2017 Porsche 718 Boxster

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