1998 Porsche Boxster Base
WP0CA2989WU622984
No longer listed since around Oct 5, 2025
Last listed by Private Collection Motors, Inc · Costa Mesa, CA
- Last asking price
- $9,995
- Odometer
- 88,224 mi
- On the market
- 17 days
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 Private Collection Motors, Inc
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1998 Porsche Boxster Base
VIN WP0CA2989WU622984
Market price range
Based on 19 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of October 15, 2026Love this car? See what else is out there.
1998 Porsche Boxster Base for sale near Costa MesaCA
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Listings
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Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private Collection Motors, Inc | Costa Mesa, CA 92627 | $9,995 | 88,224 mi | 2025-09-18 | 375 d ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for WP0CA2989WU622984Full 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) | $13,700 | 19 | — |
| 2000 Mazda MX-5 | $9,000 | 2 | −$4,700 |
| 1997 Porsche 911 | $55,865 | 2 | +$42,165 |
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 | 30 | $76,000 | 100% | 34,913 mi |
| 2015 | 31 | $49,990 | 66% | 43,831 mi |
| 2014 | 28 | $42,177 | 55% | 60,595 mi |
| 2013 | 47 | $38,999 | 51% | 59,259 mi |
| 2011 | 17 | $29,495 | 39% | 65,046 mi |
| 2009 | 14 | $32,896 | 43% | 65,211 mi |
| 2008 | 41 | $26,495 | 35% | 61,742 mi |
| 2007 | 21 | $21,900 | 29% | 67,648 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
