Description
SORRY NOW SOLD - 996 3. 4 Manual Cab coming soon
Fabulous example of the second generation Porsche Boxster with the reliable Type 987 2. 7 engine on later chassis build and with desirable 5-speed manual gearbox offered for sale.
Car : Porsche Boxster 2. 7 Manual, Type 987
First Registered : 29th April 2005
Cylinder capacity : 2687cc
Power : 241bhp
Registration : R55 ELP (will stay with car)
Mileage : 84000
RFL : £360 (12 months) 229 g/ km
Colour : Arctic Silver Metallic L92U X1/ 92T
Interior : Blue FULL Leather X1
Tastefully appointed in Arctic Silver coachwork and Blue Full Leather interior (covering dashboard and door panels), the condition of both is commensurate with the care this vehicle has enjoyed in what is amazing to think 15 years since its launch, given how modern it still looks and with the performance to match.
The paint, wheels, hood and trim on this car are all in incredible condition. Viewing is highly recommended.
The original Vehicle Order Form from Porsche Centre Guildford is with the car and details important options fitted from new including Wind Deflector (£184), 18” Boxster S Wheels (£717), Heated Seats (£228), Stainless Steel Door Guards (£168) as well as the aforementioned Full Leather Interior £1571) on top of standard specification including folding/ heated mirrors, tinted windscreen and air-conditioning
All manuals in the original Porsche wallet are present and correct along with two remote keys and a comprehensive service and maintenance record with relevant book stamps.
Very clean MOT history with the few advisories over the years generally tyres, exhaust and brake related all replaced at the time and mostly receiving attention recently.
Porsche Centre Guildford serviced the car initially in 2006 also carrying out service campaigns at the time. Subsequently a mix of Porsche dealer (Porsche Centre Cambridge) and specialist have cared for the car with full history as follows:
22nd December 2006 - Minor Service, 19280 Miles
29th May 2009 - Major Service, Spark Plugs, Brake Fluid, 43406 Miles
29th September 2011 - Minor Service, Drive Belt Replaced, 57602 Miles
11th March 2014 - Minor Service, Spark Plugs, Brake Fluid, Porsche Cambridge Condition Report Check and Airbag Check, 62705 Miles
28th March 2014 - New Front Coil Springs, Top Mounts and Bearings, Wheel Alignment, 62829 Miles
4th September 2014 - Oil Separator Replaced, 64232 Miles
19th April 2016 - Minor Service, 68995 Miles
4th May 2016 - Front Brake Discs and Pads
1st June 2019 - Minor Service, Drive Belt Replaced, Brake Fluid, 75437 Miles
17th June 2019 - Air-Con Leak and Regas
5th August 2021 - Major Service, Coil Packs, Front Discs and Pads, Spark Plugs, Horn, Rear Tyres (Yokohama as per fronts), 82062 Miles
1st June 2022 - Minor Service, Air Filter, Pollen Filter, Brake Fluid, Air-Con, 83900 Miles
13th June 2022 - new MOT with no advisories. Expiry 6 July 2023
The car runs and drives beautifully and is a very tight example. A note about the exhaust; this is a recent very high quality stainless steel item that looks great and passes current emissions tests (new MOT just applied). It sounds great at start-up and idle and at above 3000rpm. Between 2000rpm and 3000rpm it is a little fruity for our tastes. It will be spot on for many, but we always think it worth mentioning anything non-standard. The only other change from standard specification in this excellent Boxster is the fitment of a Pioneer Apple CarPlay system with Bluetooth phone with upgraded speakers (all factory look).
The Type 987 was a major redesign of the original Type 986 Boxster. With 8 years experience of what customers wanted, the new model had crisper, more contemporary looks and a significantly more pleasant interior that mirrored the new Type 997 model 911. There was more power (of course) but the best feature that remained was and is the everyday driveability. Retaining the near ideal 47% front, 53% rear weight distribution, the mid-engined 2-seater offers spacious luggage areas both in the front and rear. The water cooled flat-6 engine delivers smooth, tractable power in a package that is complemented by class leading power assisted steering and brakes. For a more sporting drive, the manual gearbox as offered here wins over the Tiptronic.
The 987 Porsche Boxster had a very hard act to follow when it arrived in 2005. The original (codenamed 986) was a pretty radical machine when it was launched in 1996, providing a cheaper alternative to the legendary Porsche 911 while thrilling enthusiastic drivers with its mid-engined handling. Fortunately, the Mk2 (or 987) drove, and looked, even better.
The 987 Boxster was somehow more grown-up in feel and appeal than the original Boxster, and this meant it was no longer necessarily a 'budget' route into Porsche ownership. Indeed, its appeal was so distinct that it drew buyers away from the 911 itself, as well as arguably carrying more badge prestige than most of its direct rivals.
With a sober-looking yet classy interior, the Boxster looks like it means business from behind the wheel. You will be hard-pressed to find a car with better build quality and the Recaro seats are supremely comfortable. The Boxster's electric convertible roof is cleverly designed as well and works especially well with the optional wind deflector as fitted here.
The second-generation Porsche Boxster built on the huge success of its predecessor, righting the very few wrongs that afflicted the original. With more power, more comfort and more speed, it was not only a better car, but also very hard to match at any price. Today, it hasn't lost any of its charm, and its desirability as a used car reflects this. It's not unlikely that good 987 Boxsters will become even more sought-after in the coming years. The closest rival to a used Porsche Boxster, is arguably a new one.
The second-generation Boxster is therefore a car you can buy with your heart and your head, especially in 2. 7 engine and manual gearbox form – what better excuse do you need?
Many more images and walk-round videos on our website.
All of our cars are fully HPI checked and our simple ethos is that we will only stock cars that we would be happy to own and drive ourselves and that have passed our stringent checks.
Contact
We are close to the M4 and A34 junctions to Newbury. Viewing by appointment. Call or email us ANYTIME on the details below for a friendly chat. All of our vehicles are checked and prepared to the highest standards and can be viewed in our purpose built and fully lit unit day or night. Any inspection is welcome and we have a ramp available for viewing.
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