A few questions about my new '99 Boxster...

[Spirit_RE]

I highly recommend bergvill fx stereo kits! They use continental head units that have a near-exact match for nighttime color to the factory interior illumination. The look is also pretty period correct, IMO. I installed one after my stereo started acting up, and I haven't been disappointed. Just be sure you get the correct wiring harness adapter. It's a true plug and play install.

https://www.bergvillfx.com/index.php/products/car-audio/continental-tr7412ub-or.html

Here's the result of my install:


It looks OEM enough for me and has the nice modern features all for a very reasonable price.

There's also a very pricey but nice Porsche solution:

https://content.us.porsche.com/prod/pag/classic/ClassicExplorer.nsf/ClassicPartsExplorerCampaign?ReadForm&cati=pccm-us&country=usa

[tonythetiger]

Originally Posted by Spirit_RE

I highly recommend bergvill fx stereo kits! They use continental head units that have a near-exact match for nighttime color to the factory interior illumination. The look is also pretty period correct, IMO. I installed one after my stereo started acting up, and I haven't been disappointed. Just be sure you get the correct wiring harness adapter. It's a true plug and play install.

https://www.bergvillfx.com/index.php/products/car-audio/continental-tr7412ub-or.html

It looks OEM enough for me and has the nice modern features all for a very reasonable price.

There's also a very pricey but nice Porsche solution:

https://content.us.porsche.com/prod/pag/classic/ClassicExplorer.nsf/ClassicPartsExplorerCampaign?ReadForm&cati=pccm-us&country=usa

The continental looks great and you should be happy. I went Double-Din with touchscreen and relocated my heater controls down the stack. Integrated the amp, have 10 speakers I upgraded all around and Im VERY happy, but I miss having a knob/dial for volume. Using the phone is worthless since it is so loud inside the car. I rely on a headset for that rare occasion im on the phone when I should be driving.
M2C and welcome to the forum!

[2000_Boxster_S_Owner]

I put in a double DIN Alpine ILX-650W into my 2000 Boxster S. (See Photo) I moved the factory radio to amp interface behind the radio where you can't see it but it allowed me to do the install without making any changes to the amplifier wiring. Its not perfect but allows for a much easier radio install.

Note: Make sure to keep away from the airbag unit just behind and below the center console.

I also added a review camera and hooked it to the Alpine unit.

The double DIN kit was on Amazon for $25 or so. It matches the Boxster S perfectly. I put the AC unit in the lower insert as you can see in the photo.

Double DIN kit Link:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N3T0ZBW/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I removed the Radio cut the center plastic and the Double DIN radio fit perfectly.

I also recommend to get the wiring harness for the hookup as well as the bypass unit. Note that the Red and Yellow wires have to be switched for the unit to work properly and maintain the memory on the Alpine Radio. This may be due to Alpine but I think the harnesses wires switch the Key Insert Power and the direct battery power. I also added the microphone and BT Apple CarPlay connection as you can see. You can get the USB hookup on Amazon as well.

[Stevenson927]

Thanks guys, very helpful!

I am in Portland, OR

Also, what do the regular seats look like, what are they called? Are they comfortable?

[BYprodriver]

Originally Posted by Stevenson927

Thanks guys, very helpful!

I am in Portland, OR

Also, what do the regular seats look like, what are they called? Are they comfortable?

I bought my Boxster in Portland in 2003. I have a pair of front seats pictured for sale in the For Sale section.

[986Chick]

Originally Posted by tonythetiger

The continental looks great and you should be happy. I went Double-Din with touchscreen and relocated my heater controls down the stack. Integrated the amp, have 10 speakers I upgraded all around and Im VERY happy, but I miss having a knob/dial for volume. Using the phone is worthless since it is so loud inside the car. I rely on a headset for that rare occasion im on the phone when I should be driving.
M2C and welcome to the forum!

I, too, went with a modern double din touch screen and moved my climate control down. I bought a Pioneer instead of the Alpine because the Pioneer had the functionality I was looking for.

But Porsche Classic makes one called the PCCM Plus that is period specific so it looks natural in the car, with knobs and buttons that match the accessories in 1999. That way you get all the modern bells and whistles, but preserve the classic look. Here's a photo.



But, since it's Porsche OEM it's expensive. I almost bought this one, but decided to save the money instead. Still, I love this look.

[Qingdao]

Originally Posted by Spirit_RE

I highly recommend bergvill fx stereo kits! They use continental head units that have a near-exact match for nighttime color to the factory interior illumination. The look is also pretty period correct, IMO. I installed one after my stereo started acting up, and I haven't been disappointed. Just be sure you get the correct wiring harness adapter. It's a true plug and play install.

https://www.bergvillfx.com/index.php/products/car-audio/continental-tr7412ub-or.html

Here's the result of my install:


It looks OEM enough for me and has the nice modern features all for a very reasonable price.

There's also a very pricey but nice Porsche solution:

https://content.us.porsche.com/prod/pag/classic/ClassicExplorer.nsf/ClassicPartsExplorerCampaign?ReadForm&cati=pccm-us&country=usa

Man, that Bergvillfx radio looks awesome; if my OEM goes out. That's what I'll get.