We have 7 2006 porsche boxster s vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 1 1owner cars, and 8 personal use cars. The boxster has been on car and driver magazine s annual ten best list seven times, from 1998 through 2003 and in 2006. If you can imagine that the universe is objective and relative all at the. As it is, the car handles very well in its design envelope and can be driven comfortably as a daily driver. Since the automaker confirmed the hardtop boxster s pricing and power specifications last year, for some, especially those looking. The taller driver, not always welcome in the twoseater world, is thoughtfully accommodated in the boxster by a relatively low seat mounting point and. With that engine mounted midengine in the boxster the car would be awesome. The toplevel boxster is now as quick as a cayman s and the previousgen 911. Research the 2006 porsche boxster at and find specs, pricing, mpg. Both engines are more powerful than those on pre2005 models. Audi s a4 tranny ignores the driver s wishes, upshifting and downshifting at its own intervals.
A boxster gts in that green or maybe lava orange would be a very lovely car to own. This rear wheel drive combination rewards you with near 29mpg on the highway. Yes, the boxster s roof generates wind roar at speed. Find specifications for every 2006 porsche boxster. Porsche claims the boxster can sprint from 0 to 60 mph in 5. Request a dealer quote or view used cars at msn autos. Robb report test drives the porsche 718 boxster and cayman. My daily driver is a 2004 s model that i bought with 98k miles on it.
Its very close to the performance of the porsche 911, but at half the price. In 1998 as well as 1999, the boxster made it on the top ten best list from car and driver. Used 2006 porsche boxster for sale at burdick warehouse vin. Find the best used 2006 porsche boxster s near you. It is not about 0 to 60 times but the satisfaction one get s from driving a wellbuit and beautifullybalanced car with a slick manual, strong brakes, perfect steering and a great. Used 2006 porsche boxster s for sale with photos cargurus. Harris hill raceway 2006 porsche boxster s fastest lap 1. Aug 10, 2011 2006 porsche boxster s handout if you can imagine that the universe is objective and relative all at the same time, then you can understand the quandary presented by the variety of luxury. Boxster driver s manual 0315 more about warranty information warranty extension porsche tyre approvals other vehicle and registration documents information for independent workshops hv battery recycling. Yes as crazy as it seems the porsche is faster in 060, 14 mile and top speed. I love the 3 series for its practicality combined with performance. 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.
Always a delight to drive and a number of recent upgrades make the boxster even better. Our list of 42 known complaints reported by owners can help you fix your 2006 porsche boxster. We brought a 2004 boxster s to our performance car of the year test as a control. Aug 10, 2011 is the porsche cayman s better than its big brother 911 carrera. As a commuter vehicle, the boxsters tight steering, brakes and clutch can.
On the contrary, and emphatically, the boxster is a terrific car to drive and would surely be a dreamcometrue to own. Bmw z4 sdrive30i vs porsche 718 boxster car and driver. Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report. Conceptually, this new porsche sports car shares the same. Oh, i should mention, i was looking at a 2006 boxster s. After our lengthy test drive, it is no wonder why car and driver magazine rated the boxster s top 10 best luxury sports cars for 2006.
Porsche s superb 718 boxster s, a 10best cars award winner, comes to stay for a while. 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. Its a different kind of car but this is my frame of reference for comparing my boxster s. As a result, this made the porsche boxster one of the most affordable vehicles to come from the manufacturer in several years.
May 11, 2009 the second generation of the entrylevel porsche from our early test episode. Used car pricing for the 2006 porsche boxster s cabriolet 2d. Best pick consumers rated 2006 porsche boxster in the top 4% of 2006 model year vehicles. Adjustable guide vanes on the turbine act to combine the benefits of a small and a large exhaust turbocharger. My car had had its ims issue the achilles heel of boxsters and 911s of. Now in its 10th year of production, the captivating 2006 porsche boxster remains a purposebuilt sports car thats designed to go fast and provide optimum feedback while demanding the drivers. Its just so hard to believe a porsche is faster than a camry, accord or dodge magnum. Unfortunately car was in fair condition at best and. Porsche 718 boxster 20172020 quick drive porsche cayenne 20192020 quick drive porsche macan 20152020. Get detailed information on the 2006 porsche boxster including specifications and data that includes dimensions, engine specs, warranty, standard features, options, and more. The boxster s handling is superb, and its ride is acceptable. The midengine design, low center of gravity, and porsche power plant make this car an instant classic and drivers favorite. Additionally, find 2006 porsche boxster warranty and reliability information, such as limits on bumpertobumper coverage and major components. Harris hill raceway 2006 porsche boxster s youtube.
