Porsche Boxster 987 2.7 Manual, 84K Miles, 2005 (ULEZ)

Registration : R55 ELP   

Mileage : 84000

First Registered : 29th April 2005

RFL (12 months) : £360

Colour : Artic Silver L92U X1/92T

Interior : Metropole Blue FULL Leather X1

Fabulous example of the second generation Porsche Boxster with the reliable Type 987 2.7 engine and desirable 5-speed manual gearbox offered for sale.

Tastefully appointed in Arctic Silver coachwork and Blue Full Leather interior (covering dashboard and door panels), the condition of both is commensurate with the care this vehicle has enjoyed in what is amazing to think 15 years since its launch, given how modern it still looks and with the performance to match.

The paint, wheel, hood and trim on this car are all in incredible condition. Viewing is highly recommended.

The original Vehicle Order Form from Porsche Centre Guildford is with the car detailed another important options fitted from new including Wind Deflector (£184), 18” Boxster S Wheels (£717), Heated Seats (£228), Stainless Steel Door Guards (£168) as well as the aforementioned Full Leather Interior £1571) on top of standard specification including folding/heated mirrors, tinted windscreen and air-conditioning

All manuals in the original Porsche wallet are present and correct along with two remote keys and a comprehensive service and maintenance record with relevant book stamps.

Very clean MOT history with the few advisories over the years generally tyres, exhaust and brake related all replaced at the time and recently.

Porsche Centre Guildford serviced the car initially in 2006 also carrying out service campaigns at the time. Subsequently a mix of Porsche dealer (Porsche Centre Cambridge) and specialist have cared for the car with full history as follows:

• 22nd December 2006 - Minor Service, 19280 Miles
• 29th May 2009 - Major Service, Spark Plugs, Brake Fluid, 43406 Miles
• 29th September 2011 - Minor Service, Drive Belt Replaced, 57602 Miles
• 11th March 2014 - Minor Service, Spark Plugs, Brake Fluid, Porsche Cambridge Condition Report Check and Airbag Check, 62705 Miles
• 28th March 2014 - New Front Coil Springs, Top Mounts and Bearings, Wheel Alignment, 62829 Miles
• 4th September 2014 - Oil Separator Replaced, 64232 Miles
• 19th April 2016 - Minor Service, 68995 Miles
• 4th May 2016 - Front Brake Discs and Pads
• 1st June 2019 - Minor Service, Drive Belt Replaced, Brake Fluid, 75437 Miles
• 17th June 2019 - Air-Con Leak and Regas
• 5th August 2021 - Major Service, Coil Packs, Front Discs and Pads, Spark Plugs, Horn, Rear Tyres (Yokohama), 82062 Miles
• 1st June 2022 - Minor Service, Air Filter, Pollen Filter, Brake Fluid, Air-Con, 83900 Miles
• June 2022 - new MOT

The car runs and drives beautifully and is a very tight example.A note about the exhaust, this is a recent very high quality stainless steel item that looks great and passes current emissions tests. It also sounds great at start-up and idle and above 3000rpm. Between 2000rpm and 3000rpm it is a little fruity for our tastes. It will be spot on for many, but we always think it worth mentioning anything non-standard. The only other change from standard specification is the fitment of a Pioneer Apple CarPlay system with Bluetooth phone and upgraded speakers (all factory look).

The Type 987 was a major redesign of the original Type 986 Boxster. With 8 years experience of what customers wanted, the new model had crisper, more contemporary looks and a significantly more pleasant interior that mirrored the new Type 997 model 911. There was more power (of course) but the best feature that remained was and is the everyday driveability. Retaining the near ideal 47% front, 53% rear weight distribution, the mid-engined 2-seater offers spacious luggage areas both in the front and rear. The water cooled flat-6 engine delivers smooth, tractable power in a package that is complemented by class leading power assisted steering and brakes. For a more sporting drive, the manual gearbox as offered here wins over the Tiptronic.

The 987 Porsche Boxster had a very hard act to follow when it arrived in 2005. The original (codenamed 986) was a pretty radical machine when it was launched in 1996, providing a cheaper alternative to the legendary Porsche 911 while thrilling enthusiastic drivers with its mid-engined handling. Fortunately, the Mk2 (or 987) drove, and looked, even better.

The 987 Boxster was somehow more grown-up in feel and appeal than the original Boxster, and this meant it was no longer necessarily a 'budget' route into Porsche ownership. Indeed, its appeal was so distinct that it drew buyers away from the 911 itself, as well as arguably carrying more badge prestige than most of its direct rivals.

With a sober-looking yet classy interior, the Boxster looks like it means business from behind the wheel. You will be hard-pressed to find a car with better build quality and the Recaro seats are supremely comfortable. The Boxster's electric convertible roof is cleverly designed as well and works especially well with the optional wind deflector.

The second-generation Porsche Boxster built on the huge success of its predecessor, righting the very few wrongs that afflicted the original. With more power, more comfort and more speed, it was not only a better car, but also very hard to match at any price. Today, it hasn't lost any of its charm, and its desirability as a used car reflects this. It's not unlikely that 987 Boxsters will become even more sought-after in the coming years. The closest rival to a used Porsche Boxster, especially with this low mileage, is arguably a new one.

The second-generation Boxster is therefore a car you can buy with your heart and your head, especially in 2.7 engine and manual gearbox form – what better excuse do you need?

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