Should You Buy a PORSCHE BOXSTER? (2016 3.4 S Test Drive & Review)
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The Porsche Boxster has been around for a quarter of a century. They're a familiar sight on the roads. Today I'm in a 2016 3.4 Boxster S to see what they're like. Its a lovely spring day in the High Peak area, so let's go!
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The rant in the first minute of this video is SO TRUE. Some people just can’t be happy for you and I don’t understand it
That's such a hairdresser comment.
You probably dont give a shit but if you are stoned like me atm then you can stream all of the new movies on InstaFlixxer. Have been streaming with my gf recently :)
@Tommy Gerald definitely, I've been using instaflixxer for since november myself :)
@Tommy Gerald Definitely, I've been using instaflixxer for since november myself :D
yes you have a shit car, oh this guy sucks he have a shit car, you finaly get a nice car, this guy suks who he thinks he is for sure he is paying that in a lease loool
I've owned a 2014 981 Boxster S PDK/Chrono for 5 years now.
I'd definitely recommend the lightning fast PDK dual clutch, but ensure to fit the alloy "Sports steering wheel" (£1,000 Porsche retro fit) which comes with the big alloy flappy paddles. The steering wheel in the video has the "up/down" buttons which are fiddly to use. It is money well spent, and is a joy to use when flipping through the gears, or just let PDK fire through the gears on your behalf. I've always been a "manual" guy" but would never again buy a manual after driving a PDK. Get full leather of you can, then when the top is up, there really is a marvellous expensive, feel good smell to the car.
With regard to mpg, I get around 20 mpg, and you won't get any more if you like to blip the throttle occasionally. Don't bother with the sports exhaust.. it just adds annoying pops, and the standard exhaust sound is superb as it is.
Some say Chrono it is an expensive clock, but it is far more than that. It comes with launch control, adds a "sport plus" button, firms up the transmission mounts, and has loads of driving stats/charts on the display (track lap times). All of this improves the standing start acceleration immensely. All UK reviews (I've yet to see a Uk performance "test" on a PDK with launch control), have constantly reiterated the same "5 second" figures, but these are for manuals, or they simply haven't tested them. My theory is that Porsche have put pressure on car mags to hide the performance of the PDK/Chrono version as it clearly treads on the 911's toes. For the "launch control version".. 981 S with Chrono, Porsche quoted 0-60 in 4.6 in their brochures, but all tests put it just above 4 seconds with launch control. This will throw you back in your seat. It is a very fast car, and Porsche always position it's performance exactly the same as the base, PDK/Chrono launched 911, but no more, as that would be really bad PR for 911. Porsche can't allow that. But, as I say, to do it you need the S with PDK and Chrono launch control.
Here are some 0-60 & 1/4 mile test figures for the PDK/Chrono Boxsters:
981 S Boxster (6 cyl) 7A 4.2 sec 12.7 sec @ 111 mph Car and Driver
981 S Boxster (6 cyl) 7A 4.2 sec 12.7 sec @ 109.7 mph Motor Trend
981 GTS Boxster (6 cyl) 7A 4.1 sec 12.6 sec @ 109.7 mph Road & Track (GTS has just 10bhp extra)
A major appeal of this car is that it screams to nearly 8,000 revs - a fantastic noise under hard acceleration - especially with the top down. It is all very well listening to some videos showing an exhaust at idle, but a totally different exepience being in the cabin with the car hits those high revs. I've never experienced anything like it in another car. For example, I've driven several (2014 to 2019) 911s at Porsche Silverstone, and they just do not produce such an exciting noise - they are somehow just not as thrilling.
The 981 Boxster was a major step forward. It is best described as a mid engined 911. The interior is virtually identical, as are many of the car components. The major difference I'd say is that the 911 is unshakeable around corners (the Boxster is still superb in corners) but the Boxster is so much more thrilling, so much more fun. Maybe it's the open top/mid engine combination, with the wonderful sounding engine that does it. For me, if you want open top, the Boxster looks better than the 911. Whatever it is, I could have have a 911, but chose the Boxster instead. I'd suggest to anyone, drive them both back to back.
One final point, the replacement 718 is a 4 cylinder, but the joy of this car really is the 6 cylinder engine. Both cars are identical, other than some repositioned vents and a few minor changes to the lights and a band along the back. Once again, drive both back to back.
