It's very confusing how chassis braces change anything. It would mean that the factory braces actually twist under certain conditions which is confusing because they are made out of metal.
@Sam-bz4hf19 күн бұрын
Pops are terrible
@Sam-bz4hf19 күн бұрын
My name is sam oates bideford and demi my dog
@gannonlh120 күн бұрын
I just got one for 8k with 70k miles
@Oplix28 күн бұрын
The stock Cooper S is 215hp. They are underrated.
@TonyLongLegsАй бұрын
Told my wife i was keeping the jcw stock.... not so sure anymore😂
@theccwdadАй бұрын
The normal civic those years didnt come in that body style. That's how you know its an si. No badges needed. Everyone knows its an si. People who dont know dont care what you are driving anyways.
@theccwdadАй бұрын
The price on these has basically doubled in a year 😢 nicer used models are easily at ten gs on autotrader. My area Craigslist is useless. I love in south Texas. I thibk the majority of cars even used offerings down here are new because cars cant survive torrential flooding and hurricanes 😂😂😂 when I buy my next car I will probably travel or have it delivered down here adding to the purchase😢
@thereallotharmatthaeАй бұрын
Great little car. Makes me wonder whether I should have gone for a manual, too!
@computerhelpccАй бұрын
987.2 2.9L is a very smart choice as new engine yet only one in line-up that is non DFI. Hydraulic steering final years never equaled. I swear prior 987.1 engine sounded better per Variocam changes at 5k n 6k. Sigh. While lacking torque of bigger 911 motors, a supremely balanced vehicle whose key strength is in the curves. Love my 99 996.1 cable throttle manual 911, yet 987.2 PDK I also own is a sweetheart (3rd Boxsterexperience), good build quality, and likely far lower running costs than 911.
@osu28fanАй бұрын
I’ve had my 3.4L ‘12 Boxster S for about 7 months now and i’m considering making a youtube channel of my drives in it. There truly isn’t alot of content out there on this gen and it’s the exact one that’s going up in value right now.
@eddiegray793Ай бұрын
2009 no IMS
@eddiegray793Ай бұрын
Mid engine
@eddiegray793Ай бұрын
Put sport steering wheel on mine low paddles better
@nornibresАй бұрын
Very nice car. I purchased a 987.2 Boxster S with a PDK. My only regret is the same as yours, should have got the manual. I just purchased a 986.2 2004 Base with a manual. The car is Carmona red metallic which I love. It has a full saddle leather interior. I'm really enjoying both cars. Enjoyed the video.
@user-xt4wr7yr9j2 ай бұрын
The car is just rock just floating on the wind. It’s put down real good. Get the proper rubber boys.🎉
@vicepixel2 ай бұрын
I also have the rattling. Thought it was passenger airbag near glove box but it's actually the top right corner past the AC vents. Easy fix just gotta wedge something in there between the windshield
@derekmclv2 ай бұрын
What city is that drive? SA area? Looks very nice.
@DogaruG2 ай бұрын
It will look mutch beter with the gold weels.
@garybey8962 ай бұрын
Hi Kevin, Just got an 04 RSX auto with very low miles. What exactly would you recommend I do for the suspension? Please keep in mind, I just like to cruise in it, not race it. I wouldn't mind improving the handling at all, I just don't want to feel every bump or pothole on the road. Thanks!
@johnpullantes40132 ай бұрын
Iknow this video is 3 yrs old but good to know this car is good even thou it’s not type R I might check this car. Out for 121k miles for 4,500 clean inside out just have to double check everything runs good
@justhesolution3 ай бұрын
there is no high cam profile vtec in the base model lol
@gordonho59863 ай бұрын
Hi Kevin @5:39 I see the Auto Start Stop function by default. May I ask if you could change this to successful with the Free version of Bimmercode AND the OBD reader? its sooo irritating that i have to press the tab to manually turn off the auto start stop everytime i get into the car and stat it in the morning.
