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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A Tip Of The Hat To Porsches Engineers - 2006 Porsche Boxster
By R. Anderson - September 11 - 10:53 pmWow - The new Porsche Boxster S is an absolutely awesome machine. Porsches engineers have combined body styling suitable for an art museum with the best mechanical engineering I have ever seen in an automobile. With the mid engine design and tiptronic auto/manual transmission even an average driver can feel like a NASCAR driver. This car is easy and fun to drive. You would think the car is mounted on rails when making sharp turns at, shall we say, excessive speeds. Porsches engineers have designed the ultimate practical fun sports car. My girlfriend and I find the cabin very comfortable during 2 1/2 hour back road trips. The S combines awsome power great stability and superb brakes.
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New one - 2006 Porsche Boxster
By db65 - September 5 - 11:23 amI previously owned a 99 blk on blk Boxster in 04. That car blew an engine at 72k miles that cost me $12k to replace. Due to my passion (possible stupidity) I traded in for a 06 Arctic Silver Boxster fully loaded. So far, I have finally had the Porsche experience but miss some of the 986 raw elements. The new 06 is more refined and had the gadgets but lacks some of the 986 prowlness and agility. Overall, the Boxster cant be beat. Buy one and see for yourself what fun you can have.
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Best all around sports car. - 2006 Porsche Boxster
By Greg Zoghby - August 13 - 1:10 pmI have had my 2006 Porsche Boxster S for less than a month. I test drove the Lotus Elise and the Honda S2000 side by side with the Boxster S. I can truely say it is a very livable, yet unbelievable car. I drive it every day. The space is excellent and it is a comfortable dayly driver. The car fits better than any car I have sat in. The brakes are stunning and the steering is great. I will take it for its first track date in two months (to Virginia International Raceway) and I am sure it will not disappoint. I will update this after that. This is the best all around sports car made.
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Pure FUN! - 2006 Porsche Boxster
By Robert - May 3 - 1:53 amRock solid fun! This car has more than enough power to throw you back in your seat as you zoom around town, and the handling enables you to never take your foot off the gas. It has an interior that is larger than most of its peers, important to those of us with above average height, and a ride to go with this no-toy feel. Test drive on a real world street with lots of turns and opportunities to punch it and you will be hooked. Bring your check book!
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Sweet Car - 2006 Porsche Boxster
By greggroggendorf - April 5 - 9:40 amMy Boxster is a blast to drive. I cant wait to go on a long road trip! It takes a little while to get the engine noise off your mind, but the pipes on the exhaust let you forget about it once you get on the pedal.
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Awesome, Awesome Car - 2006 Porsche Boxster
By jcntsl - February 14 - 6:10 pmI just bought an 06 Boxster with the six speed transmission... and I have to say I have never driven anything as balanced as this car. I will tell you the ride is stiff with the optional 19 inch wheels, but well worth the look and the price. The handling is like nothing I have ever driven. Prior to this car, I had an Audi TT convertible, and before that I had a Porsche 911 coupe. Overall this is the most fun Ive had in a convertible. I would highly recommened getting the base Boxster with the optional six speed transmission. The acceleration difference is almost negligable over the S model, and the price savings is substantial. Overall I paid $54,500 for a Boxster with similar performance to the Boxster A.
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All round Porsche - 2006 Porsche Boxster
By keith - November 8 - 10:20 pmExcellent all around car. Fun to drive. Great performance with good gas mileage. No maintenance issues whatsoever in three years of ownership.
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Not a "Pretender" Sports Car... - 2006 Porsche Boxster
By the car guru - October 21 - 12:30 amWhat can be said about the new Boxster? Its top of world handling capabilities, more than decent power, elegant German design, and superior build quality make this sports car THE car to measure all other "pretenders" by! This is my second Boxster...we owned an 04 and enjoyed that one before getting this new model. All of the improvements Porsche has made were for the better...except for their BOSE audio system...which was cheapened for some reason? My old cars BOSE system sounded much better by comparison. But who cares? Turn off the radio and listen to the exhaust note! Thats what Im talkin about!
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After One Full Year of Driving - 2006 Porsche Boxster
By TomK17 - September 26 - 2:26 amJust completed one full year of driving my 2006 Boxster so here is a quick assessment. Car is not a daily driver for me so miles are limited. Car drives very well, not as harsh as you might think. I have the 17" wheels which may add to that. To me, the 17s offer a more "big rubber" back tire look as opposed to the 18" wheels with a short sidewall. Handling difference is negligible. Build quality has been very good, no problems, no squeaks / rattles just like you would expect with a new car! Long maintenance terms, factory says first oil change at 20K miles so even if you chicken out and go 15K its still a long time. Car gets a lot of looks - hopefully resale will be good as well.
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What a Sports Car - 2006 Porsche Boxster
By Hawaii1628 - December 6 - 10:36 pmI am have an Acura and Benz, this Boxster S gives me chance to truly experience what a sports car is about. It corners very well and is fast. The 18" wheel makes you feel you are glued to the road. The two trunks are the biggest you can find in all convertible. The seat is pretty comfortable. If you are ever thinking about buying a Porsche, dont think any more, go get one ASAP. You only live once, do I have to say any more?
