Looking at used Boxster S-no 'S' on deck lid? - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

rob76turbo · 03-21-2010, 10:47 AM

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 · 03-23-2010, 04:55 PM

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 · 03-23-2010, 06:58 PM

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 · 04-14-2011, 02:55 AM

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

ekam · 04-14-2011, 04:00 AM

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

audisnawb · 04-14-2011, 05:47 AM

Im willing to bet it was in an accident and the auto body shop didnt replace it with the S badge just out of pure stupidity.

Even if it comes up clear from acciedents on carfax, autocheck, etc- it could have still been in one and just not reported to the police or insurance company.

Open the trunk lid, check the underside and see if it has the Porsche stickers from the factory in there and that they match the other numbers on the car.