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4.75 out of 5 stars

A Happy Teenager

Lebowski, 03/25/2004
2001 Porsche Boxster S 2dr Convertible (3.2L 6cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

My father got this car a couple of years ago and its a helluva lot of fun. Its amazing taking a turn with a sign warning you to go 15 at around 60 and not have a second thought about it. Had a Z3 before the Boxster and it doesnt even compare in terms of handling, style or power. Pricing isnt great, but considering the alternatives, its not bad either. Just watch out cuz 50 turns into 80 real quick when your not payin attention.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Electrical warning

Fighter Pilot, 04/06/2004
2001 Porsche Boxster 2dr Convertible (2.7L 6cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Surprisingly, this car has had numerous annoying minor electrical problems. While they have all been covered with excellent dealer provided service under warranty, the lack of reliability is a bit surprising. Required replacement of: Power window switch and motor; ignition switch (this one caused problems starting the car); turn signal bulb; and headlight switch (not good if your trying to drive home at night). All of this within 9000 miles/3 years.

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5 out of 5 stars

2001 Boxster

2001 Boxster, 02/12/2007
2001 Porsche Boxster 2dr Convertible (2.7L 6cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This car is a joy to drive. They did an excellent job of designing the car so that you can carry on a conversation at normal voice levels with the top down. This car makes driving fun again! This is the closest I have felt to a car - since I was a young pup and bought a new 944. I am getting tremendous gas mileage. I got over 29 mpg on a day trip a few weekends ago.

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3 out of 5 stars

not what I thought

NAMALLA, 09/27/2003
2001 Porsche Boxster 2dr Convertible (2.7L 6cyl 5M)
2 of 5 people found this review helpful

I have had the care for less than a year and I am already looking for a new car. My mechanic and I are on a first name basis because the Boxter is always there

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4.75 out of 5 stars

East Texas at high speeds

Josh, 10/09/2010
2001 Porsche Boxster 2dr Convertible (2.7L 6cyl 5M)
5 of 18 people found this review helpful

All I can say is wow! I purchased a used Porsche Boxster for 10k in Feb/Mar 2010, and could not have been happier. The car now has over 108,000 miles on it, and runs like a champ. It easily got up to 122 mph while passing cars driving down that middle lane* (stupid thing to do, but it was just too easy) without realizing how fast the car was going. Driving country roads in East Texas at high speeds (90 mph around 40 mph curves and 120 mph ++ on straight-aways) is a breeze.* apparently there are 2 radiators and it holds 7 gallons of coolant. My water pump went out while I was on the freeway and all that extra fluid saved my motor. *I no longer drive like I mentioned above, but had to share

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