If you want a two-seater roadster sports car, a used Porsche 718 Boxster is one of the finest examples available in the UK market. It shares many of the qualities of its 718 sibling, the Porsche Cayman, which is a coupé.
In contrast, the 718 Boxster is an open-top car – a model known as a convertible, cabriolet, or roadster. It drives just like the Cayman, which is great news. Sharp handling, punchy acceleration and powerful engines make the Boxster a joy to drive, whether it’s cruising smoothly on the motorway, carving through a series of bends on a twisty country road, or nimbly negotiating its way around town.
Performance is superb and varies depending on the exact type of used Porsche 718 Boxster you own, but the base model sets the tone. Fitted with a 2.0-litre petrol engine, it delivers 300hp and clocks 0-62mph in just 5.1 seconds, with a top speed of 170mph. There are faster versions available, as we’ll cover in the buying tips section, but this is quick enough for many buyers.
Interior comfort is enhanced by the many adjustable settings on the two seats, so that driver and passenger can position themselves perfectly. Over and above the standard function, some used Boxsters may come with 14 or even 18-way electrically adjustable seats. Head and leg room in the front is spacious, considering the Boxster is a two-door sports car.
Boot capacity is 272 litres, divided over two compartments. Because the Boxster is a mid-engine model, it has two boots – the front offers 150 litres of space, and the rear 122 litres.
The roof is refreshingly easy to operate. It can be lowered or raised in just a few seconds at the touch of a button, and even during driving too, below a certain speed. So, if the weather suddenly turns for the better while you’re driving, you can lower the roof without having to stop the car and interrupt your journey.
Following its most recent update, the infotainment system in newer used Porsche 718 Boxster models is much improved. The 7-inch touchscreen comes with built-in sat nav, Bluetooth, DAB radio, and Apple CarPlay, which became standard on all models from 2017 onwards.