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2002 Porsche Boxster Navigation Heated Seats 86k. Clean Car Runs Nice No Reserve on 2040-cars

Year:2002 Mileage:86008 Color:
Location:

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

HELLO AGAIN FELLOW E-BAYERS

 
WE ARE PROUD TO PRESENT ANOTHER BEAUTIFUL,CLEAN AND NICE RUNNING VEHICLE.
 
HARD TO FIND IN THIS CLEAN CONDITION
AND WITH SUCH A LOW MILES!!!
 
    2002 PORSCHE BOXSTER
 
6 CYL 2.7L. GASOLINE ENGINE
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WITH TIPTRONIC
REAR WHEEL DRIVE 
HEATED SEATS
NAVIGATION SYSTEM
IT HAS ONLY 86K.+ ACTUAL MILES
 
THIS VEHICLE RUNS AND LOOKS AMAZAING
CLEAN TITLE
NO ACCIDENTS
with some service records on file
IT'S TIGHT, CLEAN AND POWERFUL 
IT RUNS AND DRIVES GREAT 
 
NO RESERVE AUCTION
Great condition anywise. It seems to be regularly maintained.
Clean vehicle all the way through. Very well taken care of due to the fact that is so clean.
 This is not the average class luxurious early 2000's convertibles. This unit has some pretty good options for the year.
We did test drove the vehicle to make sure it don’t have any engine, transmission or safety issues.
******It is ready to go!****** You'd love this vehicle!!!!
The vehicle has clean title and it checks out excellent. So feel confident and don’t miss out on this great deal!
We are a wholesale dealer registered in the state of NV and our prices are always very low.
So don’t miss your chance to own this great vehicle for less money TODAY!!!
 
COPY OF THE CURRENT CLEAN CARFAX IS
AVAILABLE TO BE VIEWED IN THIS LISTING BELLOW.
 
Exterior:
 
 
The exterior of this car is in great condition as well.
The vehicle has been freshly detailed and the paint has a great shine.
The few little things that needs attention in the exterior are - some rock chips and scratches, 
few door dings, slight dents, paint oxidation, undercarriage rust here and there (IF ANY). 
Pretty normal stuff for a 11 years old vehicle with 86k.+ miles.
We don't guarantee vehicle paint / any repaint panels or body in the past (IF ANY). 
Overall the body is straight and clean. We tried to describe all the flaws in the exterior in the best way we can,
plus its all been pictured. Once again nothing major. We took detailed photos so you can get an idea, what do we mean.
We couldn’t find anything else that'll catch our attention. Please look carefully at all photos.
What you see is what you get.
 
 
Interior:
 
 
The inside of this unit is still in good condition as well. The few things that need attention in this car's interior are -
some normal interior wear for 86k.+ miles 11 years old vehicle. The vehicle comes with 1 OEM key.
Owner manual book(s) is/are not presented in this vehicle. Please, look carefully at all the photos.
We believe that this is a non-smoker / pet vehicle, but we wont guarantee it.
 
What you see is what you get.
 
Mechanics:
 
This unit is very sound. The motor runs strong and the transmission shifts as supposed to. 
We could not locate any current leaks in this vehicle. Everything in the car is working just fine.
The power soft convetible top is operating properly. Heated seats are working just fine.
All the tires are in used-average condition as you can see in pictures. The spare tire is ok. 
The A/C is ice cold and as well the heater is really hot. No vibrations of any kind. 
Strong and smooth brakes. With so much power this vehicle is ready to go!
Everything works in this gorgeous vehicle!!!
What you see is what you get.
 

CLOSE TO 120 PICTURES

OF THIS VEHICLE ARE

AVAILABLE IN THE LISTING!!!

ENJOY :)))

 
IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO SEE ALL THE PICTURES
FOR SOME REASON, PLEASE CLICK ON THE LINK BELLOW
AND IT WILL TAKE TO THE DIRECT PICTURES GALLERY FOR THIS VEHICLE.
 
http://menubg.com/menubg_gal/main.php?g2_itemId=436466
 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 













































































































CARFAX Vehicle History Report
2002 PORSCHE BOXSTER
VIN: WP0CA29842U624894
CONVERTIBLE
2.7L H6 FI
REAR WHEEL DRIVE
Standard Equipment | Safety Options
Standard Equipment
Power Windows, Power Steering, Air Conditioning, AM / FM Cassette, Power Brakes, 6-digit Odometer
Safety Options
4 wheel ABS, Dual air bags front and sides/active (manual) belts
 
No accident/damage reported
No accident / damage reported to CARFAX
3 or more previous owners
5Previous owners
Service information available
4Service records available
Registered as a personal vehicle
Types of owners: Personal lease, Personal
Last reported odometer reading/mileage
Last reported odometer reading
CARFAX Price Adjustment
$1,510 Above retail book value
Just say, Show Me the CARFAX!