@LuciusAccelerated3 ай бұрын
I have a 17 Mini Cooper S and recently got a 2010 Cayman S. Funny to hear you had a JCW before this. Love both cars and it's a toss up which to drive each day. Waiting for some nicer weather to really enjoy the Cayman.
@KevinonCars2 ай бұрын
That is awesome! They offer completely different driving experiences, but both give me a smile on my face at the end of the day :) Congrats!
@ashk53313 ай бұрын
Do you have to pay for BimmerCode ?
@kevinbodman10113 ай бұрын
Crazy to see her in the wild WOW😮
@Neptune84 ай бұрын
Watching this feels like the background is fake and then the truck comes around the corner before the 1 min mark at first glance it’s like the ladders are actually a player name icon like you’d see in a video game
@20-ryszardkensakti654 ай бұрын
Would you change it into race header?
@aslclass22064 ай бұрын
If you're thinking of getting a 987.2, here's some considerations on you options list: 1) Interior color. The tan looks great...until you get reflections off the dashboard on to the windshield and that's super annoying. I'm surprised Porsche didn't spec black under the windshield. Maybe there's a treatment to diffuse the reflections. 2) Headlights. The Xenon lights do a superior job lighting the road and they swivel with the steering which is super helpful at night. 3) Sound system. You're buying the car to listen to the engine but it's nice to have a respectable stereo. If you have the Bose you have much better sound but it steals storage room from behind your head. The base stereo is tragic. At least get Sound Package Plus if you can. 4) Windscreen. Kind of a requirement if you want to have a normal conversation with the top down. 5) Auto Climate control. An embarrassment this was even an option in such an expensive car but you can live without it if you're a fiddler. 6) Wheels. You really want the 18" wheels like shown on this car and it's the sweet spot in the wheel lineup. 7) PDK. Introduced in 2009, you'll notice this is still Porsche's go-to transmission and you'll want it, too. Yeah. Yeah. No Manual? Get over it. Common Problems: 1) Soft top. Watch to make sure the top folds back naturally into the side window grooves and not over the grooves, else you'll need to tighten the elastic bands that perform this function (a cheap fix but you need to be careful). New top is $$$. 2) Water pump. Just make sure the timing belt job included a new water pump. 3) Pneumatic trunk props. Easily replaced but you don't want to be the one to have the fronk lid fall on your head. 4) Battery. It's great to install a H7 in the car vs an H6 but this is a job for experts who know how to bridge the battery so you don't lose everything. A number of locking options can only be reset by someone with dealer capability so you don't want to go through a reprogramming cycle. 5) Brakes. A new set will last ~40k unless you track and hard-drive the car...and then a proper full set will set you back ~$1,800 per axle (assuming you want a full set and not just pads) so knowing the # of mm's left isn't trivial. All in all: 987.2 = Maximum ratio Fun / Cost to be had.
@patrick37714 ай бұрын
I'm about to buy a 36k mile boxster and was wondering if you could elaborate on "proper full set" of brakes. Assuming only the basic maintenance has been done, am I about to have to spend a ton at 40k miles?
@Scifo3212 ай бұрын
You lost me when you said PDK over a manual. I get it that people prefer PDK in the newer models like the 981,718 but in this (slower) 987 i think the manual would be sublime. Also financially speaking in a 15 year old car replacing the manual box would be a lot cheaper. Just my 2 cents
@aslclass22062 ай бұрын
@@Scifo321 There's a reason Porsche's PDK has remained nearly unchanged since its introduction in 2009: It's superbly engineered and shifts faster than a manual. The Boxster is faster with the PDK and also gets better gas mileage. Manuals are lots of fun but if you don't want to row your own, the PDK, being a double-clutch system, is a far cry from Porsche's previous mushbox auto.
@davidnicholas1436Ай бұрын
Brakes: figure 40k per set and count in doing a brake job soon thereafter
@davidnicholas1436Ай бұрын
Ok. It’s not that the PDK is better than a manual but that it’s not a showstopper either. Both have their own advantages.
