How is it compared to the BMW z4 e85? I have a 3.0 SI Sport model and would like to maybe get a boxster or even stretch to a s2000 as it'll never lose any value. Cheers

In Australia these start at around $20,000 and up. Motor goes and that money is gone. $3000 pound is less then $6000 aus

I bought my first 911 SC at age 25 from an ex racing driver by the name of Nick Faure. I owned her for about 3 years thereafter but ended up selling her for a Mangusta. Not long after that, as much as I enjoyed the Mangusta, I had to have a 911 again. It took me a while to find the right car but I have owned 911's ever since and other than adding different cars to the stable I have not been without an air-cooled 911 and I'm now 57. They are an addiction.

I went the opposite way; I had a 2000 Boxster S and moved in to MX5 ownership via a NC and now an ND RF. The Boxster was awesome, and in many ways I still regret selling it. But here in Australia the running costs are quite a bit higher than in the UK. A 986 will set you back more than double the UK prices you cited, and a 987 more like 3 times the cost. I live in Perth, and there are only a couple of specialists who can work on them. Mine needed new front suspension bushings and new timing chain guides; so my friendly specialist said while that was being done it was sensible to change the original IMS bearing too. Total estimated cost? $10000, or around 5500 quid. I only paid $14000 for the whole car. Yes, they are beautiful, and characterful, and look amazing; but my ND is pretty much as fast as my auto Boxster S was, and handles better too. And there's a hidden issue with owning a Boxster that I didn't consider when I bought mine. When anyone asks what you drive, you open your mouth....and it doesn't matter whether you say "Porsche" or "Boxster", you are going to sound like a wanker. Great review, as always.

I bought my 83 in 2011 with ~250k miles from my step-father who bought it in '84. It continues it's life as a daily driver after a engine and trans rebuild, now at ~320k. If I'm selling my 911, something terrible has happened...

Have fun but dont quit your day job.

I think the 911 you drove was lowered. Normally they are extremely comfy. And looking at it, it stands a bit too low on the wheels.

Two questions… will they donut when it’s cold, wet n greasy & what’s the cheapest way to make one look cool?

Really liked this video and agree with many other comments about how professional it was 😊. As a 3.4 Boxster S owner I do admit that Bore scoring is always in the tiny back place of my mind but in addition to video you referenced from Jay and Hartech, The PorscheClub of USA did a great series on the causes and how you can drive it and minimise the risk of it happening. As a result I’ve done 135k miles with smiles to date and have no doubt my car will do 200k+ without that problem occurring

I get why you couldn't push this particular car, but the magic of a 911 is in hustling one down a b-road near the limit. So you ought to find one you can actually drive before saying they're overvalued. Running up through the gears on a straight road isn't what it's about.

mate you are a cool guy. stop being so defensive we are with you.

We had a E30 BMW 325. That too had no power steering - and the electronics for the straight-6 are just enough to make it better, but not enough to be troublesome. But it did not need power steering - for anything other than parking, it was correctly weighted, and precise, and fun. And that engine - the BMW small-6 has that sound. However, tinworm ate the rear body, and we had to lose it.

Good review - an unusual one, which made it all the more interesting. Next Porsche for you to try should be a Cayman!

As a 60+ who is 18months into 2.5 ownership, you were absolutely spot on in all respects. You did forget to mention the benefit of a throttle cable 😂😂😂(see my comment on your 911 video last month) - Channel is going from strength to strength👍

Had a v60 D2 2013. Had problems with the windscreen loosening in the top, and alarm going off, known problems...otherwise it was great, would have gone with a "proper" volvo engine, D3 minimum.

The 987 is a much better car and not that much more to buy, it's been reengineered by 90%. Interior is much better- controls dash & pedal pressure much improved.

15:03 well... I also like/ love Porsche... but tbh, you can do 60k mls easily in any Honda Civic from that age. Or a Toyota Corola. The Japan Cars from that age are bullet proof.

I got a 997.1 as my first Porsche and loved it as a Daily driver 8 years ago. Then went air-cooled with a 1985 Carrera 3 years ago. I couldn't imagine daily the air cooled, but as a Sunday / occasional car it's in another league for feeling special. Go 996 or 997 for a daily though.

These are great cars - you just have to move past a known known - best served to turn wrenches on your own vehicle and save $1000s on parts and labor 🤷🏽‍♂️

Good luck with the future of the channel, I think you will do well. Very nice honest review. John

I feel like your production quality is on point. It does not have that highend super edited 'tv' feel, but also not a low quality homemade feel. It is somewhere cozy in between. I really like it.

