These boxsters are actually relatively cheap to maintain as long as you do them yourself. There are many parts readily available. Oil changes are done every 7-10k miles even though it costs 150-200 bucks to do at a porsche specialist. The boxsters from 1997-1999 have dual IMS bearings so it is less likely to blow (less than 1%) unlike 2000+ (~5%) . I have a 1999 boxster and I replaced the water pump, 2 O2 sensors, timing belt, myself for under 200 bucks. It has been reliable and I've had it for 2 years so far. Boxsters aren't actually too hard to work on as many may think.

@vastozone3843

8 жыл бұрын

+xmagnetisx Do the oil changes at 5K miles, install a magnetic oil plug and check it each oil change and open the filter and inspect. Easy maintenance items are: oil and filter changes, serpentine belt, brake pads, spark plugs, alternator and water pump (tricky, but doable). Headlights and tail lights are super easy to change out. Tons of really good used Boxster stuff online and eBay is a great resource. Use KZread video and you're set. Agree that 1999 Boxster with dual row bearing is much more robust than single row. These cars are AWESOME!

@DanielS-wk5dj

8 жыл бұрын

I would agree that they aren't too hard to work on but the costs can really add up even if you do the work yourself. With my 2001 Boxster things just seem to keep breaking randomly, door locking mechanism, coolant tank, Air Oil Separator, etc. It really adds up over time. That doesn't include the cost of tires, oil changes, etc that are still just more expensive than an ordinary car.

@cookies.almighty

7 жыл бұрын

xmagnetisx would you recommend it as a first car?

@xmagnetisx

7 жыл бұрын

Only Tropic sure! if you are down to get your hands dirty because other mechanics will charge you alot to maintenance or repairs.. I drove it throughout college and it's cool and really fun! btw I am selling my boxster now since I don't drive it much anymore.. lemme know if you're interested and in the area (orange county, CA)

@cookies.almighty

7 жыл бұрын

Thats a nice gesture as im in ventura county. I was planning on getting a mazda miata but had no idea how cheap these were and decided to move on this instead. I ask my parents but they instantly shot me down before i could finish the sentence. im just gunna stick with the miata thanks tho!

Best review of any car so far. please keep doing it for other sport cars. finally a review that seems and gives you a REAL feeling about the car, with test drive included.

Just so you guys know, the key hole on the left is an old tradition in sports car. In fact it was made for racing purposes, pilots use to run to their cars before starting the race. The key on the left gave the pilot the opportunity to start up and shift the first gear. Captain nerd i'm out.

@timsherwood7109

9 жыл бұрын

I'm late but yeah it's exactly how it is. I have the same car I learned that when my dad and I bought it

@KpTheG

5 жыл бұрын

Dope!!!

@achilleskaysen9179

3 жыл бұрын

Pro trick: watch movies at flixzone. I've been using them for watching a lot of movies recently.

@adrielrocco7036

3 жыл бұрын

@Achilles Kaysen yea, have been using flixzone} for months myself =)

Very nice car...

gorgeous car, good choice, silver looks best on this color in my opinion, classy and elegant, This is by far the best car for the money in the world

Thank you for the walk around and driving impression. Nice vid

7:36 - the storage there is for the removeable wind deflector between the roll over bars = should have a protective bag for it, to prevent scratching

Beautiful! Congrats!

Thank you SO much I am taking delivery of a 2000 Boxster S in 3 weeks...I will now be prepared when I drive off in it...

Very nice video, I've looked for a video where they actually mention the storage-space, (front- and back trunk).

thank you very much for the video! that transports me to my childhood

The Yellow/Black cap under the front boot is the BRAKE FLUID!

Looks awesome Thinking of buying one myself soon

Just FYI, the fluid reservoir under the hood is for your brake fluid.

A smart review. Thanks a lot !

The antenna in the windshield is certainly not a new idea. My '70 Camaro has that. But this car with the manual shift is great. Most Boxters I have seen are automatic. I really don't care which one is fastest. I like shifting! Great video. Thank You.

