressant and gives you an instant smile on your face when you turn it on!

@jonnaylawrence1722 Месяц назад

I have a 2014 boxter s awesome car love it. Plenty fast , had it for 5 + years. Best sports car ever.

@GiuliaSuper71 3 года назад

Just got 2014 981 Boxster Base PDK at $35K, with no major option packages but just Sport Chrono at 60K miles. Single square exhaust tip and halogen lights look horrible, but I'm extremely happy with my very first 2 seater mid engine convertible sport car and enjoying driving after work every day with top open to feel direct sun light, wind, speed, and flat 6 sounds roar behind me. Thanks!

@nokellauto5704 3 года назад

Love to hear it! Congratulations!!!

@GiuliaSuper71 3 года назад

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@foxlake6750 Год назад

I test drove a Boxster and 911 at the dealer and bought the Boxster (6 cyl.). I have been to two Porsche track days, swapping between a 718S/911S and the performance difference wasn’t at large as you would expect. The 718 felt confident in the corners and easier to drive fast, most of the 911 owners felt the same way. Let’s face, for a lot of drivers, the 911 is the dream car, Porsche knows it and charges for it.

@KingCast65 10 месяцев назад

I was going to get a 996 when they were cheap as dirt a couple years ago. Missed that. Then I thought about a nice 944. But why do that when you can get a really nice older Boxster for not much more. I decided that I just have to vacation with my BMW because I obviously can't fit the Lady and the 50-lb dog into a Boxster but I have to have a Porsche with a flat 6 behind me before I die.

@k2000kidd1 11 месяцев назад

My Step father tells people he bought 90 percent of a 911 for 50 percent of the money. He loves his Boxster more than his own kids 😅😅

@MrRoyck10 2 месяца назад

Well humans are not there to make you happy rather to be themselves which can be the extreme opposite to happiness, 981 Porsche is their to make you happy p, pure antidepressant.

@frederikebert1985 4 месяца назад

I owned a 2015 base Cayman with optional sports suspension. Wonderful car. I am now in a 2016 Cayman GTS and it is def no more fun than the base Cayman. Go base and safe $$$!!!

@williamchow7533 2 года назад

The Boxster is an honest car. It doesn’t pretend to be something it is not. It is true to Porsche’s roots. The first Porsche was midengined and early cars like the 550 relied on lightweight rather than a big engine. Buy and enjoy the open air. Don’t worry about what others might think.

@jamesf3801 2 года назад

Agree I bought base...had 5months it get so many looks being 8 yrs old. Thinking getting S now cause I like speed. But it's a great car handles well around corners...sometimes I just want find reason to drive it.

@thefreedomguyuk Год назад

@@jamesf3801 save your money. You can't really feel much difference on public roads.

@jamesf3801 Год назад

@@thefreedomguyuk ok..have you drove a 718? I wonder how much faster it drives. I put the sprint booster on my 981 base and it accelerate much quicker, major difference.

@xstingrayx Год назад

@@jamesf3801 i test drove almost all 718 versions including the GTS 4.0 - the 718 feels faster and better handling in almost every model even the base 718. the lighter 4cyl engine and the turbo make it really fast. the 4.0 with a ridiculous 4 liter 400hp engine destroys almost every 911 outside the GT or turbo region it's ridiculously fast. however it is the only 718 model i'd take due to the fact it's the only 6 cylinder. the 4cyl versions simply do not have that porsche vibe for me.. simply doesn't sit well with me, i will rather keep the 981 until it rusts away or i die since the 4.0 GTS is too expensive for me.

@Jay-xr3sb 6 месяцев назад

@@xstingrayx do you have the 2.7 or 3.4?

@PC-er4ey 2 месяца назад

Just bought this car used in hk, around 38k usd with 20k mileage. Great car, the handling is superb :)

@pocomax3946 2 месяца назад

bro its my dream car how did you had money for that please help me

@renatoalongi7076 7 месяцев назад

Just got my 981. Love it! Love it! and Love it!

