2004 Porsche 911 (997.1) C2S

‘IXZ 9975’ is a black-over-black Porsche 911 Carrera 2S that comes to market fresh from having £9,500 spent on it in 2025.

Yes, it is indeed the seller’s pride and joy and comes hard on the heels of two previous 911s and a Boxster; a motorcycle man at heart, chronic osteoarthritis forced the move from two wheels to four – and Porsche was the only marque that gave him similar thrills.

The 911 is also being offered with a full inspection report from an independent marque expert: Undertaken on the 30th of June 2026, it details all the car’s faults.

It also had a clean Bore Score Inspection by Parr Porsche in 2025, who checked that the IMS bearing had also been replaced, it’s only just clicked over into six-figures, and the only very recent MoT advisory was for brake lines.

This is a 911 997 Carrera 2S you can buy with your head AND your heart.

The Porsche Black paint (paint code LO41) is a tough colour to pull off, ruthlessly highlighting the sort of minor blemishes other colours would shrug off.

It also disguises the shut lines, which is a shame because they’re really rather impressive; between them, a clear HPI report, and the recent inspection that didn’t find any evidence of accident damage repairs, and it’s probably fair to conclude it doesn’t have any dark secrets lurking in its past.

The lamp lenses are free of chips and cracks too, and the only cosmetic flaws we can find are slight yellowing to the bi-Xenon headlights. The glazing is also in good order, albeit with a few stonechips to the top-tinted windscreen.

The rear spoiler continues to deploy as it should, and the tilt ‘n’ slide sunroof still slides fore and aft freely. It also sits four-square in its aperture and the lack of water stains to the inner headlining suggests it remains watertight.

The S’s lowered PASM suspension works in conjunction with the 19-inch “lobster claw” alloy wheels to give the 911 997 an even more sporting stance than usual, and the only damage to the wheels is a scuff is to the offside front – and even that’s minimal, as you can see.

The open five-spoke design also allows you to enjoy the sight of the Carrera S’s upgraded braking system, which includes cross-drilled discs and bright red brake calipers, which not only stop the car more quickly but also provide a pleasing contrast to the sombre coachwork in profile.

The 911 had had new front tyres fitted shortly before the seller bought it in 2024, and yet he replaced them with new Pirelli P-Zero N2s anyway to match the rear because they weren’t Porsche “N-approved”.

This confirms our view that matching high-quality tyres are an infallible sign of a caring and mechanically sympathetic owner who is prepared to spend the appropriate amount in maintaining their car properly.

As for flaws and blemishes, apart from the usual stonechips to the bonnet, front bumper, front wings and mirror cases, we spotted chips and scratches to the passenger door and both rear wings, and damage to the rear edge of the driver’s door along with various chips and scratches.

The rear bumper has also been repainted, the offside rear wing has a stain/mark and a paint run, the nearside roof rail is blistered, the rear of the offside sill has visible rust, and the rear numberplate recess has a short crack in it.

The inspection report also mentions dents to both rear wings and the rear bumper, but these are so minor we didn’t even notice them the first time around.

The front seats, which are both electrically adjustable and heated, are the Comfort option, which means they’re, er, as comfortable as they are supportive. As for their condition, the driver’s seat shows nothing more than very gentle softening of its outer bolsters along with one small patch of colour loss. 

The +2 rear seats are in an even better condition and look like they’ve been kept folded down for most of their lives, a neat feature that protects their face material while providing split-level storage for coats and soft bags.

Factory-fitted features include ParkAssist, rain-sensing wipers, and Bose speakers in addition to the usual electric windows and mirrors, and air-conditioning.

Plus, of course, the desirable Sport Chrono package that includes an analogue clock/timer in the middle of the dash that matches the rest of the black-on-white instruments.

The steering wheel is a rather nice Alcantara-covered jobbie from a 997.2, a fire extinguisher nestles below the driver’s legs, and the infotainment system has been updated with a double-din Pioneer; fear not though, because originalists will rejoice in the news that the O/E infotainment system has been retained.

Speaking of originality, a period carphone is still fitted to the nearside transmission tunnel.

The carpets are in great shape too with no obvious wear ‘n’ tear, not even to the vulnerable driver’s heel protector but then they are protected by a set of Porsche-branded overmats.

