1997 Porsche Boxster Reviews, Pricing & Specs











































































































































What owners say
"Overall, owners of the 1997 Porsche Boxster enjoy its powerful performance, sharp handling, and appealing design. Many highlighted the fun driving experience and the great value it offers as an entry-level convertible. However, some were less impressed with the interior aesthetic, finding it outdated, and expressed concerns about its practicality for street driving."
Gen 1 model. Stronger IMS Bearing. Gets good reviews for reliability and fun to drive.
July 31, 2020I loved this car. Was always a pleasure to drive.
January 22, 2008Great car, fun to drive, Still in style and looks great. Porsche's power, handling and braking are a great package in the Boxster. An easy car to fall in love with and want to drive everywhere. Long trips are fun with loads of trunk space.
June 24, 2013What owners say
Gen 1 model. Stronger IMS Bearing. Gets good reviews for reliability and fun to drive.
July 31, 2020I loved this car. Was always a pleasure to drive.
January 22, 2008Great car, fun to drive, Still in style and looks great. Porsche's power, handling and braking are a great package in the Boxster. An easy car to fall in love with and want to drive everywhere. Long trips are fun with loads of trunk space.
June 24, 2013I 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.
May 9, 2010Beautiful car, got many compliments on car, looks brand new, rides nice however I’m scared to bring out in streets., but will.
August 7, 20241997 the fist year for the boxster in the US. This model has low miles and a great price. It had an automatic transmission which is less desirable than the manual but still this car was a great deal. No doubt one day this year make and model will be a sought after collectible car.
November 21, 2021Great value, good entry level convertible- fun to drive
August 3, 2022The start of the Boxster era. Drive it and youll understand.
March 26, 2021The 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
January 17, 2010After 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.
January 6, 2008Trims & specs
Base MSRP $51,400 | Seating 2 |
Engine 2.7L 265 hp H6 | Cargo Capacity 9.2 cu ft |
Combined MPG 25 | Drivetrain RWD |







