1997 Boxster 986 (not an S). VIN# WP0CA2980VS620874. $14,500.00
No rust. Excellent condition. 5-speed manual. Drives fantastic.
1st year Boxster. According to CarFax, I am the 5th owner.
The previous owner bought it in 2005; I purchased from
Moses Lake Family Auto Center (Washington), June, 2022.
When I changed the oil, I carefully inspected the cartridge and found zero evidence of metallic debris.
Mileage: ~85,400
Here is a listing of the parts I’ve replaced since 2022, and now have less than 7,000 miles on them. (Most parts from Pelican Parts; OEM; nothing from China - receipts available).
Item Cost
Water Pump and new coolant $734.38
Oil Filter Kit $24.66
Yokohama Advan Tires (4) $799.84
Oil Filter (2) $19.00
Control Arm Link Track Arm, Rear Suspension (2) $361.00
Rear Shock Absorber - Bilstein (2) $532.00
Shock Mount Seal - Porsche (2) $77.50
Rear Rubber Bump Stop Bushings (2) $26.00
Rear Bellow for Shocks - Porsche (2) $51.00
Front Shock Absorber - Bilstein (2) $530.00
Shock Mount Flange w/ bonded rubber bushing - Febi Bilstein (2) $45.98
Rear Sway Bar Bushing (2) $57.00
Front Left/Right Control Arm Link - Meyle (2) $245.00
Control Arm (4) $526.00
Sway Bar Droplink left front, left rear (2) $72.50
Sway Bar Droplink right front, right rear (2) $68.00
Front Rubber Bump Stop for Strut Bushing - OEM (2) $24.50
Front Protection Boot for Shock Absorber - Febi Bilstein (2) $10.00
Front Strut Bearing (2) $77.90
Front Sway Bar Bushing (2) $30.50
Rear Left/Right Lower Rearward Control Arm Link - Meyle (2) $189.50
Front Shock Mount Flange w/ Bonded Rubber Bushing and studs - Lemfoerder (2) $48.28
Retainer Clamp for Underbody Protective Coverings - Porschwe (5) $10.89
Ignition Switch OEM $20.25
Brake Disc Set Screw - German (4) $3.00
Floor Trim Rubber Seal Left $13.25
Floor Trim Rubber Seal Right $13.25
Rear Trunk Shock (2) $24.32
Shock Mount Flange w/ bonded rubber bushing - Lemfoerder $24.14
Manual Transmission Fluid SAE 75W-90 - 3Liters $131.97
4 Wheel Alignment w/ shims, bleed and flush $281.82
Mud Guard, Rear Right $84.91
Cabin Air Filter (Charcoal Activated) $17.50
Second Key - Remote $439.85
Brake Caliper Dust Cover 40mm $23.00
Rear Brake Caliper Dust Cover Kit 28 mm $20.25
Brake Caliper Dust Cover 30mm $17.75
Front Brake Caliper Dust Cover Kit 38 mm $23.04
Brake pads - front $133.25
Brake pads - rear $130.75
Brake Rotors - all 4 $360.00
Gummi Pflege Rubber Treatment and Protection $11.95
Motive Products Power Bleeder $37.00
Brake Caliper Dust Cover 36mm $24.93
Interstate Battery $130.31
Front trunk shocks $16.59
Total = $6,544.51
Two things to acknowledge: 1) The oil filler tube has a defect, about 4-6" inches in. I use a funnel with surgical tube to bypass, avoiding any oil on the block. I have the replacement tube, but haven't gotten around to replacing. 2) The seats have some sort of repair to address cracks; it's hardly noticeable, but the seats are not perfect.