Absolutely right, I have a 987 gen one which I love but on the look out for a 981 2.7 with PDK
‘The sort of view a gynaecologist would be used to’....Absolutely hilarious, love it Matt nice work
Cheers!
The Gyno joke is your best yet!
Have to agree! That might mean I don’t have to listen to the other car reviews?!
Yes, but when doing gyno jokes make sure you use a pregnant pause for perfect comic timing
Your comments about the English are so true! I have an S2000, people are so jealous, call you a wanker etc, whereas as I drive through France other people smile, wave, give you a thumbs up and so on. If I drive with the roof down and sunglasses on I’m regarded as a show of and a poseur. Not everyone I grant you, but on the whole we are a nation who are jealous of one another.
I have one of these and love it. One of the best cars I’ve owned
The Automatic gearbox has come along way over the years,and should not be dismissed, they are brilliant.
Yes they have and Porsches especially so. If I had the opportunity though I'd still go manual. Just that more involving to drive for this type of car. With Sport Chrono (of the right model) Porsches will rev match on shifting which is perfect for those of us with two left feet.
Even the original late 90s boxsters tiptronic was pretty awesome
Great gearboxes for sure …. But they shouldn’t be in a sports car, aimed purely at driving pleasure
@@m60kaf tiptronic is fine and if you pull away with your belt on it comes off automatically.
Hello, Great video. I've had a 981 Boxster S for 8 years. I've done just over 83k miles and loved every one of them. Mine is my only car, so I do use it daily, in all weather conditions, including snow. Servicing is 20k miles or 2 years, the average cost of servicing is £700. I would normally change my car after 5 years but, this car is so good I am keeping it. People who mock it have never driven one, when they do, they understand.
Exactly! I agree
Last year I seriously looked at getting one, I had a 944 when I was in my 20’s so expected the usual nonsense remarks and sure enough the guys at work would comment with the usual drivel ...and after a while I just got annoyed and barked ‘Mate you drive a diesel f*cking fiesta worth less than a iPhone ... maybe wind your neck in a bit eh?’ It’s amazing how many folks with sh*t cars want to slag these off out of .. as you put it pure jealousy! Another great video, love seeing the channel grow, keep up the good work fella! 👍🏻
Only guys who can’t afford a Porsche make those jokes...
Hairdressers car
I drive a white mx 5 I laugh in the face of hairdresser jokes 💪
As an owner of a 987 I’m already a convert and can live with the comments. I hope to upgrade when the current situation passes so thanks for the upload. Keep safe.
Just say to the "Poor man's hairdresser Porsche" clique:
"Oh, which Porsche do you drive?"
Yeah exactly
Brilliant 👍🏼
At 58 years old and had many cars over the years including two Maserati and two Ferraris I bought my first Porsche a year ago.
987.1 Boxster S Tiptronic and love it granted it's not a paddle shift F1 transmission that I had in my 360 Modena or Maserati 4200 but for value for money and quality that I feel beats the Italians it's Brilliant.
A car that I really want to get into and drive all the time especially living in France near Le Man's it's a special car indeed.
@Socks With Sandals
: exactly!
Also there's: "What's the difference between a Porsche and a porcupine?"
Answer: "I don't have a porcupine".
@@simongchadwick the other difference is that no bastard will ever 'key' your porcupine!
I thought Australia was the main culprit of that. I guess we must have inherited it from the motherland...
Haha its made its way down under too then. Yes, that must be something in the genes then
No one loves Porsche as I do. 🙂 I have always dreamt about owning a Porsche. Finally bought a Porsche 981 BS 2 years ago. I have the SportChrono package, PDK, PASM and Sport Exhaust. This car sounds amazing. I work as an electrician here in Sweden. Sad part is like you say, people are envious of eachother. Call this a poor mans Porsche and so on. This car cost 45k£ in Sweden. The big maintenance i just did at Porsche Center cost 1500k£. Thats not cheap! 😅 The people that says that doesnt know what a proper sports car is first of all and it comes from people that ownes cars like BMW 118i, 428i, Skodas and Volvos etc. There is nothing like Porsche. I have driven the 992, new panamera hybrid, macan gts and the cayenne. They are all beter in many ways than the competiotion. Simple as that.
I've never understood how other manufacturers of mid-engined cars struggle with usable boot space front and rear.
