Looking at used Boxster S-no 'S' on deck lid?

[Lightning]

FYI. They did not offer the 6-speed on the base model 2.7L until the 2005 987.

[dallison]

as others have said, it was taken off for some reason or another. I replaced my "boxster -s" with "roadster"

[rob76turbo]

They have every possible combination of "Boxster" and "S" that you could possibly want. I removed mine with dental floss and used some goop off to remove the residue (albeit very gently), Next I waxed the same surface and applied the new script. Took maybe 20 min.

[mptoledo]

Lil bastard is right on, check the Vin #.
The cleanup guys probably got their rag or buffer caught on the "S". Its pretty easy as I broke my "B" in half.

[ChrisZang]

Ok, quick sanity check:

The original poster was not sure if the car was really an "S" because the "S" badge on the trunk was missing.
However, he found:
- 6 speed
- 3rd radiator opening
- red calipers
- dual exhaust

Ok, so now let's assume for one second that I am a very sneaky person who wants to sell a base Boxster as an "S". I go through all the trouble of adding a 6-speed, 3rd radiator, red calipers and a dual exhaust.
Does anyone really think that after all this trouble I wouldn't add the "S" badge?

I think we have enough evidence that it's a "S" ...

[smshirk]

Here is a very useful check VIN tool http://www.********************************************.com/life/vin/vin.php?vin

[ekam]

Maybe the previous owner wants other people to know he has a cheaper boxster!