Nice Boxster 2003 S, Loaded

[Stiletto Pat]

2003 Boxster S, Seal Gray Metallic, 3.2 Liter, 6 speed manual, Light Gray Leather Interior with Black Carbon Fiber Trim, black convertible top, Factory 18" Carerra Wheels, matching Seal Gray Speedster Humps w/bag w/Spinlock connectors, 60,300 miles.
Car is garaged and not a daily driver. Paint and Top in excellent condition, tires are 1.3 years old with 5K mostly highway miles on them, no road rash on wheels, interior in very good condition, comfort top relay added.
Latch on cup holders is broken, and hood has small dent. Some blistering of Carbon Fiber Instrument Surround from Sun exposure, and Plastic on Steering Wheel over Carbon Fiber is cracked.
This is a heavily optioned car in very good condition, with many additional extras added by me.
$18,500.00
Factory Options:
IXJ4 Leather cover for ignition lock surround
IXMJ Rear Section of Center Console in Carbon Fiber
IXNR Carbon Fiber center air vent bracket
IXNX Carbon Fiber Trim Strip - Dashboard
IXPD 3 Spoke Sports Steering Wheel - Carbon Fiber / Leather
IXPP Loudspeaker Finisher on Switch Panel in interior color
IXPY Carbon Fiber Instrument Surround
IXSC Porsche Crest Embossed in Leather Seat Headrests
IX47 Gear Lever Knob in Carbon / Leather
IX58 Handbrake Lever in Carbon / Leather
I032 Touring Suspension
I498 Deletion of Model Designation on Rear End
I502 Manufactured in Valmet, Finland
I697 CD Radio - Porsche CDR-23
I912 Without ID Plate
M198 1.7 kW Starter Motor
M270 Door Mirror, flat, Driver's Side, Electically Adjustable and Heatable
M273 Door Mirror, flat, Passenger's Side, Electically Adjustable and Heatable
M274 Vanity Mirror, Illuminated
M288 Headlamp Washers
M342 Seat Heating System, left/right seats
M411 18" Carrera Alloy Wheels
M424 CD Storage Compartment
M437 Comfort Seat, Left, Electrically Adjustable
M438 Comfort Seat, Right, Electrically Adjustable
M446 Concave Wheel Centers with Full Color Porsche Crest
M454 Auitomatic Speed Control
M465 Rear Foglamp, Left
M476 Porsche Stability Management (PSM)
M535 Anti Theft Lock, 315 Mhz
M537 Seating Position Control for Comfort Seat, Left
M551 Wind Deflector
M553 Version for USA / Canada
M562 Airbag, driver's side and passsenger's side
M563 Side Airbag
M566 Front Fog Lights, White
M567 Windscreen Tinted, upper part darker
M571 Activated Charcoal Filter
M573 Air Conditioner / Climate Control
M581 Center Console, Front
M601 Litronic Headlights
M651 Electric Windows
M659 On-Board Computer
M660 OBD 2
M680 MY 01 Digital Sound Package - MY 02 Bose Sound System
M981 Leather Equipment without Seat Covers
M983 Seat Covers, Front, Leather
Carbon Fiber Boxster S Door Sills

Optional Items added by me:
Replaced stock lamps with LED running lights, rear back up lamps, license plate lights
Replaced stock lamps with LED interior lamps, including doors, dash, frunk and trunk lights
Added LED Driving Lights - Pedro's Technolite
Added Bluetooth Adapter to Porsche CDR-23 Radio with mike, provides handsfree calling and streaming music - Pedro's Technotooth
Added Fabspeed Race Exhaust and secondary cat bypass pipes. Bolts directly to stock exhaust manifold or to headers - offers great sounding exhaust note and improved breathing
Stock secondary cats and Stock S Muffler still available, if desired

[Stiletto Pat]

After over 300 looks without any comment, perhaps I have overpriced this car that I really don't want to sell. Regardless, I'll drop the asking price to $17,500, and hope to see some responses, good or bad.

Thanks,

Pat

[Stiletto Pat]

Okay, let's try $17,000 and see if anyone has interest.

thanks,

Pat

[Joe B]

Good luck with the sale Pat. FYI, you might still be a little high. I paid $14,750 for a really nice 2003 S, 1 1/2 years ago, with more miles and fewer options, but in beautiful condition with many maintenance jobs and upgrades done and lots of custom leather in the interior.
I hope you get the $17,500 you are asking !

[Giller]

That's a beauty of a car! GLWS. Looks like you've taken very good care of her!

One thing I always want to know is why the seller is selling, especially if the car is in as good a shape as claimed. Might want to include the why.

