Highlights
- Naturally aspirated flat-6
- Getrag 6 Speed Manual Transmission
- Extensive maintenance portfolio
- IMS Bearing replaced
The Appeal
The late 1990s were without question an impactful era for a lot of car manufacturers but no more so than for Porsche. With technology, speed and comfort all reaching never-be-reached levels, the Stuttgart giants took a controversial step towards the modern era with their all-new water-cooled 911, the 996.
Completely redesigned from previous 911’s the 996 utilised the familiar seductive curves that have become so intertwined with the 911 but with an eye-brow-raising new front-end design. The new exterior look features the once controversial fried egg headlight, which Porsche developed in the hope it would appeal more to the younger generation and with it creating lifelong customers.
Registered in 1999, this manual 996 boasts an incredible maintenance folder, with invoices and service entries from numerous Porsche specialists. Presented in overall good condition with some small signs of age, S174APF is an ideal entry to 911 ownership and the exceptional enjoyment that comes with it.
The History and Paperwork
- Registered 9th January 1999
- Provided new by AFN Limited Surrey
- 7 previous keepers
- Manufacturer's handbook and service portfolio present
- 18+ entries from Porsche main dealers & specialists
- Large folder documenting maintenance with pages of invoices
- Recent invoices totalling £2,300 from Porsche specialist Williams Crawford
- 2015 invoice totalling £3,076 for gearbox overhaul
- 2015 invoice for LN engineering Dual Row IMS Bearing & Sachs Clutch Kit
- Selection of past MOT certificates
- MOT until June 2024
The Interior
- Very good condition with some light wear
- Nostalgic 90s sporty luxury
- Driver-focused instrument panel
- Solid & substantial feeling
- Savanna Beige Leather
- Superb supportive sports seats
- Light wear to drivers & front passenger seat bolsters - Minor marks to the backs of the front seats
- Rear passenger seats in good condition
- Carpets are in good condition with mats showing some light wear
- Door Cards & headlining are free from damage or marks - Aluminium gear selector trim
- Cruise control
- Air conditioning
- Electric sunroof
- FM Stereo with 6-disc changer located in front boot
The Exterior
- Presented well with some blemishes
- Light age-related marks around the vehicle
- Fried-egg headlights
- Smooth, wide, athletic stance
- Ocean Blue Metallic Paint
- Small dent by the driver's door
- Minor stone chips & scratches to front
- Paint blemish to rear left wheel arch
- 18’’ Alloys in good condition with some light patina - Matching Pirelli PZero Tyres
- Rear dual exhaust
The Mechanics
- 3.4L Naturally Aspirated Flat-6
- First Water-cooled 911
- Rear-wheel drive
- Getrag 6 Speed Manual Transmission
- Reported to be in great running condition
- Supported by recent specialist maintenance invoices - Oil, oil filter, air filter & pollen filter replaced 2022
- Drive belt replaced 2022
- Spark plugs replaced 2022
- Brake fluid change 2022
- Front & rear coffin arm centre bushes 2022
- Gearbox overhaul 2015
- IMS Replacement Bearings fitted in 2015
- New Sachs clutch 2015
- Extensively maintained
- MOT until June 204
Summary
Owning a 911 is a dream for most of us and while the 996 was a controversial model at the time of its release, it has gone on to become one of the most popular 911 models thanks to its affordable price range and exciting driving experience. This example brings further allure thanks to its exceptional maintenance record as well as large recent expenditure and should sit high on any enthusiasts' list looking to gain entry to 911 ownership.
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