Are Porsche Boxster worth it?
A 986 Boxster is a great and inexpensive way into Porsche ownership: most are dependable, fun and cheap to run, but maintenance costs can hit you if the rare engine issues strike. To minimise the risk, buy one with full (especially recent) service history.
Which is the best review of a 2008 Porsche Boxster?
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How long does it take a Porsche Boxster to get to 60 mph?
Its acceleration to 60 mph with the manual is just 5.1 seconds; with the automatic, it takes 5.8 seconds. There’s also a 303-hp special edition of the Boxster S, dubbed the RS 60, available this year. Fuel economy is 20/29 mpg with the base car, and 18/25 mpg with the Boxster S automatic.
Where does the Porsche Boxster RS60 Spyder come from?
Abbotsford, British Columbia – Just when I thought the engineers at Porsche had perfected the Boxster with last year’s revised Boxster ‘S’, they’ve gone and created a very special limited production unit to commemorate one of the company’s most storied cars, the Porsche 718 RS 60 Spyder.
Is the Porsche Boxster going to have a turbo?
Increasingly strict emissions and fuel economy standards have pushed Porsche, like so many others, toward turbocharging across its lineup. The plumbing for the new turbocharged six developed for the 911 won’t fit into the Boxster’s engine bay, so running six cylinders in both cars as Porsche has done in the past is out.
Edmunds’ expert review of the Used 2008 Porsche Boxster provides the latest look at trim-level features and specs, performance, safety, and comfort. At Edmunds we drive every car we review, performing road tests and competitor comparisons to help you find your perfect car. Read the full in-depth review of the Used 2008 Boxster at Edmunds.
How old is the Porsche Boxster model year?
Now entering its eleventh model year and third iteration, the 2008 Porsche Boxster continues to reap the benefits of Porsche’s traditional evolutionary method of engineering.
Its acceleration to 60 mph with the manual is just 5.1 seconds; with the automatic, it takes 5.8 seconds. There’s also a 303-hp special edition of the Boxster S, dubbed the RS 60, available this year. Fuel economy is 20/29 mpg with the base car, and 18/25 mpg with the Boxster S automatic.
When is the best time to buy a Porsche Boxster?
Late used 987 versions are selling in the late teens for vehicles with lower mileage. This is a lot of car for the money – most of the issues with the Boxster were worked out of the design by the time the late 987 reached the showroom.