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1997 Porsche Boxster User Reviews

1997 Porsche Boxster Review Ratings

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Average Ratings from 5 reviews

  • Performance:4.2 out of 5 stars4.2 out of 5 stars4.2 out of 5 stars4.2 out of 5 stars4.2 out of 5 stars 4.2 / 5
  • Appearance:4.8 out of 5 stars4.8 out of 5 stars4.8 out of 5 stars4.8 out of 5 stars4.8 out of 5 stars 4.8 / 5
  • Build Quality:5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars 5 / 5
  • Overall:4.4 out of 5 stars4.4 out of 5 stars4.4 out of 5 stars4.4 out of 5 stars4.4 out of 5 stars 4.4 / 5

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PROS
"speed" 3 reviews
"power" 3 reviews
"cheap car" 2 reviews
"handling" 2 reviews
CONS
"expensive car" 2 reviews

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Clemson writes:
1997 Porsche Boxster Base Review
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Getting a used one is pretty cheap

Cons

None

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I Would Love To Race This Car — I got this 1997 Boxster base model 2.5L for track fun and future race in the SpecBoxster race series. The acceleration, braking and handling are very good after the weight reduction. The mid-engine layout is excellent forthe high speed fun. Yeah! The Spec Boxster in PCA is called SPBOX, and in SCCA and NASA is called BSR.

Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.)

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Joshua writes:
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It has very powerful grunty engine that it is a very fast car to drive.

Cons

Unfortunetly it,s too high in price and was expensive to own because it was a sports car for upper class people

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It Could Be Worth The Money To Own And Drive If It Wasn,t Too High In Price For Classy Sports Car. — The handling in this ugly looking frog car is superb around bendy sharp corners because of its sharp under steering and it,s very grunty powerful engine that quickly rockets it from standing start in less than 10 seconds which places it amongst other elitie sports cars such as bmw,s Z3

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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Chris writes:
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Flashy Look

Cons

Rather high horizon view from the drivers seat

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1997 Porsche Boxter — I drove this car as part of a contest about 10 years ago. I am by no means a Porsche fan and would choose a nicely tuned Subaru WRX Sti over this any day of the week, sleet or snow.

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Paul writes:
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The performance

Cons

The cost of running it.

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The Engine Noise Is Awesome — A serious car to drive. It is not a fun car. My MG is more fun.

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Kimmo writes:
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Handling in high speeds were awesome at dry conditions. Lowering so much was not a good idea.

Cons

Nothing really.

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My First Real Car. Fantastic Cabrio. — After Supra, i bought this 'che. Everything was amazing in this car, except '80-look interior. Only modifications were 18" Eta-Beta wheels and -40mm H&R springs.

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Cost $12,770 Average Instant Market Value $64,719 Average Instant Market Value $17,722 Average Instant Market Value
Gas Mileage (highway) 24 23 24
Horsepower 201 282 340
Cargo Volume (cu. ft.) 9.2 4.6 12.6
Front Leg Room (inches) 41.60 43.00 42.7

Reviews From Other Years

2013 Porsche Boxster Reviews

Smooth, New, Feels And Looks Amazing! By UFCsteve

You can't beat new...the looks the drive all seem and feel next level. I have the upgraded Wheels painted black, 6 speed, silver and black color combo. I love it after having it two weeks would change... Read More

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2011 Porsche Boxster Reviews

Can't Think Of A Better Way To Travel These Days- Come Rain, Come Shine! By Claus

Review will be added later after the first months of driving.... Now had the Boxster for a month and all the skeptics have been proven wrong. This is such a good drive and the handling is spot on. E... Read More

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2009 Porsche Boxster Reviews

Ultimate Sportscar By Ton

One of the best cars to enjoy driving with the roof down. PDK auto gearbox is increadibly fast. Shame about the speed limits... Sounds raw like no other car... Only drawback is the cockpit is somewha... Read More

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2008 Porsche Boxster Reviews

Manny Pacquiao - With A Brain By festerslamstone

Neutral at the limit, easy throttle on steering, everyday livability - more useable space than a 911 at half the cost and more fun. Buy a Porsche Certified 2009 and you will have everything a guy coul... Read More

My Narcotic, Antidepressant, Cheaper Than Therapy Fix Is Called A Boxster Limited Edition By Jitsu

I have owned numerous Autos throughout the years (i'm 54) from Japanese imports, German imports, High HP/TQ American Muscle (currently own 1986 Mercedes 560SL, 2006 Dodge Daytona Charger ,1986 Toyota ... Read More

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2007 Porsche Boxster Reviews

Should Have Bought It When I Was Younger. By jmardinly

Injured my back after one tank of gas. Well, my back was already bad, but it made it so much worse. Tragic because I LOVE driving this car. When I bought it, I thought I would be driving it for the ne... Read More

My Boxter 2007 By Colin

Really good fun in all weather conditions, quick responce and very good handling, fantastic build quality and excellent value for money, older models hold there value very well and are sort after, che... Read More

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