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2002 Porsche Boxster S Tiptronic 34k Original Miles & Mint Condition Hid Bose on 2040-cars

Year:2002 Mileage:34349 Color: Black /
 Black
Location:

Boulder City, Nevada, United States

Boulder City, Nevada, United States
Transmission:Automatic
Body Type:Convertible
Engine:3.2 Liter DOHC Flat 6
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Dealer
Condition:
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VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)
: WP0CB29832U660234
Year: 2002
Number of Cylinders: 6
Make: Porsche
Model: Boxster
Trim: S TIPTRONIC ROADSTER
Warranty: EXTENDED WARRANTIES AVAILABLE
Drive Type: RWD
Options: Leather Seats, CD Player, Convertible
Mileage: 34,349
Safety Features: Anti-Lock Brakes, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Side Airbags
Sub Model: S TIPTRONIC ROADSTER
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats
Exterior Color: Black
Interior Color: Black

     

2002 PORSCHE BOXSTER S

2002 Porsche Boxster S Tiptronic

 

34,344 Miles

 

Litronic Auto-Aiming HID Headlamps • Bose Audio

 

Ultra-Low Mileage • New Brake Pads • Superb Body/Paint/Interior  • Functionally Perfect

 

Smart buyers watch the video and read the ad . . .

Performance Test Drive & Walk Around

Hear it, See it Operational

 

 

 

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2002 Porsche Boxster S

VIN: WP0CB29832U660234

Odometer: 34,349

Engine: 3.2 Liter DOHC Flat 6

Transmission: 5-Speed Tiptronic Automatic

Exterior: Black  (41)

Interior: Black Leather  (A1)

Convertible Top: Black

Built: July, 2001 - Uusikaupunki, Finland

 

Over 111 high resolution pictures below.

 

Standard and Optional Equipment

3.2 Liter DOHC Boxer 6-Cylinder (mid engine)

250 horsepower @ 6,250/225 ft-lbs torque @ 4,500 RPM

5-Speed Tiptronic S Automatic Transmission

VarioCam Timing

Dry Sump Lubrication

Dual Exhaust System

Hydraulic Engine/Transmission Mounts

4-Wheel Independent MacPherson Strut Suspension

Front and Rear Sway Bars

Force Sensitive Power Rack and Pinion Steering

4-Wheel Power Disc Brakes with ABS, Red Calipers and Drilled Rotors

Dual Front and Side Airbags

Auto-Adjusting Litronic HID Headlamps

Headlamp Washers

Foam Cushioned Roll Bars with Wind Blocker

Automatic Rear Spoiler

Fog Lights

Power Heated Outside Mirrors

Power Windows

Central Locking

Cruise Control

12-Way Power/Heated Driver's and Passenger Seats

3-Position Driver's Seat Memory

Single Latch Power Cabriolet Top with Magnesium Frame and Roofliner

Heated Windshield Washer Nozzles

Automatic Climate Control/Air Conditioning with Cabin Filter

Dual Lighted Vanity Visors

In-Key Remote Keyless Entry

Alarm System with Infrared Interior Monitoring

Immobilizer System

Leather Trimmed Seats

3-Spoke Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Leather Wrapped Emergency Brake Handle

Locking Center Console Storage

Covered Door Panel Storage

Front and Rear Cargo Areas

On-Board Computer

Footwell Lights

Telescopic Steering Wheel

Rain Sensing Interval Wipers

Bose Digital Audio

6-Disc CD Changer

CD Storage Drawers

2-Cup Holders

175 MPH Analog Speedometer, Digital Speedometer, 8,000 RPM Central Tachometer,

Digital Odometer/Trip Odometer, Coolant Temperature, Fuel, Tiptronic Display and Digital Clock

Engine Oil Level Gauge

Outside Temperature Display

"Le Mans Start" Left Side Ignition

Reading Lamp

Carpeted Floor Mats

16.9 Gallon Fuel Tank

Compact Spare/Jack/Tools

3.73 Differential

 

