Buyers of the Porsche Boxster are aware of the reputation of the car they are purchasing. The Boxster has been one of the premier vehicles of the Porsche line for years. It is considered an institution of a car and the 2006 model is no exception. The Porsche Boxster falls into the convertible for the family category. People who purchase the Boxster have been doing so for the last few generations in a family. It is a constant that only gets better with age.

Engine Performance

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 6-speed Transaxle. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Porsche.

Steering control is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The Boxster has 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.

Boxster Base Statistics

The Boxster is 171.60 inches long, 70.90 inches wide, and 51.00 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 95.10 inches. It is able to seat 2 comfortably.

The listed retail price in 2006 (MSRP) was $45,000, with an invoice cost of $39,222. This price is slightly higher than the industry average price for a two-door Convertible.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 2006 Boxster is a traditional Bosch ME-7.8, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 16.90 gallons.

The Boxster Base received a miles-per-gallon rating of 18 - 20 in-city driving and 26 - 29 when it came to long-distance. Being a gas-powered non-green car, this was subpar.

In Summary

The 2006 model year was unsuccessful for the Porsche Boxster. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Base version) meant that buyers had several options to choose from..

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

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