A Better 2004′s Model: The 2005 Porsche Boxster Base
When you think of the "Porsche Boxster" what will usually come to mind for Porsche enthusiasts is quality, stability and lots of history. The Boxster has been one of the premier vehicles of the Porsche line for over ten years. It is an important car and the 2005 model is no exception. The Porsche Boxster falls into the convertible for the family category.
2005 Porsche Boxster Base Specs
The Boxster Base is equipped with a Porsche 2.7 liter six-cylinder engine that utilizes 24 valves. The engine is mated to a N/A 5-speed Transaxle. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Porsche.
The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The Boxster uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. Load balancing is provided by coil front springs and coil in the rear.
The fuel system for the 2005 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 14.10 gallons.
Statistics
The dimensions of the Boxster Base are 70.90 inches wide by 170.40 inches long. It sits 51.00 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.
There is a 50,000* mile, 60* month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 50,000*/36* miles/months. This is normal for this price range.
The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $53,100 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $46,314. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Convertible.
MPG Ratings
The 2005 Boxster gets 26 miles/gallon on the highway and only 17 - 18 in the city. This is below average for a convertible car.
In 2004 and 2005 the Boxster Base 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 Cocoa Dark Brown Convertible Top, Arctic Silver Metallic with Metropol Blue Convertible Top, Arctic Silver Metallic with Stone Grey Convertible Top, Atlas Grey Metallic, Atlas Grey Metallic with Black Convertible Top, Atlas Grey Metallic with Body Color Hard Top, Atlas Grey Metallic with Cocoa Dark Brown Convertible Top, Atlas Grey Metallic with Metropol Blue Convertible Top, Atlas Grey Metallic with Stone Grey Convertible Top, Basalt Black Metallic, Basalt Black Metallic with Black Convertible Top, Basalt Black Metallic with Body Color Hard Top, Basalt Black Metallic with Cocoa Dark Brown Convertible Top, Basalt Black Metallic with Metropol Blue Convertible Top, Basalt Black Metallic with Stone Grey Convertible Top, Black, Black with Black Convertible Top, Black with Body Color Hard Top, Black with Cocoa Dark Brown Convertible Top, Black with Metropol Blue Convertible Top, Black with Stone Grey Convertible Top, Carmon Red Metallic, Carmon Red Metallic with Black Convertible Top, Carmon Red Metallic with Body Color Hard Top, Carmon Red Metallic with Cocoa Dark Brown Convertible Top, Carmon Red Metallic with Metropol Blue Convertible Top, Carmon Red Metallic with Stone Grey Convertible Top, Carrera White, Carrera White with Black Convertible Top, Carrera White with Body Color Hard Top, Carrera White with Cocoa Dark Brown Convertible Top, Carrera White with Metropol Blue Convertible Top, Carrera White with Stone Grey Convertible Top, Cobalt Blue Metallic, Cobalt Blue Metallic with Black Convertible Top, Cobalt Blue Metallic with Body Color Hard Top, Cobalt Blue Metallic with Cocoa Dark Brown Convertible Top, Cobalt Blue Metallic with Metropol Blue Convertible Top, Cobalt Blue Metallic with Stone Grey Convertible Top, Dark Olive Metallic, and Dark Olive Metallic with Black Converti. Additional options were available as special orders from the factory.
Parting Shots
There are several reasons why the Porsche Boxster Base sold well in 2005. 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, Base, Convertible, Porsche Boxster, United States market
