Description
Very high specification, well maintained and cared for X50 996 Turbo with factory aero kit in Paint to Sample Iris Blue. Origonal registration: GM03FOJ.
This year sees Porsche celebrate 25 years of the 996, solidifying its classic status. This, being a Turbo X50, with Aero Kit (as the UK press car had) and Paint to Sample, is probably the most tastefully specified and desirable turbo available, providing you like Carbon, the colour Blue, and to go FAST.
The vehicle in question has been well maintained, replacement parts fitted when required with no expense spared. Since my ownership I have fitted 4 new Michelin N4 specification tyres, carried out 4 wheel alignment, purchased two new key fobs to replace the aging ones, top of the range BOSCH S5 battery, dyno benchmark to confirm power output and overview of engine health, full service with key components replaced whilst working in those areas such as coil packs and carried out a compression and cylinder leak down test to confirm engine health.
After spending ££££s on the parts and labour, unfortunately, I need more space. As they say, one persons loss is another persons opportunity, is it time for you to enjoy?
Tasteful and rare specification highlights include:
Highly sought after ‘X50’ package which POSCHE reported to raise power output to 450bhp through modified turbochargers (from the GT2), intercoolers (from the GT2) and gearbox.
‘Colour to sample’ or ‘Paint to Sample’ AKA PTS in Iris Blue (37u)
Aero Kit which includes front and rear spoilers, matched in the PTS Iris blue
TWO Z codes, known as ‘Exclusive Special Order’ options which I believe to be the Carbon Fibre phone and PTS aero kit.
Carbon package (Large) which includes carbon fibre trims for the gear lever, speakers, dashboard, air vents and more!
Door entry guards in carbon
Sports seats WITH lowering
See the PR code specification list at the bottom of the advertisement for further details
Scheduled maintenance
3, 795 miles - 13/ 02/ 2004 - Minor Maintenance - PORSCHE Lindbrook Ltd
10, 172 miles - 13/ 12/ 2004 - Minor Maintenance - PORSCHE Centre Mid-Sussex
22, 420 miles - 10/ 05/ 2006 - Major Maintenance - PORSCHE Centre Bristol
22, 420 miles - 10/ 05/ 2006 - Brake Fluid Change - PORSCHE Centre Bristol
25, 583 miles - 17/ 08/ 2007 - Yearly maintenance - PORSCHE Centre Swindon
25, 583 miles - 17/ 08/ 2007 - Brake Fluid Change- PORSCHE Centre Swindon
30, 232 miles - 20/ 08/ 08 - Minor Maintenance - PORSCHE Centre Colchester
34, 280 miles - 11/ 08/ 2009 - Yearly Maintenance - PORSCHE Centre Colchester
39, 524 miles - 21/ 07/ 2011 - Major maintenance - R S PORSCHE Cardiff
39, 524 miles - 21/ 07/ 2011 - Brake Fluid Change - R S PORSCHE Cardiff
40, 809 miles - 08/ 11/ 2011 - Major maintenance - R. S. R. Engineering PORSCHE Specialists
49, 384 miles - 04/ 01/ 2014 - Yearly & Minor Maintenance - Dorset Sports Cars PORSCHE Specialist
49, 384 miles - 04/ 01/ 2014 - Brake Fluid Change - Dorset Sports Cars PORSCHE Specialist
53, 773 miles - 12/ 03/ 2015 - Major Maintenance & Spark Plug Replacement - Brookspeed PORSCHE Specialist
57, 363 miles - 25/ 03/ 2016 - Minor Maintenance - RPM Technik
57, 363 miles - 25/ 03/ 2016 - Brake Fluid Change - RPM Technik
57, 559 miles - 29/ 03/ 2017 - Yearly Maintenance - RPM Technik
58, 582 miles - 07/ 20/ 2020 - Minor Maintenance - PORSCHA Werks
58, 850 miles - 09/ 08/ 2023 - Major Maintenance & Spark Plug Change - Regal Autosport
Other maintenance
05/ 06/ 2010 - Professional 1 day correction detail
10/ 10/ 2010 - 4 wheel alignment
19/ 09/ 2011 - Full replacement set of radiators, condensers and associated consumables
03/ 11/ 2011 - Replacement pair of GT2/ S/ X50 turbochargers from Turbo Technics
10/ 11/ 2011 - Front brake pad replacement with warning wires and damping plates
08/ 12/ 2011 - Full replacement set of Michelin tyres in N3 PORSCHE specification
05/ 03/ 2012 - Replacement front wheel bearing
10/ 07/ 2012 - 4 wheel alignment
27/ 07/ 2012 - Replacement MAF (mass air flow) sensor
13/ 09/ 2012 - Replacement clutch to GT2 specification, rear main seal and assosicated consumables
08/ 05/ 2014 - Renewing of fluid for Power Assisted Steering
12/ 03/ 2015 - Replacement of clutch pressure accumulator, track rod end and 4 wheel alignment
24/ 03/ 2016 - Replacement of oil pressure sender
21/ 09/ 2017 - Replacement of all brake discs, pads and renewing of inner and outer CV boots
26/ 05/ 2021 - Replacement battery
23/ 11/ 2022 - Full replacement set of Michelin tyres in N4 PORSCHE specification
09/ 08/ 2022 - Full replacement set of PORSCHE coil packs
09/ 08/ 2022 - Brake, power steering and hydraulic fluid replacement
09/ 08/ 2022 -
05/ 12/ 2022 - Two replacement key fobs
05/ 12/ 2022 - Replacement rear arms
05/ 12/ 2022 - 4 wheel alignment
05/ 12/ 2022 - Replacement battery Bosch S5 with 5 year guarantee
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Talk soon!Look around, all other 996 Turbos are boring. Black, silver, grey, black interiors with unexciting trim. I thought 996 Turbos were boring too, until I found this spec. As soon as I saw it, I HAD to have it.
PTS Iris Blue, with Metropole Blue interior, large carbon pack and a carbon phone. Imagine living life circa 2003, making deals on your way to 200MPH.
I absolutely love this car and I am sad to let it go, but as my work is exploding and I have no time to drive it, it’s a shame to hide it away.
