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2003 Porsche Boxster S

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Listed byKennanR
San Diego, CA 9210393,500 milesManual
SoldApr 23, 2026
Sold for$19,000

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Summary
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THIS. is a 2003 Porsche Boxster S, finished in Lapis Blue Metallic with a Metropol Blue soft top and a Graphite Grey interior. - This Boxster features the desirable 6-speed manual transmission.
More details
- YouTube content creator Kennan Rolsen recently reviewed this Porsche, and his video is viewable below. - The attached `Carfax` vehicle history report shows no accidents or mileage discrepancies in this Porsche’s past; it also shows California registrations since new. - According to the window sticker provided in the gallery, notable factory equipment includes 18-inch Turbo Look II wheels, xenon headlights, heated seats, and a Bose sound system with Windstop.
- Notable modifications reported by the seller include an LN Engineering dual row IMS bearing and bearing shaft, an Alpine CDE-HD148BT media receiver, and a Rennline magnetic phone mount. - The 986-generation Boxster S was introduced as a higher-performance variant of Porsche’s entry-level roadster. It featured a larger engine, upgraded brakes, and additional standard equipment compared to the base model.
The Boxster S is recognized among enthusiasts for its balanced handling, mid-engine layout, and open-top driving experience. - Power comes from a 3.2-liter flat-6, rated at 258 horsepower and 228 lb-ft of torque. Output is sent to the rear wheels via a 6-speed manual transmission.
| - Chips around the exterior - Wear and etching on the paint-protection film - Two abrasions on convertible top (1. 3cmx5mm, driver-side; 2cmx3mm, passenger-side) - Curb rash on passenger-side rear wheel; some chips on wheel faces - Some creases on seats; wear on some interior surfaces | Service documentation and a service spreadsheet included in the photo gallery indicate that the following maintenance has been performed: - April 2026 (93,282 miles): Vent line, cut off valve, and change over valve replaced, DME reading performed - February 2026 (92,981 miles): Battery replaced - December 2025 (92,601 miles): Driver-side sunvisor mirror cover replaced - December 2025 (92,588 miles): Engine oil and filter changed - December 2025 (92,545 miles): Fuel level sending unit replaced - August 2025 (92,197 miles): Door lock actuator replaced - May 2025 (91,990 miles): Engine oil and filter changed; pressure relief valve replaced - May 2025 (91,775 miles): Coolant tank bleeder valve O-rings replaced - August 2024 (90,121 miles): Engine oil and filter changed - December 2023 (88,342 miles): Crank sensor replaced - November 2023 (87,988 miles): Engine oil and filter changed - October 2023 (87,632 miles): Front hood struts and canvas patch replaced; wheel balance performed - September 2023 (87,393 miles): A/C recharged, shifter alignment and wheel balanced performed - September 2023 (87,201 miles): Engine replaced, rebuilt, and resealed, upgraded IMS bearing installed, water pump, oil scavenge pump, serpentine belt, AOS, spark plugs, front and rear brake pads and rotors, and rear engine mount and transmission mount replaced, fluid flushed - May 2023 (86,841 miles): Rear tires replaced - May 2023 (86,827 miles): Engine oil and filter changed, coolant tank vent replaced, transmission fluid and differential fluid flushed - April 2023 (86,817 miles): Shifter cables aligned - February 2023 (85,960 miles): Air filter and cabin air filter replaced - October 2022 (84,050 miles): Engine oil and filter changed, front motor mount and rear trailing arms replaced - September 2022 (83,551 miles): Rear swaybar drop links replaced - August 2022 (82,799 miles): Gas cap and sun visor mirror covers replaced - August 2022 (82,546 miles): Convertible top patch installed - June 2022 (80,515 miles): Convertible top rear fabric realigned - June 2022 (80,384 miles): Convertible top alignment performed, brake fluid flushed - April 2022 (78,928 miles): Front tires replaced - March 2022: Battery replaced - April 2021 (76,196 miles): Engine oil and filter changed, catalytic converters reinstalled Additional service history is detailed by documentation pictured in the gallery. | - 1 key - Owner's manuals - Window sticker - Service documentation and spreadsheet - Factory umbrella - Factory radio - Factory tool kit and spare wheel/tire - Porsche car cover | A window sticker is provided in the photo gallery, and a partial list of notable equipment reported by the seller includes: - 18-inch Turbo Look II wheels - Porsche Stability Management (PSM) - Xenon headlights - Power-retractable soft top - Heated seats - Bose sound system with Windstop - CD shelf center console | Notable modifications reported by the seller include: - LN Engineering dual row IMS bearing and bearing shaft - Alpine CDE-HD148BT media receiver - Quick-disconnect adapters added to the rear speaker shelf - Rennline magnetic phone mount | The seller is representing this Boxster S on behalf of the owner, who reportedly acquired it in March 2022 and has added approximately 15,000 miles since.
| - The seller reports that the engine on this 986 was replaced due to a spun rod bearing at approximately 87,000 miles. Documentation shows that the replacement engine came from a 64,000-mile car, and it was rebuilt and upgraded with a dual-row LN Engineering IMS bearing and shaft, new Porsche water pump, oil scavenge pump, seals, and associated hardware. - The seller reports that paint protection film has been applied to the front-facing surfaces of this Boxster.
- Paint meter readings and a DME report can be viewed in the gallery.
Trait
Quantity
Most Recent Sale
Year
425 (16%)
11/5/2026
Color
Lapis Blue Metallic
21 (<1%)
7/29/2026
Transmission
1985 (75%)
11/6/2026
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Listing history

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  • 4/23/2026
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Top Comments
junco Disagree. Documentation is everything. You can buy a cheap one and sort it, or pay more for a sorted one. $19k for a ... View more
CaioRodolfo I actually think it's the other way around. Car's in pretty immaculate shape, has a brand new rebuilt motor with ... View more
KennanR I’m biased, but I disagree. Attrition has hit these cars hard, so finding a manual S, in a good color, WITH this level ... View more
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