986 Porsche Boxster 2.5 - the mid engine marvel!

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When Porsche released the Boxster it was a bigger success than even they hoped. We take a 986 2.5 litre Boxster for a drive!
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@jeffb9010 Жыл бұрын

We own both an early 2.5 and an early 3.2 which I maintain myself, had them for years and picked them up for relative peanuts. Both highly original and highly spec’d. I actually prefer driving the 2.5 as you have to drive it harder to get the most out of it and the 5 speed gearbox is sweet compared to the 6 speed in the S, which is heavy until really warmed up. Mind you the S does have some serious grunt. They really are a bargain of a car if you are handy with the spanner’s 🎉

@bugnut82 Жыл бұрын

I actually prefer driving the 2.5 as you have to drive it harder to get the most out of it and the 5 speed gearbox is sweet .... This is great to know, thanks for sharing that! I want a 2.5 so badly. I will get one within one year. I will maintain them myself as well. Do you think it will be a reliable daily?

@jeffb9010 Жыл бұрын

@@bugnut82 I bought the 2.5 in 2008 as a company car for my wife and she took it from 35,000 miles to 104,000 using it mostly daily for about 3 years. Just keep on top of the usual - oil/filter change every year, suspension, brakes etc. Get one that has loads of attention and you are good to go. I've done most stuff myself over the years inc, brakes, new rads, all suspension arms, shocks, belts (quite easy!) water pump, exhaust box. I am currently working on replacing brake lines and the cats including O2 sensors and spark plugs. We did have a new roof fitted which I left to the experts! Hope that helps

@bugnut82 Жыл бұрын

@@jeffb9010 Yes, that really helps. Thanks!

@thefreedomguyuk 7 ай бұрын

I'm on your team. I own an early 986 & a 996. I usually drive the 986, as it is the better handling. You can drive the 986 faster in traffic and on country roads, as it is much better balanced. It does not get upset, which is a hallmark of all "911".

@retrogaming_loft Жыл бұрын

Keep doing what you are doing Matt. I love the variety, recent example being from the fabulous Kia Pride to the Boxster here. Continue to amaze and amuse us with the rich variety of cars. I look forward to watching this now to ease me into the weekend.

@furiousdriving Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Will do!

@terminal-velocity111 Жыл бұрын

Well said m8. I’ve a 2002 Boxster and thoroughly enjoyed this vid.

@andrewfarrow4699 Жыл бұрын

Love my 1998 2.5 . A year round car here in New Zealand. Not difficult or particularly expensive to work on and maintain. I guess the fact that we don't salt the roads helps makes quite a difference.

@andysalter4473 Жыл бұрын

I was never a fan of these until I had a go in one that had been left at a mates garage as he couldn't pay his bill, so just signed it over. Very impressed with the drive and the quality feel and if this the lower end of Porsche, then the big boys must fantastic! Cheers Matt.

@davidowen2859 Жыл бұрын

"Caramel leather! Its Savanna Beige. Had my 986 from new with said Savanna Beige and Ocean Blue metallic. The CD holder was an option. From memory about £400 a lot in 1999. Without it you just had a big gap. A friend of mine was most disappointed with the gap on his when he saw mine. The soft top could and still can be a pain in the arse. You were meant to lower it part way then crease the plastic window to make sure it folded nearly. Even after 24 years it still sounds great and drives lovely. Mine has never been out in the wet. Its nice to see a resurgence of interest in what is a great fun cheap little car.

@ianfrost3529 Жыл бұрын

My mate brought a Boxter 2.5 few years back for less than a £1000 It didn’t look like good reading It had no Mot was a cat D right off 21 owners and over 250k on the clock but had lots of history and photos of the damage. Long story short he still has the car it’s never missed a beat and he loves it. It’s been a great car for what he paid for it but could have gone horribly wrong.

@tz6414 Жыл бұрын

Who on earth sticks a badge on an airbag?

@secretsquirrel6718 9 ай бұрын

Nerds.Needs. It's like that garrish Ferarri sticker people put in the front 1/4 panels of their 348s. I just want to make sure everyone knows it's a ferarri😂. Or. Or... The add on plastic Porsche embossed Ricker panels they put on 914s.

