Porsche 986 S 3.2 manual

2000 Porsche Boxster S 3.2 

Manual - 72k Miles - Full Service History, very good Condition - £19k+ in bills since 2010

• Mileage: 72,900 miles

• Transmission: 6-Speed Manual

• Arctic Silver with Black leather heated seats (hardback electric)

• 3 Previous owners - myself since 2018

• Early S model built in Stuttgart (some were made in Finland)

• MOT 23.10.2026 No MOT advisories since 2019, only one fail in 2009 and very few advisories ever.

A really lovely, sensible-mileage example of what’s widely regarded as a modern classic 3. 2-litre 986 Boxster S. This car has been a much loved 2nd car for us, very well cared for and in very good condition both mechanically and cosmetically. With under 73,000 miles from new and a comprehensive service history, it really doesn’t look or feel its age at all.

Only offered for sale as work and travel mean we sadly just don’t have enough time to drive it much at all, and the rented garage we had is no longer available - which also means we can't have it on an agreed valuation insurance policy (which was for £10k). :-(

Service History & Maintenance

The car has a Full Service History (FSH), onto 2nd service book and comes with a folder full with over £19k supporting receipts / invoices since 2010 running to over 50 pages of invoices etc.

Last Service

Completed at 71,790 miles late Sept 2025 by Porsche & Euro car specialists, has only covered just over 1k miles since, naturally you could service straight away, or very easily differ until spring as the oil has seen very little use at all and enjoy for a few thousand miles before.

23 fully stamped and documented services in total from 2001 to 2025 - all either OPC or Porsche specialists, ar uses no oil between services and drives superbly.

Recent Maintenance 2026 – 2024 (within 3k miles)

6 BERU coil packs & 6 BERU spark plugs (OEM) April 2026

OEM spec Lambda Sensor Feb 2026, Bosch MAF sensor Oct 2025

OEM Spec Water Pump, Drive belt, tensioner and coolant Sept 2025

Alternator (Lucas OEM spec) Nov 2024

All brake lines and flexis replaced with upgraded braided stainless steel, nearside drive shaft CV boots, Ignition barrel & brake fluid change July 2024

Window regulator (drivers) OEM April 2024

Maintenance 2023 – 2011

Battery (Bosch) May 2022

Windscreen washer pump (OEM) Feb 2022

Front springs pair (OEM) Feb 2021

Front & rear brake discs, pads & wear sensors (OEM Brembo, Pagid & Mintex) Aug 2020

Passenger window regulator & seal (OEM) Coil packs 1 & 4 (BERU) oil filler tube, oil tube (OEM) Oct 2019

Gearbox oil (OEM) July 2019

Exhaust Clamps (OEM) April 2019

Top strut mounts (pair), Bump stops (pair) offside CV boot (OEM) 4 wheel alignment Sept 2018

Coil packs 2, 3, 5 & 6 (BERU) plug tubes & o-rings (OEM) Spark plugs (BERU) brake fluid change, indicator column switch (OEM new) Aug 2018

OS Door panel membrane Jan 2015

Front & rear wishbone arms, rear tow arms, front steering arms, anti roll bar bushes & drop links, 4 wheel alignment June 2014

Battery (Bosch) May 2012

4 wheel refurb, front radiators (OEM) & MAF sensor (Bosch) Feb 2012

Clutch (3 piece OEM) Oct 2011.

Early 986 S have the stronger dual-row IMS bearing, I've checked this via my cars engine number against Porsche bulletin (can confirm) - at every service I've had the oil, filter and sump plug checked and never had anything reported back at all, when this cars clutch was changed prior to my ownership the IMS was left alone.

Exterior

The paintwork is in generally very good condition, has a few minimal stone chips but straight panels, naturally its 26yrs old so not perfect but I see 5yr old cars in much worse order.

Interior

Drivers seats shows a little bolster wear, but all switchgear, electric windows, heated seats and original gauges work perfectly.

Roof

The mohair roof is in great condition and convertible top operates smoothly and quickly. The rear plastic screen sadly has a recent crack in left corner, it’s been gorilla taped and doesn’t leak, however my asking price reflects this.

AC

isn’t blowing cold due to an AC line under the car that someone has slightly damaged, it’s never been an issue to me as any excuse to lower to roof, again my asking price reflects this.

Wheels & Tyres

Factory 17 inch alloy wheels in very good condition, minimal marks etc, with matching Michelin PS4 tyres with plenty of tread remaining.

Summary

This is a honest, well-maintained and unmolested example of an early Boxster S, low mileage (less than 20k miles) cars sell for £14k+, high mileage (150k miles+) tired ones for £4k, this is has only covered 72,900 miles (2.8k per year on average), drives beautifully and is distinctly analogue compared to more modern machinery, it’s HPI clear and has 2 keys.

Photos were all taken Fri 7 Aug but it was rather dull weather - will take some new ones as soon as the sun comes out.

Located in Leeds, happy to answer any questions, arrange viewings etc. 0771 252 8116

The asking price given the condition, history and mileage etc is very fair - I've had it on an agreed valuation insurance policy for £10k.