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

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

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!

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

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

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

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!

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

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

This is an excellent perspective and thorough vehicle inspection and quick service call. Great tip about cleaning the debris in the end. No one talks about that as of yet that I have seen. I hope you continue to use their service and vlog them all.

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!

Im well impressed. Its lovely to see someone who actually knows what they are talking about guide you through the basic things about your car. I should eat my own medicine , ive never taken my BMW to a specialist garage expecting the price to be well too high. This video genuinely highlights the benefits of a proper specialist garage . Well done Eporsch!

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

Joel, what a great video, you are so lucky with that boxster, what has turned out to be a really good purchase, and the guys at eporsh seemed really knowledgeable and very reasonable, if you ever want to sell it, I'd be interested!

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.

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!

Really enjoyed this video. I really like the Boxster and I learnt a great deal of interesting facts to look out for when I get round to buying a second hand one.

Great video!! Don’t go silly with the exhaust, the money is better spent getting the suspension refreshed 🙌🏼

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.

I suggest checking the camshaft deviation values. More importantly, your timing chain pads will start to wear and disintegrate well before 130k miles. You’ll find plastic bits in the oil filter, but you should cut it open to stretch the filter element out flat for better inspection.

Great video - really enjoyed the content and the insight into the common issues with these cars. It sounds like you've found yourself a decent garage too. Owner and mechanic seem like decent, honest blokes that know their stuff.

Excellent video. I purchased a 57 plate Boxster from these guys in July and it's been great to drive. It was so educational to get the run through commentary from Chris. On the exhaust I'd say leave as is and maybe invest in refreshing the suspension.

Thx for a great video! Awesome shop, great find! 👍 Always nice with people that are enthusiasts working on cars they love! 👌

Great video, Very informative! I just bought an 03 Boxster myself and I have the same suspension issue, Stops are gone. Also needed thermostat and a water pump. I think these cars are a great buy and worth fixing up. Values at least in the US have steadily increased.

Great video, clearly shows a garage with a passion, great knowledge on divulging bits of info.

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 !

Love a chill mechanic, need guys like him around the old shop I turned wrenches at

Nice to see a company that does the job properly at a reasonable price, well done.

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.

I think you’ve got yourself a bargain Joel. A minor issues (suspension) that you can expect from any 20 yo cars but overall, not bad! And yes, please change the exhaust. Almost forgot you’re near to 55k subs, we’ll done. have you still got the merc ;)

A lot of car for the money and a fabulous car with very good build quality abs handling. My mate Dave took his 997 turbo to eporsch and also his 928 and he’s happy with them. Look after your Boxster and maintain it to a good standard and enjoy driving and owning it - well done 👍

Great video and very informative. I'd be looking forward and wanting to do the suspension refresh with Chris asap. Nothing like having the car as close to being 100% in your ownership. Helps on resale as you know.

First video of yours I've seen....well presented and will be following this with interest. Independents like Eporsch are invaluable in the layman running these types of car at an affordable price...hate to think how much that level of service would cost at a dealer.

Excellent video and many thanks to Chris!! Nicely done to both of you!

Good video Joel, nice seeing the detailed inspection filmed- that mechanic seemed really nice

That was not too bad at all! And, you know I'm going to say... Upgrade the exhaust sound for sure! But I think it deserves a proper system rather than "modding" the existing back box. Can't wait to hear it!

First time for me to view your video. Thoroughly enjoyed the experience especially the commentary from Chris. Hadn't realised how competitively priced the service cost and especially liked the eporsch garage. Excellent video Joel.

Good video. Thanks for sharing. Props to the mechanics for there thourough and friendly service! Not sure if you've made the upgrade or even if you still have the car but I added an aftermarket exhaust muffler to 986 which made a huge difference - perhaps too huge which is why I changed over to a Porsche PSE exhaust system, a more expensive option but one that yielded a subtle improvement to the original back box and was less showey than the aftermarket version. If you are looking for that perfect sound then one thing I would upgrade are the headers becasue they not only imporve the sound but also the overall perfomance and efficience of the car.

Part of the exhaust sound is that wonderful intake bark at 4000 rpm and over. I had a sports exhaust fitted on one of my Boxsters once and wished i hadn’t because the exhaust sound completely drowned out that bark!

They seem really nice guys! Really professional. I've been looking at getting a Boxster and it's good to know they're just down the road from me! Great video (as usual) btw!

Nice to see an honest opinion from eporsche on the Porsche not trying to get work but advised what is required later. Nice to see from a garage .👍

Hi Chris great video. I bought my 2003 996 earlier this year and have so far had both the engine and gearbox serviced, plus some parts replaced like rad fans and braces. Mines got the PSE factory switchable exhaust already so next on my list is a full suspension refresh, after all these cars are all about the handling. Chris' other business Spyder Performance sells parts like the top mounts so I've purchased those and it'll be going in shortly along with new Konis, bump stops etc. Keep up the great videos.

