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Convertible Week: 1999 Porsche Boxster

by Paul on April 30, 2013 in Porsche, Theme Week with 5 Comments

After the demise of the front engine 928 and 968 in 1995, Porsche went a different direction with their new offering, the Boxster. Designed to bring Porsche ownership within the reach of a broader customer base, the Boxster had a mid-mounted, flat six engine which made packaging a bit of a challenge. While the car offered two trunks, access to the engine was limited, with most servicing having to be carried out from underneath. Not a car for the faint of heart do it yourselfer, then.

Today early Boxsters can be had for economy car money, discounting the obvious maintenance costs. This Boxster for sale in Missouri has low mileage for its year and is on offer at a fraction of its original price.

Year: 1999
Model: Boxster
Engine: 2.5 liter flat six
Transmission: 5-speed manual
Mileage: 26,500 mi
Price: $13,995 Buy It Now

1999 Porsche Boxster on eBay

Excellent condition 1999 Porsche Boxster. Super low miles! Just in time for summer top down fun! Maintenance up to date. Synthetic oil! Contact me for further info!

One problem with the Boxster is the inevitable comparison to its bigger brother. People will almost always ask, “why didn’t you go for a 911?” Also, the Boxster has a bit of the hairdresser’s car syndrome, albeit not as profound as the BMW Z3/Z4 or Mercedes-Benz SLK. Given the mileage, this Boxster is reasonably priced and its black and red color combination is one of the better ones, in my opinion. You can expect to pay around $10,000 to $14,000 for a lower mileage non S variant. The more powerful Boxster S can wind up fetching a few thousand more dollars on average.

-Paul

Ferrari Sound for Boxster Money: 2004 Porsche Boxster S

by Aaron on September 12, 2012 in Porsche with 7 Comments

Hello all, it has been awhile and I have missed the banter.  I have not been able to keep up my regular contributions as my budding little European auto business is taking up more and more of my time, and sanity.  That does not mean that I don’t run into the occasional gem every now and again.

Case in point, during my daughter’s soccer practice her coach pulled into the parking lot in what sounded like something very Italian.  Imagine my surprise when the culprit turned out to be a ’04 Porsche Boxster S.  I complimented him on his choice of transport and he responded with, “thanks, know anyone that wants it?”  Turns out, like many of us, he has gotten to the point where a two seat vehicle and a growing family are not a good match.

One Owner 2004 Porsche Boxster S:

Some more details on the car -

“One owner 2004 Porsche Boxster S finished in Arctic Silver Metallic over black leather interior.  51k cared for miles with a clean title and CARFAX, all maintenance is current.

Equipped with AM/FM CD Bose Sound, power windows and locks, keyless entry, heated seats, cruise control, Litronic lighting, and more.  Performance highlights include a six speed manual transmission, four wheel disc brakes on drilled rotors, and the fantastic 3.2 six cylinder motor that delivers a great deal of performance throughout the entire power band.

This Boxster also has several performance modifications.  This includes double spoke NHR wheels with spacers on all four corners.  The car has a lower stance and even better ride than stock with it’s K Sport lowering kit.  This Boxster also has NHP headers, high flow 20″ catalytic converters from Jeggs, a Borla exhaust, and a Evoms intake to help everything breathe better.

All stock parts come with this Porsche.  Overall this Boxster is a joy to drive and sounds even better than it looks.”

Is it just me or does this Boxster look a great deal like the Maisto replica of the Boxster concept car?  It’s really a neat car, well kept with the only flaw being a rip in the driver’s side bolster.  Something that I am fixing as we speak.  We are asking $26.9k, open to reasonable offers.

In the meantime you all take care, hope to chat you up soon.  I am off to save a ’95 540 that has been rotting in a friend’s carport for the past few years.

~Aaron.

 

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.

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