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2012 Porsche Boxster Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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The darkness in Deutschland continues to spread, as the Boxster gets a new S Black trim this year, following a path already trod by the 911 and the Cayman. Little else changes for this rear-wheel-drive, midengine roadster in 2012, but the new trim may just be enough to keep people interested in the “beginner's Porsche.”
The Boxster gets second-fiddle treatment to its hard-topped brother the Cayman. Thankfully, this comes in the form of a symbolic neutering—10 hp taken off for all three trims compared to their Cayman equivalents. Sure, things will be slower in the drop-top Boxster than in its more rigid stablemate, but that’s a welcome admission price for the best-handling roadster on the market. Even in Base trim the Boxster can motivate, despite only throttling 255 horses from its 2.9-liter boxer-6. Besides, 255 hp is plenty in a car weighing less than 3,000 pounds. What’s more troubling is its 214 lb-ft of torque, which certainly isn’t low, but it’s low enough to get eyes wandering toward the 3.4-liter engine in the remaining trims.
For the S, that means a very respectable 310-hp and 266 lb-ft of torque showing up at 6,400 and 4,400 rpm, respectively. Both can be felt, but the torque makes a big difference landing right in the meaty part of the curve. While the Base trim sports 17-inch alloys, the S gets a bump up to 18-inch units, which improve grip without hurting the ride. A 6-speed manual is standard for all Boxsters, but the 7-speed PDK automated manual is an option, and a good one if you hate having to choose between three pedals.
Unfortunately, the larger engine and wheels are the only real upgrades for the S. Thankfully the Boxster already comes with a well-sorted suspension and brakes that would stop a telethon. But if you’re looking to really up performance, your only option until now was the Spyder—a stripped version of the S with no radio, no air conditioning and a suspension that will shave a few inches off your height by compressing spinal cartilage.
That singular option is no longer the case. The new S Black trim offers the stronger Spyder engine, the lightweight 19-inch wheels from the Spyder and an all-black color treatment for the body, top, wheels, air intakes and exhaust, and most of the interior. Even the trim is blacked out here. Moreover, it takes the S trim and adds amenities like automatic climate control, a Bose stereo with satellite radio, navigation and more for several thousand dollars less than it would cost to equip an S in the same manner. It’s the least exclusive of the three 2012 Black editions, with 987 units produced.
They may seem small concessions for a special edition, but the Boxster has always been criticized for a certain lack of amenities most would consider expected for a luxury sports car. The Base trim is no stripper for sure, with heated power mirrors, a power top, iPod interface and Bluetooth, but where’s the power for the seats, the premium stereo, the dual-zone climate controls? And vinyl in a Porsche?
Sure, a sport exhaust and carbon-ceramic brakes are expected options, but how about a standard limited-slip differential? That’s as much a safety as a performance feature and shouldn’t be relegated to the options list. The fact that full power, leather, heat and ventilation are available for the seats, but only as options, is a bit insulting—a way to lower the entry cost of the entry Porsche without actually lowering the cost. Same can be said about the windblocker—an essential in any luxury convertible.
Of course, nearly any option you could want is available, but beware—checking those boxes on the options list will rocket the Boxster out of “entry-level” just as quickly as this little roadster can sprint to 60. The PDK transmission coupled with carbon-ceramic brakes will easily add 10 grand to the price of admission, and adding just the navigation system is another easy 4 thousand dollars with the required Bose stereo upgrade.
Porsche Active Suspension Management is another story, adding an adaptive suspension with multiple settings. If your driving style varies widely from casual to competitive, it’s a worthwhile option for 2 thousand dollars, especially on trims with the 19-inch wheels, which can impart a bit of rigidity to the ride.
Dark days mean fun times for Porsche, and the S Black edition is the best Boxster trim to come out of Stuggart since the Spyder. What’s better, the S Black can be enjoyed by everyone, not just those looking for a stripped, slinky track trouncer. Sadly, all the S Blacks have been spoken for already, so expect to pay a premium if one can even still be found. Better yet, write yourself a note and look out in the secondary market in about ten years, when most will have forgotten about this best of the Boxsters.
