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Thanks for the positive feedback, always appreciated.

Thanks for taking the time to comment. The suspension refresh was £1400. Clutch, IMS and RMS was carried out by Sam Lander as i was unable to lift the car high enough to remove the gearbox safely on my driveway. Cost was £2700. Service items came to approx £600. All this work made an enormous difference to the performance of the car, it now drives as Porsche intended.

Thank you for taking the time to watch and comment, it is appreciated. Whilst I whole heartedly agree with you, and my spend is very close to the figures you quote. Unfortunately Boxster's just don't sell for very much and I doubt I'd get any more than what I paid for it despite all the work that I've done. At Porsche meets I've been amazed by the amount of polishing and cometic work owners have done on their old Boxsters but not done any suspension work as "it passed the MOT". It's a very different buying demographic for Boxster's compared to other Porsches.

Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment. I have t disagree with you that Boxsters are pure junk as you say. The Boxster is well engineered car made from quality parts. Having deep pockets, maybe, but Porsches are not intended for transport of the masses. Like all prestige marques, although the cars get older and more affordable they remain expensive to maintain. As such preventative maintenance gets missed and the cars are often moved on when a large service is due. What I have highlighted in this video is what you can expect on a typical 24yr old Boxster in the UK. I could have done what most of the previous owners have done which is to drive it as is, however I chose to put the car back to where it should be had it been maintained as intended by Porsche. As I did most of the work myself and sourced many parts from OEM suppliers it wasn't' as expensive as it could have been. In comparison I recently had the opportunity to look underneath a friend's 2014 Toyota Avensis, quite frankly I was shocked at the amount of rust on the suspension and chassis parts. And this from a car which is impeccably maintained according to manufacturer schedules. Definitely not designed or engineered anywhere near as well as the Boxster.

Thanks for taking the time to comment. You don’t have to do any of this of course, only if you want to get the best out of the car. £1500 sounds very cheap, even for a Boxster. If you can save another Boxster that will be great. Good luck with your project.

Thanks for taking the time to view and comment. I'm sure some will find your information helpful in making their decision to purchase or not.

Thanks for taking the time to reply, and with such useful information. This video was intended as a basic primer, there is always so much to do on older cars which have suffered from deferred maintenance. I chose to cover these areas based on what I have observed during the time I've owned my Boxster. From forums and meets I've been quite taken aback by the priorities other owners have for their cars. At meets I'll have a cheeky look under other 986 Boxters and I'm amazed at the corroded mess the suspension is, yet lots of attention has been lavished on the cosmetics and audio system. If I can I'll ask the owners what they have done and suspension, AOS, brakes are just not on their radar, "It passed the MOT and seems to drive ok". I understand why, the suspension, brakes, IMS, RMS, clutch, AOS cost the same as what I paid for the car, and that was doing most of the work myself, which I appreciate a lot of owners are unable to do. The difference after my suspension replacement was remarkable - in the truest sense of the word! I have checked the areas you mention and on my car they are OK, and I deliberately sought out a car without AC to avoid complication. Once again thanks for your reply, it serves to increase the amount of knowledge out there for others who might want to embark on a similar journey.

@@huwjones5879 Anytime! Glad to help. These are the things I need to do to my 986 S to get it back into running shape. If you have a diag tool you should really check cam shaft deviation levels. anything over +6/-6 is "out of spec" but you can get get as high as 11% before the car will trigger a check engine light. I don't recall you saying now many miles on the car. The original factory "brown" color are soft and over time the chain eat them up. Couple of other areas you might want to address before they become issues are. Replace the water pump and thermostat, coolant flush, flush you brake fluid yearly and put in DOT4LV. Also change the oil every 5K miles, the suggested 10K is way to high. Even after 5K the MobileOne 0-40 has lost a lot of viscosity and it more like 0-30. The five chains "chop" the oil molecules.

@@huwjones5879 I hav yet to do the suspension but that is next on the list. The Bilstein B16 PSS9 48-181440 coil overs are going to be totally awesome. Will also add some adjustable coffin arms to be able to better adjust camber.

Glovebox is tiny because the car was originally designed as left hand drive. Stellantis couldn’t be arsed to move the fuse box for RHD so just made it very small.

@@goranzaturoski914 Thanks for taking the time to comment. Obviously I can’t decide if the car you are looking for is at is suitable for you or is a good example. I had my Grandland from new for 3 years and it never gave any problems. It goes without saying that a used vehicle is a different proposition. I would suggest you get an independent mechanic to check the car over beforehand if you are not comfortable doing it.

@@huwjones5879 Thank you very much for the quick reply.

Thanks or the positive feedback, the whole story of what life was like when the Pits were open will be revealed when the film gets its official release.

Thanks for taking the time to comment, it's really appreciated. It's nice to hear that you basically agree with me! I'm OK with the "cam deviation" issue (at present!) and not had any leaks. I'm not that bothered about the cosmetics, mine has had paint, lots of paint, over its 24yrs and some of it is a bit crap, but I don't care. It's good from far but far from good. I didn't buy it for polishing, I bought it to fix all the stuff that I knew would need doing after years of differed maintenance and get it driving like it should. How much of the work do you do yourself?

