HAGERTY 2002 Porsche Boxster Owner’s Manual
- June 15, 2024
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Table of Contents
- HAGERTY 2002 Porsche Boxster
- Model description
- 1997-2004 Porsche Boxster stats
- Vehicle’s condition classification
- 1 vehicles are the best in the world. Imagine the best vehicle, in the right
- 3 vehicles drive and run well but are not used for daily transportation. The
- 2. Excellent
- 2 vehicles could win a local or regional show. They might even be former #1
- 4. Fair
- 4 vehicles are daily drivers, with flaws visible to the naked eye.
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HAGERTY 2002 Porsche Boxster
2002 Porsche Boxster
2dr Roadster 6-cyl. 2687cc/217hp SFI DOHC
Model description
For the 1996 model year, Porsche had only one model available and it was the
911 (993). The front-engined cars were all gone and Porsche was not exactly in
sound financial shape in the early and mid-1990s, in part because of the
expense of producing three distinct model ranges (911, 944 and 928) side by
side. The company needed a lot to solve its financial woes, but two steps were
more efficiency on the production lines and higher sales volume. The opinion
held by executive Horst Marchart was that two different models could be
designed using many of the same frontend components.
This would save money because the A-pillar forward is where most of the
development costs of an automobile are incurred.
The cheaper “entry-level” Porsche would be the Boxster (also known as the
986), and because it would have to be designed alongside the 911, it had to
share quite a bit with the upcoming 996. Several engine designs were
considered, including four cylinder units, but in the end a version of the
“New Generation” flat-six was used for the Boxster. It was similar to the unit
eventually released in the water-cooled 996 version of the 911, but displaced
2.5 liters instead of the 3.4 of the 996 and was placed immediately behind the
driver instead of in the rear of the car as in the 911.
Inspiration for the Boxster came from past Porsche favorites like the 550
Spyder and even included a single central exhaust outlet like the 1950s racer.
That said, the Boxster was far from a basic, bare bones sports car. The car
needed to appeal to a wide audience, and that meant it had to have a certain
degree of convenience and luxury.
First, the top was power operated, and could fold away neatly under a cover in
12 seconds. A wind deflector between the roll bars reduced wind noise and
there were numerous power features as well. An optional 55- pound hardtop was
also available, as was an odd “roof-transport system” that was essentially an
open hardtop frame with a rack for skis, a bicycle or even a surfboard.
Radiators to cool the M86 engine were located behind the front wheels, and
condensors for the air conditioning were placed in front of each radiator.
This left room in front for storage space, effectively giving the Boxster one
trunk behind the engine compartment and another one in front of the driver.
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Initial demand for the Boxster was so strong that Porsche eventually reached a
deal with the Valmet company in Finland, who had just finished a contract
building cars for GM, to assemble more Boxsters. Most first generation
Boxsters would then be built in Finland, and are distinguished by a “U” in the
VIN, while cars assembled by Porsche in Zuffenhausen have an “S” in the VIN.
Otherwise, there are no significant difference between Finnish-built or
German-built Boxsters either in terms of build quality or desirability.
Special versions of the Porsche Boxster included a 2004 50th Anniversary
version, and the most desirable color for the Boxster is Seal Grey. In 2000,
the model was revised with a more powerful 2.7-liter engine and a new Boxster
S with a 3.2-liter engine. In 2002, a glass rear window replaced the old
plastic one and there was a new steering wheel as well as several exterior
cosmetic tweaks.
Like the 996, the Boxster had a bit of a tarnished reputation thanks to the
infamous IMS bearing issue. Bearings on the intermediate shaft that drives the
camshafts indirectly off the crankshaft only failed in a very small
percentage of cars, but failure of the bearing meant catastrophic engine
failure (requiring a rebuild) and Porsche did not handle the issue well from a
PR perspective. Since the preventive maintenance on the IMS bearing is a
larger percentage of the value of the relatively cheap Boxster, fewer examples
will have had the issue addressed, although a car with significant mileage
will be unlikely to experience the problem by now.
When the Boxster was introduced, it competed directly with the heavier
Mercedes-Benz SLK and BMW Z3 (which was built in South Carolina). Comparison
tests from the big car magazines were inevitable and, while all three had
their strengths and weaknesses, the Boxster came out on top from a driving
standpoint. According to Car and Driver, “If there has been a contest
going on among BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Porsche to see which German automaker
could build the best-performing small roadster…Porsche should be passing out
cigars right now.”
Body styles
2dr Roadster
Engine types
6-cyl. 2687cc/217hp SFI DOHC
1997-2004 Porsche Boxster stats
Highest sale | Most recent sale | Sales |
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$121,000 | $10,868 | 1113 |
Equipment
Standard Equipment
5 Speed Manual
AM/FM CASS
Air Conditioning
All Wheel
Dual Air Bags Front and Sides/Active Belts
Independent
Pass Key
Power Brakes
Power Steering
Power Windows
Tilt Steering Wheel| Optional Equipment
AM/FM CD
Audible Alarm
Audible Backup Assist
Electronic Stability
Navigation System| Additional Info
Drive Type: RWD
Front Tire Size Code: 39
Front Tire Size: 16R225
Manufacturer Code: C168
Manufacturer MSRP: 42600
Market Segmentation: Luxury Sport
Shipping Weight: 2980
Vehicle Height: 50.8
Wheel Base Longest – Inches: 95.1
Wheel Base Shortest – Inches: 95.1
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Vehicle’s condition classification
#1. Concours
1 vehicles are the best in the world. Imagine the best vehicle, in the right
colors, driving onto the lawn at the finest concours. Perfectly clean, the
vehicle has been groomed down to the tire treads. Painted and chromed
surfaces are mirror-like. Dust and dirt are banned, and materials used are
correct and superbly fitted.
#3. Good
3 vehicles drive and run well but are not used for daily transportation. The
casual passerby will not find any visual flaws, but these vehicles might have some incorrect parts. #3 vehicles could possess some, but not all, of the issues of a #4 vehicle, but they will be balanced by other factors such as fresh paint or a new, correct interior.
2. Excellent
2 vehicles could win a local or regional show. They might even be former #1
vehicles that have been driven or have aged. Seasoned observers will have to look closely for flaws but will be able to find some. The paint, chrome, glass and finishes will all appear as excellent. The vehicle drives as a new vehicle of its era would.
4. Fair
4 vehicles are daily drivers, with flaws visible to the naked eye.
The chrome might have pitting, the windshield might be chipped and perhaps the body has a minor dent. Imperfect paintwork, split seams or a cracked dash might be present. No major parts are missing, but there might be non-stock additions. A #4 vehicle can also be a deteriorated restoration.
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