2004 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S 996

Highlights

• Major engine rebuild carried out in 2017
• Only 32k miles recorded
• Bright red leather interior
• All-wheel drive and 310hp
• Extensive service history

Overview

The 996 represents a watershed moment - pun intended - in the history of the 911 range: the advent of water cooling. This ruffled a few feathers, but at least it meant the 911 could continue into a new millennium full of emissions regulations and noise level tests. 

And the Carrera 4S takes power from this new-fangled watery engine - still mounted at the rear, thank heavens - and plants it on the road through an all-wheel drive system. This particular car’s 3.6-litre flat-six engine received an extensive rebuild in 2017, digging as deep down as to fit new crankshaft bearings, as well as rebuilding the cylinder heads and much more. 

The car comes with a very well-stamped service record, with work being undertaken by Porsche main dealers and specialists. And having only been driven 32k miles, it remains in very presentable condition inside and out. The bold red leather upholstery just cries out for you to jump in and go for a drive. 

History and Documentation

• First registered in January 2004
• MOT valid until March 2025
• No current MOT advisories
• Only 32k miles on the odometer
• Leather document wallet containing a full set of owner’s literature
• Service record: August 2023 @ 31,689 miles, July 2022 @ 30,536 miles, February 2017 @ 27,893 miles, January 2016 @ 26,543 miles, January 2015 @ 23,298 miles, January 2014 @ 16,678 miles, January 2013 @ 12,203 miles, January 2012 @ 11,556 miles, January 2011 @ 10,855 miles, January 2010 @ 9,234 miles, December 2008 @ 7,866 miles, October 2007 @ 5,789 miles, Jan 2005 @ 2,144 miles
• Major engine rebuild carried out in 2017, with a detailed invoice from the garage who undertook this work at a cost of £9,600

Interior

• Red leather trim is used to great effect throughout the cabin
• While the interior has picked up evidence of use over the past twenty years, the leather is in good condition for its age
• The leather continues onto the dashboard and steering wheel
• Heated, electronically adjustable front seats
• Rear seats for children or occasional use
• Bold analogue gauges
• Cruise control on the steering column
• Automatic, dual-zone climate control
• The original Porsche umbrella is still present, in its black leather sleeve 
• Spacious luggage compartment at the front of the car, with CD changer 

Exterior

• Finished in an attractive shade of Arctic Silver
• The paint looks to be generally presentable, with a few marks and blemishes in line with the age of the car 
• 18-inch ‘turbo twist’ alloy wheels, shod in a set of Bridgestone tyres
• Bright red brake calipers add a splash of colour
• The headlamp lenses appear clear and bright
• Rear parking sensors
• Black fabric soft top in good condition
• The car comes with its original removable hardtop
• This has its own bag and stand for storage when not in use
• Overall, the exterior of this Porsche 911 is in a good state for its age, and wouldn’t look out of place on anyone’s driveway

Mechanical

• 3.6-litre flat-six engine mounted at the rear
• 310hp when new 
• The major engine rebuild carried out in 2017 provides some peace of mind
• And the extensive service history shows that the car has been well cared for in the past
• The last service was carried out in August 2023 by the Porsche Centre Leeds 
• Tiptronic transmission

Accompanying documentation details the work undertaken by Hartech during the engine rebuild:

• New piston rings
• Nikasil-plated cylinder liners
• Timing chain and guide set
• Crankshaft bearings
• Intermediate shaft with improved larger bearing

Cylinder heads rebuilt at the same time including: 

• Stripping and de-coke heads and valves
• Re-lapping valves to seats
• Skimming the heads
• Reassembling with new valve stem seals
• Various other parts were replaced and serviced at the same time
• This included an air conditioning system recharge 

Summary

If buying a twenty year old Porsche gives you a few butterflies in your tummy, then this Carrera 4S with its rebuilt engine might just soothe your nerves. It has clearly been well cared for in the past, with an eye on its long-term health, so you can focus on the driving experience.

310hp, all-wheel drive and a Tiptronic gearbox all add up to make this a machine worthy of any winding country lane. The golden sunlight of a summer’s evening dancing on the bright red leather upholstery as you power your way up hill and down dale with the roof down.

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