@nayap.70614 ай бұрын
Hi Kelvin, can I pls ask if i plug this one connector on to my mini and adjust all the features that I like to change, the mini service centre would know when I bring the car in for service as I would break the service plan that I still got like 2 years left.:(
@Orjan064 ай бұрын
I have a question, when i open the valves and start driving and after like 1 and a half minutes the valve closes, is thar how its supposed to be?
@Island_Landlord5 ай бұрын
Such a great video! Making my daily driver decision easy
@MrRoyck105 ай бұрын
I have owned my dot 2 Cayman just coming up to 2 years, it’s a right hooker on manual tranny 🇬🇧 it’s such a brilliant sports car that can keep up with the bigger Porsche on the road. As a 2009 58k miles the car is reliable but needs some essential maintenance to change a rusty radiator cross pipes, rusty drivers side rear CV joints and lower coffin arms. This will cost the best part of £3,500 plus tax English pounds, after those essential maintenance you have a Carman that will serve you for a long time with those refresh components. It is not cheap but good indy Porsche can mitigate the cost.
@yoice.5 ай бұрын
有空来北边可以一起走SR38
@RhynoE285 ай бұрын
I love my R56S. But man i hate constantly taking her apart. My STI is recommended being rebuilt every 15k miles because of my tune and hp and ive already taken my mini apart at least once a month for the past 2 years. But even though my Mini is stock i do have more fun in it than i do my supercharged E46 m3 and STI.
@GMT4395 ай бұрын
America didn't get the EP3 TYPE R. Even the UK 1.6 Sport version revved higher than this American market version. This car is basically the same sort of spec as a UK 1.6 Sport but with a K24, that although has more cc's it also has more restrictive airflow and tamer mapping than the K20 or 1.6 Variants. The US Si is alright and would be better for long distance drives than the UK variants. It is though less exiting and fun with a less responsive engine.
@yokoreia5 ай бұрын
Ideal car for private high school girls
@jonathanland22185 ай бұрын
You’d look great in one.
@f.kieranfinney4575 ай бұрын
$30k is overpaying. I own one with only 30,000 mi. I’ve watched prices lately. A top condition car like mine is struggling to reach $25k now.
@pervertt5 ай бұрын
Perhaps. But bear in mind that the 987.2 is now close to the bottom of its depreciation cycle. A $5K difference is not that much to pay for the right car.
@f.kieranfinney4575 ай бұрын
@@pervertt mine is about as good as one gets and isn’t worth $30k, based on recent values. Last year it was, easily. Prices are crashing. S models will hold value better and aren’t much more at the moment. The Boxster to have is the 987.2 Spyder. Really keep value, looks like they’re already trending up again. (Even though the roof is a pain to use and performance no different).
@donstaramos5 ай бұрын
@@f.kieranfinney457you have pdk or manual?
@streetfighter3k1444 ай бұрын
Here in Belgium my 2011 987.2 was €31k one year ago. It was a low mileage car, appr. 30k miles. Indeed, prices are crashing, here in Europe as well unless you can afford the special types like Spyder. As long as I can keep the car low mileage the price will be stable around the price I paid. For me it’s a weekend car. The steering is incredibly sharp, and yeah, with the the carnewal exhaust it produces a great sound. I really love the car.
@PantheonLongboards8 күн бұрын
Prices are down on base, value is high. I paid $35k for mine a year ago. Had 14500 miles. I drove it 6k since then and would definitely lose some cash if I tried to sell. But mileage doesn’t tell the whole story. It’s a perfect driver. Synchros, clutch, everything feels perfect. I’m gonna keep driving it.
