the hell is that high pitched noise??

@rajparmar10

8 жыл бұрын

I thought I was the only one hearing it!

@Dannyyzeee

7 жыл бұрын

im ready to kill myself

@MidasPrime

7 жыл бұрын

Rumoured Gaso 😂😂😂😂

@NoSmileification

6 жыл бұрын

yep bye.

I wasn't sold until I saw it can definitely fit a body. Great vid very helpful

@BurnersCars

8 жыл бұрын

Someone needs to be asking the important questions!

I own a Porsche 986 1997 and I totally agree with you

The IMS failure rate I quoted was from the class-action suit against Porsche. The settlement indicated an 8% failure rate for 2000-2005 year models. Less than 1% failure rate was quoted for the dual row models. My Porsche indy mechanic with over 20 years working on Porsches here in Ventura California says he has a box full of perfect IMS bearings removed from frightened owner's cars after the IMS bearing law suit and subsequent internet scare. He doesn't deny there's a problem, just that it's possibly over blown. His recommendations are to change the oil every 5,000 miles, install a magnetic oil plug, carefully check the oil filter element and get the barring changed if you find any ferrous metal in the filter or on the magnetic plug. He says the bearings don't fail without prior symptoms. But if you follow the Porsche recommended oil change intervals and you take your car to jiffy lube where they don't check the filter, you're asking for trouble because the oil needs to be changed more frequently and you need to monitor your oil.

@BurnersCars

8 жыл бұрын

The internet exaggerating and blowing things out of proportion? Crazy! That's pretty much in line with what I suspected. Thanks again for the info!

@TheWolvesCurse

6 жыл бұрын

so i should care for ferric particles in the filter? fine, because i changed my oil today and almost had a heartattack when i found copperflakes in the oilfilter. i change the oil myself with mobil1 fs 0w40 every 10.000kilometers, which is twice to three times a year since it's my daily driver. you think that's sufficient?

Totally enjoy your Boxster video series! Nice production! After tracking and modifying two 986s, I'm on the lookout for a 987S and I'm still making those DIY Boxster mod videos!

Great Porsche Boxster videos!! Thanks for making them!

@BurnersCars

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you, sir!

I have had my Porsche 986 (year 2000) for almost 10 years now. It is fairly mint and does not need a huge amount of money spent on it to keep it in that condition. Almost certainly less than a 'normal' car. Yes, I do treasure it, and it is one of my three cars (camper van and classic car are the others), so it is not an everday car, but it is available every day, and I use it on many of the right occasions. It is wonderful to drive, with loads of performance, even in my 2.7 basic model. It is exciting, and a pleasure to drive, even to go and get some local groceries (and the temptation is ALWAYS to drive further and further to enjoy the car even more). As a final comment, I would say that it is fairly incumbent on a 986 owner to at least attempt some of the basic maintenance, because without that skill and commitment, it could be very expensive and perplexing to stick it into the local Porsche dealer for servicing, possibly one of the worst things you could do as a 986 owner.

I like your videos and got a good laugh when you popped out of the front trunk.

@BurnersCars

7 жыл бұрын

;) Thanks!

I have a 2000 S in black with 3.2 L and mine has the rare GT3 fixed bucket seat option. Nice review.

Great video, thanks. I did a lot of research before I bought my 2002 Boxster S, and I don’t regret anything, it is a blast to drive, especially at the current price point. And yes you can fit a body in the trunk, LMAO!

There's two options in life, among others. Either know or learn how to fix it your self or make enough money to pay someone else to fix it. This applies to nearly every thing you will run into.

@BurnersCars

6 жыл бұрын

Yep. Guess which group I'm in...

Thank you from Ventura California!

Great vid and you're a likeable guy!

Love the vids

I love the all back Sport Design wheels....having recently done mine the same. This car looks great in black though I;d happily have a Speed Yellow one or Guards Red, like mine. These drive so much better than I imagined and I had imagined that it would be great.

I have a 2001 base, how do I know if I have a double row ims bearing?

