This 1997 Porsche Boxster was purchased by the seller in 2008 who has since added 30k of the 149k miles. The car is powered by a 2.5-liter flat-six paired with a five-speed manual transaxle and is finished in Arctic Silver Metallic over Graphite Grey leather upholstery. Features include a replacement black soft top, a cat-back exhaust system, Eibach springs, Bilstein struts, a Boxster S front sway bar, and H&R adjustable rear sway bar, a speed-activated rear spoiler, aftermarket headlights, heated power-adjustable seats, a CD stereo, cruise control, and automatic climate control. This 986 Boxster is now offered at no reserve with a clean Carfax report and a clean Washington title in the seller’s name.
The car is finished in Arctic Silver Metallic and features a replacement black soft top that was installed in 2010. Additional features include black “Porsche” rocker panel decals, a speed-activated rear spoiler, side air intakes, roll hoops, and aftermarket tinted headlights that were installed in 2024. The rain sensor plastic trim is loose, and the seller notes scratches around the body.
The black-finished 17″ wheels are mounted with 205/50 front and 255/40 rear Yokohama Advan Neova AD08R tires. The car has been modified with Eibach springs, Bilstein struts, a Boxster S front sway bar, and H&R adjustable rear sway bar, Hawk HPS brake pads, and slotted brake rotors. The brake pads and rotors were replaced in 2023 and a brake fluid flush was performed in March 2024.
The cabin features heated power-adjustable seats upholstered in Graphite Grey leather, as well as a color-coordinated dashboard and door panels. Features include a CD stereo, a wind deflector, cruise control, and automatic climate control. The floor mats are prone to slipping, the key fob buttons only work on one key, and the carpet in the front trunk is worn.
The leather-wrapped steering wheel fronts a central tachometer, a 160-mph speedometer, and gauges for coolant temperature and fuel level. The digital odometer indicates 149k miles, approximately 30k of which were added under current ownership.
The mid-mounted 2.5-liter M96 flat-six was factory rated at 201 horsepower and 181 lb-ft of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a five-speed manual transaxle. An aftermarket cat-back exhaust is installed. The air/oil separator was replaced in June 2018 and the water pump was replaced in June 2021. A transmission fluid flush was carried out in 2023, and an oil change was performed in March 2024.
Decoding the option sticker reveals the following information:
- XLA – Polished stainless steel exhaust ends
- 139 – Seat heating, left
- 231 – Internal production code related to tyres
- 273 – Door mirrors electrically adjustable and heatable
- 340 – Seat heating, right
- 396 – 17″ 996 Carrera-look twist-spoke wheels
- 424 – CD compartment
- 441 – Radio preparation
- 454 – Automatic speed control
- 490 – Sound system (6 speakers)
- 535 – Alarm 315 MHz
- 551 – Wind deflector
- 582 – Storage pocket on engine cover
- 659 – On-board computer
- 688 – CD-radio Becker Porsche CDR-210
The Carfax report is free of accidents or other reported damage.