Porsche 986 Boxster

The vehicle in detail

The possibility of open driving pleasure, breathtaking in every detail. The facelift version of model year 2003 can be recognized by bumpers with more aerodynamics and air intakes, bright headlights with white flashing lights, electric opening of the luggage compartments, a glove compartment, glass rear window, other spoiler and exhaust. The latter sounds significantly better than its predecessor. The suspension and suspension are taken from the old S version. In terms of torque and acceleration, these two engines are similar. The sought-after three-spoke steering wheel became standard, in this case with shift paddles for the 5-speed Tiptronic automatic. The buttons next to the infotainment have been repositioned and everything feels better quality than with the first generation.

In the option list we find things like a Premium Sound system from Harmann, differential, Climate Control with air conditioning, xenon headlights, electrically adjustable backrests, windows and mirrors, CDR 23 radio with CD player, windshield, side airbags, stronger battery and starter motor, spare wheel, storage compartment behind the front seats and Porsche Stability Management [PSM]. Later there are other taillights [LED], aluminum entry frames, velour mats and an extensive infotaiment system [including DAB radio, Bluetooth phone, Spotify, Apple CarPlay l Android Auto and Aux jack] mounted. Everything is functioning properly.

This Porsche already rolled off the tyre in September 2002 at the pre-production facility in Finland [Uusikaupunki], while the introduction did not take place until November. It was shipped to Japan: a country full of car enthusiasts, where a left-hand-drive Porsche is seen as an expensive status object. They take exceptional care of this, through conditioned indoor installation, frequent maintenance and premium fuel. In this case, the documentation is very complete, although we have not (yet) invested time to decipher the Japanese texts. In any case, the counter position is logically explainable. Under the heading ‘documents’ on our website you will find detailed photos of the history.