Agreed. In my auditory auto heirarchy the V12 reigns supreme (particularly the Murci LP 670-4), followed by the V10 of the LFA and then the mezger flat 6 in the GT3 RS 4.0 My little 3.2 has a pretty unique sound though, which will have to suffice until I can afford more cylinders!
Bought and drove a 987.2 from Dallas to Chicago 4 years ago without any issues. The flat 6 sound over 5k is a symphony that is uniquely Porsche. The mid-engine balance handling asked you to push harder around the corner. Enjoy it everyday as longer as Chicago weather permits.
I have the 2004 Boxster S 3.2 with a sports exhaust on. When I start my car up on the factory car park all heads turn. And when I come up the hill in our village the sound bounces off the buildings. Beautiful cars to drive and to see. 👍👍
It's winter here & all I can do is stare at my 05 Boxster S as I pass her going in & out of my garage 😔 Spring will be here soon & by then she'll have a new SOUL exhaust & Bilstein B6 PASM compatible struts/shocks installed... Can't wait to get my baby back on the road!! In the mean time, thank you for the sweet sounds of your flat six letting loose on those beautiful twisty roads!!
Hawaii 247,year round, sunset and rainbow, night and day, 365 rain or shine, 2006boxster S made for its convertible views! Beautiful thing! Love it! aloha.
That is therapeutic - cast to large screen - sound through remote speakers - sit back and enjoy - especially on a freezing wet day in UK - thanks ( I have a 2007 2.7) - also love the clever play on porsche - POORSCHE 😂 thanks MJ
I've driven a lot of great cars; R8 v10 manual, AMG GTS, New NSX, Huracan, GT4, etc. IMO, the 987 Boxster is still the perfect car. The one I drove had buckets and no ac or radio. The balance is just unbelievable. It's not "fast," but it's not slow. Unless you're on fast canyon roads, it's more than enough, and that's why I modified my car similarly. Enjoy
J'ai une 3.4S manuelle de 2008 c'est le plus fantastique roadster pour un maximum de plaisir et un minimum de prix avec l'assurance d'un investissement Porsche, une agilité a couper le souffle et un régal sonore - Achetez maintenant la tech. d'avenir ne produiras jamais une occasion pareille. 🎧🎼🙋🏻♂️
I've been thinking of getting one of these, but I am nearly 6'7 and don't know if I can fit. I was able to get in the 718 with the roof up, but if I hit a bump I am making contact with the liner in the 718 lol
I'm laughing, I've got a 2005 Boxster with 32,000 miles on it and I baby it everytime I go out, oddly my car was built in Finland, nice video, enjoy your Porsche...
Best advice I was ever given about an engine is don't beat it, don't baby it. Warm it up run it hard, cool it down. They're amazing cars that are meant to sing.
@@Poorschedriver agree. I’m a fanatic about warming up vehicles, then let it rip. Debating an 2006 Boxster S Vs: 08’ M3 e92. Totally different but both sweet.
Hi, does the ims stuff and the bore scour or whatever it was, does that concern you? Im also thinking of getting this car or a Jaguar F type which costs abit more. Or i could buy a Jaguar XK 4.2 convertible instead. I wonder if you are familiar with those cars?
@Sha-Ayo I'm not familiar with jags so I can't advise you there. What I can tell you is the 06 boxster S is the only porsche with a low risk of bore score and the large ims bearing. So it has the lowest chance if either issue. I maintain it very well and drive it hard.
06 is a 3.2L and 07 is 3.4 bit have IMS bearings that are not serviceable but have a very low failure rate. 3.4 L motors can have bore scoring issues but is uncommon with 3.2. 09+ use the 9a1 engine so no IMS bearing and I belive they're very reliable. 2013 is the 981 body style. I have a 981 cayman and they are very different cars. The older cars have far better steering and have much more feel while the newer car is more refined and more powerful. I love them both.
Really enjoyed this video! Is your 2006 the 3.2 or 3.4? In my country the yearly tax is half price for the 3.2 so I’m trying to decide if it’s worth it. Ahhh decisions
All 2005 and 2006 were 3.2. Many consider the 3.2 the sweet spot for the boxster because it has the larger IMS bearing which doesn't fail and the 3.2 motor isn't typically subjected to bore scoring like the other M96 motors.
