2005 Porsche Boxster Consumer Reviews

Porsche Boxster S: garage queen, never been in the rain, 20K miles, showroom condition, stick(as any sports car should be), very fast and handles as any mid engine sports car should.

2006 Porsche Boxster S. 3.2L H-6 / 280 HP, 5-Speed Tiptronic S Automatic Transmission. GT Silver Metallic w/Brown-Cocoa leather interior, Invisible Car Bra. Original MSRP $72,430. Porsche Wind Stop deflector, Preferred Package Plus, Power Memory Seat Package, Heated Seats, Bose Surround Sound, Bluetooth, Streaming Audio, Self-Dimming Mirrors, Rain Sensing Wipers, Bi-Xenon Headlamp Package, Navigation (PCM 2.1 needs update), Remote CD Changer (6 disc). Upgraded exhaust system, trim lights, and new tires! Recent Experian/AutoCheck auto history available.

Puts a smile on my face every time I drive. I’ve owned for 15 years with only scheduled service and new tires Fit and finish is perfect. Turns out to be a very inexpensive car to own! Almost zero depreciation in the last seven years…..

This is NOT a bad weather car. Snow, heavy rain, hail, sleet, keep it in the garage. To get the max out of it during good weather you need summer high performance tires which means in bad weather you park it. But on a nice dry sunny day,......... WHOW....... Top down I have had it up over 100 mph and did not get my hair blown all over the place. The AC put out enough cool down at the feet and the breeze on the top kept me comfortable even when it was over 100 degrees in Nevada. Handles like it is glued to the road. What really makes this one of the best is the luggage space. You can go to a grocery store and load up a cart full and have more than enough luggage space for all of the groceries, though you do have to remember to put ice cream in the front trunk. On a trip it carries enough luggage that you do not have to wear the same shirt for a week. Ever time I look at newer ones I see no advantage to selling this one. If I had to make one complaint I would ding it for no decent drink holder.

