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WP0CA2985VS620496 — 1997 Porsche Boxster — auction IAAI | MaxUsAutos

1997 Porsche Boxster

Lot #40030166 · VIN WP0CA2985VS620496

🇺🇸 IAAIFrontKeys included✓ Runs & drivesSold

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1997 Porsche Boxster, Front, IAAI, VIN WP0CA2985VS620496 · photo 1 of 20

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Auction IAAI · Lot #40030166

Expected lot priceto be confirmedMarket value of the intact car in the US: 17 349 USDThis lot sold below market. We'll price one like it turnkey — no overpaying.

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Estimated turnkey price in Ukraine556 176 ₴≈ 12 468 USD

1 · Auction price3 000 USD

2 · Shipping + insurance3 250 USD

3 · Import duty + excise + VAT4 707 USD

4 · MaxUsAutos services + broker1 000 USD

5 · Certification + registration191 USD

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History of this VIN

VIN WP0CA2985VS620496 history

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PhotoLot #AuctionDateOutcomeFinal bidSeller

NEW#40030166You are here

IAAI

Oct 18, 2025

SoldPrice unknown

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Reliability & recalls

Common problems: Porsche Boxster 1997

Owner complaints filed with the US NHTSA database: 23. Of these — crashes: 0, fires: 2.

Most-reported systems

Air Bags
8
Electrical System
7
Power Train
5
Seat Belts
4
Engine And Engine Cooling
3
Vehicle Speed Control
1

Official recalls

Power Train
CERTAIN 2-DOOR CONVERTIBLE PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE TIPTRONIC (AUTOMATIC) TRANSMISSION MAY HAVE BEEN PRODUCED WITH AN INCORRECTLY ADJUSTED KEY-LOCK-CABLE DOWN TO THE SHIFT SELECTOR. IF THE KEY-LOCK-CABLE IS NOT ADJUSTED CORRECTLY, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE IGNITION KEY WILL SNAG UPON BEING REMOVED FRO THE IGNITION LOCK OR THE SLECTOR LEVER CAN BE SHIFTED FROM POSITION "P" WITH THE IGNITION KEY REMOVED AND THE LOCKING BUTTON OPERATED.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE CABLE ADJUSTMENT AND, REGARDLESS OF THE RESULTS OF THIS INSPECTION, THE KEY-LOCK-CABLE MUST ALSO BE ADJUSTED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 15, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT PORSCHE AT 1-800-545-8039.
NHTSA campaign: 03V004000
Electrical System
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE IGNITION SWITCH CAN CRACK AND CAUSE ELECTRICAL FAILURES.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW TYPE IGNITION SWITCH.
NHTSA campaign: 98V113000
Power Train
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH TIPTRONIC TRANSMISSIONS. THE BEARING SLEEVES CAN SEIZE IN THE INTERMEDIATE SELECTOR LEVERS.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED BEARING SLEEVES OF THE LEVER WITH BEARING SLEEVES OF AN IMPROVED DESIGN.
NHTSA campaign: 98V112000
Air Bags
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: CHILD SEATING SYSTEM AIR BAG DEACTIVATION KIT FOR USE ON 1997-1998 911 CARRERA S, CARRERA 4, CARRERA 4S, AND TURBO (1997 MODEL ONLY), PART NO. 993 803 283 00, AND 1997-1998 BOXSTER MODEL VEHICLES, PART NOS. 996 803 283 00 AND 996 803 083 00. DUE TO A MANUFACTURING PROBLEM, THE CONTACT BUCKLE (WHICH IS PART OF THE KIT) DOES NOT DEACTIVATE THE AIR BAG(S).