Additional Items

Michelin Pilot Sport 205/50ZR17  (front)

Continental SportContact 2 255/40ZR17  (rear)

 

Recent Work

New Front and Rear Brake Pads

New Hood Struts

New Cabin Filter

Synthetic LOF

 

2002 Porsche Boxster S with Tiptronic 5-speed automatic and just 34,349 miles.  Condition is new car spectacular, inside and out with a smooth, straight body, peerless origianl paint, a gorgeous interior and an undercarriage that looks like it just rolled off the assembly line.  After reading all we've presented, seeing these awesome pictures and watching the video, we think you'll agree, this Boxster S is among the best (if not the best) currently available on the market . . .

 

 

We installed new front and rear brake pads a few weeks ago, along with new hood struts, a new cabin filter and treated the exquisite 3.2 liter engine to a synthetic oil change.  Will the car sell faster or for more money because we did this?  Probably not but it is $600 you won't have to spend.  Most dealers wouldn't even bother.

 

Unlike the base Boxster, the S has a center opening in the front fascia that feeds air to an additional radiator found on S models equipped with the Tiptronic transmission.  The Litronic HID headlamps automatically re-aim with changes in vehicle loading . . .

 

 

available dates/mileage/history
7-01 compliance label build date - Uusikaupunki, Finland  
1-10-02 California DMV - Orange 61 miles
1-17-02 California DMV - Orange  
1-27-02 California DMV - Orange  
4-2-03 Newport Auto Center - Newport Beach, California - inspection  
1-20-04 Newport Auto Center - Newport Beach, California - vehicle serviced  
3-10-05 Newport Auto Center - Newport Beach, California - inspection, new brake fluid  
2-21-06 Auto Auction - Desert Southwest Region - sold at auction 10,624
2-28-06 dealer inventory - vehicle offered for sale  
3-22-06 Nevada emissions - Las Vegas 10,625
5-6-06 dealer inventory - vehicle sold  
6-2-06 Nevada DMV - Las Vegas  
7-26-06 Nevada DMV  
5-26-07 Nevada emissions - Las Vegas 13,178
6-2-07 Nevada DMV - Las Vegas  
9-14-07 Nevada DMV - Las Vegas 14,750
9-15-08 Nevada DMV - Las Vegas  
9-8-09 Nevada emissions - Las Vegas 18,798
9-14-09 Nevada DMV - Las Vegas 18,820
12-9-09 Nevada DMV  
9-1-10 Nevada emissions - Las Vegas 24,943
1-19-11 Nevada emissions/DMV - Las Vegas  
1-11-12 Nevada emissions/DMV - Las Vegas  
12-30-12 Nevada emissions/DMV - Las Vegas 32,846
10-25-13 A-Best Auto - Henderson, Nevada - new front and rear brake pads, hood struts, cabin filter and synthetic LOF 32,997
12-17-13 current 34,349

 

 

Tires are great, body seams are tight, everything works, nothing is broken.

 

The more powerful brakes on a Boxster S come from the 911 parts bin with red painted calipers and cross drilled rotors.  They feel strong enough to pull off your glasses.  Mid engine design provides neutral handling - and an additional trunk . . .

 

 

Paint quality can be seen here, along with a near perfect body and showroom sharp trim.

 

The S model is quickly identified from the rear by its unique round, twin outlet exhaust and the sound this car makes is poetic.  Larger standard wheels, quicker steering and improved suspension (over a base Boxster) give the S world class sports car handling, almost beyond belief . . .

 

 

Rear spoiler automatically deploys at about 75 mph.  Wheels are staggered with 205/50ZR17 front and 255/40ZR17 rear . . .

 

 

Dry sump engine lubrication has 9.3 quart oil capacity for superior cooling.  Porsche VarioCam variable cam phasing adjust timing for strong low end torque and screaming power all the way past 7,000 RPM . . .