@@jamielegg8553 I’ve owned it for about two years. Only thing I’ve had to replace suddenly and unexpectedly was the alternator as a warning light came on. Dealer part $2200 installed. Refurnished $1,7076. As both are Bosh I elected to go with the refurbed. Take away? Rather expensive for a worn alternator but then it must be accepted that while you’re getting an old Porsche at a discount, the repair bills are not discounted one bit. They remain luxury sports car price. Enjoy. It’s a beautiful machine and has performed excellently. Best of luck with it
100% do plenty of research, get a PPI. I prefer cars with higher miles, low owners, and extensive records. Cars that are run hard from the south seem to be the most reliable. I love mine. I'll never sell it.
I have the same car, minus the mods. 200K on the original engine. My daily driver, and I am a travel nurse, so it gets plenty of highway time. My third Porsche and my favorite car.
Very much so. Those 3 mods really transform the car and considering it's a Porsche I thought they were reasonably priced. I forgot what brand short shifter it is but I believe they're all pretty similar.
@@jonathankoppelman5687 surprisingly it has zero drone. With the valves closed it's slightly "boomier" than stock but barely noticable. I'm not sure if there's a 986 application but checkout topgear UK
Put the pink lemonade away and drive that thing. I have a 981 Cayman S and I go bananas and it is so much fun and there is no drinks or anything in the vehicle for obvious reasons.
I love the drink acting as a g-force meter :)
It's an analog car so it has an analog G-force meter!
1G is when the liquid kisses the top..?
Most underrated car in the world.
Shhh, keep the cars value low by not talking about it until I get one for myself.😁
I can't imagine ever letting mine go, I'll own one until I die
Seriously. I thought I needed a 911 CS in my life. Turns out all I needed was a Boxster. Everything I wanted from a P-car.
They keep their value higher than most used cars except limited series cars
@@rotorblade9508 Have you checked what boxies are selling for now ?
That transition from mid to high revs, holy...that's why I love 6/12 cylinder motors
Agreed. In my auditory auto heirarchy the V12 reigns supreme (particularly the Murci LP 670-4), followed by the V10 of the LFA and then the mezger flat 6 in the GT3 RS 4.0 My little 3.2 has a pretty unique sound though, which will have to suffice until I can afford more cylinders!
where you get that 0.5 cylinder motor dude
That was great! No one yapping, just the car.
or silly music playing in the background.
The howl of that flat six is music to my ears!
Always wanted one of these, highly underrated car.
I have a 2001 Boxster S, 140,000 miles, and still sounds and run, and drives great! Great car!
How’s the reability
An orchestra of perfection
The howl...
Nothing better. 2005 987 Boxster S.
Same as mine..
Bought and drove a 987.2 from Dallas to Chicago 4 years ago without any issues. The flat 6 sound over 5k is a symphony that is uniquely Porsche. The mid-engine balance handling asked you to push harder around the corner. Enjoy it everyday as longer as Chicago weather permits.
6 speed manual.
Right on. The 987 is 85% 911 at 50% of the price.
@@Poorschedriver 81%
Nice job on the audio clarity, captures the tone better than most.
I have the 2004 Boxster S 3.2 with a sports exhaust on. When I start my car up on the factory car park all heads turn. And when I come up the hill in our village the sound bounces off the buildings. Beautiful cars to drive and to see. 👍👍
It's winter here & all I can do is stare at my 05 Boxster S as I pass her going in & out of my garage 😔 Spring will be here soon & by then she'll have a new SOUL exhaust & Bilstein B6 PASM compatible struts/shocks installed... Can't wait to get my baby back on the road!! In the mean time, thank you for the sweet sounds of your flat six letting loose on those beautiful twisty roads!!
I'm in the same boat brother! Counting down the days...
Hawaii 247,year round, sunset and rainbow, night and day, 365 rain or shine, 2006boxster S made for its convertible views! Beautiful thing! Love it! aloha.
What a glorious sound, and filmed to perfection, too! I get my first Porsche (also a Boxster) later this year. 👍😄
ahhh my ears🤤
Good man with 2 working leggs and arms :) Nice car! Greetz from Holland.
Thank you!
Man, this S sounds so much angrier than a regular boxster! I'll have to upgrade from my 2001 boxster someday
My only regret is that I didn't install the exhaust the day I got the car. That and the cayman R suspension transforms the drive.
@@Poorschedriver what exhaust did you get? Third party or the factory electric valve kit with the dash button and sport mode integration?