@brightenupcc 2 ай бұрын

Absolute flogs like this video creator I guess

@scottishcarenthusiastsandtrain Жыл бұрын

Excellent review as always Matt, feel as if I have missed the boat with the Boxster these used to be quite cheap to buy but prices seem to have shot up recently for these.

@williamwales6619 Жыл бұрын

Lo Matt, whit ur ye doing in wan o those. Nailing my colours to the mast,I 've never driven one of those but that hasn't stopped me from admiring it. Thanks for the walk through and the video. Top marks. Mind you ah take it weel be raving about a Lada,Riva,Fso ,Trabant or Yugo on the next one. Happy Days. Oh i forgot the Proton. Mind you i have driven one of those and it aint the worst 👍 Later

@habsom1406 Жыл бұрын

I drove a 3.2s and the steering felt like a scalpel, so responsive and so much feedback but also beautifully weighted, nimble and chuckable, inspiring confidence at every turn. Effortless performance from that glorious flat six and planted sure footedness at all four corners.

@maxidyne Жыл бұрын

Love that raspy boxer sound! Another great review, love how you always find these gems. From a Pride to a Boxster, that's why I adore this channel. Never change that please.

@furiousdriving Жыл бұрын

I like to keep mixing things up, keeps it interesting!

@VinceWatches Жыл бұрын

I used to have these 18" wheels on my 2.5 when I got it. First thing to do is to bring back the OEM 17" wheels, it improved so much the driving experience and Porsche do not recommend the 18" upgrade on the 2.5 for good reasons, mine with E30 option had some strange reactions on the wet with the 18".

@Leathersladekitchen 9 ай бұрын

Weird eh? My 2.7 986.2 has Carrera 18”s from factory 🤷‍♂️

@jamesdecross1035 Жыл бұрын

Built by Valmet, formerly SAAB-Valmet of Finland, was the Porsche Boxer. They had the expertise in making soft-top cars, thanks to their experience of making almost all of the SAAB 900 cabriolets. All except the very earliest ones.

@mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm420 Жыл бұрын

Boxer? Are you thinking of Ferraris?

@thefreedomguyuk 7 ай бұрын

No, 986 was born and built in Stuttgart. A limited number were assembled in Uusikauppunki. It's those with an "U" in their VIN. Have you ever seen a 986 VIN with "U" ???

@thefreedomguyuk 7 ай бұрын

@@mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm420The M96 engine is a Boxer configuration

@mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm420 7 ай бұрын

@@thefreedomguyuk the M96 engine is indeed a boxer engine but it wasn't built by Valmet as the OP said.

@seancooke7332 Жыл бұрын

A lovely and completely unexpected little Porsche Boxster. Gorgeous interior on this beautiful design. Sounds glorious while tugging at the lead to get going.

@GadgetMart Жыл бұрын

I had the pleasure of one of these for a weekend, years ago. Fantastic car.

@luketrend1161 Жыл бұрын

Fried gold… nice Spaced reference. Great review, great car!

@MarkieC1990 Жыл бұрын

Always like the early boxsters, loved them as a kid, always wanted to drive one.

@andrewthompsonuk1 Жыл бұрын

They are a truly excellent car. Nice to see one with A/C , so many did not have it. Not sure I would want the mods but thats a personal preference.

@andrewfarrow4699 Жыл бұрын

The AC is knackered in my 1998 model. Does get a bit warm in the summer when the top is up.

@matt-beale Жыл бұрын

Great review, this particular example looks like somewhat of a rolling restoration project to me. I actually took a look at it myself online and its not very pretty and needs saving. But in saying that it could be a bargain if the reserve price is realistic.

@olliedann Жыл бұрын

Fun fact. I met up with the boss of Porsche, Wendelin Wiedeking, in 1997 and we went for a drive in his Boxter around Stuttgart.

@timprice5 Жыл бұрын

This one does look a little tired in areas from what I can see, but the 986/996 was never the best for interior in particular. I have a 3.2S 987 and it's a much nicer place to be, but a little more money of course. Pick of the range in my opinion (biased I appreciate) is a 2006 3.2 S. Has none of the bore scoring issues of the later 3.4 and none of the IMS issues of the earlier cars. A 2.7 is also a great buy.

