Used 2021 Porsche 718 Boxster Consumer Reviews
Used 718 Boxster for sale
We have a limited number of reviews for the 2021 718 Boxster, so we've included reviews for other years of the 718 Boxster since its last redesign.
Boxster Chalkster
Chalkster, 01/31/2023
2019 Porsche 718 Boxster S 2dr Convertible (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Having owned 7 Porsches over many years, this is my most favorite. It is fun to drive, handles like a true sports car, and with my Porsche of Plano tune is outrageously fast. Brakes are the same as my 911 4S and it stops on a dime. Plus it is sleek and beautiful in Chalk with a black top. Has almost every option a d I keep finding more everything I read the manual. And nothing can beat the Porsche PDK transmission. Try one. You'll love it.
I'm not sold on the Base model
David S, 10/14/2018
2017 Porsche 718 Boxster 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
7 of 12 people found this review helpful
My 2010 Base was in the shop for major maintenance so I got to drive this Boxster around for three days. After those three days, I was mostly happy to get my older Boxster back. My '17 Boxster had a number of options including 20" wheels and PDK. I have a number of gripes with the car: 1) acceleration isn't linear. The turbo kick reminded me a bit of a Saab 900 Turbo. 2) The view out back is greatly restricted. What happened to the rear window? 3) The engine sound is atrocious, like a chain-driven aircooled Beetle met a 2.5L Subaru. 4) Gross absence of storage nooks. // That said, no doubt this car is faster and looks better. Handling was a tad softer and the steering slightly less communicative. Surprisingly comfy for 20" wheels. Otherwise, very similar experiences. I'd like to test a 2.5T or the GTS.
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Boxster 718
Jeff Berger, 10/30/2018
2017 Porsche 718 Boxster 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Much better acceleration then two models back. Great acceleration at higher speeds too. Top speed of 170 mph with 0 - 60 in 4.9 seconds. PDK is faster 4.2 and 177mpg, but i love stick. Those glorious cup holders are still there. Enough space in back and front trunks. Bluetooth integration easy. Garage door opener can be programmed easily too. Love the new body style, more elegant, sporty and aggressive looking. Don’t have navigation, as I like Siri via Maps, and Sirius Satellite was free for three months but I never renewed as I didn’t use it. Careful as the front air damn is extremely close to the ground. Be careful in driveways and dips. I don’t have break assist to speak to. The only thing I should have gotten is automatic mirror retraction and side and rear view mirror dimming. The value of the car dropped precipitously at the year and year and a half marks, but this is expected in a new sports car. Basically it’s art! I rated a lot of catagories with “ok” as 5 Stars, but this just meant those attributes didn’t matter to me or didn’t apply. So, as you can tell, the only negatives for me are low front airdamn, road traction to a slight degree (I do tend to drive quickly), depreciation and, I forgot, mileage is better than the previous model but is still so so.
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Lots of grins
Varnold55, 06/28/2021
updated 06/30/2025
2019 Porsche 718 Boxster S 2dr Convertible (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
This car can be defined by the word intentional. Everything about it is about driving with a smile on your face. A very well designed and engineered sports car that has been a joy to own.
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Great car, crappy warranty and roadside assistance
David W, 02/27/2024
2021 Porsche 718 Boxster 25 Years 2dr Convertible (4.0L 6cyl 6M)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful
I have a Boxster 25 years. Had three 911s before this (two 4S coupes, and one Targa S), all great cars. Have had the Boxster two years, bought it new. Less than 6 months ago the battery died. It died again yesterday. Had to replace two tires (I have the tire/wheel warranty). The car sat in the shop for two days while the dealership waited to get approval from Porsche to replace the battery. Why do they need approval from some cat in Germany to replace a part that is under warranty. The same thing happened with the last flat tire. As an owner/driver, I do not have control over the frequency of flat tires and failed batteries. Someone please tell me why in the heck, Porsche wants to piss off a loyal customer to get approval for replacing a part under warranty on a $100,000+ car? I had to wait 2.5 hours for roadside assistance the last time I had a flat tire; it took the shop two days to find a tire and replace my flat. The last time my battery died, I called AAA; they were there in 10 minutes, jumped me off, no charge. I have owned Hondas, Lexus, BMW, many Mercedes, and never had to wait for approval to replace a part under warranty. In addition they always had spare tires in stock; it's called inventory. I feel like this company is thumping me in the chest, just trying to piss me off, to see if I will take it. Well I am mad as hell and I am not going to take it anymore. This is my last new Porsche. I will buy used ones out of warranty so I do not have to see the dealer again or deal with the company's crappy service and warranty. Or maybe it will be a Corvette. Otherwise it is a great car. Great handling. Smooth acceleration. Great cornering. The controls are simple and perfect.
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