Highlights

Desirable wide-body Carrera 4S specification with all-wheel drive
54,857 miles recorded
Tiptronic S gearbox
Water pump replaced in May 2022 by Cavendish Independent Porsche Specialists
IMS bearing replaced in July 2019 by Cavendish Independent Porsche Specialists

The Appeal

The 996-generation Porsche 911 has undergone a significant reappraisal in recent years, and the Carrera 4S sits at the heart of that renewed interest. Often described as a "depressurised Turbo," the 4S pairs the Turbo's muscular wide-body shell, powerful brakes, four-wheel drive system and uprated suspension with a naturally aspirated 3.6-litre flat-six, a combination that delivers striking visual presence, all-weather confidence, and an engaging driving experience without the complexity of forced induction.

This 2004 example is presented with 54,857 miles recorded and is fitted with the Tiptronic S semi-automatic gearbox. The vendor describes the car as being in very good condition throughout, and there are invoices on file for an all-important IMS bearing replacement in July 2019, as well as a water pump replacement in May 2022, both carried out by the renowned Porsche specialist Cavendish.

For those seeking a well-presented 996 in the desirable C4S specification, this example warrants serious consideration.

History and Paperwork

First registered in the United Kingdom in 2004
54,857 miles recorded
MOT expired in April 2026; last tested in March 2025 at 54,756 miles, which was a first-time pass with no advisories
V5C, owner’s manual, replacement service book and recent invoices supplied; Hartech condition report dated 2011
Last serviced in January 2026 at 54,850 miles by Foxearth Sports Prestige and 4x4
In May 2022 at 54,441 miles, Cavendish Independent Porsche Specialists carried out a major service, including engine oil, oil filter, pollen filter, spark plug, brake fluid, water pump and auxiliary drive belt changes
Gearbox oil cooler, gearbox oil, rear engine mounts, two ignition coils and various brake pipes replaced in July 2020 by Hilderstone Garage
Oil level sender replaced as part of service in June 2020 by Cavendish Porsche Specialists
Ceramic IMS bearing, IMS oil seal, rear crankshaft oil seal, ABS pressure switch and gearbox mounts replaced by Cavendish Porsche Specialists in July 2019 at 53,318 miles; engine oil, gearbox oil and filters also changed
Alternator regular, and coolant cap replaced in March 2017 by Loe Bank Motors

Service book:

01/26 - 54,850 miles - Foxearth Sports Prestige and 4x4

04/24 - 54,700 miles - Perry’s

04/23 - 54,614 miles - Perry’s

05/22 - 54,441 miles - Cavendish Independent Porsche Specialists (Brake fluid)

06/20 - 53,724 miles - Cavendish Independent Porsche Specialists (Brake fluid)

03/18 - 52,566 miles - Loe Bank Motors Porsche Specialist

03/17 - 51,736 miles - Loe Bank Motors Porsche Specialist

06/15 - 48,251 miles - Porsche Centre Bolton (Brake fluid)

07/13 - 39,815 miles - Hartech Independent Porsche Specialist

04/11 - 30,446 miles - Hartech Independent Porsche Specialist (Brake fluid)

02/10 - 25,838 miles - Porsche Centre West London

05/08 - 21,898 miles - Porsche Centre West London

05/07 - 16,776 miles - Porsche Centre West London

01/06 - 13,127 miles - Porsche Centre West London

07/04 - Delivery

The Condition

Midnight Blue Metallic paint
18-inch ‘Turbo’ alloy wheels framing red brake callipers; spare wheel supplied
Grey leather interior with aluminium-look trim
Porsche Stability Management (PSM)
Porsche Communication Management (PCM) with navigation and telephone
Automatic climate control
Electrically adjustable and heated front seats
Cruise control
Sunroof
Porsche CDC-4 CD changer
The vendor describes the car as presenting in very good order throughout

The Mechanics

3.6-litre naturally aspirated ‘M96.03’ water-cooled flat-six with VarioCam Plus, producing 320hp and 273lb-ft of torque
Five-speed semi-automatic Tiptronic S transmission with steering wheel-mounted shift buttons
All-wheel-drive system with viscous multi-plate clutch
Turbo-specification braking system with red four-piston callipers

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