Nice to see a 928 in there as well…. Ran a 928 s2 manual…. Back in the 90’s😎 Well informed chat with the mechanic Seems a good guy to have in your pocket👍🏼💪🏼

Modifying the exhaust will effect fuel consumption. Any future alterations that are non-standard must be declared to your insurance company. All round, a great purchase. Years ago, my neighbour took his Boxter abroad. The drain holes got blocked with sand from joyriding on the beach with the roof down! When the Winter came, the rain quickly filled the car up with water, and the alarm couldn't be silenced (throughout the night!) Expensive repair!

An interesting vid: Good to see + hear the service chap going through everything like that. The cost of that service is LESS than I paid for a VW Golf Service. I find that the Car Service Departments are ALL trying to upsell various things so to see this honest and upfront set of explanations was welcome.

Hey man, congratulations. I’d agree with those recommending to keep the exhaust ‘stock Porsche’ 🙂. Instead, spend that extra money on at least partial suspension refresh, that will actually be a favor to car, yourself and maybe even the next buyer, later on… good luck

Excellent video, very interesting. I would leave the exhaust as it is. Only thing to do is to straighten the rear number plate 😊

I learned a lot 🤩 Thanks Joel 😃 i just bought one 2 months ago and i just took it to NineX in Maidenhead for the same things 😉

Love this video and the car, I recently bought the same model with only 80k on the clock for a bit more than yours. Like you I am over the moon with it, such a great car and any work I’ve had done has been so reasonable too. Keep up the good work pal.

Great vid 👍 Just in the process of buying boxster 987 from these guys, due to land with me this week. So far they have been a total pleasure to deal with.

I’m due to retire in four years or so and one of my wishes was for a nice little classic or roadster to muck about with. Something fun but reliable for weekends away etc. I have looked at Boxters in the past but worried about maintenance costs. After seeing your video, Joel I think this may be the way to go. Cheers for all the information. Mike.

Joel I have the same. 2003 manual s. Mine has a short shift kit and seems lowered I did the crios mod and the plenum and throttle body. Now its PERFECT! Does 200kmh indicated in 4th! Love it enjoy! They are awesome value

Brilliant mechanic, great vid ,thank Joel.

Great and simple point re drain points and holes. so many cars have various front and rear drains which if blocked will cause internal overspill and damp smells or puddles and other more serious issues such as electrics. Worth checking on any car twice a year and especially if you park under trees and in the autumn. Plus nice pace of video and explanation, sounds a genuine place and who only fix or replace what needs to be done.

I love the sound independent specialist mechanics who are honest with you. They are gold.

Did a full suspension/chassis refresh on the driveway on my old 2002 986 at about 120k miles. All the arms, top mounts, dampers, springs, gearbox and engine mounts, inner and outer track rods etc... Its nothing like as expensive as some claim so long as you shop around for parts (Meyle, TRW etc). You wont beleive how much better it is once done, even though the car feels 'fine' before hand. Very nice to work on as allthe fasteners etc are good quality. Just watch the ARB droplink upper bolts through the hubs holding the struts on, often stuck. Highly reccomend Koni FSD shocks too!

Great video content and great to have a walk round with a Porsche expert. Keep the content up.

It seems you got a bargain for your money with this car. Great content very interesting watching Chris service your car. Get the suspension make over done which will make it even more enjoyable to drive. Regards the exhaust, are you going to keep the Porsche or sell it on to finance other projects? Up to this point the car is quite standard which is a great selling point.

For the drain holes. There is a drain filter from Porsche that's oem that you can buy and put them there and not worry about leaves getting stuck as much. I put them and it helps with peace of mind of the car flooding.

When I first bought my 911, I took it Eporsch, Roly & Dean were great and did a thorough check, setting the car up, to be the great car it continues to be today 👍

A very informative guide round your car I'd be happy to visit this garage Some great information

What a fantastic service, very professional and very informative from the guys at eporsche

I have a similar knocking on a 987 which is probably the trailing arms. Great video, very informative.

Notwithstanding the click-baity title, another great one Joel. You did a smash-and-grab on this car IMHO. Obviously a well cared for Boxster, new brakes, etc. that is a major bargain. It looks post inspection like you nailed it on the head...sometimes you do business with people where, at a certain level, like 3K, their time is worth more than money and it's worth it to price very aggressively and shift it fast. That's ALWAYS a great situation to find yourself in! And now you've got a great shop for it too. I'd say a good day at the office lol. As a '03 Z4 3.0 six speed owner myself, I absolutely love the car to bits. Just a run to the grocery, hearing that straight-piped M54 burble and flinging it around a couple corners puts a smile on my face every time. But I'm very ADD with my cars, and obsessions creep into me that I inevitably act one (and yes, it's cost me a lot of $ and headaches over the years, worth every one of 'em!) And I've always loved Boxster S's and the bug is creeping into me. How would you honestly compare the driving experience, the vibe, etc. of each? I know it's early days for you with the Porsche so might be hard to say but definitely curious. And apologies if you've covered all this but did you sell the Z to buy the Boxster, or did you want rid of it for other reasons? Thanks much and cheers! Keep up the amazing work.