@vincentlong8773 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely correct. I have driven all variants of the 986/7. 987 is a different car again...more room, better quality interior etc. I ended up with the 987 2.7. That was more due to finding a 3.2 that wasn't a bit of a dog was hard, and also the fact my 2.7 has an amazing history and all of the niggles of the 987, such a gearbox linkages, window regulators etc sorted. I'm in the UK, so the 2.7 is more than enough for 'B' roads.

@rponiarski Жыл бұрын

Had one about ten years ago. Great to drive, but the cost of maintenance was outrageous, even with a small independent shop. Still, that sound is epic...😃

@tonys1636 Жыл бұрын

Would assume most was labour cost even for a mid engined car access looks atrocious.

@bmwman1981 Жыл бұрын

That the problem with the boxster as they get older and more neglected the repairs cost more then the car is worth better off with a 911 much better car and it’s a real Porsche

@davidmoore5822 10 ай бұрын

I own #500, a first run 986. A truly beautiful piece of engineering used as a daily drive as it was designed for. Not flogged.

@tristanpage6805 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Don't know know why they are not more collectable

@michaeloshea7360 Жыл бұрын

Well done.... great review...

@paulie-Gualtieri. Жыл бұрын

I was working at a prestigious car dealership when these were current. I was very impressed, with the fit and finish, the quality of the interior, and the performance, even on the smaller engines, the 3.2 S, wasn't that far behind the 911, in terms of speed.

@furiousdriving Жыл бұрын

Id say a bigger engined Cayman is probably the best Porsche in the range

@luisluiscunha Жыл бұрын

My favorite car and car model in the world. Thank you!

@donnysweekendvanlifetravel7854 Жыл бұрын

Awesome car always liked these great vid matt

@furiousdriving Жыл бұрын

Whisper it, I thin these are better than 911s..

@barron204 Жыл бұрын

Porsche Challenge on PS1 was a great game back in the 90s. I wanted a Boxster because of the game. Unfortunately they are rare in my country and hard to find now. Would be nice to own one like this car here.

@bugnut82 Жыл бұрын

Where do you live? I live in California, so there are lots here. I was just visiting Taiwan, there are some there but more expensive and mostly all automatics. Also in Taiwan, they were all new, I want an older one.

@Mirage8v Жыл бұрын

Good vid as per usual! Personally not a fan of the regular Boxster. The S is fine, but the regular one just doesn't justify the price, performance wise. IIf I had to have one it would be a Sealgrey S with grey interior.

@chrisplummer5857 Жыл бұрын

I'm with you mate i had 2.5 boxer 1999 lovely car nice engine noise but was highly disappointed with the performance I had a bmw 3 litre cdm sport coupe at the same time and not being funny but it pissed all over the boxter performance wise.

@MrFlazz99 Жыл бұрын

Not having driven either of these, but in the matter of a nifty roadster, I can't help thinking of the Mazda MX-5. Yes, obviously less performance, but otherwise most of the same ingredients you want from a roadster (and half the price)? If I lived in a sunny country, either an MX-5 or one of these would be a dream - not sure of the relevance in Britain!

@paulrb894 Жыл бұрын

Good videos,. They could have washed it before the review and I hope they sort the red dash warning light before they sell it....

@tayne5009 Жыл бұрын

I don’t think you need to apologise for the state of the car, it looks awful in the auction photos. I enjoyed the video but the compost heap detailing, chav lights, shoddy subwoofer install and the metal badge stuck on the passenger airbag tell me that it’s been owned by the type of person I don’t want to buy a car from.

@jasoncornell1579 Жыл бұрын

Did u use the schnapps shelf?

@jstrangm 9 ай бұрын

Outstanding Matt!

@jimmyquinn9639 Жыл бұрын

I had a boxer 3.2s that’s the one to buy and another good video 🚘🚙🚗👍👍👍👍⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

@stevie007 Жыл бұрын

👌👌 Defo looking forward to this one mate 👌👌

@peterriggall8409 Жыл бұрын

Bidding Classics partnership seems to be working out well for you and us. Don’t really know much about Porsches. Have been for a ride in a 911, that’s as close as I have been. Would be happy with this model I reckon if I were in the market.

