Highlights
- ULEZ compliant
- Superbly maintained, high specification, low mileage 996
- Desirable post-2002 facelift model with 3.6 litre engine
- Huge history file will full service history
- IMS bearing replaced as a precaution in 2017
- Impeccable condition reflecting careful owners
- Supplied with matching factory hard top
- MOT to February 2024
The Appeal
The 996 ushered Porsche into the modern world by reinventing what the 911 could be. A facelift in 2002 addressed buyer comments about the front end styling and ushered in an improved and more powerful 3.6 litre version of the superlative flat-six motor.
There were a vast array of models offering a mix of engine, gearbox and body styles to suit virtually any requirement. Owners could then personalise their cars from Porsche’s extensive list of options.
This superbly maintained, low mileage 996 is one of those later facelifted cars with the 3.6 litre motor. Its first owner also bespoked it carefully, combining cabriolet styling and Tiptronic gearbox with plenty of options to create a particularly well-specified car. Subsequent owners have clearly cared for it well – there is a thick history file – and it is one of the best examples of this sought-after model that we’ve seen in recent months.
The History and Paperwork
- First registered 11th March 2002
- Current owner since 14th October 2022
- Meticulously maintained by Porsche and independent specialists
- 14 service stamps – see photographs for full list of service work
- Most recently serviced in January 2022 at 66,187 miles
- 18 previous MOT certificates to verify mileage
- £3,970 expended in June 2017 to upgrade IMS bearing as a precaution
- Milltek exhaust fitted at the same time
- Average 3,500 miles covered per annum
- Non-smokers car
- Video of car available
- MOT to 29th February 2024 with one minor advisory for brake pipe covered in grease
- Has covered less than 1,000 miles since last MOT
- Leather handbook and factory manuals and service books in very good condition
- 2 key sets
- Air conditioning regassed and cooling pipes recently replaced
Following the launch of the 996, in 2002 Porsche introduced a revised version that returned to a more ‘classic’ 911 front end styling and introduced a 3.6 litre version of the car’s relatively new flat-six engine.
These changes, in particular the revised capacity engine, are considered particularly desirable by enthusiasts. The engine offered more power and improve quality and reliability.
This March 2002 996 benefits from both of those changes.
The Condition
- High specification car in very good condition reflecting careful owners
- Polar Silver metallic bodywork with dark blue roof and grey leather interior
- Presents as close to immaculate and with very little wear visible
- Paintwork in superb condition with no visible scuffs or scrapes
- Bodywork is in similar condition with clean panel gaps and straight lines
- Close inspection of the detail photographs is advised to appreciate the quality
- Supplied with dark blue fabric roof in excellent condition and matching Polar Silver hard top and protective cover
- Cabin and boot area in unmarked condition with good switchgear, seats and carpets
- Barely any wear visible to high-use areas such as seat bolsters and wheel
- Later high end Pioneer FAB infotainment system fitted
- 18in Spider alloy wheels unmarked and uncorroded
- Shod with nearly new Michelin Pilot Super Sport tyres
- Porsche tool kit complete and appears unused
- Porsche mats fitted from new and in well kept condition
High specification includes:
- Crested Porsche logos on leather seats
- Wind deflector
- Cruise control
- Daytime Running Lights
- Gloss black brake callipers
- Air conditioning
The Mechanics
- 2002-onwards 3,596cc flat-six engine developing 310bhp
- 0-60 mph in 4.9 secs, very similar to the contemporary Turbo model
- 5 speed automatic gearbox with Tiptronic function on shifter and steering wheel
- Clean engine bay indicating fastidious owners
- Porsche Stability Management system (PSM)
- Vast history file including 14 service stamps most recently in January 2022
- IMS bearing replaced as a precaution in 2017
- High-end Milltek exhaust fitted at the same time
- Extensive MOT records verify mileage
- Air conditioning recently regassed and cooling pipes replaced
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