Why the 986 Boxster is the best first Porsche | The Next Big Thing with Magnus Walker | Ep. 206
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- Magnus Walker is known for his love of 911s, but for most people a 986 Boxster is the better first Porsche. Magnus meets with PCA Instructor and Boxster owner Tiffani Marie Lewis to find out why these cars are so special.
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Episode chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:40 A history lesson
02:10 How it drives
03:44 Meet Tiffani
05:05 Tiffani drives
08:45 Conclusion
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986 is my first Porsche indeed. over a year of ownership with very little maintenance. 126k miles rn and driven every day. 2002 5 speed and just got a hardtop. Love it
Sweeet
Have a 986s with hard top love it
Any leaks? I have a 2002 hardtop 5 speed automatic and have some leaks but nothing major I guess? How have you dealt with this if at all.
@@TheCreature7329 no leaks from mine. I would reccomend find a trustworthy shop and have it looked into, car should not need extra oil between oil changes in my experience
Im about tp buy one just like this. 02, 125k miles, and a 5 speed. I think it might be the best choice tbh
Great to see gandolf found a new gig
I thought he was some unwashed homeless dude.
It’s actually Rob Zombie...
Bought my first ever Porsche last week - a 2000 Boxster S. First drive was a 2 hour trip back home and loved every second! What a car! :) So chuffed and will never let it go!
From a person who has driven and owned the base and S since '99 to the present. I have seen all the changes, both ups and downs in the perception of the Boxster. It's nice to watch the Boxster grow into a classic and receive the much due respect it deserves. I will never sell this car, that's how good it is. Porsche's best-kept secret is no longer.
986 Boxster S 2001 and later is a true gem of a car.. super under-rated platform. Has aged well
Cars were so much lighter then
Except for those ims bearing blowouts And bore scoring on the s. Great looking though
@@wackkawack6640 we have owned the 986 and 987 and the latter one has proven to be more unreliable. It had some serious issues with its hydraulic cams (english terminology aint my thing) and one day it lost a piece of its exhaust. The 986 and 981 didnt have any problems at all. From a drivers perspective the 987 was the most fun tho.
Spot on
@@wackkawack6640 most of the people who bought this cars was not to be used as a daily driver but a gar5age car those that are driven once a week when new and later once a month, this type of car might look perfect to buy in second hand but the engine looses its ......everything
I owned a 986 Boxster und used it as a daily driver. I had great drives in the Swiss Alps and some unforgettable moments on snow. It was incredibly practical too. I drive a 996 GT3 MKII now, wich is an entirely different beast but I sometimes still miss the Boxster. If I had the garage space, I would buy a nice example.
im late but what happened 2 it
Buy a Boxster "S" Anyway! Park it outside and Smile every time you look at her--- and laugh every time you drive her. 😎
... and be sure to get the S or GTS, you'll regret not doing it!
My wife and I have had a 2001 986 S since 2004. It’s been a great car.
The S is the real understated car. 🤫
@@HellaRandomVideos by nature of it having an obvious S on it , no it's not
Daily driver? Maintenance? Major repairs?
@@teedot1186 It was my wife’s daily driver for 10 years and now we take it on road trips from Seattle to Napa in the summer. We did the IMS along with the clutch at 65k miles. The key got stuck in the ignition once. We had to have the coolant overflow tank replaced. Other than that, routine maintenance.
@@papa_pt B
RIP Boxster prices.
not if you got one
@@milchomarkov8158 I have one and this is perfect. More videos like this come out I'll end up making a profit
RIP prices on any car on this series actually
In America maybe. In Europe prices have gone up, as of all sports cars
they've been increasing rapidly since 2019
People think its all about speed and horse power, but what this video shows is cornering and connection which exactly what people should look for. Connection with the car you love, with the environment and most of all connection with the people around you. My old man always shot me down when I brought up this car, "it's not a real porsche" only to find out that the boxster line helped in bringing more people in and helping the financial problems that porche was having, that means alot more than just hp. This almost made me cry, very touching video. Buy what you love and enjoy it.
its a great car and i wont be surprised when prices start going way up, would certainly buy one now
Wonderful car!
They are crazy good value, especially the S. So closely related to the 911.
I own 4 Porsches and two other serious cars. I drive the Boxster S every day. Love it
Wonderful
I spent ages looking for a tidy 996... all seemed overpriced and undermaintained. I gave up and got a very tidy 986, for under half my original budget. I have no regrets. Not as quick, but in many many ways I prefer it.
Agree, it is actually the better car but because it is currently undervalued, I think people look down on them. I bought 2 recently because they are so much fun. I find myself lowering the window every time I drive anywhere just so I can hear the engine. It sounds beautiful. A car with 50% of a 996 911 including the engine, with the 993 911 steering wheel, seats and gearshift, for a fraction of their cost.