@OtterSwims5 ай бұрын
The interior is in beautiful condition, congrats on the purchase
@pervertt5 ай бұрын
The essence of Boxster ownership is the Porsche sportscar experience at a price that mortals can afford. With the 987, it is a car that you wrap yourself around with, like a well tailored sports jacket. The low seating postion, the audible feedback with the roof down, the backpack feeling of having the engine strapped just behind your back - everything is designed to amplify sensations of being in harmony with the car. You quickly sense that the car is not only responsive to driving inputs, but it has predictable qualities that you can trust. Driven sensibly, the Boxster will not bite. The downside? It is a Porsche, so ownership costs will be higher (but not prohibitively so). It is mid-engined, so engine maintenance and repairs will be more fiddly. Even a simple change of spark plugs, for example, require a hoist and the rear wheels to be removed first. The manual box is good but not the best - I have driven other cars that allow more intuitive gear changes. If you come from a turbo car, be prepared to change your driving technique. You have to be ready to rev the base engine to get the most out of it (not hard in a flat 6). There is no fat band of mid-range torque to rescue you from fluffed gear changes. And the car battery needs to be connected to a trickle charger if the Boxster is not driven regularly. Nothing drains a battery quicker than a parked Porsche. These are relatively minor shortcomings in the overall scheme of things. Kevin is right about the reliability of the 2.9 litre engine. The 9A1 engine was designed to address reliability issues associated with earlier M96/97 engines. Among other improvements, the engines in the 987.2 have superior oiling and can be tracked with little or no modification. Stick to the recommended maintenance schedules and allow the engine to warm up properly before you thrash it.
@MichaelIp5 ай бұрын
Do you regret buying a PDK over a manual?
@KevinonCars5 ай бұрын
Yeah I wish I got a six speed
@MichaelIp5 ай бұрын
@@KevinonCars yeah... before I got my 718 Cayman, I was looking at a PDK one. My friend talked me out of it saying, sure PDK is fine, but you're buying the car for the experience and PDK takes away from it. I'm glad he talked me out of it. Sure it stinks when I'm stuck in traffic, but all the times I'm on the open highway and I can just downshift and take off far outweighs any kind of traffic.
@user-pl2hi3yr9x5 ай бұрын
i bought in august a manual 987.2. i agree with every point you have made, this car is insane value for what it costs :)
@djejnyc5 ай бұрын
Thanks for the insights! Looking at this very generation, do you wish for an S instead? Wondering if the extra power is worth it.
@KevinonCars5 ай бұрын
Not really to be honest, I don't feel like there's not enough power for the base. The S has more low end torque, but they're similar when you're going over 4000 rpm. When I test drove the S, I didn't feel like it's significantly faster than my base, especially when you're on a twisty road when handling matters more than power.
@WillH-dk2wy5 ай бұрын
😍
@KevinonCars5 ай бұрын
😘
@user-fr1vs2xu7p5 ай бұрын
This car is the same as the rsx and the same on weight but tge way the hatch weight is distributed is just amazing feels like all the weights is foward and pushing harder than an rsx.. idk could be just me lol
@kmabike7186 ай бұрын
You might want to consider a ESD or more traction
@trainzt14766 ай бұрын
Man… automatic 😅
@Rncfbnx6 ай бұрын
Definitely the ugly duckling in the Si boards, but I always get drawn to them lol
@before1984soul6 ай бұрын
Love my 2002 acura rsx base auto runs great love the sport shift i don't like the driver leather seat needs to be redone thats about it. this will be a classic car to keep.
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Great car... speak facts, though, not opinions.
It's very confusing how chassis braces change anything. It would mean that the factory braces actually twist under certain conditions which is confusing because they are made out of metal.
Pops are terrible
My name is sam oates bideford and demi my dog
I just got one for 8k with 70k miles
The stock Cooper S is 215hp. They are underrated.
Told my wife i was keeping the jcw stock.... not so sure anymore😂
The normal civic those years didnt come in that body style. That's how you know its an si. No badges needed. Everyone knows its an si. People who dont know dont care what you are driving anyways.
