I've owned my 987.2 for three years now but I still enjoy watching someone else giving his impressions, basically confirming each time what a brilliant car it is! Great video thanks for sharing
The first time I drove a mid-engined car was a relevation (no, it wasn't a Boxster). It had no understeer and the car simply went where it was pointed. I've been besotted with mid-engined cars since, and ended up buying a 987.2 like yours. It isn't that fast, but it is fast enough for sensible daily use. And it offers a very analogue driving experience missing from modern cars. Pitch it into a corner and you can feel the car rotate around your hips - not somewhere further in front, as in a conventional car. Press the throttle with the roof down and you will be rewarded with pleasant mechanical noises just behind your ear (no fake engine noise). An old fashioned handbrake that is so much more satisfying to use than a flip switch. Just enough electronic driving aids so you know you, the driver, are in charge. This car is a gem that is often overlooked by buyers looking for a 3.4 "S" model or newer Boxsters.
Mine is a 2011 macadamia brown with manual gearbox and with same interior as yours, only 45k kms on the counter. I paid 31k euro’s, here in Belgium. The sound is amazing as you say, steering is phenomenal. I definitely don’t need more power than the car has standard, which is 256 bbp. And yes, I bought this also because it is affordable. I am really happy with this car. Gr. Marc
That is a gorgeous colour! Here in the UK people mostly spec boring colours. I ended up with a white one which I love, but would jump hoops to have one in macademia brown. Are you in Brussels? We should meet up sometime and take some pictures of our cars when I next drive over (2009 987.2 Boxster S Manual in Carrara white)
@@mamigagi Well Stefan, more than the colour I’d say it’s the ‘S’ that should make a difference😎 although I mentioned in my previous mail that the 256 hp of the basemodel should be enough to have a lot of fun. Do I come to Brussels? Not that often although my daughter lives in Brussels. I’d be prepared to meet somewhere halfway and drink or maybe eat something together, discussing about our cars, having some fun spending some time together enjoying life,… Why not?😉
@@michaelferguson387 No, no issues although I sold it to buy a BMW M4, convertible. The M4 is more suitable as a daily driver there where the Boxster is a real sportscar.
I have a manual 2.9 which I've owned for over 4 years now. I've put 40,000 miles on it in that time. Absolutely amazing car and I have no plans to ever sell it. I agree with everything you say about yours. The handling is so precise, steering has plenty of feel, suspension is firm but weirdly still comfortable. It feels glued to the road. The manual gearbox is very smooth and revs out brilliantly in 2nd. The engine sound is unlike anything else and with a sportier exhaust really emphasises it.The car as you say has a very mechanical feel to it, very machine like. It's very well put together and feels really solid and tight. I also love the way the front of the car bobs due to the lack of engine weight in the front. Unfortunately parts can be a bit pricey. Had to have a new clutch and flywheel fitted last year. The flywheel alone was £1100! Other than that though it is very reliable and fairly economical for what it is. It's probably rhe most practical 2 seat convertible you can buy having a frunk and trunk. Having had a 350Z and two Z4s the boxster is much better at the weekly shop. If you're reading this and thinking about buying one..........do it! They're fantastic cars.
Excellent choice! I'm pondering the same.. and I'm looking forward to your follow-up review of this 2.9L (?) Boxster 987.2 Boxster, esp how you're getting on with the PDK.
Great review! Just got a 2009 987.2 Boxster myself in Midnight Blue/Tan. Drove it 1500 miles back to LA from Texas and am absolutely loving it. My first sportscar & Porsche too. Such a great daily for SoCal. Driving the coast and the canyons is especially fun. Enjoy your Boxster!
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.
for most people this is a great car. Most people don't track their cars and just love to drive it around with great build quality and is super sporty. It's a great price and the perfect weekend card imho.
Nice Boxster! i traded mine for a 718 cayman 2.0. The 718 is quicker and feels way more modern, but I stil mis the sound of my old 987.2 2.9 engine and the soft top also. have fun with you Boxster
RJ, I got the 2006 boxster s, next the cayman, except I'm keeping the boxster!! Thanks for sharing this, just confirmed that you wanna have both?!!! Can't deny the convertible, especially in Hawaii!, ALOHA.
