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Ultra Low Mileage Porsche Boxster for Sale

by Aaron on July 21, 2011 in Porsche with 4 Comments

I remember the chaos the Porsche Boxster caused when released in 1996.  There were scores of willing buyers plunking down late 90′s money to order Porsche’s new offering.  At the time, a good friend brought his build sheet into the office.  Evidently we were not in the mood to work as we spent hours going over his options.  Fast forward to the following Christmas and my mother in law got me one of these and I was hooked.

I was lucky enough to get a 2000 986 in 2005 and drove it up until last summer.  These are wonderful cars that are willing performers and surprisingly reliable.  Since selling mine I always wondered what it would be like to own one that looked just like the aforementioned model that was based on the prototype?  Well, here is your chance.

Pristine Boxster only 17,700 Orig.Miles and No Reserve:

From the seller -

“Incredible Original Condition!  Regularly serviced, adult owned and kept in a carpeted, heated garage, these photos say it all.  New Toyo tires with less than 1000 miles on them, 5 speed transmission, power top, all original manuals and keys, custom factory wheels, outstanding color combination.  Drives perfect!  I am the second owner and helped the first owner find the vehicle as there was quite a wait to purchase these when they were introduced in 1997. This is the finest example of a spotless, original, low mile Boxster.  Absolutely no disappointments!”

Neat car, and good value at $10k.  I know early 986 values are soft, but if bidding does not take off this would be a good buy. That said, I noticed some oil stains on the driveway which makes me wonder if this one has RMS issues.  Most Boxsters do at some point so it is not catastrophic but would temper my enthusiasm a bit.  I would say a full PPI would be a good insurance policy against any costly surprises.

~Aaron.

2000 Porsche Boxster S… Barely Broken In

by Aaron on June 30, 2011 in Porsche with 3 Comments

Seriously, less than 10k miles is barely broken in.  This 986 presents as new and as original as the day it drove off the lot.  I am sure there are those that see mileage this low and worry about lurking problems, especially with the track record of the first gen Boxster.

I fancy myself as a top half down guy so I will assume that the seller has stayed on top of all required recalls and needed maintenance.  That they never pushed this car until it was good and warm and never drove it in frigid or sahara like temperatures.

From the looks of this car I think all those things could very well be the case.  If not a prospective buyer will want to order the mother of all PPI’s to ensure this Boxster is as good as it looks.

… And it looks good.

Mint-One Owner- Porsche Boxster S With 9,500 Miles:

From the seller -

“Pictures are worth a thousand words.
Condition like new in and out right down to tires, and runs great.
With less than 10,000 miles, One owner California car.
Sport Package:
Sound system upgrade
Xenon headlights
18 inch wheels
Soft leather seats
Never been smoked in.
High performance yet good on gas.”

Bidding is up to $17.6k with all kinds of time left, the reserve has not been met.  I am a little surprised  bidding has gotten this high this quick.  I think a  reserve in the $21.5k range range is reasonable, I guess we will see if the seller agrees.

~Aaron.

Porsche 968 > Porsche Boxster?

by Aaron on April 27, 2011 in Porsche with 19 Comments

Well… it depends on which one you are talking about.

I think the Boxster S is a magnificent car, more fun to drive than any 968, and darn sexy to look at.  That said, as I get older I get more rational.  This new affliction tells me that the 968 is more reliable, has back seats, and may be faster in a straight line.  They are also more rare, you are not in danger of seeing another anywhere in your neighborhood.


From the seller -

“This beautiful Guards Red Porsche 968 Cabriolet is a pretty rare find with only 18,670 original miles.   It has been garage kept and never driven during winter months.  The original CD/tape player has been replaced with a new Porsche CD AM/FM Stereo with auxiliary input for an iPod.  All speakers have been up graded and subwoofers added along with an amplifier.  The 968 is a gorgeous example of Porsche craftsmanship and performance.  The 968 was the last Porsche sold with a front four-cylinder water cooled engine.

Fully loaded with all power including: 236hp 3.0 liter 4 cylinder engine with Variocam, 6-speed manual transmission, cruise control,  driver & passenger power seats, power windows, semi-automatic power top, AM/FM stereo system with CD player, duel air bags and ice cold air conditioning.

All the pleasures of owning a Porsche with a known history complete with factory owners manual, specification book, service history, and other extras that will go with the car.”

The 968 is my next Porsche to be, whenever that is.  But truth be told I would prefer a coupe, although the coupe does not make as tidy comparison as the cabriolet.

Having driven both I can tell you I prefer the 968. I love my Boxster but it did not feel as well assembled as the 968.  No rattles, better interior fit and finish, and it sounds more like a Porsche than the Boxster.

This example is ridiculous with crazy low miles.  Although, I am not sure how a car with less than 20k on the ticker ends up with five owners.  Regardless, this is as nice an example as I have seen for some time.

Bidding is up to $16k with reserve not me, I am guessing the seller wants something north of $20k which this car may very well fetch.

~Aaron.

’04 Porsche Boxster with Tequipment Goodies for Sale

by Aaron on November 26, 2010 in Porsche with 4 Comments

It’s been a few months and I can say I have not missed my Porsche Boxster one bit.  Of course we are in the middle of the fall and there have not been many top down opportunities.  I can tell once March rolls around I will be in full on denial, the only fix being another 986.

Something like this would do the trick.


