1998 PORSCHE 911 (996) CARRERA - MANUAL

KEY FACTS

• A presentable example of the engaging yet practical modern classic sports car; equipped the desirable manual transmission and presented in a lesser-seen colour scheme.
• Under the engine lid is a 3.4-litre water-cooled flat-six engine, producing 296bhp and 258lb-ft of torque, which is delivered to the rear wheels through a six-speed manual transmission.
• Please note: at some point in this car’s past, it was wrongly assigned a damage marker by an insurance company. This has since been removed by the insurance company who confirmed their error; however, there are still old references to this on some forums. This car is fully HPI clear.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

• This 911 Carrera is finished in the beautiful hue of Zenith Blue Metallic, complemented by a tasteful grey leather-trimmed interior.
• Factory-fitted equipment includes cruise control, climate control, satellite navigation and a six-disc CD autochanger.
• It rides on a set of 18inch ‘Turbo Twist’ alloy wheels, which are in great shape. 
• This example is offered in original, unmodified condition.
• The car will be accompanied by documentation of its service history and various receipts and invoices for its past maintenance, as well as its original spare wheel.

CONDITION

• The bodywork is in very good condition, with no known prior damage.
• Overall, the original Zenith Blue Metallic paintwork presents well given the car’s age and mileage, with various small stone chips on the front bumper and bonnet, a light scratch near the rear registration plate, and a few other minor age-related blemishes around the vehicle.
• Inside, the grey leather-trimmed cabin is in good condition, with only modest signs of wear on the centre console, handbrake grip, and gear knob, as well as some minor scuffs and creases on the front seats, scratches on the seat backs and blemishes around the driver’s sill plate. 
• There are no known electrical or mechanical faults, and there are no warning lights are displayed on the dashboard.
• The car’s last MOT test was conducted on 7 December 2020 at 110,765 miles, which resulted in a first-time pass. Advisories noted slight play in the offside front track rod end ball joint, wear to the nearside rear and offside rear anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush, and wear to both rear tyres.

SERVICE HISTORY

• This 911 Carrera’s most recent routine maintenance was carried out at approximately 110,000 miles, when a major service was performed and the IMS bearing was replaced.
• Prior to this, Porsche Centre Cardiff carried out a minor service in October 2018 at 100,842 miles, and a major service in March 2017 at 105,865 miles.

SUMMARY

Presented in a particularly attractive factory colour scheme and in original, unmodified condition, this 996-generation Porsche 911 Carrera is an appealing example of the marque’s ever-popular sports coupe. Equipped with an engaging manual transmission and fitted with a new IMS bearing, this rear-wheel drive 911 is ready and waiting for its next owner to get behind the wheel and enjoy the drive along their favourite B-roads.

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