 

Ownership History

The number of owners is estimated
Owners 1-3 Owner 4 Owner 5
Year purchased 2002  2009  2009 
Type of owner See Details Personal Personal
Estimated length of ownership 6 yrs. 8 mo.  7 months  3 yrs. 10 mo. 
Owned in the following states/provinces Florida, California  California  California 
Estimated miles driven per year See Details  ---  8,516/yr 
Last reported odometer reading 46,720  46,741  85,030 

Title History

CARFAX guarantees the information in this section
Owners 1-3 Owner 4 Owner 5
Salvage | Junk | Rebuilt | Fire | Flood | Hail | Lemon Guaranteed
No Problem
Guaranteed
No Problem
Guaranteed
No Problem
Not Actual Mileage | Exceeds Mechanical Limits Guaranteed
No Problem
Guaranteed
No Problem
Guaranteed
No Problem
GUARANTEED - None of these major title problems were reported by a state Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). If you find that any of these title problems were reported by a DMV and not included in this report, CARFAX will buy this vehicle back. Register | View Terms | View Certificate

Additional History

Not all accidents / issues are reported to CARFAX
Owners 1-3 Owner 4 Owner 5
Total Loss
No total loss reported to CARFAX.
No Issues Reported
No Issues Reported
No Issues Reported
Structural Damage
No structural damage reported to CARFAX.
No Issues Reported
No Issues Reported
No Issues Reported
Airbag Deployment
No airbag deployment reported to CARFAX.
No Issues Reported
No Issues Reported
No Issues Reported
Odometer Check
No indication of an odometer rollback.
No Issues Indicated
No Issues Indicated
No Issues Indicated
Accident / Damage
No accidents or damage reported to CARFAX.
No Issues Reported
No Issues Reported
No Issues Reported
Manufacturer Recall
Check with an authorized Porsche dealer for any open recalls.
No Recalls Reported
No Recalls Reported
No Recalls Reported
Basic Warranty
Original warranty estimated to have expired.
Warranty
Expired
Warranty
Expired
Warranty
Expired

Detailed History

Owner 1
Purchased: 2002
Type: Personal lease
Where: Florida
Est. miles/year: 7,259/yr
Est. length owned: 7/26/02 - 4/14/06
(3 yrs. 8 mo.)
Low mileage! This owner drove less than the industry average of 15,000 miles per year.
Date: Mileage: Source: Comments:
05/21/2002   17   Service Facility   Pre-delivery inspection completed
Washed/detailed
07/26/2002     Florida
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Lisle, IL
Title #0086060407  
Title issued or updated
First owner reported
Titled or registered as personal lease vehicle
Loan or lien reported
  • Two states? Vehicle leasing companies often title a car in one state but register it to be driven in another.
07/29/2002   19   Service Facility   Vehicle serviced
08/05/2002   43   Florida
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Lisle, IL
Title #0086116683  
Title issued or updated
Titled or registered as personal lease vehicle
Loan or lien reported
07/29/2003   10,349   Service Facility   Vehicle serviced
11/13/2003     Florida
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Spring Hill, FL
Title #0086116683  
Registration issued or renewed
Titled or registered as personal lease vehicle
Loan or lien reported
Vehicle color noted as Silver
11/08/2004     Florida
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Spring Hill, FL
Title #0086116683  
Registration issued or renewed
Titled or registered as personal lease vehicle
Loan or lien reported
Vehicle color noted as Silver
11/28/2005     Florida
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Spring Hill, FL
Title #0086116683  
Registration issued or renewed
Titled or registered as personal lease vehicle
Loan or lien reported
Registration updated when owner moved
the vehicle to a new location
Vehicle color noted as Silver
01/31/2006   23,150   Florida
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Spring Hill, FL  
Odometer reading reported
02/13/2006     Florida
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Spring Hill, FL
Title #0086116683  
Title issued or updated
Loan or lien reported
Owner purchased from leasing company
04/14/2006   27,027   Ferman Nissan Of Tampa
Tampa, FL
fermanauto.com  
Pre-delivery inspection completed
Washed/detailed
04/14/2006   27,031   Dealer Inventory   Vehicle offered for sale
04/14/2006     Florida
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Spring Hill, FL
Title #0086116683  
Title issued or updated
06/19/2006     Ferman Automotive Group
Greater Tampa Bay Area, FL
fermanauto.com  
Vehicle sold
 
Owner 2
Purchased: 2006
Type: Personal
Where: California
Est. miles/year: 7,597/yr
Est. length owned: 7/1/06 - 10/24/08
(2 yrs. 3 mo.)
Low mileage! This owner drove less than the industry average of 15,000 miles per year.
Date: Mileage: Source: Comments:
07/01/2006     California
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Santa Monica, CA  
Title issued or updated
New owner reported
07/28/2006   27,391   California
Inspection Station  
Passed emissions inspection
06/16/2008   41,733   California
Inspection Station  
Passed emissions inspection
10/24/2008     California
Inspection Station  
Passed emissions inspection
 
Owner 3
Purchased: 2008
Type: Personal
Where: California
Est. length owned: 10/24/08 - 4/23/09
(5 months)
Date: Mileage: Source: Comments:
10/24/2008   45,142   California
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Culver City, CA  
Odometer reading reported
10/27/2008     California
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Culver City, CA  
Title issued or updated
New owner reported
04/10/2009   46,713   California
Inspection Station
Culver City, CA  
Passed emissions inspection
04/23/2009   46,719   Online Listing   Vehicle offered for sale
04/28/2009   46,720   Online Listing   Vehicle offered for sale
 
Owner 4
Purchased: 2009
Type: Personal
Where: California
Est. length owned: 5/4/09 - 12/31/09
(7 months)
Date: Mileage: Source: Comments:
05/04/2009   46,741   California
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Manhattan Beach, CA  
Odometer reading reported
05/18/2009     California
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Manhattan Beach, CA  
Title issued or updated
New owner reported
 
Owner 5
Purchased: 2009
Type: Personal
Where: California
Est. miles/year: 8,516/yr
Est. length owned: 12/31/09 - present
(3 yrs. 10 mo.)
Low mileage! This owner drove less than the industry average of 15,000 miles per year.
Date: Mileage: Source: Comments:
12/31/2009   55,071   California
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Los Angeles, CA  
Odometer reading reported
01/07/2010     California
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Los Angeles, CA  
Title issued or updated
New owner reported
04/12/2010     California
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Venice, CA  
Registration updated when owner moved
the vehicle to a new location
07/09/2011   73,246   California
Inspection Station
Venice, CA  
Passed emissions inspection
07/07/2013   85,030   California
Inspection Station
Santa Monica, CA  
Passed emissions inspection

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IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS,
PLEASE CALL JOEY AT 702 576 4276
OR ME EMAIL AT: joey.bow@hotmail.com
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PLEASE, BE ADVISED THAT IF YOU PURCHASE THIS ITEM LEGALLY
THROUGH EBAY AND FOR SOME REASON YOU BACK UP ON THE DEAL,
YOU WILL BE CHARGED $190.00 CANCELLATION FEE.
YOU WILL HAVE TO PAY THIS WITHIN 24 HOURS OF CANCELLATION TIME.
IF YOU FAIL TO DO THAT, FURTHER LEGAL ACTION WILL BE TAKEN
AND THIRD PARTY LEGAL HELP WILL BE INVOLVED IN THIS MATTER. NO EXCEPTIONS !!!
 
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WE DO NOT ACCEPT PAYMENT BY PAY PAL FOR THE FINAL PAYMENT /
REMANING BALANCE. PAY PAL IS ONLY ACCEPTED FOR THE $500.00
NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT DUE WITHIN 48 HRS OF AUCTION ENDING.
 FOR THE FINAL PAYMENT / REMANING BALANCE IN FULL
WE ACCEPT CERTIFIED BANK CASHIERS CHECK MADE OUT TO "CERTIFIED AUTO LLC",
CERTIFIED BANK WIRE TRANSFER OR CASH IN PERSON !!!
 
 
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PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT ALL
LOCAL CUSTOMERS WILL BE CHARGED ADDITIONAL:
8.1% NV SALES TAX,
$250.00 - DOCUMENTATION FEE,
$28.25 - TITLE FEE,
$25.00 - SMOG CHECK FEE ON THE TOP OF THE SALE PRICE !!! ~~~~~~~~~~
OUR OUT OF STATE CUSTOMERS WILL BE CHARGED ONLY
$190.00 - DOCUMENTATION FEE ON THE TOP OF THE SALE PRICE !!!
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NO EXCEPTIONS !!!
 
