2000 Porsche Boxster (986) 2.7 Manual

Highlights 

• 220bhp, 2.7-litre flat-six engine

• Manual gearbox

• Incredibly engaging two-door sports car

• Low mileage

• Extensive service history

Overview

It's hard to believe that a car manufacturer as prestigious and indeed as successful as Porsche was once on the ropes. For many, especially the younger among you, will only have seen Porsche at its triumphant best, with a world-beating roster of cars and a hugely revered motorsport presence, but that wasn't always the case.

We don't have to go that far back either. As recently as the early to mid-nineties the German giant wasn't doing so well. Its line-up was looking distinctly geriatric and the weekly sales graphs were not exactly heading up and to the right. Something needed to change. Porsche needed to bring something fresh to the table. Something modern yet harking back to the glory days of the company's history. Well that something turned out to be the Boxster.

Taking inspiration from the legendary 356 Speedster the Boxster was a bit of a revelation for Porsche. Released in 1996, the Boxster (BOXer-engined roadSTER) was the company's first roadster since the 914 back in the '70s and it was a massive success, going on to become Porsche’s biggest seller for almost a decade.

An incredibly engaging, mid-engined two-seater sports car, the Boxster quickly earned a loyal following thanks to its well-balanced nature and peppy driving characteristics. The beauty of the Boxster lies not in its outright performance credentials however, but in its inherent drive-ability and it proved to be a very capable car that could cut it both as a sporty weekend toy and as a daily driver.

Still being made today, such is its popularity, it's the original 986 model that is arguably the purest incarnation and as a second-hand buy it represents an incredibly accessible way into Porsche ownership. This particular low mileage, usable 2000 example is one such car and comes equipped with the later 2.7-litre, water-cooled flat-six producing 220bhp, which means 0-60mph in around six-and-a-half seconds. A five speed manual gearbox bolsters that aforementioned engagement and a full compliment of service stamps completes the package. 

History and documentation

• 2000 model year

• Original book pack

• V5C present and correct

• First registered 01 May 2000

• Full service history with original service book showing inspections at the following intervals: yearly+minor at 10,122 miles (2001 – main dealer), major+brake fluid at 17,577 miles (2002 – main dealer), minor at 21,456 miles (2003 – main dealer), major+brake fluid at 24,357 miles (2004), minor at 27,622 miles (2005), service at 30,965 miles (2006), service at 32,904 miles (2007), yearly at 36,063 miles (2008), yearly at 37,793 miles (2009), major at 43,001 miles (2012 – specialist), yearly at 47,244 miles (2015), minor at 50,939 miles (2016), yearly at 52,080 miles (2017), yearly at 53,591 miles (2018), yearly at 55,590 miles (2020), brake fluid at 56,400 (2021), yearly at 58,936 miles (2022), 

• 2, 3 and 4 year status report stamps (main dealer)

• Various invoices for servicing and work carried out

• HPI clear

• MOT until 10 Apr 2026 

• 63,335 miles

Interior

• In decent condition commensurate with the car's age and mileage

• Wholly original

• No evidence of any damage

• Light signs of wear to the usual areas

• Door cards in decent shape with only some light deterioration to the arm rests to highlight

• Carpets appear clean and dry

• Porsche-branded floor mats present and correct

• The blue leather seats are wearing well

• The dashboard does not appear to be cracked or weathered but there are some light scratches to the centre console

• The vendor informs us that all gauges and switchgear function correctly

• Steering wheels and gear knob are not overly worn

• The area under the bonnet presents well and comes complete with space-saver spare wheel

• Boot space is clean and tidy

Exterior

• In good condition overall

• The paintwork looks to be free from any major blemishes but there are a few marks here and there along with some paint swirls

• Some usual small imperfections to the bonnet

• No evidence of any major damage or corrosion but there are some early signs of light surface rust to the lower wheel arch areas

• The soft top appears to be in good shape and fits well but there are some issues with the rear screen and looks to have been given a rudimentary repair

• All body panels line up correctly

• Glasswork remains free from damage or fogging

• The original 17” alloy wheels present well and are free from any major kerb damage but there are a couple of light marks to note

• Davanti DX460 tyres all round

Mechanical

• 220bhp, 2.7-litre flat-six engine

• Five-speed manual gearbox

• Rear-wheel drive

• 0-60mph in 6.5s

• 155mph top speed

• No mechanical issues to report

• The vendor tells us that the car sounds great and everything works as expected

Summary

If you're looking to get into classic Porsche ownership then you can do a lot worse than a Boxster as an affordable and usable gateway. This particular car appears fundamentally sound and while it may have a few blemishes here and there it comes with an impressive service history which is arguably more important than any cosmetic niggles so buy it, use it and enjoy it. 

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