Used 2007 Porsche Boxster Consumer Reviews
Worth the wait
I bought my Porsche Boxster used. I studied every competitor over several years and the Boxster just kept coming up on top, price, value, reliability, performance and of course fun. I'm 60. I've owned over 100 cars, mostly American or Japanese, and none of these cars compare to the Boxster. Not even close. This is the ultimate roadster in every way. Just a precision built car. There is no comparison. Sure you can pay more for more exotic cars but for the price and what you get, buy a Boxster. I'm glad I waited and glad I went with the Boxster. Thank you Richard Hammonds.
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After One Full Year of Driving
Just completed one full year of driving my 2006 Boxster so here is a quick assessment. Car is not a daily driver for me so miles are limited. Car drives very well, not as harsh as you might think. I have the 17" wheels which may add to that. To me, the 17s offer a more "big rubber" back tire look as opposed to the 18" wheels with a short sidewall. Handling difference is negligible. Build quality has been very good, no problems, no squeaks / rattles just like you would expect with a new car! Long maintenance terms, factory says first oil change at 20K miles so even if you chicken out and go 15K it's still a long time. Car gets a lot of looks - hopefully resale will be good as well.
- ConvertibleMSRP: $10,95019 mi away
- ConvertibleMSRP: $29,995155 mi away
- ConvertibleMSRP: $21,988213 mi away
Perfect Sports Car
My bride and I ordered this car in June of 2006 as our wedding gift to each other. Even though we bought the "base" Boxster, we optioned it up with all the goodies including the hardtop to a list of $67000! We got the base as it has plenty of power, great performance and really does get over 30 mpg on the highway. It is great for tooling around the backroads of Pennsylvania, Virginia, West (by God) Virginia and Maryland and can hold enough luggage for a week and still have room left for making frequent stops at the wineries! The overall performance is superb. I have owned Alfas, Fiats, Lancias, Triumphs and nothing compares to the Porsche. Expensive yes, but well worth it.
Great car, but problems
I am now on my second Boxster S. I traded in my 2001 for this current model. I love driving the car, I like the exhaust note a lot more than my previous one, it handles great etc. Funny thing just happened, I started to notice a clanking sound from the front left. I took it to the dealer twice and apparently there is a problem with some sort of pressure line in the power steering system. It apparently is a problem that Porsche has been aware of on these new models as well as the Caymans, but there is no repair solution. Because it is apparently not a safety concern I can't lemon the car. So now I have a car that is fun to drive except for that hideous noise from the front... go figure.
My First Porsche
I have had other nice cars, including a Corvette, but the handling on this car is light years above the rest. It is exhilirating to drive, with auditory sensory and visual thrills. I paid only $10000 for this car and even with 135000 miles it looks and feels crisp and new. No shakes rattles or rolls. A blast...
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