There have been several award-winning cars from Porsche over the years, including the Porsche Boxster of 2004. There are three trim levels to the Boxster, including S Special Edition and Base. The Base version is one of the more popular options, outselling other configurations. Like in 2003 the popular 2.7 liter has made this a popular choice for convertible buyers nationwide.

2004 Porsche Boxster Base Specs

Standard equipment in the Boxster for 2003 and 2004 includes the 2.7 liter engine by Porsche, weighing in at 6 cylinders and twenty four valves. A 5-speed Automatic Transaxle puts the power of the engine to the pavement. The has proven to be a popular configuration for the Boxster.

The fuel system for the 2004 Boxster is a Bosch Motronic SFI system, running on gasoline . The fuel is regulated by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design.

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.

Statistics

The dimensions of the Boxster Base 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 listed retail price in 2004 (MSRP) was $51,600, with a dealer invoice cost of $45,001. This price is in line with the industry average price for a two-door Convertible.

The standard warranty period for the Boxster is 48 months, or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the convertible market.

Fuel Efficiency

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.

Parting Shots

The 2004 model year was very successful for the Porsche Boxster. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Base version) meant that buyers could find the version that best suited their needs.

Tags: 2-Door, Base, Convertible, Porsche Boxster, United States market

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