2001 boxster s car and driver

As this is written, new car and truck sales are running ahead of 1999s record pace. The boxster is a great choice, provided it is well maintained, which does cost more than many other sports cars ive owned. A secondgeneration boxster was introduced at the paris motor show in 2004, alongside the new 997 generation of the 911. This beautiful 2001 boxster has a clean carfax and just received all service from our porsche certified service team. Some boxster models manufactured between 4 may 2001 and 21 february 2005. Learn what owners have to say and get authentic consumer feedback before buying your next car. The porsche boxster and porsche cayman are midengined twoseater sports cars manufactured and marketed by german automobile manufacturer porsche across four generations as a 2door, 2seater roadster boxster and a 3door, 2seater fastback coupe cayman. This olympicclass sports car has a black belt in horsepower and. The firstgeneration boxster the 986 was introduced in late 1996.

I purchased a boxster s with a 6speed manual transmission to head off a mid life crisis and am so glad i did. To celebrate the porsche boxsters 50th anniversary in the year 2004, the car company released a series of classy and elegant limited edition models. Apr 20, 2018 driver 81 youtube channel is proud to be associated with diagnostic. It was porsche s first road vehicle to be originally designed as a roadster since the porsche 914. But dont think the boxster s is just an engine story. The car in the pictures looks very different than the one i went and looked at.

Car complaints, car problems and defect information latest news. Get the best deals on seats for porsche boxster when you shop the largest online selection at. The boxster s convertible top features a new cloth headliner that reduces interior noise and the front and rear trunks both have improved carpeting. The porsche boxster s, left, joined the base boxster in porsche s 2000 lineup.

We can think of zillion of ways to spice up your vehicle s interior and make it oneofakind. The design was heavily influenced by the 1992 boxster. Not in decades have so many of my hardcore sports car friends confessed an interest in a new car. The one i drove a hour and a half with a check from my bank t on buy was nice. 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. When i got this box 2 12 years ago, i had just finished driving a 1994 honda civic. Whoeee, those are porsche numbers, and a solid improvement over last years by margins of 1. Buying a used porsche boxster is a step toward driving nirvana. Used 2001 porsche boxster for sale near you edmunds.

The luxury sports car is known for its excellent handling, strong engine and upscale interior. I tried to buy a vehicle and spoke with the bald guy over the phone and he expected me to buy the car without. A porsche boxster 550 was introduced with a painted gt silver metallic trim, which was similar to the porsche carrera gt supercar. Representing a newentry level vehicle from porsche, the boxster. The hagerty classic car valuation tool is designed to help you learn how to value your 2001 porsche boxster and assess the current state of the classic car market. Porsche first used the s badge in 1952 for a 356 model with a 1.

The boxster is a great choice as a second car for someone who wants to own a porsche without spending too much money. A sports car to get sappy overno ifs, ands, and very few buts. Many car enthusiasts already know that the s badge on a porsche signifies a truly special model, not just a trim upgrade. August 2001 car and driver corvette z06 bmw m boxster s. Make those hours you spent behind the wheel as comfortable as possible. All 2001 porsches now feature new led enterior orientation lights. If you are into an absolutely thrilling ride, a ridiculous amount of power, and amazing handling, then the porsche boxster s is the way to go. I know you think of sports cars as needing alot of maintenance, but this car. Perhaps the most famous porsche s model arrived in 1967, the legendary 911 s. The porsche boxster was on the car and driver s ten best cars list for eleven years.

New for 2001 was optional porsche stability management, one of the best antiskidtractioncontrol systems around. Porsche boxster parts genuine and oem porsche boxster. What is it like to own a porsche boxster as a daily driver. Supple handling, slick shifting, and the sweet sound of god s own pipe organ down in the engine room car and driver. As a result, this made the porsche boxster one of the most affordable vehicles to come from the manufacturer in several years. Cd also produced the 5best list, highlighting what it considers the five. Find the engine specs, mpg, transmission, wheels, weight, performance and more for the 2001 porsche boxster roadster 2d s. 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. The worst complaints are engine, accessories exterior problems. With its race car inspired, midengine layoutconcentrating the car s mass nearer the centerand more tenacious grip, the wellbalanced boxster sticks even better. Details about august 2001 car and driver corvette z06 bmw m boxster s.

