Model year guide

2008 Porsche Boxster S

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2008 Porsche Boxster S is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 2 on record.

2008 Porsche Boxster S at a glance

Combined21 mpg

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2008 Porsche Boxster S MPG & running costs

Combined21 mpg
City18 mpg
Highway26 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,900
EPA size classTwo Seaters
TransmissionAutomatic 5-spd or Manual 6-spd
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$7,500 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 2 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2008 Porsche Boxster S costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$19,500
Fuel only$19,500
Per mile$0.26

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2008 Porsche Boxster S vehicles on record

2008 Porsche Boxster SWP0CB29898U732031 2008 Porsche Boxster SWP0ZZZ98Z8U722640

Other Porsche Boxster S model years

2020 2018 2017 2016 2014 2013 2012 2005 2002 2001 2000

2008 Porsche Boxster S — frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 2008 Porsche Boxster S get?

The 2008 Porsche Boxster S has a U.S. EPA estimate of 21 mpg combined (18 city / 26 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.