I looked in the passenger mirror and I saw Gandalf, or maybe Radogast, flashing his lights to overtake.
..and hopefully you yelled, "YOU SHALL NOT PASS!!!"
Tiffani, great job. Major kudos for being so adventurous and a PCA Instructor. I want to inspire my wife to love driving Porsches as much as you do 😄 22 year Porsche owner and have owned 6 different Porsches over the years. My first Porsche was a 1998 986 Boxster. I owned that car 20 years and did an engine conversion to the 996 3.4 liter engine. That little 986, especially with a 320 hp 3.4 liter engine, was a hoot to drive. Even when compared to my 911, the Boxster handled better right out of the box. It's just the turn in advantage and confidence that mid engine cars have over rear or even front engine layouts. I will miss that car very much. Replaced it with a 2008 987 Boxster S. Equally fun, but just a bit more modern and looking forward to owning this one a long time as well. Great Video Magnus/Tiffani. keep up the great work Hagerty
I have a 1999 as a daily about to turn 200k on the odo. Love that car!!!!
A great video. I just finished my 2000miles trip to NY in my 981 GT4. I did three track days at Watkins Glen and it was a blast. Soooo much fun!!! Then I and my wife went to New York City(wife's fun) and back home. My GT4 was great for along-distance trips (I went to the west coast last May in GT4 too) and quite comfortable for a GT car. One thing I can tell about Porsche is "There are nothing drives like Porsche!!" You are always happy in a Porsche. Yes, it is religion.
I've had a 2013 and now a 2017 that I plan to keep for several years. If you're not rich, it's hard to justify the 911 over the Boxster. 80% of the car for under half the price.
I know wealthy people who have had 911Turbos, to GT3'S and now own a 981 Boxster S and Cayman GT4. Owned for 8 yrs now. Goes to show just because you can afford to own a 911 you don't have to.
@@joejoe188 Yeah, I feel like a 911 has to be in my future but the 718 easily suites my Porsche needs...everyone who sees it thinks its an $80K+ car, it handles perfectly, it's beautiful...the 911 can definitely wait a few more years
Very underrated car the 986S. Has the advantage you can change the ims bearing easily as well. Manual 981 is also superb.
New 992s have become too large imo. They look nice but are more of a big GT car these days.
Most people would not know the difference between the two.
I had a 944 once and a freind of mine.
I said ill come sgow you my new Porsche and when he saw it as not a 911. He said this isnt a Porsche its a Porscha'.
He was serious.
Wow.
my first porsche is 987.2 base cayman. It's wonderful.
No bore scorring, no bore ovaling, no IMS blowout. Well done.
Nice bio of Tiffani and plug for PCA, a great club.
it's such a gorgeous car. It's such a simple design but it's classic
Intro of your old videos in this series starting with "I am Magnus Walker " were great .Please bring them back. 😊😊
Had numerous Porsche’s over the years my 03 Boxster S is the most fun to drive
There goes the values of boxsters …. UP!!! Thanks Magnus.
Your video was one of the reasons why I purchased a boxster. I picked up a 99 5 speed about two months ago and absolutely LOVE it.
My first Porsche is a 944. It's more economical than a Boxster, it's more familiar to many being front-engined, and it's impossible to dislike the pop-ups, but the Boxster would feel like a supercar compared to the 944. What an amazing car the 986 Boxster is! From playing it in Need for Speed: Porsche Unleashed as a kid to driving Porsches today, I have always loved this car, and will have one next to the my other unpopular Porsche one day, but I think it would have more character with a manual soft top. I'm surprised Magnus doesn't have one yet, considering their affordability. Maybe a 987 Spyder for his first Boxster? ;) Another great video from Hagerty!
I'm kind of amazed at how many people in the comments don't know who Magnus is.
Porsche, fashion, Hot Wheels, Nike, Instagram, TH-cam--he's been knee deep in all of it. Strange to miss it.
He's been an A List car personality/influencer for 10 years. How did so many people miss that?
Ridiculous comment. You're clearly a big fan of him and his 'influence'. Don't assume everyone else must be. A lot of people couldn't care less about social media and celeb worship.
Because they don't care. People come here for the car, not a guy in a hat.
986 out front was purchased for my 16 year old son, he's 22 now and still doesn't have a license... but I enjoy it!
I met her years ago at Orange County Food and Wine event. Very nice person. Happy to see her on here doing what she loves.
Really like this series. Sadly after each car is reviewed the prices quickly spiral out of my reach.
From the Intermountain region, I have a 2001 986 Porsche Boxster, 140,000 miles. The car has personality and so I named it Max after the old German emperor Maximillian.
986 mk1 2.7 is my first Porsche...it's an incredible car... beatiful video....compliments👍
I daily a 986 in Colorado it works great a fun car in any condition, as long as the hill isn’t too snowy, it is surprisingly good in the snow with oversteer.
