Wednesday 3rd August 2022

Porsche Boxster RS60 Spyder for sale

The RS60 is less extreme than the later Boxster Spyder, but it's also less expensive...

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Having a great Porsche that doesn’t depreciate very much is excellent news for those that own them, but less encouraging for those that want them. Years and miles continue to pass and yet those values - still around the original RRP - refuse to budge, which is probably quite irritating. See the original Boxster Spyder and 981 Cayman GT4 for proof.  

To get a fix, then, buyers might have to consider an alternative. And the Boxster RS60 Spyder may well be that car for those craving six horizontally opposed cylinders in the middle of a two-seat sports car. Sure, it isn’t as extreme or as exhilarating as an actual 987 Spyder, but where those cars are still to be found at more than £40k, an RS60 like this one - 2008, 70k, full service history - is a little over £20k. Which is quite a big difference.  

And if lacking the weight loss of a Spyder, the Boxster RS60 was notable for a few reasons. A standard sports exhaust meant more than 300hp, SportDesign add-ons ensured a racier look, PASM was also standard fit and a limited run of cars (1,960 units) kept it exclusive. It doesn’t sound like a very limited number, but bear in mind Porsche made just 11 fewer 991 Speedsters - hardly an everyday spot - and it’s clear the RS60 is a pretty rare car.  

In the sunshine you’re unlikely to miss it, assuming the roof is down and the interior is on show. The silver over red colour scheme for the RS60 was a homage to the 718 RS60 Spyder that won the 12 Hours of Sebring in 1960. Grey leather and a black roof were available for those who preferred a more muted tribute to the old race car, although those wanting to stand out then or now really only have one option. Both paint and upholstery still look in fine fettle after almost a decade and a half.  

Back in 2008, the Spyder carried a £5,500 premium over a Boxster S, so you’d have to be pretty committed to the history, the leather and the new 19-inch wheels to plump for it over the regular (and excellent) standard car. Now, however, with the 987 still a common sight, having one with a sliver more drama and rarity about it does aid the desirability.

Especially when you factor in the modest premium; there are lower mileage or later 987s out there for similar money - the RS60 was a run out of the first generation, ahead of the 2009 facelift - though no longer is another £5k required for the special one. Which, even though there aren’t many bad Boxsters out there, does make this one look particularly nice. Assuming you really, really like red leather. 

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SPECIFICATION | PORSCHE BOXSTER RS60 SPYDER

Engine: 3,386cc, flat six
Transmission: 6-speed manual, rear-wheel drive
Power (hp): 307@6,250rpm
Torque (lb ft): 251@4,400rpm
MPG: 26.7
CO2: 254g/km
Year registered: 2008
Recorded mileage: 70,210
Price new: £45,400
Yours for: £21,495 

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[MR2-No Pace-No Space]

Why do Porsche do that to their interiors, red seats, steering wheel and inserts on the door cards would look good. Porsche, everything is red, looks like a blood bath.

[DeanHelix]

Perhaps a touch too much red? Do the seats, wheel and doorcards, leave the dashboard alone otherwise it looks a little garish.

[BIRMA]

The interior does not come over so well in photographs but in the flesh it's quite nice. I had one of these and it had all the extras like Carbon Ceramic brakes, PASM etc. Really nice car but of course the Sword of Damocles was the bore scoring which somewhat tainted the ownership experience.
Obligatory photo,

Edited by BIRMA on Wednesday 3rd August 10:56

[jamesbilluk]

Had one of these back in 2017, brilliant little car, although, I like red seats, but the interior was a bit too much red for me! For a factory sports exhaust system it sounded fantastic as well once the valves were open, a joy with the roof down

[jmcc500]

Of course, as well as being lighter, the later Spyder was a Gen 2 which takes away the (perhaps imaginary) potential mechanical issues that the Gen 1 cars faced, and gives you a nicer all-round engine (IMO!)

Having had a Gen 1 Cayman and a Gen 2 Spyder I would choose any Gen 2 car over a Gen 1, just for the peace of mind.

[mynameistim]

It’s been said before, but I wish they’d include a photo with the roof in place.

