| If you've always dreamed of owning a late model | | | | ergonomically designed pedals. The seats are |
| Porsche, but can't afford the hefty price tag of a | | | | designed to hold you in when you're taking tight |
| 911, then the Porsche Boxster may just be the right | | | | corners fast and offer a wide range of adjustment |
| option for you. | | | | options. |
| The Porsche Boxster has been available in Australia | | | | For the safety conscious, both Boxster models |
| since 1997. In early 2005, a new model was | | | | employ four piston monobloc aluminium fixed callipers |
| introduced. The Porsche Boxster is a two seater | | | | on both the front and rear wheels. The braking |
| roadster offering a cheaper alternative to the 911. | | | | system offers precise braking in all weather |
| While some regard the Porsche Boxster as a rather | | | | conditions and at high speed. The response from the |
| bland car, in styling as well as in performance, the | | | | pedal is fast and precise. |
| Porsche Boxster has proven a popular choice here in | | | | Safety inside is provided by two side airbags each |
| Australia, with its undeniable Porsche styling. | | | | for both driver and passenger as well as the front |
| While not having the power of the more expensive | | | | airbags. There's also protection from rollover in both |
| 911, the Porsche Boxster still offers good sports | | | | the front and rear. The front windscreen incorporates |
| performance from its mid-mounted, boxster engine. | | | | a sturdy steel element while the rear is protected by |
| There are two models available in Australia: the | | | | stainless steel roll-over bars. Both models of the |
| Boxster and the Boxster S. The standard Boxster | | | | Porsche Boxster also include side impact protection |
| has a 2.7 litre 6 cylinder engine that produces 180kw | | | | which protects the head and upper body of the |
| at 6,500rpm. The Boxster has a top speed of 258 | | | | driver and passenger in the event of a side collision. |
| km/h and goes from a standing start to 100 km/h in | | | | Tips for buying a one owner Porsche Boxster |
| 6.1 seconds. | | | | As the Porsche Boxster has only been sold in |
| The Boxster S is the more expensive option. It is | | | | Australia since 1997, it should not be too hard finding |
| powered by a 3.4 cylinder boxster engine which | | | | a good one owner car in excellent condition. Make |
| produces a more respectable 217 kw at 6,250 rpm. | | | | sure you check the body for any signs of damage. If |
| The bigger engine gives the Boxster S a top speed | | | | you find any signs of rust, then the bodywork repair |
| of 272 km/h and propels the car from zero to one | | | | has been shoddy and the car should be avoided. |
| hundred on just 5.4 seconds. | | | | Check the service log to ensure that the car has |
| While many sports cars sacrifice comfort for | | | | been properly serviced by a qualified Porsche |
| performance, the Porsche Boxster does provide | | | | mechanic. When test driving, pay particular attention |
| comfort for both driver and passenger. In fact, even | | | | to the brakes and the clutch. If the brakes lock one |
| taller drivers will find the room generous with the | | | | wheel ahead of the others, they may be in need of |
| adjustable three spoke steering wheel and | | | | an overhaul. |