Porsche Boxster (986)
Air-Cooled Classic Era, Early Water-Cooled Era

Porsche Boxster (986) For Sale

1997–2004

The 986 is the original Boxster, built from 1997 to 2004 as the mid-engine roadster that helped save Porsche. Its water-cooled flat-sixes grew from 2.5 to the 3.2-litre S, and its balanced chassis still ranks among the sweetest-handling of any era. As the most affordable path into Porsche ownership, clean low-mileage 986s — particularly the S — are beginning to attract genuine collector attention.

Engine
2.5 L Naturally Aspirated Flat-6; 2.7 L Naturally Aspirated Flat-6; 3.2 L Naturally Aspirated Flat-6
Power
201–252 bhp
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
Automatic, Manual
Production
1997–2004
540
For sale
$13,995
Median price
90d trend
175d
Avg days listed
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