When the 1st Generation Porsche Boxster was released in 1996, it was generally very well received. The motoring press praised the poise, handling and power delivery of Porsche's entry to the then fairly saturated roadster market. Powered by a 2.5 litre flat-6 mid-mounted engine and producing 204bhp, the Boxster was never going to win any land speed records but, that was never the intention. By 2000, it was already firmly established as the mass produced Porsche, with over 10,000 being produced every year. If anything, the Boxster is a car that turned Porsche into the most profitable car manufacturer in the world.
As the Boxster was received into the general public, it built momentum as more and more appeared on the roads. Because of this, and the fact that they were significantly cheaper than the then sold offering from Porsche, the 911, they developed the image of being a Porsche that anybody could afford, unaffectionately known as the "Poor Man's Porsche." This was a very harsh title for a car that only earned it because of its mainstream nature. The Boxster was, and still is a fantastic car that is available to the masses from a manufacturer that was used to catering to the rich.
Fast forward 20 years and, although the Porsche model line-up is much larger than it was in the 90s (it is now made up by 7 different models) and, although the Boxster has moved on leaps and bounds, it still unfortunately has the same stigma attached to it.
I, personally, find this very upsetting, particularly because, in my honest opinion, the Boxster is probably the best car that Porsche make. Launched in 2013, the 3rd Generation (981) model was much lower, wider and had much more aggressive styling than the previous two generations in an attempt to attract a new audience.
I think the 981 generation Boxster looks absolutely superb. It is very masculine, the curvature gives a very aggressive look from any angle and I love how squat the car looks sitting on the road, low and wide. Offered with either a 2.7 litre engine or a 3.4 litre, the range topping "S" was the one to go for, with a 315BHP 3.4 Flat-6 Engine capable of accelerating to 60mph in sub-5 seconds and on to a top speed of 165MPH. If anything, the 981 generation is the last of the proper Porsches, as they are all now smaller engined and turbocharged and, in the case of the Boxster, 4-Cylinders!
As with any Porsche, the key is to buy with a high specification. Porsches in general (not just Boxsters) are very sensitive to what optional extras were added when the cars were new. Porsche, as you can imagine, are keen to charge for every little detail. Bluetooth, Sir? Very well, that's £350 please. All of these extras certainly add up and it isn't uncommon to find cars with thousands of pounds worth of extras. These, contrary to what a lot of people will tell you, do make a difference when it comes to resale, as a lot of Porsche owners and potential owners will seek out low mileage high specification examples in desirable colours.
Our Boxster, pictured here, is an absolutely flawless example. It looks absolutely stunning finished in Carrara White Metallic with Black Leather Trim and contrasting Guards Red Retractable Soft Top Roof and Guards Red Seatbelts, further complimented by the 21" Turbo II alloy wheels, which sit perfectly in front of the red brake calipers. Our car over £13,000 worth of optional extras from new. The optional extras include PDK Twin-Clutch Transmission, Sport Chrono Package with Dynamic Transmission Bearings, Digital/Analogue Timing and adjustable engine mapping through the sport modes, Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM), PCM Navigation Module with DAB Radio, Bluetooth Phone Connectivity and USB/AUX Connection, Front and Rear Park Assist, 21" Turbo II Alloy Wheels, Contrast Roof in Carmine Red, Guards Red Seatbelts, Boxster S inscriptions on doors, Heated Seats, Sound Package Plus, Cruise Control, Wind Deflector, Sports Alcantara Steering Wheel, Top Tint Windscreen and Porsche Floor Mats.
Specification wise, the first owner of this car has got it absolutely spot on. He has specified the perfect combination of performance and handling extras with comfort extras and cosmetic extras to build a truly breathtaking Boxster.
What's more is it has covered just 6,500 Miles since registration in July 2015 and is truly "as new" throughout. I cannot stress how perfect this car is, it really needs to be seen to be appreciated.
With a combination of stunning looks and everyday usability and performance, I honestly don't think there is a better Porsche to spend £50k on. To find a similarly specified 911 with this age and mileage you would be looking at another £30-£40k. And, if I'm going to be honest, it is not justified. This engine, paired with the 7-Speed PDK gearbox is truly fantastic. Engage Sport Plus mode and set the gearbox to manual and the car is an absolute riot to drive. It is poised and manageable, sticks to the road like glue and sounds absolutely fantastic, with the exhaust producing addictive crackles and pops on the downshifts. It truly is addictive.
On Sale Now, this Boxster represents fantastic value at £49,995. It looks, drives and sounds amazing and really needs to be seen to be appreciated. Prior to sale it will have its first service carried out and will receive an RAC Approved Inspection for complete peace of mind. Visit our website www.mastercarsales.co.uk for full details on the car or call us on (01462) 457645. The car is located at our Hitchin showroom at 1-2 Bunyan Road, Hitchin, SG5 1NL. On Sale Now at Master Car Sales Hitchin with Fantastic Finance Options Available - We are a Black Horse Approved Dealer and offer flexible and competitive finance terms and rates to suit all budgets and circumstances. Try us today to see what we could do for you.
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