2005 Porsche Carrera 911 4S 996 Manual

Please note that outstanding finance has been paid off

Highlights

• Desirable 6-speed manual transmission
• 50,630 warranted miles
• Bottom-end rebuild carried out by Porsche Centre Newcastle in 2015
• Nearly £20,000 spent on maintenance and major works
• Full book pack with all manuals and documents

The Appeal

Everyone knows the 911, so let's get down to business. The 996 Carrera 4S pairs the Turbo's wide-body stance and all-wheel-drive chassis with the naturally aspirated 3.6-litre flat-six. Specified here with the increasingly sought-after 6-speed manual gearbox and finished in Basalt Black Metallic over black leather, this is a mightily appealing specification.

Crucially for any prospective 996 buyer, this car's engine underwent a bottom-end rebuild at Porsche Centre Newcastle in 2015 at a cost of over £11,500, after piston pick-up on the cylinder bores was identified, directly addressing one of the most common concerns with these engines. Friends Green Porsche also carried out significant work in 2023, totalling over £5,600 and including a clutch slave cylinder renewal, front brake upgrade, coolant system and steering rack pipe repairs, aircon work, the fitment of a Milltek exhaust system, and a major service. The car was previously purchased for nearly £40,000 in 2023, reflecting the confidence placed in this example.

It comes with a full book pack, including all manuals and documents, along with service history documented up to 2021.

Key Information

• Mileage: 50,630 miles (supported by service/MOT records)
• Country of registration: United Kingdom
• Technical inspection status: MOT to 17th November 2026 (no advisories)
• Technical specs: 3.6-litre flat-six, 6-speed manual, all-wheel drive
• Paperwork: full book pack including all manuals and documents; service history (detailed below)

Service history:
05/24 – 45,472 miles – No5 Garage Ltd (Acton, London)

• Pre-MOT inspection and MOT test pass

01/24 – Maidenhead Tyres

• Supplied and fitted four new Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 N3 tyres (225/40R18 front, 295/30R18 rear)

11/23 – 50,405 miles – Maidenhead Tyres

• Completed full 4-wheel total geometry alignment check and adjustment

08/23 – 40,127 miles – Friends Green Porsche

• Completed major service including Mobil 1 5W-40 Super 3000 oil, oil filter, pollen filter, air filter, and six Bosch spark plugs
• Brake fluid replacement
• Replaced clutch slave cylinder with a Sachs unit and bled system
• Fitted performance front brake package (Sebro discs, EBC pads, wear sensors, and backing shims)
• Replaced O/S/R engine coolant hose, thermostat hose, right-side coolant radiator, and refreshed coolant
• Dropped subframe to replace metal power steering rack pipes and fluid
• Replaced front-to-rear low-pressure AC pipe, seals, and re-gassed system
• Fitted Milltek Super Cup exhaust back boxes with new hanger fixings and clamps (removed "Gundo" hack modifications and welded plates over tailpipe holes)
• Headlight face reconditioning and four-wheel alignment

05/23 – 38,640 miles – Optimum Vehicles

• Vehicle purchase invoice issued to Raymond Kevin Christian

08/22 – 38,268 miles – D&G Porsche Specialists

• Replaced all external brake pipes with copper lines and fitted four new brake hoses

10/21 – 37,403 miles – D&G Porsche Specialists

• Minor maintenance service with Shell Helix Ultra 5W-40 oil, oil filter, and pollen filter
• Hydraulic brake fluid flush and re-bleed
• Replaced front and rear bottom suspension coffin arms, eccentric screws, and lock nuts
• Air conditioning service and re-gas
• Airbag safety inspection

09/19 – 33,710 miles – D&G Porsche Specialists

• Major maintenance service with Petronas 5W-40 oil, oil filter, air filter, pollen filter, and six Bosch spark plugs
• Replaced all six Beru ignition coils
• Replaced gearbox oil (75W-90)
• Replaced front suspension upper top mounts
• Replaced fuel cap, expansion rivet, underbody tray fixings, and wheel bolts
• Brake fluid change

02/18 – 28,937 miles – German Autos

• Completed minor maintenance service
• Fitted Option A PSE "Fister" exhaust hack (2-inch bypass pipe)

10/15 – 27,896 miles – Optimum Vehicles

• Internal preparation invoice for replacement short engine (M96.03), various fixings, AC condensers, front and rear brake discs and pads, clutch repair kit, 18-inch wheel powder coating, and body repairs

09/15 – 28,216 miles – Porsche Centre Newcastle

• Investigated engine rattle and diagnosed piston pick-up on cylinder bores
• Replaced bottom end with a new factory Porsche short engine (M96.03)
• Replaced cylinder head gaskets, cam cover gaskets, thermostat insert, spark plugs, oil pump O-rings, and exhaust manifold gaskets
• Replaced both front AC condensers, O-rings, and thermostat housing
• Completed minor service and brake fluid change

01/15 – 27,168 miles – Porsche Centre Newcastle

• Investigated flat battery; tested, replaced battery, and reset onboard electronics

01/13 – 23,504 miles – Porsche Centre Aberdeen

• Completed minor maintenance service

01/11 – 17,183 miles – Porsche Centre Aberdeen

• Completed minor maintenance service

04/09 – 12,618 miles – Porsche Centre Aberdeen

• Completed major maintenance service, spark plug replacement, drive belt check, brake fluid change, 4-year long-life guarantee check, and airbag inspection

07/07 – 5,748 miles – Porsche Centre Mid-Sussex

• Completed minor maintenance service, spark plug replacement, drive belt check, and 2-year long-life guarantee check

The Detail

• Six former registered keepers
• Bottom-end rebuild carried out by Porsche Centre Newcastle in October 2015 (£11,592) to address piston pick-up on cylinder bores
• Front suspension work carried out by D&G Motor Engineers in 2019 (£1,542)
• Further work carried out by D&G Motor Engineers in 2021 (£1,225)
• Clutch slave cylinder renewed, front brakes upgraded, coolant system repaired, aircon and steering rack pipes addressed, Milltek exhaust fitted, and major service completed by Friends Green Porsche in 2023 (£5,636)
• Replacement clutch fitted
• Originally sold new in Cyprus by A.I. Motokinisi Ltd
• Front and rear bumpers have been re-sprayed
• Drainage channels reported as unblocked and reported to be in good condition
• The vendor states the interior is in great condition with few minor age-related scuffs
• Seats reported to show very little wear
• Equipped with heated seats, ParkAssist, Porsche Communication Management (PCM) with Telephone Module, and CDC-4 Six Disc CD Autocharger
• Top-tinted windscreen fitted

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