2001 Porsche Boxster

Arctic Silver Metallic | 12,286 Miles | Leather | Convertible

$24,990

12,286 Miles
WP0CA29831U622617
Stock #: 7478
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  Drivetrain   RWD
  Transmission   6-speed manual
  Engine   6cyl - 2.7L
  Fuel Type   Gas
  MPG City   19
  MPG Highway   27
  Interior   Black
  Exterior   Arctic Silver Metallic

If you've been looking for a used 2001 Porsche Boxster for sale in Denver, Colorado, this Arctic Silver Metallic example is about as honest and low-mileage as they come. With just 12,286 miles on the clock over 25 years, this car has been driven sparingly and cared for consistently, spending the majority of its life in Colorado with the same owner in Salida before landing at Mile High Car Helper. The Carfax shows no accidents, no structural damage, no airbag deployment, and a clean title — and a comprehensive service visit at The Import Mechanics in Denver in May 2024 covered new tires, alignment, struts, coolant flush, brake fluid flush, ignition switch, axle seals, and more, meaning the mechanical refresh has already been done. We want to be upfront that there is one open Porsche manufacturer recall on this vehicle (recall ANB4) related to a headlamp sealing cap — it is a minor fix, can be performed free of charge at any authorized Porsche dealer, and does not affect drivability or safety in normal operation.

Vehicle Walkaround Video

Convertible Top Operation Video

Vehicle Details

  • VIN: WP0CA29831U622617
  • Engine: 2.7L DOHC EFI Water-Cooled Horizontally-Opposed 24-Valve Flat-6 with Variable Valve Timing
  • Transmission: 5-Speed Manual
  • Drivetrain: RWD
  • Exterior Color: Arctic Silver Metallic
  • Interior: Partial Leather Black Interior Trim / Leather Seats
  • Convertible Top: Power Black Cloth with Cloth Roofliner
  • Odometer: 12,286 miles
  • Automatic Climate Control with Carbon Filter
  • Leather-Wrapped 3-Spoke Steering Wheel with Porsche Crest Embossed Headrests
  • Power 4-Wheel Vented Disc Brakes with 4-Piston Fixed Light Alloy Calipers
  • Independent 4-Wheel MacPherson Strut Suspension with Aluminum Alloy Control Arms
  • Color-Keyed Power/Heated Mirrors
  • Central Locking with Immobilizer
  • Power Windows with One-Touch Up/Down
  • Integrated Front and Rear Fog Lights
  • Integrated Roll Bar
  • Tinted Glass with Graduated Tint Windshield
  • CD Compartment
  • Porsche Crest Wheel Caps
  • City/Highway: 20/28 MPG
  • Open Recall: ANB4 — Headlamp sealing cap (minor, free repair at any authorized Porsche dealer)

Mike's Notes

A 2001 Porsche Boxster with 12,286 miles is not something you come across — this car has barely been driven and it shows. It spent most of its life in Salida with one owner who clearly kept it garaged and treated it like what it is, and the May 2024 service at The Import Mechanics in Denver was a thorough mechanical refresh that covered basically everything you'd want done on a car coming out of storage: new tires, new struts, coolant, brake fluid, axle seals, ignition switch, and a full alignment. The Arctic Silver Metallic on the 986 Boxster is one of the best colors the car ever wore and it photographs beautifully in natural light. There is one open manufacturer recall on the headlamps — it's a sealing cap, takes about 20 minutes at any Porsche dealer, and costs you nothing. I'm not going to hide that, but I also wouldn't let it be a dealbreaker on a car this clean and this rare.

Features and Benefits

  • 12,286 miles on a 25-year-old Porsche is genuinely extraordinary — this car has been preserved, not driven, and presents accordingly
  • The 2.7L flat-6 with variable valve timing is the foundation of what made the 986 Boxster one of the most critically acclaimed sports cars of its era, praised for balance, feel, and driver engagement
  • Comprehensive mechanical refresh completed May 2024 including new tires, struts, coolant flush, brake fluid flush, axle seals, and ignition switch — the expensive work is done
  • Power convertible top operates quickly and cleanly, giving you a true open-air roadster experience in seconds
  • 4-piston fixed light alloy brake calipers and 4-wheel vented discs provide serious stopping power that matches the car's performance character
  • Automatic climate control with carbon filter keeps the cabin comfortable whether the top is up or down
  • Integrated roll bar provides structural protection without compromising the open-air experience
  • Clean Carfax with no accidents, no structural damage, and a consistent service history dating back to the original owner

One open manufacturer recall (headlamp sealing cap, ANB4) is present and fully disclosed — minor repair, free of charge at any authorized Porsche dealer.

