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Porsche Boxster

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The Car Guide rating 3.5/5 70% Detailed ratings

Price $54,900 – $74,400 Payments

Fuel consumption 7.4 – 11.2 L/100km

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The Boxster is already in its fifteenth year of production. The base model is powered by a 2.9L flat-6 mid-engine that delivers 255 hp. The S, Spyder and Black Edition versions use a 3.4L flat-6 that produces 310 hp in the case of the S and 320 hp for the others. All are paired with either a 6-speed manual transmission or a 7-speed automatic.

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Pre-Owned Porsche Boxster: How Much Should You Pay?

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Launched in 1996, the Porsche Boxster (now called 718 Boxster) is a dream car for many people. And it deserves the love, offering the German maker’s legendary performance and driving pleasure in a more affordable format that’s also more convenient on a daily basis, and allows you to open the …July 15, 2022

5 Pre-Owned Convertibles to Enjoy Summer

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Convertible season just started and you're still looking for an affordable model for the summer? Have you thought about a pre-owned convertible? Because many automakers have abandoned this segment over the last decade, you currently have more options when shopping for used cars than new ones. No matter what your …May 5, 2022

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2015 Porsche Boxster GTS: King Of The Topless Porsches

Thank you, Porsche. Thank you for taking the floaties off of the Boxster's sublime platform and giving it a push towards the deep end of the sports car swimming pool. After years of hamstringing the Boxster in the power department so as to prevent the company's 911 Carrera Cabriolet halo …December 26, 2014

2015 Porsche Boxster and Cayman GTS: Impressive Variations

When Porsche builds a series of models, it does so very carefully. Kind of like building a house. Every time one is fully revamped, the Zuffenhausen brand first introduces the regular model, which acts as the foundation of the structure. Next comes a more powerful S version with extra equipment. September 2, 2014

2014 Best Buys: Convertibles and Roadsters between $50,000 and $100,000

Interesting fact: As prices for a vehicle category go up, so does the number of models in the category! There are no fewer than 18 models among the convertibles (4 to 5 seats) and roadsters (2 seats) between $50,000 and $100,000! Once you cross the $100,000 mark, you officially fall …April 25, 2014

2013 Porsche Boxster and Boxster S: The Picture of Perfection

When a car appeals more to your heart than to your mind, it can be very hard to see its faults. You may even find yourself forgiving the vehicle for its price, which all too often falls into the “exorbitant” category. The Porsche Boxster is definitely one of these cars, …April 10, 2013

Porsche Camp4 - High Horsepower Winter Wonderland

It only makes sense that Porsche - builder of all-weather sports cars like the Porsche 911 Carrera 4S and the Porsche 911 Turbo - would offer a winter driving school for rabid fans of the brand. It would seem to be equally logical to locate that course at Mecaglisse, which …February 18, 2013

2013 Porsche Boxster: Evolved, improved, impressive

In the purest Porsche tradition, the new Boxster is discreet about its upgrades. At first glance, you’d think it had only undergone minor changes, but the fact of the matter is that listing all the touch-ups and modifications would be long indeed. Every element has been revised and modified to …April 12, 2012

Porsche Boxster S Black Edition: Slightly more exclusive fun

When a model’s sales start to wane, many automakers unveil exclusive versions in order to tide their clients over until the new generation is ready. Now that’s how you keep buyers interested! Ford uses this strategy with its Mustang, and Porsche is no different. After offering the fabulous Spyder last …August 31, 2011

The Porsche Boxster Spyder: So much more than a bizarre roof!

One of the show-stoppers at the Los Angeles Auto Show, which was held just last week, was the new Porsche Boxster Spyder. And you’ve got to admit, the location for the launch was particularly well chosen. I mean, call us biased, but north of the border we would have preferred …December 23, 2009

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2017 Porsche 718 Boxster revealed in Geneva

GENEVA, Switzerland – After two decades of Porsche Boxster excitement, Porsche has come to the 2016 Geneva Motor Show with not only a mid-cycle refresh to it, but a new name and new engine to power its roadster. The Porsche Boxster will now be known as the 718 Boxster, paying …March 1, 2016

2017 Porsche 718 Boxster more powerful than predecessor

The evolution of the Porsche Boxster continues, with the German automaker announcing that the base roadster's turbocharged flat four-cylinder will make 300 horsepower—35 more than the outgoing six-cylinder model. Porsche, which announced in December that it was re-branding both the Boxster and Cayman models as the 718 Series , said …January 29, 2016

Porsche re-branding Boxster, Cayman as 718 Series

Porsche is re-branding its mid-engine Boxster and Cayman models as members of the 718 Series beginning next year. The German automaker said the Boxster and Cayman will be renamed the 718 Boxster and 718 Cayman sometime "over the course of 2016." Porsche said the 718 designation pays homage to the …December 11, 2015

New Names For The 2017 Porsche Cayman And Boxster

For now, Porsche’s nomenclature is simple enough: the iconic 911 (and the 918 Spyder) have a numeric name, while the rest of their lineup – Boxster, Cayman, Cayenne, Macan – have more conventional names. This is about to change: for the 2017 model year, the Boxster and Cayman will be …December 10, 2015

Porsche Introduces The 2016 Boxster Spyder, The Most Powerful Ever Made

We thought that Porsche might have seized the occasion to unveil the basic or diesel Macan, but since the New York Auto Show is the last major event before summer, the automaker decided to shine the spotlight on an exclusive version of its popular two-seat roadster. The Boxster has seduced …April 1, 2015

Porsche Launches the new Boxster and Cayman GTS

When the latest mid-engine Boxster (and its hardtop variant, the Cayman) launched, back in 2012, the sports car’s enthusiasts couldn’t wait for a high-performance version. With the launch of the GTS, the wait is over. The GTS moniker stands for Gran Turismo Sport, and has been used on high performance …April 21, 2014

Porsche Realiability Put in Doubt

If we are to believe the bimonthly U.S. magazine Autoweek, the revered Porsche brand is in hot water and its reliability is in serious doubt after engine trouble on Boxster and 911 models sold between 2001 and 2005. The major problem affects cars with the 3.4 litre 6-cylinder engine that …September 24, 2013

Third Edition of Porsche's Camp4 Canada Coming January 2013

Porsche is bringing back another edition of its popular Camp4 Canada driving program, which aims to teach Porsche owners how to get the most out of their high performance vehicles when faced with the treacherous realities of winter weather. Porsche, which is one of the few sports car manufacturers that …August 30, 2012

2013 Porsche Boxster: Third Gen Unveiled in Geneva

Last September, Porsche unveiled the most recent generation of its legendary 911 at the Frankfurt Motor Show. A few months later, the convertible made its world debut at the Detroit Motor Show. And now, the company will launch the third generation of the ever-popular Boxster at the upcoming Geneva Auto …March 8, 2012

Black Edition Porsche Boxster S packs extra power, extra equipment and extra value

320-hp roadster is limited to just 987 units for the world Following on the heels of the recently-announced 911 Black Edition, Porsche is introducing a new, luxuriously-equipped special edition model to dealerships this spring. The Boxster S Black Edition features a 10-hp power boost and a long list of standard …February 4, 2011

New more fuel-efficient Porsche Boxster and Cayman

Mid-Engined Sports Cars Feature More Powerful, More Efficient Engines Porsche today presented the next generation of the mid-engined Boxster and Cayman sports cars at the L.A. Auto Show. Both cars provide not only more power, but significantly greater fuel efficiency than their predecessors. Further improving fuel economy and performance is …November 19, 2008

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Motoring TV 2001 Episode 26

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Motoring TV 2005 Episode 7

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Throwback Thursday: 1997 Porsche Boxster

Before Porsche began selling more trucks than cars, it was still trying to improve it's lineup dominated by the iconic 911. In 1997 it introduced the Boxster. Some were worried the Boxster was going to be an "imitation, some kind of cheap version of Porsche" Were they right? Let's go …

Review: 2016 Porsche Boxster Spyder

Porsche is no stranger to spyders, with the 718 racer springing immediately to mind. "This all-new Boxster Spyder is that car's spiritual successor," says Graeme Fletcher. "It may not have the 718's pedigree yet, but it sure is a beaut." The 2016 version isn't Porsche's first kick at the Boxster …

2013 Porsche Boxster

Our review of the 2013 Porsche Boxster.

Porsche Boxster S Black edition 2011

Porsche Boxster S Black edition 2011

The Car Guide rating 70%

Pros

Exceptional road holding
Captivating engines
A surprisingly practical sports car
Extremely reliable

Cons

Firm ride
Maintenance costs are high
Cramped cabin
Rear visibility (Spyder)

Driving	N/A
Safety	8/10
Interior	6/10
Reliability	9/10
Winter driving	6/10
Comfort	6/10

What's new in 2012

Boxster S Black Edition

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Seats And Restraints
August 12, 2011

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