There’s no Euro NCAP crash test rating for the 987 Boxster but the body is very strong and it benefits from driver, passenger, side and head airbags. A comprehensive Porsche Stability Management system keeps things in check while an alarm and immobiliser are standard fit. Ceramic brakes with even shorter stopping distances were an option on the Boxster S but they’re very expensive to replace when worn out – just as they were expensive to add when new.

Because the engine is located in the middle, this frees up luggage space in the front and back of the Boxster, making it surprisingly practical for a sportscar. There’s 130 litres of space at the rear and 150-litres under the bonnet – this is quite deep too and allows you to fit larger or boxy items in. Inside there’s a good sized glovebox, a centre armrest with a cubbyhole and large door pockets with flip up lids that double as armrests.

There’s also a clever twin cupholder system that flips out of a slot above the glovebox. To fold down the roof you first have to undo a fairly stiff central catch, but once released, the electric motors take over to drop the roof in just 12 seconds. It’s even quicker to close.