I bought a '97 base 5 years and 40k miles ago. The plan was to drive it for 3 years and sell it. Obviously, that plan didn't work out. I kept thinking to myself that if I ever sold it, I'd be driving down the road and see a Boxster and think, I used to own one of those. I decided that I never want to have to think that.

@BurnersCars

8 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I think Porsche ruined me to other cars!

@dillydilly1236

5 жыл бұрын

Same😂

Love your videos! At 6:42 I was expecting a hot blonde to jump out of the frunk...you got me good buddy! My '02 Boxster S isn't as noisy inside since I replaced the top with a new one with glass window.

Where you get those rims? TY

Nice video!! There is a 1997 boxster for sale for $8500.00. It has only 45,000 miles and always garaged. You mentioned that they should be driven so I'm a little nervous about getting it. Price is right but what do you think? It looks brand new!!

These cars are savage in the corners or on a track

I am thinking about buying a porsche boxer s, I don't own any tools and I was wondering what did you repaired in yours since in the video you didn't said what went wrong in the 14.000 miles that you had own yours. could you say what went wrong with yours please? Thanks!! amazing video

@BurnersCars

8 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I've now put about 20k miles on my car. In that time, the Air Oil Separator went out, the regeneration valve went out, and I just replaced the clutch (20k communing in LA traffic :/ ) I've done a great deal of other work on the car (All of it up on my channel, I believe), but the other work was maintenance / preventative. I think it's really just those three things that have been legitimately broken / worn out. I do all my work with hand tools and jack stands, so there's no need to have an extensive shop / tool collection. Hope this helps!

This vid helped me make up my mind between a miata and a boxster. Around here in New Jersey. I see nc miatas and early base boxsters going for the same price. I don't know how to work on cars and the cost of maintaining seems too much for me the average middle class person. I don't have a garage to store it in. Don't you need a lift to work on the boxster engine?

@BurnersCars

8 жыл бұрын

It's astounding to me that a four cylinder Mazda is priced similarly to a Porsche with the iconic flat six engine! Don't get me wrong, I know the Miata is a fun little car, but the Porsche is so undervalued! Anyway, have a look at some of my other videos on repairs. I've done everything with a jack and jack stands. If you're used to working on cars, the Porsche will not be substantially different. Sure, you have to unclip a few things to access the top--not quite as handy as popping a hood, but still easily done in 5 minutes. As for getting under the car, you have to jack up the car to access the same stuff you would on any other car.

I WAS THINKING THAT!!! HOW DID YOU KNOW?!

Thanks for the info. How tall are you? I'm 6'2"ish. I'm thinking of looking into one of these boxsters.

@eddherring4972

5 жыл бұрын

I’m 6’5” and fit my Boxster fine, there is more space in a 911 though because you have more seat travel (no bulkhead)

Is it a good idea to have a convertible in Seattle? Also is maintenance a problem in Seattle?

@BurnersCars

7 жыл бұрын

Well, yes, the weather doesn't have nearly as many top down days as LA had (I bought the car in LA). But I have the hardtop, so when the weather is nasty, I just put the hardtop on and roll with it. As for maintenance, I have a garage, so Seattle hasn't posed any particular maintenance problems.

The S has an extra cooling radiator in the front I believe. I believe oil cooler. Which is SO Porsche! So technically is has more cooling capability that the boxter. And when you’re beating on the boxter at low speed the extra cooling is comforting

The 2.5 is more fun because of the close gearing cable accellerator non electric steering.the 2.7 has long gearing so its laggier in between gears.take them both for a drive and see for yourself.the difference is very noticable

I just turned 19 and I was thinking about getting an 02 boxster s as my first car. I'm in love with Porsche's so why not get something you like, ya know? I've read so many things about the ims bearing, some was good some was bad so I really don't know if I should worry about it or not. my dad's a mechanic so I don't have to worry about parts and whatnot. just insurance and the ims bearing is all I'm worried about, what do you think?

@BurnersCars

7 жыл бұрын

HELL YEAH! I wish I realized earlier just what a bargain these cars are. I have also always loved Porsche, and I love driving something so special. Everything else is just a car. As for the IMS bearing, it can be replaced. I am not a mechanic, and I was able to manage it, so you and your dad should have no trouble. I did a playlist of videos on the process. If you're really worried about it tho, Porsches from 1996 to about 2000 or 2001 have a stronger dual row IMS bearing. Somewhere around 01 or 02, Porsche switched to the single row that caused most of the problems (dual row IMSB still fail but at a much lower rate). That's not to say you shouldn't buy a newer 02, most people don't seem to have problems with them, either. However, you just might want to replace the IMS with your next clutch if you buy an 01/02 or newer. It's really not much extra work to replace the IMSB if you're already in there replacing the clutch. On the older cars, I wouldn't ever worry about it. Good luck!

@Mylocksflop

7 жыл бұрын

Burner's Cars what's your thought on an 01 boxster with 44k mileage and an 02 with 66k mileage?

@BurnersCars

7 жыл бұрын

Generally speaking (and it obviously depends on the condition when you go out and look at them) I prefer a newer car with higher mileage to an older car with lower mileage. Cars need to be driven, and they generally live longer when driven regularly.

@Mylocksflop

7 жыл бұрын

Burner's Cars went to go look at the 02 boxster with 66k miles like I mentioned a couple weeks ago and everything sounded and looked ok. My dad was with me and the only problem that bugged us was as soon as we started the car, white smoke blew out the exhaust for about 5-10 seconds. My assumption was maybe the car hasn't been started in awhile but my dad thinks its the air oil separator. I haven't scheduled a test drive yet but hopefully sometime this week I do. What do you think it could be?

@BurnersCars

7 жыл бұрын

I think I'd also go with the oil separator theory. Did you see my vid on the subject? kzread.info/dash/bejne/dKeiupKag7adZrQ.html As I mention in the above vid, there might be a few other symptoms if it's the oil separator. If it is the oil separator, it's an easy, inexpensive fix, and you can ask the seller to knock a couple hundred off the price to cover it.

Dude, you live in a scarey neighbourhood! Cars keep vanishing as you're talking!!!

@BurnersCars

8 жыл бұрын

Haha! No, they just became intimidated and left.

@nathanheath3756

5 жыл бұрын

Soon his car will be next

i have own one for over ten years.. i had previously owned 924, 944, 928 and 911... i do think Porsche boxster is one of the least expensive model to own.. thanks for internet and Pelican Parts with all instruction... at least my oil change is not $1500 for a ferrari when the dealer told me that i have to send the oil back to the Italy otherwise it would avoid the warranty... What????

@BurnersCars

7 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I definitely like how readily available the parts are, and the Porsche community is awesome! On a related note, I need to see your garage! That bit about Ferrari is ridiculous!

Hey man does automatic Porsche 2003 Boxter have same issue or manual only?

@BurnersCars

8 жыл бұрын

Yep. same issue as the engines are the same. You're better off with the manual, imo, because you can swap out the bearing with the clutch. It's not much extra work, then. With an automatic, you've got to make a special job of it!

Hi I see you know a lot of Porsche Boxster since u own one but is there any way I can convience my parents to let me get this for my first car, I'm also helping buying the car and they think just since it's a Porsche it's not good for a first car but I love Porsches.

@BurnersCars

8 жыл бұрын

I'm with you! I've always loved Porsches. Convincing the parents? Well, that's where it can be tricky. You might try any of the following arguments (though it might still be a tough sell): 1) People collect Porsches, so a Boxster is more likely to be a good long-term investment than you average economy car. 2) You'll take really good care of a car you love. 3) You can work on it yourself and learn valuable life lessons and shit. (Parents love that)

@Freshman24727

8 жыл бұрын

+Burner's Cars thank you sir I'd be sure to mention those statements when convincing them. Also I subscribed i like the videos on the boxster

@BurnersCars

8 жыл бұрын

Good luck, and thanks for the sub!

Needs new wheels so bad.. a set of gold vertini drifts on this would look exquisite.

@BurnersCars

7 жыл бұрын

Probably not my style, but it would be awesome if you wanted something a little flashier.

Does the boxter have a flappy paddle?

