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As in the 2007 porsche boxster s, which is arriving at your local. The sales guy at the porsche dealer oozed snobbery from every pore, suggesting that trading my z06 corvette on a new caymen would be a step up. Both engines are more powerful on the 2007 models, and it shows. Ironically, it was the short eightkm run just after the tail that really showcased the boxster s handling prowess and the chassiss solidity. The design was heavily influenced by the 1992 boxster concept. The electric convertible top is one of the quickest and most efficient in the industry, and the engine and gearbox both conspire to make you feel as though you are a better driver than you thought possible. Output is now 295 horsepower, with 252 footpounds of roadgobbling torque. Not surprisingly, those numbers are right on top of a cayman ss as well as a 996series 911s. Bmw z4 sdrive30i vs porsche 718 boxster car and driver. This rear wheel drive combination rewards you with near 29mpg on the highway. I have serviced it at the dealership with oil changes every 5000 miles or. Porsche boxster 2007, double din black stereo dash kit by scosche. In this recent test from car and driver, the bmw z4 sdrive30i takes on the porsche 718 boxster to see which roadster is best.

Used 2007 porsche boxster s for sale with photos cargurus. The boxster s may not excite the gas station attendants like it once did, but drive this car once and theres every chance youll never want to drive anything else. Com not only does the 2017 model year mean a full redesign for the porsche 718 boxster, it is also the 20th birthday for the mid. Porsche claims the boxster can sprint from 0 to 60 mph in 5. The exhaust note is intoxicating, it is just loud enough. The 2007 porsche boxster is pure driving pleasure, while the boxster s elevates the roadsters essence to one of exhilaration. For 2007, porsche s premium boxster s model earns 15 more horsepower from a flat, or opposedsix cylinder powerplant that is increased to 3. Interior appointments are lacking somewhat cant even plug in auxiliary music for example. Porsche identified a big price gap between the entrylevel boxster and the flagship 911, so to fill it they made a more driver focused fixed roof version of the boxster rather than come up with the design and tooling for a whole new model. Used to install universal stereos which is approximately 7 wide by 4 high. The boxster s midengined layout gives excellent chassis balance, highest cornering speeds and great driver control. The two days weve spent in these two highly desirable sports cars confirms that the porsche is still the. The data below is updated daily, based on used car inventory for sale on carfax. Both 2007 boxster and boxster s models models are available with an updated version of the tiptronic s automatic transmission.

The only other car ive driven that was this much fun was another porsche 1986. I have enjoyed the car and only have 26k miles on it. As with most porsches, the perfect launch in a boxster results in lots of axle tramp. Renewing interest in the porsche boxster for 2007 was more power, which in fact brought it in line with cayman s ratings. The manufacturers suggested retail price msrp is the sticker price for this vehicle, including optional equipment, when it was new. The boxster s also comes standard with variocam plus technology. Porsche boxster and boxster s page 17 car forums at. Cd also produced the 5best list, highlighting what it considers the five best trucks of the year all production vehicles for sale in that calendar year are considered with these recent restrictions.

Read more on its 40,000mile test and see pictures at car and driver. Roadkill roadkill garage dirt every day hot rod garage adam carolla goes racing engine masters best driver s car week long road to monterey put up or shut up. Dont tell anyone the porsche 986 boxster s is the best cheap sports car. The boxster is a true sports car in every sense of the word. Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report. Additionally, find 2007 porsche boxster warranty and reliability information, such as limits on bumpertobumper coverage and major components.

While you can now forget about owning a camel, spad xiii, nieuport 17, or fokker dvii, you could consider the bmw. Engine is powerful and flexible and it sounds glorious, yet it is not too loud which can be tiresome after a while. What is it like to own a porsche boxster as a daily driver. Better yet, it can be operated on the move at speeds of approximately 30 mph. Turn the key and the boxster s flat six burbles to life. Always a delight to drive and a number of recent upgrades make the boxster even better. The company is owned by volkswagen ag and has headquarters in stuttgart, germany. Search over 700 listings to find the best local deals.

Maximum output of this sixcylinder power unit is 245 bhp, with torque peaking at 201 lbft between 4600 and 6000 rpm. We bought a used boxster s for my wife, and she loves it. Similar in shape to the optional aluminum hardtop, it requires a scant 12 seconds to open or close. Miata s, boxster s, tt s and z4 s more or less blend with the scenery in the affluent markets. But porsche doesnt like that description because the cayman s character makes it an. The boxster s convertible top is perfectly matched to the car s exterior design. The company was founded in 1931 by ferdinand porsche. Nhtsa overall safety rating nhtsa driver frontal rating 20 2007 pr boxt. Like the porsche 911 models, cayman s, and now the porsche boxster s, the power unit of the 2007 boxster also features variocam plus technology. Heres why a used porsche boxster 987 is the sports car.

