2003 PORSCHE 911 (996) CARRERA 2

KEY FACTS

• An exciting and usable modern sports car, benefitting from notable recent maintenance and presented in a demure factory colour scheme.
• Under the engine lid is the naturally aspirated 3.6-litre flat-six, which sends 320bhp to the rear wheels via an engaging six-speed manual transmission.
• First registered in February 2003, the car has five prior keepers listed in its logbook.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

• This 996.2-generation 911 Carrera is finished in the ever-popular colour combination of Basalt Black over a black leather interior.
• Unusually, it was specified without a sunroof, giving it added appeal to some purists.
• Particularly well-specified, it is equipped with ‘M030’ sport suspension, electrically adjustable seats, extended leather trim, Litronic xenon headlights and the PCM2 infotainment system with Bose sound system.
• It now rides on a set of 18-inch 996.2 Carrera alloy wheels in place of its factory-fitted Turbo-look wheels.
• Additional modifications from standard include H&R lowering springs, Topgear stainless-steel exhaust back boxes and 997-generation gear shifter , and low-temp thermostat.
• The car will be accompanied by its full original book pack and document wallet, as well as its stamped service book and a number of receipts for its past maintenance. It will also be supplied with its original tool kit, jack and two working keys plus the valet key.

Specification:

• C16 - UK market car
• XCA - Alu-look dashboard trim strip
• XCB - Alu-look instrument surround
• XCD - Alu-look centre air vent bracket
• X70 - Stainless steel door entry guards with logo (replaced with black items)
• 030 - Sport suspension (dampers, springs, anti-roll bars)
• 265 - Automatic anti-dazzle interior mirror and rain sensor
• 266 - Automatic anti-dazzle door mirrors
• 288 - Headlamp washer
• 342 - Seat heating
• 415 - 18" 996 Turbo-look solid wheels (replaced with genuine Porsche 996.2 BBS Carrera 5-spoke wheels)
• 425 - Rear window wiper
• 437 - 8-way electrical seat, left
• 438 - 8-way electrical seat, right
• 09991 – Porsche Exclusive option

CONDITION

• No known body damage.
• The Basalt Black paintwork presents well, with the car’s back end and roof having previously been resprayed. While there is a peppering of stone chips on the front bumper and bonnet, this is to be expected given the car’s use and mileage.
• Refurbished in August 2020, the alloys are in excellent condition, though the nearside front wheel does show some minor pitting near the tyre valve.
• Inside, the black leather-trimmed cabin is in very good order, with minor blemishes and signs of wear throughout, but no rips, tears or other substantial damage.
• There are no known electrical or mechanical faults, and there are no warning lights displayed on the dashboard.
• The car is fitted with Michelin Pilot Sport N3 tyres, showing good tread depth.
• The car’s last MOT test was conducted on 24 June 2021 at 91,213 miles, when it achieved a clean pass with no advisories.

SERVICE HISTORY

• An extensive service and mechanical overhaul was carried out in August 2020 at 90,210 miles by marque specialist Friends Green Porsche. This comprised replacement of the IMS bearing, along with the clutch and the rear main seal. The spark plugs and auxiliary belt were also changed, along with a number of other components, including one of the front drop links, the rear brake discs and pads, the coil pack , the bonnet dampers and
• Prior to this, Northway Porsche serviced the car in February 2020 at 90,064 miles, when they also fitted its aftermarket exhaust silencers and replaced the water pump, among other items.
• During the seller’s ownership, they have also had one of the remote central locking fobs replaced and the air conditioning system has been re-gassed.
• It is also believed that the front brake discs, pads, and air-conditioning condensers have been replaced relatively recently; however there is no documentation of this.
• Many of the brake pipes have just been replaced with genuine Porsche items, including the one that loops over the top of the engine.

Dates and mileage:

• 02/02/04 – 9,636 miles – Porsche
• 28/06/05 – 24,263 miles – Porsche
• 15/11/06 – 37,225 miles – Porsche
• 07/01/08 – 48,357 miles – Porsche
• 20/12/08 – 56,254 miles – Alexander David
• 22/12/09 – 62,503 miles – R.G.A Porsche
• 29/06/11 – 71,939 miles – GCR Central Porsche
• 02/06/15 – 84,382 miles – GCR Central Porsche
• 28/06/19 – 88,650 miles – AMS Motors
• 27/05/20 – 90,064 miles – Northway Porsche
• 05/08/20 - 90,210 miles – Friends Green Porsche

SUMMARY

With its naturally aspirated flat-six, manual transmission and rear wheel-drive layout, this Porsche 996 Carrera is a pure and engaging modern classic sports car. Benefitting from a comprehensive recent service, this Carrera represents a fine entry point into 911 ownership.

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