Description
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