I bought this car from him in the beginning of June. It was in excellent condition. I really enjoyed the the back wheels down handling (out handled my 500 HP modified C5 Vette in the corners) and the top down driving. I have since sold it and moved on to 2005 BMW M3 (jet black with cinnamon interior and 19 inch CSL wheels).

@charliec8679

9 жыл бұрын

U downgrade from a semi super car to a Beamer that every other high school girl can afford to finance? Stupid ass. M3 isn't special. M6 maybe. Even a 98 boxster id prefer over a m3 any year. Porsche > beamers

Adorable young man Very kind thank you for the video I think that was brake's or steering wheel's fluid. Love from Saudi Arabia

I am 6' tall and had about 3-4 inches to spare. Test drove one last weekend... Putting my foot down and buying one of these at 17. Parents told me to wait when I tried last year but say I've improved dramatically now - need to replace the IMS first thing after purchase.

Hi mate you picked a nice car the in my opinion the boxsters and 911s from around 2000 - 2001 look the nicest with those headlamps !

Niiiiceeeeee man I want to get one when Im out of college with my engineering degree!

Great car and great video , thanks

Hello and nice ride but before you bought it, did you check if it had any previous RMS or IMS issues ? Also do you always fill tank with Premium at all times ?

So mafia guy , how's the car doing ?? Thanks for the ride , I'm looking at one that I might get, the IMS just scares me.

Lovely car!!!

This is not a poor man's 911 - its a 911 for less money

@michaelsmitten9240

8 жыл бұрын

+Simon Begnor Beg pardon, but I do own a Boxster S and it is very little different in many respects to a 911 as stated by many car magazines and car programmes. And which car does someone state is "not a real Porsche" - the 911 or the Boxster S? I don't understand.

@jamiemcgrath1292

5 жыл бұрын

Nick S lol you’re talking about something completely different. Starting off with comparing a luxury race car brand to a cheap American brand. This is Porsche, even the most entry model is still a Porsche. You’re talking about Chevrolet, whether a corvette or not, it still a Chevrolet lmao

@gb6281

4 жыл бұрын

It's a Rich mans 911 because rich men are smarter with their money ;)

@Foxtechconsultants

3 жыл бұрын

@@michaelsmitten9240 Sorry but a Porsche is a Porsche. The 2.7-3.4 flat 6's of this era are basically the same, and they all had mostly interchangeable parts. Also it's just as expensive to maintain, insure and modify. Also no one says a Boxster isn't a real porsche, they say that about the 944 and in both cases they are wrong. They are simply less expensive to purchase, in most cases. A lot of times there are multiple Boxsters for the same price as a 911. And I would have a 987S or newer over a 996 c4 or even c4s any day of the year, sir. Turbos are a whole other league of car. As a porsche owner I'm disappointed in you.

@markwarren7959

2 жыл бұрын

@@Foxtechconsultants insurance isn't that expensive I'm 51 and got a quote of just $600 more on my insurance a year. If you can afford the quirks of this car then 600 is not a big deal.

Awesome Boxster Porsche!

How much did this cost. My first car is going to be an 02 boxster s

Nice review. I could use more vids like this on other cars.

lovely reveiw

I just bought a 2001 yesterday and S model .....I thought you're supposed to turn key and wait for oil to let it come up

how tall are you and how much room did you have?

nice car congratulations. 👍

Original clutch? Spark plugs new etc??

hey Technologymafia... thanks for the vid......may i please ask if you still have the Boxster ?..if so could you share your owner expereicne with us. cheers

I have a 2001 boxster it's currently at 162000 miles. Never had Ims bearing trouble. Remember to drive the car as when they are in the garage the damp gets to the bearing. Anyhow why buy a Porsche that you don't drive just to keep the value. Miles is smiles in a Boxster.