Highly recommend the sport mode upgrade,...Porsche dealer can add = ~$500,...adds Sport and Sport Plus modes that increase shift points for added driving fun with the PDK. Base model also benefits from not having Direct Injection = reduced carbon buildup on intake ports.
I have the 987.2 Boxster S from 2011 indian red with the same interior color , i adore it! Boxster is a little Wonderful car ,fun to drive, slowly or faster, not too expensive and it's a kind of Art of Life !😀
Nice car, I have a 2011 987.2. You should put top in service and check both arms connecting to the plastic ball joint. I think it’s t40. The bolts get loose overtime and plastic ball joint breaks. When this happens u will hear a crunch sound when opening roof. Enjoy the car!
"I want the full experience that's why I picked the".... PDK??? I love your car but that statement makes no sense to me. To each his own I guess, enjoy your car, it is truly a masterpiece of engineering.
You need the Porsche Sport exhaust, trust me on that. Was the best upgrade for my 987.2. Sounds completely insane and makes driving it a whole new experience...
You're in college (you mentioned being "in school" when you showed the back trunk) and you bought a $30K Boxster? Must be nice to come from a wealthy family. When I was in college I was driving a Toyota Corolla.
Yeah, 987.2 and 997.2 were the first models that debuted with the PDK transmission. PDK was hyped up so much at the time that most buyers optioned this transmission, even buyers that would have otherwise gotten the manual trans.
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I've owned my 987.2 for three years now but I still enjoy watching someone else giving his impressions, basically confirming each time what a brilliant car it is! Great video thanks for sharing
The first time I drove a mid-engined car was a relevation (no, it wasn't a Boxster). It had no understeer and the car simply went where it was pointed. I've been besotted with mid-engined cars since, and ended up buying a 987.2 like yours. It isn't that fast, but it is fast enough for sensible daily use. And it offers a very analogue driving experience missing from modern cars. Pitch it into a corner and you can feel the car rotate around your hips - not somewhere further in front, as in a conventional car. Press the throttle with the roof down and you will be rewarded with pleasant mechanical noises just behind your ear (no fake engine noise). An old fashioned handbrake that is so much more satisfying to use than a flip switch. Just enough electronic driving aids so you know you, the driver, are in charge. This car is a gem that is often overlooked by buyers looking for a 3.4 "S" model or newer Boxsters.
Well said!
Mine is a 2011 macadamia brown with manual gearbox and with same interior as yours, only 45k kms on the counter. I paid 31k euro’s, here in Belgium. The sound is amazing as you say, steering is phenomenal. I definitely don’t need more power than the car has standard, which is 256 bbp. And yes, I bought this also because it is affordable. I am really happy with this car. Gr. Marc
That is a gorgeous colour! Here in the UK people mostly spec boring colours. I ended up with a white one which I love, but would jump hoops to have one in macademia brown. Are you in Brussels? We should meet up sometime and take some pictures of our cars when I next drive over (2009 987.2 Boxster S Manual in Carrara white)
@@mamigagi Well Stefan, more than the colour I’d say it’s the ‘S’ that should make a difference😎 although I mentioned in my previous mail that the 256 hp of the basemodel should be enough to have a lot of fun. Do I come to Brussels? Not that often although my daughter lives in Brussels. I’d be prepared to meet somewhere halfway and drink or maybe eat something together, discussing about our cars, having some fun spending some time together enjoying life,… Why not?😉
Any issues with car?
@@michaelferguson387 No, no issues although I sold it to buy a BMW M4, convertible. The M4 is more suitable as a daily driver there where the Boxster is a real sportscar.
Beautiful car! I just picked up a Carrara white 981, I can't wait to drive a 987 and feel the difference in steering.
Congrats! You should, 987 is so much better in my opinion, but 981 looks a lot better than the 987
I have a manual 2.9 which I've owned for over 4 years now. I've put 40,000 miles on it in that time. Absolutely amazing car and I have no plans to ever sell it. I agree with everything you say about yours. The handling is so precise, steering has plenty of feel, suspension is firm but weirdly still comfortable. It feels glued to the road. The manual gearbox is very smooth and revs out brilliantly in 2nd. The engine sound is unlike anything else and with a sportier exhaust really emphasises it.The car as you say has a very mechanical feel to it, very machine like. It's very well put together and feels really solid and tight. I also love the way the front of the car bobs due to the lack of engine weight in the front. Unfortunately parts can be a bit pricey. Had to have a new clutch and flywheel fitted last year. The flywheel alone was £1100! Other than that though it is very reliable and fairly economical for what it is. It's probably rhe most practical 2 seat convertible you can buy having a frunk and trunk. Having had a 350Z and two Z4s the boxster is much better at the weekly shop. If you're reading this and thinking about buying one..........do it! They're fantastic cars.
