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2007 Porsche Boxster - $12,987 (Shorewood)
2007
Porsche Boxster
cylinders:
6 cylinders
drive:
rwd
fuel:
gas
odometer:
103,000
title status:
clean
transmission:
manual
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I’m selling my 2007 Porsche Boxster base (2.7l flat six, 5-speed manual). The car has covered close to 103,000 miles.
I bought this car almost 5 years ago from Virginia. It was in rough shape, and I’ve spent a lot of time and effort fixing it up. Alas, life happens and I need 2 more seats.
Mechanically, the car should be set. It has a fresh clutch and flywheel, among a long list of other work. There are a couple of things I’d suggest taking care of or keeping an eye out on (see below), but the car needs nothing aside from an oil change and I expect no significant work or repairs on the horizon.
Critically, this model is probably as reliable as Porsches of that era can get. The smaller displacement 2.7l engine doesn’t suffer from the death-by-bore scoring risk of its larger 3.4l sibling. And the MY 2007 cars had the larger IMS bearing which as far as I understand is nearly bulletproof. So, I would drive this thing to Anchorage tomorrow with no hesitation, and I would daily it stress-free.
This is a driver. This is not a showroom-quality garage queen. Cosmetically, the car is a 6/10, and especially up close you can tell it’s been driven 100k+ miles. The paint and wheels have seen better days. But it presents nicely enough. This is not a car you stare at, it’s one you redline 5x a day enjoying the insane wail from the intake behind your left ear. And it’s wearing fresh Continental DWS +s on 17” wheels, which means you can do that for 10-12 months a year, because it’ll gladly handle our crummy winter weather and potholes, and because of its weight distribution is much better in light snow and slush than you’d think.
Major work and maintenance since I bought the car in 2021 at 97k miles:
⁃ Clutch, flywheel, throwout bearing, and related hardware
⁃ New radio with Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
⁃ New Conti DWS+ performance all-season tires that are only ~4k miles old
⁃ Battery
⁃ Engine air filter and belt
⁃ Radiator fan
⁃ Convertible top components and microswitch
⁃ Spark plugs
⁃ Air oil separator
⁃ Shifter bearings and short shifter
⁃ New billet shift knob and boot
⁃ Transaxle fluid
⁃ Driver side rear axle
⁃ Alignment and brake fluid flush
⁃ Front brake pads
⁃ Custom fabricated shifter cable/transaxle linkage (you’ll get the original as well)
Caveat emptor:
⁃ I only have one key.
⁃ There was minor misting from the rear main seal that I noted when I swapped the clutch. I opted to leave it alone, which seems to have been the correct decision because it does not leak/consume oil, I’ve never seen any oil under the car, and the clutch feels great.
⁃ The car is overdue for an oil change (not on mileage).
⁃ I would suggest a water pump, thermostat, and coolant swap. A new water pump and thermostat are included with the car; I just haven’t gotten around to getting this done.
⁃ I have seen issues with minor water ingress on the passenger side, into the floorwell behind the seat. The last time it rained, the car stayed dry, so I think I probably solved this when I cleaned the drains. Just something to keep an eye on, it’s annoying but there aren’t any sensitive electronics on that side, and the other side has always been bone dry.
⁃ Currently only the smaller/mid range speakers operate. This is because the car needs a repair to the frunk “ASK” amplifier and/or the subwoofer/larger speakers in the doors. This wasn’t a priority for me, because I preferred listening to the flat 6 sing, but if you’re an audiophile I believe it’s a relatively straightforward fix & upgrade.
The buyer will also receive various items and parts, including a Durametric diagnostic cable.
I will accommodate test drives for serious buyers but require ID and proof of funds.
Car is sold as-is, with no express or implied warranties. I have a clean Wisconsin title.
I’m asking for $12,987 OBO.
This factors in, on the one hand, the car’s cosmetic condition and mileage, and on the other hand my extensive maintenance and repairs, which you’re unlikely to find on any comparator in this price range. I’m not in a rush, and failing reasonable offers I will just hold onto it and try to fetch a premium in spring.