Used 1997 PorscheBoxster Base Rear-wheel Drive

Located at
Anderson Ford of Grand Island
    Odometer
    96,800 miles
    Fuel Economy
    19/27 MPG City/Hwy
    Transmission
    Manual
    Drivetrain
    Rear-wheel Drive
    Engine
    Flat 6 Cylinder Engine
    VIN
    WP0CA2986VS622919
    Stock Number
    2004016Z
    Porsche Boxster

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    Included Packages & Accessories

    • 2.5L DOHC EFI water-cooled 24-valve flat 6 cyl engine
    • Variable valve timing system
    • Rear wheel drive
    • 120 Amp Alternator
    • Fully integrated electronic ignition
    • Independent 4-wheel MacPherson strut suspension w/aluminum alloy control arms
    • Front/rear stabilizer bars
    • Force-sensitive pwr-assisted rack & pinion steering
    • 4-wheel vented disc brakes w/4-piston fixed light alloy calipers
    • 15.3 gallon fuel tank
    • Stainless Steel Exhaust
    • Pwr black cloth convertible top
    • Integrated roll bar
    • Energy-absorbing light-alloy bumpers
    • Integrated front fog lights
    • REAR FOG LIGHT
    • Dual body-color pwr heated mirrors
    • Tinted glass w/graduated tint windshield
    • Windshield wipers w/heated washer nozzles
    • Backlit analog instrumentation-inc: speedometer, tachometer, trip odometer, fuel/oil level/temp gauges
    • Pwr windows
    • Central locking system w/immobilizer system
    • Automatic climate control system w/particle filter
    • Windshield antenna
    • Interior lighting w/delayed shutoff
    • Lockable storage compartment behind brake lever
    • Fleece-lined front/rear luggage compartments
    • Luggage net in front trunk
    • Driver & front passenger air bags
    • Energy absorbing bumpers

    Detailed Specifications

    • 2 Door
    • 4-wheel ABS Brakes
    • AM/FM stereo
    • Aluminum spare wheel rim
    • Anti-theft alarm system
    • Audio system security
    • Auxilliary engine cooler
    • Auxilliary transmission cooler
    • Body-colored bumpers
    • Cassette player
    • Center Console: Full with covered storage
    • Clock: Analog
    • Coil front spring
    • Coil rear spring
    • Curb weight: 2,756 lbs.
    • Diameter of tires: 16.0"
    • Door pockets: Driver and passenger
    • Driver airbag
    • Dual vanity mirrors
    • Engine immobilizer
    • Four-wheel Independent Suspension
    • Front Head Room: 36.5"
    • Front Leg Room: 44.0"
    • Front Ventilated disc brakes
    • Front and rear suspension stabilizer bars
    • Front fog/driving lights
    • Front sport seat
    • Fuel Capacity: 15.0 gal.
    • Fuel Consumption: City: 19 mpg
    • Fuel Consumption: Highway: 27 mpg
    • Fuel Type: Premium unleaded
    • Halogen aero-composite headlights
    • Independent front suspension classification
    • Independent rear suspension
    • Instrumentation: Low fuel level
    • Leather seat upholstery
    • Manual front air conditioning
    • Max cargo capacity: 9 cu.ft.
    • Multi-link rear suspension
    • One 12V DC power outlet
    • Other steering wheel trim
    • Overall Length: 169.9"
    • Overall Width: 70.0"
    • Overall height: 50.8"
    • Passenger Airbag
    • Power Rear Spoiler
    • Power convertible roof
    • Power door locks
    • Power remote driver mirror adjustment
    • Power remote passenger mirror adjustment
    • Power steering
    • Power windows
    • Privacy glass: Light
    • Rear Stabilizer Bar: Regular
    • Regular front stabilizer bar
    • Silver aluminum rims
    • Spare Tire Mount Location: Inside
    • Strut front suspension
    • Suspension class: Regular
    • Tachometer
    • Telescopic steering wheel
    • Tires: Prefix: P
    • Tires: Profile: 50
    • Tires: Speed Rating: Z
    • Tires: Width: 225 mm
    • Total Number of Speakers: 6
    • Type of tires: Performance AS
    • Vehicle Emissions: Federal
    • Wheelbase: 95.1"
    • Window grid antenna

