1999 PORSCHE 911 (996) CARRERA 4 - MANUAL

KEY FACTS

• A good example of Porsche’s all-wheel drive sports car, presented in very usable condition and benefitting from a recent major service and IMS bearing change.
• It is powered by a 3.4-litre water-cooled flat-six, which sends 296bhp to all four wheels through an engaging six-speed manual gearbox.
• An original right-hand drive UK-market example, this early-production 996-generation Carrera 4 was first registered in January 1999 and is supported by a substantial service history.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

• This Carrera 4 is finished with handsome dark blue metallic paintwork over a grey leather-trimmed cabin.
• Equipment includes climate control, electrically adjustable seats, and a Porsche CDR-22 stereo.
• It rides on the original set of 18-inch ‘Turbo Twist’ alloy wheels.
• The car is accompanied by a number of documents, receipts and invoices detailing its service history, as well as its space-saver spare wheel.

CONDITION

• There is no known bodywork damage.
• It is not known whether the dark blue metallic paintwork has been resprayed in the past, but it presents in fair condition, with various small marks and blemishes around the car, including stone chips on the front bumper and the door mirror caps, scratches and scuffs on the rear bumper, bubbling at the top of the driver’s door, and bubbling and some corrosion at the bottom of the rear passenger-side wheel arch.
• The alloy wheels feature scratches, scuffs and other marks, and the silver paintwork on the front passenger-side wheel is flaking.
• Inside, the grey leather-trimmed cabin presents well, and while there are signs of wear on the seats, the handbrake grip and the gear knob, this is in line with the car’s age and mileage.
• The car is in reported to be in good mechanical order, and with no known electrical faults.
• Its last MOT test was conducted on 12 January 2021 at 89,657 miles, which resulted in a pass after an exhaust emissions issue was rectified, the handbrake was repaired, and the front brake discs were replaced.

SERVICE HISTORY

• This Carrera 4 underwent a major service in January 2021 at 89,657 miles, when the IMS bearing was also replaced.
• Prior to this, Porsche Centre Hatfield performed a major service in July 2016 at 87,407 miles.

SUMMARY

This Porsche 911 Carrera 4 presents as a highly original example of the breed, featuring a tasteful specification and offered in sound mechanical order. With its engaging manual transmission and surefooted four-wheel drive system, this attractive modern classic should make an engaging weekend toy or exciting daily driver, and is ready to enjoy immediately.

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