@@natekrichbaum9602 it's a valved exhaust from a company called top gear in the UK. I added the factory sports exhaust button and custom wired it.
still underrated in 2024 😍😍😍🥵
I also have a 2006 Boxster S. Will keep it as long as I can. Can't imagine an electric one!
That is therapeutic - cast to large screen - sound through remote speakers - sit back and enjoy - especially on a freezing wet day in UK - thanks ( I have a 2007 2.7) - also love the clever play on porsche - POORSCHE 😂 thanks MJ
Thank you!
Lovely rev matching on those downshifts
@@elliotmeek3375 thank you!
I hear 917 DNA goin' on, to quote a guy from a 986-7 FB group. Beautiful sound.
That back shift sound 🤤
He is driving on rte 2 in western mass. I have been their on my ducati and my porsche
My 12 year old loves my S in the mountains.. sais it feels faster than its going.. all the drama is king
Has your 12 year old been joyriding your cars 😂
@@SenszR not yet but i have let him drive it in the drive way and it has a few bumps in it that look like mountains
I own the 987.2 Spyder and love it, wouldn't trade it for another sports car!
I've driven a lot of great cars; R8 v10 manual, AMG GTS, New NSX, Huracan, GT4, etc. IMO, the 987 Boxster is still the perfect car. The one I drove had buckets and no ac or radio. The balance is just unbelievable. It's not "fast," but it's not slow. Unless you're on fast canyon roads, it's more than enough, and that's why I modified my car similarly. Enjoy
@@Poorschedriver Mine has carbon fiber bucket seats, brakes are not that good, PDK helps a lot to slow down the car, not fast neither slow!
Love mine! And yes underrated until you let someone drive it that thinks that, then it's OMG!
100% A friend of mine who has a corvette finally drove it and was quickly humbled at the balance and tossability.
1:18-1:30 so easily sells me on this car. I have a base 987.1 cayman so seeing a sibling in sense sound like that is mental.
If it is midnight blue metallic we have the same spec.
really nice! Sounds amazing
A REALLY NICE RIDE !!
J'ai une 3.4S manuelle de 2008 c'est le plus fantastique roadster pour
un maximum de plaisir et un minimum de prix avec l'assurance d'un
investissement Porsche, une agilité a couper le souffle et un régal
sonore - Achetez maintenant la tech. d'avenir ne produiras jamais une
occasion pareille. 🎧🎼🙋🏻♂️
I've been thinking of getting one of these, but I am nearly 6'7 and don't know if I can fit. I was able to get in the 718 with the roof up, but if I hit a bump I am making contact with the liner in the 718 lol
Awesome sound !!!
i like the bottle acting as a G force meter
Sound like racecar, love it!
What exhaust have you on? Sounds fantastic!
Thanks for the ride
Just perfect 👍🏻
nothin like a manual drop topand a coffee 🙏
Kind of strange pink g-force-meter (aftermarket i presume), but does it's job. congrats!
Beautiful!
Red slurpy in the sand beige. Bold.
Nah just iced tea. Blends into the carpet perfectly. Porsche runs on dunkin.
I'm laughing, I've got a 2005 Boxster with 32,000 miles on it and I baby it everytime I go out, oddly my car was built in Finland, nice video, enjoy your Porsche...
Best advice I was ever given about an engine is don't beat it, don't baby it. Warm it up run it hard, cool it down. They're amazing cars that are meant to sing.
@@Poorschedriver agree. I’m a fanatic about warming up vehicles, then let it rip.
Debating an 2006 Boxster S Vs: 08’ M3 e92. Totally different but both sweet.
Hi, does the ims stuff and the bore scour or whatever it was, does that concern you? Im also thinking of getting this car or a Jaguar F type which costs abit more. Or i could buy a Jaguar XK 4.2 convertible instead. I wonder if you are familiar with those cars?
@Sha-Ayo I'm not familiar with jags so I can't advise you there. What I can tell you is the 06 boxster S is the only porsche with a low risk of bore score and the large ims bearing. So it has the lowest chance if either issue. I maintain it very well and drive it hard.
eargasmic sound
nice! looking to buy a boxster. still can't decide to get a 2006-2007 or 2013.
06 is a 3.2L and 07 is 3.4 bit have IMS bearings that are not serviceable but have a very low failure rate. 3.4 L motors can have bore scoring issues but is uncommon with 3.2. 09+ use the 9a1 engine so no IMS bearing and I belive they're very reliable. 2013 is the 981 body style. I have a 981 cayman and they are very different cars. The older cars have far better steering and have much more feel while the newer car is more refined and more powerful. I love them both.
