Can the Porsche Boxster ever shake the 'Not a real Porsche' image? | ReDriven used car review
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Seemingly, since the dawn of time, the Porsche Boxster has been thought of as the Porsche you buy when you can't afford a 'real' Porsche. But is that really true? Most importantly, should you consider buying one used?
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00:00 - Intro
00:53 - What is it?
02:08 - What's it like to drive?
06:19 - How's the interior?
09:02 - Tech & safety?
11:33 - What goes wrong?
15:35 - How much is it?
16:06 - Fuel use, warranty & servicing
16:28 - Should you buy it?
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Would quite happily have either a Boxter or a Cayman. Beautiful Porsche flat six, manual gearbox - perfection. Haters can p**s off.
Anyone who claimed the Boxster isn’t a real Porsche, doesn’t know anything about the history of Porsche. They were building 2 seater roadsters long before the 911.
Spot on, had 2 Boxsters and drive a 911 daily. Sometimes like the Boxster.😢
Only a non Porsche guy would say the Boxster is not a real Porsche.
100%
I never understand why some ppls like talk shit to the Boxster. It's mid-engine RWD, and it's a pure Porsche-designed and made sports car, not some made-up VW/AUDI cars. The Boxster is guaranteed to be a fun car. And it is affordable (for a Porsche)!
It’s because they either haven’t driven one or can’t afford one.
Not to mention, the Boxster saved Porsche from going the way of the Dodo bird. The car deserves more respect.
@@strangerdanger8462 Technically the cayenne, but yes
@@TheRatchet35 Nope. The boxster literally saved Porsche. Look it up. The Cayenne came later. Cheers.
@@strangerdanger8462 huh. I learned something new today. Thanks!
I've driven all sorts of 911s, and plenty of boxsters and caymans. They are all great, and they all do certain things better than the others. A Porsche is a Porsche and they are all great.
I personally like the hate that the boxter gets because it keeps the price down. I own a first generation 99 model for 12k U.S. in immaculate condition with 130k miles on it. It drives like no other car I have owned and it's the funnest car I have ever owned and I've owned about 15 cars in my lifetime and I'm 53 years old.
awesome! thinking about getting an 06 boxster s
I had a Boxster S for 120,000 miles. Gave it to a friend and got a 981 Spyder. My lightly modded 987, lightweight flywheel, tune, full Milltek exhaust, short shifter, under drive pulley, Bilsteins. I made my own 987 Spyder, even the top was part manual. It’s 90% of my Spyder with better steering.
It's one of the best Porsches ever made! A TRUE sports car!
The sentiments in this video sum up what true driving enthusiasts have known all along, performance figures look great on a spreadsheet, but have little to do with how satisfying a vehicle is to operate.
Every time I think of selling my 981 it ends with - 'well, what would be better?' The flat 6 in sports plus with the roof down is something I can't part with. The comments from those who haven't even sat in a 981 and want to bag it are just dumb.
981 Boxster S owner here. Love it. Drove it and 991 911 back to back on a corporate Porsche experience day and fell in love with the mid engine balance and had to have one. Was tossing up between Boxster and Cayman. To me the ~$10k price difference and top down driving experience trumped any Boxster stigma. Seriously if I had to take it in hot pink I would the sound of the sports exhaust with the roof down is unreal
I’ve never driven a Boxster/Cayman, but the people hating on them likely never owned a Porsche in the first place… they probably don’t know what they’re talking about
@@stocksxbondage Exactly.People just repeating stereotypes!
Iv owned both a 986 and a 996.base model 986 and a cabriolet 996.
I'm hoping to sell my 996 to buy a manual 981.
Haters can hate, but chances are they never drove one
I’ve got a 981 Cayman S, and all I can say is, what a car! Most fun car I have ever driven, plenty of power, superb handling, great engine noise. What more could you want!? Sure I’d love a GT3, or even a 911 GTS, but they are 2-5 times more than my Cayman. Yep, I reckon this is the sweet spot. Great video too btw, made me click ‘subscribe’ 👍
Boxsters and Caymans are arguably the best car Porsche makes. We have had three Cayman (987,2 x 718) and all manual covering to date combined approx 280,000klm. No major issues, 987 had a air oil separator replaced and air con compressor went. The current 718 had a actuator for the sport exhaust replaced under warranty and a recall on a replacement part in the cooling system that flagged a warning code (it was a known issue which has been fixed on later cars). Porsches warranty can be extended to 15 years (for a fee) and servicing isn’t too pricy considering the service intervals are 15k or 12 month (minor 695/major 1200). Recently did the Porsche experience at Mt Cotton and the Boxster/Cayman were my pick on the road track and the motorkhana. They are balanced and agile, which ultimately makes them nearly as quick as the 911. Anybody who says they are not a Porsche has not driven one. Great review.
