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2004 Boxster S 550 Anniversary Edition
06-22-2019, 09:58 PM
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2004 Boxster S 550 Anniversary Edition - Beautiful and rare find!
Year: 2004
Make: Porsche
Model: Boxster
Cont. Porsche Models: Boxster S
Mileage (numbers only please): 69500
Options (Please check ALL which apply): Airbags, Air Conditioning, Alarm System, Antilock Brakes, Cruise Control, Foglamps, Intermittent Wipers, Leather Seats, Power Brakes, Power Door Locks, Power Steering, Power Windows, Traction Control
Color: GT Silver
VIN: WP0CB29884U660846
Price (no $ sign please): $18900
Private or Dealer Listing: Private Listing
Location (Region): SouthEast
Body Style: Speedster
Transmission Type: Manual - 6 speed
2 or 4 Wheel Drive?: 2 Wheel Drive
Engine Type: Fuel Injection
Stereo System: AM-FM CD
The 550 editions came from the factory fitted with a specially tuned 3.2-liter engine that develops 264hp (7 more hp than a standard Boxster S of the time) with PSM. The 550 Spider also has Porsche’s M030 sports suspension, which means a 10mm lower ride height than the Boxster S, as well as uprated springs and dampers. It also has a 15% quicker gear shift via the factory short shifter, a sports exhaust, and 5mm wheel spacers to give it the perfect stance. 18-inch Carrera with Seal Grey spokes (with 5mm spacers) and colored crests cover aluminum painted 4 piston brake calipers.
The 550 also features litronic headlights with washers, GT Silver painted center console, radio and gauge surround, chrome gauge rings, GT Silver rollover hoops, unique aluminum shifter and handbrake, and a stainless steel tailpipe and unique grill inserts for the rear bumper, both exclusive to the 550 edition. This car is also optioned with the Bose stereo.
The car is in excellent mechanical condition. Oil was just changed at 69,200m with Driven DT40. A picture of the cut open filter is included. Oil came out clean and without any particulates. I also replaced the air filter and flushed the brake fluid. Tires are in excellent condition.
The cosmetic blemishes are limited to vertical scratch dead center of the front bumper and a small scratch on the passenger airbag cover. All of which happened prior to my ownership.
Its 100% stock with the only addition being the Coco Mats which match the interior perfectly. Factory mats also included.
The car has three keys, original window sticker, 550 Spyder edition sales brochure, magazine highlighting the vehicle, Boxster S 550 Edition dealer poster, 986 Bentley repair manual and 101 projects supplement book.
The car is an absolute blast to drive and the totality of the 550 package makes it a truly unique experience. Its hard to find a specialty Porsche these days in this kind of price range.
$18.9k or best offer
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06-23-2019, 08:38 PM
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As far as I'm aware, the clutch and IMS are original. No issues from either. The filter was very clean when cut it open for inspection after changing its oil. I had always planned on putting in the LN Engineering kit when it was time to change the clutch but it's far from needing that. If this car had 40k on it, I would've worried more about it but I'm in the camp that the cars that are driven like they should be are much less of a concern. As a FYI, I was quoted about $2.5k for both the kit and clutch (parts and labor).
Yes, the shift **** and handbrake are original to the car and unique to the 550 edition.
I bought the car in November of last year. Only selling it (and a 955 Turbo) to make room for a Panamera.
Forgot to also mention that PPI's are welcomed and encouraged!
Yes, the shift **** and handbrake are original to the car and unique to the 550 edition.
I bought the car in November of last year. Only selling it (and a 955 Turbo) to make room for a Panamera.
Forgot to also mention that PPI's are welcomed and encouraged!
06-23-2019, 08:59 PM
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Thx. Sent to my girl to see if she likes it. Would feel much better with IMS addressed. I had a 2002 S - fun car. This is nice. She wants a fun stick to roll around in. Would need to pull the carfax. Do you know how many owners and any incidents. Would ideally see longer owner ship vs, 8 months or so.
Not being negative. Just an honest p-car guy.
Not being negative. Just an honest p-car guy.
06-23-2019, 09:18 PM
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No worries, I get it. 8 Months is pretty average for me. I have a very bad habit of shopping for Porsches. This 550 happened to be traded into a BMW dealer an hour away and I drove it hope the same day. If I had the room, I would certainly be keeping it. Very cool semi-collectible car that will not be losing any value.
No accidents, I was the 5th owner. I have the Carfax from when I bought the car if you'd like me to send it to you.
No accidents, I was the 5th owner. I have the Carfax from when I bought the car if you'd like me to send it to you.
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07-02-2019, 09:35 PM
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Thank you! Exactly, my plan had always been to do those when the clutch was ready for replacement. The clutch is just far from needing replacement and there are zero leaks at the RMS, oil shows no sign of IMS issues, I had decided to leave well enough alone until clutch time. Runs like a dream and I make sure to drive it right and get oil moved around when I do take it out.
