A Better 2003′s Model: The Porsche Boxster for 2004
Several things can be said about the Porsche Boxster series: including the polarizing reactions most buyers have towards their car. The six-cylinder engine is at the heart of the strong emotions, it is powerful for its class and delivers a large amount of torque.
2004 Porsche Boxster S Specs
The restyled Boxster S is equipped with a 3.2-liter six-cylinder engine that utilizes 24 valves. The engine is mated to a N/A six-speed transaxle. This has resulted in an increase in horsepower and torque over the 2003 version.
Steering control is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The Boxster comes equipped with power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. The car uses coil front springs and coil in the rear.
The fuel system for the 2004 Boxster is a Bosch Motronic SFI design, using gasoline fuel. The fuel flow is controlled by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The fuel capacity of the fuel tank is 16.90 gallons.
Statistics
The dimensions of the Boxster S are 70.10 inches wide by 170.10 inches long. It sits 50.80 inches off the ground. It seats a standard two passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of 95.10 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.
The standard warranty period for the Boxster is 48 months, or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the convertible market.
The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $51,600 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $45,001. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Convertible.
MPG Ratings
The 2004 Boxster gets 26 miles/gallon on the highway and only 17 - 18 in the city. This is below average for a convertible car.
In 2003 and 2004 the Boxster S was availble in the exterior colors of Arctic Silver Metallic, Arctic Silver Metallic with Black Convertible Top, Arctic Silver Metallic with Body Color Hard Top, Arctic Silver Metallic with Graphite Grey Convertible Top, Arctic Silver Metallic with Metropol Blue Convertible Top, Atlas Grey Metallic, Atlas Grey Metallic with Black Convertible Top, Atlas Grey Metallic with Body Color Hard Top, Atlas Grey Metallic with Graphite Grey Convertible Top, Atlas Grey Metallic with Metropol Blue Convertible Top, Basalt Black Metallic, Basalt Black Metallic with Black Convertible Top, Basalt Black Metallic with Body Color Hard Top, Basalt Black Metallic with Graphite Grey Convertible Top, Basalt Black Metallic with Metropol Blue Convertible Top, Black, Black with Black Convertible Top, Black with Body Color Hard Top, Black with Graphite Grey Convertible Top, Black with Metropol Blue Convertible Top, Carmon Red Metallic, Carmon Red Metallic with Black Convertible Top, Carmon Red Metallic with Body Color Hard Top, Carmon Red Metallic with Graphite Grey Convertible Top, Carmon Red Metallic with Metropol Blue Convertible Top, Carrera White, Carrera White with Black Convertible Top, Carrera White with Body Color Hard Top, Carrera White with Graphite Grey Convertible Top, Carrera White with Metropol Blue Convertible Top, Cobalt Blue Metallic, Cobalt Blue Metallic with Black Convertible Top, Cobalt Blue Metallic with Body Color Hard Top, Cobalt Blue Metallic with Graphite Grey Convertible Top, Cobalt Blue Metallic with Metropol Blue Convertible Top, Dark Teal Metallic, Dark Teal Metallic with Black Convertible Top, Dark Teal Metallic with Body Color Hard Top, Dark Teal Metallic with Graphite Grey Convertible Top, Dark Teal Metallic with Metropol Blue Convertible Top, Forest Green Metallic, Forest Green Metallic with Black Convertible Top, Forest Green Metallic with Body Color Hard Top, Forest Green Metallic with Graphite Grey Convertible Top, and Forest Green Metallic with Metropol.
Parting Shots
There are several reasons why the Porsche Boxster S sold well in 2004. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Porsche, specifically a Boxster.
No items matching your keywords were found.
Tags: 2-Door, Convertible, Porsche Boxster, S, United States market
