Should You Buy a PORSCHE BOXSTER? (Test Drive & Review 2006 2.7 987)
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I had the first and second generation Boxster S. Pure, immense fun and beautifully built. And great value. I remember the gorgeous induction sound, tuned to give the best sounds to the driver. Never felt the need for an 911. Surprisingly practical too.
And it has the engine in the right place.
Boxster S (987.1) and a Black Edition (987.2) both fantastic cars, the absolute epitome of a small sports car, as such, the perfect Porsche, cars that can give so much pleasure hustling them down a B road are what makes life worth living lol
For hairdressers in a hurry!
HAD being the key word.....if they were SO great why haven't you still got them?
@@blackporscheroadster6415 Do you still have all the cars that you’ve ever owned?
Have you ever stayed at a nice hotel? If yes, then why did you leave?
I have a 987S 2007. Brilliant little car!
Very easy to drive, loads of space for luggage and shopping, great presence and to be honest, way better than the more expensive 911s.
You can drive it like a gentleman and like a thief! It will put a smile on your face every time!
I daily mine and it’s over 133k miles, still sharp as anything!
Never getting rid of it. 😀🤘🏼😀🤘🏼
Same here.
Is the soft top good enough for daily driving in the winter? (UK)
Same. Well said. I find that everyone wants to race you though.
They really nailed it with the design on this version, still looks contemporary
Matt thank you for being so unique and realistic. You review cars that I can actually afford to buy and you give great advice. Big fan of your work!
👍👍
I couldn't agree more...! 👍
I’ve owned two 911’s (964, 997) and a 2006 2.7 Boxster as driven here. I love 911’s and I was amazed how good the Boxster was. An absolutely fantastic car. As you said all the fun for a fraction of the cost.
Your reviews are so honest, and genuine. No bull. Excellent
Hi Matt great video and I agree 100%. Had a S for nearly 2 years and adore it . Such a well built car .Love the channel.Keep up the good work mate 👍
Thanks!
I had a 986 S for just over a year. I agree with much of what you've said. Unfortunately I'm 6ft 4 and long in leg so didn't really fit in it all that well so it had to go. Like most Porsches they are quite long geared so need revving out but it's fun whilst doing so. They're great value right now
Great advice, Matt. I feel the same way. Cars like the Boxster are weekend or occasional fantastic weather weekday toys. Great fun, but only if you have a more practical sedan or SUV parked in the garage for use on most days. Happy New Year, Matt. May your far more expensive cars outsell your Nissan Jukes and Qashqais this year. 🥳
I worked as a detailer at a Porsche dealership for 3 years, your impersonation of 911 owners is spot on. Always liked the Boxster especially the 981 with entry level 2.7 engine which was constantly overlooked. The Boxster is a fantastic entry point into Porsche ownership and flatters the average driver but it doesn’t take long in a 911 to realise it’s a serious bill of kit which requires skill and experience to get the best out of.
Great video - completely agree with everything you said! I've owned and driven a few Porsches and my personal favourite is the 987.1 like you have here. My own car, which I've recently sold, had 110k on the clock and had the most comprehensive history file I've ever seen with a car. The 2.7 is revvy and happy and you can have loads of fun without going silly speeds. I've also owned a 911, and agree with you that the Boxster is a more engaging and more fun ownership experience for the road. The 987.1 is a timeless shape, such an amazing car for the money.
LOL the conversation with the virtual 911 owner is hilarious! Thanks for another great video!
Best part of the vid. I have these virtual conversations regularly as I drive my 2010 987.2 w/manual trans. Hah 😎
Another great review Matt. My daily driver auto Subaru Forester’s cam belt broke early Dec and still waiting for the repair to damage caused so have had to daily drive my 2009 manual 3.4S for the past 6 weeks and it is surprisingly good despite the ropey weather we’ve had. 85,000 miles and tight as a drum, the build quality is immense. Keep up the good work. 👍🏻
Great video again. Used to own a 2011 Boxster S. What a car. Was my only car so used it also for 2 week trips to France coming back with some wine in the trunk (pre-brexit). It drove and steered like a scalpel and still was very usable. Only problem was the battery went flat quickly (hence your advice to get a trickle charger). I miss it.
'Perfect modern classic' - that says it all.
Great review Matt, no nonsense, factual and proper ‘real world’ observations. Natural and relaxed delivery to boot too, I was critical in my comments in another video but this one is spot on. More please!
Thanks!
What an informative video and provides a lot of the background on these modern classics. Now summer is around the corner it could be time!
nice review. i have an '07 base boxster with 57000 km. a bit slow until it spools up but a wonderful, fun driver. a whole lot different than my '18 sl450 but they're two different vehicles. not intending on getting rid of it. stored for the winter but when may comes 'round i'll be having fun again.
Have a 987 S with 3.4. Had it for five years and still love to drive it. Minimum tech maximum fun.
Great review!! I have to say the Porsche Boxster really has aged well, for a 2006 car it doesn't look dated at all especially from the back end. I especially liked the closeup of the speedometer.
Just got one two days ago, and I absolutely love it.
Great review Matt. I bought the 3.4L S recently and I'm blown away at what a complete package the Boxster is. It's like nothing else I've ever driven. Build quality is sensational, its quick enough and sticks to the road like shit to a blanket. It's a great weekender and I have a bunch of jealous mates who are now convinced it is no hairdresser's car. I would recommend it to anyone looking for a brilliant, affordable drivers car.
I’ve had a 05 Boxster S modded to 310-20 hp, for 16 years. Traded it for a 981 Spyder. My 05 was like a 987 Spyder, Bilsteins, Milltek exhaust, ECU tuned, lightweight flywheel, short shifter, underdrive pulley. It compares well.
I have had a Guards Red 987 2.7 for just over 5 years now; love it, agree completely with your assessment. Less power than the 3.2/3.4 not an issue, less power = more revs, and more appreciation of the soundtrack!
Guards Red Lead the way 👍
Good honest review there, thanks for sharing, Matt. I echo your very accurate account. I've lived with my 2003 986 (not 987! ) 2.7 for 8 years now and I'm lucky to have it as a second car for the weekend. I've done about 28K in it, it's been all over Europe and the UK and has been a dream to own. Service costs are on par with a Golf, unless you need things like bodywork or exhausts etc - it can get a bit pricey, it's still a Porsche. Loads of old rivet waffle out there, and most of it can be ignored. Just one thing to add (hopefully it's helpful for other would-be owners). I have serviced my car myself religiously since I've owned it, and have wads of paperwork in a box file to support this come sale time. I suspect a lot of Boxster owners do this too, as the model lends itself to being a hobbyists' car. Incidently, I followed my mate in his 2005 987 S for about 400 miles in France years ago, and both my 5 speed box and his 6 speed pulled the same revs in top. Proper nerd am I. 🙂
I had a 986 S a few years back and spent 3 weeks touring round western France in it. When we arrived to get the ferry back from Bilbao we pulled up next to a Black 997 in the queue and when I looked over the only thing I thought was I wonder if they've had as awesome a trip as we've had. Keep up the good work Matt 👍
Great memories I bet
I’ve had an identical one since September and love it.
I really appreciate the way you narrate these videos. Good balanced and practical viewpoints with a dollop of dry humour. Bravo!
Wow, thank you!
SPASM & Chrono!! Love it
Great "On Point" review as ever Matt 👌 Belated Happy New Year and all the best for 2023.
Hi Matt - best honest review for a while, HNY to you too sir.