Fully serviced, professionally detailed, and road-ready — this vehicle represents Mile High Car Helper's commitment to quality, value, and transparency.

Dealer Details

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Mile High Car Helper 1709 S Acoma St, Denver, CO 80223 Call/Text: 720-605-1749 www.milehighcarhelper.com Hours: Mon–Fri 10 AM–6 PM | Sat 10 AM–5 PM | Closed Sunday

We offer local credit union financing, nationwide shipping, and full in-house services including detailing, paintless dent repair, window tint, and clear mask.

Disclosure: This vehicle description has been generated using AI based on available documentation such as the original window sticker and vehicle history report. Please contact us directly to confirm specific vehicle features, options, and current condition.

Optional Equipment

Paint
Arctic Silver Met
Paint: Metallic paint.
Seating
Leatherette with Partial Leather Seats
Front seat upholstery: Leather front seat upholstery. Front seatback upholstery: Leatherette front seatback upholstery.
Interior
Black
Porsche Crest in Headrest
Tires & Wheels
Wheel Caps with Colored Porsche Crest (4)
Powertrain and Mechanical
Powertrain type
ICE

Equipment 

Comfort
Seating capacity: 2
Driver seat direction: Driver seat with 6-way directional controls
Passenger seat direction: Front passenger seat with 6-way directional controls
Front head restraints: Fixed front seat head restraints
Door trim insert: Leatherette door trim insert
Gearshifter material: Leather gear shifter material
Climate control: Automatic climate control
Air conditioning: Yes
Cabin air filter: Cabin air filter
Steering wheel material: Leather steering wheel
Steering wheel telescopic: Manual telescopic steering wheel
Tinted windows: Light tinted windows
Armrests front center: Front seat center armrest
Armrests front storage: Front seat armrest storage
Power driver seat controls: Driver seat power reclining
Power passenger seat controls: Passenger seat power reclining
Manual driver seat controls: Driver seat manual fore/aft control and height adjustable control
Manual passenger seat controls: Passenger seat manual fore/aft control and height adjustable control
Carpet door panel trim: Carpet door panel trim
Floor coverage: Full floor coverage
Convenience
Door mirrors: Power door mirrors
Rear cargo door: Trunk
Heated door mirrors: Heated driver and passenger side door mirrors
Visor driver mirror: Driver visor mirror
Visor illuminated driver mirror: Illuminated driver visor mirror
Visor passenger mirror: Passenger visor mirror
Visor illuminated passenger mirror: Illuminated passenger visor mirror
Floor console: Full floor console
Floor console storage: Locking floor console storage
Door bins front: Driver and passenger door bins
Cargo floor type: Carpet cargo area floor
Cargo net: Cargo net
Cargo light: Cargo area light
Cargo access: Manual cargo area access release
Driver foot rest: Driver foot rest
12V power outlets: 1 12V power outlet
Ashtray: Ashtray
Cigarette lighter: Front cigarette lighter
Door locks: Power door locks
Valet key: Valet key
Fuel door lock: Power fuel door lock
Tachometer: Tachometer
Engine/electric motor temperature gauge: Engine/electric motor temperature gauge
Oil level gauge: Oil level gauge
Clock: Analog clock
Speedometer: Redundant digital speedometer
Folding door mirrors: Manual folding door mirrors
Engine temperature warning: Engine temperature warning
Battery charge warning: Battery charge warning
Low level warnings: Low level warning for oil, fuel, washer fluid and brake fluid
Key in vehicle warning: Key in vehicle warning
Oil pressure warning: Oil pressure warning
Brake pad warning: Brake pad wear indicator
First-row windows: Power first-row windows
One-touch down window: Driver and passenger one-touch down windows
