2005 Porsche 911 (997) Carrera S - Manual - 11,444 Miles

KEY FACTS

• A highly desirable and low-mileage example of the 997-generation Porsche 911 Carrera S, specified with a six-speed manual gearbox and an extensive factory options list.
• Under the rear engine lid sits a naturally aspirated 3.8-litre flat-six engine, delivering power to the rear wheels through a six-speed manual transmission.
• First registered in April 2005, this example has been with the seller since November 2024.
• The odometer shows just 11,444 miles from new, which is supported by the car’s MOT test history.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

• This 997-era 911 Carrera S is finished in the refined shade of GT Silver, over an Ocean Blue leather-trimmed interior, featuring embossed Porsche crests on the front headrests, and satin-silver, brushed aluminium, and satin dark silver trim.
• It rides on a set of 19-inch ‘Lobster Claw’ alloy wheels, framing red Porsche-branded brake callipers, and fitted with mixed Michelin Pilot Sport tyres.
• Equipment includes the Sport Chrono Package with a silver-faced dashboard stopwatch, adaptive heated front sports seats with 16-way adjustment and three-position driver memory, Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM), Porsche Stability Management (PSM), switchable Sport mode, rear parking sensors, automatic-dimming interior and exterior mirrors, rain-sensing wipers, rear window wiper, a Bose sound system, stainless-steel tailpipes, an electrically operated rear spoiler, automatic air conditioning, aluminium-effect dials, a PCM media system with satellite navigation, and a factory short-shift gear lever.
• This example has had Apple CarPlay compatibility added to the PCM system.
• The car will be supplied with two remote keys and its documented service history records.

CONDITION

• Please refer to the photo gallery to assess the exterior and interior condition.
• Specific notes from the seller include: slight wear on the passenger side of the centre console, and minor signs of wear on the steering wheel.
• MOT test history is shown via the button in the listing overview.

SERVICE HISTORY

• The last maintenance was carried out in September 2024 at 9,218 miles by Hillcrest Porsche Specialist, comprising an engine oil service together with replacement of the oil filter and pollen filter.
• Before this, a major service was completed by Porsche Centre Wilmslow in November 2021 at 7,691 miles, including an engine oil and filter change, replacement auxiliary drive belts, and new spark plugs.
• The earlier maintenance was undertaken by Hartech in June 2015 at 4,996 miles, when the car received a minor service and a precautionary bore scope inspection.

Dates and Mileages:

Jun 2007 – 2,911 miles – Porsche Centre Guildford

Jul 2009 – 3,425 miles – Porsche Centre Guildford

Jun 2011 – 3,619 miles – Porsche Centre Guildford

Jun 2013 – 3,915 miles – Porsche Centre Guildford

Jun 2015 – 4,996 miles – Hartech Porsche Specialist

Nov 2021 – 7,691 miles – Porsche Centre Wilmslow

Sep 2024 – 9,218 miles – Hillcrest Porsche Specialist

SUMMARY

This 997-generation Porsche 911 Carrera S is a particularly appealing manual example, combining the acclaimed naturally aspirated 3.8-litre flat-six engine with notably low mileage and a reportedly solid service history. Finished in GT Metallic Silver over Ocean Blue leather and specified with desirable factory options, this 911 Carrera S would make an excellent addition to any collection of modern Porsche sports cars. Equally suited to spirited weekend drives, touring duties, or careful preservation, it offers the engaging analogue character for which the early 997-generation 911 remains so highly regarded.

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