2004 Porsche Boxster: Overview
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- MSRP: $42,600 -$59,900
- Invoice: $37,121 -$52,267
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Pros
- Steering/handling
- Acceleration
- Braking
Cons
- Noise
- Ride
- Passenger room
- Entry/exit
Vehicle Highlights
Porsche's entry-level car is a 2-seat convertible that uses a midmounted, horizontally opposed 6-cyl engine. The base model comes with a 225-hp 2.7-liter and 5-speed manual transmission, the Boxster S with a 258-hp 3.2 and 6-speed manual. Both offer an optional 5-speed automatic with manual-shift steering-wheel buttons. Antilock 4-wheel disc brakes and side airbags are standard. Antiskid/traction control is optional. Also included is a power soft top with a heated glass rear window. A removable hardtop is optional. The base model has 16-inch wheels and is available with the S's 17s; 18s are optional for both, as is a sport exhaust system. A heavily revised 2005 Boxster is expected in the first half of calendar '05.
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Expert Ratings Summary (view detailed report)
| Category | Base w/18-inch wheels, man. Rating | Premium Sporty performance Car Average Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration | 7 | 7.7 |
| Fuel Economy | 6 | 4.7 |
| Ride Quality | 2 | 4 |
| Steering/Handling/Braking | 10 | 8.4 |
| Quietness | 2 | 4 |
| Controls | 5 | 5.8 |
| Details | ||
| Room/Comfort/Driver Seating (front) | 4 | 5.4 |
| Room/Comfort (rear) | 0 | .6 |
| Cargo Room | 2 | 2.2 |
| Value within Class | 6 | 4.6 |
| Total Score: | 44 | 47.4 |
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