Base Price: $45,800
Price as Tested: $69,925
Why We Drove It: The Porsche Boxster ranks among the top of its class in our 2008 Vehicle Dependability Study, which examines owner-reported issues in the first 3 years of ownership.


In surveys that J.D. Power and Associates has conducted with verified owners of the 2008 Porsche Boxster, the people that actually own and drive one told us:


"The styling is beautiful, and handsome. Makes my heart skip a beat every time I see it."


"The dealer experience was excellent. The deal was done in 20 minutes."


"I love the new styling and front headlight redesign."


"The general performance and handling [make the Boxster] fun to drive."


"The performance [is] outstanding."


"Exceptional acceleration."


"The interior comfort is great."


"Stunning handling and braking."


"The handling [is] exceptional. [The Boxster is] glued to road."


Top 3 Things Owners Like About the Porsche Boxster:
1. Handling/stability on curves/winding roads
2. Responsiveness/effort of steering system
3. Braking responsiveness/effort


Top 3 Owner-Reported Problems with the Porsche Boxster:
1. HVAC Controls   Difficult to use/Difficult to see and read/Poor location
2. Brakes are noisy
3. Radio poor/no reception