Highlights

Smart 996 with later 3.6litre flat six
Well maintained including recent IMS bearing
Well specified car with £2,000 Porsche PCM unit
Desirable AWD, convertible and manual gearbox specification
Sold with a full years MOT
Private plate included in the sale

The Appeal

The 996 was a gamechanger. The firm’s first all-new 911 since the original risked alienating traditionalists with its water-cooled layout, but managed to engage them whilst drawing in a whole new audience.

These cars are popular as daily drivers and weekend indulgences because they are so usable and rewarding. That’s where this one fully delivers because it has the surefooted AWD system, the engaging 6spd manual box and all-weather convertible roof with factory coupe hard top.

It is a desirable post-2002 car with the enlarged and improved 3.6litre 315bhp motor. The great condition extends across that hard top to the smart five-spoke alloy wheels. The thick history file records regular servicing and notably recent IMS bearing replacement. A Porsche Apple Play PCM unit is fitted, which cost £2,000 and the private plate is also included in the sale.

Used and enjoyed by the seller, it is only now available because they wish to switch to upgrade. It stands out as a well maintained and very well specified example of these versatile drivers’ cars.

The History and Paperwork

First registered 1st March 2003
Seven registered keepers
The current keeper acquired the car in June 2023 via Car & Classic
Only now available due to a decision to switch to the later PDK gearbox car
Thick history file shown in photographs with plenty of Porsche and specialist attention
Stamped service book and factory handbook
Service book with 13 service stamps up to 73,100 miles
There are also regular brake fluid changes and condition reports documented
The majority of the the work was by Porsche dealers and independent specialists
The current V5 is in name of current keeper
Sold with a full years MOT
Previous MOTs are reported to be present but not photographed
Numerous invoices are present detailing the diligent maintenance undertaken
Two original keys are included with new batteries

The Condition

The familiar interior is trimmed in soft black leather throughout
The condition is very good throughout with Carrera script kick plates
The recently fitted Porsche PCD head unit helps give the cabin a more modern feel
Finished in the ever-popular Arctic Silver livery this 996 looks amazing
The factory hard-top gives it a distinctive look when fitted
The original “Turbo Twist” five spoke alloys suit the car extremely well

This high specification car is classically finished in Arctic Silver metallic with black leather interior. A factory hard top usefully adds to the versatility of the black electrically folding soft top. Both are well kept and the roof has a heated, glass rear window.

Smart ‘Turbo Twist’ five spoke alloys present well. They are shod with quality Pirelli Zero tyres all round and the car is fitted with cross-drilled brake discs.

The highly specified cabin incudes electrically adjustable seats with three-stage heated. Carpets and door cards are in a very good original condition. The former are protected by Porsche branded carpet mats and the latter are finished in a combination of carpet and black leather. The dashboard looks in fine fettle and is familiar Porsche fare. The instrument binnacle is furnished with distinctive, white-faced dials. These are dominated by the usual big, centrally placed tachometer which is redlined at a shade over 7,000 rpm. The big, screened Porsche PCM head unit features Apple CarPlay and is a recent addition at a cost of well over £2,000.

The usefully deep front luggage compartment is fully lined in hard-wearing dark grey carpet. The original Porsche CD changer is also housed in here. A space-saver spare wheel is located under the floor and the jack, tool set and warning triangle are also present here.

The Mechanics

Favoured 6-speed manual version with the Getrag G96 gearbox
Post 2002 model with more powerful 3.6L flat six developing 315bhp
The all-important IMS bearing has been recently replaced for full peace of mind
Good history file showing regular maintenance and servicing by main dealers and specialists
Recent work completed to roof motor to cure an intermittent fault, so the car is fully ready for summer cruising.

Alongside the appealing interior specification, this car’s technical details are equally engaging. As a post-2002 car it is fitted with the larger, more powerful 3.6L boxer engine that nudged power to 315bhp. The appeal is further dialled up by the slick six-speed Getrag manual gearbox and traction-optimising all wheel drive.

The maintenance history reflects the cars of this car’s few keepers, who have also kept the mileage down to attractively low levels. Recent work includes a brake overhaul with some new discs, pads and pipes. The IMS bearing, clutch and seal were replaced at 69,328 miles at a cost of over £2,000. A full air conditioning service was undertaken in August 2022. A full service was undertaken by Porsche specialists at 73,100 miles.

The seller reports that the 996 runs beautifully and starts immediately. It was driven by the previous keeper to the South of France in 2022 including sorties to the Swiss Alps and back up the French/ German border. We are told the car performed faultlessly throughout the journey.

Both engine-bay and underside presentation look reassuringly positive, further pointing to a well-cared for and well-maintained example.

BEFORE YOU BUY

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