Happy owner of a 981. I absolutely love it! The mid-engine is superb and handles everything you throw at it in terms of twists and turns. I had the chance to buy a 718 and didn't go for it because I love the Flat-6 more than the Turbo. When you get that roof down in the summer there's not much like it.
Amen
In Germany we think of the Boxer as a top down mid engine daily Porsche sports car.
I don't understand the negative issues you have. It might be location.
Love the 981! Only car I regret selling. Need to buy again. Handles great, sound amazing, and just puts a smile on your face without spending six figures.
I bought a 986s with over 100,000 miles four years ago. It’s my second car. Bought an M3 v8 in lockdown. Love both… but the Boxster puts a smile on my face at legal speeds. Haters should drive one. It’s small, so have more space to play with on narrow UK roads. Handling is great because all the weight is as low and as central as possible. It works well as a convertible with a great heater so can be used in the winter and still warm enough… I could go on. It was and still is great value if you buy right.
Thanks for the always entertaining content, nice to see something close to what I own featured. Keep ‘em coming!
Love your down to earth reviews, what you said up front while driving was spot on.
Loving your work guys - just love the way your presenting and the no-bullshit - refreshing and I reckon this episode might be one of your best!
I drive a 2019 M4 Competition and would normally scroll straight past a Boxter Video (even though ai have done a few Rally’s and they do very well usually) - but you had me to the end.
Cheers and keep them coming - you will be at 250k subs in no time!
I have a 01 986 and love it. Access to the engine is easy and service position isn't complicated. I am a BMW Tech and changing the plugs, coils, serpentine belt easy peasy on the Boxster.
I wouldn’t question anyone’s choice, it’s all subjective. Yet as we can’t do more than 70 mph in the U.K. we are more than happy with our 981. It’s road holding on 20”. tyres is AMAZING! We love ours ❤️
Love the boxster and anyone who disagrees is just wrong. That said, on the topic of buying an older 911 instead of a boxster - few years back I bought a 996 cabriolet - which was a great car, until it dropped a valve and further investigation revealed it needed $25,000+ of engine work to get it running again :(
Sorry for your loss a 911 is a wonderful car.
I own a 981 Boxster S in Hong Kong and I must say everything you said is 100% spot on
Love commentary as always!! :)
I recently sold a 986 base Boxster which I used for NC mountain drives. My daily driver is a 993, and my track car is a GT3 Cup. I say that to say this: IMO that 986 base Boxster may be the most perfect sports car ever built.
The high rev range above 4000rpm just turns it into a different car. For the streets and a little fun here and there for really not a whole lot of money is honestly the best. I have 997 turbo rims on mine to elevate its appearance and it’s a head turner
To me a Boxter wins hands down over a 911 because you simply can’t beat the balance of a mid engined car. 911s are a triumph of engineering skill over physics but you can’t hide the physics completely.
Nice presentation as always Adam
Hoping you'd actually go through the Maccas drive thru 😅
Put aside the remarks of those that have not driven the Boxster, those that discount the Boxster because it's not a 911, and those that bash cars for the sake of doing so. Then have any reasonable car person without a preconceived opinion drive one, any generation. If they are honest the car is undeniably excellent. I own an 01 and other cars much more costly. The Boxster has been the most trouble free car in every aspect, the most fun to drive, and still looks and operates as new. I think the style is aging well, and they have a pureness that make it one of my favorite cars that I've ever owned. If you forget how good they are, just get in, start and drive and you will be reminded again just how good they are.
Boxter, one of the best drivers cars, ever, period, forget all the nonsense and preconceived ideas, it's a fantastic car.
Just needs a roof 😁
I’m considering one definitely! Been on love with them, have a 970.2 and love it as well. Porsche are amazing machines..
going to auction an found a 981 S in gray condition, seems it was totaled loss by insurance due to flood back in 2022 in FL. By the dealership it was on, seems to be a money plow by then becaue it’s running great. I mite get it this weekend after a PPI is done.
Thanks fro the awesome video!
A highly entertaining and informative review.
