The PORSCHE BOXSTER (1996-09) S 2DR CONVERTIBLE 3.4I SPORT EDITION TIPTRONIC S AUTO is a premium, two-seat sports convertible, rather than a practical family car. In the UK it sits in the specialist roadster market, offering open-air motoring and Porsche badge appeal in a more compact package than a 911. mycarcheck.com has recorded 14 checks covering eight distinct VINs, a useful snapshot but a modest sample. Those checks show an average private-sale valuation of £14,800 and average recorded mileage of 53,000 miles; average annual mileage is just 1,000 miles. The cars had about 4.3 previous keepers on average, so check each vehicle’s history and condition. This Boxster S suits enthusiasts and weekend drivers wanting open-air thrills, not families needing rear seats or luggage space. Its low-slung styling, 3.4-litre engine and Tiptronic automatic make it a strong rival to the BMW Z4 and Mercedes-Benz SLK, with Porsche handling at its heart.