Highlights

Matching-numbers 3.4-litre flat-six engine producing 296hp
Well-specified from the factory with approximately $8,500 in additional options, including 18-inch Turbo-look alloy wheels and a leather/carbon fibre-trimmed steering wheel, gear selector and handbrake lever
Recent mechanical attention includes catalytic converter, thermostat and oxygen sensor replacements
Supplied with USA title, Dutch import documentation, original window sticker, and under-bonnet Porsche specification sticker
All EU duties and VAT have been paid
Seller can assist with worldwide transport and shipping

The Appeal

The 996-generation 911 marked a watershed moment for Porsche: the first water-cooled 911, blending the marque's legendary flat-six character with a thoroughly modern chassis. Increasingly appreciated by enthusiasts who recognise the 996 as a capable sports car at an accessible price point, well-specified examples continue to attract keen interest.

This 2000 model-year Carrera 4 Cabriolet is finished in Midnight Blue Metallic and benefits from a generous roster of factory options totalling some $8,500 over the base specification. Originally a US-market car, it has been imported to the Netherlands with all EU duties and VAT paid, and the seller can assist with worldwide transport and shipping.

A timeless blend of performance and style, this 2000 Porsche 996 Carrera 4 Cabriolet delivers pure open-top exhilaration with every drive, and would be equally capable as an exciting daily driver with year-round usability, or a fun weekend toy.

History and Paperwork

Originally supplied to the US market as a left-hand-drive car
Imported to the Netherlands with Dutch import documentation
EU customs duties and VAT have been paid
VIN: WP0CA2998YS653229
USA Title present
Owner’s manuals and service book supplied
Factory under-bonnet specification sticker and window sticker present, detailing the full equipment list
Matching-numbers engine confirmed
Recent service records, with work carried out in Monroe Township, New Jersey
October 2024: catalytic converter replaced, evaporative emissions vent purge valve replaced, window regulators replaced
February 2025: oxygen sensor replaced
May 2025: oil and filter changed
July 2025: thermostat replaced
The odometer shows 174,542 miles

Extra option that come with this car (from factory):

 [C02] 50 States Emissions — $0

 [XPD] 3 Spoke Carbon/Leather Steering Wheel — $1,760

 [413] 18" Turbo Look Light Alloy Wheels — $1,190

 [XME] Rear Center Console Painted in Exterior Color — $715

 [288] Headlight Washers — $225

 [490] Hi-Fi Sound Package with 10 Speaker Amplifier System — $600

 [551] Porsche Windstop (Deflector) — $245

 [659] On Board Computer — $275

 [692] Remote CD Changer (6 Disc) — $705

 [696] AM/FM Stereo Radio with Compact Disc — $345

 [XEH] Auto Dimming Rearview & Exterior Mirrors — $700

 [XMP] Leather Sun Visors with Dual Lighted Mirrors — $550

 [XNS] Leather Covered Steering Column — $310

 Original Shipping Charge: $765

Service history (Last 2 years):

07/19/2025 – Monroe Township, NJ
Vehicle serviced
Thermostat replaced

05/07/2025 – Monroe Township, NJ
Vehicle serviced
Oil and filter changed

02/04/2025 – Monroe Township, NJ
Vehicle serviced
Oxygen sensor replaced

10/09/2024 – Monroe Township, NJ
Vehicle serviced
Catalytic converter replaced
Evaporative emissions vent purge valve replaced
Window regulator(s) replaced

This vehicle is sold with its original US Title. Please note that it has not yet been road-registered or safety- inspected within the EU. As a US-market vehicle, it is offered without a European Certificate of Conformity (COC). Registration will likely require Individual Vehicle Approval (IVA) or National Homologation, depending on your country. We recommend checking your local regulations prior to purchase.

The Condition

Finished in Midnight Blue Metallic (L39C) with black soft-top roof
Savannah Beige (SJ) leather-trimmed interior with body-coloured centre console and silver-toned trim
Fitted with the optional 18-inch Turbo-look light alloy wheels, rather than standard 17-inch items
Equipment includes automatic climate control, cruise control, a Porsche CR-220 stereo, electrically adjustable front seats, a removable wind deflector, and a deployable rear spoiler
Three-spoke carbon and leather-trimmed steering wheel, gear selector and handbrake lever
Prospective buyers are encouraged to study the photographs carefully

Factory specification:

236 Internal production code related to tyres
249 Tiptronic transmission, five-speed
288 Headlamp washer
413 18-inch 993 Turbo-look wheels (not hollow spoke)
432 Tiptronic buttons for steering wheel
437 Eight-way electrical seat, left
438 Eight-way electrical seat, right
448 Sports brake pads
490 Basic sound system
551 Wind deflector
601 Litronic (xenon) headlamps
659 Board computer
680 Nokia DSP (Digital Sound Processing) audio system
X48 Carbon Tiptronic selector lever
X54 Stainless steel tailpipes
X58 Carbon handbrake lever
X69 Carbon door entry guards with logo
XEH Self-dimming mirrors
XME Centre console painted in car color
XPD Carbon three-spoke steering wheel

The Mechanics

Matching-numbers 3.4-litre (3,387cc) DOHC water-cooled horizontally-opposed flat-six boxer engine producing 296hp
VarioCam variable valve timing system
Five-speed Tiptronic automatic transmission with steering wheel-mounted shift buttons
Carrera 4 model with four-wheel drive
Four-wheel ventilated disc brakes with four-piston light alloy callipers

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