Porsche Boxster 1996-

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good but very expensive to buy, insure and maintain.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Pricey, ring around dealers to bring down prices. Tyres, servicing, warranty, insurance all expensive, unless you comparing to TVR, Ferrari or other sports car.

  • On the road

    Driving

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Fabulous to drive. Handling wonderful, limits very high.

    Performance

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Fast but you soon get used to it and want more !

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    No problems here except standard stereo.

    Image

    5 out of 5 5.0

    You can't beat the feeling of arriving in the Porsche. Far less problem to own than Ferrari.

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Acceptable, seats and cabin not great long distance journeys or drivers over 6ft. Suspension beautifully damped.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    CAT1 std, average for this class, hardtops easily and frequently stolen - don't bother.

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Service going down hill fast at some west London dealerships I could mention…

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Watch for costly RMS failure.

    Other

    Tyres and balancing frequent problem.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes