Here's why my Porsche Boxster S was so cheap...

Here's the suprsing results from when I took my cheap 986 Porsche Boxster S for it's first service & inspection...

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[chrisallam]

It was a pleasure Joel, looking forward to hopefully seeing you again for a suspension refresh video 🤟🏼

[MadOldBiker]

If this isn't an advertisement for a great reliable and honest Independent Porsche Specialist, then I don't know what is..How reassuring to bring your Porsche here and know you are getting great straightforward feedback...I bet you are happy that you got that car now- it certainly looks like a great buy Joel, well-done mate.

[adrianflower]

A specialist with years of experience sharing their knowledge - great content, thank you 👍

[eddherring]

Glad the mechanic was accurate on the IMS issue, really it’s a change when you change the clutch job because 90% of the labour is identical until you get to the other 10% removing the IMS bearing. That weeping is the RMS, it happens basically the seal perishes slightly and it weeps, you get drops of oil on the drive and can get a slight smell of burning oil plus your oil consumption increases slightly but give it a blast with the jet washer and your good.
You drain plugs can be sorted with a trombone cleaner, literally a long metal springy flexible length with brushes on either end used for cleaning the inside of a trombone. It costs about £5 just push it in the top and look for it out of the bottom. Pull it all the way through and the drain is clean.

[MilesV]

Great video and as a native German speaker, it's fantastic to hear that you're one of very few people who actually pronounce Porsche correctly!

[stone]

My IMS failed three years ago on my early 2005 Boxster (I purchased the car new), and the car had just over 21, 000 miles...250 miles after my last oil change. I always changed my oil myself every year, had a spin on oil filter and a magnetic drain plug. No metal ever showed up, and I always cut my oil filter open to look inside. Sent the car to LN Engineering after the failure...one of the best experiences I have had with a business. They rebuilt the motor (not too much was wrong...just metal that needed to be cleaned) and had them install the "IMS Solution". The car runs better than it ever has. By the way... Porsche told me to kiss-off. I've owned at least one Porsche since 1975, so I'm a Porsche guy. Still love the car, just not the company.

The last tips on keeping those drains clear was excellent. Thanks.

[sgttombailes]

What a GREAT Truthful Mechanic !! Definitely A Keeper !!

[chris_sc]

Actually, the video does not explain why the Boxster was so cheap (contrary to what the title says). Instead, the technician points out that the previous owner(s) spent money on the car and that this was a good deal. Despite the click bait, an entertaining and informative video.

[hobgoblinoftruth]

Leave it as is what a great car Chris was so professional and confidence inspiring and a genuine honest top bloke it would seem

[makosasimakis]

The technician was very informative and kind ! The Porsche needs a full detail though ! Good content as always !

[richardmelville]

Leave the exhaust alone. Do suspension work first.

[robertwilliams-ggzq]

Great clip, Joel. Really informative watching the Boxster being inspected. Eporsch clearly know their stuff

[TTipsGuides]

When I see helpful, patient mechanics like this it makes me want to buy a certain marque just so I can take it to them for that extra care and attention.

[jkyyy]

Really nice guy showing you round the car. Great content Joel, nice to see you've got a bit of a gem. Love the fact that you look after, maintain and better your cars. Get the merc a looking over!

[georgewcamp]

Very knowledgeable tech, giving VERY good advice. I have learned most of it by experience over the years owning a Boxster, he pointed out most of the "issues" to look for. No exhaust mods necessary, leave it as is.

[bryanneighbour]

Such a helpful video! My concerns over servicing costs and buying an older higher mileage car fully dealt with. And the team letting you involve them as they did. Great advert for them. Thanks very much!

[richardparnell]

Chris was so informative. It is always so interesting to hear a true expert talk. Educational. Many thanks.

[TiptronicSS]

I'm very surprised at how mint the car actually turned out. Like even the water drains were pretty clean, new brakes and radiator, very nice/clean interior, pretty okey exterior. Very lucky purchase. In any other car I wouldn't think about the suspension work the car needs, but this one might be worth it. The exhaust could indeed use some improvement, especially with those high revs. It's interesting to see that such a childhood dream car is pretty reasonble/cheap to maintain (if the car wasn't abused). I'm enjoying the content as if I bought it, so keep it up! 😄😄😄 Also funny to hear gf took the Porsche 😂 She knows her stuff!

[AndrewKNI]

Great video. Sort the suspension before the exhaust. The difference to the driving experience will be more noticeable.

[flat-]

That mechanic is a true craftsman with a soul for his work, and the knowledge. I'm lucky to have the same thing for my own car. Thanks !