The 2000 Porsche Boxster S is a Rear-wheel drive Roadster. It can accommodate up to 2 passengers. It has 2 Doors and is powered by a 3.2L H6 DOHC 24 valves engine which outputs 252 hp @
6250 rpm and is paired with 5 speed automatic gearbox. The 2000 Porsche Boxster S has cargo capacity of 260 Liters and the vehicle weighs 1295 kg. In terms of ride assists, the 2000 Porsche Boxster S has stability control and traction control in addition to anti-lock brake system (ABS). The vehicle has an optional engine as well It offers and. Safety features also include None and None. The front suspension is while the rear suspension is. The car also features a It has as standard. Electronic features include Cruise Control. For convenience, the car has Power windows and Power door locks. There is also a remote keyless entry feature. Moreover, the car has. The steering wheel has audio control buttons. In terms of performance, the car has 275 N.m of torque and a top speed of 232 km/h. The 2000 Porsche Boxster S accelerates from zero to 60 mph in 5.9 seconds and hits quarter mile at 14 seconds. Fuel consumption is 14.2 L/100km in the city and 9 L/100km in the highway. The car price starts at $ 71,110
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2000 Porsche Boxster Used Price Estimates
Estimates based on a driving average of 12,000 miles per year
Used Condition
Trade In Price
Private Party Price
Dealer Retail Price
Outstanding
$ 10,001
$ 13,267
$ 15,087
Clean
$ 8,902
$ 11,838
$ 13,461
Average
$ 6,704
$ 8,982
$ 10,209
Rough
$ 4,506
$ 6,126
$ 6,957
With the new Boxster S, Porsche's junior sports car moves up another level in performance...and price.
Entering its fourth year of production, the 2000 Boxster is Porsche's competitor in the mid-priced sports car market. Considerably cheaper than Porsche's legendary 911, the mid-engine Boxster has successfully wooed back buyers left out in the cold after the departure of the 944 and the undesirable 968.
The Boxster's strengths lie in its handling and driver comfort, but its horsepower has always been considered rather average. Recent competition (the BMW M Roadster and the Honda S2000) has made the deficit even more noticeable. Good thing for Porsche the new Boxster S has arrived.
The Boxster S offers a higher level of performance and standard features. A wider bore increases engine displacement to 3.2 liters. With power-boosting technologies like a dual-resonance air intake and variable valve timing, the Boxster S produces 250 horsepower at 6,250 rpm and 225 foot-pounds of torque at 4,500 rpm. Porsche says the engine produces 85 percent of its peak torque at just 2,000 rpm. Porsche also equips the car with larger brakes and a stiffer suspension.
The Boxster also makes gains for 2000, now producing 217 horsepower at 6,500 rpm. It still features a five-speed manual transmission, but the Boxster S comes with a six-speed manual transmission derived from the 911. Both cars can be ordered with a five-speed Tiptronic S automatic transmission. The Tiptronic S allows drivers the option to manually select transmission gears via steering wheel-mounted thumb switches. If left in "D," the Tiptronic S still monitors driver inputs and road conditions, and adjusts shift points accordingly. For 2000, the Tiptronic's manual mode can be activated by using the thumb switches, even if the shift lever is in the "D" position.
Both versions continue to have one of the best cockpits in this market segment. With the top lowered, the Boxster offers more cargo space than any of its competitors. The car's mid-engine layout allows two trunks, which combine to provide an impressive 9.1 cubic feet of cargo space. Besides cargo, the Boxster's cockpit has a good deal of space for two occupants and features wonderful, cradling seats. For 2000, the Boxster gains a new soft-touch grain instrument panel and other upgraded interior trim. The shifter, door handles, and hand brake lever now have an aluminum-like finish.
For safety, front and side airbags are standard, and roll bars are built in behind the seats. High-intensity gas-discharge headlights are an option, and so is a GPS navigation system. Finally, the Boxster has a fast-closing automatic top, going from completely open to completely closed in a scant 12 seconds -- perfect for those unexpected rain showers.
