Highlights
- Low documented mileage of 44,274 miles
- Single registered keeper from new
- Well kept car with neat specification
- Stand-out Arenarot red with black leather sports seats
- Well regarded early 2.5L car with versatile Tiptronic gearbox
- MOT to November 2025 with no advisories
The Appeal
The Boxster was a step change for Porsche. The firm had tried to broaden its product range before, but it was this car, with its shared 911 DNA, that really made the difference.
The early cars like this got the more reliable 2.5L flat six with its stronger IMS bearing. That alone is a good reason to consider this example, but its appeal is far broader. Finished in stand-out Arenarot with upgraded black leather sports interior, it has had just one registered keeper from new and covered less than 44,500 miles in its 27 years.
Naturally, the condition is highly preserved and it checks out well in the usual areas you will want to inspect on these cars. There are a few cosmetic signs of use, but nothing that detracts from the overall impression of a sparingly used, well-cherished car.
The specification includes those upgraded seats, a versatile Tiptronic gearbox and carbon trim accents across the door, wheel, gear knob and dashboard.
With advisory-free MOT to November 2025 this is a great-looking car for summer road trips.
History and Paperwork
- First registered 8th July 1998
- Single registered keeper from new
- MOT to 17th November 2025
The Condition
- Eye-catching Guards Red paintwork in good condition for age of car
- There are a few cosmetic points to note in the photos
- These include stone chips, edge and other chips and light scuffs
- There are also some scuffs to the rear bumper and nearside rear arch
- Some of these minor points have been touched in as shown in photos
- The bodywork appears straight and generally free from corrosion in photos
- Underside presents well with no structural advisories on MOT
- Five spoke ‘Turbo Twist’ 17in alloys in good general condition
- Alloys show some kerbing and other scuffs but not extensive
- Fitted with mix of branded Continental and Bridgestone tyres that appear to be in good order
- Black folding electric roof in very good condition with clear rear screen
- Black leather interior with upgraded sports seats which remain in very good condition
- Driver’s seat show very slight bolster wear but is barely visible in photos
- Light scuffs to note to rear plastic trim of seat backs
- Carpets in good order in matching black
- Cabin trim is generally well kept with only very minor scuffs to note
- Fitted with set of carbon trim to door cards, wheel and gear knob
- Some of these cabin elements show light age as shown in photos
- Front and rear boot trims are clean and well kept
- There is a small scuff to note on the centre armrest
- Switchgear presents well and car is fitted with optional climate control unit
- Pioneer Bluetooth stereo plus CD changer in front boot and CD storage in console
The Mechanics
- 2,480cc flat six 200bhp engine
- 5spd Tiptronic gearbox with steering wheel and gear lever operation
- No reported running or driving issues
- No advisories on current MOT
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