The driver faces a trio of gauges in a hooded cluster. Used 2006 porsche boxster s cabriolet 2d pricing kelley. Turn the key and the boxsters flat six burbles to life. The cayman s center of gravity is about 15mm higher than the boxster s, but the slipperier shape, and the cayman s more effective rear wing, yield a cd of 0. We are requested not to refer to porsches latest sports.
You have to be careful about how much oil you put in your vehicle and make sure you always use premium quality gas. Used 2006 porsche boxster for sale near you edmunds. The cayman s center of gravity is about 15mm higher than the boxster s, but the slipperier shape, and the cayman s more effective rear wing. The new 718 boxster s comes equipped with variable turbine geometry vtg. Porsche makes the best sports cars and they still havent lost their magic. Nov 11, 2006 if you want a twoseat sports car that really performs but is easy to manage in all kinds of weather and has enough luggage space for a weekend getaway for two the porsche boxster s is a choice you can live with on a daytoday basis for many years. Admittedly, our boxster s cost about six grand more than a base 911 runs today, but if you were invited to order a porsche with the works, at no. Read more on its 40,000mile test and see pictures at car and driver. If you want a twoseat sports car that really performs but is easy to manage in all kinds of weather and has enough luggage space for a weekend getaway for two the porsche boxster s is a choice you can live with on a daytoday basis for many years. The boxster s is a motor vehicle from porsche, with rear wheel drive, a mid located engine and a 2 door roadster body style. The car is quick, responsive and shreds turns and curves. I guess the cayman s is now my second favourite car. This is an absolute drivers car that never fights the driver and behaves. A secondgeneration boxster was introduced at the paris motor show in 2004, alongside the new 997 generation of the 911.
Shop edmunds car, suv, and truck listings of over 6 million vehicles to find a cheap new, used, or certified preowned cpo 2006 porsche boxster for sale near. Completely redesigned for the 2005 model year, the porsche boxster is a superb sports car that feels right at home on a race track yet is comfortable enough for daily use. For example, a compact car cannot be compared to a suvthey are different vehicles altogether. Car and driver releases annual 10 best for 2006 import models take seven of 10 honors. The cost of ownership is low and the purchase price of previously owned boxsters reasonable. Interior appointments are lacking somewhat cant even plug in auxiliary music for example. The s gets 8x18s at the nose and 9x18s under the tail, wrapped by 23550s and 26540s, fore and aft. Our 2006 porsche boxster roadster convertible showcased in carmon red metallic is a remarkable machine with superior performance that youll want to see in the flesh. Apr 10, 2016 harris hill raceway 2006 porsche boxster s fastest lap 1.
The boxster is easy to drive, if you want it to be. Hey, whaddya get when you combine a boxster with a 911. Dec 01, 2004 learn more about the porsche boxster article. There s no substitute for thorough research when youre buying an old car.
The boxster is a great choice, provided it is well maintained, which does cost more than many other sports cars ive owned. You can interpret our ratings in the following way. The boxster is a race car for the road that s easy to live with, goodlooking and fun. The boxster based 2006 porsche cayman s is distinguished from its roadster brother by a new front clip with larger air intakes and prominent round fog lamps below the headlights. Representing a newentry level vehicle from porsche, the boxster served as a replacement to the porsche 968. Search over 800 listings to find the best local deals. Cd also produced the 5best list, highlighting what it considers the five best trucks of the year. And the driving experience will make you want to reach that number sooner versus later. Precision is the cayman s and boxster s middle name, and the car constantly reminds its driver of its capabilities on challenging roads.
Get msrp, fair purchase price, resale value, and available inventory for the 2006 porsche boxster s cabriolet 2d. If push came to shove, id still go for the windinthehair and spinetingling engine sounds the droptop boxster s serves up, even though the cayman s is a faster and arguably even more capable in the twisties. The boxster s 986s was rated as one of the top ten porsches of all time by excellence magazine. Even after eight years, its still a lust object among the au courant. Lots of porschespecific acronyms are responsible for. Changes for this version of the car include an updated interior, more power, and a top that can be operated. Porsche boxster parts genuine and oem porsche boxster. The porsche boxster s is one of the most reliable and fun cars to drive. Theres no mistaking it for anything but a sports car engine. With our huge selection of racing, sport, and custom seats you can upgrade the look and feel of your 2006 porsche boxster. It is a fun car to drive, it will catch people s attention. With the top town, almost every pleasurable element of driving was. With powerful engines purposely positioned immediately behind the driver s and passenger s seats to optimize the outstanding balance of an especially athletic chassis, the 2006 porsche boxster and 2006 porsche boxster s satisfy enthusiast drivers with exceptional levels of dynamic capabilities. In this recent test from car and driver, the bmw z4 sdrive30i takes on the porsche 718 boxster to see which roadster is best.