First-Year 986 Boxster in Black with 5-Speed Manual and Service History Since 2004
About this vehicle
Porsche launched the 986 Boxster into North American markets as a 1997 model, with production having begun in October 1996 — the brand's first mass-produced mid-engine roadster to reach those shores. This car's VIN carries an "S" in the 11th position, which places its assembly at the Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen plant, not the later Valmet facility in Finland. Black over grey leather. Five-speed manual. Clean title.
The Nonmetallic Black bodywork was fully repainted somewhere between 2021 and 2022 to address the kind of wear that accumulates on any driven car, and the convertible top was replaced between 2018 and 2019. Look around the exterior and you'll find integrated side air intakes, a speed-activated rear spoiler that deploys near 75 mph and retracts around 50 mph, a central exhaust outlet, roll hoops sitting behind the headrests, silver accents on the lower front grilles, and 17" Twist alloy wheels. The seller calls the exterior good with no rust present. That said, a CARFAX report does flag very minor damage from March 2020, and the gallery holds detailed images for anyone who wants a closer look.
Grey leather throughout the cabin. Equipment includes power windows, cruise control, automatic air conditioning, dual cupholders, and an original Porsche CDR-210 stereo. There's carpet wear to flag, the driver's seat cover needs replacing, and a short in the horn circuit wants attention. All gauges are reported to work correctly.
The 2.5-liter flat-six — designated M96.20 — sits amidships and produces 201 hp at 6,000 rpm alongside 181 lb-ft of torque at 4,500 rpm, channeled to the rear wheels through the standard 5-speed manual gearbox. An exhaust upgrade was carried out in 2018. The current seller has owned the car since 2004, running it as a spring and summer driver, with service handled by an independent shop in Syracuse, New York; records trace back to that 2004 purchase date.
The odometer reads 70,642 miles. The sale includes a clean, clear title, one key, owner's manuals, a toolkit, a spare tire, and a car cover.
