Highlights
- Low documented mileage of under 49,000 miles
- Same family owned since 2001 and always garaged
- Well kept Speed Yellow paintwork with Metropole Blue leather
- Desirable 250bhp 3.2L S model with 6spd manual box
- Very well maintained by main dealers and specialists
- Repairs to fuel system in 2024
- History file with service records and receipts from 2001
- Factory standard with no modifications
- MOT valid to November 2026 with single very minor advisory
The Appeal
The Boxster finally gave Porsche enthusiasts a credible alternative to the 911, but they quickly identified that its capable chassis could handle much more power. The ‘S’ solved that problem, dialling up performance to 250bhp thanks to the 3.2L flat six engine.
Buyers won’t struggle to find a Boxster to buy, but we suspect few command the appeal of this very tidy Speed Yellow manual gearbox example. It has covered less than 49,000 documented miles from new, most of it in the hands of a single family who have owned it since February 2001. The condition is impressive, the paintwork presents well, and the interior does not obviously succumb to the usual scuffs and marks that can plague Porsches of this era.
The history file supports the sense of a much-loved car. It shows a run of servicing stamps by main dealers and independents to 48,000 miles in 2023. Recent work has included repairs to the fuel system and other minor remedial work, which is documented below and in a useful typed list provided by the seller in the photos. The current MOT runs to November 2026 with a single extremely minor advisory for the original rear number plate.
The vendor says:
“Full service history from February 2001. Engine starting and running well. Factory standard.
“Finally, how would you summarise the vehicle? Very good to drive. It holds the road well and is a comfortable car.”
Key Information
- Mileage: 48,405 miles (supported by MOT/servicing history, not warranted)
- Country of registration: United Kingdom
- MOT status: valid until 2nd November 2026 with minor advisory
- Technical specs: 3,179cc 250bhp flat-six, six-speed manual
- Paperwork: Service records and receipts reported from February 2001. 2 keys, V5C, handbooks, typed list of maintenance 2002 to 2025
Service history (further details in photos):
- 05/23 - 47,931 miles - A H Engineering
- 01/20 - 47,561 miles - A H Engineering
- 05/16 - 45,858 miles - Porsche Centre
- 08/14 - 43,785 miles - Fairmont Motor Services
- 02/12 - 41,440 miles - Porsche Centre
- 06/08 - 35,152 miles - Porsche Centre
- 01/07 - 33,860 miles - Porsche Centre
- 04/05 - unknown - Porsche Centre
- 04/04 - 25,024 miles - Porsche Centre
- 03/03 - 18,281 miles - Lancaster Porsche
- 02/02 - 10,352 miles - Lancaster Porsche
- 02/01 - 5,911 miles - Lancaster Porsche
The Detail
- Service history detailed above
- Brake fluid change in May 2023 at 47,931 miles
- May 2024: fuel pump, fuel lever sender, and fuel filter replaced; fuel tank cleaned
- July 2024: clutch pedal switch replaced and new battery fitted
- October 2025: central locking control unit replaced and two new keys provided
- June 2002: small dent in centre of rear bumper knocked out and the bumper resprayed
- Minor old paint touch-up noted on the edge of one door
- Speed Yellow paintwork in very good order as can be seen in photos
- Bodywork also well kept with usual Boxster check points presenting well
- Blue fabric roof in good working order as shown
- Plastic rear window in the hood has been replaced
- Metropole Blue leather interior in very good order with only light wear to note
- Some light scuffs to interior trim, but not unsightly
- Retains factory sound system
- Five spoke ‘Turbo Twist’ alloys showing some kerbing
- Fitted with Continental tyres
- Vendor advises that air conditioning is not currently working
- The vendor reports the engine starts and runs well
- No structural or mechanical advisories on MOT
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