People probably thought a scarecrow was driving.
Unnecessary hat.
Hahahaha
He's running from a barber driving a Hellcat.
How many times did that stupid hat fly off? We get it, Magnus: You're a cool hipster.
I said the same thing the California homeless look complete with greasy hair and dumb hat
@@noduh736 he's rocking Mugatu's "Dêrelíct" collection.
My first Porsche is my 2000 986S. Brilliant first Porsche!
I love the Boxster! It was my first Porsche, and I would get one again right now, if I had room for two...
6 Years, 2002 Model, had its up and downs. but every moment i get into this car... there is no substitute
Prices haven’t gotten too out of hand. Picked up a beautiful 99 Boxster (5 speed) few months ago for $5500 (110,xxx miles). Absolutely love this thing
im so god damned impressed that hat managed to stay on the entire time filming with the top down
my first porsche was Boxster 2.7 2002., perfect small handling car...
Porsche nailed the design & affordability for the new customers. 😎👍🇨🇦
Had an 01 Boxster base, only lasted 2 years before it spun a rod bearing but it was a fun car though. I now have a 10 987.2 CS pdk.
Great dialog in this episode!
The hat adds horizontal aerodynamics.
If you want to become a great driver, start with light weight sports with not a lot of power and learn how to drive it fast.
What you learn with a less powerful machine makes you that much better as you transition to move power and its faster way to learn. Jumping straight into a high HP cars will hold you back.
how many hp an engine should give out of it for a beginner?
@@owaisunar5227 HP isn't important. Lightness of the car more important. Ideally, start on Karts or Formula Ford. If you must get a road car, I'd be looking at a Miata or Toyota 86.
Just like motorcycles 🤙
it´s already a lot of power ,when they say 500H.P. i think "i´m not starting carrier business"
Watching this makes me glad I'm a bald headed bloke
I have a 2000 986s. I've done some suspension work. And a tune just curious as to what has been done to this particular car. Always looking for a way to make mine even better
Don't tell anyone, but I'd rather have a boxter than most 911s 🤷♂️\
And Tiffani speaks my language, it's all corners and curves 😂
Awesome video, I want a boxster!👍🏾
I have an 03 S mint condition 48 K miles. May sell…
Noticed the 986 had 154,000 on it. Looks to be running well. Would love to know what spring set up she choose as the car was lowered.I have a 987 and I have never enjoyed a car more. Raced Mustangs for years, now where close to the feel of the 987.
I have ceika coil overs on my 01 and they are fantastic and reasonably priced
One day I just walked into a Porsche dealer looked at the cars and bought the prettiest one, I knew nothing about cars. it was the new Boxster 2016, and cost me GBP55k. Anyway it was a dream. and I still miss it, never broke down totally reliable. Got kids now, so I have to wait for them to grow before I buy a new one...
Very good content video here, it’s been a lot of entertainment watching it 🙂
my 986: lim. of 1953, 50Years Spider550, GT Silver, 266HP, man Gear, ... from 2004 and only 50.000km. Schöne Grüße aus Deutschland 👍
I traded in my 02 986 at 243k miles on my used 04 986S , great daily driver
My best first Porsche (actually my first car ever) was a 914 and then later a 944. Maybe there is more in the future, who knows :-)
Ive sort of had them all.
915 924s 944 911 and now on my 2nd Boxster.
Most bang for the buck!
5 grand where I'm from cheapest one is like 17 k
Yeah I would love to know where he's buying Boxsters for $5,000!
Both of these two people seem pretty cool. The 986 Porsche Boxster is pretty poggers too.
Cool! I didn't know Rob Zombie and Marisa Tomei did an episode together!
'ATTA GIRL!! 2001 Boxster S in Seal Gray here... the handling! The brakes! The high RPM howl!
All so VERY ADDICTIVE! Love my 6-speed,.. it such an immense joy to drive, EVERY TIME!
I can't wait to add more Porsches to my collection.
FYI---Pay a little more, Get the "S" with 6-speed! It's just Next Level!
Love my 987 Boxster S.
Definitely not 5k, more like 7k-15k depending on where you live. The price of used cars has gone up and Boxster 986 or 987 prices most likely will too after this video.
Huh never thought i'd see Rob Zombie on Hagerty.
I driven 996 911, Boxster deserves way more respect, it's very stable, I am Boxster fan from day one.
aaaaand the price of Boxsters just went 5 grand up.
I have Porsche 986, made in 1997 . The driving feeling is better than in a new one.
That hat sticking above the windshield! :)
Great video Magnus!
This car is really fun. Don't knock it until you try one.
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Ive had a number of Porsches, including a 993/930 Turbo, now have one of these and they are a great drive, better than the 911 Turbo in fact, great cars
Literally eating each other’s hair….how romantic
Good one
That's how you get covid.
