Beschreibung
HARTECH ENGINE REBUILD AT 87K - £23K Spent in last 5 years
I bought the car in 2018, after the need to buy a second car. The Porsche fulfilled my requirements as both a reliable daily driver, as well as a weekend car with just enough space to accommodate my young family. i've spent a considerable amount of money on its mechanical needs in order to give me peace of mind.
As my kids grow up, the arrival of the new daily driver has seen the Porsches use substantially reduced and this is the key reason for its sale.
Coming to market after 5 year ownership, there are bills for £23, 000 on its engine, suspension and gearbox, on top of its regular servicing in that time, a mechanically strong example.
Engine/ Gearbox
The gearbox operates without issues. The car has also seen a recently fitted Dansk stainless steel sports exhaust system, which performs without issues.
Suspension/ Brakes
The brakes stop the car in a straight line, with no issues noted with unwanted noises. It received new front discs and pads ~2 years ago.
The suspension doesn’t emit any form of knocks or rattles, thanks to the complete set of new uprated Bilstein shocks, coffin arms, suspension arms, and track control arms 18 months ago at the cost of £3, 000.
The Drive
Thanks to a complete engine rebuild, as well as suspension attention, the car drives exceptionally well and is tight on the move. Due to this extensive work and my regular use of the car, it is mechanically well up to scratch
No issues with oil pressure or oil temperature, and the added safeguard of a low-temperature thermostat fitted after the engine rebuild should allay any fears.
The car comes with its factory hardtop, it can be removed and replaced easily and also comes with its stand. The soft top operates perfectly with no issues noted with the motors. It is presentable with just a handful of marks but no rips. The soft top headlining is in good shape.
Electrical
There is a couple of electrical issues these are; beeps from the parking sensors when reversing, which seems to be an issue with a sensor not being disconnected when installed the new PCM.
History and Paperwork
Originally registered by Porsche Cambridge, the car has a regular pattern of servicing, carried out by Porsche's main dealers and specialists, with three services in the last three years.
Hartech carried out a complete engine rebuild at around 87, 000 miles in November 2018 at the cost of £11, 580. Naturally, this included the installation of a larger improved bearing and low-temperature thermostat. Since then it has also seen an additional £9, 500 worth of work including a whole new exhaust kit, new front brakes and lines, hydraulic tappets as well as a gearbox rebuild. It has also seen new suspension components, which include £3, 000 worth of upgraded Bilstein Sports shocks and new coffin arms, suspension arms and track control arms.
It also comes with the usual sundry/ maintenance bills and a handful of previous MOTs and its full owner wallet and manuals. It has an MOT to October 2024 and will be sold with both of its keys.
the car starts up immediately with no engine warning lights. The engine idles smoothly with no undulations.
Inside/ Dash
An updated media centre, but that tried and tested 5 dial layout that we're all familiar with when it comes to the 911. The dashboard is in good shape, with some minor marks. The glove box handle needs investigation. The centre console plastics show scuffs. The binnacle is intact with legible instrument faces.
All controls work, with the air conditioning being weak. The car has its original PCM replaced with a Kenwood touchscreen The door cards have minor marks.
The steering wheel with Tiptronic buttons is in good shape with no outstanding issues noted. .
Electronics/ Outer
The car comes with its factory hardtop, it can be removed and replaced easily and also comes with its stand. The soft top operates perfectly with no issues with the motors. It is presentable with just a handful of marks but no rips. The soft top headlining is in good shape
Seats and Carpets
The heated leather seats are generally in OK condition with no rips, the driver's seat has typical age-related creases.
The carpets are intact, all bone dry, and show the typical fading to come that you now see with a 996.
Wheels/ Tires
The optional 18" 5 spoke alloy Sport Design wheels have been professionally repainted in gun-metal. They are generally in good condition with light minor scuffs noted on the front rims.
Bodywork
The structure of the car is sound, with a solid floorpan and no issues on the inner wings. The external aspect of the car also looks good, with just some minor corrosion noted on the lowest section of the front wing arch lips which can come with age on these cars.
The car is generally free of damage, other than treatable dents on the near side section of the lower rear wing and bonnet.
