Is the 1st Gen Boxster the Best Budget Porsche? | Canyon Road Tested

The 2001 Porsche Boxster 986 is the generation that reintroduced the mid-engine configuration to Porsche's lineup. However, it's not the most respected or highly regarded of the Porsche Boxster and Cayman generations. Is that because of the styling, with its controversial fried egg headlights similar to the Porsche 997, or because of something else regarding its handling dynamics and engine? Let me know your thoughts with a comment below. Thanks Barry for letting me review his car and be sure to check out his Youtube channel down below. 🎥 Want Your Car Reviewed? Fill Out the Form: https://jubbalandcars.com 🏆 Jubbal & Cars Driving Index: https://jubbalandcars.com/jcdi LINKS FROM VIDEO: Barry’s Channel https://www.youtube.com/@purelydriving Porsche 911 (993) Carrera S** https://youtu.be/aKbq-L1jvRA Porsche 981 Cayman GT4 vs GTS https://youtu.be/EB8ZiAsUfcI 📹 My POV Filming Gear: https://kit.co/kevinjubbalmd My Other YouTube Channels 🩺 Med School Insiders: https://youtube.com/medschoolinsiders 👨‍⚕️ Kevin Jubbal, M.D.: https://youtube.com/kevinjubbalmd Follow Me on Social! 📸 Instagram - https://instagram.com/jubbalandcars 🐦 Twitter - https://twitter.com/jubbalandcars 🗣️ Facebook - https://facebook.com/jubbalandcars 🎵 Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@jubbalandcars TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Introduction 01:21 POV Review 17:39 Final Thoughts #porsche #povdriving #carreview

Added 16 Sept 2026