All of this and more make the Boxster a fun car to drive , from then to now. Porsche is popular and considered an affordable performance car brand in the US. This means there are plenty of Porsche-themed clubs, groups, and events strewn across the country which host plenty of get-togethers and special collaborations. The Porsche Club of America is the biggest of them and boasts several chapters through states and cities.
It and many other clubs like it host track days, autocross rallies and events, and car shows — all around Porsches. Once you put down for the Boxster, new or old, you are in. Another grouse that many have against the models of the Porsche Boxster was less-than-stellar headlights that proved to be less than effective on bad roads.
In , Porsche fixed this with a revised design and took away the amber-bottom section of the headlights this giving it far better lighting than before. They also added a little more sparkle to the engine with an enlarged flat-six option, For anyone looking for better headlights, the Boxster in its model or later is the one to buy. All the base Boxsters, a. This made the Boxster more of a highway cruiser than a juicy sports car that instantly took off at first rev. Buying guides Home Porsche Boxster Boxster roadster.
Follow our guide for hints on how to buy the best used Boxster. Running costs, maintenance and parts Recalls Only two recalls have ever been issued for the second-generation Boxster, each for a very specific issue. Alternatives Boxster roadster Porsche Cars. Porsche Taycan saloon review. Porsche Taycan 7 Oct Classic cars to buy in Tips and advice 29 Jul Porsche Taycan vs Tesla Model S: rivals comparison.
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The Boxster was initially unveiled as a concept in at the Detroit Auto Show, before going on sale in the summer of Hence the now-affordable used prices. The first generation Boxsters to reach U.
Thanks to dual overhead cams, four valves per cylinder, and a dry-sump lubrication system, the engine was able to make horsepower and lb-ft of torque, with a redline of rpm. Sending power to the rear wheels is a five-speed manual transmission or an optional five-speed Tiptronic automatic. The sprint happens in 6. The car received a significant update in for the model year, with a bigger base engine, tuned intake runners, and a more powerful S model. Following customer feedback, the base 2. The S model got a 3.
It has a higher rpm redline, and was able to sprint to 60 mph in 5. Output from the base 2. BODY - Look for water behind the seats caused by blocked roof drains. Check the hood works smoothly. Rust is unknown unless caused by poor accident repair. Relatively few cars suffered failure of the IMS, but if it does let go, the engine will be destroyed. One preventative solution is to fit a stronger, ceramic bearing during the clutch change.
See imsretrofit. Includes a dealer-sale 2. Four previous keepers, full history. Advertisement Back to top John Evans. Porsche Boxster review.
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