2016 Porsche 981 Boxster GTS Review - Is There A Better Sports Car Under $80K?

In today's market, the 981 Boxster GTS offers the usual Porsche conundrum: it seems pricey for its age and performance numbers, yet it still appeals with its blend of build quality, driving dynamics, and value retention. Here's why I think the 981 GTS continues to be a top contender for best all-around sports car under $80K, and possibly the best non-GT Porsche. See how I rank the cars I've reviewed in my Zygrene Performance Index (ZPI): https://bit.ly/3Vo0Idd Follow me on IG:   / zygrene   Email me if you'd like me to review your car: [email protected]

Why Newer Isn’t Always Better | 2016 Porsche 981 Boxster GTS
▶︎

Why Newer Isn’t Always Better | 2016 Porsche 981 Boxster GTS

Porsche 911 GT3 Touring 6 Speed Manual - Is It a 9,000 RPM 911 R? (POV Binaural Audio)
▶︎

Porsche 911 GT3 Touring 6 Speed Manual - Is It a 9,000 RPM 911 R? (POV Binaural Audio)

Porsche 981 Boxster after 18 mths & 15,000 km - Problems, Costs, Likes & Dislikes
▶︎

Porsche 981 Boxster after 18 mths & 15,000 km - Problems, Costs, Likes & Dislikes

2023 PORSCHE 718 Boxster GTS 4.0 vs. 981 Boxster GTS - DETAILED 50 MINUTE COMPARISON #PORSCHE
▶︎

2023 PORSCHE 718 Boxster GTS 4.0 vs. 981 Boxster GTS - DETAILED 50 MINUTE COMPARISON #PORSCHE

Fun Backroads in a 911 in the foothills south of Seattle
▶︎

Fun Backroads in a 911 in the foothills south of Seattle

The Cayman That Made 911 Owners Nervous - 2016 Cayman GTS
▶︎

The Cayman That Made 911 Owners Nervous - 2016 Cayman GTS

2016 Porsche 981 Boxster Spyder Review - Is There A Better Sports Car For Under $100K?
▶︎

2016 Porsche 981 Boxster Spyder Review - Is There A Better Sports Car For Under $100K?

The Realities of Owning Both - 2016 Porsche 981 Cayman GTS & 2023 Subaru BRZ - 4K
▶︎

The Realities of Owning Both - 2016 Porsche 981 Cayman GTS & 2023 Subaru BRZ - 4K

Driving Porsche's 981 Boxster - Black Edition & GTS
▶︎

Driving Porsche's 981 Boxster - Black Edition & GTS

2015 Porsche Boxster GTS FIRST DRIVE REVIEW
▶︎

2015 Porsche Boxster GTS FIRST DRIVE REVIEW

Why This 10,000 Mile Porsche GTS Is Falling Apart (Full Specialist Breakdown)
▶︎

Why This 10,000 Mile Porsche GTS Is Falling Apart (Full Specialist Breakdown)

Porsche 981 Cayman GT4 vs. Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 | PistonHeads
▶︎

Porsche 981 Cayman GT4 vs. Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 | PistonHeads

The 2012 Porsche Boxster S - /CHRIS HARRIS ON CARS
▶︎

The 2012 Porsche Boxster S - /CHRIS HARRIS ON CARS

Behind the Wheel: 15 Boxster Myths vs. Reality!
▶︎

Behind the Wheel: 15 Boxster Myths vs. Reality!

Why have we not all bought 718 GTS 4.0s before Porsche stops production?! *single take*
▶︎

Why have we not all bought 718 GTS 4.0s before Porsche stops production?! *single take*

BLOWN AWAY🤯 by His Porsche Cayman 981 GTS! // Nürburgring
▶︎

BLOWN AWAY🤯 by His Porsche Cayman 981 GTS! // Nürburgring

I Tried An Entry Level Manual Porsche. Wow!
▶︎

I Tried An Entry Level Manual Porsche. Wow!

Ultimate Porsche 718 Boxster vs 718 Boxster S 2026 test… watch before buying!
▶︎

Ultimate Porsche 718 Boxster vs 718 Boxster S 2026 test… watch before buying!

Why The 981 Boxster GTS is the ONLY Modern Porsche That I Would Buy
▶︎

Why The 981 Boxster GTS is the ONLY Modern Porsche That I Would Buy

The greatest driving road in the world? Porsche Boxster GTS on Majorca | evo
▶︎

The greatest driving road in the world? Porsche Boxster GTS on Majorca | evo