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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  Great Buy - 2005 Porsche Boxster
  By A.H. - December 30 - 1:40 am

  I just got my 2005 Porsche Boxster S three days ago. Im very impressed with the handling, design, and quality. Im glad I made the right choice!

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  2005 Boxer S Problems - 2005 Porsche Boxster
  By Smiles - June 25 - 1:33 am

  I bought the car one week ago and I have about 650 miles on it. The problems that I have encountered in the first week are: the car was delivered low on oil so I had to go out and purchase oil to put in it two days after the purchase, the paint is already coming off the front intake next to the bumper, the convertable roof broke on decline and now no longer works, and the brake warning light has already come on. Truth be told is I get a new car every two years and this will be my first and last Porsche. This is a fun car to drive, but I am questioning build intergrity and quality of craftsmanship. Make sure you research the car well before you buy it and good luck.

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  Over 100k and still a fantastic drive! - 2005 Porsche Boxster
  By jeremp - April 9 - 2:31 pm

  I purchased this beauty in April (2011). I Dr. traded it in at 100k miles. He did all the service religiously, and it works fantastically. The manual spoiler switch was broken when I bought it but a part from SunCoast Porsche fixed it. I do the work myself which keeps maint. costs down. I am a simple guy with a simple income but I feel rick driving the Boxster around town. I never put the top up, (I drive an 05 IS300 on rainy days) and I still get 24-25 MPG. I LOVE this thing!

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  One Awesome Ride! - 2005 Porsche Boxster
  By Gator987 - July 29 - 6:26 pm

  After owning a 2001 Boxster, I decided to trade it in for a new 2005. I didnt know if the original could be improved. However, the test drive I took definately showed me that the 987 is better than the 986. The car is so much fun to drive. The bump is horsepower is enough to be noticed (especially in sport mode). Great handliing is retained. The interior is very nice! I could not imagine a better two seat roadster. The new updated exterior is gorgeous. Go Porsche!

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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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  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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  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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  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).