Porsche Boxster top trim sport touring package w optional paint upgrade cars for sale

Porsche : Boxster Top Trim: Sport Touring Package w/ optional paint upgrade 1997 porsche boxster 1 st yr w rare sport touring pkg nice orig california car

$12,345

Costa Mesa, California

This First-year 1997 Porsche Boxster features the top-level factory trim (Sport Touring package) and is a well-maintained accident-free So. Cal. car. It has been garaged since new, and is super clean throughout, with everything functioning as it should. This German-built (7/’97 production date) vehicle has always been adult driven and has never been raced or abused. For the last 14 years it has been garaged 24/7 unless it was being driven on a fair, sunny day. (It has been driven year-round, never stored, or “wintered-over”) The car runs very well with smooth power delivery, tracks laser-straight, and features superb braking. Everything works as-designed, and the car just passed stringent California Smog testing. Clean Title with CA. registration tags paid through 8/16. Clean Carfax. The mid-engine Boxster is known for its balance and handling, and features a smooth-shifting 5-speed manual transmission and a powerful and flexible 2.5 Liter Fuel-injected, 24-valve DOHC, 201 HP horizontal 6-cylinder engine. This beautiful “Driver’s car” is a joy to drive, looks great, gets compliments on nearly every outing, and never drips or leaks. (except normal A/C condensation moisture). The original price with all options was $50,646 (over $10K in options). Finished in the hard-to-find optional upgrade color, “Arena Red metallic” paint, this car also features the seldom-seen “Sport Touring” package (factory price: $8066) which includes a vast array of thoughtful trim upgrades as well as extensive tech upgrades. (all listed further-on under “factory options”). The striking Porsche factory upgrade 17” “Sport Classic” wheel package is also a very nice and HTF option. Optional Porsche colored-crest hub center caps are also included. These beautiful staggered-width (7” front / 8.5” rear) factory alloy wheels are wrapped with fresh top-of-the-line Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 tires. (205/50/17 up front and meaty 255/40/17 ’s on the rear). This wheel / tire package makes a huge improvement in appearance and handling compared to the standard 16” wheels with 225s at all four corners. This first-year 1997 Boxster includes: All original owner’s manuals & cover / (2) remote keys for locking, ignition, and alarm functions / (1) Valet key / full service history bound in chronological order / and the like-new, never-used spare tire, jack, and tool kit. Original Factory Options List: Graphite Gray Porsche logo floor mats (carpets protected from day one) / Onboard computer / Power Mirrors / CR 210 Radio / Sport Classic 17” wheels / Cruise control / Keyless remote and alarm system / Hi-Fi sound (6 speaker) / CD changer / Plexiglass windstop / Mesh roll-bar inserts / Gauges with aluminum silver faces / Silver painted roll-bar / Gearshift and brake lever in leather/aluminum / Aluminum Boxster logo sill plates / Custom stainless steel exhaust outlet / Platinum gray duct inserts (front) / & nine other unknown option codes. Standard features: Leather seats, steering wheel, and door pulls / Automatic retractable rear spoiler / Tinted Glass / Electric soft-top convertible roof with soft storage cover / Power windows / A/C and heater ventilation system with digital controls, four fan speeds, recirculation setting, and micro filter / Telescoping steering wheel / Tachometer / Fog Lights / ABS Brakes / Dual front impact airbags / Immobilizer / Security system / Power drivers and passenger seats / Armrest with locking storage / Power steering / Cargo area light / Digital clock / Oil level readout on dashboard / Low fuel warning / Door & trunk ajar warning / Remote fuel door release / Remote trunk release (F&R) / 3-point retractable seat belts / Integrated rollover hoops / Zippered behind-seat storage compartment / Carpeted passenger and storage areas / Impact absorbing front and rear alloy bumpers / 15 gallon fuel tank / EPA MPG Est.:19 City 27 Highway Maintenance History: Given a 100,000 mile extended warranty, this car was attended to by the Newport Beach Porsche dealer as necessary, and saw oil changes at twice the recommended frequency for the first 96,600 miles. (roughly every 5000 to 7000 miles with full synthetic oil) The subsequent owner drove it about 20,000 miles over the next 13 years and changed the oil annually (roughly every 1500 miles). Current mileage is just over 116,000. Upon purchasing this car, we addressed its minimal service needs and made some logical upgrades. We also had our local Porsche specialist fully inspect and road-test the car. He recommended a new Bosch mass airflow sensor and a Bosch oxygen sensor to improve air / fuel ratios, and both parts have been replaced and his computer is showing optimal operation. There were no other maintenance issues noted, and all that was recommended were regular fluid changes over the next few years. (documented in service history). Recent Maintenance and upgrades: (most completed this year) New filters (oil, fuel, and air) and fresh synthetic oil / New Bosch Mass Airflow sensor / New Bosch Oxygen sensor / New Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 front tires (Rear Michelin PS2 replaced last year approx. 1500 mi. ago) / New German Haartz “Sonnendeck” convertible top professionally installed / New top-quality Kenwood Excelon KDC-X998 stereo CD head unit was integrated with the Porsche Hi-Fi sound system (includes bluetooth handsfree phone, music streaming and USB inputs). Includes: Remote, all paperwork, Warranty, and removal keys. (original Porsche radio works and is included with the car) / New In-dash speakers installed- top-quality Infinity Kappa 2-way units / New Climate Control LCD-screen (A/C and heater work great!) / New twin Porsche Carrera pop-out cup holders added to dash (in place of second cubby)($600 option in subsequent years) / New Porsche phone cubby replaces console ashtray / New dual USB charging outlets replace cigarette lighter / New rear trunk lifts / VG used R&L Visors installed to address loose vanity mirror covers on original visors. Accessory Items included: NOS (New old stock) Colgan Car Bra in orig. box / New top-rated “Dr. ColorChip” touch-up paint kit / New Microfiber towel to protect rear window from scratches when top is folded down. Consumer Satisfaction / Reliability: The 1997 model year Porsche Boxster tends to earn exceptional user ratings in the range of 4.2-4.5 out of 5 in online user satisfaction reviews, and has been rated as “better than average” in reliability. For the collector / enthusiast who seeks a beautiful well-equipped original first year (1997) German-built, accident-free and rust-free Porsche Boxster in great working order… Look no further! This is a very nice Southern California car which has been exceptionally well cared for by a succession of responsible owners, all residing within 10 miles of the original dealer’s showroom in Newport Beach. Private-party seller Additional photos available upon request. Any questions… Please ask. $500 non-refundable deposit required within 24 Hours via Paypal Remainder payable in cash within 7 days. We are not dealers and do not ship cars or offer financing plans.No warranty, this classic car is in great shape, but is sold "As-is" We are located close to Orange County, CA airport (SNA)… Fly in, and meet us at the local (Costa Mesa) AAA Auto Club office to facilitate transfer of title. Local customers are also welcome to take this beautiful Porsche home!

Trim Top Trim Sport Touring Package w optional paint upgrade