Highlights
- Car for the European market, Zenith Blue colouring
- Spent most of its life in Japan, where no salt is used on the roads
- Well-kept car with well-documented maintenance
- Versatile, high-performance Tiptronic gearbox
- All import duties and VAT paid for EU, following import into Italy. Car is ready to drive once registered in the country of your choice.
The Attractions
The 996 was a remarkable evolutionary leap in the 911's long history. Few other modern classic sports cars are as usable and satisfying as a 996 in good shape. It lends itself perfectly to everyday use or can be a great car for fun weekend excursions.
This example combines the 3.4L six-cylinder boxer with the practical 5-speed Tiptronic automatic transmission, which can be operated in fully automatic or semi-automatic sequential mode, depending on the driver's wishes. Presented in an attractive metallic Zenith Blue colour, it is a car with specifications for the European market that was exported to Japan in its early years. It has remained in Japan for many years, where it has been carefully maintained and benefited from the fact that salt is not used on the roads in that country in winter, which has contributed to its current excellent state of preservation.
Well-equipped and accompanied by good historical documentation confirming its regular maintenance, this 996 looks like an excellent example of this increasingly popular model.
History and Documentation
- First registered in 2000
- Born as a model for the European market and later exported to Japan
- Original manuals, maintenance booklet and document holder supplied
- Documented maintenance
- Odometer shows 164,659 km in photographs
Condition
- Attractive Zenith Blue metallic paint in good condition for its age
- Some light marks are visible on the paint, but not particularly noticeable or unsightly
- Correct and well maintained bodywork, with well aligned panels and solid wheel arches and sills
- The seller has informed us that the underbody is in good condition
- Well-maintained headlights with clear lenses
- Fitted with five-spoke 'twist' alloy wheels in good condition with only a few slight marks
- Fitted with quality Michelin tyres in good condition with plenty of tread remaining
- Tinted rear side windows
- Very comprehensive equipment, including headlamp washers and air conditioning
- Interior upholstered in black leather in good condition, with minor marks and scratches due to age
- Features include electric seats and dark grey Alcantara headlining
- Controls in good condition, original and unmodified, with some slight marks
- Preserves the original high-quality Porsche sound system
The Mechanics
- 3.4L six-cylinder boxer engine with 300 hp
- 5-speed Tiptronic automatic transmission
- The seller reports that it has always been scrupulously maintained
- Regularly serviced in Japan as can be seen in the photographs
- No driving or operating problems have been reported to us
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