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An electronic stability system called porsche stability. Porsche first used the s badge in 1952 for a 356 model with a 1. The design was heavily influenced by the 1992 boxster. Used 2001 porsche boxster for sale near you edmunds. As this is written, new car and truck sales are running ahead of 1999s record pace. To celebrate the porsche boxster s 50th anniversary in the year 2004, the car company released a series of classy and elegant limited edition models. Many car enthusiasts already know that the s badge on a porsche signifies a truly special model, not just a trim upgrade. Search from 30 porsche boxster cars for sale, including a used 2001 porsche boxster, a used 2001 porsche boxster limited edition, and a used 2001 porsche boxster s. Supple handling, slick shifting, and the sweet sound of god s own pipe organ down in the engine room car and driver. Driving a boxster is almost like driving a large and. All 2001 porsches now feature new led enterior orientation lights. This beautiful 2001 boxster has a clean carfax and just received all service from our porsche certified service team. Get the best deals on seats for porsche boxster when you shop the largest online selection at.

Makes the driver feel at home and at ease, even when pushing it around turns. Learn what owners have to say and get authentic consumer feedback before buying your next car. To celebrate the porsche boxsters 50th anniversary in the year 2004, the car company released a series of classy and elegant limited edition models. I purchased a boxster s with a 6speed manual transmission to head off a mid life crisis and am so glad i did. The porsche boxster mostly stood pat for 2001 and 2002, with one notable exception. As a result, this made the porsche boxster one of the most affordable vehicles to come from the manufacturer in several years. It comes from a company that is one of the true legends of the car world. Details about august 2001 car and driver corvette z06 bmw m boxster s. August 2001 car and driver corvette z06 bmw m boxster s. It also interacts with the engine management system, psm, pasm, and tiptronic s if those are fitted to provide a sportier driving experience through quicker. The car in the pictures looks very different than the one i went and looked at. Just in time for summer fun, this rain forest green, 2001 porsche boxster s is ready, willing and able to satisfy any of your open air sports car.

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Porsche boxster s is an absolutely bewitching piece of roadgoing. Heres why a used porsche boxster 987 is the sports car. This follows five fat sales years from 1994 through 1998. Car complaints, car problems and defect information latest news. Boxster rivals include the audi tt, bmw z3 and m roadster, honda s2000 and mercedesbenz slk. An electronic stability system called porsche stability management became optional this year and also is used in the larger, rearengine 911 series. The porsche boxster was a great car right out of the box, but everyone knew it deserved more oomph. Search new and used cars, research vehicle models, and compare cars, all online at. I sometimes wish for more power but its quick nonetheless.

Buying a used porsche boxster is a step toward driving nirvana. A porsche boxster 550 was introduced with a painted gt silver metallic trim, which was similar to the porsche carrera gt supercar. The porsche boxster and porsche cayman are midengined twoseater sports cars. A sports car to get sappy overno ifs, ands, and very few buts. Dont tell anyone the porsche 986 boxster s is the best cheap sports car. The boxster is a great choice as a second car for someone who wants to own a porsche without spending too much money. This 2001 porsche boxster s 986 auto my02 has leather steering wheel, front fog lamps, remote central locking, leather gear knob, power steering and leather seats. I purchased a boxster s with a 6speed manual transmission to head off a midlife crisis and am so glad i did. Located between the rear suspension and the driver, the porsche boxster s engine sits low enough to provide a storage area above it for the lowered roof. Representing a newentry level vehicle from porsche, the boxster.

I have had a few minor issues with the car as it crossed 12 years old. Not in decades have so many of my hardcore sports car friends confessed an interest in a new car. With the roof raised, the space above the engine cover can augment the car s. The porsche boxster was on the car and driver s ten best cars list for eleven years. It was porsche s first road vehicle to be originally designed as a roadster since the porsche 914. Always check your specific application for proper fit before buying and see our pictures for specific details. Shop edmunds car, suv, and truck listings of over 6 million vehicles to find a cheap new, used, or certified preowned cpo 2001 porsche boxster for sale near.

Porsche is a german automobile maker that traditionally specializes in sports cars and lately suvs and sedans. 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. Also offered on 911s, psm used data from various sensors to keep the car on its intended path by braking individual wheels andor throttling back power. Whoeee, those are porsche numbers, and a solid improvement over last years by margins of 1. Judging by the car you ha ve chosen, you are a motorist of a special breed, and you are probably no. With our huge selection of racing, sport, and custom seats you can upgrade the look and feel of your 2001 porsche boxster. Spring is coming and now is the time to buy a driver s car. These boxsters are the most solid cars made in the world, at. Top speed has leapt upward as well, to 160 mph from 147.

