2005 Porsche 911 Carrera (997)

Highlights

• Lovely 997 Carrera 2 with manual gearbox
• Excellent, detailed service history
• Recent inspection report from Porsche main dealer
• Paintwork in very good condition
• Long MOT

Overview

Every generation of 911 to bear the famous silhouette — recognisable from miles away — has had its own twist to the model, bringing it up to date and ushering in a new era of styling or engineering. And the 997 was no different, when its production began in 2004.

While not rocking the boat too much, the 997 did return to the more classic-looking headlight shape which is such a defining feature of the model, and it also brought in a bit more power, and redesigned interior.

The car offered here is unashamedly of its time, with a CD changer and DVD-powered sat nav. But it still manages to look sharp and stylish. The paintwork is excellent for its age, and the interior is showing few signs of its age, so you won’t be worried about parking this car in the posher supermarket car parks.

And this 911 comes with a superbly detailed history file, including extensive service history and even a recent condition report from a Porsche workshop. It has been treated to a whole host of new mechanical parts in recent years and its mileage remains reassuringly low for its age.

So if you’re looking for a proper manual 911 which is in very nice shape inside and out, then this car is certainly worth a bid.

History and documentation

• Registered 1 Sep 2005
• Stamped service book with services as follows: Aug 2007 @ 14,082 miles, Aug 2009 @ 15,344 miles, Aug 2011 @ 30,213 miles, May 2012 @ 36,330 miles, Jul 2014 @ 41,997 miles, Feb 2015 @ 44,852 miles, Feb 2016 @ 47,354 miles, Feb 2018 @ 49,837 miles, Nov 2020 @ 52,780 miles, Feb 2021 @ 58,373 miles, Jul 2022 @ 60,500 miles, Jun 2024 @ 71,753 miles
• Inspected by Porsche in June 2024, with accompanying checklist
• Records of brake fluid changes, condition reports and airbag system checks
• Leather document wallet with full document pack
• Collection of invoices and old MOT certificates
• Five former keepers
• Two keys
• Current MOT with no advisories expires 12 Jul 2025
• V5 present in owner’s name
• HPI clear
• ULEZ compliant
• This car has a finance agreement in place which will be cleared upon a successful auction completion prior to collection

Interior

• The dark blue leather upholstery gives this 911 a smart look, and provides a comfortable place to spend a long journey
• The leather is generally in good condition for its age, with only a few small scuffs to be found
• The stitching is superb, and even the driver’s seat is largely free from signs of use
• Rear seating for two
• Matching grey carpets clean and tidy
• The driver is presented with a full cluster of instruments to keep them well informed
• Cruise control
• Stereo CD player
• Automatic climate control
• The air conditioning system levels were found to be good
• Porsche onboard computer with sat nav
• The headlining is very clean
• Rear seats fold down for additional luggage space
• Under the bonnet there is additional, fully carpeted storage
• CD changer and DVD-powered sat nav

Exterior

• Classically styled headlamps brought the 997’s styling back to its roots
• The bodywork of this particular car appears to be in excellent condition throughout
• There are a few very small chips to the paintwork, but it remains in fantastic shape for a car of this age
• 18-inch five-spoke alloy wheels
• The wheels appear to be free from significant scratches or kerb damage
• Michelin Pilot Sport tyres
• The inspection notes that both rear tyres will need to be replaced
• The lamp lenses all look clear and bright, although there is some barely discernible clouding to the headlamps
• All the badges are present and correct
• Rear parking sensors
• Underneath, there is some surface corrosion to be found, which is not unusual for a car of this age
• The recent Porsche inspection noted all the underside components as being OK

Mechanical

• 3,596 cc, flat-six engine produces 320 bhp
• Six-speed manual transmission, rear-wheel drive
• Brake fluid changed in 2007, 2009, 2011, 2015, and 2022
• Long-life Guarantee condition reports logged in 2007, 2009, and 2011
• Airbag system checks recorded in 2009 and 2022
• Drilled, vented disc brakes
• The brake pads were measured to be 10 mm at the front and 8mm at the rear
• Engine and transmission oils checked
• No fluid leaks reported
• The engine bay looks clean and tidy
• Springs, shock absorbers, suspension joints, and gaiters all reportedly fine
• Prior to the current keeper purchasing this car, it was serviced extensively, with a record including replacing the brake fluid, rear wishbones, brake pipes, shock absorbers, brake discs and pads, engine oil and coolant

Summary

In all, this 911 has clearly been superbly well cared for over the years, with plenty of servicing and detailed inspections along the way. It is in excellent condition inside and out, and wouldn’t look out of place arriving at the swankiest of venues.

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