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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  Ultimate ride - 2005 Porsche Boxster
  By randy clark - March 8 - 3:20 pm

  This car has to be driven. Reading a review does not get it. After being hit from behind and hitting a tree then head on into a concrete wall with the top down, climbing out without a scratch this is one safe car so state farm wrote us a check and we got another one. So far so good but I use my mirrors more.This is a real sports car.Drive It!

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  Best car you can buy! - 2005 Porsche Boxster
  By Ginzaman - November 15 - 2:10 am

  I had my own problem. Starting with Engine failure due to broken intermediate shaft. Dealer took it for few weeks and put a new engine after 21k. I had few other things going bad but still love my Porsche. Went to dealer probably about 10 times for minor things after that. I will probably get something like GT3 or 997S model next time. I think they could have done a better interior job but you get what you pay for. Love my car top down and still able to beat many cars like G35, 350Z, BMW 335ci and many many more. Can keep up with old M5 and Vantage. Its pretty impress for the money. Need grippier tires, like Vredstein.

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  Hits the "Sweet Spot." - 2005 Porsche Boxster
  By E. Ward - August 25 - 12:43 pm

  A absolute joy to drive. It is stylish,responsive and powerful. Distinctly superior to every other car Ive owned, which includes not only a current model BMW M3 and an Audi TT 3.2 but also a Porsche 911 (996).

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  Catastrophic Engine Failure - 2005 Porsche Boxster
  By Michael_W - June 10 - 12:16 pm

  Leased the 2005 Boxster S in February. Other than sidelight issues and a tire blowout in the upper peninsula of MI that required an excursion via flatbed trailer for 150 miles to the nearest town and a two day wait for the replacement tire it would have been an uneventful trip. The real fun started in the 2nd summer of ownership when the counterbalance shaft snapped in half with 10,127 miles on the odometer. Porsche replaced the engine 6 weeks later at their expense with a remanufactured 2006 version. Michigan summers are noted for their brevity so the six week layup took the fun out of the relationship. I flipped the lease in spring of 2007 and still miss the car. Reliability is an issue.

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  great - 2005 Porsche Boxster
  By E - January 23 - 4:36 am

  It has great handling and has great turning. It can also accelerate very quickly.

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  What a blast to own and drive - 2005 Porsche Boxster
  By Terry - November 29 - 9:20 am

  My wife and I purchased this car for her recently from a friend of ours who collects sports cars. Its "her" car but I just cant seem to keep my hands off of it. Its so much fun to drive Im looking at buying another one just so I dont have to beg her for the keys. Its cool looking, sounds great, handles like its on rails and is like riding a bolt of lightening when you push it hard through the gears. Just plain love it. Thanks Porsche!

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  2005 Porsche Boxster - 2005 Porsche Boxster
  By T Grippo - October 28 - 5:00 am

  As a former Corvette fanatic I carefully researched and tested both the C6 Vette as well as the Boxster 987, both are extremely good cars but the Porsche has better handling and comfort as well as storage space, not to mention the acceleration and power. The S model Boxster is even faster! Also insurance premiums are much better than the vette which has a high theft rate. I own the regular version, not the S version and it is without a doubt the best car I have ever driven! Gas mileage is in the range of 22 mpg average. After owning 3 Vettes, Porsche made a believer out of me!

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  Love it, but - 2005 Porsche Boxster
  By tonyrocker - September 28 - 6:33 am

  I love this car. It is my first Porsche and I have it just over 2 years. Will "upgrade" to the 911 soon. The car has had its problems. After 6,000 miles engine blew for no reason (new engine put in but covered under warranty), clutch went after 7,000 miles (maybe that was the wife driving??). Now the convertible roof has stopped working and is currently in the shop getting fixed. With all that I still love this car.

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  Best overall sports car - 2005 Porsche Boxster
  By biscon - September 10 - 5:10 pm

  The 05 Boxster S is the best sports car on the market for the money. Why? It has performance, styling, ride, utility (2 trunks fore and aft), economy (23 mpg overall)and technology (top stores in 10 seconds).I still get positive comments from passersby after 3 yrs with this car.

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  Blue Boxster - 2005 Porsche Boxster
  By gregs bb - August 14 - 6:00 am

  This car is a blast to drive. Puts a smile on your face. Handling is exceptional and very forgiving. Power is good, but there are lots of cars that will beat you. Feels great at speed and is a real confidence builder. Engine is tied tighly to rest of drive train and is very responsive. Great looks and a real head turner. Seats are very comfortable (get the power seat option) and driving position is excellent. Visibility is great too. Engine makes that wonderful sound. Make sure you use premium and a little octane boost does help. I have had an issue, the passenger side power window stopped lowering when you grab the door handle (needs to do this with the top up, since the window binds).