1997 Porsche Boxster
WP0CA2988VS623490
No longer listed since around May 20, 2025
Last listed by Suburban Auto Sales LLC · Madison Heights, MI
- Last asking price
- $5,999
- Odometer
- 106,449 mi
- On the market
- 5 months
The date is when the listing came down — the final sale price isn't public. Prices further down describe the market for this build, not this car.
Last listed by Suburban Auto Sales LLC
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1997 Porsche Boxster
VIN WP0CA2988VS623490
Market price range
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Price history for this VIN
Asking prices recorded across 2 listing dates for VIN WP0CA2988VS623490, spanning 5 months.
Listings
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Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suburban Auto Sales LLC | Madison Heights, MI 48071 | $5,999 | 106,449 mi | 2025-04-28 | 516 d ago |
| — | $5,999 | 106,449 mi | 2025-03-17 | 530 d ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for WP0CA2988VS623490Full factory specs for this build →
- ✗ Backup camera
- ✗ Blind-spot monitor
- ✗ Lane departure
- ✗ ABS
- ✗ Electronic stability
Fuel economy (EPA)
Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 17 MPG combined.
5-year cost to own
Beyond the sticker: what this 1997 Porsche Boxster likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.
Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 1997 Porsche Boxster has 6 recall campaigns as of September 2026. EPA combined fuel economy: 17 MPG.
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POWER TRAINCERTAIN 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…NHTSA campaign 03V004000
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEMVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE IGNITION SWITCH CAN CRACK AND CAUSE ELECTRICAL FAILURES.NHTSA campaign 98V113000
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POWER TRAINVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH TIPTRONIC TRANSMISSIONS. THE BEARING SLEEVES CAN SEIZE IN THE INTERMEDIATE SELECTOR LEVERS.NHTSA campaign 98V112000
Recall campaigns apply to the model year, not to one car. Check remedy status for this VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Model-level data for the 1997 Porsche Boxster from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed September 29, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 1997 Porsche Boxster over the last 6 months — the market softened $1,799 in that span.
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| May 2026 | $12,299 |
| June 2026 | $12,600 |
| July 2026 | $13,255 |
| August 2026 | $13,245 |
| September 2026 | $12,820 |
| October 2026 | $10,500 |
How it compares to rivals
Median asking price for comparable body styles listed near this car| Model | Median price | For sale nearby | vs this car |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 Porsche Boxster (this car) | $12,448 | 18 | — |
| 1997 Ford Mustang | $17,900 | 5 | +$5,452 |
| 1998 Chevrolet Corvette | $29,038 | 2 | +$16,590 |
| 1995 Porsche 911 | $64,998 | 2 | +$52,550 |
| 1995 Dodge Viper | $69,997 | 2 | +$57,549 |
Cheapest active listings of each comparable body style in this region — median of what those models actually ask.
Market by model year
What each model year costs right now — live supply, median asking price and how much value each year keeps versus the newest one.
| Year | Units for sale | Median price | vs newest | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 35 | $62,300 | 100% | 37,700 mi |
| 2015 | 34 | $49,995 | 80% | 43,352 mi |
| 2014 | 34 | $42,148 | 68% | 60,177 mi |
| 2013 | 59 | $38,890 | 62% | 56,318 mi |
| 2012 | 11 | $37,800 | 61% | 62,651 mi |
| 2011 | 24 | $30,038 | 48% | 61,393 mi |
| 2009 | 18 | $30,399 | 49% | 70,205 mi |
| 2008 | 48 | $25,672 | 41% | 62,126 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
