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thstone · 09-07-2012, 04:45 PM

You have a "Base" model. Only base models were made from 1997-1999. In 2000, Porsche introduced the "S" model to sell along with the base model. The S had a bigger engine, larger brakes, and a few nicer interior bits than the Base.

Here is how to decode the label under the front trunk:

And here is the list of options:
http://www.964uk.com/Documents/Porsche%20Option%20Codes.pdf

Match the factory option codes listed on the label under your front trunk with the list of options from the link above, and bingo, that is what came with your car when purchased from the dealer.

09-07-2012, 04:45 PM	#6
thstone Certified Boxster Addict Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 7,669	You have a "Base" model. Only base models were made from 1997-1999. In 2000, Porsche introduced the "S" model to sell along with the base model. The S had a bigger engine, larger brakes, and a few nicer interior bits than the Base. Here is how to decode the label under the front trunk: And here is the list of options: http://www.964uk.com/Documents/Porsche%20Option%20Codes.pdf Match the factory option codes listed on the label under your front trunk with the list of options from the link above, and bingo, that is what came with your car when purchased from the dealer. __________________ 1999 996 C2 - sold - bought back - sold for more 1997 Spec Boxster BSR #254 1979 911 SC POC Licensed DE/TT Instructor Last edited by thstone; 09-07-2012 at 04:53 PM.