Overview & Reviews

Minor interior changes are in store for 2001. The Boxster S' thicker roof lining has migrated to the regular Boxster. Both cars now feature a hidden cell phone antenna, a gauge cluster design similar to the 911's, improved interior lighting and better dashboard material quality. Porsche has also added a new button to the ignition key to control the driver seat and outside memory function. In terms of optional equipment, the sophisticated Porsche Stability Management system is now available for the Boxster and Boxster S.

• Supreme handling characteristics, plenty of power in Boxster S format, two large cargo areas, long list of features and custom trim.

User Reviews:

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  Plunging resale shocks me - 2001 Porsche Boxster
  By car buff - October 8 - 2:00 am

  Fun car to drive, lots of thumbs up from other drivers. Shocked when I went to trade it at 7 months and 7,000 miles to find value had dropped by 25-30%...dealer says Porsche shipping too many into US market. A squeak/rattle trap with top up .

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  M96 engine class cars - 2001 Porsche Boxster
  By Bruce Gray - February 12 - 10:56 pm

  Great car. Owned Porsches for 35 years until this car began to mix coolant and oil. NO FIX except rebuilt engine. Discovered not unusual. I will perhaps buy a Porsche again but NOT with M96 engine (1999-2008). NO help from PCNA or Porsche even for car with only 39,000 miles. Since average Porsche owner drives 6,000 miles a year, cars are usually out of warranty when the trouble strikes. Problem seems that no mechanic wants to take the engines apart, so only fix is $15,000 factory rebuilt engine. There are estimates out there suggesting 20% of this engine group cars will fail before hit 100,000 miles. Kind of like playing lottery to buy one. Ask a few mechanics about this!!!

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  Boxster - 2001 Porsche Boxster
  By angy - December 27 - 2:00 am

  I bought it used with 18K miles and have put over 20K miles in a year. It has been very reliable, comfortable, has plenty of luggage space and gets 24 mpg. Buying used, I saved about $10K and I get an extra year of warranty and did not have to deal with the teething problems it appears a brand new one has. Overall, it has been a fun wonderfull experience which the dealer has been a big part of.

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  Always fun to drive. - 2001 Porsche Boxster
  By jwulk - June 26 - 10:00 am

  The Porsche Boxster is always a pleasure to get in and drive. Wheather you go for a leasurly drive with the top down or rev up the RPMs to almost 7000 you have the response and controle of a true sports car. Never get tired of getting and driving this car.

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  Engine Needing Replacing - 2001 Porsche Boxster
  By Allyman - March 3 - 10:00 am

  Ive had this car 2.5 years, put on 10,200 miles and it developed an oil leak. Took it into the Dealership, they recommeded a 15,000 mile service because the time I had owned it not the mileage on it. Left the car there, got a call saying the car had a bad seal that could not be repaired and they needed to replace the engine. One good thing, Porsche is picking up the tab because its still under warranty. But why is a Boxster S with 10,200 miles need a new engine?

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  gotta get one! - 2001 Porsche Boxster
  By Rick, Williamsville - February 7 - 1:26 am

  Very fun car to drive because of its looks, speed, and handling. It is definitely a head turner. The engine power is good with excellent passing gear acceleration. Great interior design as you can actually speak to one another with the top down at any speed. One of the best sports cars I have owned or have been in. Instrument panel is plain and all controls easy to get to.

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  Porsche there is no subsitute - 2001 Porsche Boxster
  By Tesqua - August 21 - 11:13 am

  The Porsche Boxster is an extension of the driver. The steering is precise, the brakes are right there, the midship mounted engine is very responsive, and the car is well balanced. Mine is a daily driver that handles driving slowly in town and at speed on country roads equally well.

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  No Substitute - 2001 Porsche Boxster
  By wavefraser - December 9 - 3:10 pm

  Fun Fun Fun to Drive. Put down the top and people will wave, stare, offer to trade.

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  oil and coolant mixing - 2001 Porsche Boxster
  By Bruce Gray - November 18 - 11:43 pm

  My car at 8 years of age, but only 39,000 miles developed mixing of oil & coolant. There is no fix except a rebuilt engine ($14,000) from Porsche. One mechanic stated ran into problems needing parts on teardown that Porsche wouldnt supply. Turns out my problem not unique, Could not find one mechanic (coast to coast) or PCA or other tech advisers who had any other fix. Do your own research before buying any Porsche with M96 engine family which includes all Boxsters and 911s from 1999 through 2008. Bruce Gray, Roadrunner Region PCA

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  the good, the not so good but not bad - 2001 Porsche Boxster
  By blue - July 19 - 10:00 am

  The Good: Excellent handling especially around turns, fun with the top down, overall design, steering wheel, cup holders, quick, good engine sound, Dealership response to problems usually within the same day. The not so good: plastic rear window, rattle in door, manual seat adjustments, minor electrical issues. They dont call it a boxster for nothing. What you buy is the box...everything else is extra. For the money, some things should be included (wheel emblems, floor mats, etc.). It just feels like they are nickel and diming you.