Boxsters look to be genuinely practical, plus you can carry really tall items with the roof down 😁
The sky is the limit, I would say :)
Bought a new Boxster S in 2003
Loved it. Had a used 911, preferred the Boxster. Nothing like the whine of a Porsche!
Great video as always Matt.....always truthful and to the point without the BS.
Keep them coming we need them more than ever now !
Stay safe.
The first time I saw a Porsche Boxster was on a PlayStation 1 in 1995/96 I fell in love with it 😍
I had a 2001 Boxster S and can relate to what you mention in the opening minutes of the video - so true! I have been looking at lots of reviews of the newer model and yours is one of the best - well balanced.
The car that saved Porsche apparently. The best two-seater out there, in my opinion. Very nice colour.
I’ve owned a Boxster 981 S since they were launched in 2012. It’s a phenomenal sports car - powerful, exciting, refined, perfect 50/50 weight distribution with brilliant handling and grip and what a sound it makes… fantastic! By the way, Matt, I have the PDK with Sport Chrono and its 0-60mph is 4.5 seconds.
Just that old timer mentality is that, I heard the same when I bought a bmw.
Hi Matt, great review as always. Love your humour and straight talking. Keep up the good work.
Cheers! Thanks for watching
It’s a stylish car and who cares what others think , if you like it go for it. Keep up the good work.
About the third time I’ve watched this and having now just bought a 2014 GTS, your comments are spot on throughout …. It makes me smile every time I look at it
Nice one
Some of the best, concise and honest car reviews ive watched, brilliant
I love the fact that you talk in a way that everyone understands !
Your sense of humour & quips do make me laugh, another great video.
Thanks!
Matt Lets face it you are the guy we love to hate. First off so good looking, 2nd great sense of humor, 3rd smart enough to not get in trouble, 4th Mild mannered, and 5th very persuasive. You have perfected the best version of yourself and we just can't take it.
Haha thanks :)
Nice video. I upgraded my 6 yr old Boxster last year to a new 718 in this fabulous Agate colour. You have summed it up perfectly, it is a driving experience that simply makes you smile!
Thanks 👍
I love the Boxster. As long as it's been looked after properly they seem a terrific way of getting into a Porsche.
Thats right. Cheers
They cost a fortune to maintain.
I'm a big Porsche fan. Thanks for a good ,no nonsense ,honest review👍
I liked your wry smile Matt when you booted it.
I remember being a kid in the 80s having a 911 turbo with gold wheels picture on my bedroom wall. Porsche tapped into my desires even then.
Dude, your personality alone makes me want to subscribe. I like the way you think
I can understand your love for this car. It's so similar in many ways to my Alpina Roadster in terms of performance and impracticality. A true smiles per mile car. A big 👍🏻s up.
Boxster has a big frunk and OK trunk plus extra seat. What else do you need?
Thank you for your car reviews and for the honesty of both the cars and us Brits. Well Done and keep up the good work. Really entertaining content.
Thanks, will do!
Really quality informative honest review , thankfully with no pointless drag racing. Excellent
Haha thanks for watching
Excellent video - and a breath of fresh air, so good to hear someone express those views - I get sick of it too. :)
Thanks for watching. I thought it was worth mentioning :)
Another great review, Matt and I agree wholeheartedly with your comments at the beginning. keep them coming.
Constructive criticism is almost always useful, just as you do in your videos. Trouble is, many keyboard 'critics' don't know how, and simply cannot resist dumping their inadequacies for all to see. I call them 'internet flytippers'.... Garbage In = Garbage Out. ;-)
Nice, simple, concise. Loved this.
Great review and the first minute or so is soo true and glad to know there are like minded people out there.
Becoming an avid watcher...interesting and informative, and quick witted....thanks
paul suddes Thanks for watching! I appreciate it
Solid review brother. I have 2015 boxster GTS and just love it. Cheers!
Great videos you make👌. Always a pleasure to watch.
Ex Mrs had a 3.2s back in the day. Was a lovely weekend car. Great review Matt.
I love your videos🙌🏻 So much information in 10 minutes, perfectly executed🤜🏻🤛🏻 Mr. One take🙂
Thank you
Nice to hear a fair review of this car for a change. Keep safe up there. ✊
Cheers! Same to you
981 Boxster S 3.4L owner here, very happy with the car. It is the same price as a new Toyota Yaris. but the driving experience, performance, handling, looks etc you get is another level. It is a lot of car for the money indeed.
