I think you are being extra critical. You cannot buy a fifteen year old car and complain it doesn’t have features which were not even in existence then. The 987 is so much value for the money these days - I have had mine seven years and love it.
@robertjanspoor52964 жыл бұрын
Ha same for me Alan, By the way, I do own my 987 3.4 S also for 7 years now, after driving a 986 for one year . Still convinced it is the best car for the Buck eh... Euro 🤓
@ericwsmith77224 жыл бұрын
Its got cup holders..... but lost the ash tray
@charleslu70443 жыл бұрын
15 years, 150,000 miles here
@ruimpinho3 жыл бұрын
@@robertjanspoor5296 Biggest difference between 986 and 987? Apart from looks and interior? How different does it drive (being the 3.4S)?
@janrehak8524 жыл бұрын
Maan, if this is everything wrong you've found on it, I go ahead and buy it :-))
@samgarner56934 жыл бұрын
I think you are bang on with most of those. Another thing that winds me up is how big the doors are and trying to clamber out in tight car parks. And it annoyed me that there was no LSD so I had one fitted for a bit more “drama”
@be14414 жыл бұрын
Good point! I'd forgotten about that. Also lsd is a good addition, definitely needed 👌
@QuintonTV4 жыл бұрын
The world isn't ready for 2 Bens. 🤣
@posniknelb61143 жыл бұрын
When i drove my friends 987.1 s it didnt feels as fast as my 3.0i z4 which suprised me to be honest having an extra 45 to 50 bhp over the z4.Even so,I still love the boxster, although the ims issue scares the pooh out of me.
@gjonno3 жыл бұрын
Don’t worry about it. The IMS issue is greatly exaggerated and it’s unlikely to happen after all these years anyway. I’ve had 2 987 Boxsters and covered 150k miles in them. No major issues and great cars.
@CarsofGlasgow4 жыл бұрын
@2:19 defo my favourite!! Great work/editing Ben!
@MrJycken834 жыл бұрын
Tinting the fog lights would look awesome I think, I would recommend to change the bulbs to LED’s in normal bulb socket, just to get that more white more like the headlights tone to them
@iskillcorn14 жыл бұрын
Great video mate! 2 x Ben’s 😳 it’s magic!!
@fxlltxtsearch Жыл бұрын
Its actually hilarious that you’re complaining about the manual lock for the automated soft top. What a horrible nit pick, it’s literally the perfect minimal, analog mechanism 😂
@Moorzo834 жыл бұрын
Genius idea to use the cupholder as a phone mount
@gsk51612 жыл бұрын
More like common sense.
@user-qf4zs6qj4c4 жыл бұрын
I recently got one of these (well, the 2.7) and solved the audio in issue with a Mr 12Volt bluetooth adapter velcroed to the side of the cd changer in the frunk. Swap the fibre optical cable from changer to adapter, run a fused power supply to the battery and it fired straight up. The track select knob on the CDR24 even works. Biggest PITA I've found so far is the daft protruding buttons on the key remote which keep opening the boot lids when it's in my pocket. Other than that, love it!
@tchenku4 жыл бұрын
What?! I've never heard of this. Does it work for the Bose system? I've always hated the idea of dropping $1200 just to have a modern double DIN setup.
@derekporter662 жыл бұрын
can an aftermarket head unit not work?
@PaulHawkins874 жыл бұрын
The sounding horn in the frunk has got me several times, usually as the bonnet closes on my head due to weak gas struts. Double whamy...
@be14414 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂
@thomastalks38414 жыл бұрын
Awesome video! Love the Duo of Bens!! :D Gave you a big thumbs up!
@WebExploror8 ай бұрын
The interior is in amazing condition. Where did you find a 2005 Baxter Is that condition?
@KennyRavelo4 жыл бұрын
One of the nicest 987 Boxsters I've ever seen! Gorgeous
@KennyRavelo4 жыл бұрын
Not sure if it's the same on Boxsters, but for my 987 Cayman the hazard lights blink twice when the car locks and once when it unlocks, so I haven't had any issues being able to tell if it's locked or not that way.
@TheYjmfan4 жыл бұрын
Hi Ben, I know exactly what you mean about the key I have that thought myself, oh and if you want rear wheel drama get yourself a 930 911 turbo 😁 I used to have an old 911 that was rear end bad, in comparison I much prefer the Boxster far superior to drive.