@martin1649 Жыл бұрын

The climate control panel, apart from the different shape buttons, really reminds me of the one used in older audis, like the 100/A6 C4, first gen A3, B5 a4. Did vw/audi add their touch (or the afformentioned parts-sharing) when designing the Boxster?

@cesarflores4166 9 ай бұрын

It’s a very good video🤟🏻u forgot to wash THE BOSXTER 😢

@thomasyoung4804 Жыл бұрын

You're just like me whilst driving 'ooh look at that *insert old / rare / unusual car here*!' It really annoys my Mrs - especially if we're mid-conversation!

@timdrain4027 5 ай бұрын

2004 Atlas Grey. Black interior. Six speed S. Lotta miles,114000. Love it.

@MGMutt Жыл бұрын

I believe that the 2 extra window ovals are where the rear window switches are on the 996. It's probably just to do with cost-cutting and them not wanting to make a whole new panel.

@habsom1406 Жыл бұрын

I thought they were for the heated seats option?

@MGMutt Жыл бұрын

@@habsom1406 from lookin at it further I think it's a little column A a little column B. The panel was used in the 996 for the windows and could be repurposed for the heated seats in the 986.

@vincentlong8773 Жыл бұрын

@@habsom1406 That is correct.

@brendankelly5913 Жыл бұрын

I have one and those 2 blanks are used for the heated seats.

@jonedgar5996 Жыл бұрын

That looks well ropey. Perhaps you should have chosen a better example. I love Boxsters but that one would put me off if I was considering buying one for the first time.

@mihaiserbanescu8676 Жыл бұрын

The only problem it has, and the reason why I went with the mk3 mx5, is Sadiq Khan and his ULEZ mumbojumbo.

@maxwelltaylor3084 Жыл бұрын

The missing switches were for electrically heated seats when fitted

@jasonk7072 Жыл бұрын

I like that gap between the dials and the top of the dash, a little bit of show car pizazz.

@kathykirby5837 Жыл бұрын

We had a 2002 3.2s. Nothing but ball-ache with it. Coolant loss, conked out in France, immobiliser issues, constant repairs. Cheap feeling interior. It was nippy, but I wouldn't have another Porsche in a hurry.

@davidhayes4814 Жыл бұрын

I guess that the nearest competitor at this price point was the Honda S2000. Great cars both …… Great times….

@fugawiaus Жыл бұрын

BMW Z4, mx5, merc slr etc quite a few competitors.

@ololiver92 Жыл бұрын

Daddy Doug should have got this!

@MajorKlanga Жыл бұрын

I think the Boxter's styling might have also been influenced by the 1992 Ghia Focus concept

@furiousdriving Жыл бұрын

just googled that - the most '90s concept car ever!

@njuham 10 ай бұрын

I had one of these in the mid 00's and even the porsche specialist in Cobham could never figure out why the battery went flat so I got rid of it and bought A3 instead.

@rimmersbryggeri Жыл бұрын

They are a direct replacement for the 914 really. That is at least the most simular predecssor.

@johnclarke2997 Жыл бұрын

How's the Rover P6 with the V8 doing ?

@furiousdriving Жыл бұрын

getting there, waiting on the garage

@kevinnye5132 Жыл бұрын

My Burritos 🌯 would fit perfectly in those door pockets Matt standing up on ends 😉. What a great looking car inside and out , love the CD storage and all my Barry Manilow , Harry Secombe and Tom Jones would fit perfectly and would buy the car just for that Matt , nice review 👌🏻.

@furiousdriving Жыл бұрын

And with the roof down you can share the joy of a Harry Secombe medley with the wider world

@kevinnye5132 Жыл бұрын

@@furiousdriving Oh wow Matt your obviously a fan of Harry’s , fan club of 2 😉

@crusinclassicslucas6218 Жыл бұрын

9:01 honk!

