Highlights
- Very well maintained with FSH
- Just two registered keepers
- Well specified and smart-looking 996
- Revised car with later 3.6litre 315bhp engine
- Long MOT to December 2024 with no advisories
The Appeal
In 2002 Porsche improved an already compelling package. The revised 996 was more powerful and more usable. Perhaps it is no surprise that so many of these well regarded, reliable cars remain as distinctive daily drivers.
Including this one. Its regular use means it comes to market with very good service history - the book has 18 service stamps with extra work detailed in invoices - and a raft of long life checks, brake fluid changes and airbag checks.
Classically finished in silver over black it is usefully equipped with a long, advisory-free MOT to December 2024. This well kept car looks ready for its third keeper in 22 years.
The History and Paperwork
- First registered 29th November 2002
- Just two registered keepers
- Current keeper is vendor’s wife who acquired car on 25th February 2006
- Full service history with 18 stamps in book
- Further servicing work recorded in invoices in photography file
- Serviced at 114,260 miles in December 2021 when belts, brake fluid and front discs and pads also replaced
- Servicing by main dealers and independent specialists
- Differential oil and gearbox oil replaced in December 2020 at 110,402 miles
- Service book shows regular brake fluid changes and airbag and long life condition checks
- Factory handbooks in Porsche wallet
- Three keys and keyring with two additional keyrings
- MOT to 22nd December 2024 with no advisories and 123,259 miles showing on test
- Good MOT history with and only minor advisories
The Condition
- Silver metallic paintwork in good order with only light marks to note
- These include a dent in the offside rear bumper corner and driver’s door
- Bodywork presents well with no visible corrosion to arches, sills or panels
- Underside in good order with no advisories on latest MOT
- Five spoke alloy wheels are presentable but with light kerbing visible
- Fitted with Michelin tyres which appear to be in good order with good tread
- Space saver spare wheel and cover
- Well kept black leather interior showing few signs of age or wear
- This includes the driver’s bolster which has only a light sheen
- Rear seats appear unused
- Well specified car retaining its factory-fitted Porsche infotainment and navigation system
- Electric memory front seats
The Mechanics
- 3,596cc 315bhp flat six Porsche fuel injected engine
- 5spd Tiptronic automatic gearbox with sequential shift option
- Full service history with regular maintenance
- Further attention to brake fluid, airbags and general condition recorded
- Gearbox and differential oil replaced in December 2020
- No reported running or mechanical issues
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