Thanks so much!
Always brilliant content, this is certainly no different.
Aww thanks mate!
I loved the Boxster from day one over the 911. I wouldn't be interested in a Cayman even though I'm sure a fantastic experience. You can't exchange the roof down feeling
Love this review! Honest and funny🔥
I have a 997 C4S, I've driven different generations of Caymans, Boxters, 944, 914, 991's, and the new 992. They're all a little different but all very much Porsches. Buy what you like and phók everyone else. Don't let someone else's prejudice rob you of a truly enjoyable motoring experience.
I had to decide between a new Boxster S vs more expensive but still affordable 911, and chose the Boxster because of mid-engine dynamics….the Boxster is a fantastic driver Porsche, and no regrets and to hell with the 911 snobs…the only downside is the resale value difference….
I have the 981 GTS and I have not one shred of embarrassment driving it. I’m so happy I got one that isn’t a 4 cylinder or electric.
Brilliant video guys and quite honestly not what i was expecting to see reviewed.
I think the reason i wouldn't buy the Porsche Boxter is because I couldn't afford the upkeep on it or to buy it in the first place lol.
Gotta admit that I got quite a few chuckles out of this video too.
Also good to see the 3 point shootout making a reappearance again.
Great work as always guys and look forward too nex week's videos as always. Keep up the good work guys and have a safe weekend 👍
Had a 981 cayman and i loved the way you needed to know the car and work for it to get the performance out of it. Really felt like i had a personal connection to the car.
Fantastic overview.
Fantastic to watch all round gentlemen.
Thanks mate!
Great review
I love that day by day you guys r getting more and more expensive cars, hats off to your progress!
Bloody awesome video. After 10 Benzes (and most recently an ND MX5), I’m loving my base 981 Boxster. Up the Eildon-Jamieson Rd, it is utterly sublime. Oh, and for context, I rented a 992 Carrera S for a weekend before I bought this. And as good as it was, it’s just not worth FOUR times the price of this Boxster. It just isn’t. 😄👍
I'd love a video of an old school 100 series land cruiser. Thinking of buying one
Considering a 986 Boxster. Any thoughts on these earlier variations?
always loved the boxster but i love your reviews way more! Keep it up, much love from the Philippines!
Review a civic soon if you guys can!
Agreed, we need a 10th gen Civic review. They are quite expensive on the used market due to relative rarity vs say a BN Mazda3 from the same era, but I think the interior looks fantastic along with that 1.5 Turbo engine.
Great that you have the 10th generation Civic. Where I live all generations of the Civic are very rare or don't exist at all, the 8th gen being the least common.
@@damilolaakanni ah damn that's kinda sad, hope u guys get it soon
I love the Boxster and don't care what anyone says.
I appreciate the maintenance part I been looking all over TH-cam for maintenance relatability
good review, have a 981 boxster s and it's an awesome car. i love it. my dream car is 991.1 carrera s or a gt3, but the boxster only cost half of a carrera s here in New Zealand, which make it a very good buy before i can afford a 911. have driven couple 911s i would say the 981 give's about 80% of the 911 driving experiense, its just have less power but handles good being a mid engine car. the 981 seems to keep its value quite good now definetly better than the later generation 982s. nothing can beat that N/A flat 6 engine sound. so smooth to drive with the PDK box.
Nice work boys!
I own a used 981 Boxster and is a great car! I daily drive it the whole year!
Just don't drive it into that hole
@@4Kandlez 🤣🤣
Actually I chose the Boxster 981 S over the 911 997.2 because I wanted a mid engine layout plus I like the looks of the Boxster better than the 911 although the 911 has definitely grown on me as has its price. Currently tossing up up whether I should buy in addition to the 981 a 987.2 cayman s or the new mustang dark horse...bloody first wo problem I know.
This is a phenomenal and humorous review !!😅
Glad you like it!
I’ve got a manual 981 2.7 Boxster with PSE and chrono. There is nothing better than the howl of that flat 6 and the upshift from 2nd to 3rd when closing 8k rpm. Negative perceptions are from people who’ve never owned/sat in/ heard one of these. Mid engine, classic lines from any angle. As a sports car, it’s pure. Zero fat.
Awesome video kept me lolling! Just picked up a 2015 Cayman GTS, bloody love it! PADM warning after a few days and battery draining so went back to the dealer. It’s shitter on fuel than I thought also!
