Used 2006 Porsche Boxster 2dr Convertible (2.7L 6cyl 5M) Consumer Reviews
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Fun, fun, fun, fun..........
FurnitureGuy, 06/08/2006
Porsche Boxster 2dr Convertible (2.7L 6cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I traded in my BMW 330 for this great machine - passing up the BMW Z4. All it took was one test drive and I was hooked. Driving the twisties is as fun in this car as it is on my motorcycle! Top down, wind in my hair, the sweet music of the exhaust - could you ask for more? The BMW was comfortable, but this car rocks! We get a little bit of rain here in Oregon, so not having to stop to put up the top when it sprinkles is a plus.
Best combination of handling and speed
pbschroeder, 06/12/2008
Porsche Boxster 2dr Convertible (2.7L 6cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
We've had this car for about a year and a half. It is relatively fast, very comfortable and handles great. We had an '01 Boxster, which was a VW compared to this. It is not as fast as some other cars, but the handling more than makes up for it.
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Don't buy this car unless you have deep pockets
David, Littleton, CO, 01/28/2017
updated 02/02/2021
Porsche Boxster 2dr Convertible (2.7L 6cyl 5M)
5 of 8 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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Awesome, Awesome Car
jcntsl, 02/23/2006
Porsche Boxster 2dr Convertible (2.7L 6cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I just bought an '06 Boxster with the six speed transmission... and I have to say I have never driven anything as balanced as this car. I will tell you the ride is stiff with the optional 19 inch wheels, but well worth the look and the price. The handling is like nothing I have ever driven. Prior to this car, I had an Audi TT convertible, and before that I had a Porsche 911 coupe. Overall this is the most fun I've had in a convertible. I would highly recommened getting the base Boxster with the optional six speed transmission. The acceleration difference is almost negligable over the S model, and the price savings is substantial. Overall I paid $54,500 for a Boxster with similar performance to the Boxster A.
Lots of fun, but - careful...
David Hodges, Valencia, CA, 05/13/2018
updated 11/16/2020
Porsche Boxster 2dr Convertible (2.7L 6cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This is a 2006 model S Boxster. it's a great car, but if you buy one, inspect it VERY carefully. Mine wound up needing work on the top lowering mechanism ($ 1200) which could have been avoided had I raised and lowered the top before buying it. It also needed gas pistons (they hold up the trunk lids) for both front and rear lids (not expensive but annoying). Maintenance costs on this car are NOT trivial (oil change with filter about $ 200). There is no navigation unit or bluetooth in the car, so you will need to use your cellphone or buy a new unit ($ 800 to 1500) if you want these things. Trunks are very spacious. Steering and handling are superb. Despite some drawbacks, overall a fun car to drive !
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