With our huge selection of racing, sport, and custom seats you can upgrade the look and feel of your 2001 porsche boxster. As the days dwindled down to y2k, many wondered when it might get porsche s historically significant s badge s. A boxster s with a stronger engine arrived for 2000. We brought a 2004 boxster s to our performance car of the year test as a control. To celebrate the porsche boxster s 50th anniversary in the year 2004, the car company released a series of classy and elegant limited edition models. Heres why a used porsche boxster 987 is the sports car. Top speed has leapt upward as well, to 160 mph from 147. I have had a few minor issues with the car as it crossed 12 years old. The porsche boxster and porsche cayman are midengined twoseater sports cars. An electronic stability system called porsche stability management became optional this year and also is used in the larger, rearengine 911 series. These boxsters are the most solid cars made in the world, at. This follows five fat sales years from 1994 through 1998.

Makes the driver feel at home and at ease, even when pushing it around turns. Best car ever it s a porsche, you cant go wrong here. Find 2001 porsche boxsters for sale on oodle classifieds. This 2001 porsche boxster s 986 auto my02 has leather steering wheel, front fog lamps, remote central locking, leather gear knob, power steering and leather seats. A porsche boxster 550 was introduced with a painted gt. The boxster is a car that doesnt have to be driven fast to be fun to drive. Just in time for summer fun, this rain forest green, 2001 porsche boxster s is ready, willing and able to satisfy any of your open air sports car. Boxster rivals include the audi tt, bmw z3 and m roadster, honda s2000 and mercedesbenz slk.

Porsche boxster s is an absolutely bewitching piece of roadgoing. Spring is coming and now is the time to buy a driver s car. In 1998 as well as 1999, the boxster made it on the top ten best list from car and driver. More important, it is arguably the most enjoyable sports car in this category. An electronic stability system called porsche stability. Jan 01, 2000 weak for a porsche maybe, but that first boxster outran the others in almost every test of speed and absolutely delighted us with the accommodations that come free with this car s clever packaging. Driving a boxster is almost like driving a large and. Search from 30 porsche boxster cars for sale, including a used 2001 porsche boxster, a used 2001 porsche boxster limited edition, and a used 2001 porsche boxster s. The porsche boxster is a midengined twoseater roadster. With the roof raised, the space above the engine cover can augment the car s. I purchased a boxster s with a 6speed manual transmission to head off a midlife crisis and am so glad i did.

As this is written, new car and truck sales are running ahead of 1999 s record pace. As porsche retires the boxsters signature flatsix and adds the 718 designation, we. Judging by the car you ha ve chosen, you are a motorist of a special breed, and you are probably no. Advance auto carries over 1,041 aftermarket parts for your 2001 porsche boxster, along with original equipment manufacturer oem parts. Search new and used cars, research vehicle models, and compare cars, all online at. The boxsters convertible top features a new cloth headliner that reduces interior noise and the front and rear trunks both have improved carpeting. Always check your specific application for proper fit before buying and see our pictures for specific details. 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. Also offered on 911s, psm used data from various sensors to keep the car. With our extensive choice of 2001 porsche boxster interior accessories you can get things exactly the way you want them. Join millions of people using oodle to find unique used cars for sale, certified preowned car listings, and new car classifieds.

Dont tell anyone the porsche 986 boxster s is the best cheap sports car. It comes from a company that is one of the true legends of the car world. And positioning the engines mass so close to the driver also gives the impression the car if not the whole world. The porsche boxster was a great car right out of the box, but everyone knew it deserved more oomph. Search over 800 listings to find the best local deals. Shop edmunds car, suv, and truck listings of over 6 million vehicles to find a cheap new, used, or certified preowned cpo 2001 porsche boxster for sale near. Insurance companies determine the insurance cost for a porsche boxster. The company is owned by volkswagen ag and has headquarters in stuttgart, germany. Pickup at pdi yes means customer will retrieve car from charleston, sc. The porsche boxster mostly stood pat for 2001 and 2002, with one notable exception. It also interacts with the engine management system, psm, pasm, and tiptronic s if those are fitted to provide a sportier driving experience through quicker. Theres a great oneness between driver and machine with the boxster s, even at the trailing edge of its. At 75 yrs of age, a boxster s was the last thing i had in mind. Also offered on 911s, psm used data from various sensors to keep the car on its intended path by braking individual wheels andor throttling back power.

The template infobox automobile is being considered for merging. Used 2001 porsche boxster s for sale with photos cargurus. This is the owners 5th boxster and 9th porsche he has owned. The steering and chassis provide excellent feedback to the driver.