Porsche Boxster Review
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Favorite feature: |
No understeer like a 911, stirring engine sound, Porsche brakes (The Best), everyday usefullness. |
Least favorite feature: |
Cost of routine Porsche service. Part of the ticket price, I guess. |
Advice to buyer: |
Drive one. Buy a used one. Porsche depreciation the first two years is substantial. |
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I went to the dealer to see about trading my 2004 911 convertible for a 2006 911 coupe. Drove and didn't like the coupe as much. I drove a standard Boxster as a whim and was very impressed. Compared to a 911 convertible the Boxster is a better car. The Boxster has lots of power (although noticeably less than a 911, as is true with most cars). It has more accurate steering, a better gearshift, smoother ride with better cornering feel, has a much less windy cockpit, a much better sounding engine, more luggage space, and is way cheaper! Fuel economy averages 26mpg overall, routinely 31 on the highway. I thought my old Miata was the ultimate handling sports car. Not so. A Boxster is the king.
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Also considered: |
2006 Porsche 911
2006 Porsche Cayman
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Vehicle purchased: |
2005 Porsche Boxster
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| About This Reviewer... |
Location: |
Portland, Oregon |
Other vehicles owned: |
2006 Mercedes-Benz C
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Review submitted: |
December 20, 2006 |
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