🤣
Excuse them while they comb their teeth
A wonderful car and an equally great owner! 😎
I want a 986 so bad ☹️
"People always ask me*, "What is the best, first time, Porsche purchase?""
(* No, people do _not_ always ask him "What is the best, first time, Porsche purchase?".)
My dream car one day is a 911. Seeing this makes me smile as it's demonstrated that a "lesser" Porche is still an awesome car!
I have both (997 and 986). Guess which one spends more time on the road, top down?
@@daffodildeb well if your 997 isn’t a cabriolet, then that’s a given. :P
I've owned a 986 for the past five years. I test drove a convertible 996 two months ago. I told myself that unless that (same year) 911 was much better, I wouldn't trade up. Not only was it not much better, I prefer the handling of the Boxster on the two lane mountain roads near me. Yeah, I kept the Boxster and saved having to spend double the money 🤑 as well.
@@papatorr3669 there ya go! I had similar thoughts myself.
I own a 986 S. I enjoyed driving my buddy’s 996 C4S, but I wouldn’t pick one unless I needed the rear seats. Then again, my winter car is a BRZ which has equally small rear seats, so I really don’t need the 996.
@@EliasTheHunter What If...they made a GR86 C4S with 300 ponies?
I was hoping for the vid to be about the 986, but it was all about Tiffani..
Yep garbage episode,,,. Ohh Tiffany is a girl, and also she she isn't a man
Agreed!!! Boring episode! PCA influenced and promotion.
Rob Zombie should have videoed an S model.
Porsche's are your drug of choice, I like that line, car's in general are mine, but I do have 7 at the moment, with number 8 on order, always a pleasure Magnus, Rj in Oz
It still looks amazing I wonder what the repair costs on it.
Ims and rear oil seals and air oil seperator are not cheap.. and the cam chain tensioners are worse
my two new heroes, love my 97 boxster tiptronic
I love how his hat stays on with the top down
I've gone 130mph with the top and windows down very comfortably. Porsche did the aerodynamics right on the 986.
Sweet little entry-Porsche for sure
The boxster is such a fun car to drive.
we chose a 986 because it is a choice. Not because we can't afford a 911. A 986 is not a first Porsche but indeed a real Porsche !
Good
I love the 911 but it really has become a GT car in some forms (base, S, GTS) and an absolute supercar in others (GT3, Turbo, Turbo S). I think James May from the original Top Gear said it best: "...the Boxster is what the 911 used to be..." It seems true. Small, light, just enough power, nimble, reasonably priced. I'm looking at a second one this weekend!
AWESOME!!!
I would have liked to have seen part of the drive down..
Loved this video! Although there was a photo shared that had the wrong mention. There is a women’s group called Accelerating Change which was the track photo and it was said to be with Porsche Women’s Global. The next photo is from Porsche Women’s Global. Both are wonderful groups but I wouldn’t want Accelerating Change not to get any credit, they put on absolutely incredible events for women!
Is this a video about the Boxster or is it just about the instructor? Wtf
This show is like Magnus just thanos-snapping affordable cars into popularity.
yes, looking for a good low mile light color 986 boxster S w/ triptronic soon ! asa DD and weekend fun car for ssi in law . even made sure Quaife makes a great aftermarket LSD as I understand the triptronic it was not an option w/ them !
seems there are heaps of good moderate cost mods one can make . and lots of vendors to get the parts fr !
we love to make mods and more HP is always a good thing !
what mods would you recommend and in what order ?
for us , typically it is tires, brakes , suspension, THEN motor ! on a Boxster S it seems easier tires ? which work best ? michelin ? dunlop ? ?? go to what bigger size wheels ? -huge choice eh !
brakes it, S has upgraded brakes? does it need better still ? what pads are best ? EBC yellow stuff? ( our fave ) yes castrol SRF fluid is a given !
suspension better shocks struts ? brand ?
Motor ! mods to do in order ? mild to wild can we just transplant bigger used 911porsche motors ?
we like NA naturally Aspirated motors ! 300 -350 HP seems good round # ! 🙂
thx !
Interview style fits this program well. Hope to see more!
Boxster is a very underrated car awsome fun great value for money
Nice video
Can someone please tell me what is the black wheel setup on the 986 in this video?
This guy is nuts.
Awesome video! I belong to PCA-OCR!
My Porsche is a 986 3.2s , she s fantastique.
Hey everybody, is there a Cayman twin to the 986, or did the Cayman come later? Not too many convertible days in Minnesota.
Conducirlo debe ser lo Maximo!! 👍
Where can I get the VISION decal on the front glass?
Fun fact: Its well known that a Boxter will out handle a 911, but Porsche can't embrace that layout because its not their historical DNA.