Highlights

Desirable 250bhp S model with manual gearbox
16 service stamps by main dealers and specialists
Last serviced in May 2026
Well kept silver metallic with black leather
Original Porsche PCM and navigation units
Current MOT to May 2027 with no advisories

The Appeal

The S model finally gave the 986 Boxster the power to match its beautifully balanced dynamics. Add this car’s manual gearbox, and you have one of the best and most entertaining two-seater roadsters of the last 30 years.

Beyond the appealing specification and silver-over-black colour scheme, this car’s calling card is its impressive service history. The service book shows a run 16 stamps by main dealers and specialists, right up to May 2026. The IMS bearing was replaced at 94,000 miles. The current MOT runs to May 2027 with no advisories.

This is a very tidy and clearly well-cared-for example of the increasingly sought-after early Boxster S.

The vendor says:

"I have all the receipts for the parts and, where applicable, work carried out. You will notice that the IMS and rear oil seal were checked at 94000 miles and have shown no issues since then.

In short, I've loved this vehicle since I bought it. I'm selling to get an SLK R172 55 AMG because I fancy a V8 while they are still available."

Key Information

Mileage: 123,500 miles indicated (supported by MOT and service records)
Country of registration: United Kingdom
Technical inspection status: MOT valid to 6th May 2027
Technical specs: 3,179cc 250bhp flat six, 6spd manual
Paperwork: handbooks, wallet, 2 keys, V5C

Service history:

05/26 - 120,388 miles - Potts’s Autoshop
07/24 - 117,935 miles - Potts’s Autoshop
04/23 - 116,459 miles - Potts’s Autoshop
03/22 - 114,220 miles - Potts’s Autoshop
06/16 - 93,141 miles - Walkers Autotech (Porsche specialist)
06/14 - 88,239 miles - Porsche Portsmouth
09/12 - 83,727 miles - Autotechnics (Porsche specialist
02/12 - 80,798 miles - Frenchmoor Racing Motor Engineering
01/11 - 71,880 miles - Frenchmoor
03/10 - 64,036 miles - Design 911 UK
03/09 - 57,453 miles - Paragon Porsche
01/07 - 44,898 miles - Paragon Porsche
11/05 - 31,266 miles - Paragon Porsche
03/05 - 24,365 miles - Porsche Leeds
05/04 - 10,158 miles - JCT600 Porsche Brooklands
06/03 - 6,786 miles - Paragon Porsche

Factory options:

139/340 – Seat Heating
197 – Stronger Battery
376 – Sports Seats
441 – Radio Preparation
551 – Wind Deflector
567 – Top Tinted Windscreen
573 – Automatic Air Conditioning
584 – Storage box (inc. speakers) on engine cover
659 – Onboard Computer
662 – PCM with Navigation & Telephone
689 – Preparation for CD changer
692 – 6 Disc Becker CD Changer
983 – Leather Seats

The Detail

Well kept silver grey metallic paintwork in good order for age and mileage
Some light stone chips and other marks to note to paintwork
Black fabric roof with flexible rear screen showing some age
Roof may benefit from proofing or cleaning to improve to standard of rest of car
Five spoke ‘Turbo Twist’ 17in alloys in very good order with a few light marks
Davanti tyres fitted
Black leather interior in good order commensurate with mileage
Some wear to trim and driver’s seat bolster typical of age and mileage
Retains Porsche stereo and navigation units
Fitted with factory climate control
Space saver spare wheel included
Well maintained as detailed above
No advisories on MOT

The vendor says:

"The sat nav works, albeit the disc is not the most up-to-date, as they are not available from Porsche. It has factory-fitted reversing sensors, which aid in restricted spaces. The PMC 1 works fully, as do the CD changer (it comes with three by six CD holders), the tape deck, and the radio. Interestingly, the 2002 phone system still works; however, I am not sure it can still connect through 3G (the GiffGaff SIM still connects, but only for 999, as I've got it set up). The time works, but I haven't been able to get the date to be correct. I understand that is a factor of Porsche not supporting old technology.

"Since I have owned the vehicle, it has only been driven in the summer months. I covered approx 2500 miles per year. In the winter, it has been stored inside, and any work has been done then.

"To my knowledge, the only fault is the remote oil sensing, which was on the list for this winter. It has a dipstick, so oil quantity is not a problem.

"The coolant reservoir is new, as are the alternator, water pump, thermostat, engine water hoses (front radiators inspected and cleaned), cam belt, and battery; all this work has been carried out since I have owned the vehicle. One roof cable has been replaced, as have the boot struts. The wheels were refurbished and the tyres replaced in 2023. They are Davanti's, which came out as an all-round mid-range tyre which was felt suitable for a vehicle of this age and my driving style.

"There have been a couple of age-related paint chips repaired. The roof is showing signs of its age and has had one small professional repair to the rear clear plastic."

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