Theres a great oneness between driver and machine with the boxster s, even at the trailing edge of its. This olympicclass sports car has a black belt in horsepower and. 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. With its race car inspired, midengine layoutconcentrating the car s mass nearer the centerand more tenacious grip, the wellbalanced boxster sticks even better. As this is written, new car and truck sales are running ahead of 1999 s record pace. And positioning the engines mass so close to the driver also gives the impression the car if not the whole world. Advance auto carries over 1,041 aftermarket parts for your 2001 porsche boxster, along with original equipment manufacturer oem parts. Porsche identified a big price gap between the entrylevel boxster and the flagship 911, so to fill it they made a more driver focused fixed roof version of the boxster. The steering and chassis provide excellent feedback to the driver. Find 2001 porsche boxsters for sale on oodle classifieds.

The boxster and boxster s models received a facelift in 2008. Apr 20, 2018 driver 81 youtube channel is proud to be associated with diagnostic. The boxsters convertible top features a new cloth headliner that reduces interior noise and the front and rear trunks both have improved carpeting. As the days dwindled down to y2k, many wondered when it might get porsche s historically significant s badge s. In 1998 as well as 1999, the boxster made it on the top ten best list from car and driver. The one i drove a hour and a half with a check from my bank t on buy was nice. The porsche boxster is a midengined twoseater roadster. We can think of zillion of ways to spice up your vehicle s interior and make it oneofakind. If you are into an absolutely thrilling ride, a ridiculous amount of power, and amazing handling, then the porsche boxster s is the way to go. But dont think the boxster s is just an engine story. The porsche boxster s offers all of these in a beautiful package.

Accompanying the car is all of the original literature and the book pouch, including driver s manual, stamped maintenance record and stereo user guide. A secondgeneration boxster was introduced at the paris motor show in 2004, alongside the new 997 generation of the 911. Best car ever it s a porsche, you cant go wrong here. Make those hours you spent behind the wheel as comfortable as possible. Some boxster models manufactured between 4 may 2001 and 21 february 2005. Search over 800 listings to find the best local deals. As porsche retires the boxsters signature flatsix and adds the 718 designation, we. The luxury sports car is known for its excellent handling, strong engine and upscale interior. Used 2001 porsche boxster s for sale with photos cargurus. A porsche boxster 550 was introduced with a painted gt. Find the engine specs, mpg, transmission, wheels, weight, performance and more for the 2001 porsche boxster roadster 2d s. Also offered on 911s, psm used data from various sensors to keep the car.

This is the owners 5th boxster and 9th porsche he has owned. The boxster s convertible top features a new cloth headliner that reduces interior noise and the front and rear trunks both have improved carpeting. The boxster is a car that doesnt have to be driven fast to be fun to drive. The template infobox automobile is being considered for merging. The hagerty classic car valuation tool is designed to help you learn how to value your 2001 porsche boxster and assess the current state of the classic car market. The porsche boxster s, left, joined the base boxster in porsche s 2000 lineup. There s no substitute for thorough research when youre buying an old car.

Insurance companies determine the insurance cost for a porsche boxster. The porsche boxster and porsche cayman are midengined twoseater sports cars manufactured and marketed by german automobile manufacturer porsche across four generations as a 2door, 2seater roadster boxster and a 3door, 2seater fastback coupe cayman. More important, it is arguably the most enjoyable sports car in this category. New for 2001 was optional porsche stability management, one of the best antiskidtractioncontrol systems around. The company is owned by volkswagen ag and has headquarters in stuttgart, germany. At 75 yrs of age, a boxster s was the last thing i had in mind. A boxster s with a stronger engine arrived for 2000. With our extensive choice of 2001 porsche boxster interior accessories you can get things exactly the way you want them. We brought a 2004 boxster s to our performance car of the year test as a control.

Porsche boxster parts genuine and oem porsche boxster. I know you think of sports cars as needing alot of maintenance, but this car. I tried to buy a vehicle and spoke with the bald guy over the phone and he expected me to buy the car without. Find prices, release date, pictures, expert ratings, safety features, specs and price quotes. Perhaps the most famous porsche s model arrived in 1967, the legendary 911 s. The worst complaints are engine, accessories exterior problems.