It is odd. I had a Boxster and I heard people say "yeah, but it's not a real Porsche, is it?" and also "Oh, hairdressers car". I found you just have to take it with a smile. I know someone with a 911 Turbo, who never takes it out in the wet - whereas the Boxster was my prime transport. I've owned an M3 convertible and that was the best car I have ever driven - until I got behind the wheel of a Boxster. For me, it was the best car ever. I must buy another!
They said the same thing about the MX-5 (hairdressers car). But you know what? Hairdressers have the best taste, so take it as a compliment. :)
But the people who say it, drive a Ford fiesta or Vauxhall Corsa.
I would definitey get this one instead of the other ones that u mentioned!Stereotype wouldnt worry me one bit,just give it to me for spin!
10yrs ago I test drove a 997 and a 987 Cayman S, in a very spirited fashion on roads I knew well ;) Bought the Cayman S. I prefered the handling of the Cayman, plus as a hatchback I could get my snowboarding stuff in it. Absolutely loved it. Drove all over the Alps in it including in snow which was a lot of fun. I also generally prefer the look of the hardtop but bought the 2015 Boxster GTS manual with the x73 suspension to try a convertible when living in California. Absolutely loved it and miss it! Everything about it was superb. With the x73 it was a little bit harsh in San Francisco but outside the city it was amazing. Took it to the track and was amazing there too stock. Though my pads didn't fare too well. The 981 steering is great, but the 987 hydrolic steering was better... everything else is better in the 981 which is quite a bit more modern and refined than the previous gen. Having the top down really applifies the experience and I I'd go vertically everywhere with the top down which even in cool weather is possible with the heated seats and a hat. Yes more space than you'd think...I could even get my kitesurfing gear in it. Shame a 2015 Boxster GTS in Aus costs in 2022 what I paid for a new one in California in 2015!
May be a rocket but I doubt you went vertically everywhere (darn that autocorrect) 😊
Great video. Spot on. The 911 brand and Boxster hairdresser car stigma is strong. But once you drive a Boxster it’s hard to walk away not smiling or not wanting one. If enjoyment is the point of a sports car, it’s hard to argue with a Boxster. It won’t give you the status points of a 911 though. To be fair, it also feels more cramped with the roof up.
I own a manual 987S. Looks killer, goes hard and handles like nothing else I've ever driven. Idiots that bag the Boxster know sweet FA about sports cars. The 981 you are featuring is a sexy beast indeed. Love the rear lights and spoiler compared to mine but besides that, it's hard to pick a difference. And I have to agree that for normal road use, my 3.4 delivers all the power I will ever need. Wind her up over 200 and it feels like an afternoon cruise. These cars are timeless and will become classic collectables.
Totally agree, I had a 987 S.1 best car i have ever owned. Had a Corvette for 24 years ... The 981 S is my dream... And its true to say the people i know that know i had a BOXSTER... just call it a hairdressers car... NONE of them have ever driven any PORSCHE !!!! I do get angry
Fantastic review and the outtakes are comedy gold. I loved the sly voice over by the hairdresser too.
Great channel. Cheers
Thanks so much!
Boxster/Cayman's mid-engine layout gives them inherent handling superiority over the 911's. 911's evolved from the 1st new series Porsche, the 1965 912 rear-engine model. The public, esp. in the vast USA marketplace, wanted more power than the 912 offered, hence the 911. Problem was, the rear-engine config. could only safely handle 100 HP or so - not designed for much more. So the handling flaw of rear-end spinning out at times, became a quality of endearment for Porsche enthusiasts. And if one could master the flaw, that was well-respected, a feather in one's cap. So the enthusiasts went for the 911's & Porsche mgmt. complied by making all their flagship models 911-based. As Boxsters & Caymans came into being, Porsche continued to pour their resources & more potent power plants in the 911. I'll have a Boxster S over a 911 any day.
Nice review like always. Me personally would buy 2 86s instead with that kind of money.
Owned a Gen 1 BRZ. As well as Cayman's and MX5's. Holy shit that BRZ was trash compared to a NC/ND MX5s. And doesn't even compare to a Cayman. Such a disappointing car. I wanted to get rid of it pretty much 1 week after getting it.
I have a 2014 boxter S
Love it proubly the best car ever owned ,and I had a lot of mussel cars.
I like to tell people ,remember that catr you used to own and wish you still had it ,will I have one in my driveway now. It's a keeper car
Those extra pockets on your pants seem handy, hey now! Nice work!