The headlining remains taut and undamaged, and the door cards and rear quarter trims show only minimal signs they’ve recently celebrated their 21st birthday.

The frunk is clean and tidy and hosts a hazard warning triangle and very good carpet trim.

Problems, therefore, are few: The driver’s cupholder is missing a spring; the nearside heater vent is broken; the offside sill plate is lifting; and there is a shadow in the middle of the infotainment screen.

The driver’s seat side adjustment button cover has fallen off and is stored in the ashtray.

Parr, the independent marque specialist that are not cheap but so well-respected they ran the official Porsche Cars GB entry in the British GT Championship, serviced the 911 in June 2025 when the odometer was reading 102,043 miles.

Well, we say it was a service, but it was actually much more than that as it included fresh brake fluid, new sparkplugs and drivebelts, a new steering rack and its high- and low-pressure pipework, a new IMS and rear main seal, miscellaneous gaskets and seals, a bore inspection, and much, much more.

So much more that the final bill came to £9,403.

Little surprise then that the 3.8-litre, flat-six engine bursts into life with enthusiasm, idles quietly, and hurls the needle towards the redline with indecent haste, good oil pressure, and an epic exhaust note.

Of course, being an ‘S’, it packs a 29bhp-boost compared to the standard car – and it does it all without generating excessive smoke or making any odd noises.

Our test drive went well, but then it has an equally impressive service history:

· 01.08.2024 and 101,539 miles – pre-sale service by Berrow Motors including new sparkplugs and an ignition coil plus recharging the air-conditioning

· 12.08.2024 and unknown mileage – gearbox service by Sports Car Services

· 07.02.2023 and 99,348 miles – service by Berrow Motors

· 24.05.2019 and 90,196 miles – service by Parr including fresh brake fluid

· 06.06.2017 and 77,700 miles – service by Parr including fresh brake fluid

· 01.06.2015 and 62,508 miles – service by Parr including fresh brake fluid

· 03.06.2013 and 46,238 miles – service by Parr including fresh brake fluid

· 18.10.2010 and 29,265 miles – service by Porsche Strasse including fresh brake fluid

· 04.11.2008 and 20,480 miles – service by Porsche Centre East London

· 24.10.2006 and 8,785 miles – service by Porsche Centre West London including fresh brake fluid.

The vehicle inspection report details a minor issue with the gearbox and suggests servicing it as the first step. It also details a minor issue with the handling, which may be related to the aging (by Porsche standards) rear tyres and worn bushes.

It also identifies a few other bits and bobs that would repay attention in the cause of planned preventative maintenance, but the summary importantly concludes by stating: “I can see no mechanical reason not to continue with the purchase.”

The engine bay is neat and decently clean; you could detail it further if you enjoy that sort of thing, but we imagine most people would be happy to continue to enjoy it in all weathers without the worry of ruining a concours finish.

Moving underneath, the lower edge of the rear valance and the jacking points are a bit crusty, and the front valance is lightly scratched. That’s about it though, and even treating the corrosion would be to prevent future problems than to rectify existing ones.

But then the only advisory on the 911’s MoT certificate, which expires in August 2027, was for brake lines, which supports our conclusion that it’s a good ‘un.

The recent Vehicle History Check is also clear, and it comes with two keys.

The history file includes a printout of its factory specification, the recent inspection report, the Porsche wallet and book pack, current and expired MoT certificates, and invoices for work.

The 911’s owner had hoped to adopt an aircraft-style maintenance regimen through the significant capital spend at Parr Porsche in 2025 – and the only reason he hasn’t addressed its advised outstanding issues is because he’s about to winter in Australia followed by a second hip replacement in as many years, hence his committing to the further advised work making it close to mechanically perfect before storing it until autumn 2027 doesn’t make any sense.

Especially when the reserve is so low.

How low?

Well, our estimate is between £15,000 and £18,000, which is pennies-on-the-pound compared to what a Porsche specialist would charge for one in a similar condition – and even that would be an unknown quantity compared to this “open-book”, full-disclosure example.

So, you pay your money and make your choice: spend less on a car with known faults – or pay more for one with a (sometimes questionable, often restrictive) warranty.

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