Description
For sale is my manual 2002 Porsche 911 (996. 2) Carrera 4 which had a full engine rebuild in 2015-2016 to address all major 996 engine issues, and has had only 7, 000 miles of use since.
Mechanically this car is in superb condition with most major areas of concern / spend attended to in recent years, £thousands spent by me including £4k in August in preparation for sale. 12 months advisory free MOT, fresh from a service and new Bilstein rear shocks and geometry set up, so it drives beautifully and should offer stress free future motoring.
Key features:
• Registered in January 2002 on a 51 plate
• Lapis Blue with Graphite Grey interior
• 6-speed manual transmission
• Cherished by me since August 2018, with 6 former keepers
• Low mileage - only 60, 000 miles on the clock and garaged when not in use
• Top Gear Mid Sports silencers and X-Pipe 200 Cell Sports Cats
• Zunsport front grill
• Continental DAB stereo with Bluetooth handsfree (the original CDR-32 and all wiring comes with the car in case the new owner would like to revert)
• Extensive history file included (invoices from 2007 and fully stamped service book – 19 stamps all Official Porsche Centres or Porsche specialist)
• Car has just been serviced in August 2024 and will be supplied with 12 months MOT
• Also in August 2024, Bilstein rear shocks were fitted, geometry performed, brake lines replaced, brake fluid service and other works , car drives beautifully
• Fully rebuilt engine in 2015/ 16 at RPM Technik (c53, 000 miles) costing around £17, 500
• Option codes (sticker still present on the inside of bonnet and service book):
o C16 – UK model
o XSC - Porsche crest embossed in headrests
o 226 - Internal production code related to tyres
o 411 - 18" Carrera 5-spoke wheels
o 424 - CD compartment
o 425 - Rear window wiper
o 437 - 8-way electrical seat, left
o 438 - 8-way electrical seat, right
o 490 - Basic sound system (Harmann analog)
o 538 - Seat memory, right
o 567 - Top-tinted windscreen
o 650 - Sun-moon-roof
o 689 - Preparation for CD changer
o 698 - CD-radio Becker Porsche CDR-32
o 936 - Leather rear seats
o 09991 - Manufacture from the exclusive-programme
Only slight negative is the paintwork is not concours, few minor scratches, stonechips etc, but nothing out of the ordinary for a 22 year old car.
Any inspection welcome (by appointment). Car is located near Aylesbury, Bucks. Mechanically this car is in superb condition with most major areas of concern / spend attended to in recent years, so it drives beautifully and should offer stress free future motoring.
In 2015/ 16 (c53, 000 miles, only 7, 000 miles ago) the car was subject to a full engine rebuild totalling around £17. 5k, including reinforced steel liners, new valves, cylinder heads, pistons, IMS, RMS, dual mass fly-wheel/ clutch kit at renowned Porsche specialist RPM Technik.
In my ownership the car has been maintained to a very high standard, with thousands spent in recent years. Full summary of maintenance expenditure in my ownership (all invoices available):
October 2018 (56, 000 miles) – RPM Technik
• 12k service - £245
February 2019 (56, 000 miles), invoice(s) total £9, 275 – RPM Technik
• Stripped down and rebuilt engine due to excessive play in one of the small end bearings (under warranty)
• Replaced front shock absorbers, springs, bump stops and top mounts
• Replaced lower arms
• Replaced top suspension arms
• Replaced front and rear anti roll bars (H&R)
• Replaced corroded brake pipes
• Replaced engine mounts
• Geo set-up
• Brake service
• Bead blasted and lacquered underside as appropriate
• Replace alternator
• Replace O/ S window mechanism
• And more….
February 2019 (56, 000 miles), invoice total £700 – Mobile Porsche Specialists
• Replace aircon condensers (pair, plus recharge at Browns)
• Replace O/ S radiator fan resistor
• Zunsport grill (fitting – purchased direct from Zunsport £170)
January 2020 (57, 624 miles), invoice total £630 – BS Motorsport (Neil Bainbridge)
• Minor service and airbag check
• Replace gearbox undertray
January 2021 (58, 304 miles), invoice total £155 – BS Motorsport
• General check over including brake fluid
March 2021 (58, 316 miles), invoice total £424. 10 – Hometyre
• 2 x rear Pirelli P-Zero Rosso 285/ 30 R18 93 Y (N4 (Porsche))
Oct/ Nov 2021 (58, 839 miles), invoice total £639 – BS Motorsport
• Oil change service including diff oil, alignment
July 2023 (59, 780 miles), invoice total £1, 367. 86 – Autofarm
• 24k/ 4 Year Autofarm Major Service including spark plugs, poly-rib belt (aircon) and brake service
February 2024 (60, 084 miles), invoice total £319. 40 – Hometyre
• 2 x front Pirelli P-Zero Rosso 225/ 40 R18 88Y (N4 (Porsche))
August 2024 (60, 327 miles), invoice total £419 – Mobile Porsche Specialist
• Minor service
August 2024 (60, 327 miles), invoice total £3, 770. 13 – Autofarm
• Replace power steering pipes
• Rear shocks (Bilstein)
• Geometry
• Brake lines
• Brake fluid service
