Overview & Reviews
Changes for the Boxster this year include a new optional tire-pressure monitor and a 19-inch Carrera Sport wheel design. The navigation system has been improved, and an available electronic logbook function has been integrated with the communication management system.
- Supreme handling characteristics, pinpoint steering, plenty of usable power especially in "S" model, usable cargo compartment, fast power-top operation.
- Options are costly, interior controls are a little busy.
User Reviews:
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Fun, fun, fun, fun.......... - 2006 Porsche Boxster
By FurnitureGuy - October 24 - 6:36 pmI traded in my BMW 330 for this great machine - passing up the BMW Z4. All it took was one test drive and I was hooked. Driving the twisties is as fun in this car as it is on my motorcycle! Top down, wind in my hair, the sweet music of the exhaust - could you ask for more? The BMW was comfortable, but this car rocks! We get a little bit of rain here in Oregon, so not having to stop to put up the top when it sprinkles is a plus.
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Boxster Fun - 2006 Porsche Boxster
By Mitch - April 13 - 1:46 pmThe Boxster is a fun to drive car. I have an automatic. The ride is firm and it hugs the road.The top is a breeze to put down and the windows lower when ever you open the door or put the top down. It gets manny a looks by other drivers and it has get up and go with a push of the pedal. This is such a great car that we ordered a second one for my wife .
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Tight and Nimble - 2006 Porsche Boxster
By Craig Dickinson - February 25 - 12:00 pmThis car seems to be well thought out with easy to see displays and a trip computer that provides exceptional trip information. It is fast off the mark, smooth at speeds over 70 mph, and sticks to corners like glue. I use for business trips <250 miles. The two trunks are still small, but I find that, with creativity, all needed items can be stored. The two coat hooks on the back of the seats let me store my suit coat. The seating positioning is comfortable, but only for those who are 6 feet tell and under. I suggest adding protective coating (option) to protect front and wheel areas from nicks from stones, etc.. I have put 2,300 miles on mine in 10 days, enjoying the journey as much as destination! Buy it!
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987S Absolutely Rocks! - 2006 Porsche Boxster
By JJD - February 9 - 3:56 amI have had mine for nine months and this car is a blast to drive! It has a sweet exhaust note, terrific performance, and it is stunning from all angles. I completed my first autocross event and was amazed at how good this car is. The steering, braking, and handling were astonishing. I couldnt get the back end to break loose and believe me I tried! For a fun day find a windy road, drop the top, turn up the Bose stereo, and just blast through the gears. This car is a great stress reliever after a long day in the office. I chose 18" wheels due to the terrible road surfaces here in the Northeast because the 19s tend to have a slightly harsher ride.
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Perfect sports car - 2006 Porsche Boxster
By Chris C - September 1 - 10:53 amThe 2006 Porsche Boxster S has razor sharp, balanced handling, great power and torque from the new motor, awesome sound and driving experience, big brakes, short shifter, and an open top...what else could you ask for? This is my first Boxster and third Porsche (two 911s previously)...and I no longer consider the Boxster as a step down from a 911...its its own amazing car.
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The Best Roadster! - 2006 Porsche Boxster
By DCMike - February 7 - 5:26 amThe 06 Porsche Boxster is the perfect roadster! There is no other....the tag line says it all. The Boxster is perfect!
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Great Car - 2006 Porsche Boxster
By Ben - October 6 - 3:40 amFolks who claim this car is a chore around town are just wrong. This car is no more difficult to drive around town than ANY other small car with a manual transmission. And the fun factor on this one wins out every time. There are faster cars out there, but overall the Boxsters performance at this price is a huge plus, not to mention that you dont see Porsches on every corner like other cars in the same price range.
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Awesome Sports Car - 2006 Porsche Boxster
By lakeman - August 11 - 2:06 amI was looking for the best handling, convertible sports car I could afford and I found it. The Boxster is awesome. I tested and reviewed BMWs, MBs, Mustangs and Miatas, new and used. I also looked at older Boxsters, but the moment I tested the new Boxster I knew it was the perfect car for me. The 2006 base Boxster has a much nicer interior, better sound system with the Bose (crucial as an audiophile), and with 18" wheels appeared faster than the 2004 S I had tested. The unexpected features that I like are how the top can be raisied and lowered at speeds under 30 with one touch, the surprisingly good fuel economy of 28 mpg, the comfortable ride for a sports car, and most importantly the excellent build quality.
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Highly Recommended! - 2006 Porsche Boxster
By Claude - August 8 - 8:13 pmThis is my second Boxster S so Im very happy with the styling, handling, and performance. The cost of options is ridiculous. Plus there is a long wait time for "exclusive" options. Beware that options dont appreciably improve resale value so select them carefully. Some options should have been standard such as automatic climate control. The second generation Boxsters (Starting with the05 model) are greatly improved in almost all ways. I wasnt expecting much difference from my 01 S but was amazed how much improved the 06 S was - certainly enough to compel me to pay the cost of upgrading. Beware that the residual value for used Boxsters is lower than 911s. This could be expensive if you dont intend to keep the car.
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Best pure sports car anywhere - 2006 Porsche Boxster
By Chris C - September 20 - 2:30 pmPorsche has finally given the Boxster its own terrific style and the performance it deserves. This car has unequalled handling, the best braking and slalom times in magazine tests, usable cargo space, amazing seats and upmarket interior, drop dead roadster style ala Carrera GT. For me the Boxster S is so good it is a steal compared to the base Carrera Cab at $30,000 more! Its quality has been excellent, service is reasonable...but buy it for the pure sports car driving experience. I traded a BMW M3 on my 987S because some German cars have forgotten that less weight is more fun than more hp. Porsche has the perfect recipe for performance, style and prestige with the new Boxster!
