2006 Porsche 997 Carrera 4S

Owned since 2011 by the current custodian, this 997 has wanted for nothing. It comes with a glowing full history which will instill faith and confidence in the car for the next owner. Now working and living in Dubai has led to the regrettable sale for the owner. It has been safely stored since the summer of 2023 and has recently had a major detailing and wheel refurbishment, making the car look as stunning as it should. Freshly MoT tested and sporting a host of expensive upgrades, this car is very desirable indeed.

Any 911 must be considered downright gorgeous by most automotive fans, and that icon of a silhouette should make anyone’s heart leap. The 997 kept with that traditional shape and has been made a little wider at the rear and is now graced with a set of more traditional ‘bug eye’ headlamps rather than the ‘poached egg’ ones from the 996. Our car looks stunning with that super glossy paintwork and the freshly refurbished alloys. The fit and finish is excellent with only one discrepancy - the rear has received a bit of parking damage which has crazed the lacquer. All the glass is clear and free of stone damage, as are the headlights, while the dark-tinted rear quarters and back screen add a little bit of a personal touch. The stage 4 detailing package that has been performed by the company now selling the car on behalf of the owner has been money and time well spent. Each panel has a deep lustre and appears to be free of any swirls.

Sliding aboard the Porsche and into the supportive leather seats, which incidentally are in fabulous condition, you can see immediately that there are some differences to the 996. The dash layout has been returned to that not unlike an original 911. Plusher, certainly, but the cues are there. All the instruments are clear and working as they should and there’s an absence of any illuminated warning lamps. The satellite navigation, stereo and climate are all controlled from around the centre console that holds a colour display screen. There is very little evidence of wear to the interior as the seats and sills are clean, and the carpets are without obvious wear patches or stains - in short, it looks hardly used at all.

The heart and soul of a Porsche 911 is in the engine, and the 997 has a lustful 3.8 flat six hanging traditionally over the rear wheels. Being the Carrera 4S means that this 355 bhp bundle of fun has a permanent 4-wheel drive system which can help keep that sometimes wayward tail in check, and for those who enjoy a proper hands-on driving experience will be pleased to know that this particular machine has a manual transmission. The owner has spent time and money on this car, both in regular maintenance and some tasteful upgrades. Since 2021 there have been invoices totalling around £10,000 which include new shocks, brake discs and pads, coolant hoses, front springs, top mounts, coffin arms, tyres and brake pipes, the list goes on. It seems that it has been well cared for, and according to the owner, he had a new clutch and flywheel fitted at 40,000 miles along with a pair of sports catalytic converters and an engine remap to make the most from the carbon fibre performance intake system that is prominent when opening the engine cover. All the mechanical areas are clean and free from oil or coolant stains. The engine leaps into life instantly without any unwanted fumes and settles into a delightful harmonious tick-over. Although low to the ground, a brief examination of the underside showed that the original plastic shields were all in place and that any obvious leaks or damage were absent.

Service history is everything when it comes to a performance machine, and this 997 has a great record. The original book pack has service stamps from both the dealer and qualified Porsche specialists, along with the significant recent spending as laid out on the handful of invoices, all demonstrating the efforts involved in ensuring long trouble-free ownership. The replacement of a clutch and flywheel is also a welcome attribute. 

Porsche makes a premium product and buying one is a serious undertaking. That’s why when trawling through the available machines in the hope of finding ‘the one’, it is vital that you pay close attention to how it has been kept. This Carrera 4S is blessed with a great service record and those tasteful little upgrades that puts it out in front of many others. It has enjoyed something of a cosseted life and would appear to have not been left wanting. In fact, the only reason it has become available is that the owner is leaving the UK for sunnier climes, otherwise it would be staying with the proud owner. So, that leaves everyone else who may be in the market for a clean and well maintained 997 the opportunity to reap the benefits of this gorgeous and iconic Porsche. We estimate that it will sell for £27,000-£32,000.

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