2003 Porsche Boxster Review
Price Estimate: $3,854 - $5,823





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Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
Pros
- Supreme handling characteristics, plenty of power in "S" format, relatively generous cargo capacity, fast power top operation.
Cons
- Price can quickly escalate due to costly options, some cheap interior trim.
What’s new
Minor visual updates, including revised front and rear fascias and gray (versus the previous yellow) tint for the turn signal lenses, along with a boost in output keep the Boxster relevant in the face of faster, more refined rivals.
Edmunds says
A midengine design and classic Porsche styling, not to mention sublime steering and brakes, give the Boxster a unique combination of traits that few cars can match at this price point.
For sale near Ashburn, VA
28 listings
- $13,995good price$3,511 below market
- 29,110 miles
- 1 accident, 4 owners, personal use only
- 6cyl manual
- Audi Wynnewood (135 mi away)
- Leather Seats
- Power Driver Seat
- Auto Climate Control
- Soft Top
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Located in Wynnewood, PA
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AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: No
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
21 Combined MPG (18 City/27 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: WP0CA29883U624396
Stock: VL00372
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 02-07-2025 - $13,995fair price$182 below market
- 73,752 miles
- No accidents, 3 owners, personal use only
- 6cyl automatic
- Elite Motors (171 mi away)
- Leather Seats
- Power Driver Seat
- Auto Climate Control
- Soft Top
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Located in Virginia Beach, VA
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
21 Combined MPG (18 City/27 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: WP0CA29883U623538
Stock: 623538_1
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Cost to Drive
Monthly estimates based on costs in Virginia
$225/mo for Boxster Base
Boxster Base
vs
$164/mo
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5 out of 5 starsPilot2519Juliet, 04/29/2005
2003 Porsche Boxster S 2dr Convertible (3.2L 6cyl 6M)
The car is the closest to perfection there is out there. The Boxster will outhandle anything out there now. Road and Track did a slalom run in which it blasted the Enzo's (the Ferrari guy costing $700K) record. True it does not have an overabundance of hp's but once you pounce on the accelarator you get usable power with unmatch driving dymamics. With a top speed of close to 170 mph I … think it is fast enough.
Think Again!
4 out of 5 starstulsajack, 07/08/2014
2003 Porsche Boxster 2dr Convertible (2.7L 6cyl 5M)
My dream to own a Porsche. After 2 years & less than 57,000 miles, the engine self-destructed due to a design flaw - a GM alternator bearing used on the intermediate shaft failed and completely trashed the engine. Of course, Porsche lawyers admitted no fault on court documents when they settled, but somehow agreed to pay about 25% of owners' expenses totaling millions. I fell outside the … terms of the settlement, so it's tough luck and $0. The repair will cost at least $7K, up to $12K with used parts. This flaw affects 911's also. Because this is a possible outcome, I will never buy another Porsche. Buy a Honda!
Upadate 7/16: I wonder what a lawyer would be able to do with this. Everybody at Porsche had an excuse why I couldn't possibly be considered for any compensation. Live & learn. Get a legally binding powertrain warranty or run the risk of near-total loss. Once fooled, shame on you. Twice fooled, shame on me!
Xlnt sports convertible
4.38 out of 5 starsGF, 08/25/2009
2003 Porsche Boxster S 2dr Convertible (3.2L 6cyl 6M)
Great choice for sports car convertible; very pricey new (keep options list down !) but worth the xtra money in the long run. More comfortable and useful size than it looks. Bought mine new and have used it as daily driver/only car for a number of years. Out of warranty repairs expenses can be high, but maintenance is just once a year for low mileage cars. Hard to give this car up, makes … for a great 2nd car keeper once its past its prime.
Easy to drive quickly
5 out of 5 starssoccercoach99, 06/06/2010
2003 Porsche Boxster 2dr Convertible (2.7L 6cyl 5M)
We have seven cars, including a Honda S2000, Jaguar XJ8, and the American muscle classic 96 Impala SS. The Boxster is amazingly balanced, and really easy to drive quickly -- with the tiptronic, it's my wife's favorite drive now, and she goes "top down" on all suitable days. I like the Jag for traveling, and enjoy the motorcycle like qualities of the S2000, but have to marvel at … Porsche's little roadster!
2003 Boxster Highlights
Base
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $42,600 |
---|---|
Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 21 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $225/month |
Seating | 2 seats |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 9.1 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | rear wheel drive |
Warranty | 4 years / 50,000 miles |
Safety
Key safety features on the Boxster include:
- Alarm
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