While arguably underestimated by the Porsche cognoscenti in its early years, the Boxster reputation has grown to the point where it’s often seen as a first choice for many as a driver’s car.
A couple of our staffers have owned S versions, with one noting: “So why on earth would I buy a car like that in the first place? Because the Boxster S is one of the all-time great cars.
“The car itself? Bloody brilliant. I was a judge on Motor mag’s Performance Car of the Year in 2002, when the Boxster S beat all comers (including the BMW M5, 911 GT3, HSV Clubsport, Audi S4, and many others) to take home the chockies.”
This is a somewhat more mild-mannered 718, which runs a 2.0lt flat four with seven-speed automatic transmission. It claims a low 33,000km.
Located in Bentley, WA, it’s on the market at $86,977.