Porsche Boxster "S"

2003 Porsche Boxster 2 Door Description

Very nice condition with one owner for over 12 years. Engine was replaced (documented by Porsche Service Manager) with a 2004 Porsche factory re-manufactured unit just 44,000+ miles ago. The car runs very strong and, as an "S" has the benefit of a 6 speed and optional 18" alloy 911 wheels. The Boxster "S" does not show the typical front or rear bumper "rash" nor does it have any indication of previous or present body damage. There are a few minor scrapes on the outer edge of the wheels as is characteristic with a vehicle of this vintage. A truly lovely, high performance "S" with documented repair history, recent mechanical upgrades and wonderful drivability.”
HISTORY
1st Owner- After manufacture in February 2003 in Finland, the car was sold in August to the first Northern California owner by Sonnen Porsche in Mill Valley, California. Four years ago, there was a problem with the original engine and Porsche installed a proper, factory re-manufactured 2004 engine (see the numbers section below for details) in August 5, 2011 at 77,772 miles. This engine now has just 44,728 miles. The original owner drove the car until 2014, putting on about 104K miles.2nd Owner-It was then sold, again by Sonnen Porsche, to the second Northern California owner who kept it 1 year, putting on an additional 8K miles. Nearly $6,000 of maintenance was performed on the car during 2014. The car had been driven an average of 9,400 miles per year, below the California average plus the remanufactured engine has less than 35,000 miles.3rd Owner- Car was purchased in Sept, 2015 from 2nd Owner via a broker. The car has been maintained by a Porsche certified Garage and $2,600 have been spend on normal maintenance and also replacement of left and right rear axle and Serpentine Belt. (Though not required belt was replaced in order to maintain Porsche recommended maintenance schedule.) Replaced belt in excellent condition is included with car for possible use as spare part.
MAINTENANCE
Considerable costly maintenance has recently been completed as verified by included receipts as follows:
-08/19/15; 112,418 miles-Passed California smog test
-04/09/15; 109,994 miles; $1,960-New heater core, R134A A/C service
-04/01/15; $3,069-New radiator, water pump, drive belt, drop links, front brake rotors and pads
-02/19/15; 108,600 miles; $977-Oil and filter, cabin air filter, brake fluid flush, new right door module/lock assembly- 03/11/16; 118,578 miles; $627- Oil and filter, Brake bleeding/fluid, Tail light replacement, Cabin air filter/purifier- 04/29/16; 119,142 miles; $1.010- Rear Axle- Right & Left replace; Oil & Gasket Clean Kit;- 08/29/16; 120,598 miles; $965- Oil & Filter, Spark plug; Serpentine Belt Note: driven only 1,902 since last service
FACTORY OPTIONS
The car has the following factory options as listed on the sticker under the front trunk lid:
-Code 239-18" tires-Code 411-18" 996.2 Carrera wheels-Code 502-Manufactured at Uusikaupunki, Finland-Code 551-Wind deflector-Code 584-Storage box on engine cover-Code 981-Leather dash and door panels-Code 983-Leather seatsThe MSRP for a base 2003 Boxster sans these options was approximately $53,000.
EXTERIOR
-Midnight Blue Metallic paint in nice original condition with no indication of damage or re-painting
-Black convertible top, shows some wear but is quite serviceable, nice glass rear window
-All glass excellent-Both front and rear bumpers in fine condition including factory black rubber guards on rear
-Red brake calipers on all four wheels-Front fog/driving lights-Rear spoiler, emerges at 75 mph and retracts at 50 mph-Twin exhaust pipes-Excellent "German" fit of all body panels-Smartly closing/opening of both doors and both hoods
INTERIOR
-Black leather sport seats, 2-way power adjustable w/ height adjustment-Crack-free black dash pad-Nice black door panels w/ map pockets-Excellent black carpet w/ black PORSCHE logo mats-Nice black leather-wrapped steering wheel-Nice sill plates-Nice black sun visors w/ vanity mirrors-Power locks-Power windows-Power outside mirrors-Telescopic steering wheel, power steering-Remote release for both front and rear trunk lids-AM/FM stereo w/ CD player-Interior active charcoal air filter-Climate control-Variable intermittent wipers-Rear window defogger-Factory wind screen behind seats-Nicely carpeted front and rear trunk areas-Front trunk has compact spare tire in cover
MECHANICAL
-3.2 liter flat 6-cylinder engine, 258 hp/228 lb-ft torque, mid mounted-Dual overhead cams, 24 valves, water cooled-6-speed manual transmission, rear wheel drive-4-wheel independent suspension, modified MacPherson strut suspension bothfront and rear
-Front and rear ventilated disc brakes-4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS)-Electronic brake-force distribution-5-spoke 18" Porsche Carrera 996.2 alloy wheels-Hankook Ventus V12 evo tires, 225/40ZR18 front and 265/35ZR18 rear, 7 to 9/32" remaining tread
-Power convertible top, 12 seconds to lower or raise
COSMETIC CONDITION
The original Midnight Blue Metallic paint is very nice with no noticeable dents or door dings. Coverage is very good. There is a small chip on the front of the forward trunk lid and a dime-sized defect where the left rear of the convertible top touches the body. The convertible top shows some wear but is very functional and has a nice glass window. All glass is excellent. There are some defects in the narrow black trim around the windshield frame. There is no damage to either the front or rear bumper areas and the factory rear rubber bumper guards are in fine shape. All four alloy wheels have some curb rash on the flanges, particularly the right front and left rear. All glass is excellent. Under the front end, the plastic panel facing the ground has considerable road rash but none is visible when viewing the car from above.
The black leather interior shows very nicely. The passenger seat is excellent while the driver's seat shows some wear but is very serviceable. The black carpet, the dash pad, the door panels, and the leather-wrapped steering wheel are all excellent. Both the front and rear trunk areas are very nice.
The underside of the car is "California clean" but and the engine is clean and free from excessive fluids as a result of having been replaced fewer than 44,728 miles ago.
CAR IS SOLD "AS IS"....