This… is the 2005 Porsche Boxster 3.2 S—the one the purists say you should buy. Mid-engined, naturally aspirated, rear-wheel drive, and a noise from that flat-six that could make a grown man cry. Under the engine cover is a 3.2-litre flat-six with 280 bhp. 0–60? 5.5 seconds, top speed 169 mph, and yet it’ll still do around 27 mpg combined if you drive it sensibly. But let’s be honest—you won’t. Insurance? Group 45. And ULEZ? Yes—it’s Euro 4 petrol, so the London cameras won’t sting you. When new, this car cost around £40,000, before the first owner inevitably ticked a few boxes on the Porsche options list (and probably felt very pleased with themselves). Now here’s something you’ll like: it’s powered by a timing chain, not a cambelt—so you can forget those huge “belt change” bills that ruin lesser sports cars. It’s been maintained like a fine Swiss watch, with services at: 12,800, 23,924, 34,966, 38,490, 39,689, 42,274, 54,530, 63,047 miles—and to keep the love going, we’ll service it again before it leaves us. Being the S, you get bigger brakes, sharper suspension, more power, twin exhausts, and a spec list that includes leather sports seats, climate control, and a manual gearbox that makes every gear change feel like an event. And because it’s mid-engined, the handling is… well… perfect. The Boxster S isn’t just a sports car—it’s a scalpel. Fifteen years from now, people will look back and say this was peak Porsche Boxster. And they’ll be right