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Bruce Gray, 07/26/2009
2001 Porsche Boxster S 2dr Convertible (3.2L 6cyl 6M)
27 of 31 people found this review helpful
Great car. Owned Porsche's for 35 years until this car began to mix coolant and oil. NO FIX except rebuilt engine. Discovered not unusual. I will perhaps buy a Porsche again but NOT with M96 engine (1999-2008). NO help from PCNA or Porsche even for car with only 39,000 miles. Since average Porsche owner drives 6,000 miles a year, cars are usually out of warranty when the trouble strikes. Problem seems that no mechanic wants to take the engines apart, so only fix is $15,000 factory rebuilt engine. There are estimates out there suggesting 20% of this engine group cars will fail before hit 100,000 miles. Kind of like playing lottery to buy one. Ask a few mechanics about this!!!
The Most Fun Car I Have Ever Owned
NorCal Enthusiast, 02/02/2008
2001 Porsche Boxster S 2dr Convertible (3.2L 6cyl 6M)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
I've owned many sports cars in my time -- and convertibles too -- like my MG, and more recenly like my Miata. Both were fun. But graduating to the Boxster is like one day waking up with super powers. It is just that startling. The handling is sublime, the road feel and gearing are wonderful, the whole package is great. The torque curve is well, nonexistent. The engine and gearing are such that you just accelerate smoothly and very quickly. It has been a year, and I am still madly in love with driving this car. It is demanding to drive -- yes - can take your total concentration, but if you live in an area with twisty roads and a benign climate, the it rewards you on a daily basis.
Mechantical Marvel
DEMETRE, 02/06/2005
2001 Porsche Boxster 2dr Convertible (2.7L 6cyl 5M)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I love my 2001 triple black Boxster! I have yet to have any problems with "Precious". She's has lots of attitude, likes living in the fast lane is decadent but is always a lady. This automobile's handling is so smooth and agile. In addition, both the transmission and the engine are buttery smooth. My car uses no oil between 5,000 oil changes (Mobile I 15-50) which I do myself. The top looks brand new and has no wind noise at speed or water leaks. The interior looks new as well and has held up nicely. The paint glistens as if freshly lacquared. In summary, this car exceeds my every expectation in performance, smoothness, reliability, dependability and looks. Ownership is highly recommended!
Amazing Car
TT, 05/01/2002
2001 Porsche Boxster S 2dr Convertible (3.2L 6cyl 6M)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I've had mine for a year now and it is without question the best automotive purchase I've ever made. Had a 2000 BMW before this, but the Boxster S is so much more fun. It turns every drive into an event. I have had no major problems with mine. I've taken it to the track twice. I drive it hard and it never complains. This is THE roadster to buy. Go with your gut, forget logic and spring for a Boxster before you're too old to enjoy it.
It's all fun and games until *SNAP
Mike Straehley, 04/28/2015
2001 Porsche Boxster 2dr Convertible (2.7L 6cyl 5M)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I am the third owner of this car and that may be one owner too many. Every 3 months or so something new goes wrong with it, and I have a laundry list of parts I need to restore it like new. Don't get me wrong, I love this car like the mother of a new born baby, but it just never stays in operation. I highly recommend it if you already have a daily driver and want a fun car for the weekend, but if you use it everyday like I do, your heart will be broken again and again.
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