 

 

We sell a few 911s annually and more than a few Boxsters during that time too.  I've been fortunate to drive different versions of Porsche's 986 roadster during the past few weeks and find myself comparing the S not to the base Boxster, but to a 911.  The Boxster S is not just a faster Boxster; it feels completely different.  The greater torque arrives early and strong, yet it stills spins freely to its lofty 7,200 RPM redline.  As good as the regular Boxster is, after driving the two back-to-back, the base car is simply no longer enough.  And despite my initial misgivings about an automatic transmission in a car like this, the Tiptronic proved just as thrilling as the manual.  Take my word for it; base Boxster owners intensely wish their cars' name carried a suffix.

-Foy

 

This high quality 2002 Porsche Boxster S has exclusivity, breathtaking performance and barely 34,000 miles.  It is functionally perfect and a flawless driver.

 

You should buy it.

 

 

Leather interior looks almost new with Bose audio, heated 12-way power seats (both) alarm with infrared interior monitoring, "LeMans start" left side ignition and large tachometer correctly located front and center . . .

 

 

Clear center wind blocker with mesh behind the headrests allows normal conversation at highway speeds.

 

 

Spotless, dry undercarriage . . .

 

 

 

Brand new brake pads ate each corner.

 

 

VIN: WP0CB29832U660234
country W Germany
manufacturer P Porsche
model type 0 sports car
body type C cabriolet
engine B 3.2 liter DOHC flat 6-cylinder
restraint system 2 driver and passenger front and side airbags
year modifier/vehicle type designation 9 1st digit of model designation (986, 1997-04)
vehicle type designation 8 2nd digit of model designation (986, 1997-04)
check digit 3 matches per NHTSA
model year 2 2002
assembly plant U Valmet Automotive - Uusikaupunki, Finland
vehicle type designation 6 3rd digit of model designation (986, 1997-04)
engine/body type 6 Boxster S
sequential production number 0234

 

 

Compliance label with July, 2001 build date.

 

 

codes
LO41 Black exterior color  (black convertible top) A1 Black leather interior
C02 rest of USA 502 assemble by Valmet Automotive - Uusikaupunki, Finland
139 heated driver's seat 537 seating position control for comfort driver's seat
249 Tiptronic transmission 551 wind deflector
340 heated passenger seat 601 Litronic headlamps
424 cd compartment 659 computer
432 steering wheel with Tiptronic controls 680 Bose analog digital sound package
437 power (comfort) driver's seat) 692 Porsche cd changer
438 Power (comfort) passenger seat 981 leather equipment without seat covers
446 concave hub cap with colored crest 983 leather seat covers
454 automatic cruise control 288 headlamp washers

 

 

Owner books.

 

 

 

A note from the owner.

I am a “used car dealer” but before that, I’m an automobile enthusiast.  I love original rare and high quality modified vintage cars and over the past decade I’ve been in business, have come to appreciate an expanding selection of high-demand, high value vehicles.  I specialize in and am always on the lookout for cars and trucks that were cherished by their previous owners.  I have an experienced eye for quality but I’ve discovered that my preferred buyer can instantly discern such a vehicle and I have therefore, built my business and reputation around finding these kinds of cars for this type of customer.  Super low miles and/or gentle ownership are strict requirements but a car must do something for me on a personal level if there is any hope of convincing you, the bidder, that this is an above average, exceptional vehicle.  If nothing about the car excites me, it probably won’t do much for you either and I would soon be out of business.

With just four employees and no sales people, I realize how unusual a “dealership” like mine may at first glance appear.  It has taken great care and effort to create such an organization and often, an unusually high investment in a particular car we are about to list.  To sell the best it is critical to have a trusted expert in my corner and Chris, owner of A-Best Auto Repair in Henderson, Nevada has my back.  He and his crew can fix anything; from a low budget beater to the absolute most expensive exotic you can name, no job is too big and no small detail unimportant.  They do an exhaustive 130 point inspection on each and every vehicle and nothing escapes their methodical investigation.  Experience has shown that everything I spend making a car truly “right” will come back to me not only with a higher selling price, but a happy customer that says good things about me.  Moreover; it allows my writer to describe the car with ease and confidence, something that simply is not possible unless he thinks it is true.  If major issues are found or the cost of fixing the car the way it should be makes it too expensive to sell, my choice is an easy one.  I simply absorb a few hundred dollars loss for my trouble and sell it at auction.