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BIDDERS WITH ZERO (0) FEEDBACK, PLEASE CONTACT JOEY AT 702  576 4276
OR VIA EMAIL: joey.bow@hotmail.com, BEFORE PLACING A BID.
OTHERWISE YOUR BID/S WILL BE CANCELED.
THANK YOU !!!
 
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WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO END THIS AUCTION AT ANYTIME,
IF VEHICLE IS SOLD OUTSIDE OF EBAY TO A THIRD PARTY
NOT CONNECTED WITH THE EBAY AUCTION FOR THAT VEHICLE !!!
 
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IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS,
PLEASE CALL JOEY AT 702 576 4276
OR ME EMAIL AT: joey.bow@hotmail.com
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PLEASE READ AND REMEMBER:
 
OUR COMPANY OR ANY INDIVIDUAL EMPLOYEE OF OUR COMPANY – 
CERTIFIED AUTO LLC, IS NOT GOING TO PAY OR BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGES
OR REPAIRS DONE ON/TO THIS VEHICLE ONCE RECEIVED FROM ITS NEW OWNER(S)!!!
 
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COPY OF THE CURRENT CLEAN CARFAX REPORT FOR
THIS VEHICLE IS AVAILABLE UPON DEMAND ONLY.
PLEASE, IF REQUESTING A COPY OF THE CARFAX,
PROVIDE US WITH VALID EMAIL ADDRESS OR FAX NUMBER,
SO WE CAN SEND IT TO YOU.
 
THANK YOU
 
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You are buying a pre-owned vehicle in great condition.
What you see is what you get. We don’t sell brand new vehicles.
You should expect the vehicle to have some normal interior wear,
stains or scratches or cracks here and there. Also some normal scratches, door
dings or small rock dents and some road debris chips here and there.
There is two types of used vehicles - Clean Pre-owned used
vehicle and used and abused junk vehicle. This one is the first type -
Clean Used Pre-owned vehicle. The vehicle might have few miles
more than what’s listed, because of test drives with customers
or other business reasons.  Bid with confidence and don’t miss your chance.
Please, read our feedback, if you doubt our honesty. Thank you for your time.
 
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WARNING
 
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY:
 
ALL INSPECTIONS MUST BE DONE BEFORE THE AUCTION ENDS,
NO EXCEPTIONS! IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE BUYER TO HAVE
THOROUGHLY INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND TO HAVE SATISFIED
HIMSELF OR HERSELF AS TO THE CONDITION AND VALUE
AND TO BID BASED UPON THAT JUDGMENT SOLELY. THE SELLER SHALL
AND WILL MAKE EVERY REASONABLE EFFORT TO DISCLOSE
ANY KNOWN DEFECTS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS VEHICLE AT
THE TIME OF LISTING AND AT THE BUYER'S REQUEST
PRIOR TO THE CLOSE OF SALE. SELLER ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY
FOR ANY REPAIRS NEEDED AFTER THE VEHICLE IS DELIVERED.
ALL SALES ARE FINAL. BY PLACING A BID ON THIS VEHICLE YOU
ARE ENTERING INTO A LEGAL AND BINDING CONTRACT TO
PURCHASE THE ABOVE-DESCRIBED VEHICLE. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT
TO CANCEL ALL EXISTING BIDS AND END THE AUCTION EARLY
SHOULD THE ITEM NO LONGER BE AVAILABLE FOR SALE.
PLEASE EMAIL US WITH ANY SPECIFIC QUESTIONS.
BECAUSE WE ARE LICENSED USED CARS DEALER IN
THE STATE OF NEVADA LIC#:39194. SOME OF THE TITLES MIGHT
NOT BE AVAILABLE FOR IMMEDIATE PICK BY THE CUSTOMERS
AT TIME OF THE VEHICLE PICK UP, THATS WHY WE WILL MAIL
THE TITLE AS SOONEST WE RECIEVE IT FROM THE PREVIOUS OWNER /
BANK OR A LIEN HOLDER. THANK YOU. BUYER PAYS FOR SHIPPING UNLESS
THERE IS A WRITTEN AGREEMENT BETWEEN SELLER AND BUYER.
 A $500 NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT IS DUE WHITHIN 48 HOURS
OF THE END OF THE AUCTION THROUGH PAYPAL.
THE REST OF THE BALANCE MUST BE PAID WITHIN 7 DAYS
WITH A CASHIERS CHECK, WIRE TRANSFER OR CASH.
OUT OF STATE BUYERS ARE RESPONSIBLE TO PAY SALES TAX
AND REGISTRATION IN THEIR OWN STATE. AS A LICENSED DEALERSHIP
WE WILL COLLECT SALES TAX, SMOG FEE, TITLE FEE
AND DOCUMENTATION FEE FROM NEVADA RESIDENTS.
NO MONTHLY PAYMENTS!!!! PLEASE REMEMBER YOU ARE BIDDING ON A
USED CAR THEREFORE IT WILL HAVE SOME WEAR DUE TO AGE
AND USE. DO NOT BID IF YOU DON'T HAVE THE MONEY OR LOAN APPROVED
AND ONLY BID IF YOU INTEND TO BUY, SERIOUS BIDDERS ONLY.
YOUR BID IS YOUR CONTRACT, ANYONE WHO BACKS OUT WILL
BE REPORTED TO EBAY, GIVEN AN UNPAID STRIKE AND LEGAL
ACTIONS WILL BE TAKEN! EBAY IS NOT A GAME.
BID WITH CONFIDENCE AND CHECK OUR FEEDBACK.
 
