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WP0CA2983WU624648 — 1998 Porsche Boxster — auction IAAI | MaxUsAutos

1998 Porsche Boxster

Lot #41291476 · VIN WP0CA2983WU624648

🇺🇸 IAAILeft SideKeys includedSold

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1998 Porsche Boxster, Left Side, IAAI, VIN WP0CA2983WU624648 · photo 1 of 16

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What does the damage type «Left Side» mean

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Auction IAAI · Lot #41291476

Final bid925 USD8% of market valueMarket value of the intact car in the US: 11 952 USDRepair estimate: 11 952 USDThis lot sold below market. We'll price one like it turnkey — no overpaying.

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Estimated turnkey price in Ukraine421 955 ₴≈ 9 469 USD

1 · Auction price900 USD

2 · Shipping + insurance3 250 USD

3 · Import duty + excise + VAT4 013 USD

4 · MaxUsAutos services + broker895 USD

5 · Certification + registration191 USD

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History of this VIN

VIN WP0CA2983WU624648 history

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IAAI

Feb 13, 2025

Sold

925 USD

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Reliability & recalls

Common problems: Porsche Boxster 1998

Owner complaints filed with the US NHTSA database: 34.

Most-reported systems

Structure
11
Air Bags
9
Engine And Engine Cooling
7
Electrical System
6
Seat Belts
2
Engine
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
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).
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A MODIFIED AIR BAG DEACTIVATION KIT.
NHTSA campaign: 98E005000
Exterior Lighting
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
Remedy: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
NHTSA campaign: 09E012000

Source: NHTSA (USA). This is model-level statistics, not a report on this specific car.

1998 Porsche Boxster

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What does the damage type «Left Side» mean

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What to keep in mind

What we do to make sure the deal goes smoothly

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