@BurnersCars

8 жыл бұрын

The 986 has honest 5 and 6 speed manual transmissions. In 2009, I believe, Porsche introduced PDK as an option with paddle shifting on both the Boxster and Cayman.

where do you live? since you use it as a daily driver, I just want to know. I live in covina and drive to LA to work 4 days out of the week, I just want to know how it does in traffic since we both live by LA

@BurnersCars

7 жыл бұрын

Personally, I had no difficulty. I had a long commute in LA and put almost 20k miles on my car before moving to Seattle over the summer. My 986 worked perfectly for this commute! Just make sure the Porsche is in good working order, and you should be fine. I sad for hours in traffic without any overheating or other nasty problems. Some people do find it frustrating to drive a manual in traffic, but I enjoy the feeling of being closely connected with my car and never minded the drive.

@mackvasquez5949

7 жыл бұрын

I drive a manual Mazda rx8, straight piped and it's fun and all and it was a great experience driving and owning it but nothing says 21 and owning a Porsche, it's always been my dream owning one

@mackvasquez5949

7 жыл бұрын

I'm actually going today to look at 3, a 2003 and two 2000 all possible trade for my rx8 but one of the year 2000, white boxster s with a burgundy and black interior with 80k miles, has my attention, i might take home

@BurnersCars

7 жыл бұрын

Excellent! Not everyone realizes this, but the 2000 will have the stronger dual row IMS bearing if that's something you are worried about.

@BurnersCars

7 жыл бұрын

If you're a fan of Porsche, you will not be disappointed by the 986!

Would this be an ok car for a teenager to buy?

@damionbates8072

8 жыл бұрын

Yes. It is a very fun, forgiving, and easy car to drive.

@casterracer1

8 жыл бұрын

pretty forgiving to drive, but still is rwd and if you're planning on driving it in winter as a teenager i wouldn't recommend it. If you do bin it, its going to cost way more than say a toyota. also just regular maintenance parts will be 3-4 times more expensive than say a ford or chevy

@Okay-qd2ov

8 жыл бұрын

Yea, I am actually going to just get a mustang now.

@Okay-qd2ov

8 жыл бұрын

Insurance, new parts too expensive on the porsche

@Emon_Lusk_

7 жыл бұрын

good luck, try not to run people over by drifting in car meetings hahaha (jk)

Just bought an 04 pristine boxster s

I fill up with the lowest quality fuel I can find and add a litre off 100% alcohol per tank......fuck it flies ......

Yes

Not really a motorway cruiser, to noisy!!!!!! Many people make the mistake of assuming it will be awesome on motorways....good tip....Saab 9.3 turbo convertible 2004 onwards, brilliant all round convertible, just glides down motorways, silently and with amp,e power

If a boxster has 146k miles would it still have a ims chance

@dillydilly1236

5 жыл бұрын

lotusjag04 garage I've been told if it's lasted that long I will most likely be okay. Just change the oil frequently and drive it!

which potato microphone did you use ?

sorry bro did not mean to offend. just looking for a sports car for my commute. had a few beers and was looking for reviews

@BurnersCars

7 жыл бұрын

Ha! No worries, man!

.... I wanna to buy a 2005 boxster near 15000dollar, have u some suggestion

@BurnersCars

7 жыл бұрын

I would just look at the usual car listing sites. It seems like you might be able to find a 987 Boxster for that price, maybe... but if you're having trouble finding one within your budget, you could definitely buy a really nice 986 under $15k. Generally, I'd recommend you don't try to stretch your budget too much. You're better off with a really nice, well maintained 986 Boxster S than you are with a really beat up and thrashed 987. The 986 S has more power and better performance than the base 987.

The early 986 97-99 had double bearings 3% failure rate 2000 on blew engines all the time.

@BurnersCars

8 жыл бұрын

Yep, basically. The figures I have are 1% for the early dual row and around 10% for the later single row. One note: the changeover actually happened later... around 2001/2, tho the exact date is hard to pin down. My 2000 has the double row bearing.

I got some questions.

@BurnersCars

7 жыл бұрын

Alright, ask away!

@pedrogaribay1311

7 жыл бұрын

Burner's Cars how much do you spend in a year on maintenance on everything on your car.?