@PKmode3 жыл бұрын
Doesn't ever break traction? LOL. You're doing it wrong, dude. I slide mine around ALL THE TIME. Passengers always leave with a grin ear to ear.
@n1kpas4 жыл бұрын
i think maybe you like the car too much to share its true weaknesses..You didnt even mention: the IMS, the pilling-off sticky paint of the interior, the super expensive window/roof rubber seals, the foggy headlights, the wear on the rear sides of the soft-top, the bushes which need replacement in all these cars, the issues of these engines and many more things. I love the car btw :P
@eddherring49724 жыл бұрын
IMS non issue you mean? Facts are: 1) Original issue affected around 10% of all cars 911 and Boxster/Cayman with the majority being the single row 996 & 986. 2) Of that 10% around 8% were fixed by recall leaving 0.002 outstanding. Of which some will have had the bearing replaced by later owners, of course some vehicles will have had their IMS replaced several times as vehicles change hands over their lifetime. So you could probably make that figure 0.001 remaining 3) The majority of vehicles which are stored for very long periods and have ultra low mileage are most likely to fail because the parts on them are around 20 years old, way past their expected shelf life. This leaves the bearing more likely to fail a brief explanation is below: When stationary the IMS bearing which is sealed for life and contains its own grease for lubrication sits semi submerged in engine oil. The oil very slowly dissolves the seals of the ball bearing races in the IMS bearing as neither the oil or the bearing is moving just sitting for months on end. The worn seals allow the oil to penetrate the seal and when the vehicle is eventually driven the grease is slowly washed away until you have a bearing which appears sealed but actually contains a little oil and no grease. The grease packs out the spaces between the bearings and the spaces between the bearings and the races. With it gone the bearings don’t receive enough lubrication from the oil and they start to rub, getting pitted and eventually flakes start to come off. Eventually the bearings are so worn that they are no longer spherical and the wear rate increases until eventually the rough ball bearings push the bearing seal on the IMS bearing and the bearing fails. This causes the ball bearings to scatter into the engine and the timing chains to slacken off. Result is catastrophic engine failure. This is why you should check the oil filter for metal fragments at each oil change and service the oil and filter approximately every 5 to 8 thousand miles. 4) The original double row bearings were changed to single row because A) the double row was noisy B) because they suffered from snapped timing chains. 5) When the IMS bearing issue was found, point 4B was the reason they didn’t just go back to the noisier double row bearings but re-engineered the single row bearing into a sturdier component. So if you don’t want the thrill of a 170mph mid engined sports car for £5000 because there is the tiniest chance of your engine failing then walk away. Or be sensible and check the receipts, go for higher mileage, check for recent servicing not likely from Porsche but from a Porsche specialist. It wouldn’t be unreasonable for an owner to change their own oil and filter though. Do your checks and if in doubt walk away, go to the next one. Finally, most people are scared stiff that their engine will suffer IMS bearing failure so they have had them changed. Imagine typing illness symptoms into Google and you understand they hype that after market sellers are putting out about IMS bearings. You’re so unlikely to have it happen because previous owners have taken care of it.
@trevorgarrett76022 жыл бұрын
@@eddherring4972 where did you get this 8% fix rate?? Also 10% minus 8% (highly doubtful) still leaves a minimum of 2% failure rate.
@jackq10862 жыл бұрын
I have a 2005 too, and generally I love it, I don't know if I could come up with 5. But I agree, I hate the key because it's SO DAMN BIG. I know that's kind of a modern car thing (I'm coming from a 944 so the Boxster feels very "new" to me). And another "modern" car gripe is that it beeps and dings WAAAAAYYYY too much. Yes, I know my seatbelt isn't fastened, now shut up. 😁
@wernerdanler2742 Жыл бұрын
Sop whining! You're lucky to have a Boxter. If it were a zed4 the rooflock, which is hydraulic, would be leaking oil all over you. It looks good in black. Oh ya, if your radio has a tape player, you can get a tape cartridge with a wire that will plug into your phone. I used one on my 98 Volvo and it worked well. I plugged the power cord into a cigarette lighter adaptor.