Well said.
Excellent choice! I'm pondering the same.. and I'm looking forward to your follow-up review of this 2.9L (?) Boxster 987.2 Boxster, esp how you're getting on with the PDK.
Great review and beautiful 987.2. I have a 987.2 Cayman though, beautiful machine.
Nice review! Thanks.
Great review! Just got a 2009 987.2 Boxster myself in Midnight Blue/Tan. Drove it 1500 miles back to LA from Texas and am absolutely loving it. My first sportscar & Porsche too. Such a great daily for SoCal. Driving the coast and the canyons is especially fun. Enjoy your Boxster!
Agreed! You too!
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.
for most people this is a great car. Most people don't track their cars and just love to drive it around with great build quality and is super sporty. It's a great price and the perfect weekend card imho.
Nice Boxster! i traded mine for a 718 cayman 2.0. The 718 is quicker and feels way more modern, but I stil mis the sound of my old 987.2 2.9 engine and the soft top also. have fun with you Boxster
RJ, I got the 2006 boxster s, next the cayman, except I'm keeping the boxster!! Thanks for sharing this, just confirmed that you wanna have both?!!! Can't deny the convertible, especially in Hawaii!, ALOHA.
Highly recommend the sport mode upgrade,...Porsche dealer can add = ~$500,...adds Sport and Sport Plus modes that increase shift points for added driving fun with the PDK. Base model also benefits from not having Direct Injection = reduced carbon buildup on intake ports.
Yes! I'm highly considering adding the sport mode for my next mode!
Awesome car and nice review! I have a white 987.2 Boxster too and I love it!
Thanks!
I have silver one
Awesome car, enjoy :)
Appreciated!
I have the 987.2 Boxster S from 2011 indian red with the same interior color , i adore it! Boxster is a little Wonderful car ,fun to drive, slowly or faster, not too expensive and it's a kind of Art of Life !😀
7 years of ownership of a 2010 987.2 Boxster Non-s. Still my head turner.
Nice car, I have a 2011 987.2. You should put top in service and check both arms connecting to the plastic ball joint. I think it’s t40. The bolts get loose overtime and plastic ball joint breaks. When this happens u will hear a crunch sound when opening roof. Enjoy the car!
Already broken haha. I replaced it two weeks ago. Thanks for the tip :)
"I want the full experience that's why I picked the".... PDK??? I love your car but that statement makes no sense to me. To each his own I guess, enjoy your car, it is truly a masterpiece of engineering.
Where’d you get that water bottle?
You need the Porsche Sport exhaust, trust me on that. Was the best upgrade for my 987.2. Sounds completely insane and makes driving it a whole new experience...
I agree. I really want one installed, but they're a bit expensive unfortunately so I gotta figure out a way to make that money lol
Kevin I was watching your video and it tripped me out, you literally are driving the same road i do after work! Do you live in the area?
That's funny, yeah I live in Mira Mesa lol
@@KevinonCars wth
You're in college (you mentioned being "in school" when you showed the back trunk) and you bought a $30K Boxster? Must be nice to come from a wealthy family. When I was in college I was driving a Toyota Corolla.
Great chassis, but it's very unfortunate that the manual transmission versions are so hard to find.
Yeah, 987.2 and 997.2 were the first models that debuted with the PDK transmission. PDK was hyped up so much at the time that most buyers optioned this transmission, even buyers that would have otherwise gotten the manual trans.
Its not really that hard to do maintenence on Caymans. Not harder than most other german luxury/sport cars, at least.
not to be a screwball, but you should push down on the emblen on the frunk to close it. yes i do own this car.
2009 no IMS
Put sport steering wheel on mine low paddles better
Man… automatic 😅
What a P car
Mid engine
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