Used 2007 Porsche Boxster Consumer Reviews
Don't buy this car unless you have deep pockets
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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My Boxster S
Like with all cars there are so pros and some cons. The Boxster S does give you the overall speed and control that all speed junkies want to see. It has tight steering and the ability to move through every area as if it was built for the road you are on. You can put the top down and feel free no matter if you are in downtown traffic or on the open road. The only thing I find that is disappointing is that most of the interior parts are plastic and do not last. All of the Porsche lovers want to see their car last and this will not happen with most of the plastics on the inside of the car. This is really the only thing I have found that is a con so all in all it is a wonderful and enjoyable experience to own my Porsche.
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- ConvertibleMSRP: $17,34912 mi away
- ConvertibleMSRP: $21,99524 mi away
- S ConvertibleMSRP: $21,997358 mi away
rides on rails
This is a great car. It's not that fast but it handles like nothing else. Seems to be on rails and takes corners 10 times better than anything I've driven. I only get 20 mpg and that was with conservative driving before my 2000 mile break-in period. The paint chips very easily, more easily than any car I've had. And the seats are extremely narrow at the shoulders. If fact, they hurt and I'm considering some after market seats. Seems you have to be a skinny teenager to fit in the seats. But overall it's a thrill to drive down winding roads.
Zooom
I had a 1986 Corvette which was lots of fun. Multiply the fun factor by 20...I feel like I am superglued to the road...the five speed manual is smooth as silk...the dual exhaust emulates Ferrari sound...the Boxster is to drive as would be Jennifer Aniston in my bedroom, get it?😎
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A Totally New Boxster That Will Thrill
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.