advertisement

why ads?
Popular at KBB.com
Go

2012 Porsche Boxster

Style:

New Car Prices

  • $49,050
  • Fair Purchase Price $44,277
  • N/A
  • See details
  • Estimate
  • estimate
  • View

  • See value
  • View
How It Ranks

#5

out of 12

Horsepower

#10

out of 10

5-Year Cost
View all rankings
Find Dealers Near You Get a free price quote and find the best deals.
Get your free quote
How It Compares see all comparisons
How is this list determined? See all comparisons

2012 Porsche Boxster Review

By KBB.com Editors
You'll Like This Car If...

If you've been yearning for a mid-engine roadster, but your budget begs to differ, the 2012 Porsche Boxster might be right up your alley. And as the least expensive car in Porsche's stable, Porsche ad

You May Not Like This Car If...

If the Boxster's engineering formula is everything you desire in a sports car sans the drop-top roof, the marginally more expensive Porsche Cayman is the right car for you.

How it Drives

Typical of its inherent Porsche DNA, any Boxster model, from the base version to the lighter, more hardcore Spyder, delivers a typically sporting driving experience. Feedback through the steering wheel and chassis are about as good as it gets, and the seating position is excellent. Controls are deliberate and easily manageable, with the driver support systems like stability management and the available active suspension system providing minimally invasive corrections, but always there to assist should you overestimate your own driving talent. T

Read the Full 2012 Porsche Boxster Review

advertisement

why ads?

2012 Porsche Boxster Consumer Reviews

Overall Rating
9.6
Out of 10

Based on 66 Ratings for the 2005 - 2012 models.

Review this car
  • Value
    9.4/10
    Quality
    9.7/10
  • Reliability
    9.6/10
    Performance
    9.8/10
  • Comfort
    9.3/10
    Styling
    9.7/10

Absolutely fantastic car! Very fun to drive!

By Jake (MI) on Thursday, June 13, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 32,500

10 10.0
overall rating 10 of 10rating details

Reviewer Ratings

Overall Rating
10/10
Value
10/10
Reliability
9/10
Quality
10/10
Performance
10/10
Styling
10/10
Comfort
10/10

Pros: "You'll be looking for curves to drive this car on"

Cons: "tire wear"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"I am really happy when I am driving my Boxster S. The car is glued to ground even around the tightest turns. Inside, the car is extremely comfortable even for somebody six feet tall. Compared to the 911 series, both of the Boxsters offer great value for the money, especially if you can pick one up a few years old. Probably the biggest issue is tire wear - you get 10-20k miles out of a set of tires and replacements aren't exactly cheap, especially for the 19" Carrera wheels. Otherwise the car is a pleasure to drive especially with the ~300 HP droning wonderfully out that exhaust."

The perfect adult escape

By TaxMike (NY) on Thursday, May 23, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 21,000

10 9.0
overall rating 9 of 10rating details

Reviewer Ratings

Overall Rating
9/10
Value
9/10
Reliability
9/10
Quality
9/10
Performance
10/10
Styling
8/10
Comfort
9/10

Pros: "Engine/exhaust note, interior comfort, quickness"

Cons: "wimpy cup holders.."

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"Despite a screw rattling around in the passenger vent and a top motor malfunction this car is like nothing else. It corners beyond this middle aged man in crisis' ability to break it responsibly from the pavement. Its strong acceleration from midline to redline is thrilling and braking is equally as compliant. Road manners are excellent and comfort exceeds expectations. With a little responsibility it even shatters EPA numbers despite the 19" Carerra wheels and tires (about 1400 a set online). This car is a rush from the time you put the key in the left handed ignition. I could hardly imagine what the S version would be like. In this price segment, if you can find one used in adult driven condition - JUMP at it. You will never have a single regret!"

1 person out of 1 found this review helpful

Get Your Free Dealer Price Quote

Hassle-free dealer price quotes on
2012 Porsche Boxster Base Style Convertible 2-door

in 3 simple steps

Sorry, there are currently no dealers in your area.
The Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid is available only at participating dealers and quantities are extremely limited. The nearest dealer may be a significant distance from your location.
Get a quote for non-hybrid Volkswagen Touaregs.
Unfortunately, no participating dealers were found near ZIP Code . Please try a different ZIP Code.

1
Your Car Choice 2012 Porsche Boxster Base Style Convertible 2-door

2
Choose Local Dealers To see a list of participating local dealers, enter a new ZIP code above.

3
Enter Contact Information

City

State
ZIP Code
Change

 I'd like to receive useful tips, tools and resources via email from Kelley Blue Book.
Please enter all required fields.
We'll send a confirmation to the email provided.
SUCCESS!

Your submission was successfully sent.


1
Your Car Choice

2012 Porsche Boxster Base Style Convertible 2-door


2
Selected Dealers
Or contact the Showcase Dealer near you:


3
Your Contact Info
Find Dealers Near You Get a free price quote and find the best deals. Get your free quote

advertisement

why ads?

advertisement

why ads?

Buyer's Resources

Apply with our preferred lender now
Get yours now
Get a free quote
Calculate your monthly payment

advertisement

why ads?
 
Have comments about the Fair Purchase Price? Give us your feedback.