2001 Porsche Boxster Reviews, Pricing & Specs

































































































































































































































































































































What owners say
"The 2001 Porsche Boxster is widely praised by drivers for its fun driving experience and excellent handling, making it a joy to take on winding roads. Many owners appreciate its reliability and quality build, especially for a sports car at its price point. However, there are mentions of high maintenance costs and a desire for more horsepower. Overall, drivers find it to be a great value for those looking for a sporty convertible."
Best handling car I have ever owned. Very reliable. Built with quality components. Could use a bit more horse power. Used prices are exceptionally low for a car of this quality. Looks good too. Intermediate shaft bearing issues overblown. Less than 10% of vehicles suffer any negative effects. Frequent oil changes with quality synthetics reduces that percentage even further.
March 10, 2021Incredible handling, ample power, roof down fun. Still rated as the best roadster after 10 years. Built to last. A joy to own. Parts expensive, but they just don't go wrong. An absolute joy every single time it is driven.
March 6, 2009I love how this car handles. It can take any curve at any speed. It hugs the road.
January 30, 2008What owners say
Best handling car I have ever owned. Very reliable. Built with quality components. Could use a bit more horse power. Used prices are exceptionally low for a car of this quality. Looks good too. Intermediate shaft bearing issues overblown. Less than 10% of vehicles suffer any negative effects. Frequent oil changes with quality synthetics reduces that percentage even further.
March 10, 2021Incredible handling, ample power, roof down fun. Still rated as the best roadster after 10 years. Built to last. A joy to own. Parts expensive, but they just don't go wrong. An absolute joy every single time it is driven.
March 6, 2009I love how this car handles. It can take any curve at any speed. It hugs the road.
January 30, 2008It's a porsche, you can't go wrong here. Fun, Sporty (understatement) highly reliable. I know you think of sports cars as needing alot of maintenance, but this car is rearely in the shop unless you count oil changes. Oil changes are once a year or every 15k miles which actually saves you money.
December 11, 2013Well, its a Porsche, so its nice in that aspect. Its not very fast, my accord probably accelerates faster, but it handles extremely well and its a good looking car. Its fun to drive and is a good summer car. The bad things about this car are the cost of ownership and the gas mileage.
September 9, 2008Best value for the money of any sub-$15,000 sports car. Driving experience is unbeatable! Excellent handling, and all the features of a modern car. Reliable, and easy to work on yourself if things do go wrong. Go test drive a Boxster today!
April 9, 2021I really like everything about this car. It has more performance options than my other Boxster S and I'm enjoying driving it alot more. The heated seats are a nice touch for a chilly day. I can really tell the Porsche Stability Management (PSM) works well when I slam the gears and don't go sideways! This car is SO much fun to drive. It's like an extension of your thoughts and will do whatever you need it to do.
November 7, 2013This is a very personal car-great for daily driving and some more exciting outings as well (pretty fast....). The seats are unusually comfortable. Clutch & transmission are magic. Boxster's balance is remarkably fine--handling gets better as you go faster. You can't beat a drop top for making any drive more fun.
June 3, 2012Lots of fun, lightweight, great performance, and nice interior. Since it has both a front and rear trunk it is really practical for groceries or luggage when you need to. Fantastic fun to floor the gas pedal with the top down but not as fast as a carrera.
April 8, 2008This is a really fun car to drive, it really is a safe vehicle. After to drive a Porsche you will not want to drive any other sports car because its really first class. This vehicle was Garage keep and only driven on the weekends.
October 7, 2012Trims & specs
Base MSRP $42,865 | Seating 2 |
Engine 2.7L 217 hp H6 | Cargo Capacity 9.1 cu ft |
Combined MPG 21 | Drivetrain RWD |
Base MSRP $50,965 | Seating 2 |
Engine 3.2L 250 hp H6 | Cargo Capacity 9.1 cu ft |
Combined MPG 19 | Drivetrain RWD |
Pricing trends
MSRP range
$42,865 - $50,965
Current avg. market price
$17,236
Trending down by 2.4% this month
July 2026 - October 2026






