As luck would have it, one of our editors had his mom in town during the week we had the Boxster in the shop. Perfect – he could show Ma around SoCal in a flashy ride and get some evaluation miles put on the Boxster at the same time. Our editor suspected that his 63-year-old mother might have some trouble getting in and out of the low-sitting Porsche, but he was surprised to find himself having equal difficulty. It’s a matter of falling in and digging your way out. Once seated, you’ll find the firm seats to be supportive, though there’s not a lot of extra leg and hip room. Dual-setting heated seats come in very handy after the sun sets.