Overview & Reviews

The Boxster is significantly updated for 2005. Notable changes include more power for both models, new manual transmissions and a restyled exterior with larger front and side air intakes, a new headlamp treatment, revised door sills and larger side windows. The brakes have been upgraded, stability control is now standard across the board and head-protecting side airbags have been added.

• Supreme handling characteristics, pinpoint steering, plenty of usable power especially in "S" model, usable cargo compartment, fast power top operation.

User Reviews:

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  A dream come true... - 2005 Porsche Boxster
  By Harrison - July 19 - 10:43 am

  I love this car. I had a problem with the heating vent directors breaking. 2 of them broke in normal use. The dealer replaced them. They are fine now. My only complaint - the clothes hanger hooks on the back of the seats are so shallow in depth that you cannot get even one hanger on them. They are totally useless. This is a design oversight that needs attention. Other than that...well, the windstop does rattle a bit, which others have mentioned. Indeed, it could fit more snuggly. But hey, this is such a fun car to drive! Everytime I get in, put the top down, crank the tunes on the Bose system (excellent!) it is like a mini vacation. The 05 model is a huge improvement over previous models.

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  A REAL Sports Car - 2005 Porsche Boxster
  By C. Blackman - Texas - June 11 - 10:20 am

  The new Porsche Boxster is their "BEST TO DATE" sports car. Previous models have been fine, but this car is way outstanding. Fast, Fun to drive, quiet with the top down and you can drop the top while you are driving under 30 mph. I have had the car for two weeks and it "turns heads." Bose stereo is great. Terrific "Ice cold" air conditioner (a must for Texas). Interior finish work is as fine as Mercedes; very well laid out instrumentation, etc. I checked out several convertibles and this car was the best all around car.

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  New 2005 Boxster - 2005 Porsche Boxster
  By fungfucius - February 8 - 4:30 pm

  I ordered my 2005 Porsche Bosxter with no extras at all; only the most basic car: 5-speed manual, and red in color. Absolutely no complaint. The sound of the engine is gorgeous. The basic car is already good enough as it includes the stability control (an option in the 2004), an on board computer, and the crusie control. Ive had a Mercedes, a BMW, and this is my first Porsche. Each time, ive been very satisfied with the sales person (however, I hated the Mercedes SLK!)

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  Simply the Best - 2005 Porsche Boxster
  By todd - October 4 - 1:40 pm

  I have a VW Touareg, an Audi TT and a 03 Porsche Carrera and the new Boxster is the most fun to drive and the best of the lot. The fun of the TT Roadster with the legendary Porsche quality and performance. Its like I mated my Carrera and my TT and the 05 Boxster S was Born!

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  Boxster S is a Blast - 2005 Porsche Boxster
  By Henry - July 21 - 1:30 am

  Looked at Z4 and even the new 911, but I thought the Boxster had the best styling. New 280 HP engine just rips and mid-engine design make handling world-class. Seats are very comfy, the automatic top (with glass rear window) is awesome. Boxster used to remind of SLK--a bit of a girls car. No more--new Boxster is one of the worlds best sports cars.

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  Love my Boxster - 2005 Porsche Boxster
  By tony p - May 24 - 8:50 pm

  My Porsche Boxster does not have as much muscle as my old 1999 Chevrolet Corvette but it has adequate power for me. It certainly is a lot more fun to drive and more comfortable. It has no roll on the curves. It feels like you are attached to the road surface.

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  M3 killer? - 2005 Porsche Boxster
  By tmc - April 19 - 9:46 am

  I owned an E46 BMW M3 convertible (current M3 for those who dont know) and this car blows it away. How can 276 hp beat 333? Its lighter and handles amazingly through the curves. I compared it to a Z4 3.0i and the Boxster S won hands down. Its hard to find the limits of this car in a turn, its just that planted. And the engine sounds great! My only regret is I wish I had gotten sport chrono for the remapped accelerator option, but thats not all that important in the scheme of things. Suggestion to anyone buying one: get a good radar dectector!

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  Boxter S - 2005 - 2005 Porsche Boxster
  By Barry Glover - November 2 - 7:26 am

  Traded my 2003 911 on this vehicle as I liked the styling better than the 911 and the performance is near identical at a much lessor price. Great folding top, nice fit and quiet in cabin. The mid-engine actually handles better on curves than the 911.

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  MUCH improved since 1999 - 2005 Porsche Boxster
  By emilie - July 8 - 2:33 am

  In 1999, before Boxster S existed, I bought a new Aerokit Boxster. I had gone from a 98 Carrera S (that roofers dropped a roof on!), to the 99 Boxster. The 99 was a disappointment, lacking ponies under the hood. The 2005 Boxster S is a world apart in 6 years. I am extremely pleased with the Tiptronic transmission, the acceleration, the handling and definitely the new body style for 2005. Probably the only disappointment was the $61,000 price tag.

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  Forget the others, Get a Boxster S - 2005 Porsche Boxster
  By joe - June 2 - 11:33 am

  I was considering a Mercedes-Benz SLK, but after test driving a Boxster S my decision was made! Im still in the break in period, but this car is a ton of fun to drive. Its also a lot of fun getting all of the "thumbs up" from other motorists and strangers on the street. If your going to spend the money; get the "S" model with as many extras as you can afford. I love this car, and love being a Porsche owner.