The new Boxster S should put Porsche back on top of the mid-level sports car market in terms of pure performance. However, the Boxster has never been cheap, and at just under $ 50,000, the Boxster S is almost $ 18,000 more than the Honda S2000. That's a pretty big pill to swallow.
The Boxster is one of the most popular models ever released by the German car manufacturer Porsche.
Who hasn't heard of Porsche? In 2006 it won the most prestigious automobile brand for over 70 years of excellence and dedication to the four-wheel god. Established at first as a consulting and development company by Dr. Ing. Ferdinand Porsche in 1931, Porsche SE has since become synonymous with luxurious sports cars as well as cutting edge technology.
Situated in downtown Stuttgart, Porsche's first contract of developing a people's car, a Volkswagen, appointed by the German government. The result was one of the most famous cars in history, one of the best sold and one of the most easily recognizable out there, the Beetle. Many features of the Beetle would find their place on the first ever Porsche, the 64, developed in 1939.
During WWII the Porsche factory turned to making vehicles for the German Army, such as the Kubelwagen and the Schwimmwagen as well as contributing to the production of Tiger and Elefant tanks. After the war Ferdinand was imprisoned for war crimes for 20 months and was during that time that his son, Ferry Porsche, decided to build a new car to suit his needs – the 356.
The success of the 356 and the death of Ferdinand Porsche in 1951 gave Ferry the confidence to follow in his father's footsteps and continue designing cars. One of his most famous designs was the Spyder 550, a car that would prove very successful in races.
By now, the general line of the company seemed evident, as in 1964 another sporty model, the 911, another car with a air-cooled, boxer, rear-mounted engine. The design team for this car was led by Ferry's oldest son, Ferdinand Alexander Porsche. this car would take the legacy of the 550 Spyder even further, winning races and rallies. Testimony to the success of the 911 is the fact that it's still in production today, despite being heavily modified.
Porsche was going to change its status in 1972 from a limited partnership to a public limited company, which meant that now Porsche would be run by a board of directors supervised by family members. In 1974, at the Paris Auto Show, Porsche unveils the new 911 Turbo, with exhaust turbocharger and pressure regulator.
When the 924 was entered in production in 1975, Porsche took a leap of faith because it had not experienced with front-mounted engines for a long time. By Porsche standards, the 928 was an oddity, with its front-mounted V8 engine made out of metal alloy. Then, in 1981, a new transaxle model is added to the Porsche line-up, the 944. The high-performance Porsche 959 is unveiled at the Frankfurt Auto Show in 1985. It will go on to win a lot of races and rallies, the best known being the Paris-Dakar.
A new technological leap was made in 1988 when the 911 Carrera 4 with all-wheel drive was introduced on the market. Then, in 1989, the “Tiptronic” automatic gearbox system is fitted on Porsches. In 1991, Porsche becomes the first car manufacturer to fit driver and passenger airbags on all its models.
The Boxter model is introduced in 1996 after 3 and a half years of development. That same year, Porsche celebrates 1million units being produced. Two years later, Ferry Porsche dies at the age of 88 but the company moves on and has a great season at Le Mans with the 911 GT1, coming in first and second. This was going to be only the beginning for Porsche, which continued with the very sporty and high-performance models Boxster S and the Carrera GT in 2000.
In 2002 Porsche entered the SUV market with the unconventional Cayenne and its later versions, the Cayenne Turbo and Turbo S. The next model on the line-up for Porsche, announced for 2009 is the Panamera, a four-door sedan. With this new model, Porsche seems set to take on a whole new market, directly competing with other luxury brands such as Mercedes, BMW and Audi.