@@huwjones5879 Yeah, it's always a surprise how many owners neglect these cars, I suppose it's because the parts actually last a long time without grumbling too much. As for work, I have done a fair bit and work on my cars as much as possible. The engine work I will leave to others though, I just don't have enough time available. Best tip - research parts prices carefully!

Hi, thanks for taking the time to comment, it's really appreciated. My IMS was the double row and according to Sam Lander who did the actual replacement, it was OK but "maybe felt a little stiff" compared to others he has done. Sam also mentioned that with the early 2000's cars it really is impossible to know which IMS bearing they have until it's removed, Porsche don't really know themselves apparently. I went with the EPS IMS solution which is a roller bearing and it runs in engine oil, so I'm confident I'll not have any problems.

@@huwjones5879 I recently purchased the IMS Solution on sale and will install it myself when the weather turns better in a few months. Probably not needed, but I like projects 🙂. Good luck with your car and thanks again for taking the time to share your experience.

Thanks for taking the time to comment, it's appreciated. I've not driven the diesel version, as I went off Diesels after the VW scandal. I expect its the same engine as the one oil the Insignia I had, so it a very good unit, I was able to get 50mpg from the Insignia at motorway speeds.

Thanks for taking the time to comment, it is really appreciated. Toyota's really do keep on going, I have friend who has a 2011 Toyota and it just keeps going, very smooth at 140K miles, the suspension is as rusty as an old Tramp Steamer but it keeps passing MOT's! I must admit to never being a Toyota fan though, always found them dull on the outside, dreary on the inside and uninspiring l to drive. Maybe someone out there with one of the new GR cars will let me have a drive and change my mind?

Thanks for taking there time to comment, it really is appreciated. Good luck finding a decent one. Old Boxsters are cheap because: 1. People think they are the "poor mans Porsche" 2. They have usually had a succession of owners who only really drove around with the top down during the summer and didn't maintain them. 3. Because of point 2 they need all the stuff I mention in the video fixing before you can experience them like Porsche intended them to be experienced. I didn't mention Bore -Score, as far as I'm aware, it only affects the 3.4l and larger cars, I think you are pretty safe with the 2.5, 2.7 and 3.2l engines. Now I have replaced all the worn out bits, maintenance is quite inexpensive. Just the usual oil and filter changes, and inspection once a year. Easily done on the drive if you are that way inclined. VED is the biggest expense. I don't think my car will ever be worth much more than I paid for it, it might be a little easier to sell as I've done all the expensive and difficult jobs on it so any new owner won't have to contend with bolts that have seized in place after 24 yrs of differed maintenance.

Thanks for taking the time to comment, it really is appreciated. Sorry to hear about your less than positive experience with the Grandland. Hope you get a car that satisfies your requirements when you trade.

Thanks for taking the time to comment, its really appreciated. The window trim of your 987 is that expensive because Porsche want it to be. 987 parts appear to be much more expensive here in the the UK as well, my brother has one and even though its only 6 yrs younger than my 986 patten part availability is less and they are often much more expensive even though the cars are virtually the same. Lots of quality patten parts here in UK for 986, one of the main reasons I bought it, and I wanted the "fried egg" headlights.

@@huwjones5879 I love my 987 . I fixed the Trim with some carpet tape ! The 986, is also a fantastic vehicle . People are just starting to catch on ! Shhh

That is pretty crazy expensive for what you get there.

Thanks for the comment. I actually replaced this Grandland with a MINI Cooper S!

Thanks for the feedback, I appreciate you taking the time to watch and then comment. I have to admit that there was more to fix than I originally anticipated when I bought the Boxster. There are plenty of TH-cam videos that show you how to fix things but the majority are US based from Dry States so don't suffer the corrosion issues we do here in UK with our temperate climate and salted winter roads. I spent the purchase price of the Boxster to put it right. I know I'll never get my money back if I sold it, sorted ones don't seem to be worth much more than non-sorted ones.Thanks again.

Great video. I’ve just taken the plunge, and bought one of a similar age. It’s now in at a specialist being sorted! You should make some more.

​@@huwjones5879great video, highly informative to see the actual points of potential failure, and just so you guys across the pond think it's all copacetic in dry America, our failures are frequently boots and sleeves that crumble away - dry rot.

As a Porsche owner there is no such thing as a cheap Porsche, you buy cheap you will certainly buy twice! It cost a kings ransom to keep my 987.2 going even though I bought it from an Indy Porsche dealer, I now own a 981 that is reliable with 2 years Porsche warranty. Anyone who is not mechanically inclined should keep a small Porsche slush fund of £2000 annually

Thanks for taking the time to comment. Absolutely. I bought mine as project fully aware of what would need doing and how much it would cost.

and just as I finish typing my comment you tell me in the video, exactly what I asked 🤣🤣

@@robertpetch5182 Hi, thanks for taking the time to watch and comment, its really appreciated. I must remember to give details like engine capacity sooner in the videos! I don't have the car any longer. the 1.6 CDTi was quicker to 45/50 mph than the 2.0 CDTi I hade before. After that the 2.0 was stronger even with an autobox. 1.6 was much more economical though.

