Porsche Boxster 1996-

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Held price well, easy resale.

    Costs

    2 out of 5 2.0

    High servicing costs with dealer, not even valeted.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Safe fast driving, although watch the back end in the wet.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Not too bad for 2.7, I got around 28-30 mpg.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    2 out of 5 2.0

    After 42k miles, the valve spring broke which cost £6k, not really what I expected from Porsche.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Full leather interior a must, with good sound system.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    A little cramped, but I'm 6'4", still plenty of head room, leather seats make for a comfortable ride.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    As expected.

    Service

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Very poor service from dealer, it had to go back several times after service (driver door dropped, hood not working). After writing to Porsche UK they really didn't care, little fish came to mind.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    42k valve spring broke damaging the piston head; £6k.

    Other

    Door hinge pin missing after service, hood not working after service.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    No