The name "Boxster" is an amalgamation of boxer (boxer engine) and roadster and in terms of styling derived from the 1956 Porsche 550, (oa centrally mounted exhaust).
The Porsche 986 Boxster was first introduced in the year 1993 as a study model in Detroit as a low-cost alternative under the 911, which was then the only model Porsche still carried. This open two-seater was intended to combine driving pleasure, performance and elegance in one vehicle. With its unique design and powerful mid-engine, the Boxster was soon a success and a great addition to the Porsche range. Thanks to its mid-engine layout, it was (and still is) one of the best handling Porsche ever. The first generation, type 986) featured a 2.5-litre boxer engine that produced 204hp and was mated to a five-speed manual or automatic transmission. Meanwhile, the Boxster has been stripped of its entry-level image and is becoming a sought-after car among collectors and enthusiasts. The real bargains are no longer there and certainly cars with lower mileage and a clean history are rising in price in recent years.
The Boxster offered here is a very fine example with a full history. The Boxster drove its first years in Switzerland with its first owner and was sold to a Swiss who also lived in the Netherlands. Being a non-EU car, it automatically became a VAT car and has remained so to this day with the Dutch owner who took over the car after it was registered in the Netherlands. She has always been careful with it and had the car serviced by Porsche Gelderland. For a 27-year-old car, the Boxster looks very good. Only the left rear screen has a slightly higher paint thickness, the rest is, as far as can be measured, first paint. The Terracotta leather upholstery is also in excellent condition, as is the convertible top.
Our opinion
A beautiful Boxster in very good condition and unlike anything else generally for sale. The smooth-shifting automatic gearbox suits the car's character perfectly and there is nothing to fault technically either. For those looking for a (now sought-after) classic car in above-average condition and looking to take care of it, you are definitely making a good investment for the future.
About the seller
The Dutch owner bought the car about five years ago. The Boxster was for sale at a Porsche specialist and after viewing, she immediately fell in love. The feminine side of this Porsche, with a great colour combination was the deciding factor in buying this beauty. People sometimes talk about a car with a "soul", well this one has it. Due to circumstances, she unfortunately has too little time to enjoy it
Equipment
This Porsche Boxster is factory equipped with:
- 013 Sport Technic package
- 030 Sport chassis
- 197 Heavier battery
- 222 ASR
- 224 Automatic limited slip differential
- 249 Tiptronic 5-speed gearbox
- 273 Electrically adjustable and heated mirrors
- 396 17-inch rims
- 432 Tiptronic steering wheel controls
- 441 Radio preparation
- 534 Alarm 433 Mhz
- 551 Wind screen
- 573 Automatic air conditioning
- 581 Central console
- 686 Becker CDR21
Modifications
Radio with blutooth, otherwise this Boxster is completely original
Remarks
This Porsche is in very good condition. The car has hardly any signs of use, as can be seen in the photos, and in 2019 the Bosxster was fitted with a new convertible top. Paint thickness measurement indicates that only the left rear screen has ever been painted
Recent service history
This Porsche has always been serviced by dealer and Porsche specialist. Of course, the completed service booklet is present.
21-04-1997 - 69km- Porsche Basel (dealer) Registered in Switzerland (1st owner, a woman from Zwingen, Switzerland)
14-04-1999 - 13,209 - Porsche Basel (dealer) Annual service
18-05-2001 - 19,781 - Porsche Basel (dealer) Minor service
16-05-2004 - 26,991km - Porsche Basel (dealer) Annual service
21-04-2008 - 31,848km - Porsche Basel (dealer) Minor service 2nd owner (a man from Therwil, Switzerland and Eindhoven NL)
31-03-2014 - 36.090km - Porsche Waldenburg (specialist) Major service
02-04-2016 - 83,246km - Porsche Vlasblom-Uden (specialist) Minor service & Invoice present
18-02-2017 97,849km - Porsche Vlasblom-Uden (specialist) Minor service, Window mechanism R replaced & Invoice present
25-05-2018 - vehicle registered in the Netherlands (RDW)
01-06-2018 - 106,141km - 3rd owner
01-04-2019 - Cabrio-Partner Nederland B.V. Convertible top replaced & Invoice present
14-04-2020 - 109,837km - Porsche Centrum Gelderland (dealer) Major maintenance including: Polish treatment, Air filter, Interior filter, Stabiliser rod replaced, Spark plugs & Invoice present
31-08-2020 - 110,281km - Auto Transmission Ede Automatic gearbox flush + filter replaced & Invoice present
20-04-2021 - 110.933km - Porsche Centrum Gelderland (dealer) MOT / new windscreen
21-04-2022 - 112.332km - Porsche Centrum Gelderland (dealer) Minor service & Invoice present
29-03-2023 - 112.447km - Porsche Centrum Gelderland (dealer) MOT
06-05-2024 - 113,494km - Porsche Centrum Gelderland (dealer) MOT
Included in the sale
Included in the sale of this Porsche 911 are:
Two keys
Various booklets and invoices
Summary
Seller - Ellen
Seller type - Business
Location - Veenendaal
Registration number - SR-242-V
Chassis number - WP0ZZ98ZVS604557
Year of construction/date - 21 April 1997
Mileage - 113,656 kilometres
Demonstrable - Yes (NAP, invoices)
Warranty - No
Margin/VAT - VAT car
Bodywork - Convertible
Engine - 2.7-litre six-cylinder boxer engine with 204 hp
Drive system - Rear-wheel drive
Transmission - Automatic
Exterior - Black uni
Interior - Terracotta
Upholstery - Leather/faux leather
Smoking car - No
Owners - 2 previous owners
Tyres - Michelin pilot sport 205-50-17 DOT 18 and 6mm, 255-40-17 DOT 17 and 5mm
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