Porsche 2014 boxster s car and driver testing

The speed on this cayenne should not be underestimated. Porsches new roadster gets a new name and a new engine but does it retain. Porsche showed that a similar level of protection would be provided to occupants of different sizes and to those sat in. My daily driver is a 981 boxster s and before that i had a 987 boxster for my daily driver. The handling grips well like a sports car and the interior with panoramic roof is second to none. It is a beautiful and fun car to drive, why do you think porsches slogan is there is no substitute. We consider the boxster s at great value in a premium porsche sports car and this car is as near to showroomnew as you will find. Fun to drive takes on new meaning when you slide behind the wheel of a porsche, and although the boxster isnt the most expensive offering from stuttgart, its still my. Marked by excellent quality and features with unmistakable refined leather interior that added value and class to the porsche boxster s. Despite modest dimensional growth, porsche claims that this car is slightly lighter than its predecessor. Apr 04, 2016 porsche s new roadster gets a new name and a new engine but does it retain the driving dynamics weve come to love.

Amazing fun drive every single day, but still practical on normal roads and im in the uk so that is tested in almost every weather conditions possible. The boxster opened with only 201 horsepower from its 2. Is it even possible for the 20 boxster s to be better than the 991series porsche 911, our 2012 best drivers car. With less than 30,647mi on this porsche boxster, youll appreciate the practically showroom newness of this vehicle. Our vast selection of premium accessories and parts ticks all the boxes. The iihs has not conducted crash tests for the 2014 boxster yet. Unfortunately, so did about a zillion other people, smart cars or not. The interior has the lavish appointments youd expect in a highline sedan, with such niceties as an 18way power drivers seat. There was also an older boxster parked at the resortthe drivers.

Thatll keep you firmly in place during the hardest cornering, but its also comfortable enough to be an everyday driver. Since porsche s boxster was introduced in 1996, it, together with its cayman stablemate, has landed on the car and driver 10best list an astonishing 15 times porsche has been included 19 times total, with the 944 taking four 10best from 1983 through 1986. The 2014 porsche boxster defines the luxury sports roadster segment with its power, grace, and style. I had the car up in bc canada since 2009 although it is a us car and had no problems passing the sniffer and obdii tests both before and after all the mods except for the ecu tune.

As far as high praise goes for sports cars, that s about as high as it gets. The last porsche cayman won our best drivers car event in 2009. Porsche boxster and cayman land car and driver 10best award. Ratings only apply to the model and body or seat type tested. I went to get my emissions testing done last week in texas and failed due to the 2 systems being in notready status. Experience optimum performance behind the wheel of our 2014 porsche boxster convertible in stunning black. In the right configuration, this model can hit 60 mph in 5. The 2014 porsche boxster continues to embody the essence of pure opentop motoring, with a midmounted engine and soft convertible top.

Used 2014 porsche boxster in brea california car company. New for 2014 porsche is following up the new boxster with the release of an allnew cayman cited as a 2014 model. After 40,000 miles, we find that we still like smooth shiny cars, hardboiled and filled with sin. Fun to drive takes on new meaning when you slide behind the wheel of a porsche, and although the boxster isnt the most expensive offering from stuttgart, it s still my. Car complaints, car problems and defect information. Want to make your 2014 porsche boxster one of a kind, keep it running at its peak, or turn it into a highpowered beast. The base 2014 porsche 911 carrera is mostly the same as the 2012 and 20 base models, so you may want to opt for an earlier model to save some money. After all, we picked up a 20 porsche boxster s in atlanta and were looking for a. As long as 2 seats isnt a problem for you, then as far as im concerned it s perfect.

This 2014 porsche boxster roadster is for sale in hardeeville, sc. But we loved it right off the boat, awarding it the top rating in its first comparison test spring fancies, april 1997 against the bmw z3 2. Unless otherwise stated separately in the vehicle details, where allowed by law, the price may not. The cayman is still a fixedroof version of the boxster, and snapping the cap on the roadster increases its torsional rigidity by 40 percent. Aug 16, 2014 the 2014 porsche boxster continues to embody the essence of pure opentop motoring, with a midmounted engine and soft convertible top. The car has surprisingly more cargo space than it looks. You wont find an easier way to shop for 2014 porsche boxster performance parts, 2014 porsche boxster body parts, interior components, or any type of part for that matter. A number of models beyond the base, however, were redesigned for 2014. Every bit as good as you might have hoped it would be.

