2008 porsche boxster car and driver

Typically when a performance car company announces a dedicated droptop model, car nerds hit the forums across the internet with a vengeance, pontificating on the effects of decreased structural rigidity and compromised dynamics. Popular searches toyota camry ford f150 car appraiser tool subaru. Indeed, the boxster has been given some high honours. In both cases, its a horizontallyopposed sixcylinder, but in the boxster its a 2. Used to install universal stereos which is approximately 7 wide by 4 high. Nov 03, 2009 driverside overview the porsche boxster rs 60 spyder celebrates a tradition of midengine roadsters that began with the 1951 porsche 550 spyder.

Car and driver finds that the 2008 porsche cayman s rockets to 60 in 4. The limited edition boxsters get the same orangeandblack motif, along with some of the same appearance cues, as found on the raceready, exclusive 911 gt3 rs model, plus a performance sport exhaust, black convertible top, and special. Used 2008 porsche boxster convertible in saint petersburg. While enthusiasts will go back and forth on perfect engine placement for the perfect sports car, everyone agrees that the porsche boxster is one sweet ride. Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report. Porsche boxster is virtually unmatched when it comes to enthusiastic driving. This 2008 porsche boxster is a modern classic that takes the new legend of a midengine porsche, and thats combined it with the desirable updated looks and technology of the second generation. I previously owned a 2004 nissan 350z touring and a 2008 audi tt 3. The toplevel boxster is now as quick as a cayman s and the previousgen 911. Used 2008 porsche boxster for sale at harper porsche vin. Boxster driver s manual 0315 more about warranty information warranty extension porsche tyre approvals other vehicle and registration documents information for independent workshops hv battery recycling. Test drivers are left aghast by the boxster s superb handling dynamics.

Here you will find an overview of all porsche models. We have 36 2008 porsche boxster vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 4 1owner cars, and 34 personal use cars. Aug 10, 2011 porsche claims the car will hit 96 kilometres an hour in 5. The 2008 porsche boxster is the car that returned germanys most famous sportscar maker to its roots. The 550 was refined into the 718, a car that earned a reputation as a giant killer over higher horsepower ferraris with a 12 punch win at lemans in 1953. With that engine mounted midengine in the boxster the car would be awesome.

The 2008 porsche boxster, the caymans convertible twin brother, is every bit as practical as it is luxurious and sporty. Aug 10, 2011 indeed, the boxster has been given some high honours. What is it like to own a porsche boxster as a daily driver. But from behind the wheel of the 2008 porsche boxster, you could really care less what anyone has to say about it. Our tests are widely regarded as the most trusted source of. Learn more about price, engine type, mpg, and complete. The boxster was the first allnew porsche in 19 years, and the longterm test car we obtained a few months later required seven unscheduled visits to the dealer for repairs during its 40,000mile run.

Exterior parts for 2008 porsche boxster for sale ebay. This porsche certified 2008 boxster s has only 8,422 miles. Although plenty powerful, with either 245 or 295 midmounted horsepower ready to thrust it forward when the driver flexes his right foot, the magic of the boxster and any porsche is in its. Select from one or more dropdowns below, to find the right car for you.

In short, this edition looked and drove much better than the standard car and with. The limited edition boxsters get the same orange and black motif, along with some of the same appearance cues, as found on the raceready, exclusive 911 gt3 rs model, plus a performance sport exhaust, black convertible top, and special. It has been the winner of car and driver magazines annual ten best list many times and it has been named one of the top 10 best porsches of. The 2008 boxsters solid road performance leaves auto critics impressed. Up yourself and your tunes over the factory installation with topoftheline audio. As it is, the car handles very well in its design envelope and can be driven comfortably as a daily driver. They are visually similar except for the additional center front grille opening, red brake. The porsche boxster s offers all of these in a beautiful package that will be sure to turn heads wherever you go, and it is amazingly easy to drive to boot. Porsche boxster 2008, double din black stereo dash kit by scosche. Porsche claims the car will hit 96 kilometres an hour in 5. Dec 01, 2004 porsche is quick to point out that if you had optioned your 2004 boxster exactly as the base 2005 model is equipped, youd have spent more than the new car s base price. Boxster from washington state on sat feb 18 2012 i have had three boxsters and the 2008 was the best of the three 1999 and 2002.

The limited edition boxsters get the same orangeandblack motif, along with some of the same appearance cues, as found on the raceready, exclusive 911 gt3 rs model, plus a performance sport exhaust, black convertible top, and special alcantara interior trim. Used 2008 porsche boxster from burdick warehouse in cicero, ny, 39. The cayman is the type of car that makes a decent driver look great, and would probably make a talented driver look like a professional. Every year the entire car and driver staff gathers at a rural site about 30 miles west of our home office in ann arbor, michigan, for a week of. The cayman is the type of car that makes a decent driver look great, and would probably make a talented driver look like a professional but somehow without. Im not talking about its balance on the road, we all know about that, but more so. The 2008 porsche boxster will be launched at this years frankfurt motor show.

Jan 01, 2008 every year the entire car and driver staff gathers at a rural site about 30 miles west of our home office in ann arbor, michigan, for a week of evaluating all the new cars and, hopefully, avoiding. The porsche boxster is a sweet sports car that feels right at home on a race track, yet its comfortable enough for daily use. Recent motpresented with all hand and service books, all service invoices and bothkeysan exceptional example. Click image to enlarge the big difference is in the midmounted powerplant.

Search over 700 listings to find the best local deals. Learn what owners have to say and get authentic consumer feedback before buying your next car. Get detailed information on the 2008 porsche boxster including specifications and data that includes dimensions, engine specs, warranty, standard features, options, and more. The boxster, internally known as the 986 the first generation and 987 the second generation is a mid. While enthusiasts will go back and forth on perfect engine placement for the perfect sports car, everyone agrees that the porsche boxster is. Uksupplied, rhd, with less than 25,000 warranted miles from newsuperbly presented inarctic silver metallic with black extended leatherdesirable sixspeed manual gearboxcomplete dealerspecialist service history. Porsches are excellent driving machines and both boxster models more than live up to that heritage. See hires pictures, prices and info on porsche boxster s for sale in woodway. Porsche provides you with detailed descriptions, technical data, a car configurator, etc. Its amazing to think you can own a wellmaintained and babied porsche droptop for less than the price of an economy car.

Preowned porsche boxster models are available with a 2. Used 2008 porsche boxster convertible in woodway, tx auto. Mar 25, 2011 this porsche certified 2008 boxster s has only 8,422 miles. Porsche is quick to point out that if you had optioned your 2004 boxster exactly as the base 2005 model is equipped, youd have spent more than the new cars base price. Still, kelley blue book concedes that the cayman, by. Used 2008 porsche boxster for sale at burdick warehouse. Driverside overview the porsche boxster rs 60 spyder celebrates a tradition of midengine roadsters that began with the 1951 porsche 550 spyder. Compared to the cayman, kelley blue book finds that off the track the boxster provides comparable performance excitement with the added allure of a convertible top, a bit more comfort and definitely more available storage via two roomy trunks. This 2008 porsche boxster is one of 1,960 produced in celebration of the type 718 rs 60 spyder that earned its first of many class wins at the 1960 12 hours of sebring. The limited edition boxsters get the same orange and black motif, along with some of the same appearance cues, as found on the raceready, exclusive 911 gt3 rs model, plus a performance sport exhaust, black convertible top, and special alcantara interior trim. Our list of 42 known complaints reported by owners can help you fix your 2008 porsche boxster. The 2008 porsche boxster sports car comes as either the basic boxster or the massaged, pricier boxster s.

Used 2008 porsche boxster for sale with photos cargurus. Used 2008 porsche boxster convertible in woodway, tx. This one owner boxster s comes loaded with a 6 speed manual transmission, porsche communication management pcm. Overall, what the boxster offers over so many others is a near idealistic balance, writes.

This is a rare uk supplied example of the limited production sport edition boxster with many desirable features including sport design body styling, stainless entry guards and exhaust tips, 18 boxster s alloy wheels, sports steering wheel, rear roll hoops in body colour, sport chrono and pasm. Porsche boxster 2008, cpa2002 viper series reclinable steel tubular frame racing seats by cipher auto. Find the engine specs, mpg, transmission, wheels, weight, performance and more for the 2008 porsche boxster 2 door rs60 limited edition. Compared to the cayman, kelley blue book finds that off the track the boxster provides. Offered for sale is this very attractive boxster from porsche, a 2008 model in classic black over savana beige leather. A new porsche gt3 rs orange boxster, made in a limited number of only 500 vehicles, is the big news for 2008.