2000 Porsche Boxster Consumer Reviews
interestrigil, 01/03/2007
No Regrets
Owning a Boxster has been everything I thought it would be and more. Nothing beats cruising around with the top down on a beautiful day! I drive my car every day, rain or shine (it's my primary vehicle), and still get psyched each time I see it (it's really mine!) and get inside and start driving. I would recommend definitely getting the car checked out by an independent (not affiliated with the dealer/seller) mechanic before you buy. Although the Boxster is a great car, it's not cheap to own, and you want to make sure the one that you buy is in good shape. I haven't had any major problems with mine, although the top did get stuck in the down position, but was easy and relatively cheap to fix.
swooshjackberry, 01/02/2014
Excellence in Motion
Have driven and owned many cars in my life, and this little Boxster is by far the most fun to drive. The only one I have driven that comes close was a 1965 Jag XKE coupe. The only negative was the IMS bearing issue that I noticed before it became a catastrophe, and had replaced with a LN Engineering ceramic ball bearing IMS bearing. Worth every penny. There's nothing like the growl of that boxster engine at 5500 rpms, or the handling on turns. You haven't experienced the pleasure of real driving until you take one of theses babies out for a spin.
subhelicopter, 05/01/2010
One of the world's best sports cars
This is one of the world's greatest sports cars. The handling is both confident and communicative. The steering feedback is fantastic. The chassis is extremely stiff, especially for a convertible. The engine note is intoxicating and the power, although not amazing, is still very strong. More than enough to get you into trouble. It's relatively light compared to it's contemporaries (and the 911). I love this car. I wouldn't hesitate to buy another.
vireodrove, 10/14/2004
One of My Best Cars
This is one of the best quality made
cars I have ever purchased. I have
had no problems with this car in 4
years. Servicing costs are on the
expensive side. I would absolutely
purchase another.
effectivetelling, 09/13/2019
2003 Porsche Boxster
"The more I drive it, the more I love it."
I picket up my 2003 Porsche Boxster S with 31,000 miles. The car had been well cared for. In my observations Porsches come in 2 flavors. Extremely well cared for or rode hard and put back wet.
The car is so precise in it's handling. Fun, quick acceleration but not machiavellian like a super car. I'm 6'1" tall and the car is comfortable with plenty of room for me. With the front and rear trunks this car has something like 9 cubic feet of cargo room for weekend getaways. It is a 2 seater roadster so you can't use it for the soccer team. I get decent 24-25 mph on the hwy if I don't jump on the throttle all the time.
I do most of my own maintenance like change the oil, bleed the brake fluid and change the coolant. Porsche mechanics can be high priced. I drive with the top down in 45 degree weather because the heater is that good.
The car grips the road unbelievably. I took a Porsche sponsored drivers skill class at a track which included a wet skid exercise. I had a tough time getting the car to skid loose.
As far as the IMS issue, the failure rate was only about 5-8% If it worries you have it changed and figure the cost of that change and a new clutch while your at it, into your purchase price. Like buying any used car, spend a couple of bucks up front to have the car checked out by a qualified mechanic before you part with your cash. You should know what you are getting into.
I have owned a variety of cars during my life including and Austin Healey, Ford Mustang, Camaro Z28, 2002 BMW, 320I BMW and a 528I BMW. The Boxster is by far the favorite car I have ever owned.
addiebecome, 05/16/2019
1998 Porsche Boxster
"Surprised by how reliable it's been"
I've owned this car for over two years. It was nearly 20 years old when I purchased it, although very low miles for car that age (less than 60,000). I have yet to have anything significant go wrong with it. It's been one of the most reliable cars I have owned.
While it's not the fastest car I've ever had, it's fast enough to be fun, and the handling is by far the best I've had. There's also just something special about it, compared to other sports cars I've owned (1994 Mazda Miata, 2005 Nissan 350Z). I imagine if I had the S model, it would be even better, although IMS bearings are more of an issue in those model years.
Another perk: The car is way more practical than you'd think. The two trunks are more than enough for most grocery runs I make.
Main downsides: The rear plastic window is of poor quality and hard to see through. Mine is cracked and leaks. Told the whole top probably needs to be replaced. Also, it'd be nice if it had a built in cup-holder, although that's uncommon for German sports cars.Read less
synthesisgem, 02/15/2018
2000 Porsche Boxster
"Owned since new, will never let it go"
This is a vehicle that gets my heart pumping every time I turn the key. One of a kind Varient S model with speedster humps. Very fast and manuverable. A real head turner with no mechanical issues to date.
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