Porsche Convertible / Roadster car reviews

Porsche Convertible / Roadster car reviews

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• Porsche 911 Cabriolet (2024 onwards) Review

  New Cabriolet driven in the UK

  

  Parkers rating: 4.6 out of 5 4.6

  New price: £118,435 - £159,135

  PROS

  • Almost as good to drive as the coupe
  • Hybrid power adds to the thrills
  • Usable every day - for a sports car

  CONS

  • Tighter rear seats than the Coupe
  • 4WD models more prone to understeer
  • Long and expensive options list

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• Porsche 911 Cabriolet (2019 - 2024) Review

  Soft-top 911 is closer to the Coupe than ever

  

  Parkers rating: 4.7 out of 5 4.7

  Used price: £53,034 - £172,272

  PROS

  • Refinement with roof up or down
  • Huge performance and handling
  • Tidier cabin than previous car
  • Adaptive dampers now standard

  CONS

  • Coupe is still the enthusiast’s choice
  • Turbo engine not as thrilling as older 911s
  • Divisive new gearshift design
  • Larger tyres will cost more to replace

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• Porsche 718 Boxster Convertible (2016 onwards) Review

  It might be the entry-level model, but it's still brilliant

  

  Parkers rating: 4.2 out of 5 4.2

  New price: £59,155 - £131,045

  PROS

  • Great fun to drive
  • Excellent build quality
  • Rapid electric roof

  CONS

  • Cabin design looks dated
  • Expensive optional extras
  • Rubbish interior storage

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• Porsche 911 Targa (2014 - 2019) Review

  

  Parkers rating: 4 out of 5 4.0

  Used price: £29,657 - £70,821

  PROS

  • Aural delight
  • Retro looks
  • Desirable
  • Performance

  CONS

  • Buffeting at speed
  • Not the full convertible

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• Porsche 911 Turbo (2013 - 2019) Review

  

  Parkers rating: 4.8 out of 5 4.8

  Used price: £32,040 - £86,287

  PROS

  • Crushing performance
  • All-weather ability
  • Easy to live with

  CONS

  • Not cheap
  • Arguably less involving than 2WD models
  • 911 Carrera S as fun to drive yet much cheaper

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• Porsche 911 Cabriolet (2012 - 2019) Review

  

  Parkers rating: 4.6 out of 5 4.6

  Used price: £21,292 - £63,971

  PROS

  Strong performance, excellent handling, quality interior

  CONS

  Ride is too firm on 20-inch wheels, pricey servicing

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• Porsche Boxster (2012 - 2016) Review

  

  Parkers rating: 5 out of 5 5.0

  Used price: £11,148 - £43,601

  PROS

  • Supreme handling and performance
  • Powerful brakes
  • Quality interior

  CONS

  • Rock-hard clutch pedal on manual models
  • Few storage cubbies
  • Poor rear visibility

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• Porsche 911 Targa (2006 - 2012) Review

  

  Parkers rating: 5 out of 5 5.0

  Used price: £14,238 - £36,446

  PROS

  Iconic Porsche design, superbly engineered, sharp handling, sublime engines, extra practicality over Coupe

  CONS

  Miserly standard kit, high running costs

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• Porsche 911 Cabriolet (2005 - 2012) Review

  

  Parkers rating: 5 out of 5 5.0

  Used price: £8,668 - £34,559

  PROS

  Adds fresh-air to the 911 experience, fantastic engines, superb handling, unsurpassed build quality

  CONS

  Fabric roof when many alternatives have folding metal tops, high running costs

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• Porsche Boxster (2004 - 2011) Review

  Second-generation Boxster (987) is still a great sportscar - if you buy wisely

  

  Parkers rating: 4.5 out of 5 4.5

  Used price: £3,588 - £18,507

  PROS

  • Intoxicating driving experience
  • Surprisingly practical
  • Great value as a used buy

  CONS

  • There are some expensive issues to look out for
  • Standard equipment wasn't generous
  • Avoid badly modified examples

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