I understand that this site was once called Porsche Purist. I am not from that crowd. My affection for the transaxle cars is well documented, and I've always preferred the 356 to the 911. When I heard that the Boxster and Cayman were going to flat-four power, I was bothered less than most. When I ultimately heard the cars, however, I found them a …
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Revealed: The 718 Boxster and Cayman GTS
For those looking for a leaner, more focused, and more athletic version of the 718, the newest GTS is on the horizon. Prospective buyers will have to wait until March 2018 to pick up their 718 GTS and fork over a hefty $79,800 for a Cayman or a princely $81,900 for a Boxster (Canadian pricing is $90,600 and $93,000 respectively). However, the GTS' …
Continue to the full articleChris Harris Thinks The New Boxster Had a “Personality Transplant”
And he doesn't think it's a good thing. By now, we all know that the 718 Boxster switched from a normally aspirated flat-six to a turbo charged flat-four. On paper the new Boxster is better in almost every way than its predecessor. It's faster zero to 60, faster zero to 100 and faster overall with a top speed of 177 MPH. As Chris says, "that's …
Continue to the full articleRiding the Depreciation Curve: Which is the Best Boxster to Buy Used?
Thinking about buying a used Boxster and wondering what year and model will give you the best deal? The crew over at JP & Co. have put together what they call a "Porsche Boxster | Buyer's Guide & Depreciation" video. It's not a "Buyer's Guide" in the true sense of the what we're used to. It doesn't point out what to look for on a PPI, or things of …
Continue to the full articleHow Much Does It Really Cost To Maintain An Older Porsche Boxster
Older Boxsters are becoming more and more affordable from an acquisition standpoint. Good examples can easily be found in the $10 to $12k range. For those with patience, and a little luck, decent cars can still be had south of $10k. However, the question then becomes, just because you can afford to buy it, can you afford to maintain it? We're …
Continue to the full articleA Texas Tango With The 718 Twins: 2017 Boxster & Cayman Review
I busied myself with ashing a half-Lucky Strike when the phone rang. On the other end was a dame called 'opportunity'. She was a hard one to turn down, always looking to get into trouble, but with her it was always a good time. "Get on a plane, get yourself to Austin, Texas", she said, "I've got a job for you". I paint myself a skeptic, and the …
Continue to the full article9 Tips and Tricks For Your 986 Boxster
Each Porsche model has their own list of quirks, things you might not have known, tricks and tips. The video below is from UK Porsche 986 owner Neil. Neil is the man behind the Road and Race channel over on YouTube. It's not big, it's not flashy, but if you're a 986 owner it has some great content. Take the video below. Neil's compiled a list of …
Continue to the full articleThis Is What The New Turbo Powered Boxster Sounds Like
This 4-mniute video clip features a 2017 Porsche 718 Boxster S being put through its paces on a series of mountain roads and switch backs. No voice overs, no commentary, just the sounds of Porsche's new turbo charged flat four engine. We're going to hold off making a final judgement call until we're able to hear one in person as we were …
Continue to the full articlePricing, Pictures, Video and Specs of The New 718 Boxster and 718 Boxster S
Porsche's Boxster has been around for 20 years. Can you believe that? Where does the time go? In that 20 years, the two-seat roadster has been through three generations and seen engines as large as 3.8 liters in the current Boxster Spyder. The 'new' car introduced here gives the Boxster a slightly revised name, a slightly revised visual appearance, …
Continue to the full article2016 Porsche Boxster Spyder First Drive: The Hawaiian Experience Review
Do you remember riding in the car with your parents on a long road trip when you were a young child? The feeling of air rushing across the tips of your fingers as you thrust your hand out the window on a warm summer day. In those carefree childhood days, the car didn't matter, it could be a Suburban or a sports car. The vehicle was just your …
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