The seller says -

“Selling a fantastic Boxster S  . This vehicle is in perfect condition ,no dings or scratches. The paint is perfect .The car has always been garaged and has never been tracked.Service records are available . Service has been by largest US dealer Champion Motors . There has never been any paint work ,glass,and interiors are perfect .All the tires match and have less than 5000  miles.The rear left wheel has minor curb defect.

This car has been specially prepared to  Champion Motorsport custom GT3 standards . Red leather Porsche OEM hand stitched steering wheel ,matching leather on console and console compartment cover and the seats piped in red leather. The OEM Porsche mats are red leather trimmed. Graphics on the car are Porsche GT3 modified to fit the Boxster. This is a high quality German decal that can easily be remove with any permanent marks . The interior has REAL carbon fiber parts from German. The center console.the inner door storage covers , the lever  door covers as well as the instrument cluster panel are Real Carbon Fiber. The Roll bars have a rear facing Carbon Fiber covers as does the exterior door mirrors .This car has the rare removable Porsche factory Techquipment  Tourneau cockpit cover .

Addition performance equipment has been install as Dealer Techquipment options  after delivery. The shift handle is Porsche Carbon Fiber with the short shifting linkage option . The exhaust muffler has been exchanged to the GHL Stainless steel system . The original stock mufflers are available upon request. All wheels are the expensive Factory 18 inch Carrera original equipment options specially coated in Black Gloss with the colored center crest caps.  Headlamps are upgraded . The sound system is the factory option high output with the  Porsche rear speakers installed. The front hood and fenders have 3M protective film to reduce chips . There is even the hard to find Porsche umbrella in the right sill recession.

Factory Options : 6-speed. On board Computer,Cruise control , Carrera Wheels , trunk mounted 6 disc CD player , optional radio package ,Auto Climate control ,Porsche Windstop [deflector], black OEM mats . Alum Porsche Pedals.

The list price was over $55,000 with $ 6000 added porsche appearance and special options . The car comes with the full Porsche Official Registration Certificate and the Window sticker.This car is a real show stopper . You will not find a Boxster  S in this condition and low miles for this price. Search the market and compare .”

All dealer grandstanding aside this is a neat car.  I am a big fan of cars heavy on dealer installed factory upgrades, they add quite a bit to the car but do not increase the value/asking price all that much.  I can even live with the GT3 decal work, if that is not your thing I am sure it could be removed at your request.

All this for a buy it now of $23.5k, that is too much.  But bidding starts at $15k with no reserve, that is quite a value there.  Of course you would have to wait a few months to fully enjoy top down driving unless you leave in a mild climate or invest in a very warm jacket.  Either way this could be a great buy if you are looking for a Boxster.

~Aaron.

2000 Porsche Boxster for Sale: I am not Only a Blogger, I am a Client

by Aaron on August 19, 2010 in Porsche with 6 Comments

It all started innocently enough, I was told there was a one owner 1976 Porsche 911s for sale in my area.  I had seen this car around town and was always stunned by its originality and condition.  As I have mentioned, ad nauseum, I have been looking for a third car with a little more room than my beloved 986 provides.  The car was even better than I imagined, I thought about it for a few days and realized that what I needed was a daily that was fun enough to drive but also would carry my little family of three if needed. 

I informed the owner that I would be able to buy her car, she was disappointed and shared that she was having some trouble selling the car.  I offered to help and 24 hours later the ’76 one owner 911s was sold, to a lucky owner in Germany.  About the same time I was able to find a low mileage e39 m5 for sale locally that I could not resist.  What are the chances?  The same week I find and later sell a car I would normally kill for I locate a car I have been passively searching for as long as I can remember.  Life is funny that way.  What this all means is that my 2000 Porsche Boxster is for sale.


From my ad -

2000 Porsche Boxster, 5 Speed, Ocean Blue Metallic over Savannah Beige interior, 83k+ miles.   Clean title and Carfax.  PW, PDL, heated seats, CD with Traffic Pro, Cruise, etc.  I am the third owner of this well maintained 986, the car was formerly a CPO car at Sunset.  The car is very original with a few modifications such as a Tequipment shift knob, GT3 console and ash tray delete, Evo Swift Shift kit, Das Schild trunk and hood liners, updated (2003) clear headlights and smoked tails, smoked running lights, front and rear spacers (7 & 14mm), new lug bolts, and new floor mats.
This Boxster has been very well maintained with oil changes (Mobile 1 0w/40) every 3k and needs nothing but to be enjoyed.  Some of the bigger ticket items include a new glass window Robbins top, front and rear brakes, front and rear cross drilled rotors, newer tires, replaced AOS, and 30k and 60k services completed.

The car looks fantastic with no dings or dents, the interior is very clean, and owned by a non-smoker.  The exterior has been gone over with a clay bar and waxed every six months.  All four wheels have been refinished and waxed regularly with Rejex.  As a perfectionist I would say the only flaws on this Boxster are some signs of paint wear on the front bumper and hood and a little scuffing on the inner bolster of the driver’s seat.  These issues are minor but worth noting in the spirit of full disclosure. 

This is a car you can buy with confidence knowing it will need nothing other than scheduled maintenance, no surprises.  It has been a pleasure owning it and I will surely miss it when it is gone.  Asking $14,400, an extra set of wheels mounted on new snow tires available for an additional $750. 

Please let me know if you have any questions.

It has been a wonderful car and I hope it goes to someone who appreciates it as much as I have.  Like I said above, let me know if you have any questions.

~Aaron.

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