[Leins]

MR2-No Pace-No Space said:

Why do Porsche do that to their interiors, red seats, steering wheel and inserts on the door cards would look good. Porsche, everything is red, looks like a blood bath.

They did something similar with the original Boxster concept, albeit not quite so red. Still one of my favourites, especially those air vents

[Largechris]

Looks really nice actually.

But Spyder is just a marketing term, doesn't mean anything.

[andrew]

i'm a big fan of pulp fiction, but...

[humphra]

I really like the red interior, but I can appreciate its very 'in your face" and will divide opinion.

And as has already been said, its the riskier engine so some extra checks would be wise before buying. Plus that price seems high for what you're getting and if I was looking for a boxster, I think I'd just use the same money for a nice gen2 987.

[Magnum 475]

Hmmm.

Worst engine in the line-up in terms of borkage - the M97 3.4 is about the highest risk there is for bore-scoring.

Interior that looks like someone slaughtered a dozen pigs in there.

I'll pass thanks.

Either a 987 3.2S or a Gen 2 is a much safer bet, and is where my money would (did) go.

[KCW]

I bought one new in August 2008, GT Silver with black leather. Part exchanged against a 997 Carrera S Gen II a year later with 6000 miles on the clock, mainly road trips rather than commuting. A fabulous car; my mistake ( I’d owned only one Porsche before that, a Gen 1 997 C2S ) was taking it for a junior 911, which it isn’t, it’s a great car in its own right, different ( less power than a 911 of course but sublime on B road and twisty stuff) and I really wish I’d kept it. 0n the red interior, in my view truly tasteless. The dealer pushed it to me ( they had one in stock) but really, in the ‘flesh’ when I looked at it, it was a deal breaker for me. But hey ho if you like it or can live with it, it’s a fabulous driver’s car.

[GTRene]

for a limited Porsche, its not expensive, I guess it would take 5-8 years that those will go towards 40-50k with not to high mileage.

came across another series 1 a Boxster S from the first series, not a Rs60 though, but they changed a lot, also the engine, made it a 4.1 with around 400+ hp.

they also changed the interior a lot, looks good I think.



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[nismo48]

jamesbilluk said:

Had one of these back in 2017, brilliant little car, although, I like red seats, but the interior was a bit too much red for me! For a factory sports exhaust system it sounded fantastic as well once the valves were open, a joy with the roof down

Nice car

[jamesbilluk]

nismo48 said:

Nice car

Was great fun!

[GT3hopeful]

Interior perfect for Dexter

[g7jhp]

The 987 Boxster RS60 Spyder was just a Gen 1 Special Edition, more of a marketing exercise. Spec was available on the Boxster S but as a package you probably saved a little.

The 987 Gen 2 Boxster Spyder was a proper 'special' as it has the rear styling, roof, bucket seats etc which made it unique. Plus the Gen 2 didn't have a chocolate engine.

Better take a standard Gen 2 to save money, but get a more reliable car or Gen 2 Spyder for exclusivity.

[BIRMA]

g7jhp said:

The 987 Boxster RS60 Spyder was just a Gen 1 Special Edition, more of a marketing exercise. Spec was available on the Boxster S but as a package you probably saved a little.

The 987 Gen 2 Boxster Spyder was a proper 'special' as it has the rear styling, roof, bucket seats etc which made it unique. Plus the Gen 2 didn't have a chocolate engine.

Better take a standard Gen 2 to save money, but get a more reliable car or Gen 2 Spyder for exclusivity.

Indeed the RS60 was just an end of line edition, if anyone does their homework now they should go for any of the Gen 2 DFI engined Boxsters as most of the issues of IMS and bore scoring was sorted with the new engine. All models are cracking cars regardless of which one you choose.
The Gen 2 Spyder still commands a premium price even these days.

[Garry White]

I had one of these in 2015. The same exterior as this one but mine had black interior which to me was much more pleasing. Truly great car. I bought it for £24,000 and sold it three years later for £21,000. Looking at the price of this one they are holding the price well.

[Broccers]

I had wondered If a less brightly interiored sports edition is a better bet? 150 on uk roads.

Edited by Broccers on Thursday 11th August 06:31