2012 Porsche Boxster for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 10.1 to 10.9 L/100 km combined (EPA). 1 NHTSA recall campaign.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 10.1 to 10.9 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 1
For sale
We do not have a 2012 Porsche Boxster for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
2012 Porsche Boxster specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.9L 6-cylinder | 3.4L 6-cylinder | 2.9L 6-cylinder | 3.4L 6-cylinder |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 7-speed automatic | 7-speed automatic | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
| Fuel | Premium gas | Premium gas | Premium gas | Premium gas |
| City | 11.7 L/100 km | 11.9 L/100 km | 12.6 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km |
| Highway | 8.1 L/100 km | 8.1 L/100 km | 8.9 L/100 km | 9.0 L/100 km |
| Combined | 10.1 L/100 km | 10.3 L/100 km | 10.9 L/100 km | 10.9 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 240 g/km | 240 g/km | 251 g/km | 257 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $17.68 | $18.03 | $19.08 | $19.08 |
2012 Porsche Boxster: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.9 L | 3.4 L | 2.9 L | 3.4 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 |
| MPG highway (US) | 29 | 29 | 26 | 26 |
| MPG combined (US) | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 28 | 28 | 26 | 26 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,550 | US$3,550 | US$3,750 | US$3,825 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $3,536 | $3,606 | $3,816 | $3,816 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2012 Porsche Boxster
- NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, most often about service brakes (1). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11V409000 | 2011-08-05 | seat belts | PORSCHE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 911 SPEEDSTER AND 911 GTS RS 4.0; AND MODEL YEAR 2012 BOXSTER (INCLUDING S AND SPYDER); CAYMAN (INCLUDING S AND R); 911 CARRERA (INCLUDING S, GTS, 4, 4S, AND 4 GTS); 911 TARGA 4 AND TARGA 4S; AND 911 TURBO AND TURBO S MODELS MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 31, 2011, THROUGH JUNE... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 2012 Porsche Boxster for buyers
CarmaCars rents cars and does not sell the 2012 Porsche Boxster; this page helps you judge it before you buy one elsewhere. Before you buy the 2012 Porsche Boxster, here is what the figures say and what to look at.
A buyer's checks
Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. Ask the seller for the service records of this exact car.
The numbers in plain words
It runs the 2.9L 6-cylinder, with rear-wheel drive. It calls for premium gas, which costs more a litre than regular. Rear-wheel drive gives balanced handling; in winter, the tires make the biggest difference.
It is rated 10.1 L/100 km combined: about 30 litres every 300 km. In money, 1,000 km costs about $176.80 at our price setting. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$3,550 a year for 15,000 miles.
Who the Boxster suits
It suits a stretch of weeks between selling one car and buying the next. It suits anyone who needs a car for a few days, a week or a month without buying one.
Living with the Boxster
As a two-seat sports car, it puts the driving first and the luggage second.
Rent it for a week first
Rent first, buy later: a week with the Boxster answers the big questions. Load it with your things and park it where you park; then decide. Drive the Boxster on your commute before you commit to it.
Year and trim
A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it. Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires. Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary.
Money matters
The EPA estimates US$3,550 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $17.68 in fuel. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $176.80 at our price setting.
Your move
Want to try before you buy? Ask for your dates.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2012 Porsche Boxster from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2012 Porsche Boxster for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2012 Porsche Boxster
Does CarmaCars sell the 2012 Porsche Boxster?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2012 Porsche Boxster before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2012 Porsche Boxster have recalls?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2012 Porsche Boxster cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$3,550 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $3536.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.