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Porsche Boxster (2005-) Review

Category: Roadsters 5 out of 5

Summary of the Porsche Boxster (2005-)

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Assets

A sensational driving experience in a surprisingly practical 'every-day-use' package.

Drawbacks

Chassis could handle a lot more power, some may think it looks too much like the old car

Verdict

Porsche spent a lot of cash on this second-generation Boxster and it shows. Why spend another £30K on a 911?

Review

Reliability and Quality4 out of 5

Although a great deal of the Boxster's componentry is new, the heart of the beast are those proven flat-six engines, developed now to the point where reliability and durability shouldn't be a concern. And 4Car's own owners' reports indicate no serious problems with the Boxster. The new car is also more rigid than before, and that should mean fewer rattles and creaks over a long life. The interior of the new car feels higher quality, too, with soft touch surfaces and less complicated, more geometric panel joins.

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Best Roadsters

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Winner:
Porsche Boxster
First runner up:
Mazda MX-5
Second runner up:
BMW Z4

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