The price on these has basically doubled in a year 😢 nicer used models are easily at ten gs on autotrader. My area Craigslist is useless. I love in south Texas. I thibk the majority of cars even used offerings down here are new because cars cant survive torrential flooding and hurricanes 😂😂😂 when I buy my next car I will probably travel or have it delivered down here adding to the purchase😢
Great little car. Makes me wonder whether I should have gone for a manual, too!
987.2 2.9L is a very smart choice as new engine yet only one in line-up that is non DFI. Hydraulic steering final years never equaled. I swear prior 987.1 engine sounded better per Variocam changes at 5k n 6k. Sigh. While lacking torque of bigger 911 motors, a supremely balanced vehicle whose key strength is in the curves. Love my 99 996.1 cable throttle manual 911, yet 987.2 PDK I also own is a sweetheart (3rd Boxsterexperience), good build quality, and likely far lower running costs than 911.
I’ve had my 3.4L ‘12 Boxster S for about 7 months now and i’m considering making a youtube channel of my drives in it. There truly isn’t alot of content out there on this gen and it’s the exact one that’s going up in value right now.
2009 no IMS
Mid engine
Put sport steering wheel on mine low paddles better
Very nice car. I purchased a 987.2 Boxster S with a PDK. My only regret is the same as yours, should have got the manual. I just purchased a 986.2 2004 Base with a manual. The car is Carmona red metallic which I love. It has a full saddle leather interior. I'm really enjoying both cars. Enjoyed the video.
The car is just rock just floating on the wind. It’s put down real good. Get the proper rubber boys.🎉
I also have the rattling. Thought it was passenger airbag near glove box but it's actually the top right corner past the AC vents. Easy fix just gotta wedge something in there between the windshield
What city is that drive? SA area? Looks very nice.
It will look mutch beter with the gold weels.
Hi Kevin, Just got an 04 RSX auto with very low miles. What exactly would you recommend I do for the suspension? Please keep in mind, I just like to cruise in it, not race it. I wouldn't mind improving the handling at all, I just don't want to feel every bump or pothole on the road. Thanks!
Iknow this video is 3 yrs old but good to know this car is good even thou it’s not type R I might check this car. Out for 121k miles for 4,500 clean inside out just have to double check everything runs good
there is no high cam profile vtec in the base model lol
Hi Kevin @5:39 I see the Auto Start Stop function by default. May I ask if you could change this to successful with the Free version of Bimmercode AND the OBD reader? its sooo irritating that i have to press the tab to manually turn off the auto start stop everytime i get into the car and stat it in the morning.
I have a 17 Mini Cooper S and recently got a 2010 Cayman S. Funny to hear you had a JCW before this. Love both cars and it's a toss up which to drive each day. Waiting for some nicer weather to really enjoy the Cayman.
That is awesome! They offer completely different driving experiences, but both give me a smile on my face at the end of the day :) Congrats!
Do you have to pay for BimmerCode ?
Crazy to see her in the wild WOW😮
Watching this feels like the background is fake and then the truck comes around the corner before the 1 min mark at first glance it’s like the ladders are actually a player name icon like you’d see in a video game
Would you change it into race header?
