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Porsche Boxster 2.5 986 2dr
1999 (S reg) | 149,000 miles
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Porsche Boxster 3.4 987 S Convertible 2dr Petrol Tiptronic S (262 g/km, 295 bhp)
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Is the Porsche Boxster a good car?
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"The Boxster Spyder is a hard-riding, stripped-out version of Porsche’s popular roadster. It offers one of the purest, most hard-core and satisfying drives of any car on sale, but it could be difficult to live with."
3.6
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How good does it look?
5/5
The biggest visual difference between the standard Porsche Boxster and the Boxster Spyder is the rear deck, which raises up to meet the seats and wind deflector. Other changes include the lightweight 19-inch spoked alloy wheels, the retro-styled ‘Porsche’ side stripes and black mesh inserts for the side intakes.
What's the interior like?
3/5
At first glance the Spyder may look identical to the regular Boxster, but Porsche has removed equipment to save weight. Neither a stereo nor air-con are fittted, there are no door pockets and even the instruments have had their plastic cowls removed. The fabric door handles are reminiscent of the 911 GT3 RS, but the colour-coded transmission tunnel section looks cheap, and with no air-con, the cabin can get hot and sweaty with the hood up.
How practical is it?
2/5
Removing and refitting the roof is a long-winded and fiddly process and it’s obvious that the Boxster Spyder was designed primarily for open-top driving. Technically Porsche describes the hood as a ‘cap’, it weighs less than 6kg, but when it’s raised, drivers must not exceed 124mph. The Boxster Spyder’s driving position is excellent, as the standard lightweight front sport seats are comfortable and supportive, however headroom is limited with the hood in place.
What's it like to drive?
4/5
The Boxster Spyder feels like a faster, harder-riding Boxster S and is enormously satisfying to drive on a twisty road. The steering is more positive and communicative than the normal Boxster’s, allowing the car to change direction sharply and quickly. The downside is that the very firm ride can be uncomfortable on poor roads.
How powerful is it?
5/5
A 10bhp power increase and an 80kg weight reduction over the standard Boxster help deliver excellent performance, with the Spyder capable of sprinting from rest to 60mph in just 5.1 seconds and on to a potential 163mph top speed. Customers have the choice of a six-speed manual, or a smooth-shifting seven-speed PDK double clutch gearbox, which is available at extra cost.
How much will it cost me?
3/5
Servicing, parts and tyres do not come cheap, although at least the service intervals are set at a reasonably lengthy 20,000 miles. The automatic version is more fuel-efficient than the manual, returning an average 30.4mpg as opposed to 29.1mpg for the manual, but the CO2 emissions of both models exceed 200g/km.
How reliable is it?
4/5
Porsche performs consistently well in customer satisfaction surveys. High standards applied during the design and build processes help create reliable products, and the Boxster Spyder should prove little different.
How safe is it?
4/5
There is no EuroNCAP rating for the Boxster, but the body is strong and standard equipment includes electronic stability programme, driver, passenger and side airbags, side impact protection elements in the doors and roll over bars.
How much equipment do I get?
3/5
Porsche believes that luxury equipment simply adds unnecessary weight to the Boxster Spyder, which is why it has such a meagre specification, with features such as air-con not even appearing on the options list. Despite this, there’s a large choice of expensive extras to personalise your Porsche, including special leather interior finishes, a sophisticated stereo package and a sports exhaust.
Why buy?
3/5
If you’re after one of the purest, most hard-core, open-top driving experiences, then the Boxster Spyder should be on your list. Sadly, the fiddly roof and lack of luxury equipment limit the Spyder’s appeal. It could never be used on an everyday basis, but when the sun is shinning, it is a very attractive proposition indeed.
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