This phenomenon leads to poor suspension setups and less-than-precise steering. It also necessitates ... In most cases, it's a lose-lose situation. The Porsche Boxster isn't most cases.

The lovely arms-out, bum-down driving position, the trio of instruments you see through the steering wheel ... Truth is, the 986 Boxster didn’t just save Porsche; it made it.

Having endured its time in the doldrums - remember the power jibes, fried egg jokes, poor person's 911 put downs and so on - the original, 986 Porsche Boxster ... The steering wheel is free ...

The intake set are driven by Porsche’s familiar Variocam adjustment ... the Boxster’s ignition lock remains in its traditional position on the dash to the right of the steering wheel.