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Be advised, this is a used vehicle, and as such,
it may have or develop issues or problems at any moment. It is likely not perfect.
We can't guarantee that I described every physical and internal defect or flaw.
The vehicle is sold as-is, where-is, with no warranty expressed or implied.
Please don't have unreasonable expectations that this is a new car.
The auction could be canceled at any time,
for any reason deemed by the seller.
All information described above is based on the condition
of the car when the ad was written.
Please feel free to contact us via email if you would like to
see the vehicle prior to bidding. We only ask that you not wait until
the last day of the auction, and please follow through on your appointment.
Your bid is your agreement to purchase the vehicle, not
to come and look at it and then decide.
You have ten days to do that before the end of the auction.
We've done my very best to
describe the vehicle as honestly as possible.
We don't know everything about the vehicle's condition
and don't claim to. We didn't go
over every inch of the car inside and out,
but tried to accurately describe the major points.
The vehicle has been described as
accurately as we know of its condition at the time of the auction.
The information listed in the auction is subject to unintentional
error. We know of no reason why you couldn't drive it anywhere,
but of course cannot make any guarantees.
 
AGAIN:
 
 WE ARE NOT GOING TO BE RESPONSIBLE OR PAY FOR ANY DAMAGES
OR REPAIRS DONE ON/TO THIS VEHICLE ONCE IT’S RECEIVED FROM THE NEW OWNER!!!!
 
Thank you.
 
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FEEL FREE TO CALL US WITH ANY QUESTIONS AT 702 576 4276.
PLEASE, DO NOT BID IF YOU ARE NOT PREPARED TO MAKE PROMPT
PAYMENT ACCORDING TO OUR TERMS. NO EXCUSES -
BIDDING IS A LEGALLY BINDING CONTRACT TO BUY.
THIS IS A GREAT AUTO AND IS READY FOR MANY MORE MILES
AND YEARS OF GREAT SERVICE TO YOU. IT'S AN UNBELIEVABLE DEAL!!!
WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO END THIS AUCTION AT ANYTIME,
IF VEHICLE IS SOLD OUTSIDE OF EBAY TO A THIRD PARTY
NOT CONNECTED WITH THE EBAY AUCTION FOR THAT VEHICLE.
THE BIDDERS WITH ZERO OR NEGATIVE FEEDBACK
PLEASE CALL US AT 702 576 4276 BEFORE PLACING A BID.
THANK YOU.
WE WILL BE MORE THAN HAPPY TO WALK YOU TROUGH THE CAR
ON THE PHONE WITH EVEN THE SMALLEST DETAILS YOU MIGHT WANT
TO KNOW FOR THAT CAR BEFORE PLACE A BID.
THANK YOU ALL AND HAPPY BIDDING.
 
 
Winning bidder must send a $500 non-refundable deposit via Pay Pal
verified bank account or bank check within 48 HOURS, and pay the
balance within SEVEN DAYS of the end of the auction.
 
MORE PHOTOS AND INFO ARE AVAILABLE BY REQUEST.
GOOD LUCK AND BID WITH CONFIDENCE.
WE WILL PICK YOU UP FROM THE AIRPORT WITH NO QUESTIONS ASKED AT ALL.
ALSO WE CAN ARRANGE SHIPPING DOOR TO DOOR FULLY INSURED FOR REALLY FARE PRICE.
 
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IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS,
PLEASE CALL JOEY AT 702 576 4276
OR ME EMAIL AT: joey.bow@hotmail.com
 
THANK YOU AND MAY GOD BLESS US ALL.
  

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