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Roadster with mid-engine for pure driving fun!
Porsche Boxster or Boxster S?
Porsche Boxster Spyder
Porsche Boxster GTS
Porsche Boxster Black Edition

Roadster with mid-engine for pure driving fun!

Porsche laid the foundation for a very successful series of the Zuffenhausen sports car manufacturer with the Porsche Boxster in 1996. The motto for the first Porsche Boxster 986 was: identical parts to the 911 (996), as many as possible. Porsche was in a crisis and Wendelin Wiedking managed to overcome it with the Porsche Boxster. The chic Boxster was a revolution from the moment The Boxster was a revolution from the moment of its presentation: for the Porsche Boxster, none other than the flagship 911 had to give up its face. Boxster and the "nine-eleven" henceforth shared the hood, front fenders, lamps and front bumpers. Identical parts were also to be seen in the were also seen in the interior. The result was the Porsche Boxster as we know it to this day: A crisp, two-seater convertible for upscale tastes at a a comparatively low price of the equivalent of just under 40,000 euros.

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Porsche Boxster: Cautious model update, stable prices

From its debut in 1996, it took just under 9 years for Porsche to make the first, visible retouches to the Boxster. Under the hood, however quite a bit, however. For example, the output grew from 204 to a staggering 260 hp. The "big brother" 911 now had a clear visual identity that distinguished it from the Boxster. independence that made it distinguishable from the Boxster. Unlike the 911, however, the Porsche Boxster suffered from a noticeable loss in value. loss in value. This was also due to the fact that the Audi TT, the Mercedes SLK and the BMW Z3 / Z4, three competitors from Germany, scored with similar performance and image values. with similar performance and image values. Within the group of German roadsters, the Boxster has achieved a top position (not least because of the (not least because of the appalling quality deficiencies in the SLK), it is nevertheless initially at an enormous price loss. Ready to drive examples with a repair backlog were available for as little as 5,000 euros a few years ago. However, these times are over, even the first Porsche Boxster have increased in value. When talking about prices, one should also keep an eye on repair costs: Porsche repairs are naturally naturally a lot more expensive than with the volume manufacturers.

Porsche Boxster buying advice and info in the PFF Forum

Whoever wants to buy a used Porsche Boxster should inform himself. The Porsche experts and Porsche drivers who cavort in the Boxster Forum in the PFF are experienced contacts who know what they are talking about. For prospective buyers it makes sense to read the experiences of other Boxster drivers in the forum and then at least have the object of their desire appraised by the official Porsche dealer. It is true that the Porsche Boxster is a first-class "Made-In-Germany" product, even if the cars are assembled in Finland. Nevertheless, after a quarter of a century of production history, the Porsche Boxster is also suffering from the ravages of time. Professional expertise from someone who is therefore a little extra insurance when buying. Ideally, you should buy a used Porsche Boxster turnkey, including a used car warranty, directly from the authorized dealer. This way, you don't buy a pig in a poke, but an inexpensive fun vehicle with a safe feeling. Fun vehicle with a safe feeling.

Porsche Boxster or Boxster S?

The Porsche Boxster is available in a normal version, which is also called "Non S". The performance-enhanced version has the designation "Boxster S". It is characterized by more displacement and greater performance, usually also a larger brake system and other extras. This is also reflected in the price: the Boxster S costs more than 10,000 euros extra new compared to the normal Boxster. And on the used market, too, prices are higher for the Boxster S. Whether that is worth it, everyone must decide for themselves.

Porsche Boxster Spyder

That's how a Porsche should be: fast, light, and direct, and with a significantly more powerful engine than a Boxster S. The Boxster Spyder takes Porsche back to its roots in an open-top version. open-top version back to where the 911 actually once came from. A sports car focused on the essentials. This is what Porsche also pays for this very well with the Boxster Spyder - this renunciation. The Spyder is the sportiest version of the Boxster. For purists who who want to enjoy the driving pleasure unfiltered. Everything is direct and hard - especially the lowered sports suspension. The cumbersome hood of the Boxster Spyder is just as necessary as the reduction in the number of electronic aids. So you won't find any distance sensors, no rain sensors etc. That only adds unnecessary weight to the scales. For those who are also interested in (monetary) values - the Boxster Spyder is very price stable and in demand. The Boxster 987 was first available as a Spyder variant in 2009. According to Porsche, this is to be maintained in the future so that there will be - as long as the Porsche Boxster is built - also a Boxster Spyder.

Porsche Boxster GTS

Under the additional designation GTS, Porsche has been manufacturing vehicles since the 2014 model year that are even more powerful than the Boxster and also the Boxster S. The GTS models also have extended standard equipment. Likewise, the GTS models have extended standard equipment. For example, the 981 Boxster GTS built since mid-2014 has 330 hp (243 kW) at 6,700 rpm. The 982 Boxster GTS (also known as the 718 Boxster GTS), produced from model year 2017, even brings it up to 365 hp (269 kW) at 6,500 revs. Since 2020, there has been the Boxster GTS 4.0, which is equipped with a larger displacement and draws an output of 400 hp (294 kW) from its four liters, available at 7,000 revs. With the GTS, Porsche not only focuses on sportiness, but also places just as much emphasis on comfort. With additional standard equipment, even the first model of the Boxster GTS comes ex works with adaptive shock absorbers (PASM system). These ensure a comfortable driving experience even on bumpy roads. Thanks to Sport modes, the suspension can also be set more dynamically. Furthermore, the GTS comes with bi-xenon headlights as well as cornering lights.

Porsche Boxster Black Edition

Under the designation Black Edition, Porsche offers a Boxster with additional equipment as well as increased engine power. The Black Edition is a special equipment series that Porsche offers on several models and model generations, including the 911 Carrera. Common to the Black Edition models is the design focus on the color black as well as a limitation of the vehicles. For example, Porsche produces only 987 units of the Boxster S Black Edition from 2011.

The special edition, which is significantly expanded compared to other Boxster models, features a special black paint finish, a black soft top and other components kept in black. The alloy wheels are also painted black, as are the air intakes. The tailpipes of the exhaust system are also black. The same applies to the lettering at the rear. The interior also implements this design scheme. The door sills already feature black lettering. Numerous trim panels in the interior, from the switch panel to the selector levers, are painted black. The instrument cluster also has black dials. The limited edition is indicated by a plaque on the lid of the glove compartment. This provides information about the respective serial number of the vehicle. The Black Edition also offers a comprehensive range of additional multimedia equipment. Porsche also offers various optional equipment packages. Depending on their orientation, these focus on infotainment, comfort or design. Bi-xenon headlights including cornering lights are also part of the Black Edition equipment. Compared to the Boxster S, the Black Edition also features a slight increase in engine performance.

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Roadster with mid-engine for pure driving fun!

Porsche Boxster: Cautious model update, stable prices

Porsche Boxster buying advice and info in the PFF Forum

Porsche Boxster or Boxster S?

Porsche Boxster Spyder

Porsche Boxster GTS

Porsche Boxster Black Edition