Thanks for review excellent start to new year
Great review. I had a 996 for two years, and in year one did 12k miles in it (I did a lot of driving that year) and it was fabulous. The second year I did less than 1k due to life changes, and that is when the car suffered. They don't like standing still for long periods so better to go for one that us well used rather than low mileage. Porsche specialists are better than Porsche dealers but you are still going to spend more than you would a more 'modern' car. The major service every two years is a bonus, and budget about £1200, less is a bonus. Use a CTEK charger because the battery goes flat quickly, but if you use it on a regular basis, less need. It was the most fun car I have had and made me scream with joy in the country lanes. Got plenty of hairdresser comments from the ignorant, but you know they are ignorant so why worry.
“You know me, I’m not very judgmental…” Bwahahahahaha!!! The nod to the camera made it even funnier. 😅
Always fancied getting me one of those. This rekindled my interest. Thanks!
Nice video, you’ve given me some good tips for my own boxster review.
Another excellent presentation of the very desirable Boxster. Now I want one badly. Great video yet again. Thanks.
Matt am thinking of getting one of these soon…thanks again for your cordial and sincere advice!:)
Hi, WELL SAID, and have a great new year .
Hi, Happy New Year to you! Been following your channel for a few years now and I was hoping you would do a video of this particular mk of the Porsche Boxster and this one did not disappoint 😊 The other half persuaded me to get an SUV last year and while I love it, as you say if it is a second car for the summer it works. Thanks Matt!
Happy New Year, Matt. Keep 'em coming.
Great review mate keep up the good work 👍
Great video as always
Cheers Matt, you makes I laff, love your tongue in cheek style. happy new year to you too.
Another fantastic review..! Always great to listen to you.....
I like the boxster......a lot....😉
I've a 2005 BMW Z4 2.2i roadster at the moment, great fun.....😁
Always great commentary :)
I’ve got a 987 3.2 and I couldn’t agree more with your point about just buying the best one, although I do think buying your perfect spec is important too. I bought mine specifically because of the terracotta full leather interior and lobster wheels. My perfect car
Matt: This sounds great. Viewer: * wind noise intensifies *. I 100% agree with you on the Boxster though. For me, the fact that the bottom end cars look so good over time is juxtaposed by the fact the Carerra GT (front end primarily) looks relatively cheap now. Happy New Year.
Have had a 987.2 for years. Awesome car.
Love your work 👍
Very nice. Cheers
Missing my 2005 2.7. Sold it in summer through lack of use. Miss it every day. Stunning looking in midnight blue met, unmarked and loved from day one.
911 and Boxster comparison is spot on! Haha
Great review!
Great review chap
Superb review and all spot on , a friend has a 2011 model ,he bought it second hand ,has it serviced by a Porsche specialist and re-waxoyled every three years he loves it ,the only things that he has had to replace are the usual bits' tyres ,odd bulb ,oil filters etc superb car
Great review thanks - i believe that the road tax figure for 987.1 2.7 or 3.2 is £360 and the 3.4 is £615.
Brilliant vid. Two friends have boxsters. One has a slightly ropey 986 which he adores. Other had 987 identical to your vid car then got 718S. Wonderful cars.
The “S” is worth the extra money and effort to find. You are correct in saying that it is a great driver. Sporty, comfortable and sensible (as far as sports cars go). Mine is a 2006S manual. It is made for putting (s)miles on.
' ...and not look like you've had an accident', gets better. Brilliant review too.
Thanks!
Happy New Year ! Matt 🎉
And so to autotrader again !
Nice review. The earliest Boxsters with the yellow indicators are more desirable than you'd think due to looking more pure - retro but also ageless. The 924 predecesor is much the same (you'd never believe they came out in 1976). I'm sure plenty of committed Boxster owners could live with driving one everyday but I agree many have multiple owners and it's good to hear a dealer's perspective on that. I won't say what I really think about your comment about willingy deciding to go from this to an SUV... ;)
Hi Matt. Great video, all the best for 2023.