@JJHurst Жыл бұрын

I've owned a 986 S , great car but just didn't feel like a " special " place to sit , I think the 986 is showing it's age , it will become a classic but due to the numbers built it's going to be a long time before it reaches that status and will be just an" old car " for a long time . Bit like the BMW Z3 which on paper has all the ingredients to be a classic but was also just made in too higher numbers . Doesn't mean it isn't a great car though , especially the S which is genuinely quick and handles really well...

@Pmjs Жыл бұрын

The 997 also had scored cylinders.

@Mowser63 Жыл бұрын

Gen 1s….resolved with the Gen 2s

@vincentlong8773 Жыл бұрын

@@Mowser63 Pretty much only the 3.4s, and sorted with a slow release thermostat if caught before it started to score.

@Mowser63 Жыл бұрын

@@vincentlong8773 erm… 997s weren’t available with 3.4 engines… they were either 3.6 or 3.8 (as mine was) and I can assure you, bore scoring was a thing on Gen 1 models. Believe me… I know ☺️

@vincentlong8773 Жыл бұрын

@@Mowser63 I am talking about the 987, not the 997.

@bugnut82 Жыл бұрын

I am looking at the 986 2.5 models. How are they, besides less power? Scored cylinders too?

@Strike86 Жыл бұрын

Contrary to popular belief, this is the car that saved Porsche, NOT the Cayenne. It sold almost exactly the same numbers as the Cayenne and was launched six years earlier.

@christineayres7199 Жыл бұрын

You can get a good Boxster for £5 grand nowadays a lot of car for the money but i cant afford it as petrol is so expensive

@tonys1636 Жыл бұрын

Wouldn't do for you Matt as doesn't have a tea shelf.

@furiousdriving Жыл бұрын

Id find a way to make it work!

@temedzu Жыл бұрын

All girls will be loving it.

@davidminns9799 Жыл бұрын

Underated car Matt! Only those who haven't driven 1 call it a hairdresser car!! As others have said your content is so diverse loving it all👍

@brightenupcc 11 ай бұрын

I like you gave it a go but please do your research more thoroughly to avoid spreading misinformation. Pinky Lai had no input into the design of the 986. Grant Larson’s design was chosen over other submissions including Lai’s. Additionally, the idea of a more affordable Porsche was the brainchild of Horst Marchart (R&D chief), not the then CEO Wendelin Weideking. Toyota consultants contributed to a more efficient manufacturing process at Porsche that cut production time per car by 40%. The shared parts idea for 986/996 was something Porsche had already chosen to embark on.

@roygardiner2229 Жыл бұрын

Boot, please 🙂.

@FE4R_KhD Жыл бұрын

U could have washed the thing matey!

@furiousdriving Жыл бұрын

I said I tried but couldnt get onto any of the car washes

@Snarfcat Жыл бұрын

I am confused by this video, Porsche have always had cheaper models in their line up.. Not sure when they only sold expensive cars ...

@billgriffiths1685 Жыл бұрын

Yipee I'm 1093rd

@mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm420 Жыл бұрын

The aftermarket metal badge on the passenger airbag is not only ugly, but stupid and dangerous.

@muffinman4353 Жыл бұрын

Good car, the only problem was the IMS bearing...... make sure you replace it if you're buying 99' through 06'.

@bugnut82 Жыл бұрын

I thought I read the 99 had the dual row?

@dennisdaniels5991 Жыл бұрын

The 99 had the dual row IMS bearing, less than 1% failure rate.

@carfella7994 Жыл бұрын

There's nothing more expensive than a cheap Porsche!

@TG-pd3ft Жыл бұрын

Yikes the wheels are hideous!

@user-bu2en3cl6s 6 ай бұрын

I hear a lot of people say how bad the interior is on this car. These are not intelligent people.

@kaga1310 Жыл бұрын

Is it a british behavior to put food and cups of tea on the dashboard?

@furiousdriving Жыл бұрын

If you stop to eat on the way somewhere

@willvanhouten8998 Жыл бұрын

It hurts everytime he says "Porsh"

@thefreedomguyuk 7 ай бұрын

Why did you stick that ugly badge in the dash trim leather ? 😮 You know nothing about Porsche! 986 is NOT a baby. It's the Father of the entire modern Porsche bloodline. 996 was literally born out of the 986. In fact, it's not only a platform share, around 70% of 996 components were taken straight from 986.