I agree
Oh them mid life crisis I've had 3 enjoyed every one
Hahaha
Gynaecologist... I'm in tears loool. Very entertaining review loved it. Watched it with my dad as he got one of these :D
Haha thanks for watching
Really have enjoyed each one of ur vids. Many thanks for making self isolation easier 🙏👍
Thanks for watching!
I’ve got a 2013 Boxster S with manual transmission, sport suspension and PSE-LOVE IT! And yes, I DID have the budget for a 911, but the 911s felt heavy and less lively than the mid-engine Boxster. Great review.
I agree. I think they're great cars
I've always liked these, especially from the facelift version in the early 2000s.
Thanks for the reminder of what outside looks like! Never really liked the early version of this car but you're spot on, the facelift and later generations are easy on the eye :)
Also: haters gonna hate, keep doing what you do!
Not in Belgium too. When i bought my first Mercedes there where very few People 'ok' with it... U get to know People this way very quick.
Thats a shame
Had actually the same when I went from a Toyota to a Mercedes-Benz. Neighbours attitude changed very quickly, even parking opposite my drive making it difficult to reverse off! Amazing, never happened when I drove my Toyota.
@@avslope8963 i know man it's grazy.. those are sad people but ja they Will not stop mee from buying a Nice car..
Thanks, you've made me see Boxsters in a whole new light (through a narrow window, darkly)
Haha thanks
So true ‘if you haven’t got any thing nice to say then say nothing’ . With you on that. I’d love the RR, can’t afford one but very happy for you 👍😀😀😀😀 another great review mate, well done ✅
My wife had a standard Boxter and then a BoxterS both brilliant cars I loved taking them out for a Sunday morning fine weather thrash.
Never driven one but if I did, I know I would love it. I’m going through my mid life crisis and am always sniffing around Boxsters on Autotrader
Just bought one off autotrader (never drove one) before I owned it. You’ll be very happy once you pull the trigger
Love these reviews they are both entertaining but really relevant well done
Thanks for watching
I really enjoy your videos! This is another great one! !!
300hp in a light chassis is the sweet spot. It's enough to be quick and usable on the road. The modern chase for horsepower is daft as you never really get to use the cars potential and get the best from them. I love 911s and always wanted one but just couldn't justify 2x the cost over my 981 Cayman S for the spec. Having owned it now for 2 years I think it's better looking and (don't tell 911 owners) handles better because of that mid engine.
One of my most favourite cars owned, beautiful handling and performance - get one!
Gr8 video yet again on a fab car. I've driven the S and the Z4 M and being tall in a low seating position, the S gets my vote all day long purely because of the view over the bonnet. Both cars are great fun to drive but I did prefer the S out of the two. Keep it up mate, oh and em, stay safe.
Great review as usual , always liked the Boxster
Thanks for watching. Me too
Had one for 6 yrs and loved it, reliable , fast enough .
Brilliant real world review. As always .
Great review as always Matt.I have owned four Boxsters over the years.One Mk1 facelift 2003 2.7 manual a Mk 2 986 2.7 and 3.2 both manual and my last one a 981 Mk3 2.7 Pdk and this was the pick of the four cars.The sort of car you could poodle round town one minute and then change to the sport setting and launch it down a twisty B road.Also fairly practical too.I am a drummer and could take my small kit to rehearsal in it.One day I will get the 981 3.4 S that you have reviewed here…. I hope? If you are thinking about getting a Boxster of any generation then just do it.You will not be disappointed
When I lived down south my friend who's a delivery driver owns one.... (he bought his second hand for £10k and even that model sounded Awesome!! - I love them all
Very good point at the beginning..I can empathize with that. Great videos.
Ah I remember playing the Porsche Baxter game on the Playstaion in the 90’s!
Great video! To me, an MX-5 is all the sports car I'd ever need. A Boxster would be a natural step from there.
Thats right
Yet another great review mate
I’m thinking of changing my f31 after all this calms down
I will come to you as I’m Stockport based
Yesterday I spent 8, wonderful, hours in one of these. Fantastic. I cannot imagine anything could be better. Yes I'm sure other cars are but cannot be by much. Fabulous. Btw it was 9 years old, 42 k miles.
Great video mate. Thanks for uploading. Really enjoying your videos, especially during the lockdown! 👍😉😆👌🚘🚘🚗🚗
Thanks for watching!
