Our Review: 1998 Boxster from Porsche
Introduction
The 1998 Boxster is manufactured in GERMANY for Porsche. It is Porsche's entry into the CONVERTIBLE 2-DR market. It has a retail price of $41,000 USD in 1998.
Boxster Dimensions
In 1998 the Boxster has an overall length of 171.00 inches and a width of 70.10 inches. It sits a total of 50.80 inches off the ground, with a ground clearance of 4.10 inches. Front headroom is 38.00 inches.
The Ind front suspension gives the Boxster a turning radius of 35.80 inches. It uses 205/55R16 tires with a wheelbase of 95.20 inches.
Drivetrain
The Boxster comes standard with a 5-Speed Manual Overdrive transmission and is a rear-wheel drive vehicle. It has a curb weight of approximately 2866 lbs. The 4-Wheel ABS front brakes are Disc and the rear brakes are Disc.
Fuel Economy
The engine powering the Boxster gets 19 miles/gallon city and 26 miles/gallon highway off a 15.30 gallon tank. This is average for its class. Hybrid versions of the Boxster are also available.
Pricing
The Boxster retails for $41,000 USD with a invoice price of $35,895 USD for the base model with no options. A standard delivery charge of USD is also applicable. Additional options and trim levels can raise the price significantly.
Specs & Equipment
Standard equipment includes Power Door Locks, ABS Brakes, Driver Airbag, Front Side Airbag, Passenger Airbag. While it varies per trim level optional equipment lists Cruise Control, CD Player, Rear Window Defogger.
Exterior color choices include Arctic Silver Metallic with Black Top, Arctic Silver Metallic with Graphite Gray Top, Arctic Silver Metallic with Metropole Blue Top, Arena Red Metallic with Black Top, Arena Red Metallic with Graphite Gray Top, Arena Red Metallic with Metropole Blue Top, Black Metallic with Black Top, Black Metallic with Graphite Gray Top, Black Metallic with Metropole Blue Top, Black with Black Top, Black with Graphite Gray Top, Black with Metropole Blue Top, Glacier White with Black Top, Glacier White with Graphite Gray Top, Glacier White with Metropole Blue Top, Guards Red with Black Top, Guards Red with Graphite Gray Top, Guards Red with Metropole Blue Top, Ocean Blue Metallic with Black Top, Ocean Blue Metallic with Graphite Gray Top, Ocean Blue Metallic with Metropole Blue Top, Ocean Jade Metallic with Black Top, Ocean Jade Metallic with Graphite Gray Top, Ocean Jade Metallic with Metropole Blue Top, Pastel Yellow with Black Top, Pastel Yellow with Graphite Gray Top, Pastel Yellow with Metropole Blue Top, Zenith Blue Metallic with Black Top, Zenith Blue Metallic with Graphite Gray Top, Zenith Blue Metallic with Metropole Blue Top with interior choices of Black Partial Leather/Leatherette, Boxster Red Special Leather, Graphite Gray Leather, Graphite Gray Partial Leather/Leatherette, Metropole Blue Leather, Metropole Blue Partial Leather/Leatherette, Nephrite Green Special Leather, Savanna Beige Leather, Savanna Beige Partial Leather/Leatherette. The Boxster seats 2 people with 41.60 inches front leg room.
Standard Warranty
The standard warranty period is 24 months or Unlimited miles. It also has a 24 month/Unlimited mile powertrain warranty. Extended warranties are available through the manufacturer or third-party vendors. It's important to check with your dealer to verify all warranties.
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