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