Porsche Boxster road tests and consumer car reviews

Porsche Boxster 3.4s 2010

Just sold our 2006 S, which was a great car and cheap to run, with 26k miles out of a set of tyres for instance and 27mpg. Took a bit of a hit on depreciation though. I have now just bought a new one with the PKD gearbox; a totally different drive, brilliant, better brakes, engine revs easier and makes acceleration on our country roads quicker and safer. I drove a Carrera 4s and was not impressed as much as you would think compared to the Boxster. I bought mine from Porsche Exeter and recieved again excellent customer service. I will probably buy the new model out in 2012 when we change in two years time.

Porsche Boxster S 2008

Dynamite handling and performance. Great looks. Sound at low RPMs is whiny bordering into annoying. Great summer car for New England!

Porsche Boxster 2.7 2004

I bought my 2004 Boxster 2.7 - 986 Porsche through eBay as private sale. It is basic compared to my BMW convertible, which came with a lot of toys. One option I do miss is the cruise control on that long motorway drive. Remember it’s a thoroughbred sports car not a soft luxury car so drive it. The engine feels strong and the body feels stiff. Controls, doors, boots etc are very German. You can even get a set of golf clubs in the back boot. When you rev over 3500rpm the sound from the exhaust is very Porsche. Have a go at doing some simple maintenance i.e. Air & pollen filters and plug. Access to the engine compartment is easy and fun also it makes you part of the car. Get the oil and oil filter done at a garage for the stamp in the book. Life is too short, it’s a bloody Porsche buy one...

Porsche Boxster 3.2S 2003

My ’03 3.2S hasn’t missed a beat in eighteen months/13,000 miles of ownership. A recent 2,300 mile tour of Scotland gave an indicated 37.2 mpg. While that may not impress owners of small cars, I was staggered! One thing I’m not impressed with is the brakes. The large vented discs and red callipers may look great but they certainly don’t feel it. Normal driving is fine... but jump on the brakes and the pedal feels very spongy. Repeated heavy braking quickly leads to bad fade. I certainly won’t be using the Boxster for track days without an upgrade.

Porsche Boxster 2004

What a fantastic car, why pay 20k for a Ford when you can get a great low mileage Porsche Boxster for the same price. Build quality is superb and the handling is spot on. It is a superb all rounder and is just as happy pottering round town as on the open road.

Responses to this review

Your right mate... Life is too short, it’s a bloody Porsche, buy one... Ed McLatchie from Essex

Porsche Boxster S 3.4 tiptronic 2006

Have had the Boxster now for 18 months and 11000 miles. It`s as fast as anyone would want on the roads, and handles instinctively - point and go. Traction control is brilliant when you over do it. Previously had BMW Z4, which by comparison was tail twitchy, breaking out suddenly - scary. Tiptronic box with `paddles` is excellent, but don`t expect much more than 16mpg when pushing on - 29mpg possible on motorways. Its a head turner, and not much difference in appearance from 911, particularly at front end. Problems to date - key stuck in ignition lock requiring recovery to garage - change of ignition barrel handled well by Porsche, including courtesy car. Otherwise solid and reliable. Compulsory extras - rear parking control; larger steering wheel (standard is `skinny` feeling) Extras to avoid - funny colours; expensive sat nav/telephone; radio upgrades (can`t hear it anyway when you`re roaring) I usually get `itchy feet` about 18 months into owning a car, and start lusting for others, but not with this one. It makes commuting a pleasure, and the weekends fun.

Porsche Boxster 3.4s 2006

This is really my wifes car and has done nearly 10,000 miles. Excellent, much improved from the old 3.2 with great build quality and performance. Why pay 20K for a 911 and get fractionally more performance value for money? The best soft top on the market.

Porsche Boxster 3.2S

Porsche really are living on past glory. New Engine at 6500 miles in the 3.2S Boxster. Nice to drive (my wife thought it was great) but big loss when you sell. Then bought a GT3 then but needed a diff at 11000 miles. Get your act together Porshe you are taking the piss on reliability.

Porsche Boxster Porsche Boxster 2.7

I’ve had my Boxster now for 10 months and am still enjoying it as much as I did on the first day I took delivery. I’ve had no problems whatsoever and have had 10 months worry free, fun driving. Okay so it’s not the most economical car but for the performance and pure pleasure you get it’s definitely value for money.