porsche boxster 3.2 s review

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Average Ratings

Performance	9.4/10
Practicality	7/10
Reliability	8.7/10
Value for Money	8.3/10
Overall rating	9/10

89% Recommended8 out of 9 Reviews

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By shaun grainger on 3rd Jan 2007

shaun grainger's Ratings

Year Manufactured	2001
Length of ownership	6 Months
Doors	2
Performance	10/10
Practicality	7/10
Reliability	10/10
Value for money	9/10
Overall value	10/10
shaun grainger's recommendation

Good Points

Beautiful to look at. br>Blistering acceleration, in any gear (Boxster S).
Unbeatable handling and balance, as you would expect from a Porsche.
Very well built, inside and out.
Quite practical for a real sports car, with usable storage space in the front and rear.
Nothing goes wrong with them.
Always puts a big smile on my face!

Bad Points

Visibility not good with the top up when trying to reverse into a parking space. Also, plastic rear screen on the earlier models is a bit of a pain, particularly when they get a little scuffed and make visibility even worse. Aftermarket replacement hoods can now be obtained with glass screens if required.

General Comments

This is a fantastic car. It oozes quality, and it is a pleasure to own and drive. The drive is immensely satisfying, and the sound from that engine is addictive. The thrill of acceleration is similar only to a very large motorcycle, but with much more comfort (unless of course you can afford super cars). The feedback from the steering is faultless, as is the overall handling of the Porsche Boxter S. You never feel you have reached the cars limitations. I have had many cars, most of which being BMW's, but this car is the only one my wife and I have ever wanted to just take out and drive for the sake of driving! With the Boxster S, even travelling to work on a Monday morning becomes enjoyable.

Total Respect: +1