After the vehicle is fully sorted it arrives at our facility where it encounters the suspicious eye of Tom, my writer that creates the presentations you see on eBay.  He believes absolutely nothing I or anyone else tells him about the car as he combs over every inch, researches its history and documents originality and authenticity.  Historical significance, rarity, special features, possible modifications and much more are used to accurately describe the vehicle with integrity and honesty.  Most important for the potential buyer are the 100 to 150 high resolution pictures that I take myself.  The pricey equipment I use would be right at home in the hands of the very best professional photographers and I’ve developed a logical format that walks you around the entire vehicle with close-up shots of every square inch.  I provide detailed views of the interior, under the hood and then put it on a lift to show the undercarriage and confirm that the beauty of the car you are considering is not merely skin deep.  Even our detailers are enthusiastic about the cars they so meticulously clean.  This reconditioning can sometimes take several days and I’ve converted a paint booth, especially prepared for the professional clay bar and polishing each car lovingly receives.

Usually, I’ll also include a high definition video that shows the car doing its thing.  If it’s a fast car, we film it going fast.  If it’s a 4x4 you’ll see it crawling up a hill.  In every case you will hear things like a rumbling exhaust, working sound system and watch the temperature fall on a digital, laser thermometer pointed at an air conditioning vent.  How many “dealers” will video a Lotus Esprit doing a buck-eighty?  We do.

No “dealer,” on-line or in the real world, takes it to this level.  No other seller or organization provides you, the buyer, with so much information.  I do this because it is the only way I can convince a person; often a world away, unable to touch or feel their purchase, that my vehicle is for real and what I say is the truth.  All the above is necessary for me to stay in business while keeping integrity intact.  I want every buyer to be happy and I need glowing feedback on eBay.  To accomplish that I need satisfied customers that are as thrilled with their purchase as I was when I bought it.

If you have any questions at all, please call me on my cell at: 702-353-7500.  If your inquiry is sincere and your offer  serious, you’ll find me the most accommodating business partner you’ve ever dealt with.  If you call or e-mail asking for my reserve or “what is my bottom line” I will be looking for ways to politely end the conversation.  Until you are ready to actually pull the trigger, I will happily quote you the absolute highest nationally advertised suggested retail price I can find – a number we both know will not buy the car so, don’t waste your time, or mine.  I am after all, a “used car dealer.”

Serious buyers know the maximum they can offer.  I then must simply decide if I can sell for that number.

If you hit the reserve, the decision is no longer mine.  I must sell at that number.

OFFERS GET MY ATTENTION: 702-353-7500 or Doug@vivalasvegasautos.com

If you want to make a deal,

pick up the phone and talk a serious offer.

702-353-7500

I don't respond to emails asking for "bottom line, sale price, reserve, or Buy-it-Now" figures on top line cars.

THE ONLY WAY YOU GET THOSE FIGURES IS TO CALL ME!

The book values posted below are relevant to "real" selling figures.

NADA & KBB wouldn't be in business if they posted nonsense. But they only account for averages around the nation. If this car is less than or better than average, bid or offer accordingly.

Please ask about our service programs and pricing.

 

Cars sold without warranties are sold As-Is.

 

Waiver's of Warranty will be signed if declined.

 

All automobiles have breakdowns; some minor, some serious.  Believe me, I know.  I fix them without the advantage of a warranty but you don't have to.  Seriously consider a safety net for the unknown.