One-touch up window: Driver and passenger one-touch up windows
Wipers: Fixed interval front windshield wipers
Sun visor strip: Sun visor strip
Rear windshield: Fixed rear windshield
Day/Night rearview mirror: Day/Night rearview mirror
Variable panel light: Variable instrument panel light
Headlights on reminder: Headlights on reminder
Trip odometer: Trip odometer
Front trunk: Manual front trunk
Ignition type: Mechanical
Original Warranty
Basic warranty: 48 month/50,000 miles
Powertrain warranty: 48 month/50,000 miles
Corrosion perforation warranty: 120 month/unlimited
Roadside warranty: 48 month/50,000 miles
Safety and Security
Brake type: 4-wheel disc brakes
ABS Brakes: Bosch 5.3 4-wheel antilock (ABS) brakes
Headlight type: Reflector headlights
Headlights: Halogen headlights
Multiple headlights: Multiple enclosed headlights
High mount stop light: High mounted center stop light
Front impact airbag driver: Driver front impact airbag
Front side impact airbag driver: Door mounted side impact driver airbag
Front impact airbag passenger: Passenger front impact airbag
Front side impact airbag passenger: Door mounted side impact front passenger airbag
Occupancy sensor: Airbag occupancy sensor
Head airbag: Driver and passenger head protection airbag
Number of airbags: 4 airbags
Instrumentation display: Analog instrumentation display
Immobilizer: Immobilizer
Heated wipers: Heated front windshield jets
Convertible roll-over protection: Fixed convertible roll-over protection
Fog lights: Front and rear fog lights
Interior courtesy lights: Delay interior courtesy lights
Number of door entry light(s): 2 door entry light(s)
In-car Entertainment
Seek scan: Seek scan
Cassette: Cassette playerwith auto-reverse
RDS: Radio data system (RDS)
Speakers: Standard grade speakers
Audio theft deterrent: Audio system theft deterrent
Speed sensitive volume: Speed sensitive volume
Antenna: Window grid audio antenna
Antenna: Diversity antenna
Speakers number: 4 speakers
Exterior and Appearance
Convertible roof: Power convertible roof
Spoiler: Power rear spoiler
Body panels: Fully galvanized steel body panels with side impact beams
Number of doors: 2 doors
Bumpers front: Body-colored front bumper
Bumpers rear: Body-colored rear bumper
Window Trim: Black side window trim
Door handle material: Body-colored door handles
Special paint: Monotone paint
Wheel locks: Wheel security locks
Spare tire: Compact spare tire with aluminum wheel
Spare tire location: Spare tire mounted inside the vehicle
Door mirror type: Standard style side mirrors
Wheels: 16 x 6-inch front and 16 x 7-inch rear silver aluminum wheels
Tires: P205/55ZR16 performance AS BSW front tires and P225/50ZR16 performance AS BSW rear tires
Convertible roof lining: Convertible roof lining
Door mirror style: Body-colored door mirrors
Windshield trim: Black windshield trim
Soft top: Retractable soft top
Powertrain and Mechanical
Alternator Type: Alternator
Battery type: Lead acid battery
Engine cooler: Engine oil cooler
Radiator: Radiator
Powertrain type: ICE
Transmission oil cooler: Transmission oil cooler
Drive type: Rear-wheel drive
Suspension: Standard ride suspension
Suspension ride type front: Independent front suspension
Suspension type front: Strut front suspension
Front anti-roll: Front anti-roll bar
Springs front: Front coil springs
Shock absorbers: Gas-pressurized shock absorbers
Suspension ride type rear: Independent rear suspension
Rear anti-roll: Rear anti-roll bar
Springs rear: Rear coil springs
Rear Springs: Regular grade rear springs
Steering: Hydraulic power-assist steering system
Steering type: Rack-pinion steering
Ventilated brakes: Front and rear ventilated disc brakes
ABS Brakes: Four channel ABS brakes
Suspension type rear: Strut rear suspension
Fuel Economy and Emissions
Emissions: Federal emissions