Thank you. A useful review, especially as I am considering one for my wife.
Just had a negative response to my earlier comment which completely proves your point about British jealousy or whatever it is.
Keep up the great reviews. I can’t wait to get out and look at some second hand Boxters when this damn virus is out of the way. In the meantime everyone stay safe and good luck!
I’ve had one of these 2009 model and agree with all your comments. So true it was a MLC moment for me! 🙈
Fine review again:) keep em coming. And totally agree with the whole negative vibe these boosters get. Although i wouldn’t agree that 4 seconds ain’t much different to 5 seconds:)
Nice Video..
We Recently purchased an 07 Boxster S..
Your spot on about a “Great Car” all around..
Pleasure to drive ..
Great bang for Buck!!
I drive mine as an every day car.. it is absolutely perfect, not just a second car..had it over 4 years now and still love driving it..best car I have ever owned..
Spot on, from start to finish. Love the Boxster S. Years ago had a 944 Turbo which was brilliant but attracted all those negative comments from folks who drove escorts at the time
Boxsters may seem expensive, but they are holding value well. Factor this in to the total cost of ownership and it can work out to be very reasonable. I’ve had my 987.2 S for a year, and there are similar models with higher mileage currently selling for more than I paid.
I drove a same year cayman and loved it. It was the PDK, but had traditional paddles on the back of the steering wheel which were super nice to use!
I remember it! I've not filmed with a Cayman yet but I expect it to be as good
I have a 15 plate 2.7 Cayman with the PDK and it’s fabulous. Around town you get away from all that clutch 1st, clutch 2nd, clutch 1st nonsense and when you want to GO it changes gear faster than I ever could. I would consider swapping my wheel out to get the paddles but it’s not essential to me.
Another good honest review 👍
Thanks
Enjoyed your review - very spot on. 981s are great cars. The only fault is the top of the door cards come unglued and you get a wavy surface across the top of the card. Porsche replaces them (at owner's cost if warranty is expired and NOT cheap) with the same flawed design that will fail again. This tends to occur on cars in warm weather climates. Greta won't have to worry about that.
Love your review...honest and funny too.
Thanks
Great review as always. Totally agree about the begrudging.
Glad you enjoyed it
An excellent review, thanks. ✅
Great video. Lovely motor and one I'd be tempted to take a punt on if I could squeeze my frame into the driving seat. LOL
I like your honesty fella buy and drive what you like. Who wants to be like the rest in the Sainsbury’s car park it’s good to be different
Exactly! Cheers :)
I've got the older 3.2S model (986). I'm just having the IMS bearing upgraded as it developed a bit of a leak a few years ago and I stopped using it worried that it might be a leaking IMS (although probably its the RMS). About the same time I bought this car I bought a 996 Turbo S. I did actually get the comment "Couldn't afford a 911 then?!" .... well you can imagine I enjoyed responding to that. But its a great car in its own right - the newer models must be even better. When my XK-R fascination wears off I would definitely consider upgrading.
Thanks, really informative vid, wasn't sure about the PDK, but I think you've convinced me.
Neither was I but I was wrong
@@HighPeakAutos Wrong to choose the PDK?
Thanks Matt, just bought a 981 Boxster S with pretty much all the kit 🙂
Good choice
I can't help smiling too when you accelerate :)
When I first started watching you I didn't really like you, but I eat my words you're absolutely spot-on with this jealousy thing there's always going to be someone that's done better than you and someone that's not done as well as you never be jealous just enjoy what you've got.. and thanks for your reviews they're great I'm a subscriber now 👍👍
Thanks for subscribing
@@HighPeakAutos I really enjoy your reviews
@@HighPeakAutos I really enjoy your reviews, and maybe looking forward to coming up to your or showroom and see what you got to offer 👍
Great review as always.
Great review ……..again. I love Porsche, drove a lot, nearly bought one once when I as 30, but that;s another story. You are spot on about the British though, most seem to delight in misfortune which is appalling really. This is now my favourite channel, and I get a bit disappointed when no new posts are available to watch...………… Hint Hint!
I;m still waiting for a XF 3.0 D S review...…………….pwetty pleeeeeese.
Always liked these, as always great review.
Cheers!
Evertime i go on CZcams, I see your video first on the screen..LOL. love your down to earth review's . The boxter needs a 3.5 L flat 8.
Haha thanks CZcams!