Vehicle Description
2004 Porsche Boxster S Convertible
At a time when Porsche products were aging and the 928 was being
phased out, the brand needed something to reinvigorate customers to
consider a Porsche. In a stroke of genius, they looked to the
legendary 550 spyder for inspiration, a mid-engine race car with a
low profile, bulbous hips, and balanced performance. The Boxster
718, combining "boxer" engine and "speedster", was born and has
been a success story ever since its debut in 1996.
For consignment, a 2004 Porsche Boxster with a title verified
99,004 actual miles. Although the 718 has gone through a number of
facelifts, the original design, like so much in the Porsche
lineage, still looks fresh 20 years later. This car was the
recipient of a Covid lockdown fix up with everything from fluids to
brakes to ignition to motor and transmission mounts addressed.
Exterior
You can't go wrong with Arctic Silver Metallic, and it looks great
on this car. The simple front fascia has two straked intake
openings flanking a central grille below a smooth bumper and 996
era headlights. The fenders rise above the hood slightly and create
a shoulder line that flows to the rear, finally waterfalling into
flush mounted tail lights, another smooth bumper, and the now epic
center exit exhaust. Like the 550, the cab is short, and this one
is shaded by a matching hardtop in excellent shape. The canvas top
was removed but comes with the car. The front windshield is steeply
raked and the brake cooling ducts in the rear quarter panel are
wonderfully integrated into the design. The Boxster emblem on the
back is blackened and the 18-inch Porsche wheels look great in
front of red calipers and wearing newer 40 series Z rated tires.
Minor imperfections include a gash low on the body behind a wheel,
a touched up scratch, and the usual scrapes under the chin.
Interior
Porsche exterior designs are special and the same can be argued
about their interiors. Navy Blue leather is a great complement to
the silver exterior and includes silver accents to make an even
stronger bond. The door panels consist of navy leather, black door
pull and armrest, and a curved base of plush lavender carpet. High
backed bucket seats have ample side bolstering and a simple
stitched pattern with some patina and the driver's seat shows just
a bit more age with wrinkles but no rips or blemishes to detract
from their inviting shape. The arched roll bars sit just above the
carpet covered back wall. A standard black steering wheel leads to
the gauge cluster which consists of three overlapping white faced
circles with Boxster font letters and numbers. Like all good sports
cars, the tach is front and center. Quality textured plastic wraps
the entire dash, and the black center stack includes the climate
controls and an AM/FM/CD radio with AUX and USB ports. It flows
into the black center console where the automatic shifter is
mounted in a robust plastic base. Plush lavender low pile carpet
covers the floor and is protected by fitted Porsche carpeted mats.
The trunk and frunk are lined with charcoal carpet and both are
clean.
Drivetrain
A 3.2 liter DOHC flat 6 cylinder engine lives between the seats and
rear axle. It is rated at 256 horsepower, is fuel injected, and
tied to a 5-speed automatic transmission. Power appropriately goes
to the rear wheels where it finds 3.56 gears. Power disc brakes are
at each wheel and they are newer. As mentioned, there are newer
motor mounts, transmission mounts, starter, plugs, and coil
packs.
Undercarriage
Mostly belly pan as is the case with Porsches, and they are intact.
Robust suspension parts are visible as is the bottom of the engine
which sends out dual exhaust a short distance before joining to
exit as one. Independent suspension with MacPherson struts equip
the car front and rear and newer Bilstein struts are onboard. There
is only minimal surface rust to speak of, but metals are discolored
from years of usage. There is some residual oil on the central
belly pan but no leaks were detected.
Drive-Ability
Everything from the interior materials, the fit and finish, the
engine note, smooth shifting, and tight, trademarks of Porsche
quality. The car buzzed onto the test loop with power to spare,
handled like a train on rails, and stopped on a dime.
Ergonomically, you won't find many better, and all functions work
with Stuttgart precision. Everything works as it should and we do
note an active recall listed on the VINDATA report. While Classic
Auto Mall represents that these functions were working at the time
of our test drive, we cannot guarantee these functions will be
working at the time of your purchase.
"There is no substitute" used to be Porsche's marketing campaign
and it still rings true today. There are plenty of fine cars in the
world, but Porsche produces a driver focused quality that's hard to
beat. As we write this, fall is in full swing, and here in the
East, it's some of the best convertible weather with a low sun and
cool air. But the hardtop means you can drive this all year, no
matter where you live! Make this your seasonal spielzeug or daily
it all year! Whatever your intentions, make sure you call the
mall!
WP0CB29874U660398
W-Germany
P-Porsche
0-Passenger Car
C-Boxster
B-3.2L Boxer 6
2-Front Airbags
9-Up To My2009
8-986
7-Check Digit
4-2004
U-Uusikaupunki Valmet Assy Plant
660398-Sequential Unit Number
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collectible vehicles for sale via consignment in a climate
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acres!). The largest single location consignment dealer of classic
and collectible vehicles in the country is located in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, just 1-hour west of Philadelphia off Exit 298 of the
I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. For more information visit
www.classicautomall.com or call us at (888) 227-0914. Contact us
anytime for more information or to come see the vehicle in person.
There is no guarantee of mileage. A $299 Dealer Administrative fee
is not included in the advertised price.
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