Advantages: Numerous Disadvantages: Some noise; 1 month after purchase developed white growth on hood interior (mold?); servicing is steep (well, what do you expect of a Porsche?)
buy one but can't justify the aches and pains to his cramped legs. I've pointed this out to the Porsche dealer who suggested buying a 911 instead!!!!??? Now that's serious money!
Regrets:
*I was advised to take the air-con as an extra - I wish I had - it can get stuffy under that hood and with the (so far few) days of scorching windless heat it would be nice to get some freshish air circulating
*should have got a better stereo - 2 speakers as standard are not enough (actually I'm surprised that Porsche don't insist on better quality as standard)
*should have extended the warranty after 2 years - a number of things have gone wrong which I would not expect from a prestigious marque
Conclusion:
Anyway despite a few mishaps I'm still smitten by its style, speed and sexiness. The problem is, once you driven and owned a Boxster it ...
CarolineBennetts 20.06.2001
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Ciao members have rated this car review on average: very helpful Review of Porsche Boxster 2.5
Advantages: Great Car! Disadvantages: Fuel Consumption
I used to own a Porsche and i have to say they are truly great cars, the boxster is a perfect sports cars for a single guy, and 911's and cayennes are gret for families. The tiptronic feature wich was introduced to the boxster is another great advantage. It has brillaint acceleration going from 0-62 in around 5 seconds! The interior just speaks for itself, just pure design. If you ever get the chance to get a Porsche make sure you can get the porsche crest on the seats because that is really the iceing on the cake. If you take into consideration the price for a new or used boxster, its is very good considering that the car is built to perfection and has so much to offer. A++++++ ...
Advantages: Fast, good looking, great handling, fun Disadvantages: Costs, maintenance needs
I recently bought a PorscheBoxster S 3.2. It's red with black interior, ABS, Traction Control, Trip Computer, Surround sound system and the usual Boxster bits.
I paid about £12K for this model, X reg, 84000 miles. Then the problems started:
1. Airbag light was on...needed new ECU costing £350 (dealer paid)
2. 2x new rear tyres...Michelin £200 each (dealer paid)
3. Emission Control light came on. Reset by Porsche £50...two days later, came on again!
4. Clutch needed replacing...£870
5. Windscreen chipped (dealer paid)
6. Front and rear CV gaiters needed replacing (dealer paid)
7. Front tyres needed replacing...£260
Having had all this work done, the car is brilliant. Very fast, 6 speed gearbox for shorter gear ratios. 152+ mph and 280bhp. Handles exceptionally well. 25 - 30 mpg; but driving like an old person ...
