1998 Porsche Boxster Base

Brief History of the 1998 Porsche Boxster The 1998 Porsche Boxster, part of the first generation (986) launched in 1996, marked Porsche's return to affordable, mid-engine sports cars since the 914. It offered balanced weight distribution and excellent handling, accelerating from 0 to 60 mph in 6.7 seconds with a top speed of 149 mph. The design drew inspiration from the 550 Spyder, featuring smooth lines and a retractable soft top. The interior prioritized driver comfort with leather seats and a modern dashboard, while safety features included dual front airbags and ABS. Praised for its performance and design, the Boxster played a key role in revitalizing Porsche's finances in the late 1990s, making the brand more accessible without sacrificing performance, and establishing a legacy that influenced future models. Specifications 1998 Porsche Boxer Convertible 55442 actual miles 19 city mpg, 26 highway mpg, and 15.3L gas tank Horizontally opposed 6 cylinder 2.5L engine Engine has multiport fuel injection as well as DOHC with 151 CID 5-speed manual transmission Rear wheel drive Beautiful blue exterior - paint is in good condition Black top is in excellent condition and functions great Interior is in good condition 2 passenger with comfortable grey seats New rear Extreme Contact Continental tires (from 2022) This is a clean CarFax car! About Us Central Classic Cars is the largest Vintage VW dealer in the country. We specialize in buying, selling, restoring, and servicing these wonderful pieces of history. We have customers who call from all parts of the country and beyond. In addition to buying Volkswagens, we pay cash for all other makes focusing on sports cars from the 50s 60s 70s and 80s especially old Porsches. All our vehicles go through a safety inspection which is available to be viewed prior to purchase. If you are interested in buying or selling a car of any kind, please feel free to give us a call and we would be glad to take a look. Please also subscribe to our YouTube channel and view of our inventory more interactively on our website CentralClassicCars.com. Contact John at 419-517-1795 if you'd like to purchase this vehicle.

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Front air conditioning: automatic climate control, Front airbags: dual, Side airbags: front, Cassette, Radio: AM/FM, ABS: 4-wheel, Power brakes, Steering wheel trim: leather, Power steering, Steering wheel: telescopic, Rear spoiler, Gauge: tachometer, Exterior entry lights: approach lamps, Front fog lights, Side mirror adjustments: power, Side mirrors: heated, Driver seat power adjustments, Front seat type: bucket, Passenger seat power adjustments, Upholstery: leather, Power door locks, Wheel diameter: 16 inch, Wheels: aluminum alloy, Front wipers: intermittent, Power windows