Well done, very well rounded and sensible review I'd say. I've just bought a high miles 2.7 (155k), with history, hardtop, nice spec and looks honest / straight / original. Paid £3600. I'm going to defuse the IMS bearing with a kit, fit a new crank seal and just inspect the clutch and flywheel. If within tolerance they can go back in on basis that if they have issues later they won't leave me stranded or grenade the engine. Overall, the idea is to put in about £1500 plus DIY time and have a well sorted sports-car for tiny money. Out of interest, the car was nearly £40k new, that's over £70k in today's money. Btw, I prefer the 986 to the 987 as it's a little more compact and has a more classic / quirky interior. For me, the 987 looks pretty meh and no different to a Mondeo of the period: all those silver painted bits!

Nice work Jimmy! Excited for that DeLorean vid ⏰🛞🔥

Enjoyed this, subbed.

You crack me up 😂😂 love it

I own both early ie air cooled 911's and a 996 Made multiple cross country trips with my air cooled 911's, the now I only drive the 996 or my 928 GT on long distance trips

I didn't watch but I'll answer your question. It's like a really expensive Volkswagen Beetle that still leaks oil like sieve and only impresses other Porsche owners.

I’m a rare Porchephile who dislikes the sound of the air cooled 6s. The older 4s were sweet but these sound like a troll gargling gravel. Love everything else though.

I appreciate the MX-5 comparisons. And it's true, precision and soul are different.

Bought a 2004 Accord 2.2 i-CTDi with 5-speed recently, with supposedly 173k km on it, and i feels that the clutch is about to go soon(ish)... on the other hand, before... I had Seat Toledo 1.9 TDi (81 kw), and when I bought it, I thought right of the bat, it's clutch is about to go... and it went from 2017 to this date, with 100k km on my own driving... Should I change the clutch and that darn dual-mass flywheel now, or wait till it fails... which I don't want?... :D

I’ve owned mine for 12 years now….I need an estate car but I can’t bring myself to trade my Swift Sport in…I might just keep it and put it in storage if I can.

Is the 997 much cheaper in the UK, though?

Do you get much negative attention in this? I have a 987.2 and live in the same area as you’re driving in this video. It’s seriously disliked by chav pedestrians. Often get a word that rhymes with “anchor” shouted at me when I have the roof down in any built up area with an accompanying death stare. Not driving fast, playing music or doing anything that would provoke it 😅

So great seeing my car presented so professionally. Really cracking video. Here's to many more.

Yayyyy he's back!! Great video and loving there's more in the pipeline! There's a lot to be said for a cheap boxster - might look into bore scoring my bank account next year

I chose the E89 because it’s mostly my partner’s daily and only occasionally my weekend car. The E85/E86 and MX-5 NC weren’t as dramatic as our previous NA and weren’t refined enough to justify the compromise. I was really tempted to buy a 986, but I’m tired of old project cars that need constant attention. I think a 987.2 might be a good idea in the future, but it’s definitely a step up in price.

A fab reviewer of a fab car. Still miss my Jag xkr but my Leaf os electric and that has to be the way forward. Doesn’t it?!

A fab reviewer of a fab car. Still miss my Jag xkr but my Leaf os electric and that has to be the way forward. Doesn’t it?!

I’ve also heard you’ve got something a little fruity to review quite soon,🤔now that should make a good watch, promise not to scare you too much, well perhaps a little 😂

Best automotive reviewer on KZfaq by a country mile, you sir are brilliant and give such an honest review, just brilliant 👍🏼

Smart new hair cut lad. Great review, has me wanting to scratch the flat 6 itch!

🙌 love these videos

Do you need a tune for a back box delete?

I like Porsches 911 but sure the noise of that specific air cooled engine is nothing sexy, quite the opposite in fact. Very metalic, the opposite of the V12 this group (VW) has much later developped for other of their sport cars such as Lamborghini.

Had 5 totally boring in my opinion..... The water cooled are way more user friendly and less expensive. Fun car i guess but the prices are just out of control that one reason i sold all of mine

What does it cost to bim the tank and how many miles do you get? 😊

996 is the best

The 911 is the postman’s 928. Look it up

I saved up years to do a project so this is a bit unfair because most people don't have 10K lying around but, the first thing I did was the BBR stage two turbo conversion and Yellow Speed coilovers. It's a complete animal. 300 at the fly and 270 to the wheels and it was worth every penny.

Have you tried an alfa 159 SW? Curious to know what you think about the driving differences. Practicality wise they are about the same.