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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  Hard to beat! - 2001 Porsche Boxster
  By Rocket - December 22 - 10:00 am

  After driving BMWs most of my life, its a real treat to get my hands on this car. Not knocking the BMWs - the Z4 looks like an incredible automobile but I dont want to buy first year of new model. Besides, every guy should own a Porsche at least once in his life!

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  Fun Car for the Twisties - 2001 Porsche Boxster
  By Ted Phillips - December 13 - 9:03 pm

  I bought my Boxster used and it is by far the finest handling car I have ever driven, that includes several other Porsches. The steering, balance and brakes permit you to drive turns very fast with no discomfort for you or the passenger. It has required no unscheduled maintenance in 56,000 miles, uses no oil and averages about 27 mpg. The chassis could handle more power (but I could have bought and "S" if that is what I was looking for). There are no water leaks, the top is still like new as are the paint and interior. These are great used car buys because of considerable depreciation compared to a 911. Just be sure to have an experienced Porsche mechanic do a pre- purchase inspection to avoid surprises.

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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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  It only gets better - 2001 Porsche Boxster
  By T E Walker - May 24 - 10:00 am

  Driven 45,000 miles in 3 years. Snow, blizzard, sun and rain. Absolutely better each month Ive owned it.

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  the best roadster out there - 2001 Porsche Boxster
  By oliver986 - May 22 - 10:00 am

  i have owned a 97 and a 99 boxster and for 01- they fixed all my minor complaints!love the new steering wheel, love the key fob access to both trunks. as always the engine and transmission are perfection. just buy one if youre thinking about it - you wont be disappointed!

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  Weeeeeeeeeee! - 2001 Porsche Boxster
  By Impboy - February 10 - 12:10 pm

  When I got this Box 2 1/2 years ago, I had just finished driving a 1994 Honda Civic 220,000 miles from brand new. It was time for a new car. I love my Boxster. Its not the fastest car around but it drools every time we find a twisty back road. This car sticks like glue and I never feel out of control even in forced slides on wet pavement. (Hey, gotta have some fun some times!) Ive taken it on long trips (over 600 miles in a day) and I have no back ache even though Im 62". If youre thinking about getting one, do your research and get one now! Im sorry I waited so long to do it myself.

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  The Most Fun Car I Have Ever Owned - 2001 Porsche Boxster
  By NorCal Enthusiast - November 26 - 10:30 pm

  Ive owned many sports cars in my time -- and convertibles too -- like my MG, and more recenly like my Miata. Both were fun. But graduating to the Boxster is like one day waking up with super powers. It is just that startling. The handling is sublime, the road feel and gearing are wonderful, the whole package is great. The torque curve is well, nonexistent. The engine and gearing are such that you just accelerate smoothly and very quickly. It has been a year, and I am still madly in love with driving this car. It is demanding to drive -- yes - can take your total concentration, but if you live in an area with twisty roads and a benign climate, the it rewards you on a daily basis.

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  My Cherry Red Boxster - 2001 Porsche Boxster
  By Frankie - August 30 - 1:16 pm

  I LOVE my Porsche!! It took me 20 years to get my Porsche. It is a dream come true! There is no substitute for this car. I have beaten dodge chargers, mustangs, etc. It takes a curb on a dime. I will never own another car.

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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.