@@Poorschedriver thank you. I like how 2013 boxsters look like.
@@adilusa check out the Porsche boxster group on FB, lot of helpful info and people on there
Sweet. Where did you mount your dash cam?
Go pro hero 7, it's mounted in front of the roll bar with a sticky mount
Excellent!
That is something different :)
Awesome video! What kind of camera set up did you use?
Thanks! Just a Hero 7 mounted on the roll bar with a cheap Olympus lav mic lol
Nice sound... What kind of exhaust you have?
Ciao. Scarico fantastico. Come si chiama ? Chi lo produce ? Grazie. Fammi sapere
Grazie. Lo scarico è di Top Gear UK
Really enjoyed this video! Is your 2006 the 3.2 or 3.4? In my country the yearly tax is half price for the 3.2 so I’m trying to decide if it’s worth it. Ahhh decisions
All 2005 and 2006 were 3.2. Many consider the 3.2 the sweet spot for the boxster because it has the larger IMS bearing which doesn't fail and the 3.2 motor isn't typically subjected to bore scoring like the other M96 motors.
That’s really helpful! Thank you so much. Love the way your camera captures the scenic drive and beautiful sound of the motor 👍
How can anyone not like this video. What were they expecting. Got to love the haters 👍🤣🤣🤣
Love it.
Love my 2005 Boxter S with 42,000 original miles
I’m buying one with around this mileage next week 987 s also any issues?
@@jamielegg8553 I’ve owned it for about two years. Only thing I’ve had to replace suddenly and unexpectedly was the alternator as a warning light came on. Dealer part $2200 installed. Refurnished $1,7076. As both are Bosh I elected to go with the refurbed.
Take away? Rather expensive for a worn alternator but then it must be accepted that while you’re getting an old Porsche at a discount, the repair bills are not discounted one bit. They remain luxury sports car price.
Enjoy. It’s a beautiful machine and has performed excellently. Best of luck with it
This car is affordable in terms of buying it only problem is the massive cost of the insurance that makes it not worth it which is very unfortunate
Insurance varies greatly between states and countries. Where I am in New England my policy is quite affordable at $89/month through Hagerty.
@@Poorschedriver in the uk it would be hundreds a month Its ridiculous it would be more than the car is worth a year
Did you start in second gear????
Yes I was already rolling.
NICE👍
Great 👍
still has stock headers ?
Yes
Is that the stock exhaust?
No
Ok, that is going to the symphony, for me at least.
u can tell this is mass by the dunks lol
Its stock?
Check description for mods :)
3.2 or 3.4?
3.2
beautiful! What city/towns are you driving thru?
RT 2 in northwestern Mass through Florida and Savoy
i've been looking into getting a Boxster, is it still worth it in your opinion?
100% do plenty of research, get a PPI. I prefer cars with higher miles, low owners, and extensive records. Cars that are run hard from the south seem to be the most reliable. I love mine. I'll never sell it.
@@Poorschedriver gotcha thank you! I'm from California and there are a few rolling around for sale.
I have the same car, minus the mods. 200K on the original engine. My daily driver, and I am a travel nurse, so it gets plenty of highway time. My third Porsche and my favorite car.
@@orlandomurray288 damm!
Super auto avec le moteur 6 à plat central voiture sous estimée mieux que la 911
Merci Beuacup!
You happy with the top gear exhaust and fabspeed tune? Which short shifter?
Very much so. Those 3 mods really transform the car and considering it's a Porsche I thought they were reasonably priced. I forgot what brand short shifter it is but I believe they're all pretty similar.
The exhaust sounds great!
Does it has a drone to it?
Is there a similar setup for a 986 s?
@@jonathankoppelman5687 surprisingly it has zero drone. With the valves closed it's slightly "boomier" than stock but barely noticable. I'm not sure if there's a 986 application but checkout topgear UK
@@Poorschedriver do you keep the valves open for the most part? Sounds amazing!
@@bacnguyen8352 pretty much. I close them in my neighborhood or around town.
Put the pink lemonade away and drive that thing. I have a 981 Cayman S and I go bananas and it is so much fun and there is no drinks or anything in the vehicle for obvious reasons.
New England runs on dunkin bro
I'm selling my fleet of old car's buying a boxster S.
Well...at least now I know which exhaust not to get!
Boring boring boring, mx5 or impreza 1st corner tell you bye bye
*Dr. Evil Voice* Right.....