    Dealer Notes

    This 1997 Porsche Boxster Base is a great choice! Check out the following:

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    Comfort

    • Leather seat upholstery - superior sitting. There's more class in the cabin with leather seat upholstery. The leather material is luxurious to the touch, offers a distinctive look, and is easy to clean. Put a little luxury behind you with leather seat upholstery.
    • Power reclining driver seat - Lean back. Gain some space between you and the wheel with power reclining driver seat. It lets you adjust the angle of the seatback at the touch of a button for added comfort while you're driving, or for a more comfortable rest while you're pulled over. Settle in, with power reclining driver seat.
    • Manual telescopic steering wheel - Easy to fit in. The most comfortable position for your steering wheel while you drive can mean having to squeeze past it to get in and out of the vehicle. With the manual telescopic steering wheel, you can find the perfect position for all situations.

    Exterior and Appearance

    • Power convertible roof - Opening up is easy to do. With the touch of a button your power convertible roof retracts so you can have the top-down-fun you want without all the work. When you want it up, just press the button again. So if the weather changes during your drive, you can, too, with the power convertible roof.
    • Power rear spoiler - Performs responsively. The faster you go, the more stabilization you need. When you're going slow, you want higher efficiency. Get them both with the power rear spoiler. At lower speeds it sits closer to the body of your vehicle to decrease the amount of drag, then automatically raises to deflect air upwards for added stabilization and improved handling at higher speeds. Whatever your speed is, the power rear spoiler is perfect for it.
    • Performance all-season tires - built to handle it all. Performance all-season tires keep the fun going year-round. They provide superior traction and handling to conventional all-season tires, while maintaining better traction in rain and light snow than performance tires. Have your fun in the sun, and sleet, and rain...with performance all-season tires.

    Powertrain and Mechanical

    • Variable valve timing - Change your output. There are a lot of variables in your drive, so why should your engine always operate the same? With variable valve timing, the engine is efficient at both low and high RPM's, so you get better fuel efficiency, cleaner emissions and improved performance. Variable valve timing provides a better drive, every time.
    • Performance with punch. A DOHC valvetrain produces more power and runs at a higher speed than standard OHV engines so you can get where you're going faster.

    Safety and Security

    • Ignition immobilizer - Theft is a non-starter. You can feel more secure about your vehicle being there when you come back. Ignition immobilizer is a passive security system consisting of a transmitter in the ignition key and a sensor located in the vehicle. If both are not present or do not recognize each other, the vehicle will not start. Ignition immobilizer a sure-fire way to prevent the theft of your vehicle.
    • The combination of seatbelt and airbags greatly reduce the possibility of serious injury occupants may sustain in the event of a crash, compared to a vehicle without airbags.

    Call 308-384-1700 to schedule a test drive today.

    KBB.com Consumer Reviews

    Kelley Blue Book - KBB.com
    Overall4.7Out of 5
    • Best Sports Car for the Money