@be1441 Жыл бұрын
It’s called content
@wernerdanler2742 Жыл бұрын
@@be1441 I know. I was just teasing you. Did you have a pre-purchase inspection done? Any problems with bore scoring or the IMS bearing?
@be1441 Жыл бұрын
@@wernerdanler2742 never had a pre purchase inspection done 😬 given my track record with cars, I probably should… 🔥
@ivanmihanovic54434 жыл бұрын
Awesome video 🚀Hope to see more from you two guys Ben&Ben😂😂🏁🏁 brilliant idea mate haha
@teamground02296 ай бұрын
I was getting annoyed by your whining about details that seem trivial. Then at the end you take a case of Bud out of the frunk. We're all good now Ben!
@be14416 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching
@johnflaherty41286 ай бұрын
If you think that cars ugly...you must live in a house without mirrors...lol
@fxlltxtsearch Жыл бұрын
I will agree i feel like i have to rev up to 3000 just to keep up with hyundai suv’s and dodge caravans
@garrymartin38044 жыл бұрын
Nice vid some cheap led bulbs off ebay sorts the candle bulb problem done on my Cayman way nicer
@tamimhossain66824 жыл бұрын
You are great, good video. Best of luck! :)
@Adils_Home4 жыл бұрын
I've watched both your videos, very informative, thank you.... I'm looking at a 2006 Boxster S hopefully after Lockdown in S. A.
@be14414 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching 🙌
@daysofgrace29343 жыл бұрын
The roof button is good if you have children. They will press the button when you're not looking and try to bring the roof down when you're doing 30+. To be honest, just change up at 5000RPM once the engine is warm. It's a sports car rev it man. As for the radio the Gen 2 came with a phone conn for my iPhone but I'm sure you could go after-market with head-unit, amp and speakers. Check out Focal.
@ElvisCarReviews4 жыл бұрын
Nice ride
@owenyates17774 жыл бұрын
i like your video keep up the good work
@be14414 жыл бұрын
Appreciate it 😁
@owenyates17774 жыл бұрын
@@be1441 i might end up buying a porsche boxster s because i we be selling my 350z:)
@ericwsmith77224 жыл бұрын
1998 Boxster 1 power , 2 interior its loaded with this ... sandpaper finish like plastic parts , impossible to clean 3 engine compartment not easily accessible..its a process 4. top has been problematic ( making #3 even worse ) 5.cup holders,, a cheesy add on that "clips" to the A/C vents and lack of any kind of inside storage for small items , no glove box and a very small and aux ward center consul ...also cover in a sand paper like finish
@mrglaister3937 Жыл бұрын
Have you got a link to the fm stereo thingy please,pick my car up Saturday 😊
@jwb4bb4 жыл бұрын
Subscribed for more Ben and Ben episodes.
@DennisFang14 жыл бұрын
Everyone praises these cup holders, and I mean they look cool but I just feel they’re needlessly complicated? it can be like five steps to get them out. You press on the centre, the whole thing goes down, you press on the left cup holder, it comes out, then the right one, it comes out, and then you close the centre. Idk, I find it really annoying but it’s probs just me lol
@nathangregory_4 жыл бұрын
WOW, you have one hell of a sweet looking Boxster S. I'm about to pull the trigger (I'm in America) on a 2007 Boxster S (Manual Transmission) with 22k in miles for around 27k. Thoughts?? By the by..You and Joel create some very good content on your videos that we all can learn from. Also, why did BMW and the Porsche place their cup holders so damn high in both cars? Your asking for a disaster because the content of your drink, (Coffee) WILL spill all over your interior. We're talking about a Greman made cars and the engineers thought that would be a perfect place? Wrong. You need to get a third party cup holder that you can place at the center gravity of the car. Foolishness!!!
@be14414 жыл бұрын
Go for it and enjoy it pal 😁
@MK-su6eg3 жыл бұрын
Do it, I did 2006 s boxster, and I love it, living in Hawaii kinda makes it easier for the top down and views are outstanding and awesome, sunset, rainbow, stars and moon 24 7,yearlong, can't beat it, thanks!
