2005 Porsche 911 Carrera S 997

Highlights

• Described by the vendor as being in very good condition overall
• Extensive maintenance history
• Appealing Seal Grey paintwork with Carrera Classic wheels, over dark blue leather
• Comes with a fresh MOT

The Appeal

The 997-generation Porsche 911 Carrera S marked a welcome return to more traditional 911 styling while delivering a meaningful step up in performance and refinement over the outgoing 996. Powered by a 3.8-litre flat-six producing 355 bhp, the Carrera S offered larger brakes, a wider rear track, and a more muscular stance than the standard Carrera, a compelling proposition for those seeking the sharper end of the naturally aspirated 911 range.

This 2005 example is finished in Seal Grey Metallic over dark blue leather and is well specified with a sports exhaust, Porsche Communication Management with navigation, and grey 19-inch Carrera Classic alloy wheels framing red brake callipers. Showing 63,322 miles, the car would make an exciting companion for spirited weekend drives, or an entirely usable high-performance daily driver.

Key Information

• Mileage: 63,322 miles (supported by maintenance history)
• Country of registration: United Kingdom
• Technical inspection status: MOT valid until September 2027
• Technical specs: 3.8-litre naturally aspirated flat-six engine producing 355 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque, paired with a 5-speed Tiptronic S automatic transmission featuring steering-wheel-mounted manual shift controls
• Paperwork: V5C, owner’s manuals and service book present

Service history:

05/24 — 63,010 miles — Ferrari Supercar Italia

04/20 — 62,860 miles — Ferrari Supercar Italia

03/18 — 62,600 miles — Ferrari Supercar Italia

03/15 — 58,366 miles — MR911 (Independent Porsche Specialist)

09/14 — 54,064 miles — Porsche Centre Cardiff

09/12 — 41,279 miles — Porsche Centre Newcastle

07/10 — 24,940 miles — Porsche Centre Silverstone

06/08 — 14,621 miles — Porsche Centre Silverstone

The Detail

• The vendor describes the car as being in very good condition overall
• Minor stone chips noted on the front
• Surface corrosion visible on the underside
• Damage to the plastic underbody shield visible
• Vendor notes the 12V battery should be kept well charged using a battery tender to avoid false fault indications
• Porsche Stability Management (PSM) fitted
• Air conditioning
• Fire extinguisher fitted
• Four current MOT advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, coolant leak
• Private plate no longer valid, sold with registration 'CX55 MWE'

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