      By Dan on 5/5/2026 2:11:03 AM

      5.0
      I've been driving manual transmission cars for 53 years, and I've owned a few pretend sports cars, e.g., BMW 318i, Toyota Celica, Nissan 300ZX, but the Boxster was the first true performance car I ever bought and I've now owned 2 of them. For 18 years I owned a 1998 Boxster base model, and for 6 years I've owned a 2002 Boxster S model. They've both been great cars, but if you value performance over economy in cars, when buying a Porsche always buy the "S" model when possible. Here's what you get: Performance: I do not believe there is a better handling or better balanced car under $150,000 than the Boxster and its brother, the Cayman. It's like driving a go-cart on steroids, only far more comfortable. It whips around corners like it's on rails. The sound of its flat six hitting 5500 to 6900 RPMs is perhaps one of the most beautiful sounds you will ever experience if you like a performance car. 0 to 60 in 6.7 seconds for the 1998 Boxster 5 speed manual transmission was fast enough for me, but 0 to 60 in 5.7 for the 6 speed manual transmission 2002 Boxster S I now own is definitely faster and you'll appreciate the difference. The analog nature of these older Boxsters make them a joy to drive. Is it as fast an a 911? No. But it is better balanced with a mid-engine, and for most a 986 Boxster S is fast enough since 250 HP is more than enough for a car of its relatively light weight. Comfort: A Boxster rides smooth enough for a performance car. Drive a 20 to 25 year old Corvette for comparison. You'll appreciate the difference in comfort, and you'll note the difference on quality of build. I loved my old 1998 Boxster base model and felt great in it, but I'll admit sitting so low to the ground in my 2002 Boxster S is a little more taxing on my lower back now that I am 68 years old. Is it as comfortable as my 2024 Porsche Macan S? No, not really close. But they are very different cars, and an SUV should be more comfortable than a 2 seat sports car. Maintenance: I was too frugal with my 1998 Boxster base model and had only the most basic maintenance performed on it during the 18 years I owned it, only replacing the oil, batteries, brake pads, and tires as needed. Other than that, I had the clutch, O2 sensors, brake rotors, the canvas top, spark plugs, and the serpentine belt replaced in the process of placing 130,000 miles on it. Probably spent only $3000 in maintenance and repairs over 18 years of ownership. Never had a problem, but had it not been totaled by a poor driver that hit it, someone would have bought it from me and been the victim of a lot of deferred maintenance. Now my 2002 Boxster S I bought 18 years old from its second owner, that car is a different story. It was a well maintained car. The second owner had a major overhaul performed on it at 50,000 miles--IMS bearing, clutch, air-oil separator, spark plugs, ignition coils, water pump, drive belt, rotors, and all fluids replaced plus new tires. That was a $9363 repair/maintenance cost. Previous records show another $3000 spent on maintenance. So that car had cost well over $12,000 in maintenance in its first 18 years of life. In the 6 years and 35,000 miles I've put on it, and not counting routine 5000 mile oil changes, I had to replace the front struts ($2500), rear pads (did it myself), and I've replaced all fluids. Unfortunately, now at 98.000 miles, my 2nd gear synchronizer gear is shot so I'll need a refurbished transmission and that's going to cost me at least $6000 more. But since the car cost me only $13,500 (it was $56,000 new in 2002), I'm OK with that expensive repair. Besides, I'm tired of shifting from 1st to 3rd; just not as much fun when I want to romp on that flat 6. Overall: Most performance car for the money. Just be sure to buy one with good maintenance records and replace the IMS bearing (small chance of failure, but why take the gamble)? Buy an old 986 and see if this review is accurate. I'm even considering buying another base 986 largely out of nostalgia for my old 1998 Boxster. I've owned 4 Porsches--2 Macan S models and 2 Boxsters. There is no better car for the money than a Porsche if you prize performance but also want a car you can drive to work every day.
    • Great Car

      By Frustrated Biker on 2/11/2026 5:30:40 PM

      5.0
      I bought this car in 2016. Like most people I got nervous about the IMS bearing. Had it replaced. The mechanic said there was nothing wrong with the original bearing in the car. Just allowed me to sleep at night! Have had to do very little to this car since I’ve owned it. It is now 2026 and I’m still driving it. Everyone worries about mileage. If you don’t drive a car you’re going to have mechanical issues. I have 83,000 miles on mine and I don’t expect to have any problems. No problems to this point.
    • 25 yrs awarded safety , no need for smog test

      By Porsche Boxster on 4/20/2025 1:41:29 PM

      5.0
      Majority parts and midnight dark blue paint color are original. Spent $6,000 to customized leather seats with Porsche seal and vinyl top cover. 25 years awarded with no need for smog test passing, I.e. SAFE Car. I have original record when this was purchased. One tailgate light has cracke ( cost aftermarket $250 to replace. Battery replaced April 2025. Tires maintained and recorded at Discount Tires. Manual and automatic shift. Out of country for 6 months every year keeps it on low mileage. Chips on paint but repairable.original manual and operations booklet available . Change oil , tire replacement etc receipts are available. This car is my 3rd European car with less usage. Ready for a new owner coz I have grandson who needs bigger car.