 

Most vehicles are already pre-qualified for the warranties with AULcorp.com

Terms of Sale
 

This vehicle is safely stored in our beautiful climate controlled showroom in Boulder City, Nevada.  We are just 25 minutes from Las Vegas International Airport (McCarran) and welcome the opportunity to meet the winning bidder there and drive them to our facility for vehicle delivery.  We have years of experience with vehicle shipping, nationwide and across the globe.  We stand ready to help with whatever arrangements are necessary at the buyers request and expense.  This vehicle will not be delivered or released for shipment until complete payment is received and all funds have cleared.

Third party, pre-purchase vehicle inspections are welcome BEFORE the auction ends.  We are happy to answer questions about this vehicle and resolve any concerns you may have BEFORE YOU BID and BEFORE THE AUCTION ENDS . . . THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS.  If you are in the Las Vegas area, we invite you to stop by for a demonstration.

A $1000 non-refundable partial payment must be received 24 hours from the end of this auction .  We prefer VISA but will accept PayPal if necessary.

Full payment must be received within four (4) business days of the end of auction.  Cashiers-check, direct deposit or cash in person are acceptable but BANK to BANK WIRE TRANSFER IS PREFERRED for US winners and required for all winning bidders outside the United States.  Loan checks can be accepted only after prior approval from the owner, Doug Williams.  M/Os will NEVER be accepted.  CHECKS in ANY FORM MUST BE CLEARED as CASHABLE FUNDS before delivery of any item.

Free and clear title is in seller's possession and will be transferred upon payment in full.

Important:   Winning bidders on-line enter a legal and binding contract to purchase the vehicle presented here.  Bidders that win the auction and then do not pay, will be aggressively pursued.  Non-paying bidders will be prosecuted.  If you do not intend to purchase this vehicle, DO NOT BID.

We will happily do whatever is required to assist a legitimate bidder that intends to purchase the vehicle with their transaction.

This vehicle sold AS-IS, with no warranty.  This is not a new vehicle, it is used.  A used vehicle will have normal wear and tear congruent to its age and/or mileage.  This vehicle may have dings, scratches or other indications of use because it has been used.  Terms such as "perfection," "flawless" or "mint" may not be subjective but all other descriptions are.

When you bid, you understand and agree to these terms.

Please call Doug @ 702-353-7500 with ANY questions. Email: Doug@VivaLasVegasAutos.com

Sales tax, Smog and title fees may be applicable to Nevada residents.

A Document Fee of $200.00 will be added to the closing auction price.

An Optional 15 Day Drive Away Permit is available for $8.25. 

New eBay bidders with (0) feedback or international bidders

please make contact by email or phone at least 2 hours before bidding.

We reserve the right to cancel bids if necessary  to protect our clients.

Research for this ad was done with all due diligence toward an accurate presentation of the facts.  All information herein represents our sincere effort to be correct.  If we have made any errors or provided information later found to be inaccurate, we will correct these mistakes and resolve any issues that occur as a result, as far as it is within our ability to do.  Descriptive words like "perfect" or "flawless" are subjective opinions because nothing is perfect; flaws are inevitable.  If you question what you see, feel free to inspect our vehicles in person or by a professional inspection service strictly prior to the close of the auction.  Post auction inspections are unacceptable and we reserve the right to sell to the follow up bidder immediately.

 

 

 
 
Viva! Las Vegas Autos, Inc.
707 Yucca St.
Boulder City, Nevada 89005
Office Line - 702-889-Viva (8482)
Fax Line - 702-889-8486
Dlr # 26850
 
Doug Williams
Owner
 
Direct Line -  702-353-7500
 
 
 

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A Note for Potential Victims

 

 Please let us know if you see our vehicles under listings of obvious question or if you receive a "Second Chance Offer" with any e-mail other than ours.  You can easily recognize the crooks with the stupid low "Buy it Now" price and the direct e-mails off the eBay system.  They'll never disclose a telephone number or address either.  If they won't talk to you, return a call or can't send you a copy of a title to the vehicle . . . DON'T SEND THEM MONEY or fall for their sneaky e-mails and redirects attempting to get your seller ID and password.

 

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