Vehicle Description
2017 Porsche 718 Boxster
"Those opting for the base 718 Boxster-as Porsche says about 55
percent of Boxster buyers do-should know they don't give up much in
terms of real world performance with the 2.0 liter engine. The baby
engine still offers up plenty of low end grunt and is still happy
to sing all the way to its redline, just like the 2.5 liter mill in
the Boxster S. The base 718 Boxster is a damn good car." Motor
Trend, April 2016
For consignment, a 2017 Porsche 718 Boxster with a title verified
8,986 actual miles, a stunning metallic gray roadster is like new
condition with an easy going automatic transmission with optional
PDK paddle shifters. Twenty years into production, the Stuttgart
mid engine car has evolved into an even better well balanced sports
car that was good in 1997, and great in 2017.
Exterior
This fourth gen Boxster wears a shimmering coat of Agate Grey
Metallic, call it gunmetal if you want, and it adorns a body that's
not far from the third gen but front and rear treatments were
slightly tweaked for a new look. Most notably, a black band slides
between the tail lights and along with the black valance and black
canvas top, create a delicious, streamlined sandwich of grey over
an aerodynamic decklid with integrated third brake light. The side
intake ducts are also bold and black and hint at the design
originally inspired by the legendary 550 when ducts were placed
higher on the hips in early renditions. A subtle Coke bottle shape
emerges in the low, side profile of the car where the steep rake of
the windshield becomes apparent. 18-inch flow forged wheels dress
up the profile and wear 45 series ZR rated tires providing ample
grip while the sport mirrors gain inspiration from those of the
GT3. In front, the enviable gold Porsche crest interrupts the
smooth grey wedge that makes up the air splitting front end. As a
low mileage car obviously not daily driven, we found no exterior
imperfections.
Interior
Quality materials abound on the inside beginning with door panels
that are a complex mix of materials, shapes, and features where
form and function collide, all in black. High back leather bucket
seats both enjoy electronic adjustments and thigh support with the
advantage of a windscreen behind each seat and spanning the gap
between them. The leather wrapped steering wheel goes above and
beyond your average sport steering wheel, perfectly contoured to
the hand, as you would expect from this quality driving machine.
Another clue that this is a driver's car is the prominent
tachometer front and center in the instrument cluster which is a
series of three overlapping cylinders including one with an
electronic screen. The center stack provides a nicely sized
touchscreen over a series of buttons, knobs, and toggles neatly
integrated into the waterfalling stack while the AM/FM/CD radio has
Bluetooth and XM capability. The control panel transitions to the
shifter which perfectly fits the hand and is almost artistic in its
execution. Tight black carpet covers the floor nicely and is
protected by fitted mats, while a plastic lined "frunk' provides
storage along with a rear trunk that is surprisingly deep and
useful.
Drivetrain
The hidden engine is accessible by removing panels and latches
beginning behind the seat, a process generally reserved for your
expert Porsche technician. There you will find a 2.0 liter turbo
boxer 4 cylinder rated at an impressive 300 horsepower and of
course, fuel injected. A 6-speed automatic is on board and sends
power classic sportscar style to the rear axle and a 3.63 final
drive ratio. Naturally, power disc brakes are on board and clearly
visible through the wheels.
Undercarriage
Characteristic Porche belly pans create a streamlined environment
underneath where we find everything super clean with no dirt, no
oil, and surface rust reserved for a single bolt on a suspension
component. The dual exhaust travels a short distance to original
equipment mufflers which send a pipe that meets in the middle and
leaves the underside via the epic, center exit exhaust tip.
MacPherson struts are the main components of the front and rear
suspension.
Drive-Ability
A few of us here are Porsche fanboys, so to have a fourth gen
Boxster in the building is pretty special. And we met with
fulfilled expectations upon driving the car, which does everything
well and looks good doing it. Even in this "base" form, it's still
a sub 5 second 0-60mph car and its ergonomic interior does its job
to make you a part of the car, not just a bystander. As a "young"
and pampered car, all functions on board operate as they should.
While Classic Auto Mall represents that these functions were
working at the time of our test drive, we cannot guarantee these
functions will be working at the time of your purchase.
If you're looking for a quality weekend toy, this 718 fills the
bill! This is your ticket into the Porsche Club of America, and we
can't think of a better way to gain acceptance into this exclusive
group. Imagine carving mountain or canyon roads in this one or
riding along the coast with the top down and spirits up. Porsche
doesn't mess around, there really is no substitute, and this is the
epitome of speed, balance, comfort, and quality.
Classic Auto Mall is home to more than 1,000 classic and
collectible vehicles for sale via consignment in a climate
controlled 336,000-square foot showroom (that's more than 8
acres!). The largest single location consignment dealer of classic
and collectible vehicles in the country is located in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, just 1-hour west of Philadelphia off Exit 298 of the
I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. For more information visit
www.classicautomall.com or call us at (888) 227-0914. Contact us
anytime for more information or to come see the vehicle in person.
There is no guarantee of mileage. A $299 Dealer Administrative fee
is not included in the advertised price.
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