Porsche Boxster 2000
The 2000 Porsche Boxster came with 2 engines: 2.7 L 6-cylinder, 3.2 L 6-cylinder. It gets 17 to 20 MPG combined depending on the engine, per the EPA. 3 recall campaigns and 5 owner complaints are on record.
Specs
| Cylinders | 6 |
|---|---|
| Transmission | Automatic · 5 speeds |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel (RWD) |
| Dimensions (L × W × H) | 4,340 × 1,780 × 1,290 mm (170.9 × 70.1 × 50.8 in) |
| Wheelbase | 2,420 mm (95.3 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,278 kg (2,818 lb) |
| Body style | Two Seaters |
Dimensions and weight: median of the 2 versions in Canada's official specifications (NHTSA vPIC). Each version differs slightly.
For sale in United States
Fuel economy (MPG)
🇺🇸 Local dataBy version
| Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.7 L 6-cylinder | Automatic · 5 speeds | Rear-wheel (RWD) | 16 MPG | 23 MPG | 18 MPG |
| 2.7 L 6-cylinder | Manual · 5 speeds | Rear-wheel (RWD) | 17 MPG | 25 MPG | 20 MPG |
| 3.2 L 6-cylinder | Automatic · 5 speeds | Rear-wheel (RWD) | 15 MPG | 22 MPG | 17 MPG |
| 3.2 L 6-cylinder | Manual · 6 speeds | Rear-wheel (RWD) | 16 MPG | 23 MPG | 18 MPG |
EPA figures for each version sold in the U.S.
Recalls
Consequence · Remedy
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.
Consequence · Remedy
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
Consequence · Remedy
IF THE SELECTOR LEVER IS THEN SHIFTED FROM POSITION "P" TO POSITION "R, N OR D" WITH THE VEHICLE PARKED, AND IF THE PARKING BRAKE IS NOT ON, THE VHEICLE WILL NOT BE SECURED FROM INADVERTENLY ROLLING AWAY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE CABLE ADJUSTMENT AND, REGARDLESS OF THE RESULTS OF THIS INSPECTION, THE KEY-LOCK-CABLE MUST ALSO BE ADJUSTED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 15, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT PORSCHE AT 1-800-545-8039.
It may not apply to vehicles sold in your country. Check with your VIN at the source.
Details
On certain vehicles equipped with a Tiptronic transmission. The automatic transmission lever cable may be incorrectly adjusted. It may be possible to shift the transmission out of park after the ignition key has been removed from the ignition. Correction: Dealer will adjust cable.
On the road
Cars of this model first registered in 2000, from official registers. Each figure belongs to its country.
🇳🇱 Vehicle register, Netherlands
90 still registered
No open recalls
Average list price when new: 68,310 € (Dutch taxes included) · RDW, CC0
Common problems
5 reports🇺🇸 Local dataReported by owners to the source below. It is not a verdict on this car: it is what people wrote.
THE ENGINE SPONTANEOUSLY CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN THE GAS STATION AND MY HOME. THE DISTANCE WAS NO MORE THAN FIVE MILES AND THE SPEED WAS NO MORE THAN 45MPH. *TR
ENGINE MADE STRANGE NOISES. TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC THAT SPECIALIZED IN PORSCHE. DIAGNOSIS WAS INTERMEDIATE SHAFT BEARING FAILURE. *TR
THE SHOULDER "GUIDE" FOR THE SAFETY BELT IS CRACKED ON BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDES. THIS GUIDE WOULD BE WEIGHT BEARING IN ANY ACCIDENT. THE CRACKS COMPROMISE THE INTEGRITY OF THE SAFETY BELT CONSTRAINT. BECAUSE THESE CRACKS ARE ON BOTH SIDES OF THE VEHICLE, IT SHOULD BE INVESTIGATED TO PROTECT RIDERS FROM A QU…
THE FRONT RIGHT OF THE CAR COLLAPSED WHILE DRIVING ON FREEWAY. THE FRONT AXILE/SUSPENSION WAS BROKEN RESULTING IN TOTAL SEPARATION OF THE FRONT RIGHT WHEEL FROM THE CAR. THE POLICE REPORT CONFIRMS THAT THE ACCIDENT "WAS CAUSED POSSIBLY BY METAL FATIGUE." THE ACCIDENT CAUSED THE TOTAL LOSS OF THE CAR & SUBSTANTIAL I…
THE REAR WINDOW OF THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO HAZE AND BECOME DIFFICULT TO SAFELY SEE THROUGH IT USING REAR VIEW MIRROR. YH
Questions
- What engine does the 2000 Porsche Boxster have?
- The 2000 Porsche Boxster came with 2 engines: 2.7 L 6-cylinder, 3.2 L 6-cylinder.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2000 Porsche Boxster?
- It gets 17 to 20 MPG combined depending on the engine, per the EPA.
- Does the 2000 Porsche Boxster have recalls?
- 3 recall campaigns are on record. The latest concerns Exterior Lighting (2009-05-11).
- What are the common problems of the 2000 Porsche Boxster?
- 5 owners have filed complaints, most often about Engine.
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