My friend used to have a 981 boxter S and went to the 911 turbo s and the 981 boxter s he said was much more fun to drive, i got a 987.2 cayman S which i also prefer as you can enjoy these cars a lot more then you can the 911 turbo s legally
I love my 718 Boxster. No regrets
Don't buy a Boxster if you're so insecure that you worry about what others may think. Don't buy a Boxster if you want Japanese level reliability and low ownership costs. Do buy a Boxster if you value Porsche heritage, top notch handling, exposure to the the elements, and ample power for everyday driving. Not all Boxsters are created equal. Those made before 2009 tended to suffer reliability issues that could be very expensive to repair. Those made in or after 2009 were much better in reliability and their prices reflect this. These include the 981 featured in this video.
I've seriously been considering grabbing a used one if the VALE GT re-bodykit ever makes it into production.
this car is totally you bro … thanks for video
981 Chassis in Boxter or Cayman is fantastic, they age well always. As usual everything Porsche related is eye wateringly expensive so buy the best one you can get. A silver 981 Cayman started it all for me back in 2016. I had rented a then brand new Ford Mustang 5.0 from Hertz at Melbourne Airport, the previous renter didn't return in time so they offered me the Porsche instead. I drove it for that week and loved it, when I returned to Brisbane I started obsessing over Porsches. About 300 Die Cast Porsches, all the books, magazines, shoes, shirts, posters, the lot! A 2014 Cayenne GTS joined in 2019 followed by a 6speed 996 911 in 2020. You can well and truly say the bug bit me hard. The need for a back seat has kept me out of a 981 but thats been the only thing, these cars are glorious and the power is just right for the street! Long live the 981, the best way to spend $60-100k in this fair brown land! Oh and last but not least you can find these still under Porsche extended warranty, which you can keep active for 15 Years! Amazing...
Great story... Love to hear someone that falls in love with PORSCHE...
Will get either a Boxster or Cayman when the kids leave home. All the sports car you ever need.
I’ve had a 911 and my current 981 BS is just absolutely superb!
How many miles does it have now?
@@stevexspeed7649 26k from memory 👍🏼
Love my 987.2 as a daily. Its needed nothing other than servicing in 2 years. Fast enough for UK country roads.
Hellllo mate
PLEASE REVIEW SCODA FABIA 2016 series. They are really affordable in used market and pretty luring to buy😊
having owned several Porsches over the years including a boxster, its every bit a real Porsche, boxsters have all of the quriks, that makes it a real Porsche
Great review team. One thing though, what size coffee do the cup holders cater for Adam? 😉
They sure do mate! - AK
Normal size is better bigger cup not so most little bottles fit
Opening comment, funny as hell! "The truth can be either fun or hurting, or compined" - Me.
Love your video mate, use to own the same gen Caymam, beautiful car, only problem is it’s not a 911, anyway if you happened to be in Melbourne and wanna do a review of 991.2 991, happy to lend my car
Mate yes yes YES!!! Can you message us on Insta so we can line something up? - AK
Here’s what you tell people who don’t know shvt about the Boxster.
It’s a much better value first of all because in reality half the car is 911- engine, transmission, brakes, front suspension, most of the interior and much of the electronics are right off the 911.
It’s built to the exact same standard with exact same materials on the SAME assembly line.
this car is every bit as good as the 911 but it’s lighter and handles better and oh yah it’s a lot cheaper.
I’ve had a 981 Boxster S for three glorious trouble free years.
Also this car has one of the strongest, most rigid unit bodies Porsche has ever made.
The Boxster has always been the best handling of all the Porsches, might not be as glamorous as a 911, but was made from the ground up and it’s excellent for everyday driving and the odd blasts on the weekends.
Anyone saying that it’s a poor man’s Porsche and other shenanigans, should just go and get one.
You don’t need a ton of money to be happy.
Anyone who hates them hasn’t driven one. They are so much fun up a mountain
Oh and the front boot fits a full size rolling suitcase.
I have owned 5 Porsches. Two have been Boxsters, 2 911's. Anyone who says a Boxster isn't a real Porsche is clueless.
That interior looks like my first attempt to spray paint my BMX aged nine. Just hang it up on the Hills hoist and spray everything red. They see me rolling.
