Used 2006 Porsche Boxster Consumer Reviews
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What a Sports Car
Hawaii1628, 02/05/2007
2006 Porsche Boxster S 2dr Convertible (3.2L 6cyl 6M)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
I am have an Acura and Benz, this Boxster S gives me chance to truly experience what a sports car is about. It corners very well and is fast. The 18" wheel makes you feel you are glued to the road. The two trunks are the biggest you can find in all convertible. The seat is pretty comfortable. If you are ever thinking about buying a Porsche, don't think any more, go get one ASAP. You only live once, do I have to say any more?
Don't buy this car unless you have deep pockets
David, 01/28/2017
updated 02/02/2021
2006 Porsche Boxster 2dr Convertible (2.7L 6cyl 5M)
6 of 9 people found this review helpful
I bought this car with 30k miles on it in 2013 and it now has 46500 miles. I have put over $12,000 dollars into it in repairs and maintenance alone. I don't get where Edmunds get the price of repair in the Denver area but it is no where near reality. The dealer charges 150 dollars an hour for labor and the sparks plugs a piece are $18 dollars. Even independents are the same if not higher. The dealer told me I needed a tie rod replacement which is over $2000 but I took it to an independent shop and it did not need it. The Porsche dealer was just trying to create work. I take it to the independent from now on he seems to be honest and does not do anything unnecessary. I finally solved the smoking problem. They fixed a vacuum leak on my brakes line and the smoking went away except for when the car sits. The Dealer had no clue and told me that is the way the cars are.
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A Totally New Boxster That Will Thrill
David, 01/19/2006
2006 Porsche Boxster S 2dr Convertible (3.2L 6cyl 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This is my second Boxster and fourth Porsche. My last one was a 2002 that was great but this 2006 is a totally different car. I am more impressed with this car than any I have ever owned, including a new BMW Z4 3.0 that I bought last March (2005). The interior is much higher quality that previous years. The car "breathes" as you accelerate with the silky smooth 5 speed transmission. The Bose stereo is exceptional! The price was a true value. I highly recommend this car with great enthusiasm.
Highly Recommended!
Claude, 01/19/2007
2006 Porsche Boxster S 2dr Convertible (3.2L 6cyl 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This is my second Boxster S so I'm very happy with the styling, handling, and performance. The cost of options is ridiculous. Plus there is a long wait time for "exclusive" options. Beware that options don't appreciably improve resale value so select them carefully. Some options should have been standard such as automatic climate control. The second generation Boxsters (Starting with the'05 model) are greatly improved in almost all ways. I wasn't expecting much difference from my '01 S but was amazed how much improved the '06 S was - certainly enough to compel me to pay the cost of upgrading. Beware that the residual value for used Boxsters is lower than 911s. This could be expensive if you don't intend to keep the car.
Fun on the run!
Kent Weimer, 04/23/2017
2006 Porsche Boxster 2dr Convertible (2.7L 6cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
What a fun car to drive. Shifting the manual transmission is easy and fast with tight, short. precise movements. This car will get up to really fast, really fast. The driving position can be highly controlled with the seat adjustments and tilting and telescoping steering wheel. When done right, it feels like I'm wearing the car. This is not an economy car. It requires premium gasoline and maintenance is expensive. The driving pleasure is well worth it though. Putting the top down and hearing the sound of that distinctive Porsche motor makes the world a better place. Someone asked if I was going through my second childhood. I said I never left my first. My whole life I've owned several convertibles and sports cars. This is the best yet!
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