Highlights

Very low mileage of under 55,000
Recent IMS bearing replacement and new clutch kit
Full service history to June 2024
MOT valid until June 2025
Striking Cobalt Blue Metallic with matching hard top
Only two registered keepers
Desirable 315bhp 3.6L car with 6spd manual box

The Appeal

For Porsche enthusiasts, the 996 is the 911 you can live with as a weekend treat or a daily driver. The big question is not, do you want a 996, but which one?

This car surely ticks every box. It is the later Carrera 2 with the more powerful 3.6L 315bhp flat six. Then there’s the manual box. That covers the mechanicals. Add in a cabriolet body with optional hard top and you surely have a car for all seasons and all motoring eventualities.

Finished in Cobalt Blue metallic, it is a very low mileage car - under 55,000 miles in 21 years - and has clearly been loved and maintained by its two keepers. The history file is very impressive, showing a run of regular servicing irrespective of mileage and major jobs like the IMS bearing and new clutch recently completed.

Last serviced in July and with MOT to June next year, this is a very tidy 996 in the right specification that wears its years very lightly indeed.

History and Paperwork

First registered 8th October 2003
Two registered keepers from new
Current keeper since October 2015
Full set of handbooks in good condition
Stamped service book with 15 stamps by main dealers and specialists
Further servicing and maintenance work shown in invoices in photographs
Serviced on 28th June 2024 at 54,399 miles and now on 54,687 miles
This visit included a/c regas and replacing boot and tailgate struts
MOT valid until June 2025 with minor advisories likely easily rectified
Mileage on MOT showing as 54,399 miles

Recent maintenance:

30/01/24: Driver's sun visor repaired along with window motor and regulator and solenoid switch
29/09/23 (52,851 miles): MOT
22/06/23: Oil change service following IMS bearing work
17/05/23: New rear tracking arms fitted along with replacing damaged rear tyres
01/03/23: IMS bearing replaced and other associated parts including new clutch kit
27/09/22 (50,121 miles): MOT and full service
27/09/21 (47,409 miles): MOT and major service
16/09/20 (43,468 miles): MOT and service
27/08/20: Alternator replaced followed by installing of DAB radio phone system
13/12/19: AC condensers, radiators, and associated parts renewed
20/09/19 (39,831 miles): MOT and service
17/06/19: Suspension kit renewed along with brake discs and pads
15/09/18 (36,069 miles): MOT and major service
13/09/17 (33,277 miles): MOT and oil change
12/09/16 (29,828 miles): MOT and oil change
21/10/15 (26,002 miles): Major service

MOT dates and mileage prior to current keeper’s tenure:

07/09/15 (25,821 miles)
08/09/14 (24,942 miles)
12/09/13 (24,095 miles)
04/09/12 (21,721 miles)
16/08/11 (21,013 miles)
28/09/10 (19,067 miles)
03/10/07 (12,090 miles)
06/10/06 (10,414 miles)

The Condition

Smart Cobalt Blue metallic paintwork with few signs of age and matching hard top
MInor chips and scratches, notably on the bonnet and a small graze on the rear
Scratch on the hardtop but unit is otherwise in very good condition
Offside recently resprayed to rectify minor paintwork issues caused by 3rd party vehicle
Blue fabric roof in very good condition with clear rear screen
Five spoke alloys recently refurbished and presenting in very good condition
Fitted with quality Pirelli tyres showing good condition and tread
Factory space saver spare wheel in front of car with tool kit and roll
Vendor has recently had the car waxed and polished
LIghts present well with minor advisory for headlights, likely easily rectified
Underside appears to present well with no structural advisories on current MOT
Graphite grey leather interior in very good order with only light signs of wear
These include the common areas such as light wear to bolster and some switchgear
Switchgear and interior fittings present well with very minor points to note in photos
Supplied with wind deflector
Fitted with a Pioneer DAB head unit in place of factory item

The Mechanics

Later 996 with the larger and more powerful 3,596cc flat-six delivering 315bhp
Desirable 6spd manual gearbox
Extensive history file with meticulous maintenance detailed above and below
This includes full-service history to 54,399 miles and IMS bearing and clutch replaced
Car has been serviced irrespective of mileage by main dealers and specialists throughout its life
No reported running or driving issues
No mechanical or running gear advisories on current long MOT

Maintenance highlights:

27/8/20: Alternator replaced followed by installing of DAB radio phone system
13/12/19: AC condensers, radiators, and associated parts renewed
17/6/19: Suspension kit renewed along with brake discs and pads
1/3/23: IMS bearing replaced and other associated parts including new clutch kit
22/6/23: Oil change service following IMS bearing work
17/5/23: New rear tracking arms fitted along with replacing damaged rear tyres
28/06/24: Full service and additional work totalling over £1,100

The vendor tells us:

“It's a great car that offers a thoroughly engaging experience when driven. I bought it because it was a sporty manual convertible. It looks great and is a lovely colour.”

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