Test Driven the 981 base today and kind of confused whether it’s worth of swapping the c63 with this…what do you think Porsche expert? Love the way 981 driven but I’m yet to test the 981 Boxster s variant
The red on camera is just hilarious 😂😂
Maybe I zoned out, but i didn't hear mention of the Boxsters and Caymans up till 2008 experiencing the dreaded Bore scoring? Right up there with IMS bearing for poor engineering and risk to the engines longevity.
Could you take a look at the older M240i since the new one is out? Cheers!
Coming soon mate! - AK
Excellent info. But prices in Oz are insane.
Awesome video mate :) Hello from Perth.
IMho, The Boxster and Cayman are now better than the 911. Proper mid engine layout. If it had the 911 engine/power, this discussion wouldn't even happen. (apart from those who think the engine should be behind the rear wheels because they like to die in corners :D )
Lol love the 981 however quite an expensive toy however it would be hard to pass up over a 911 for similar spend and I’d probably go for a Cayman for a bit more roof :)
Girls love my 981 Spyder, some guys do but others are jealous dickheads, you never know…
Steering wheel probably needs a good clean to get the colour back
"Alright sir, this is standard with the red seats and steering wheel, how much more red would you like in the interior?"
"Yes".
LOL the idea you called candy pink red was too funny.....
Liked and subscribed just for the use of the word ‘wanker’ and the description of ‘a 90’s brothel’.
911 over everything!911 is so timeless. I would rather have an older 911 over the most modern Boxter any day. Like a fine wine, the 911 just gets sexier with time. Whereas a Boxter looks outdated fairly fast (just look at the previous versions).
Porsche as a brand is just one step too high for me tho. Been driving BMW’s almost all my life, and even though I would absolutely love to own one, it just seem a bit too extravagant. My F80 M3 is more than enough.
Ps: Great video as always⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Older 911 s are expensive.
@@daveyboy6985 yeah that’s the problem. Everything is these days…..
Personally I really think it is not worth it. Paying more for 85% of the same car just does not do it for me. Sure 911 is a legend but you won't really feel the difference unless you drive two every day at the same time.
@@billygtheonly i kinda agree with this. But then again I don’t really know. One of my guilty pleasures is my f80 BMW M3 which I’ve had for 4 or 5 years now. Yes it’s based on a 3 series. Yes it’s just a 4-door sedan. And most people will say it’s “85% of a normal 3-series”….but having owned multiple BMW’s before, even “almost M-cars like the 135/335/M135/M340 and driven many more from the brand, I can assure you, the ‘normal’ BMW’s don’t come anywhere close to a real M-car, not even the M-sport or cars like the M340’s. There’s are many similarities, but the ‘real’ M-cars use 85% unique parts compared to the non-M’s. And this can definitely be felt/heard/sensed by any enthusiast!
Now I can’t confirm whether the difference between a Boxster/911 is similar cos I haven’t driven any Porsche yet, but I believe it will be a similar story to the non-M-to-M-car debate. And for this reason I will argue your point. But, then again, for many people cars are just a means of getting from point A to B, and I’m sure they will not realise the differences.On the other hand, people like us who follow channels like Redriven and Topgear and cars in general are much different. And I think that yes, WE would def feel the difference in classes between those 2.But I won’t lie, the prices on 911’s are steep, hence keeping me away, even though it’s a dream to own one.
@@johnnylima9632 I completely agree with you. Between same model there is a wast difference. But on the other hand, you can watch Hoovie's or Car Wizard's reviews on Boxsters/Caymans and they all say it is basically 911 with just a little quirks missing.
At 1.25…. “The Boxster is the softly version of the Cayman…”. 🤔 Isn’t the Cayman the hardtop version of the Boxster since the Boxster came first….
EARLY 982/718 S FROM LATE 2016. Has all the good things, PDK, PASM, Chrono, Sports Exhaust Bose audio, and a load of less important stuff.
I bought it as a Porsche Approved Used car in July 2022, low...ultra low milage....11,250 miles. Could have been a new car.
12 months and 5500 miles on I agree with everything you say.
But if the Boxster isn't a "real" Porsche what is a 4 pot turbo. Boxster?
I'd argue it is the sweet spot in the Porsche offering......
Yes, it could sound a bit better, but with 350bhp and 310 ft lbs from 1900 to 4500 rpm in the real world it is everything you need...and it can get very close to 40mpg....
It is light, less than 1400kg, glorious to behold....
Would I swap it for a real Porsche (with no rear boot and the engine hanging out of the back), even if I could afford it?
NO.