@flat6fever680 2 года назад

Liked and subbed. I hope your channel takes off because you have a nice honest way about yourself that is refreshing. You summed up all my thoughts on the Boxster range having owned several. They excel at everything and are all about the top down driving experience. Performance to spare and looks that kill. The perfect car.

@nokellauto5704 2 года назад

Thank you!!

@ktran991 3 года назад

Perfect review. Just the right amount of information and personal touch. Thanks!

@nokellauto5704 3 года назад

Glad you enjoyed! Thank you!

@TheWasp550 2 года назад

Best car in the world!!! I would never change my car to anyting else 😄💛

@SERGE_Tech 2 года назад

ARE YOU FOR REAL ONLY 59 SUBS!! DUDE YOUR REVIEW IS LEGIT, SUBED!

@nokellauto5704 2 года назад

Thanks for the support!!!

@ejcheck Год назад

I have a '13 981 Base w/ 6sp and as far as I'm concerned the 981 was the sweet spot in the Boxster lineup. My dealer tried to talk me into a 718 but I encountered turbo lag and that killed any deal. The "S" was better but we could not agree on price while they low balled me on my 981. So this car has a permanent place in my garage. This year I added wireless AA/Carplay and a backup camera

@nokellauto5704 Год назад

Glad to hear you enjoy yours as well! I also intent on keeping mine for good 🙏

@jdwxflyer 11 месяцев назад

Don’t forget, if you’re in the ‘used’ market, that 718 4 cyl is ALOT more money than the 981. Something to consider!

@Aiken47 5 месяцев назад

Take them through the twisties, that’s what they’re designed for. Chrono, sport plus with Porsche sports exhaust would have you explaining those options are needed.

@muttitevau Год назад

Enjoyable review, thank you. Am completely with you, owning a 2013 S fully loaded, I swear it is a blast to drive and would never be replaced by a 4-cylinder 718 no matter what. Here in Germany we say, the Boxster is 100% fun as is the 911 but @ 50% of the cost only :-)

@nokellauto5704 Год назад

Thank you! You know the deal!

@darrenhawthorne2258 4 месяца назад

News flash it was replaced by the 718!!

@jonathanl2748 2 года назад

I really like your your bi color seats. I hardly ever see that in a Boxster. Great video as I’m looking for a 981 Boxster S for a daily driver.

@nokellauto5704 2 года назад

Thanks for watching!

@flopiano2000 3 года назад

That’s exactly the same interior/exterior combination as mine. So nice!

@azmike3572 Год назад

Are the lighter sections easy to keep clean?

@flopiano2000 Год назад

Sure. With some good product for leather, no problem.

@peterfritzphoto 9 месяцев назад

As a driver's car for challenging twisty roads, the Boxster and Cayman beat the 911. It's sports car perfection.

@wiladajar4128 Год назад

I have a 981 Cayman which is more than enough to get into trouble get your license suspended all that good stuff on the city and in the canyon. Would that said to really enjoy the S, GTS GT4 GT4 RS etc those will be need to be driven on the track. Simple as that. On the freeway in traffic or in the canyons wide open our max speed matches their max speed. End of story. On the track we lose but we still have just as much fun 🤙

@TAXCOLLECTOR-mx3mg 8 месяцев назад

The car specs out the same as the 911. I didn't hear about air cooled problems. Should be fun enough on the mid cape. Has a good sound.

@cankonukoglu5016 2 года назад

Man your narrative is so good! I can listen you for hours! Thank you! I am between 987.2 boxster, 981 boxster or 997 911 cabrio. Which one would you pick? After this video looks like one of the boxster =))

@nokellauto5704 Год назад

981 Boxster is newest of the bunch but I have respect for the 911 997 as well! Comes down to preference honestly.

@sylvaingalarneau1264 2 года назад

Great review 👏

@nokellauto5704 2 года назад

Thank you!