Sounds like you’ve got a good solid car. The video was really useful as a buyers guide so thanks for that. Regarding the exhaust maybe a cat delete but don’t do something you’ll regret in terms of making it unusable on the motorway.

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. I had a brand new Boxster S in 2002 and I should have kept it - and utterly brilliant machine and I really didn’t realise what I had. Great video, thanks 👍 Oh, please leave the exhaust as it is!

What an honest caring garage you have found .

Very impressed with the way Eporsche dealt with the issues and didn't ramp them up as essential repairs to boost their money!! Did you ever establish what was the EMS warning which came on twice? I wouldn't change the exhaust unless you get the whole system remapped and making it noisier would be a nightmare on a long journey!!

Personally I would forget about a louder exhaust and refresh the suspension ... plus any detailing the car needs. Cant beat going to a specialist on a marque, good viewing

You've done well, car looks great and many wouldn't believe that purchase price. My only complaint about eporsch is the use of the impact wrench on the locking wheel nut. It wasn't hammered on but they aren't as durable as the standard bolts.

My 2002 986 S will be going to Eporch for a checkover and service as a direct result of this video. Great video. Fantastic quality and professionalism of the guys. Well done Joel. Subscribing now...

IMS is a rare thing - bore liner failure is a more common in the water cooled cars (still rare - but does happen more). I believe it affected the 996/997 (especially the S/4S 3.8 997) more than the boxsters, but i wasn't unheard of on the 2.5/2.7/3.2s. For the price you paid - i'd say you got winner. Also subscribed, look forward to seeing your channel grow Joel.

Great video! Did not know where those front drained were. Thank you...

Brilliant Video Joel, always fancied a 986 S but put off with IMS Forums, I think this videos resolved my concern!

That was a very interesting informative video. Thanks for taking so much trouble. The costings are always so important!

Good luck with the Boxster Joel, looks like you made a very good purchase.

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.

Impressive diagnosis and inspection

Great video. Do the suspension first, you'll get more out of the car. The aftermarket suspensions are great and come in at about the same price as factory with much better gains. If your going to do the exhaust then do the race spec headers and everything with it. Better sound and a big gain in horsepower.

Great little porsche, and a very wise thing to do in taking the vehicle to a specialist. Keep up the great work.

Quality Video Joel. What great guys. watched it all. Glad it turned out well

Great content. Excellent to hear the owners story and Chris’ knowledge……if I were you, I’d drive the wheels off of it and not modify it.

Good video buddy. Owned my 996 for nearly three years and yes all potential issues stated by eporsche tech translate between 996 & 986. My car is on original ims as far as I’m aware. It doesn’t bother me but will have it replaced when clutch is replaced in the future. Subscribed 👍🏼

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.

Really happy to hear about the IMS. Just got an 06 Boxster and it drives great. Got a quote to upgrade and got a quote of 6k!!!

Smashing out the content - good work

Thanks for this, looking for one at the moment

Excellent video. Very informative. The eporsh guys seem like top chaps!

Wow! 1st, Joel you did got a great deal for the car. 2nd, EPorsche owner and Chris are very honest and seems a very nice guys! That is the reason this shop has lot of customers!

Refreshing to see great customer service .

For the price the condition is very good. Enjoyed this matey, really informative, the guys at EPorsch know there stuff.

Great video, like watching these guys who have a passion for the product.

Really enjoyed this video - the guys eporsch seem a really nice bunch too. Very informative!

By far the best video you’ve put out to date!

What lovely guys at Eporsch. I'd leave the exhaust alone as originality sells, especially with a good car

Good videos and nice car Joel! Manual gearbox def the one to have. A lot of highlighted issues like steering rack play and manifold corrosion noted in previous mot history. Lambda readings previously an mot issue. I would replace this as will just keep coming back and annoy you. Will also run less efficiently. Mismatched front bumper keeps catching my eye but not worth repainting. Nice clean, dry car overall. Also good that old oil was clean even if old filter cartridge a bit distorted. I'm sure you know this anyway...... Any ideas for your next car yet?

I hope you have a warm place for rainy days for this beauty

Great to see what appears to be a very honest mechanic, great video.

You got to do the suspension my friend. The car is a good one and should be kept in tip top condition. Its definitely a keeper.

Great video. Important insight on the overstated (but dreaded) ims bearing. I know I’ll soon replace mine, and add the Pedro’s Garage fix, a cover plate with a direct oil feed into the unsealed bell bearing race. The Boxster is a lovely car to drive; frankly, I’d leave the exhaust alone. Perhaps get an aftermarket rig when it needs replacement. If it doesn’t make it any faster, why make it louder? I live in a city where “fart pipes” are rampant. I hate ‘em. Quiet is so refreshing, my opinion. Thanks for the video! And good purchase!