I love my Boxster, the way it handles, sits, feels, and looks. The 6 speed manual is a blast to drive, and I don't have to worry about that expensive repair on the auto trans. Because its a 2010, there is no risk with an IMS bearing failure, which can run $20K to repair. The steering is not digital like the newer ones so the road feel is awesome. The radio volume is speed sensitive and my iphone connects with no problem. I love all of the storage in the fronk and trunk, and I love the side door pockets. The tires are wide in the rear for traction and more narrow up front, which saves fuel. The roof goes up quick and while moving at slower speeds. My gages and seat belt color match my exterior paint from the factory, and the wheel rim edge match also. The Nav works great as does the PCM system. I like the way the dash gives me warnings and updates, especially the low air pressure warning, which saved my life when I picked up a screw driver in a tire on the interstate! Mine is speed yellow with custom black Porsche wheels trimmed in yellow, and its easy to clean. Get the Clear hood and bumper film protection, its worth it! The oil and filter is easy to change from underneath if you watch a Youtube video. Its pretty easy accessing the engine bay from the front (behind the seats) and top, if you are mechanically inclined (you have to flip up the top or remove it). There are a few negatives. It draws way too much attention. It has 2 cup holders that fold out of the dash above the glove box, but I wish one was in the center console. It has no spare, and don't use the auto fix leak stop, it will ruin your TPS sensor. If you've had BMWs, this Porsche is way more dependable, Ive had a few of both. My 128i was ultra dependable up till I crashed it at 160,000 miles, but the other BMWs had issues (An M and Z4). I highly recommend any manual Base Boxster late 2009-2011. The early ones up to 2008 had bad IMS issues and problems with the rear main seal. But 2010-11 is THE Sweet spot, and thats why they are so hard to find! Who would sell one? Newer ones have the weird shaped angular headlights, older ones had the egg yoke headlights, but the 2010-11 has the 911 look without the bad IMS - a perfect world. Don't get a S model and risk the cylinder walls scoring! Get the base. Don't rev past 2000 RPMs until the engine is at normal operating temp, then redline it! I traded the M, the S2000, the MR2 Spyder, the Miata (after a few months), the 944 (years ago) wrecked the Z4, and traded others, but the Boxster is a keeper. (The S2000 should have been also). The S2000 was as fun, and cheaper to maintain, but it didn't look as good as the Boxster from the nose, both look good from the rear and side. An NSX would be better, but who can find one for Boxster money in good shape? No one. The Boxster Base in 2010-11 is the King of the Road. Don't waste your cash on a used Vette, Camaro, Challenger, Mustang, FRS, WRX, or Miata, find a clean 2010-11 Base Boxster and thank me 10,000 miles later! (Unless you can find a 500+ hp Shelby for low $20s with good miles) PS Run all season tires in the winter on cheaper wheels, and run your better looking wheels with slicker tread in the dry season. The 987 loves slick rubber in the curves when it is dry, but stay off of the water on them. The 987 will put you in the ditch on slicks in the rain!!! READ THE ENTIRE OWNER's Manual!!!! Germans think differently, and you need to know how to work everything early on. If the battery dies, you open the door with the manual key and jump it off by pulling a special post out of the fuse box, and use it and the door for the cables!!!! It hibernates when not cranked for a while and you have to pull the door handle up to wake it up again!!!! There is a tool kit, tire inflation kit, wheel lock socket and other things hidden in the front trunk, behind the rear wall. The battery is in front of the dash under the wiper blades in the frunk. There are 2 small drain holes in the bottom of the convertible top storage area that drains water. Pine needles and leaves can clog them, but you can buy a cheap screen to protect them. If they clog and water gets under your seats, you are in BIG TROUBLE as the electronics down there are water sensitive and cost a fortune to replace!! Don't stand in the frunk, it will warp. Don't use just any company to replace a windsheild, get someone used to Porsche's speed sensing washer sensors. Its ok to wash the top with soap and water if you rinse it well. Road debris tends to scratch the paint in front of the rear tires behind the vent, place clear paint film on that section ASAP, as well as the front bumper and leading 6 inches of the hood. Un hook your battery if you aren't driving it for a week or more. Unhook the negative lead first!!!! Read the manual. There are a ton of oddities in there. I love this car, but it is a totally different ownership experience than many others, and thats part of the beauty of it. You enter into a new world. This Boxster or a Cayman of this year, is like a 911 30 years ago, but way more dependable and reliable. Its the same size and feel as those. Newer 911s are too large, too expensive to maintain, and frankly, except for the turbos or GTSs, aren't worth it. But a used 2010 Boxster Base with lower miles is a great buy.

I have owned my 987 S for 10 months now, this is my 4th Boxster , my 3rd 987. The 987S is great value for the money. They pack a good punch, drive very well and still maintain a high level of comfort and quality. You cannot beat the practicality of this car too. A trunk and a frunk along with the drop top make this car usable in almost every scenario. Reliability and build quality are superb, what you’d expect from a Porsche of this time. Do not let the age of these .1 987s scare you away, a car that has been driven well (the way the designers intended) and taken care of will give you many smiles per gallon. Speaking of gallons, the fuel economy is great, considering the amount of power available. Driving rather spirited, I frequently achieve close to 300 miles per tank at about 19 MPG. Maintenance is not at all expensive, the car is not too difficult to work on as long as you have the right tools and resources. Overall a terrific car for any person!

Excellent car with 0 problem The PKD transmission it’s the best quick and fast shifting way better than manual transmission engine sounds great and cooling said it’s the best

This was my 4th Porsche having owned a Boxster and a pair of 911's in the past. This 2010 Base Boxster was purchased direct form a Porsche Dealer with a verified 9,000 miles. It was in excellent shape and well maintained. As an everyday car in a large city, it is on the small side and for longer journey's it is a little cramped. I drove it 480 miles in one day and you knew you had been on a road rip. However, it does have book luggage space for a weekend car. It is great fun on winding rural roads. The car was well put together with only one annoying rattle when cold from the roof clamp. Other than that, no other noise or issues mechanically. The soft top is not that well insulated so you do get wind noise above 50. However, its great with top down with that sweet sounding flat 6 behind you. The car is a great handling machine that lack the power of more modern cars. It was a stick shift and overall entertaining rather than exhilarating. Overall, it is a good fun weekend car that looks good, but think about the S if you like more speed.