2004 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S 996

Highlights

• History file including service records and maintenance invoices
• Extensive engine work completed in 2023, including IMS bearing, oil pumps, and cam chain tensioners
• Four new Michelin tyres and front suspension components fitted in 2025
• The vendor describes the condition as very clean all round
• VRN for those wanting to do PPC's is M116 HAM

The Appeal

The 996-generation Carrera 4S married the wider Turbo body with Porsche's naturally aspirated 3.6-litre flat-six and all-wheel drive, resulting in one of the most sought-after variants of the range. Its combination of presence, poise, and year-round usability continues to attract enthusiasts looking for a practical yet involving sports car.

This 2004 example has covered 47,561 miles and is accompanied by a history file documenting its care. In 2023, the engine received significant attention at a Porsche specialist, addressing many of the key maintenance items associated with the M96 engine, with further work carried out shortly afterwards. More recently, in 2025, the car was fitted with four new tyres, refreshed front suspension components, and received a full laser wheel alignment, an oil service, and a brake fluid flush. A borescope inspection of the cylinder bores in December 2025 returned a clear result. Finished in Meridian Silver over a Metropole Blue leather interior, the car is well-specified and the vendor states it drives extremely well, making this a compelling proposition for those seeking a well-documented and cared-for C4S.

Key Information

• Mileage: 47,561 miles (supported by history documentation)
• Country of registration: United Kingdom
• MOT status: valid until 5 December 2026, with advisories for a minor oil leak and wear to both rear inner brake discs
• Technical specs: 3.6-litre water-cooled flat-six Boxer engine generating 320 hp, 5-speed Tiptronic S automatic transmission paired with Porsche's permanent four-wheel-drive system
• Paperwork: owner's manuals, service book, maintenance invoices, V5C, and MOT certificates

Service book:

09/25 - 45,623 miles - Daniel James Performance Cars (Brake fluid)

04/23 - 40,903 miles - Daniel James Performance Cars
10/22 - 40,550 miles - Ninemeister
06/17 - 40,300 miles - Ninemeister
09/14 - 36,214 miles - George McMillan Independent Porsche Specialist (Brake fluid)
09/11 - 30,713 miles - George McMillan Independent Porsche Specialist
05/09 - 26,640 miles - George McMillan Independent Porsche Specialist (Brake fluid)
06/06 - 20,679 miles - Isaac Agnew Porsche
Delivery - 39 miles - Isaac Agnew Approved Porsche Centre

The Detail

• The vendor states the car has been maintained to a very high standard
• Engine stripped and rebuilt in April 2023 at 40,953 miles, including replacement of the scavenge pump, main oil pump, IMS bearing, cam chain tensioners, LH cam sprocket, and rear main oil seal
• Further engine work in May 2023 at 41,203 miles, including exhaust manifold stud replacement and cylinder 5 switchable intake cam tappet replacement
• Sunroof mechanism overhauled and roof panel repainted in April 2024
• Oil service, brake fluid flush, handbrake adjustment, and crankcase air leak resealed in September 2025
• Front shock absorber bump stops and dust covers replaced in 2025
• Front suspension adjusters unseized and full laser wheel alignment completed in 2025
• Four new Michelin tyres fitted in 2025
• Cylinder borescope inspection in December 2025 found no problem areas
• Switchable sports exhaust fitted
• Equipped with a sunroof, heated electric memory seats, rear parking sensors, and a rear wiper
• Factory-fitted rear spoiler
• 18-inch Turbo-look alloy wheels framing red brake callipers
• Metropole Blue leather interior
• Porsche Communication Management (PCM) with navigation, cruise control, Porsche Stability Management (PSM), and automatic climate control
• The factory colour is Meridian Silver, however, the V5C records the colour as blue

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