@vladimiralvarez1162

7 жыл бұрын

Matt Dalby hello there when you say if they sit too long in the garage ? They damped? How long would too long be? I already have a car I just want one so bad cause it reminds me of my old 914 ... but I don't want it to be my primary car ...let me know thanks

@mattdalby1210

7 жыл бұрын

Vladimir Alvarez Run it regularly to keep everything coated with oil. It's more when people garage there cars for winter. The moisture and acids in the oil from the combustion process causes trouble.

This is a great video; thank you so much! I really want a boxster. I just have a few questions. Have you had any major problems with it? And how long do you personally think it is going to last?

@LupeNava23

5 жыл бұрын

Hey bro, did you get the Boxster? If you did what do you think of it?

@graham_fm5764

5 жыл бұрын

Hey did you get it

The red light indicator that you claimed was the rear spoiler being down i believe meant that your trunk/hood.spoiler in the back was not properly closed? correct me if I'm wrong pls

@timsherwood7109

9 жыл бұрын

You're absolutely right

this was basically a really good amateur car review/walkthrough. watched all of it

Mower sounds good.

Serious? ...you walk outside and someone is mowing, and you think, "you know, seems like a great day to do a bit of a film".

@maciekmaciek83

7 жыл бұрын

no no. This is engine sound ;)

@chauvinsgarage1515

6 жыл бұрын

Where the heck is the motor in this car?

@dmitryk53

6 жыл бұрын

Luke Chauvin Right behind the seats. You can feel the engine roar behind you as you drive it.

@chauvinsgarage1515

6 жыл бұрын

dmitryk53 I'll bet that's cool to experience

@EvgeniToshevIvanov

6 жыл бұрын

:)

Hi! Boxter is awesome car. Can I have few questions? How is it to use this car in winter? Does it heat well? Could you park it outside in freezing temperatures? Will the roof survive? Could you get somehow to the engine, to see it? What about the fuel consumption, how much does it take in your log-term average? Did you have any issues with the car, is it reliable?

@ArthurR

9 жыл бұрын

I actually drove it through a large snowstorm in the mountains once. Being mid-engined, it's well balanced and handles slippery conditions without issue. The A/C and heater both work well. If parking outside be sure to remove ice from windows as they must roll up/down when closing or opening the doors. The roof should be fine, but check for leaks occasionally. Getting to the engine is a bit hard, certainly possible, but not quick or easy. Fuel economy is quite decent if you're light on the throttle, but of course this is no easy task in a Porsche. I'd say you'd be able to average 25 mpg. Porsche is known to be the most reliable of the german brands, that said, the previous owner of this car put around $30k into maintenance, so be sure to check the maintenance records before buying.

@juulfiend2103

9 жыл бұрын

its a convertible...

Do you still have the Boxster s ???

I have a quick question, since the mileage is already 100,000+, have you changed the IMS bearing for this car? Thank for your reply.

@vladimiralvarez1162

7 жыл бұрын

mercenery1962 later models? How late ? I'm looking into buying a 2004 model do those have that problem? Pls advise

@casterracer1

7 жыл бұрын

yes they do. and you should change it on all models to be safe anyways.

@pissoff234

6 жыл бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/mq6J05R9dtPLe9o.html The truth about IMS bearing

@nimohobbs9827

5 жыл бұрын

@mercenery1962 true..

nice why you sold it after a few months?

Awesome video dude. how easy is maintenance on the car? where do you access the spark plugs since its a mid engine?

@ArthurR

10 жыл бұрын

Maintenance is difficult as everything is hard to access. The spark plugs for example, are hidden in rear wheel arch, so you have to remove the driver side rear wheel to get to them. :)

lol found you on craigslist!

How much u buy it for I found one for 15k cad

That is about the vintage of the one I owned. Took it on an 8 hour trip on the Interstate. It was loud and not the greatest ride. Around town it would have been better without the stick. That said, it was alot of fun and today they are so affordable. You might get a bit self conscious around Cayman's and 911's but they make a cool weekend third car. Maybe a bit plain as far as bells and whistles and dated by 2016 standards, but mine was problem free, reliable, and gas efficient. Got it up to 120mph outside Florence SC exiting I95 to I26. It just floats like a magic carpet above 80mph. That is the biggest negative.. Despite being the red head step child of Porsche, I always felt limited in that she always wanted to run, but I had to always hold back. They hold their own vs their bigger brothers. Hell of a nice car for todays money.