If you're thinking of getting a 987.2, here's some considerations on you options list: 1) Interior color. The tan looks great...until you get reflections off the dashboard on to the windshield and that's super annoying. I'm surprised Porsche didn't spec black under the windshield. Maybe there's a treatment to diffuse the reflections. 2) Headlights. The Xenon lights do a superior job lighting the road and they swivel with the steering which is super helpful at night. 3) Sound system. You're buying the car to listen to the engine but it's nice to have a respectable stereo. If you have the Bose you have much better sound but it steals storage room from behind your head. The base stereo is tragic. At least get Sound Package Plus if you can. 4) Windscreen. Kind of a requirement if you want to have a normal conversation with the top down. 5) Auto Climate control. An embarrassment this was even an option in such an expensive car but you can live without it if you're a fiddler. 6) Wheels. You really want the 18" wheels like shown on this car and it's the sweet spot in the wheel lineup. 7) PDK. Introduced in 2009, you'll notice this is still Porsche's go-to transmission and you'll want it, too. Yeah. Yeah. No Manual? Get over it. Common Problems: 1) Soft top. Watch to make sure the top folds back naturally into the side window grooves and not over the grooves, else you'll need to tighten the elastic bands that perform this function (a cheap fix but you need to be careful). New top is $$$. 2) Water pump. Just make sure the timing belt job included a new water pump. 3) Pneumatic trunk props. Easily replaced but you don't want to be the one to have the fronk lid fall on your head. 4) Battery. It's great to install a H7 in the car vs an H6 but this is a job for experts who know how to bridge the battery so you don't lose everything. A number of locking options can only be reset by someone with dealer capability so you don't want to go through a reprogramming cycle. 5) Brakes. A new set will last ~40k unless you track and hard-drive the car...and then a proper full set will set you back ~$1,800 per axle (assuming you want a full set and not just pads) so knowing the # of mm's left isn't trivial. All in all: 987.2 = Maximum ratio Fun / Cost to be had.
I'm about to buy a 36k mile boxster and was wondering if you could elaborate on "proper full set" of brakes. Assuming only the basic maintenance has been done, am I about to have to spend a ton at 40k miles?
You lost me when you said PDK over a manual. I get it that people prefer PDK in the newer models like the 981,718 but in this (slower) 987 i think the manual would be sublime. Also financially speaking in a 15 year old car replacing the manual box would be a lot cheaper. Just my 2 cents
@@Scifo321 There's a reason Porsche's PDK has remained nearly unchanged since its introduction in 2009: It's superbly engineered and shifts faster than a manual. The Boxster is faster with the PDK and also gets better gas mileage. Manuals are lots of fun but if you don't want to row your own, the PDK, being a double-clutch system, is a far cry from Porsche's previous mushbox auto.
Brakes: figure 40k per set and count in doing a brake job soon thereafter
Ok. It’s not that the PDK is better than a manual but that it’s not a showstopper either. Both have their own advantages.
Hi Kelvin, can I pls ask if i plug this one connector on to my mini and adjust all the features that I like to change, the mini service centre would know when I bring the car in for service as I would break the service plan that I still got like 2 years left.:(
I have a question, when i open the valves and start driving and after like 1 and a half minutes the valve closes, is thar how its supposed to be?
Such a great video! Making my daily driver decision easy
I have owned my dot 2 Cayman just coming up to 2 years, it’s a right hooker on manual tranny 🇬🇧 it’s such a brilliant sports car that can keep up with the bigger Porsche on the road. As a 2009 58k miles the car is reliable but needs some essential maintenance to change a rusty radiator cross pipes, rusty drivers side rear CV joints and lower coffin arms. This will cost the best part of £3,500 plus tax English pounds, after those essential maintenance you have a Carman that will serve you for a long time with those refresh components. It is not cheap but good indy Porsche can mitigate the cost.
有空来北边可以一起走SR38
I love my R56S. But man i hate constantly taking her apart. My STI is recommended being rebuilt every 15k miles because of my tune and hp and ive already taken my mini apart at least once a month for the past 2 years. But even though my Mini is stock i do have more fun in it than i do my supercharged E46 m3 and STI.
America didn't get the EP3 TYPE R. Even the UK 1.6 Sport version revved higher than this American market version. This car is basically the same sort of spec as a UK 1.6 Sport but with a K24, that although has more cc's it also has more restrictive airflow and tamer mapping than the K20 or 1.6 Variants. The US Si is alright and would be better for long distance drives than the UK variants. It is though less exiting and fun with a less responsive engine.
Ideal car for private high school girls
You’d look great in one.
$30k is overpaying. I own one with only 30,000 mi. I’ve watched prices lately. A top condition car like mine is struggling to reach $25k now.
Perhaps. But bear in mind that the 987.2 is now close to the bottom of its depreciation cycle. A $5K difference is not that much to pay for the right car.