Thanks for the feedback and taking the time to comment, its really appreciated. Sounds like you got a good deal, Insignia Estate is a really good car, very much maligned purely because of its badge.

Master cylinder cost 100£

Thanks for taking the time to comment, it is appreciated. Each to their own. I also have a Triumph Street Triple R which has a lovely 3 cyl sound and the Grandland reminded me of that. If you want refinement and quietness then why are you bothering with engines, at all? Eliminate the engine altogether and go for an Electric Vehicle? My Tesla Model 3 is beautifully quiet, smooth and the driving experience far more refined than any ICE. If you want a small runabout the Renault Zoe is going to be way quieter and definitely more refined than a Corsa, and of course there is the eCorsa if you have a particular liking for Vauxhall.

Thanks for taking the time to comment, always appreciated. Did you buy before or after watching my review?

How is the power from the 1.2?

Keep. Checking the belt....

Thanks for taking the time to comment, it is always appreciated. The Abarth 595 is a great little car. The one in the video has the Moto Marelli Bombardoni exhaust , straight through, no resonators, and it sounds glorious. If you go to look at any check the radio is tuning OK as the aerial can suffer from water ingress and the circuit board in the base gets fried. It is often mistakenly diagnosed as a faulty headunit.

Thanks for taking the time to comment, it is alway appreciated. Mine was the 1.2 turbo and it went OK. I like the look of the new EV version. VXR Vauxhalls are always fun.

Thanks for the positive comment, iI really appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment. Hope you enjoy the car.

Thanks for taking their time to watch and comment, it means a lot. I made this just before I changed the car, so don’t have anything further to add to my observations in the video. I do think the Grandland’s styling has aged well, unlike its cousin the Peugeot 3008. And that has a stupid steering wheel as well.

Sounds good though doesn’t it! Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment.

Hate 3cyls but in the name of economy they are largely what us average joes have to suffer now. Vag 1.5tsi all day everyday. Or the previous 1.4 turbos vauxhall stuck in the astra k. Great engine in a cooking model.

Thanks for taking the time to comment, it is appreciated. Peugeot 3008 is essentially the same car but with more quirky French styling including a daft steering wheel. IMO over time the Grandland will age better due to is more conventional styling. Of course this may not bother those who change vehicle frequently.

Same engine and chassis.

Thanks for the feedback, do let me know how you get on.

Thanks for the feedback, it's always appreciated.

Sorry, I'm Dutch....what's a 70 plate?

@@ZerokillerOppel1 in the UK the registration plate/number plate indicates which year the car was first registered and therefore how old it is. A 70 plate is for a car that was first registered in 2020

@@klerr11 Ok, thank you, so a 60 plate means 2010? Is that how it works?

@@ZerokillerOppel1 yes since 2000 they've been like this. 00 and 50 are both 2000, 10 and 60 are both 2010 and so on as the number plates change twice a year. So this year would be 24 from April and from September it will be 74.

Thanks for the positive feedback, it is really appreciated. Enjoy the Grandland.

Thanks for the positive feedback it really is appreciated.

Have you got it yet?

Thanks for the comment, I really appreciate it. Glad you like your Grandland. Might it be worth getting the clutch actuation checked?

I do see the comments, I've go so few subscribers I can read them all! Thanks you for the flattering review, much appreciated. Hope you found it useful.

I'm afraid not I only had the car for a day.

Thanks for the positive feedback it really is appreciated.

Thanks for getting in touch. Good detective work! Yes i have a CJ Autos lift and it worked very well on the R53. The lift is adjustable widthways to enable it to fit safely. It takes a bit of practice to get the balance set correctly. It doesn’t fit my Boxster 986 so if you want to make me an offer?

@@huwjones5879 thanks for the reply. It depends where you are? Im Bolton way..

Hi, thanks for taking the time to watch and reply, it is appreciated. The Grandland X we had didn't have the radar, or if it did it wasn't enabled. Ours was a lease car and I wouldn't have done any work on it anyway.

Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment, much appreciated. I guess this is why PCP and Lease is so popular, if something breaks its under warranty, out of warranty, tough. And of course underneath these are basically Peugeots, a brand not held in high regard for build quality.

yeah I don't have no warranty now, a car this age shouldn't have so many problems haha never again I will go back to bmw :D @@huwjones5879

Had the same on my 68 plate 308, on 22k miles. Must be a PSA thing

@@br164 mine is now in the garage with a broken timing belt with 58k on the clock never ever again will I get Vauxhall

@@Iamhudson89 How have you gotten on with the belt? Have you saw the stuff about the "Special Coverage" for the timing belt? There's a couple Facebook groups with tales of peoples timing belt woes; "Grandland owners group (UK)" and "Opel/Vauxhall Grandland X Club".

I'd forgotten I'd said that! Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment, glad you enjoyed it.

Hi, Thanks for taking the time to comment, it is appreciated. Apples and Oranges really, I much preferred to drive the Insignia over the Qashquai, it was more involving. However the Nissan took more load and was a bit nicer for rear passengers.