2003 Porsche Boxster Five-Speed

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE  

Following the discontinuation of their front-engined models (928 and 968), Porsche needed a new, high-volume model that could be produced efficiently alongside the forthcoming 996-generation 911. Drawing inspiration from the legendary 550 Spyder, the new Porsche Boxster was released for the 1996 model year and featured a mid-mounted, water-cooled 2.5-liter flat six-cylinder engine similar to the 3.4-liter unit later introduced in the 911. In 2000, the model was revised with a more powerful 2.7-liter engine. This mid-engined layout gave the Boxster its unique handling characteristics, commended for having uncanny precision and superior road-holding capabilities compared to its front-engined rivals. In a test comparing the Boxster, Mercedes-Benz SLK, and BMW Z3, Car and Driver wrote, “If there has been a contest going on among BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Porsche to see which German automaker could build the best-performing small roadster…Porsche should be passing out cigars right now.” 

Highlights  

• Powered by a mid-mounted, water-cooled 2.7-liter flat-six rated at 225 horsepower and 192 lb-ft of torque  

• Five-speed manual transmission 

• Originally equipped from the factory with: 

  • 394 - 17 inch Boxster S II Wheels 

  • 535 - Remote Control Alarm System 

  • CW - Graphite Grey Standard Leather 

  • J2 - Lapis Blue Metallic 

  • M6P - Graphite Grey Floor Mat 

  • P73 - BOSE (Digital) w/Windstop 

  • V2 - Graphite Grey Top 

• Refinished in factory Lapis Blue Metallic with a blue power-operated soft top

• Aftermarket stereo head unit with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capability 

• New Hankook Venus V12 evo2 tires showing 2022 date codes 

• Post-2002 "facelift” example with a glass rear window, clear headlight indicators, a glove compartment, electro-mechanical hood and trunk release mechanisms, an updated steering wheel, and revised bumpers 

Features  

• Automatic climate control 

• Power folding convertible top 

• Cruise control 

• Trip computer 

• Deployable rear spoiler 

• Front air inlet 

• Anti-lock brakes (ABS) 

• Port fuel injection 

• Power windows 

• Independent four-wheel MacPherson strut suspension w/aluminum alloy control arms 

• Four-wheel disc brakes with four-piston fixed light alloy calipers 

• Dual-illuminated sun visors 

• Leather-wrapped steering wheel 

Known Imperfections 

• A CARFAX damage report dated 25 September 2022 notes “Damage to front, functional damage reported, airbag deployed” 

• Wear on leather emergency brake handle 

• Tear in the passenger seat upholstery 

Ownership History  

The accompanying CARFAX Vehicle History Report shows that this Boxster was initially registered in California where it remained until it was purchased in Georgia in 2018. The fifth and current owner acquired the car in September 2022.  

Additional Notes

Hagerty Marketplace has confirmed a clean title status, the owner maintains the title in hand and will send it to the Hagerty Marketplace team to be reassigned to the new owner after the auction is complete.