2003 PORSCHE (986) BOXSTER S

KEY FACTS

• A great example of the engaging convertible sports car, in an eye-catching factory colour.
• It is powered by a 3.2-litre flat-six producing around 252bhp, coupled to a six-speed manual gearbox.
• It benefits from regular servicing throughout its life, and is ready to enjoy.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

• This Boxster features yellow paintwork, 18-inch wheels, yellow brake callipers, heated sport seats trimmed in black leather, and yellow contrast stitching. The carpets are protected by floor mats bound in yellow.
• The centre console is also painted in the body colour, along with yellow seat belts, Porsche crests embossed on the headrests, and alu-look inlays on the steering wheel, gear knob and handbrake grip. The alloy wheel centre caps also have coloured Porsche crests.
• The original Porsche ‘CDR23’ stereo is fitted, along with an air deflector between the seats.
• A Vodafone NavTrak ADR system has been installed, which is renewable in July 2021.  
• Its original owner’s manuals, service book, space-saver spare wheel, jack and tool kit are included, along with a raft of maintenance invoices and two spare keys.

CONDITION

• No known bodywork damage.
• Its yellow paintwork features a few touched-in stone chips across the bonnet, nearside front wing and nearside door.
• Inside, its black leather upholstery has some surface creasing, and the vendor has reported one small blemish to the leather-trimmed dashboard top.
• The gear knob is worn, and the small Porsche logo on the stem is missing.
• No electrical faults have been detected.
• The most recent MOT test was on 10 August 2020 at 64,055 miles, which was a first-time pass with no advisories or defects.

SERVICE HISTORY

• Its last maintenance was in August 2020 at 64,055 miles, where technicians at Johnson’s (Churchtown) Ltd changed the coolant, cooling pump, drive belt and wiper blades.
• In July 2015 at 62,631 miles, Johnson’s carried out a 12,000-mile service, renewing the engine oil and filter, and applying a rust prevention spray to the rear upper engine bay.
• The car has been cared for exclusively by the same independent garage for the last 10 years, covering some 5,000 miles on the road.

SUMMARY

This Porsche (986) Boxster is a well-presented open-top sports car with a vibrant aesthetic, a high factory specification, and which presents in very good condition throughout. It would make an engaging weekend toy, though is certainly practical enough for more frequent use too.

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