Porsche Boxster 2002–2004 car dimensions: 4320 mm long, 1780 mm wide and 1290 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,275 kg. Boot space with the seats up is 260 litres.
The cabin seats two in leather-trimmed power-adjustable buckets with a telescoping leather steering wheel. Automatic climate control with dust, pollen and charcoal filters is standard. A locking glovebox and redesigned cupholders are included. Cruise control and rear parking sensors are optional. An optional navigation system adds a 5.8-inch color screen for audio, trip computer and climate functions. Side airbags and ABS are standard. stability management is optional.
Front and rear trunks provide a combined 260 liters. Soft bags fit best in the odd-shaped spaces. Both compartments stay accessible with the top down.
Payload is listed near 250 kg. No towing capacities appear in maker materials. A rigidly tuned special chassis is optional. The car is a two-seat roadster not set up for heavy work use.
Leather-faced bucket seats provide firm support with high side bolsters for cornering. Power recliners come standard, with full multi-way power adjustment and memory available as a package. Automatic climate control with dust, pollen and charcoal filters keeps the cabin steady. The power soft top includes a heated glass rear window and better seals for quieter cruising when closed. A telescoping leather steering wheel, power windows, heated power mirrors and dual cupholders round out daily comfort. The two-seat layout feels snug yet supportive on longer drives.
Premium unleaded gasoline. fuel tank holds 16.9 gallons.
EPA fuel economy around 20 city/29 highway mpg for base manual models.
Engine oil change every 12,000 miles or 2 years.
Spark plugs every 48,000 miles or 4 years. brake fluid every 2 years.
Standard dual front airbags, door-mounted side airbags, ABS and seatbelt pretensioners with load limiters.
Fixed roll bars behind seats plus boron-steel reinforced A-pillars and windshield header.
The Boxster runs on premium unleaded fuel from a 16.9-gallon tank. Base models with the five-speed manual return about 20 mpg city and 29 mpg highway. The returnless fuel system keeps evaporative emissions low and needs no filter replacement in routine service.
Oil and filter service is due every 12,000 miles or two years. Spark plugs last 48,000 miles or four years. Brake fluid changes every two years. Coolant is long-life and does not need scheduled replacement. Most work is done from below because engine access is limited to service ports in the rear trunk.
Safety equipment includes dual front airbags and the Porsche Side Impact Protection System with door-mounted side airbags. Four-wheel ABS ventilated discs, three-point belts with pretensioners and load limiters, and fixed roll bars behind the seats are standard. Boron-steel tubing strengthens the windshield header and A-pillars for rollover protection. Porsche Stability Management is optional.
Two lockable trunks give useful cargo space for a roadster. The power soft top with heated glass rear window is quick and well sealed. Keep up with the service schedule to protect the mid-engine layout and maintain the car’s solid feel over time.
Length 4320 mm, Width 1780 mm, Height 1290 mm, Wheelbase 2415 mm (Boxster 2002–2004)
Sources: manufacturer data, ultimatecarpage.com, km77.com and autoevolution.com, various.