Jun 25, 2007 as in the 2007 porsche boxster s, which is arriving at your local porsche store just in time for football season. The application of a wellengineered chassis and the latest sports driver aids is more than welcome here, giving the boxster a balance and dynamism that is very hard to come by elsewhere. Car and driver 10best is a list annually produced by car and driver cd, nominating what it considers the ten best cars of the year. Our 2007 porsche boxster roadster convertible showcased in gt silver metallic is a remarkable machine with superior performance that youll want to see in the flesh. The tail of the dragon is where porsche decided to tell the tale of the 2007 boxster, a car thats more than capable of blazing the dragon. The firstgeneration boxster the 986 was introduced in late 1996. A secondgeneration boxster was introduced at the paris motor show in 2004, alongside the new 997 generation of the 911. They offer serious stickiness from the buying public. We have 45 2007 porsche boxster vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 6 1owner cars, and 50 personal use cars. Torque is pumped up to 251 poundfeet, peaking at 4400 rpm and staying there to 6000.

Porsche is a german automobile maker that traditionally specializes in sports cars and lately suvs and sedans. See good deals, great deals and more on a 2007 porsche boxster. Our list of 42 known complaints reported by owners can help you fix your 2007 porsche boxster. Porsche s superb 718 boxster s, a 10best cars award winner, comes to stay for a while.

Throw in porsches optional active damping system, a light but tight variable ratio steering with exceptional feel, the boxster ss optional 235. From here on out, this yearly epic of rubberscorching, driver centric nirvana will be known as motor trend s best driver s car. Changes for this version of the car include an updated. The 2007 porsche boxster and boxster s are quicker than last year s models, benefiting from additional power. Anyone the porsche 986 boxster s is the best cheap sports car.

Only major issues have been a water pump replacement and convertible top replacement. May require specific trim level andor optional features. Thankfully, the world isnt always logical and the unconventional 911 retains top spot in the hearts of porsche purists around the globe. It s super fun to drive and will put a smile on your face with. Ironically, it was the short eightkm run just after the tail that really showcased the boxster s handling. The headliner is the boxster s, which gets a bigger engine. We brought a 2004 boxster s to our performance car of the year test as a. This rear wheel drive combination rewards you with 29mpg on the highway. Search from 26 porsche boxster cars for sale, including a used 2007 porsche boxster, a used 2007 porsche boxster black edition, and a used 2007 porsche boxster s.

Learn more about price, engine type, mpg, and complete safety and warranty information. Com not only does the 2017 model year mean a full redesign for the porsche 718 boxster, it. It was porsche s first road vehicle to be originally designed as a roadster since the porsche 914. The convertible top s heated glass window is extremely wearresistant. Our 2007 porsche boxster roadster convertible showcased in silver is a remarkable machine with superior performance that youll want to see in the flesh. Porsche boxster 2007, cpa2002 viper series reclinable steel tubular frame racing seats by cipher auto. The 2007 bwm z4 m and the 2006 porsche boxster s go head to head in the hills of spain. The biggest news for the 2007 porsche boxster lineup is new powerplants in the already awardwinning droptops.

In 2007, boxster and boxster s buyers have the option of 19inch, twotone, forgedaluminum wheels developed for the new porsche 911 turbo. Apr 01, 2007 our car experts choose every product we feature. The 2007 porsche boxster and boxster s are quicker than last years. For 2007 the boxster climbs up to equal footing, thanks to a power boost that equips the boxster s with the same 3. Our tests are widely regarded as the most trusted source of. So i applied some electrical tape, that seems to have solved the problem. Inside, the 2007 porsche boxster projects the aura of a premium sports car and with two ample cargo holds front and rear, its a fairly practical daily driver, too. The boxster s now comes with a new sixcylinder power unit enlarged in size by 0. Up yourself and your tunes over the factory installation with topoftheline audio. I noticed scrapings on the top of the driver sside lock, so i assumed, that it just have to be moved up a bit. Porsche 060 times 911, 918 spyder, boxster, cayenne and. The porsche boxster is a midengined twoseater roadster. Rivals include the audi tt, bmw z4, honda s2000 and.

The 981 boxster s is in some ways much the same car as the 987 it replaces, but in other ways, like driving dynamics and interior quality, it is much improved. The porsche boxster s enjoyed a bigger change, courtesy of an increase in displacement. Test driving the porsche 718 boxster and cayman gts. Ive had a porsche 944 in the past, and enjoyed the car, although the 911 crowd might well have looked down their nose at me. As porsche retires the boxster s signature flatsix and adds the 718 designation, we revisit the car s development and evolution on its 20th anniversary. It is the most successful automobile company in motorsport history with a total of 28,000 victories. Sun lover vehicles have convertible tops or removable roofs. The porsche boxster receives a reworked version of the 2. In fact, looking at the solstice reminds me of when the last generation mr2 first came out in zonker yellow. The toplevel boxster is now as quick as a cayman s and the previousgen 911. Watch driver of naked 2007 porsche boxster s do and. I have a giant smile plastered across my face after every drive.