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Nickname: 2004 Boxster Owner

Review: Finally fulfilled a goal and bought a used 2004 Boxster. Runs like I imagined a Porsche would and holds the road like it is on rails. I now understand why the car has a cult-like following. The positives are obvious and well documented, so here are the bad points. If you are taller than 6'3", you will be VERY pressed for headroom and a bit bent at the knees for legroom. The stock stereo is a bit weak. (but the engine noise sounds better anyway!) An annoying rub between the seatback and the rollbar keeps me from reclining the seat as far as I would like. And finally, I ran the stock tires from nearly new to the cords in ~10K miles. Hopefully, my new set will last a little longer. Not perfect, but by far the best car I've ever owned. And I admit, my ego is stroked by owning a Porsche. Corvettes are everywhere. For the same money, I own a head turning Porsche.

Date reviewed: Oct 12, 2007 12:27 PM

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Nickname: Le Ru

Review: I won the base model in a raffle. This vehicle is bangin'. Hot, fast and a neck-breaker. Quality is exceptional and if I had bought it, the best bang for the buck out of all the roadsters in this price range!

Date reviewed: Dec 29, 2006 12:55 AM

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Nickname: hellsaccountant

Review: I have owned two Boxster S's -- a 2002 and a 2006. Absolutely superb car -- no problems and drives like a dream. The engine sound is so fine that I don't even play the radio.

Date reviewed: Jul 17, 2006 2:22 PM

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Nickname: phani

Review: Porsche is a real gem-of a car, the name itself is a distinction when it comes to Sports Cars, while those of Mercedes & BMW are more widely known for luxury though Mercedes has a SLK sports model. Porsche is the ultimate driving experience with a great powerful engine & aggressive aero-dynamic styling.

Date reviewed: Feb 1, 2006 11:16 AM

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Nickname: Mirage Metallic

Review: Blind spot on the right when being overtaken?? Why is anyone overtaking you! Hehe. The tip is a lot more than a typical automatic, too. It predicts the right gear better than any othe auto, and it learns your driving style to assist the prediction. Power seats you don't need--you don't want the weight anyway. And I have the Bose Digital sound in my 911, and its pretty damn good. Worth the coin. Also, while the trimmed mats are pricey, I don't see why poeple complain about the mat prices. I paid $110 for mats in my Lexus, too.

Date reviewed: Oct 28, 2005 9:38 PM

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Nickname: Da Bruce

Review: Good down to earth review. The baseline Boxster is a wonderful car that is full of speed and handling that is in reach of the common man-- Duh, I got one! The reviewer is correct, an extra what 8 mph at the top end isn't worth $10,000. Love this car!!!!!

Date reviewed: Oct 28, 2005 5:29 PM