Cheers! Same to you
Cracking evaluation of a legend. Mine is a 986S and love everything it does, 987 will be better though. They are just an inexpensive joy to drive. No one needs a 911!! Thanks Matt, been waiting for this for a long time.
“No one needs a 911” ?
Speak for yourself.
I needed a 911……and damned glad I got one !
Boxster are great little cars…….but be careful before you start besmirching it’s big brother…..
Great video,Happy New Year 🏴👍
Happy new year Matt, entertainment, advice and car review all in one video! Magic!
Thanks!
great footage good talk thank u
Terrific no-nonsense review. I’ve only been looking at 981 models as my middle age toy but you have now got me thinking seriously about a 987, with low mileage and full service history.
The search begins…..
Thank you!
Go for a 987 gen2! It’s the best of both worlds. Found one from 2011, macadamia brown and sandbeige interior with only 46k kms and carnewal exhaust. Oh man, what a sound! My buddies are all fan of my toy😉. We are like a bunch of little children, and I am the youngest with my 57y on the counter😊. Let’s enjoy life as long as it lasts….Grts from Belgium, Marc.
@@streetfighter3k144 well said ‘young’ man. Thanks for the feedback!
Great video Matt, as always. You never fail to make an enjoyable, watchable & entertaining satisfying video buddy 👌👍
Glad you enjoyed it
I like you sharing your imaginary conversations with us 😂 it’s all I’m watching for 👍
Oh my god, the sound of that thing ❤ Happy New Year Matt
It sounds glorious. Happy New Year
Happy New Year to you too.
I daily drive this for 8 years and still loving it !!
Have mine since new in 2008. Love it.
Smashed it with that review.
Nice. Best wishes to you and your family! Keep up the great work!!!
Thank you! You too!
I agree with your comments about having another car alongside a Boxster. I had a 2005 987.1 3.2S a couple of years ago and I remember one cold wet December night while sitting in a traffic jam thinking that "'I need to fall back in love with this car". A few months later on the NC500 run in Scotland I did just that!
That’s the thing. Using them in winter or driving to work in traffic is no fun
Happy New Year, Matt!
Got a 987 Cayman in April 2022 and I love it. Get so many compliments as well
You've convinced me Matt. I really fancy one of these. Prices are on the up. The days of the 3 grand 986 2.5 are gone it seems and not before time !
I loved and hated my 987 Boxster S for the same reasons you stated. I actually bought it from a big dealer local to yourself that begins with D. After driving a 911 Turbo on a track day I knew I had to own a Porsche but unfortunately a 911 Turbo was way out of my price range at 21. I was never 100% sold on the looks of the Boxster (and the S barely looked different to standard!) but revving past 6k with the top down is some of the most fun I've had in a car. Hopefully one day I'll own a 911 and then I'll be one of those nerds haha!
Excellent video Matt, I used my 986S (2005) yesterday for the first time for 18 months since selling a 992S, my experience is excatly what you descibe. I was looking to get another 992 however one day out scatched the itch. The 992 is too fast for every day use, 986 with a Tubi pipe has it covered, Range Rover Spooort for the weekdays!
Happy New Year to you, still my favourite You tuber!
Good stuff!
This is the only Porsche that has ever strayed onto my radar as a "possible". It won't happen, but I really do like them. They make complete sense as a sports car that is usable and affordable and classy.
every Porsche is a real Porsche... I had from 924 to 911 turbo... they are all fun to drive...
Love your work fella. Great video!😊 Happy New year 🤙🏾🤙🏾
Cheers!
Had a 987S 4 years of fun joined Porsche clubs in UK and Mont Blanc France, alpine driving and south of France visits fantastic, only sold it due to personal finances difficulties, miss it so much. I will get another one. It just makes you feel good and practical.
another great review !
