Description
Here we have a really nice, low mileage “facelift” Boxster 2. 7 from the final year of production. First registered in March 2004 by Porsche Centre Exeter with the registration number WA04DCY, this lightweight “no frills” Boxster 2. 7 was specified with just two factory options – metallic Atlas Grey paint, and 18″ 996. 2 Carrera alloy wheels. The result is a gloriously simple Boxster, that drives superbly and benefits from it’s lightweight specification – the complete AC system alone in one of these cars probably weighs at least 25kgs!
The facelift 986 models were produced in 2003 and 2004 at the end of the production run, and featured a number of enhancements over the earlier models – slightly more power (up from 220bhp to 228bhp in the 2. 7), a new hood design with a heated glass rear window, revised bumpers and air intakes, and a few additions to the interior, notably a glove box and cupholders (how modern!).
A very genuine low mileage Boxster with just 54, 235 miles covered in the last 21 years, this car was purchased by a previous owner in October 2018, to replace her previous 2001 Boxster, which had met an unfortunate end after being stolen and subsequently crashed and written off in September 2018. At that time, the older car was registered with her personalised number plate W11BXR, which was then transferred onto WA04DCY. We first sold the car in December 2023 to a lovely chap in Plymouth, who has now swapped it with us for a 987 Boxster. He kept the registration so this car is now back on it’s original number.
The car has a good service history, with 9 stamps in the service record from a mix of Porsche dealers and specialists, and at regular intervals over the years. We prepared the car for sale in 2023 with a Major service, new spark plugs, drive belt, a brake fluid change, new front brake discs and pads, new inner track rods, and refurbishment of the 18″ Carrera wheels. These are fitted with N-rated Pirelli PZero Rosso tyres, dated 2019 and with plenty of tread remaining. We also replaced the original exhaust silencer with a Dansk stainless steel item to the original pattern. This time around we will complete a Minor service and brake fluid change before sale.
On the road, W11BXR feels great, the 228bhp 2. 7 litre flat six providing lively performance, which combined with supple suspension and direct steering delivers a wonderful driving experience. The brakes are powerful, the gearchange smooth and the clutch weight nice and light, just how a well set up 986 Boxster should feel.
Please call Sean on the details below for more details or to arrange to come and see the car.
All our cars come with our 6 month/ 6, 000 mile warranty.
***** All facelift 986 Boxster models comply with Euro 4 emissions regulations and can be registered as ULEZ exempt *****