@cookies.almighty

7 жыл бұрын

LeicaBob would you recommend it has a first car?

@ressikanflute

7 жыл бұрын

Depends on what you want and the condition. It was a fun car. Just wouldn't choose it for a long commuter. I had no mechanical issues with mine.

cool car and not so expensive

Why did you sell it?

My dream car 2000 boxster s ..

Sound satisfy me

Thinking about getting a used one. Could you mention the prices for models between 2000 and 2009.

@timsherwood7109

9 жыл бұрын

I have the Porsche and from 2000- 2009 can run from $10,000 up. I am not quite as familiar because I bought it new. If you look for one try to get the Packages included. Ex. I have the Red Interior Porsche inside logos optional, Upgraded Bose Surround Speakers, and 18 inch back wheels upgraded. The car is expensive to maintain keep that in mind. Not the fastest of the Porsches but pretty fast and mid engine. Out of the Porsche 911's and the new Carrera 911 this is the best handling car. Turns like a beast. I've taken 45 degree angles at 60 mph and still kept good control. Of course slid a little. If you can maintain it it is a great car

@zmanpianoman

9 жыл бұрын

Tim Sherwood Thanks Tim.

think i want this car

so u sold the lexus es300??

Help. Where is the engine in the back or on the front

...Has the IMS been replaced?..

Cool 986, make sure to upgrade your IMS bearing.

@gavinspencer915

8 жыл бұрын

lol I found you :P

I'm planning to buy this car too she is beautiful and cheap

@timsherwood7109

9 жыл бұрын

It is a great car

@kungfurehberi1498

9 жыл бұрын

Yep

@fernandoserico77

6 жыл бұрын

Did you actually buy it?

what is the engine size? I might have missed that part in the video, also what is the cost to supercharge one of these?

@danieldiacon3843

8 жыл бұрын

it's 2500 cc

@EtO124

8 жыл бұрын

its the S version, got an 3.2l falt six engine 250 bhp

@danielthomas2621

6 жыл бұрын

Daniel Diacon it's an s model so 3.2 engine

upgrade the exhaust man! make the Flat 6 engine sound sexy

@timsherwood7109

9 жыл бұрын

I have the Porsche and the flat 6 I believe sounds better stock. Not too loud and it's the noise from the engine which sounds good. If you are in the car it sounds great.

What's better, a 2003 boxster or an 2003 slk?

@VinWeiLee27171

7 жыл бұрын

depends on what do you need, slk feels like a sedan in a convertible body, a bit more luxurious and comfortable compare to other roadsters (m roadster, s2k, miata, and boxster) boxster feels tight and precise with its controls, it's a thrill to drive, but can get tiring because all the controls are heavy. interior can feel cheap in areas. if you want a weekend warrior for twisty roads or tracks, then go with the boxster, if you want a weekend cruiser, then slk.

Fun review..why is this car purchased and sold so often? Bored or expensive to fix?

@ArthurR

7 жыл бұрын

This one scared me a little bit. The original owner has $25k+ in maintenance and repairs on it. I had all of the receipts. I didnt want to wait on something else coming up, so i sold it quickly.

@vladimiralvarez1162

7 жыл бұрын

TechnologyMafia say what? So this is the last vid of the boxter? So did it give you any problems while you had it? Major problems ?

lucky bastard..enjoy

they start it on the right becouse. for lang time ago in lemeans they have to run to the car and then they could start the motor while getting in the car :) *spelling*

I agree with most comments: noisy video... Try again without a mower running. It's YOUR call.

I assume you still have lexus?

Oh and for your next car vid, please pick a less noisy spot.