@travels-il1ih3 жыл бұрын
Hi Ben, have you modified this? Looks lowered...might just be the grass. Awesome alloys - love the videos. I'm actively looking for a 987 to buy in the next month....looking for a 3.2s in black...seems to be more lower mileage and cleaner 2.7s around at the moment
@be14413 жыл бұрын
Yes was lowered by 35mm
@jankreuzzieger77343 жыл бұрын
BT was around and you can solve your Bluetooth issues with www.porsche.com/international/accessoriesandservice/classic/genuineparts/producthighlights/pccm/ or some aftermarket option
@michaelduplessis75973 жыл бұрын
Why don’t you change the bumper to a cayman bumper? Looks good on a boxster, also zunsport grills
@eddherring49724 жыл бұрын
Slightly nervous that you want to get sideways on the roads, I hope you’re not in or near Essex, if you are a public announcement about when you’re driving would be useful.
@ericwsmith77224 жыл бұрын
Well thats the problem.....it wont give you a little hint your pushing it to far, with a little bit of rear "kick" . It will go from holding to full 180 on you....Ummm so I have heard
@theworldsyourlobster15834 жыл бұрын
Right I’m off to Tesco to get some shopping , do I go in the boxster or the Prius ?? Arrr as I’m doing mum and dads shopping because they are in isolation I think taking the boxster is the best idea as can separate the shopping mums in the frunk and my Stella and burgers in the boot :-) Stay safe ....
@be14414 жыл бұрын
The perfect essentials getter 😂
@starek17013 жыл бұрын
Upgrade to the 981, I think all your issues are fix in that model.
@vintagetrk2 жыл бұрын
Theres only two things I dont like about that car. 1: The steering wheel is on the wrong side. 2: It's not a BMW Z4.
@olivarrr1384 жыл бұрын
You need these for the front: nemesisuk.com/products/led-driving-light-spars-for-cayman-987-1-2005-08-nem3001
@be14414 жыл бұрын
They look great 😍 but I think that's a Cayman bumper
@eddherring49724 жыл бұрын
Ben Rayne fit a Boxster/Cayman 997.2 front bumper and light spars. If you mesh the intakes you may suffer from overheating unless the mesh is quite fine.
@michaelduplessis75973 жыл бұрын
Why are you bothered about the music, listen to the engine?
@thefilmandmusic Жыл бұрын
Headlights useless…I put a Panasonic system in mine car play the lot … IMs bearing , .but the car is wonderful…
@tonythereal39014 жыл бұрын
Love from Taiwan 🇹🇼
@alangreen_za4 жыл бұрын
starts at 02:40
@adamsangels9874 Жыл бұрын
Yeah I like to break traction an head for my local tree
@ccw58864 жыл бұрын
One thing to hate...Its not a 911. Nice but when I had my 987 I just couldn't afford the 911. that has been rectified. the 987 is a good car though
@be14414 жыл бұрын
Yes I loved it 👌
@r.b81293 жыл бұрын
Nonsense. I've had both. 987 is better drivers car.
@adamsangels98743 жыл бұрын
Starts at 2.43
@jackierai3074 жыл бұрын
Does it have a spare tire
@be14414 жыл бұрын
Nope just a tyre repair kit
@eddherring49724 жыл бұрын
986 has a spare tyre, 996 has a collapsible spare and they are a work of genius when you inflate them. If the car has a spare it’s stored vertically in the frunk in front of the battery. You can remove it in favour of a can of foam but it’s part of the weight distribution.
@normalviewer7404 жыл бұрын
You could get a cigarette lighter FM Transmitter
@be14414 жыл бұрын
I did in the end 👌
@normalviewer7404 жыл бұрын
Ben Rayne yessss! I love my FM Transmitter. Gonna probably trade my E36 M3 for a 2005 987, thanks for the videos on the car. Stay safe
@CarsofGlasgow4 жыл бұрын
Frunk or Froot?
@be14414 жыл бұрын
Definitely frunk 😂
@CarsofGlasgow4 жыл бұрын
@@be1441 haha :P
@machineslave33 жыл бұрын
Budweiser is terrible.
@maxcarter9704 жыл бұрын
So.... there’s pretty much nothing wrong with it
@cjbarber10943 жыл бұрын
why would i drive under 3000 rpm.... lol
@leonardvernon71766 ай бұрын
Clap clap annoying!!! Clap clap
@be14416 ай бұрын
👏🏻👏🏻
@Sabre_Wulf14 жыл бұрын
1 thing i hate about this video.. the music... see ya