Highlights

Upgraded IMS bearing (2021); all-clear bore scope inspection certificate from 2022
Desirable six-speed manual gearbox
11 service stamps in the book from main dealers and Porsche specialists
Retro-fitted Sony touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

The Appeal

The first-generation 997 with the 3.6-litre flat-six and six-speed manual gearbox remains one of the most engaging ways to experience the 911. It strikes a compelling balance between analogue driving involvement and modern usability, and the manual transmission is increasingly sought after among enthusiasts.

This example comes with a reassuring history file and has had the model's two most common mechanical concerns addressed head-on: the IMS bearing was upgraded in 2021, while a bore scope inspection in 2022 returned an all-clear certificate. Both were carried out alongside clutch, rear main seal seal and coil pack changes.

The vendor states the car starts without issue every time, and pulls well on the open road. It has been dry-stored throughout current ownership and was used for a road trip to northern Italy via France and Switzerland, covering around 7,000 miles in total during this period. The specification includes Porsche Stability Management (PSM), cruise control, Alcantara headlining, electrically adjustable sports seats, a Bose sound system and SportDesign 19-inch wheels shod with Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tyres. A Design Tek stainless steel exhaust is the sole departure from factory standard. Offered with both original keys and an MOT valid until July 2026, this 997 presents well and appears ready to be enjoyed.

History and Paperwork

‘C16’ UK-market car, first registered in 2004
In current ownership for approximately two years
11 service stamps in the book from main dealers and Porsche specialists
Rear brake back plates, power steering lines, front coil springs and top mount bearing kits replaced by Porsche specialist William Hewitt in June 2025 at 99,060 miles
Last serviced in May 2025 at 98,629 miles by William Hewitt, including engine oil, oil filter, pollen filter, air filter, spark plug and auxiliary belt replacements
A coolant hose and connecting sleeve were replaced to rectify a coolant leak in October 2024 at 96,795 miles by HP Porsche
New Varta Silver Dynamic battery fitted in February 2024
Both front shock absorbers and drop links replaced in June 2024
Bore scope inspection completed in October 2022 by Pie Performance; certificate confirms no excess cylinder wear or scoring of the bores
During a service with Friends Green Porsche in 2021 at 74,255 miles, the IMS bearing was upgraded for an ‘EPS’ cylindrical unit, while the clutch kit, rear main seal, auxiliary belt tensioner rollers, coil pack, oil pressure sender, gear cable set, battery and alternator were replaced, and the air conditioning was serviced
Invoices dating back to 2021; PDI report from Friends Green Porsche dated June 2021
Both original keys
MOT valid until July 2026
101,252 miles shown on the odometer, supported by service and MOT history

Service history:

05/25 - 98,629 miles - William Hewitt Porsche Specialist
10/22 - 90,009 miles - Pie Performance Independent Porsche Specialists
06/21 - 74,255 miles - Friends Green Porsche (Brake fluid)
06/16 - 71,949 miles - Design 911
05/15 - 71,258 miles - Design 911
05/13 - 68,649 miles - Finlay Gorham
07/12 - 67,727 miles - Finlay Gorham (Brake fluid)
04/11 - 52,676 miles - Finlay Gorham
05/10 - 43,422 miles - Finlay Gorham
02/09 - 33,493 miles - Porsche Centre West London (Brake fluid)
04/07 - 16,707 miles - Porsche Centre Reading (Brake fluid)
11/04 - 21 miles (delivery) - Porsche Centre Guildford

Factory specification:

375 – 2-way electrical sports seat, left
376 – 2-way electrical sports seat, right
425 – Rear window wiper
454 – Automatic speed control
567 – Top-tinted windscreen
666 – Telephone module for PCM
670 – Navigation module for PCM
680 – Bose sound system (analog)
692 – 6-disc CD changer Becker Porsche CDC-3
936 – Leather rear seats
981 – Leather dashboard and door panels
983 – Leather front seats

The Condition

Seal Grey paintwork
19-inch SportDesign alloy wheels with Porsche crest centre caps
Bose audio system
Deployable rear spoiler
Air conditioning
Porsche Stability Management (PSM)
Cruise control
Retro-fitted Sony touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto; original PCM unit and CD changer included in the sale
The vendor states the underside is very clean with no leaks
Never resprayed to the seller's knowledge; minor stone chips consistent with age
The vendor reports the interior is in very good condition; some minor wear noted on the driver's bolster
The vendor states the carpets are in very good condition and all electrics are functioning as they should
Design Tek stainless steel exhaust fitted; factory standard otherwise

The Mechanics

3.6-litre (325hp) naturally aspirated water-cooled flat-six featuring variable valve timing (VarioCam Plus)
Six-speed manual transmission
Well maintained as detailed above

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Comments

Fangio2••••

1 day ago

Thanks for the information and apologies about the invoice date. A few more queries if you don’t mind: On the May 2024 MOT failure it mentions about the front and rear disc being pitted or scored. Yet it doesn’t mention them again at the July 2024 pass. Have the discs/pads been changed? When was the last brake fluid change as not clear on any recent invoices/service history? Is the air conditioning working and cold? Can you clarify your mileage in the car please as the description is a little vague, stating ‘was used for a road trip to northern Italy via France and Switzerland, covering around 7,000 miles in total during this period’?. You acquired the car in January 2024. The July 2024 MOT mileage is 96,051. Then the 2025 MOT is 99,024, so 2,968 miles btw MOT’s. Then 2,228 miles btw June 2025 MOT to date. Total mileage July 24 to date is 5,208. Many thanks again

andy-c-••••

Seller

Good point, I did actually replace these and I forgot about this. They were replaced around the same time as the suspension, new Brembo discs all round. The pads still have plenty of life in them so I have not replaced them. I bought these on Autodoc, so a hard copy of the invoice was not in the pack, but it is now and attached. The brake fluid has not been changed in my ownership, the last record was with Friends Green. The AC works fine, my road trip last year was during the summer. The mileage in my ownership was based on an estimate because I couldn’t remember exactly what it was when I bought it. That is probably a bit high, it probably should be closer to 6,300. I genuinely didn’t think to reference the MOTs!

3 days ago

A few questions if you don't mind On the invoice from Pie performance in November 2024 it states under advisories: Crack in windscreen drivers side front inner tie rod has minor movement exhaust box clamps corroding drivers side rear lower coffin arm inner bush starting to separate Have all these things been addressed? Also who fitted the new front shocks in May 2024 and has there been a wheel alignment done since? Thanks in advance

Hi, thanks for the interest First thing to point out that invoice was actually from 26/09/2022 - so this was before my ownership. I don't have any invoices to be able to give an unequivocal answer on all these points but: - The windscreen has definitely been replaced, it’s unmarked. - The exhaust box clamps have definitely been replaced, I can say that with certainty from looking at them (see photo). - On the rear coffin arm bush and the front tie rod, I've just given these an inspection and I can't see anything obvious, for what it's worth. All I can really say was they have not come up on any of my MOTs and were not raised ahead of the suspension and steering rack work I had done last year at William Hewitt. The front shocks and drop links were replaced by myself, hence why just the invoice for parts. Quite the job getting 20 year old drop links out of the hubs. It then went to William Hewitt to have the springs, top mounts and, yes, they also did the alignment - photo attached