Dad does just that. Daily drives SUV and has sports car for weekend. I borrowed the sports car for a weekend. A mercedes SLK 55Amg. It's great fun on the right road but use it in busy city centre traffic and you feel vulnerable. Very low to the ground. Not to mention using a boxster all the time in town will use a lot of fuel. But on a sunny day on a country road it is sensational fun. Before the SLK he had a boxster and it was great. Handled really nicely. Sounded great. But that engine in the mercedes is something special. 5 litre naturally aspirated v8. Sounds like thunder
I bought an 05 987 boxster 2.7 last year as a first car when I was 17. I still have it and I still love it to bits. It’s now become my daily as the jcw mini I had as the daily before now inevitably spends half of its time in the garage. I don’t think mines had the ims baring done but I service it every 6-7k miles and it’s currently on 70k and I’ve had no issues whatsoever. In terms of driving experience, the flat 6 is glorious in its sound and is so responsive when in the right gear at the right rpm. Furthermore, it’s cornering ability and feedback from the wheel makes it so enjoyable on any back road. Another positive is that it has been so reliable in the time that I’ve had it. The only problem is the running costs in terms of fuel consumption and road tax, but I didn’t buy it to be economical nor drive it economically. If anyone is unsure as to whether they should purchase one, you absolutely should the car has few drawbacks and is by far the best drivers car for the money.
That’s some first car. Congrats
I'm a similar age. What was your insurance like?
Hi Matt even though I’m not a Porsche fan I do think that is a nice looking well made sports car perfect for a summer morning run around some of the amazing roads we have around Darbyshire great video happy new year to you best wishes ian
I’ve had 2 Caymans and 1 Boxster. Brilliant cars. For me the sweet spot is 987 gen 2 (2009-2012). Proper driving experience and rock solid quality. Arguably the base models are more fun on UK roads so you work the engine more and hear the sweet notes from 4000 revs up.
Now I want mine back. Happy New Year!...👉🎥💪
There's no other car for this budget I would consider. Love it.
It takes some beating
Liked your comment about 911 owners saying about Boxster owners. So so true. Boeing a Boxster 2,7 Man. owner myself I smile every time, I drive it ecxactly because of the simplicity of the car - it is pure and simple. I smile at people, if they indicate, it is a pure man`s Porsche. I don`t care - I have the money for a 911, but I choose a Boxster, because of the way, it drives
Great review. Cheers
Totally agree with you Matt boxster is so overlooked and derided!
Another great video Matt, excellent presenter. Looks newer than 06 plate that, nice colour too. I watch one video and before you know it I’m like 3 hours into the evening on my 5th video. 😂
Hahaha Thanks 👍
Great review...
I’ve had mine (06 Base manual) for over 2 years and absolutely love it! So far just the 2 oil changes and gas. Great automobile 👍🏾
Very nice!
Happy New Year Matt 🎉
Great review
Thanks!
I like your style sir, I appreciate your confident statements about the Boxster I really want to get one. Oddly enough, just before watching your video I had looked up James Dean's 550 Spyder and saw the price of a reproduction one.
Then it occurred to me that the Boxster looks to be a very similar roadster. I thought it was interesting that you mentioned Dean during your dive. Great review! Cheers from the US.
Always rated the Boxster highly, a mate of mine has one and the way it drives puts many cars quadruple the price to shame. It certainly knocks spots off the equivalent Z4 or SLK. Also the imaginary 911 owner conversation was pure Partridge 👌 Chris Rea, he lives in the area. I could have invited him over."
Alright Chris?
Hello Alan, didn't know you'd moved in?
I'm having a barbeque would you like to come over ?
I'd love to! Do you mind if I bring my guitar?
I'd rather you didn't it's not that kind of affair. Do you like mini kievs?
I love 'em, but my wife's vegetarian.
It doesn't matter she can have fish.
No she won't eat that either.
OH FORGET IT THEN!!!
@Jenkov365 That was a negative Lynne, and right now, I need 2 positives: one, to cancel out the negative and, two... just so I can have another positive 🙂
nice one , different take on the boxster , happy new year ;;;