@thefreedomguyuk Год назад

Balanced handling is everything. Which is why most people can drive a Booster faster than they can drive a 911.

@albertchui8462 Год назад

60,000USD car good for you. They start at 95,000USD in Ireland.

@kennielsen3896 Год назад

Fun watching this video. Sadly, I hardly drive my 2016 981. I put 120,000 on my 2003 987. I don't even have 24,000 on my car. Have base with the S wheels, navigation, and PDK, as I used to drive the 101 through downtown LA daily, and I thought maybe it's time for no shifting in stop & go. Miss the manual transmission now that I'm not driving much. But PDK and Manual shift in Sport produces nice farts when I lift off the gas. Moving to Europe after some structural repairs to my home and want to take my car with me, even though I really don't need it, but I'm having a hard time letting go.

@nokellauto5704 Год назад

I’m sure it would be nice to have the Boxster in Europe. How exciting! Yes, the manual pairs so well with this car. Thanks for watching 😃

@kaidoi888 3 года назад

Correct me if I’m wrong... 981 without PASM does not stiffen the suspension by pressing the Sport button. I previously owned a 2013 Base (No Chrono, No PASM, No PSE) and currently have a 2014 S (Chrono, PASM, PSE, PCCB, etc).

@kaidoi888 3 года назад

BTW - Great video!

@nokellauto5704 3 года назад

Yes, I think you're correct. This Boxster doesn't have PASM but it does have PSM, which I believe is enhanced by engaging sport mode (according to some forums out there). Thank you!!

@williamjackson5357 2 года назад

I bought mt 2014 Cayman Base 3.5 years ago. Everything he says about it is so true. It’s not fast but very quick and nimble, so functional too. Driving is so exhilarating and the sound is intoxicating. I am planning on having the PSE installed. It has PSM and believe you can feel it too

@RS-sn8ze 3 года назад

How much did you pay for it? What was mileage at purchase.

@nokellauto5704 3 года назад

Think I mentioned it in the video. Been in our garage since new.

@xstingrayx Год назад

3:00 i would not 100% agree on that. It surely isn't fast compared to let's say a GTS or newer turbo models - but i wouldn't say it is not fast - i think that depends on what you are used to. if it is your first sports car or even your first car with a bit more hp than what i call a "i have a car"-car - then it surely will feel quick for you. also it is not very heavy and handles good which tricks you into thinking it is a lot more agile for the hp it has. if you know what i'm talking about

@gamos6698 Год назад

Nice to see a septic using a stick 😊

@gamos6698 Год назад

This fellow knows his onions

@davidmacgown321 2 года назад

I have been debating on whether I should buy a 2014 Porsche Boxster S or a 2014 Corvette Stingray Z51 3LT...what's the better overall sports car?

@nokellauto5704 2 года назад

I would argue that the Boxster S is the better overall sports car but also take into account your own preference. In the end, both are solid sports cars.

@thefreedomguyuk Год назад

Is the Vette a real sports car ? Try one of each, before buying. I' m sure I know which one you'll want.

@azmike3572 Год назад

@@thefreedomguyuk (Or buy both.)

@darrenhawthorne2258 4 месяца назад

718 sounds much better makes me laugh when I hear people say this plus 718 drives much better too after owning a 3.4 and now a 718

@Foxtrot1967 2 года назад

Will be worthless from gasoline ban around the corner

@DavidAnshen Год назад

Just the opposite, as electric cars gain market share, the sound of the Boxter’s engine will be even more coveted and valuable.

@zeblackboi Год назад

Not gonna happen. Who's gonna pay for everyone to own an electric vehicle?

@richnick1911 Год назад

Manuel, gas cars are going to be the cars in demand down the road!

@Foxtrot1967 Год назад

How will it run without gasoline ?@@richnick1911

@richnick1911 Год назад

@@Foxtrot1967 gas power cars will not completely go away during my life cycle so I'm going to stick with my manual, gas power cars. Matter of fact, I'm going to add a "23" gas / manual car to my collection.