Love the 986. I own a black 986. Great value and my wife (it's hers) loves it.

You still got the golf gti?

@ArthurR

10 жыл бұрын

no, sold that while ago.

reving when cold *face palm*

@chadkibbe9923

6 жыл бұрын

EtO124 oils are so light weight these days, you’re doing absolutely no harm on warm days. Seems counterintuitive, but true.

I love this car.. I deff want to get 1. Automatic tho lol

@sonconmas

9 жыл бұрын

Samuel Rivera It's more fun with a manual gearbox!

@timsherwood7109

9 жыл бұрын

The manual is definitely a lot more fun

I had a 2000 Porsche Boxster, not the "s" model and honestly I didn't really appreciate it.

@vladimiralvarez1162

7 жыл бұрын

Alex Miranda why did you sell ?

@ThePine21

7 жыл бұрын

Vladimir Alvarez i decided to get back to a Nissan 350z

@Foxtechconsultants

3 жыл бұрын

@@ThePine21 you went from a Porsche to a .....350z? Oh man....

How much insurance on your. Boxter?

@ArthurR

7 жыл бұрын

It wasnt too bad. About the same as insurance for my GTI.

Very cool but what happened to the Lexus?

@ArthurR

10 жыл бұрын

The Lexus is still my daily driver. This one's just for fun.

@dave11686

10 жыл бұрын

***** Great choice for a fun ride!

The first 3 seconds and I have known, thats USA. Big streets. A "rich" area with nice front yards. xD Thats America. Is that Cailfornia? L.A. maybe?

@tekdomination8909

7 жыл бұрын

JT Someone hasn't traveled

i a 2000s baby i cappin dis car one day with i come up on my glo 💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯

Nice video. How tall are you? I'm 6'4 and wonder how I would fit in that car. What's your opinion? :)

@ArthurR

9 жыл бұрын

I'm 6'0 and have plenty of headroom. You should be fine I would think. If not, open the top and have millions of miles of headroom. :)

@TheBIGJake111

9 жыл бұрын

more room than my sisters Jeep. I personally am 6'4 as well, i have size 14 feet and need to drive barefoot though. however, not a reason to pass up on this perfect car.

No cold start..... wow

how much is the insurance?

@ArthurR

8 жыл бұрын

+Ernesto Perez surprisingly, not very expensive at all. For me, it was maybe 10% more than the GTI.

Nice lawnmower racket.

@ArthurR

7 жыл бұрын

The lawnmower's engine is more powerful than this porsche's.

how many times do you have to tell us that it is a convertible?

@ArthurR

5 жыл бұрын

Magnus Skaugen Many times.

@magnusskaugen9650

5 жыл бұрын

@@ArthurR how much did you pay for the car? In Norway cars are expensive as a result of taxes so the cheapest used Boxster S for sale costs 23k$

@magnusskaugen9650

5 жыл бұрын

2001 modell, 82k miles

I like how everything works but it sounds like a truck.

lol you have money man, dope dope

@ArthurR

10 жыл бұрын

this car was less than $10k :)

@skyohern2343

10 жыл бұрын

Ya the older models are not that much

@zhemin

9 жыл бұрын

Skyler O'Hern But to afford maintenance and service for a Porsche even a cheapo $10k boxster is still expensive. Thats why there really cheap because people don't want to send so much money to run a boxster. Therefore he still he has lot of money to play with nice toys ;"D

According to people in the know its about 10% of these that get the IMS problem.If mine does i shall sell the car off in parts on eBay then just buy another.

Normal mans 918 spider

how do I sell my wife I need one with 3 year old twins

i have a porshe panamera turbo s

@ArthurR

8 жыл бұрын

+Montassar Oueslati thats cool.

@Killjoy0329

8 жыл бұрын

I have a lambo from the hot wheel collection

@99destroyer11

8 жыл бұрын

+Killjoy0329 i have a Bugatti in forza

@Killjoy0329

8 жыл бұрын

+99destroyer11 i have a F-35 in battlefield

@Killjoy0329

8 жыл бұрын

+99destroyer11 i own a whole damn planet on elite dangerous

is this a good first car?