Im a casual driver and find myself at times testing the power of the porsche. Cd also produced the 5best list, highlighting what it considers the five best trucks of the year. As far as high praise goes for sports cars, thats about as high as it gets. The boxster s handling is superb, and its ride is acceptable.

Since porsches boxster was introduced in 1996, it, together with its cayman stablemate, has landed on the car and driver 10best list an astonishing 15 times porsche has been included 19 times total, with the 944 taking four 10best from 1983 through 1986. Theres one big problem with the new boxster, but its not the cars fault. Prices and payments may not include tax, titles, tags, finance charges, documentation charges, emissions testing changes, or other. Each 2014 porsche 911 is a markedly refined machine.

Porsche s new roadster gets a new name and a new engine but does it retain. The 20 porsche boxster s marks the 3rd generation for this midengine roadster. The porsche boxster remains the cheapest way into the german car makers sports car range and may well continue to do so as the company continues to dither and deliberate over a new, smaller. The additional reporting of the wltp values is voluntary until their obligatory use. Dummy readings indicated good protection of the knees and femurs of the driver and passenger. The 2014 porsche 911 is part of the cars seventh generation, which launched with the 2012 model year. Dec 06, 20 2014 porsche cayman s, as driven by tim yip. Get the best deals on air bag parts for porsche boxster when you shop the largest online selection at. In contemporary testing, a boxster s with the pdk transmission took only 4. Porsche boxster and cayman land car and driver 10best.

Otherwise, we resisted the reams of splendiferous options porsche offers for the cayman s and every other model it produces. Feb 20, 20 2014 porsche cayman test drive porsche s baby sports car, the midengined cayman, gets a new aluminum and steel body, plus all the upgrades from last year s new boxster. Unfortunately, as the boxster buyer matured, so did the car, out growing its. Redesigned for 20, porsche boxster featured a lightweight new body with fresh styling and a completely revamped chassis, which rode. Request a dealer quote or view used cars at msn autos. Jun 14, 2012 the porsche boxster remains the cheapest way into the german car makers sports car range and may well continue to do so as the company continues to dither and deliberate over a new, smaller. The 2014 porsche 911 is part of the car s seventh generation, which launched with the 2012 model year. Car and driver 10best is a list annually produced by car and driver cd, nominating what it considers the ten best cars of the year.

Indulge yourself with the explosive power and enthusiasm of our 2014 porsche boxster s in stunning dark blue metallic. The table below shows all 2014 porsche boxster specs by style, including mpg fuel economy, transmission details, and interior and exterior dimensions. All production vehicles for sale in that calendar year are considered with these recent restrictions. Jan 01, 2000 weak for a porsche maybe, but that first boxster outran the others in almost every test of speed and absolutely delighted us with the accommodations that come free with this car s clever packaging. The last porsche cayman won our best driver s car event in 2009. Expectations for the new 2014 cayman, then the one. Image 2014 porsche cayman full testwe test the 2014 porsche cayman on the track and on real roads to see if the allnew second generation poses an increasing threat to the porsche 911. Porsche archive 2014 3 porsche central eastern europe. Visually, the secondgeneration cayman intensifies the aggression factor with massive air inlets and an integrated spoiler slashing across the tail lights.

Redesigned for 20, porsche boxster featured a lightweight new body with fresh styling and a. For the first time since it was introduced as a 1997 model, porsches entrylevel sports car gets a complete. This rear wheel drive team takes our boxster from zero to 60 mph in an incredible 5. Weak for a porsche maybe, but that first boxster outran the others in almost every test of speed and absolutely delighted us with the accommodations that come free with this cars clever packaging. Either engine can be paired up to a sixspeed manual or a sevenspeed dual clutch automatic transmission that porsche refers to as porsche doppelkupplung pdk. Additionally, find 2014 porsche boxster warranty and reliability information, such as limits on bumperto.