2007 Porsche Boxster S

This Boxster S is finished in the rare Colbalt Blue colour, and has several desirable upgrades, including a Carnewal sports exhaust, front and rear diffusers and 19-inch 997 Turbo wheels. It also has sports seats, a Bose stereo system, rear parking sensors and Xenon headlights. Fitted with the desirable and more powerful 3.4-litre flat six engine fitted and is owned by a Porsche Club member who has lavished care on it and kept it garaged. It’s in superb condition and ready to provide a stunning package of summer fun for the lucky next owner.

This is a stunning looking Boxster S whose looks exemplify the brand's philosophy of precision and performance. The exterior is a combination of classic Porsche styling elements and modern design cues that make it stand out in a crowd.

The car's sleek, aerodynamic shape catches your eye, and the curvaceous lines are both sensual and muscular, giving it a dynamic, athletic appearance. From the front, the car's long bonnet and low-slung profile immediately signal its performance credentials. The front grille is relatively small, but the air intakes on either side are much larger, emphasizing the car's focus on engine cooling and performance.

It's our job to point out obvious faults but the Colbalt Blue paint is in superb order and we couldn’t find anything else to say about it. The large five spoke 911 Turbo wheels are in equally fine shape, with no signs of kerbing or lacquer lift.

The car's slim taillights run almost the full width of the car, with the subtle but effective rear spoiler sitting above. This automatically deploys at higher speeds (around 70mph) to provide additional downforce – so the rest of the time you effectively have DRS, for the F1 fans out there.

The exhaust system is centrally mounted, flanked by two chrome tips that add a touch of elegance to the car's sporty character, and of course this one has an aftermarket performance exhaust system fitted.

The canvas hood has some water marks that a good detailing company could probably easily remove, but is otherwise undamaged and in good shape.

The interior is a testament to Porsche’s unwavering commitment to high-quality materials and exceptional craftsmanship, and it’s in remarkably good condition for a car that’s 16 years old. The cockpit exudes luxury and performance, with an eye catching instrument panel which features a large tachometer front and centre.

The centre console houses the climate control system, the Bose stereo, and the HVAC controls. It all looks unmarked and we’re assured that everything works as it should.

The seats in the Boxster S are some of the most comfortable you'll find in any sports car. They're upholstered in high-quality leather and provide excellent support, even during spirited driving. The seats are also power-adjustable, allowing you to find the perfect driving position. There are slight signs of use on the driver’s seat bolster but they’re nothing for a car of this vintage.

The Bose sound system includes six speakers and a subwoofer, which delivers crisp, clear audio even at high volumes.

The Boxster’s roof can be opened or closed in just 12 seconds, allowing you to enjoy the open air when the sun breaks through. When closed it provides excellent insulation from wind and road noise, making the cabin remarkably quiet for a soft top.

The leather wrapped steering wheel features controls for the audio system and cruise control, and is adjustable for both height and reach, allowing you to find the perfect driving position.

The overall fit and finish is excellent. The materials used throughout the cabin are of the highest quality, and every surface feels solid and well-constructed. So well, in fact, that 16 years after it was built it still looks like it could be a year old.

The jacking points have lost their underseal simply as a result of being used, and could do with some wax-based rust preventative coating to keep them happy, but other than that there’s nothing to report from our peeks underneath the Boxster.

One of the only disadvantages of the mid-engined layout is that engine access is rather more tricky than on a front or even a rear engine car, so we can’t tell you how the engine bay looks. But if it’s anything like the rest of the car we’re sure it’ll be lovely. Besides, it doesn’t need another service until next year.

This Boxster comes with a fully stamped service history book, a stack of old invoices, a decent amount of historic MoT certificates and two keys. The current MoT certificate runs until June 23rd this year.

The current owner bought the Porsche in 2018 as a weekend car. It’s always been kept in a garage, properly warmed up when driven, and run exclusively on 99 octane fuel. The owner says:

‘It’s a third car, so hard to justify now with the cost of living increases, which is the reason I’m now putting it up for sale. I bought it from Maundrell, a Porsche Specialist in Oxfordshire.

‘It’s completely original and in excellent condition. I’ve had it serviced by Cotswold Porsche specialists. I’m a Porsche Club member, and the car has full service history, with the next one due in 2024.’

‘The 987 Boxster range are now official Porsche Classics, with their place in Porsche history assured and values that are only likely to rise.’

Cars like this aren’t usually judged on their practicality but this vintage of Boxster is certainly one of the most useable sports cars you can buy. It has a decent amount of luggage space so is just as good for longer trips as it is for B road blasts, and this one has a proper six speed manual gearbox too, so it’s ideal for the enthusiastic driver.

With a full service history, low mileage and in the custody of a Porsche Club owner, this one looks like a great buy at our estimate of £10,000 - £15,000.

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