1998 Porsche Boxster Base
WP0CA2986WU624174
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· $4,322 below typical price
Santa Cruz, CA
This 1998 Porsche Boxster Base is listed at $9,950 with 79,000 miles in Santa Cruz, CA.
Sold by The Argus Company
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1998 Porsche Boxster Base
VIN WP0CA2986WU624174
Market price range
Based on 18 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of October 10, 2026This vehicle: $9,950 — $4,322 below the typical market price ($14,272)
Asking $9,950 · typical market price $14,272 · based on 18 comparable same-build listings.
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1998 Porsche Boxster Base for sale near Santa CruzCA
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Price history for this VIN
Price increased $175 (+1.8%) over 5 months.
Asking prices recorded across 6 listing dates for VIN WP0CA2986WU624174, spanning 5 months.
Active listing
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Argus Company | Santa Cruz, CA 95062 | $9,950 | 79,000 mi | 2026-06-27 | 14 h ago |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Argus Company | Santa Cruz, CA 95063 | $11,125 | 79,000 mi | 2026-06-26 | 2 d ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for WP0CA2986WU624174Full 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 1998 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 1998 Porsche Boxster has 4 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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AIR BAGSEQUIPMENT 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.NHTSA campaign 98E005000
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EXTERIOR LIGHTINGSABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES.NHTSA campaign 09E012000
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 1998 Porsche Boxster from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed September 28, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 1998 Porsche Boxster over the last 6 months — the market firmed $501 in that span.
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| April 2026 | $10,998 |
| May 2026 | $11,746 |
| June 2026 | $10,999 |
| July 2026 | $13,448 |
| August 2026 | $12,152 |
| September 2026 | $11,499 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 Porsche Boxster Base (this car) | $9,950 | 18 | — |
| 1997 Jaguar XK8 | $17,894 | 2 | +$7,944 |
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 | $68,490 | 100% | 36,171 mi |
| 2015 | 34 | $49,992 | 73% | 43,110 mi |
| 2014 | 33 | $44,950 | 66% | 58,931 mi |
| 2013 | 57 | $38,999 | 57% | 56,994 mi |
| 2011 | 27 | $29,995 | 44% | 61,324 mi |
| 2009 | 17 | $29,300 | 43% | 73,149 mi |
| 2008 | 46 | $25,672 | 37% | 63,433 mi |
| 2007 | 24 | $20,282 | 30% | 70,166 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