@@pervertt mine is about as good as one gets and isn’t worth $30k, based on recent values. Last year it was, easily. Prices are crashing. S models will hold value better and aren’t much more at the moment. The Boxster to have is the 987.2 Spyder. Really keep value, looks like they’re already trending up again. (Even though the roof is a pain to use and performance no different).
@@f.kieranfinney457you have pdk or manual?
Here in Belgium my 2011 987.2 was €31k one year ago. It was a low mileage car, appr. 30k miles. Indeed, prices are crashing, here in Europe as well unless you can afford the special types like Spyder. As long as I can keep the car low mileage the price will be stable around the price I paid. For me it’s a weekend car. The steering is incredibly sharp, and yeah, with the the carnewal exhaust it produces a great sound. I really love the car.
Prices are down on base, value is high. I paid $35k for mine a year ago. Had 14500 miles. I drove it 6k since then and would definitely lose some cash if I tried to sell. But mileage doesn’t tell the whole story. It’s a perfect driver. Synchros, clutch, everything feels perfect. I’m gonna keep driving it.
The interior is in beautiful condition, congrats on the purchase
The essence of Boxster ownership is the Porsche sportscar experience at a price that mortals can afford. With the 987, it is a car that you wrap yourself around with, like a well tailored sports jacket. The low seating postion, the audible feedback with the roof down, the backpack feeling of having the engine strapped just behind your back - everything is designed to amplify sensations of being in harmony with the car. You quickly sense that the car is not only responsive to driving inputs, but it has predictable qualities that you can trust. Driven sensibly, the Boxster will not bite. The downside? It is a Porsche, so ownership costs will be higher (but not prohibitively so). It is mid-engined, so engine maintenance and repairs will be more fiddly. Even a simple change of spark plugs, for example, require a hoist and the rear wheels to be removed first. The manual box is good but not the best - I have driven other cars that allow more intuitive gear changes. If you come from a turbo car, be prepared to change your driving technique. You have to be ready to rev the base engine to get the most out of it (not hard in a flat 6). There is no fat band of mid-range torque to rescue you from fluffed gear changes. And the car battery needs to be connected to a trickle charger if the Boxster is not driven regularly. Nothing drains a battery quicker than a parked Porsche. These are relatively minor shortcomings in the overall scheme of things. Kevin is right about the reliability of the 2.9 litre engine. The 9A1 engine was designed to address reliability issues associated with earlier M96/97 engines. Among other improvements, the engines in the 987.2 have superior oiling and can be tracked with little or no modification. Stick to the recommended maintenance schedules and allow the engine to warm up properly before you thrash it.
Do you regret buying a PDK over a manual?
Yeah I wish I got a six speed
@@KevinonCars yeah... before I got my 718 Cayman, I was looking at a PDK one. My friend talked me out of it saying, sure PDK is fine, but you're buying the car for the experience and PDK takes away from it. I'm glad he talked me out of it. Sure it stinks when I'm stuck in traffic, but all the times I'm on the open highway and I can just downshift and take off far outweighs any kind of traffic.
i bought in august a manual 987.2. i agree with every point you have made, this car is insane value for what it costs :)
Thanks for the insights! Looking at this very generation, do you wish for an S instead? Wondering if the extra power is worth it.
Not really to be honest, I don't feel like there's not enough power for the base. The S has more low end torque, but they're similar when you're going over 4000 rpm. When I test drove the S, I didn't feel like it's significantly faster than my base, especially when you're on a twisty road when handling matters more than power.
😍
😘
This car is the same as the rsx and the same on weight but tge way the hatch weight is distributed is just amazing feels like all the weights is foward and pushing harder than an rsx.. idk could be just me lol
You might want to consider a ESD or more traction
Man… automatic 😅
Definitely the ugly duckling in the Si boards, but I always get drawn to them lol
Love my 2002 acura rsx base auto runs great love the sport shift i don't like the driver leather seat needs to be redone thats about it. this will be a classic car to keep.