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Used 2009 Porsche Boxster Consumer Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

Unbeatable value and performance for a used car

daftab, 02/08/2011
2008 Porsche Boxster RS 60 Spyder 2dr Convertible (3.4L 6cyl 6M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

I bought a certified pre-owned RS 60 spyder with 30K miles, 2.5 years old, and paid $41K at a dealership (wrnty good to 100K mi or June 2014). The design, performance, fit&finish, and overall driveability are phenomenal. The sport exhaust is absolutely AWESOME!!. I love driving this baby through tunnels with the top down--the sound just stirs the soul! Many you tube videos exist that give nice reviews of the car, but for some reason none really capture the sound all that well. You really have to drive it to hear and feel it adequately. After researching "fun" cars for years, I feel that I couldn't have made a better choice for overall performance and value.

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5 out of 5 stars

KNOCKED IT OUT OF THE PARK

SGT TS HUTTEN, US ARMY SF, 12/23/2020
2009 Porsche Boxster 2dr Convertible (2.9L 6cyl 6M)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful

Porsche really knocked the 987.2 out of the park! A super highlight is the 7-speed manual/auto transmission. I searched the country for specific features that were of most interest to me; driving it home from TX to FL was a thrill! Power, handling, agility, shifting, cornering and braking combine for a spectacular package that fits a 6'1", 200 lb. man specifically. I've owned dozens of high-end, exotic sports cars over the years. Given Porsche's 911 engine flaw in recent years, one might argue that the Cheyenne may actually have saved them from financial ruin. When I hear or see "Porsche" I think sports car - not SUV. That said, I'd submit that it was the Boxster that saved Porsche.

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3 out of 5 stars

Infamous IMS failure.

Carlissimo, 11/14/2015
2008 Porsche Boxster S 2dr Convertible (3.4L 6cyl 6M)
6 of 33 people found this review helpful

These cars are prone to early engine failure. Research them well before you buy one.

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Katty Luis, 03/19/2008
2008 Porsche Boxster 2dr Convertible (2.7L 6cyl 5M)
1 of 6 people found this review helpful

The 2008 Porsche Boxter is a great one person car that is fuel efficient and extremely comfortable. It is a great purchase if you are looking for a one person car.

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5 out of 5 stars

Awesome Ride! Gotten Lots of compliments.

Mo , 04/23/2021
updated 10/27/2022
2008 Porsche Boxster 2dr Convertible (2.7L 6cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Best car buy I have ever made. The Boxster hugs the road to perfection. Smooth ride and gets plenty of compliments. I’ve driven it for 5 years now and it’s still going strong. No major repairs just tune-up and timely oil/filter changes. Looking forward to trade in and purchase a newer model.

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