@BurnersCars

7 жыл бұрын

Good question. I've had the car for almost a year, now, but in that time I've driven 25k miles. I'd be curious to add everything up and figure out how much I've spent, say every 10k miles... I haven't done that yet, so I can give you exact numbers. I should make a video about it though. In general terms, maintenance is more expensive but still quite reasonable. Here are a few of my observations: -All Porsches use more oil per oil change than cars that are less track focused. My S uses over 9 qts. This helps cooling in extreme performance situations. But, more oil means more expensive oil changes. -You should absolutely put high quality tires on a Porsche... but again, that does make maintenance a bit higher. Sticky rubber wears out faster and costs more. -Parts are slightly more expensive, but by no means unreasonable. OEM brands are usually available (i.e. Bosche instead of Porsche parts). -In addition to oil changes, I've changed the spark plugs ($30), the AOS ($120), air and fuel filters ($30) -I recently had a cooling fan that needed replacing ($100). -I replaced the clutch ($400), but this should last 50-100k miles. -Most of the other work I've done has been preventative (i.e. the IMS fix). My car has been pretty consistently reliable. Most repairs are reasonable, but the high performance parts do mean you pay a premium over, say, a Toyota.

@pedrogaribay1311

7 жыл бұрын

Burner's Cars Thank you so much

right ear beeeeeeeeppp!!!!!!! left ear: RIP right ear

Did home boy really pick his nose at 6:02

@BurnersCars

8 жыл бұрын

What!? Bahahaha! I'm definitely adjusting my glasses... unless I can stick my entire finger up my nose. (Which would be equal parts disgusting and impressive!)

@JDFelda

8 жыл бұрын

+Burner's Cars Hah I was just messin with ya bud. Nice 986!

@BurnersCars

8 жыл бұрын

Thanks bro! And no worries, I'm pretty chill about these things.

Dude! You're leaning on your car...a black car!

Stay with my 350z

Oh, and it is not the S model, just the plain boxster!

past july I did, so... yes. the mk2 not that shit, but im happy at the moment. BECAUSE FUCK IMS

5.45 mins. " the wife" ? .I thought it was only irishmen who called them that.

@BurnersCars

8 жыл бұрын

Must be feeling my Irish ancestors ;)

Don't dismiss the base model (poverty pack) , it will be a major step up from whatever your driving. The entry level Porsche experience will put the "Stuttgart Grin" on your face.

can't handle the way that dude talks, auf wiedersehen

Argh! My ears!

I can not stand listening to that high pitch whine

Can you fuckin race it

Admire Porsche, cost of ownership isn't built for drivers. Miata build quality far more reliable than Porsche!

that noise made the video unbearable to watch. delete it

Learn how to pronounce Porsche first please.

NO.......you should not buy a used Boxster. My Boxster S motor blew up on me last week with only 49k miles. Even had an upgraded IMS. Theres lots of things that internally can destroy your motor. PORSCHE SUCKS

Would this be an ok car for a teenager to buy?

@Okay-qd2ov

8 жыл бұрын

There is one I can get real cheep for 6 and a half k. And its a 2002.

@Okay-qd2ov

8 жыл бұрын

I would like to work on the car myself as well.

@BurnersCars

8 жыл бұрын

It really is a great deal and a hell of a lot of fun! However, there are a few things you'll need to consider: 1. Can you afford insurance? You might want to call your insurance company, as the car has a good bit of power... 2. Can you afford to maintain the car? Any 14 year old car is going to have issues. You need to budget for that. Doing all the work myself, the upkeep and maintenance has not been too expensive, but if you are not comfortable learning how to work on the car, it could be a considerable cost. Overall, I'd say definitely buy it! But I like fast, well-engineered cars. If you're looking for something that is economical and practical, there are other (boring) cars you can buy.

@BurnersCars

8 жыл бұрын

Excellent! Disregard my previous note, then.

@Okay-qd2ov

8 жыл бұрын

+Burner's Cars Thanks a lot for the advice!!!!! I got a hard choice here between the boxster I was looking at and a 350z