@ArthurR

8 жыл бұрын

+emmett n Only if you have money.

@emmett_n

8 жыл бұрын

+TechnologyMafia like for maintenance or just in general

@michaelsmitten9240

8 жыл бұрын

+emmett n No not a good first car - dangerous in inexperienced hands

@night7185

8 жыл бұрын

I got the money right now and I'm 11. I own one just can't drive it yet.😢

@juandef4115

8 жыл бұрын

if you have porsche experience on a track for a year. or so and can afford it, sure. otherwise go and buy yourself a miata or del sol as a first car. many kull themselves and gurt other people cos they get in a Porsche too early or too young. if you buy ine, go and find a porsche day out with an experienced porsche driver who will have you drive it on the linit and show you how to drive it a bit safely

Should have waited 'till there was a helicopter or two and maybe a garbage truck and yea, a squadron of jet planes.

@ArthurR

7 жыл бұрын

david Yes! Next video. Good idea.

Could have waited to do the video until the guy had finished mowing the lawn, ya know

cost?

@BrianaKTown

8 жыл бұрын

+Fer Hernandez you can find them for under 10k

@elkado6302

8 жыл бұрын

Don't listen to that idiot. Go on Craigslist and check for yourself, they're only about 7k

@liirumlaarumpewkele5813

8 жыл бұрын

You can easily find very nice ones for just about 7,000$

@jjortiz7504

7 жыл бұрын

He said under 10k so he's not wrong.

If your gonna own a Porsche, say it right

You're not really a car guy, are you TechnologyMafia?

Anyone looking to buy one of these I wouldn't recommend it. The initial cost to buy one is cheap but trust me you'll be paying around 25-50% of that on this car every year at least. When you consider all the costs you could probably buy a m3 or Nissan 370Z which are both much better cars.

@Tristan729

9 жыл бұрын

What the fuck are you talking about? This Boxster has just over a 100,000 miles on it, mine personally just has about 70,000 miles no problems what so ever. Educate yourself before judging a truly great sports car.

@JUNAID187

9 жыл бұрын

Tristan Horner "truly great sports car" LOL. I sell sports cars for a living so it's fair to say i've experienced the best of the best. I've sold 7 of these over 5 years and everyone who buys one only buys it because it's cheap. You never see anybody with lots of money buy one of these because they would rather get the 911. I'm just educating people on the comments like I educate my customers. The initial cost is cheap but it is NOT a cheap car to own which is what everybody assumes.

@augustortiz

9 жыл бұрын

What a complete idiot, i own a boxster and have not wasted any maintenance money other than the average oil change, i have since put over 20k miles on the car and it still runs beautifully, i could have bought a 911 but really preffered a boxster for everyday use, you are just a keyboard warrior who talks shit and doesnt even own a car. And a 370z? Really? That car should not even be compared to a porsche, ever.

@Tristan729

9 жыл бұрын

I'm so sure you sell cars for a living lol. You continue to lead yourself to believe that the 370z is a "sports car" by the way, ran into a coincidence the other day and raced a 370z and oh wait I shit all over him.

@JUNAID187

9 жыл бұрын

Tristan Horner "Personally". The Boxster is well known to be an unreliable car and because it's a labour intensive job just to get to the engine, even the smallest of repairs costs tonnes of money. It is the same reason the RX8 is such a cheap car to buy in the used market. The expense of maintaining these cars is too high so owners cut their losses at a reduced price.

Great car!!!!! Gotta say though, I cringe when people say 'porsh' rather than 'porsha', which is really the correct way to pronounce it. Flame me for being anal 😬 Great car - enjoy!!!!!

sounds like a lawn mower ...lol

that car needs repair ,,, like everything needs to be replaced excedpt radio,,,

Boxster convertible... Bruh

@ChelseaFCMarcus

7 жыл бұрын

J Buck ?