2005 Porsche Boxster Review

Name: 2005 Porsche Boxster Review
Brand: Porsche
Price: 6086 USD
Rating: 4.8 (48 reviews)

Price Estimate: $6,086 - $9,171

2005 Porsche Boxster Convertible Exterior

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Pros

Supreme handling characteristics, pinpoint steering, plenty of usable power especially in "S" model, usable cargo compartment, fast power top operation.

Cons

Options are costly, doesn't look much different than the old model, interior controls still a little busy.

What’s new

The Boxster is significantly updated for 2005. Notable changes include more power for both models, new manual transmissions and a restyled exterior with larger front and side air intakes, a new headlamp treatment, revised door sills and larger side windows. The brakes have been upgraded, stability control is now standard across the board and head-protecting side airbags have been added.

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A midengine design and classic Porsche styling, not to mention sublime steering and brakes, give the Boxster appeal that's hard to ignore.

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2005 Porsche Boxster
Base Convertible
$15,988
fair price
$437 below market
- 87,327 miles
- No accidents, 7 owners, personal use only
- 6cyl manual
- Lou Sobh Volkswagen of Athens (1,115 mi away)
- Leather Seats
- Power Driver Seat
- Alarm
- Trip Computer
- Stability Control
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Located in Bogart, GA
Midnight Blue Metallic 2005 Porsche Boxster Base 2.7L H6 SMPI DOHC 6-Speed Manual with Overdrive RWD20/29 City/Highway MPG
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: WP0CA29865U711300
Stock: 65U711300
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 04-21-2025
2005 Porsche Boxster
S Convertible
$22,990
fair price
$848 below market
- 52,487 miles
- No accidents, 6 owners, personal use
- 6cyl manual
- Paramount Auto Sales (1,190 mi away)
- Leather Seats
- Power Driver Seat
- Alarm
- Trip Computer
- Stability Control
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Located in Tucson, AZ
*** THIS IS A 2005 PORSCHE BPXSTER 2.7L 5 SPEED MANUAL ROADSTER *** THIS IS A BEAUTIFUL BOXSTER, AND IS A MUST SEE AND DRIVE CAR! IT COMES WITH A WARR...
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:
20 Combined MPG (17 City/25 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: WP0CB29895U730792
Stock: 05PBX792
Certified Pre-Owned: No

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Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2005 Porsche Boxster 2dr Roadster (2.7L 6cyl 5M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.91 per gallon for premium unleaded in North Dakota.}

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Awesome/Affordable Sportscar

tom_dz, 09/27/2011

2005 Porsche Boxster 2dr Roadster (2.7L 6cyl 5M)

I purchased my 2005 Boxster in 2006 (then 9,000 miles; now 64,000). I have not looked back since. It is surprisingly comfortable for such a tight-handling car. It looks and feels as mean as it sounds. And to my surprise, maintenance issues have been few (air/oil separator replaced). I could not ask for a better all-around sportcars. I highly recommend the model and year.

Engine failure/balance shaft broke apart

scott c., 11/15/2008

2005 Porsche Boxster S 2dr Roadster (3.2L 6cyl 6M)

Purchased 2005 Boxster S brand new. Never had any major issues until about 2 years with 20k miles. That's when vehicle had complete engine failure/balance shaft broke apart. Since the car was still under warranty car was towed to my local dealer. I was told the balance shaft broke causing complete engine damage! The dealership service dept had no loaners and I was without the car for 3 …

A Sure Cure for the Commuter Doldrums

RJosephs, 03/23/2016

2005 Porsche Boxster 2dr Roadster (2.7L 6cyl 5M)

After one year in the saddle and 3,000 miles of pavement conquered, the verdict is in -- superb job Porsche! I sold my 2001 Porsche 911 after a rather enjoyable but just as disappointing two years of ownership. After missing my Carerra for a few months I set out to find a newer and faster Porsche than my 996. I settled on a low mileage Boxster after an unplanned test drive left me quite …

2005 Boxer S Problems

Smiles, 06/05/2005

2005 Porsche Boxster S 2dr Roadster (3.2L 6cyl 6M)

I bought the car one week ago and I have about 650 miles on it. The problems that I have encountered in the first week are: the car was delivered low on oil so I had to go out and purchase oil to put in it two days after the purchase, the paint is already coming off the front intake next to the bumper, the convertable roof broke on decline and now no longer works, and the brake warning …

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2005 Boxster Highlights

Trim:

Base

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$43,800
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	21 MPG
Cost to Drive	$222/month
Seating	2 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	9.5 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive
Warranty	4 years / 50,000 miles

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Safety

Key safety features on the Boxster include:

Alarm
Stability Control

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Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2005 Porsche Boxster 2dr Roadster (2.7L 6cyl 5M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.91 per gallon for premium unleaded in North Dakota.

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