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1998 Porsche Boxster 58k Miles, 5spd Manual, Clean, One Owner, No Reserve on 2040-cars

Year:1998 Mileage:58162 Color: Silver /
 Black
Location:

Alexandria, Virginia, United States

Alexandria, Virginia, United States
Advertising:
Transmission:Manual
Body Type:Convertible
Engine:2.5L 2480CC H6 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
Vehicle Title:Salvage
Fuel Type:Gasoline
Condition:

Used

VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)
: WP0CA2984WU625999
Year: 1998
Number of Cylinders: 6
Make: Porsche
Model: Boxster
Trim: Base Convertible 2-Door
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Drive Type: RWD
Options: Leather Seats, CD Player, Convertible
Mileage: 58,162
Safety Features: Anti-Lock Brakes, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Side Airbags
Exterior Color: Silver
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats
Interior Color: Black

1998 Porsche Boxster
58162 Actual Miles
5spd Manual
Please feel free to ask any questions you may have!

Title/ownership:

This porsche has a salvage Maryland title from some very minor damage that was done to the rear deck lid, tonneau cover, and taillight (See before pictures).  I believe a tree branch fell on it during one of the summer storms we had here in VA.  I have since replaced the rear deck lid, tonneau cover and taillight and the car looks as good as new (see current pictures).  There was no structural or hidden damage done to the car.  The new pieces match perfectly and since the replacement pieces were silver as well, the undersides are silver, so it looks like the car never had any damage.  I have the original window sticker and bill of sale for the car and it looks to have been a one owner Boxster sold from Heishmans Porsche in Arlington Va and has stayed in Alexandria VA its whole life with maintenance being done at Porsche of Arlington.  

Condition:

The body is very clean with no significant dings or dents that I can see.  The front bumper has a couple marks on the lower valance (see picture), but otherwise there is really no major imperfections to report.  The engine has great miles at 58k and starts right up with no smoke or leaking.  Clutch feels strong and the transmission shifts smoothly.  The interior is pretty clean with a little sun damage especially on the steering wheel, but with no tears or rips on the leather seats or carpeting.   The top looks almost new with a clear back window.  The sun visors still have their mirror doors and the center console hinge is NOT broken, both very common problems in these Porsches.  Rims are 17" with no significant curb rash and the tires have more than 50% tread life on them.  The keyless entry works great and there are three keys (two with remotes and one valet). There are no warning lights and everything on the car works.  I'm certain the car could be driven across country without issue.  It has a current VA inspection sticker on the windshield.  Its just a solid little car.  

Options:

The car has all the standard options as well as Traction control, Cruise control, and the dash computer.  These options are pretty rare on the 986 Boxster and especially the traction control comes in handy on wet or snowy roads.  Having three working keys is also pretty rare.  

Terms:

The car is sold as is where is with no warrantee  express or implied.  The car is sold with a Maryland Salvage title.  I require a $500 deposit within 48 hours of the close of the auction with the remaining funds due within one week.  The buyer will receive a Bill of Sale, title, mileage notification form, and salvage title notification form.  The car is located in Alexandria VA and is sold through a Utah dealership.  Any additional paperwork needed for the buyers state will be provided.  

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Porsche drivers escape this horrific VIR crash unscathed

Mon, 07 Oct 2013

There is no doubting the fact that it takes nerves of steel to be a racecar driver, but the same can also be said for motorsports photographers. Case in point: The American Le Mans Series Oak Tree Grand Prix at the Virginia International Raceway where two Porsche 911 racecars crash hard into the tire barrier, but the dedicated cameraman stays with the shot - diving away only at the last second just as the battered No. 31 car (shown above) comes to rest atop the tire barriers just feet from where he was standing.
The crash occurred when the two Porsches charged hard into a corner. Judging by the video, the white No. 48 car appears to not see the orange No. 31 and the two cars make contact, skidding off track hitting the tire barriers at a high rate of speed. Both drivers walked away from the frightening crash, but the video - posted below - shows just how bad things could have been. Hopefully the close call will serve as a lesson for the woman standing in the track marshal's post who has her back to the racing as the two cars barrel directly toward her.

Performance cars old and new are headed to auction at Las Vegas Grand Prix

Fri, Nov 10 2023

Auction house RM Sotheby's is hosting a sale ahead of the 2023 Las Vegas Formula One Grand Prix, and most of the lots that will cross the block were designed with performance in mind. Whether you want a supercar or a Formula One car, there's a chance you'll find it in Sin City. One of the highlights from the sale in terms of rarity and price is the Mercedes-AMG Petronas W04 that Lewis Hamilton drove in the 2013 F1 season. Assigned chassis number F1W04-04, it's the team's last car powered by a naturally-aspirated V8 engine, and you're on the wrong track if you're thinking of the 4.0-liter unit that powers AMG's road cars. The engine in question is a 2.4-liter unit that develops 750 horsepower and is capable of revving to a screaming 18,000 rpm. The KERS system injects 80 additional horses into the driveline. Hamilton drove F1W04-04 in 14 of the 2013 season's 19 races, and he won that year's Hungarian Grand Prix in the car. RM Sotheby's notes that F1W04-04 is "the sole example to be sold outside of the Mercedes-Benz organization," which explains why it expects the car will sell for anywhere between $10 million and $15 million excluding the buyer's fee and a 2.5% import duty that applies to American residents. That's a lot of money, but modern Formula One cars rarely come up for sale. Several other cars are expected to sell above the $1 million mark, including a 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR ($8 million to $9 million), a 1988 Porsche 959 Komfort ($1,650,000 to $1,850,000), and a 1996 Bugatti EB110 Super Sport ($2,500,000 to $3,250,000). The 1990 Ferrari F40 GT (one of 21 units built) could bring up to $4 million. You can take home a rare, high-end classic even if you cap your budget at $1 million. How about a 1984 Lamborghini Countach 5000 S that was delivered new to Ralph Lauren and that has been in the hands of its second owner since 1986? RM expects the coupe will sell for up to $900,000. The auction house is also giving enthusiasts two distinctly different ways to spend a six-digit sum on a 30-something-year-old Mercedes-Benz. There's a 1990 190E 2.5-16 Evolution with about 3,400 original miles that could fetch up to $700,000. That's a lot to pay for a W201, but this isn't a run-of-the-mill Baby Benz: It's one of 502 examples built for homologation purposes. Alternatively, the 1989 560SEC AMG 6.0 Wide-Body could sell for up to $900,000. It's one of the most emblematic cars designed by AMG before it joined Mercedes-Benz.

VW makes $23K on every Porsche sold, more than Bentley or Lamborghini

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It's a good time to be in the luxury car business. In Volkswagen Group's financial report for the 2013 fiscal year, it is revealed that that Porsche enjoyed an operating margin of 18 percent. That means the Stuttgart brand made on average about $23,200 per car sold, according to BusinessWeek. Bentley wasn't far behind, and Audi (which was combined with Lamborghini) posted a 10.1 percent margin. This compares to only around 2.9 percent for the Volkswagen brand.
"Luxury brands are on fire," said Dave Sullivan, an industry analyst at AutoPacific. He said that the average profit margin is between six and eight percent. Brands like Porsche and Bentley have the benefit of competing in rarefied markets. Buyers looking at one their vehicles have fewer models to shop against and don't care as much about price. They can also charge more for options, which further boosts income, according to BusinessWeek.
In a way, we should be more impressed by the continued success from Audi. Its models generally have direct competitors in every segment from the other premium automakers. Plus, their buyers aren't the captains of industry who are shopping for a Bentley. Still, the Four Rings is leading rivals in sales so far this year.