Highlights
- Very nicely presented throughout
- Good service history
- Factory hardtop and 911 Turbo-look wheels options
The Appeal
Porsche were the original masters of the compact roadster, and finally returned to retain their crown in 1996. An affordable solution to Porsche ownership, the Boxster seemed too good to be true. Literally saving the company from oblivion, the Boxster shared significant parts with the 911, making it every inch a Porsche with an added thrilling twist.
A comparatively lightweight set-up along with its mid-engined flat-six engine, made it a stable, entertaining yet practical purebred Porsche. Never one to let a good idea rest, Porsche continued to develop the Boxster adding more power and appeal on the way. Launched in 1999, Porsche upgraded the brakes, ABS system and most importantly gave it a 3.2-litre 247 bhp engine, resulting in the Boxster S.
This 2001 Tiptronic Boxster S is finished in a very appealing and beautifully finished Forest green colourway, with a matching green leather interior. It comes with the optional removable aluminium hardtop and 17” 911-style wheels. It has a good service history with 13 stamps, including one earlier this year, an MOT to February 2024, and rather impressively 5 keys.
The History and Paperwork
- First registered on 16-03-2001 by Porsche Lancaster Cambridge
- V5c present
- MOT February 2024
- A leather wallet containing original booklets
- 13 service stamps, the most recent one being in 2023
- Over £4,500 worth of invoices in the last 4 years
- Recent maintenance by Porsche Mobile Specialists of Cookham
- Good selection of previous MOTS
- Factory data sticker intact
- Over £2,000 worth of past invoices mostly pertaining to maintenance
- 5 Keys
- Used as a leisure car on a regular basis
- Currently stored in a secure and dry environment
The Interior
- Eye-catching full Nephrite Green leather trim
- Minor creases to the leather seats, otherwise both are in decent shape
- Some fade and wear was noted on the green carpets, the original Factory floor mats are intact
- The dashboard is in excellent shape
- Minor marks were noted on the centre console, but not enough to distract
- Switches and controls in decent order, all are said to work
- Air-con is not currently functional - the owner suggested it simply needs a refill
- On-board computer and ParkAssistant
- White-backed sports dials are legible
- Black ‘Boxster S’ door kickplates
- The steering wheel show light wear
- Tiptronic buttons on the steering wheel
- Both hardtop and soft top headlining are intact
- Decent leather/fabric door cards
- CD-radio Becker Porsche CDR-22 with 6 speakers
- Optional glass wind deflector behind rear seats. Jacket included
- Hardtop handle cover included
- Green rollover hoops
- Both luggage areas are intact with minimal wear, and free of damp
- Spacesaver spare wheel
The Exterior
- The structure appears to be solid
- Panel fit and shut lines are all positive
- No discernible corrosion was noted on the body
- No panel dents, with only a couple of minor marks noted on the metal hood cover
- Doors open and close with no issues
- The bumpers are flush to the body with minor marks noted
- Rare Rainforest Green Metallic paint has a pleasing lustre, with even coverage
- No significant marks were noted on the paintwork
- Matching colour coded factory Aluminium hardtop in excellent shape with minor corrosion on front corners
- Soft top tidy with no rips and no evidence of outdoor elements
- The rear screen soft top is intact with no sun fade
- Soft top operation seamless, with no strains on motors
- The glass is in good shape, with healthy rubber seals
- Trim and badges present and correct
- New remote keys for fully operational remote locking
- New driver’s door lock
- New boot and bonnet release switches
- Headlamp covers are in good shape with minor signs of age
- Headlamp washers
- Rear lamps intact
- 18" 993 Turbo-look high gloss wheels in very good shape
- Pirelli P-zeros tyres up front, 2021 Michelins on the rear
The Mechanics
- 3.2-litre naturally aspirated flat-six
- The owner informs us that it drives well no known problems or issues
- Starts instantly, engine idles smoothly with no undulations
- No reports of oil pressure issues or engine temperature problems
- The crankshaft oil/air separator valve was replaced in 2020
- Service and healthy check carried out in Jan 2023
- 5-speed Tiptronic transmission
- Gearbox said to operate with slick changes
- Gearbox sump/filter replaced in 2012
- Said to ride well with no rattles
- £2,190 spent on suspension - overhauled with new front and rear coffin lower control arms and bushes in 2021
- Brakes with no drama
- Front discs and pads were replaced in 2019
- New battery in 2023
- Alternator and auxiliary belt recently replaced
- New Ignition barrel Exhaust pipes have mild surface corrosion
- New exhaust clamps in 2019
Summary
Thanks to its mid-engine layout, it's more forgiving to drive than the rather more brutal 911s, yet retains the same poise, stability, all-weather usability and comfort one would expect from a Porsche. With evidence of mechanical upkeep and a visual presentation that demonstrates Porsches eternal quality, this Boxster is the best way to have a Stuttgart thoroughbred sitting in your garage.
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