2004 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S (996)
Highlights
- Over £5,000 spent over the last 5 years including IMS and RMS
- Hard top included
- Well presented throughout
The Appeal
Porsche ditching its air-cooled engines in favour of a new generation of water-cooled units upset the purists somewhat but the resulting 996 models created a new appeal to a wider market. By tweaking the formula, to ensure a more user-friendly aspect without losing the rear-engine spark and peerless quality, Porsche moved the legendary 911 into the modern era.
They continued to develop the 996 series, most notably, by installing an all-wheel drive layout to handle its increasing power output. Resulting in the Carrera 4S, further presence was subtly carried out by the turbo-look headlamps and wide arches. The mechanical aspect such as steering and suspension upgrades gave the car more edge but it was the installation of the 320bhp 3.6-litre engine that placed it amongst the 911 luminaries.
This 2004 Carrera 4S is finished in black, with a full leather interior and the desirable hardtop. It has evidence of regular maintenance over the years, with the current owner spending over 5K of maintenance and mechanical work, which includes an upgraded IMS, replacement RMS and new condensers. With its last service carried out around 1000 miles ago, it also has an MOT to July 2024.
The History and Paperwork
- First registered in April 2004
- Originally delivered through Porsche Stratstone of Wilmslow
- UK V5C present
- MOT July 2024
- All original manuals and handbooks
- Selection of invoices by both Porsche main dealers and independent specialists
- Over £5,000 spent over the last 5 years including IMS Bearing and RMS
- Receipts and invoices covering that work in recent years
- Service book with 8 stamps
- Last serviced around 1000 miles ago
- Some old MOT certificates
- Sold with private registration plate
- Under bonnet data sticker intact
- Lack of use forces sale
- Currently on SORN
The Interior
- Well-presented full leather interior
- Heated, 2-way electrically adjustable leather seats
- Driver's seat shows age-related wear but is free of tears
- A handful of minor marks were noted on the other seats but again not significant
- Carpets and mats in good shape with no dampness
- The dashboard is neatly presented with nothing other than the odd light scuff noted
- Centre console plastics have age-related marks
- BOSE speaker system
- FM and CD buttons missing on the PCM, but otherwise said to function correctly
- All other dials and controls are in good shape
- All functions including the air-con are said to work
- Steering wheel and gear lever in decent condition
- Front door cards in decent shape, with scuffs noted on rear items
- Both soft-top and hard-top headlining in decent shape
- The front luggage area shows mild signs of age but is all damp-free
- Luggage area wiring and carpet placement will be rectified in time of handover to the new owner
The Exterior
- The floor pan appears to be structurally sound, with no issues noted in the wheel wells or luggage floor.
- The body panel fit is flush with decent shut lines throughout
- No discernible corrosion was noted on the exterior of the car
- A minor dent on the lower nearside rear sill - a dent specialist could easily repair this
- Black paint has a very good deep lustre with an even colour match
- Bumpers are well mounted, the front item has a handful of minor marks on the off-side corner
- Glass in decent shape with any marks to be considered as commensurate to its age
- Trim in decent shape, soft-top external plastics have some markings but are generally intact
- Mild fogging noted on headlamp lenses, otherwise all in good condition
- Soft-top free of damage, with mild marks noted in places
- Raises and lowers its roof without strains to the motors
- The desirable Hardtop said to be in excellent condition
- 18” 5 spoke alloys in very good condition, with the odd minor blemish
- Full set of Bridgestone Potenza tyres, front tyres are flagged with slight advisory damage however the rear tyres are brand new
The Mechanics
- Normally aspirated 3.6-litre straight six
- 5-speed Tiptronic transmission with steering wheel controls
- All-wheel-drive
- Sports Performance exhaust
- Starts up with no hesitancy, with dashboard warning lights all remaining off
- Idles evenly with no unwanted engine noises
- No leaks noted on the day
- Said to drive well, with no reported problems with the gearbox
- The engine is well presented with decent hoses and ancillaries
- Most recent work includes :
- Upgraded IMS bearing kit + RMS shaft sealing ring
- Steering rack refurb + pressure line
- New transmission carrier
- Overhauled air conditioning components including two new condensers
- New Brembo front discs and pads
- Miscellaneous brakes, drive train and sundry items replaced - all documented
- New front wheel liners
- Previous work includes repairs to the performance exhaust, bearing, sensors and general maintenance
Summary
There’s no doubting the Carrera 4S ability to serve as a driver's tool, but it was one of the first supercars to genuinely offer daily-driver appeal, with the bonus of added luxury, quality and practicality. Firmly established as a modern classic, the 996 has seen a rightful reappraisal and offers genuine thrills without too many spills. With a healthy maintenance schedule and a pleasing presentation, this well-looked-after example could just be the ticket to find out what all the fuss is about.
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Vehicle specification
- Year 2004
- Make Porsche
- Model 911
- Colour Black
- Odometer 96,021 Miles
- Engine size 3596
Listing Details
- Seller Type Private
- Town Faringdon
- Location Oxfordshire
- Country United Kingdom
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