[Stiletto Pat]

Giller,

I'm selling the car because I have to relocate for work, and my replacement house only has a 2 car garage - no room for one of our cars, so selling it makes sense for me at this point, which avoids the costs of transporting it out west.

I forgot to mention that the car will come with an autographed Wayne Dempsey 101 projects for the Boxster, plus an original 2003 Porsche Boxster Sales book, which I think is always a cool thing to have.

I've attended the Blue Ridge Boxster Summit for the past 2 years, and get to see a lot of fine 986 cars, but this car always draws a lot of attention. It drives great, especially with the Fabspeed exhaust.

As to Joe B.'s comment, well, all I can say is that I've invested time and money into the car - a lot of little extras, trying to make it as good as it can be, and I happen to think the price is pretty well warranted, based on running some sales numbers in Edmunds and other used car sites that take mileage, condition, options, etc., into arriving at a price. I've handled all of the maintenance items that have arisen, but have not addressed the IMS situation, and my mechanic has just suggested that I keep an eye on it, slice the oil filters and carefully check every oil change (I change at 3 - 4,000 miles), and then just drive it and enjoy it. Bottom line, I think it's a very sharp car, but it's up to interested individuals to decide if they like the car, and think the car has sufficient merit.

Obviously, if you or someone else is interested, we can always discuss our opinions and negotiate a price that is mutually acceptable.

Pat

[rdass623]

where in florida are you located. I would be interested in looking at your car. as I am from new Orleans, I really hope it is not in Miami or key west

[Stiletto Pat]

Rdass623,

The car is located in a town called Palmetto, about 40 miles south of Tampa, so fairly easy to get to. Unfortunately, I'm out of state for work, and will not be back home to show the car to you until sometime in September. If you want to see it prior to then, PM me, and I'll try to make arrangements to have a friend show you the car.

Thanks for the interest.

Pat

[Stiletto Pat]

Rdass623,

I'll be back in town for a long weekend next weekend, if you're still interested in seeing the car. Send me a PM and we can make arrangements if you like.

Thanks,

Pat

[Stiletto Pat]

Price dropped to $16,000. This car has a lot of extras... Let's talk...

Pat

[Stiletto Pat]

I'm lowering the price again - to $15,500. Let's talk.

[Porsche9]

Don't know if you are trading in to buy another car but your price is getting close to what you might get on a trade. I ended up doing that with 03 E55 AMG. After 6 weeks of trying to sell it and putting it on EBay with a reserve of $1k above wholesale I traded it in and got more then anyone plus here in AZ when you trade a car in towards another it reduces your sales tax by the amount of the trade (example $10k times 8.1% tax reduce the sales tax on the new car by $810). Don't know if that is the case in your state but with this it was a easy decision. In my case I netted about $3k more then anyone offered me plus it was fun to tell the people making me offers that I got more for it on a trade. Good luck.

[Stiletto Pat]

Porsche9,

Thanks for the input and advice... I only have a 2 car garage and small driveway at my new house in Texas, and was thinking I should just sell the car in Florida, live thru the winter, then trace in my Acura SUV and buy a newer Boxster in the Spring... Your advice may well be good.. Maybe I'll contact a dealer or two out here to try and figure out the ramifications..

Regardless, I appreciate your feedback.

Pat

[Porsche9]

Originally Posted by Stiletto Pat

Porsche9,

Thanks for the input and advice... I only have a 2 car garage and small driveway at my new house in Texas, and was thinking I should just sell the car in Florida, live thru the winter, then trace in my Acura SUV and buy a newer Boxster in the Spring... Your advice may well be good.. Maybe I'll contact a dealer or two out here to try and figure out the ramifications..

Regardless, I appreciate your feedback.

Pat

Try Carmax. From my experience they tend to give you the most for your car.

[OnFire]

I wish I had seen this car before I bought my 2000 986 S. It's been a nightmare…..

[dsherburn]

Hi, is the car still for sale. I've been looking for a clean Boxster S with good service history.
Thanks,
Dan

[Stiletto Pat]

Dan,

The car is still for sale, but I have now listed it several other places, and I am starting to get calls. I sent you a PM and suggest we speak via a phone call.

Thank you,

Pat

[BTfd2e93]

is that a standard 987 boxster S front bumper? it includes embedded LED lights?

[Stiletto Pat]

BTfd,

No, Those are Pedro's LED driving lights that I added. They look good though, and definitely help the car be seen.

Pat

[BTfd2e93]

i love the look of that bumper and LED lights .... dunno how to source it tho ... i can't find any 2nd hand ones locally in HK.