hi-mpg.org Ratings for
2003-2006 Porsche Boxster
| Price: | 28,000 - 45,000
(in 2006) |
| Style: | 10 |
| Performance: | 9 |
| Luxury: | 9 |
| Utility: | 4 |
| Fun: | 10 |
| Value: | 2 |
| Overall: |
7.33 |
| | Ratings scale: 1-10; 10 = best |
We admit, we had overlooked this one. Sure there are several
high-performance sports cars that are fairly well-known for being
great on gas (the Chevrolet
Corvette and Lotus
Elise in particular come to mind). But a Porsche?
It's true! Apparently, since 2003, the Porsche Boxster is capable
of achieving 29 mpg on the highway per the EPA's test methodology.
This is better than a brand new V6-powered Mitsubishi
Eclipse, for example, which is no where near the Boxster in terms
of sporting aptitude. Teutonic greatness? Yes.
We love the classic looks with overtones of James Dean's
Porsche 550 Spyder. Like all of the most beloved Porsches,
the engine is behind the driver. The high-pitched whine of
a gem of a Porsche 6-cylinder engine is there, too.
The Boxster has been critically acclaimed by both the press and enthusiasts
since its inception in the late 90s. We are ever more pleased that
with its improved gas mileage since 2003 we can proclaim the Boxster
as a genuine Hot Green Machine.
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