Published May 31, 2022 by Michael Perkins
User reviews for 2012 Porsche Boxster
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by Marco L
Dec 14, 2022
bien , mais manuelle , très bon prix pour cette année , a voir :)Dec 14, 2022
by Steven S
Mar 18, 2022
The last of the analog gems in the Boxster
Iine-up. Porsche design excellence at its finest.Mar 18, 2022
by Steve J
Aug 30, 2020
Fantastic and fun. Great performance and value if you can get a low mileage well maintained one.Aug 30, 2020
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by Marco L
Dec 14, 2022
bien , mais manuelle , très bon prix pour cette année , a voir :)Dec 14, 2022
by Steven S
Mar 18, 2022
The last of the analog gems in the Boxster
Iine-up. Porsche design excellence at its finest.Mar 18, 2022
by Steve J
Aug 30, 2020
Fantastic and fun. Great performance and value if you can get a low mileage well maintained one.Aug 30, 2020
by Jeff K
Aug 16, 2013
The Boxster Spyder is light, fast, nimble and perfectly balanced - everything you would want in a sports car. Porsche quality is also exceptional. This is a near perfect sports car for the enthusiast. Only negative is the manual soft top. It does take a few minutes to put the top on, but why drive a car like this in bad weather? the car is built to drive topless on sunny afternoonsAug 16, 2013
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2012 Porsche Boxster Pricing
Original MSRP
$48,100 to $65,200Price range
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N/ATrims & specs
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · USB auxiliary audio input · CD changer: 6 · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Bose · AM/FM radio · XM satellite radio · Total Number of Speakers: 7 · 325 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 12.5 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.8 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Center console trim: wood · Dash trim: alloy · Door trim: leather · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Interior accents: Alcantara · Parking brake trim: leather · Shift knob trim: aluminum · Steering wheel trim: wood
Convenience Features
Center console: second row · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: side mirrors · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): 3 total · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: paddle shifter · Storage: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Active driver support: active bolstering · Manual adjustments: 4 · Power adjustments: 2
Drivetrain
Limited slip differential: rear · Locking differential: rear
Exterior Features
Mirror color: aluminum · Paint: special factory paint · Rear spoiler color: body-color
Header
Option Delete: Generic
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 6.5 in. · Video monitor location: front · Video monitor size: 6.5
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Headlights: Auto on/off · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4 · Power adjustments: 2
Roof
Convertible rear window: glass · Convertible roof: hard top
Safety
Parking sensors: rear
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front and rear · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: height · Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: sport bucket · Heated: mulitlevel · Passenger seat manual adjustments: height · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: leather · Ventilated: front
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear
Telematics
Navigation system: touch screen display · Phone: hands free · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: performance
Tires and Rims
Run flat tires: puncture sealing compound with electric compressor · Wheel type: aluminum alloy · Wheels: alloy
Windows
Front wipers: rain sensing
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Auxiliary audio input: jack · CD changer: 6 · 6 disc CD/DVD in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Bose · AM/FM radio · XM satellite radio · Total Number of Speakers: 7 · 325 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 12.5 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.8 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Center console trim: carbon · Dash trim: alloy · Door trim: aluminum · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Interior accents: Alcantara · Parking brake trim: leather · Shift knob trim: alcantara · Steering wheel trim: wood
Convenience Features
Center console: second row · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): 3 total · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: paddle shifter · Storage: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Active driver support: active bolstering · Manual adjustments: 4 · Power adjustments: 10
Drivetrain
Limited slip differential: rear · Locking differential: rear
Exterior Features
Mirror color: aluminum · Paint: metallic · Rear spoiler color: body-color
Header
Option Delete: Generic
Headrests
Front headrests: integrated · Number of front headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 6.5 in. · Video monitor location: front · Video monitor size: 6.5
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low oil pressure
Lights
Headlights: Xenon · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: auto-dimming
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4 · Power adjustments: 2
Roof
Convertible rear window: glass · Convertible roof: with wind blocker
Safety
Parking sensors: rear
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: height · Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: sport · Heated: mulitlevel · Passenger seat manual adjustments: height · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: leather · Ventilated: front
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Navigation system: touch screen display · Phone: hands free · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: performance
Tires and Rims
Run flat tires: puncture sealing compound with electric compressor · Wheel type: aluminum alloy · Wheels: painted steel
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · CD changer: 6 · In-Dash Single CD/DVD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Total Number of Speakers: 7
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 12.5 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.8 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Center console trim: leather · Dash trim: alloy · Door trim: alloy · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Interior accents: Alcantara · Parking brake trim: alloy · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: alloy
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): 3 total · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: paddle shifter · Storage: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 4 · Power adjustments: 2
Engine
Electric Motor Battery Type: lithium ion
Exterior Features
Paint: special factory paint · Rear spoiler color: body-color
Header
Option Delete: Generic
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 6.5 in. · Video monitor location: front · Video monitor size: 6.5
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Headlights: cornering · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: integrated turn signals
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4 · Power adjustments: 2
Roof
Convertible rear window: glass · Convertible roof: soft top
Safety
Parking sensors: rear
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: height · Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: sport bucket · Heated: mulitlevel · Passenger seat manual adjustments: height · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: leather
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Navigation system: touch screen display · Phone: hands free · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: performance
Tires and Rims
Run flat tires: puncture sealing compound with electric compressor · Wheel type: aluminum alloy · Wheels: painted steel
Windows
Front wipers: rain sensing
Air Conditioning
Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · 6 disc CD/DVD in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Total Number of Speakers: 7
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 12.5 · Front brakes: disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.8 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Center console trim: alloy · Dash trim: alloy · Door trim: alloy · Floor Mats: front · Parking brake trim: leather and alloy · Shift knob trim: aluminum and leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: front · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): 3 total · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: accessory hook · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Active driver support: active bolstering · Manual adjustments: 4 · Power adjustments: 2
Drivetrain
Limited slip differential: rear · Locking differential: rear
Exterior Features
Rear spoiler color: body-color
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 6.5 in.
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: lamp failure
Lights
Headlights: Auto on/off · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4 · Power adjustments: 2
Roof
Convertible rear window: glass · Convertible roof: hard top
Safety
Parking sensors: rear
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front and rear · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: height · Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: sport bucket · Heated: mulitlevel · Passenger seat manual adjustments: height · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: leather · Ventilated: front
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Navigation system: with voice recognition · Phone: hands free · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: performance
Tires and Rims
Run flat tires: puncture sealing compound with electric compressor · Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent