Porsche Boxster 2001

S · 986

Year

2001

Mileage

180,000 km

Fuel type

Gasoline

Transmission

Manual

Body type

Convertible

Colour

Red

Drive type

Rear-Wheel Drive

Engine

2,500 cc

Seats

Trim

Generation

986

Source

subito

Region

Imola

Seller

Private seller

Availability

Available

Condition & History

Accident unknown

Repairs unknown

Recall unknown

Inspection unknown

Verification unknown

Used vehicle

What this is worth

Cheaper than 74% of comparable listings

Comparable listings run $15,100 – $42,393.

How the estimate is built

Base price for this model: $26,622
Year: −$1,563
Mileage: −$10,649

Valued

About this car

Highlights

2001 Porsche Boxster S 986, 180 k km, striking red convertible.
185 kW (252 hp) 2.5 L engine, 6‑speed manual, rear‑wheel drive.
Fresh IMS upgrade, new clutch, new oil pump, radiators cleaned, semi‑axles revised, new blue covers.
14,000 € worth of recent work already performed – ready for immediate driving.
Authentic Porsche parts, excellent condition, low mileage for a 2001 model.

Options

IMS upgrade
New clutch
New oil pump
Radiators cleaned
Semi‑axles revised
New blue covers

Vehicle History

14,000 € of recent maintenance: major service, IMS, clutch, oil pump, etc.
No accident or recall reported.

Why Choose This Vehicle?

A proven Porsche roadster with recent major maintenance, low mileage for its age, and a head‑turning red finish – perfect for those who want classic performance with modern reliability.

Location: Imola, Italy

2001 Porsche Boxster: what owners report

A handful of US owners report intermediate-shaft (IMS) bearing failures on 2001-2003 cars, the top problems listed for the model; the 2001 and 2003 entries average about $14,000 to repair.2001–2003
A German press buying guide warns that first-generation cars can lose oil through crankshaft seals and may suffer cylinder or piston damage, with the larger S engines more prone than the smaller ones.1997–2004
The same guide lists clouding headlights, cracking plastic rear windows and occasional roof-mechanism faults on the first-generation car.1997–2004
Running costs are high: German press calls parts expensive, and two Cars.com reviewers of 2006 cars mention replacing brakes, a water pump and rear springs.1997–2006

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