Porsche 911 997.1 Carrera Cabriolet (2005)

Kickdown Check

• On-site kickdown assessment completed
  • 129 photos
  • Video
  • Paint thickness measurement
• Sought-after manual transmission with German first registration; currently owned since 2008
• The mileage of 116,224 km is verifiable via the service record book and invoices
• The vehicle also includes a second set of wheels on the original 5-spoke rims, the original factory-installed mufflers, and the original taillights and turn signals
• Service history is complete, with entries primarily from Porsche Centers
• The IMS bearing has already been replaced as part of the Porsche Approved program

Facts & Specifications

• Year: 2005
• First registration: Germany
• Engine: 3.6-liter flat-six with 325 PS (239 kW)
• Transmission: Manual, 6-speed manual transmission
• Exterior Color: Arctic Silver Metallic
• Interior: Leather, black
• TÜV valid until 07/2028
• Features:
  • Fabric convertible top
  • Wind deflector
  • BOSE sound system
  • Leather interior
• The following modifications were made:
  • Lowered suspension with height-adjustable Öhlins suspension, recorded in the vehicle registration documents
  • Front/rear wheel track widened by 28/30 mm using H&R spacer rings, recorded in the vehicle registration documents
  • Exhaust tips and taillights with LEDs; original parts are available

Condition

Exterior

• The exterior color is Arctic Silver Metallic
• The body is in very well-maintained condition with only slight age-related signs of wear
• The front left and rear left fenders were repainted after sustaining scratches from contact with a wall; there was no accident and no body damage. The wheels were repainted.
• Paint thickness according to the measurement report: hood 130 µm, front left fender 234 µm, front right fender 191 µm, left door 355 µm, right door 290 µm, rear left fender 266 µm, rear right fender 197 µm, rear 184 µm
• No accident damage is known
• No rust is known on the body

Interior

• Black leather
• The interior is in extremely good, very well-maintained original condition with only minimal signs of wear
• All features are fully functional

Mechanics

• The vehicle is road-ready and registered
• The engine runs flawlessly
• The transmission shifts flawlessly
• The IMS bearings were replaced as part of the Porsche Approved program
• No technical defects are known
• Tire tread depth according to measurement report: front 6 mm, rear 5 mm
• Last service: 05/2023

History

Ownership History

• 4 owners in total; current owner since 2008
• Mileage: 116,224 km, documented by service records and invoices

Service History

• Service record book available
• May 2023 at 113,670 km: Major service including spark plug replacement, drive belt replacement, replacement of six ignition coils, oil change, brake fluid, transmission fluid, air filter, cabin air filter, additional maintenance on convertible top, airbag system inspection, Porsche Center Düsseldorf
• 02/2020 at 106,019 km: Major service, drive belt inspection, brake fluid change, airbag system inspection, 911 Industries Neuss
• 08/2017 at 95,600 km: Minor and major maintenance, spark plug replacement, drive belt inspection/replacement, brake fluid change, KAT Kleemann Auto Technik
• 04/2015 at 86,647 km: Minor service, drive belt inspection, brake fluid change, Porsche Center Düsseldorf
• 04/2013 at 75,118 km: Major service, spark plug replacement, brake fluid change, long-term warranty condition report, airbag system inspection, Porsche Center Willich
• 04/2011 at 65,953 km: Minor service, brake fluid change, long-term warranty condition report, Porsche Center Willich
• 03/2009 at 53,871 km: Major service, spark plug replacement, drive belt inspection/replacement, brake fluid change, long-term warranty condition report, Porsche Center Willich
• 02/2007: Brake fluid change, long-term warranty condition report, Porsche Center Hamburg
• 08/2006 at 29,869 km: Minor service, Porsche Center Osnabrück

Documents

• German vehicle documents
• Service logbook with maintenance records, brake fluid changes, long-term warranty condition reports, and airbag system inspections
• Invoice from Porsche Center Düsseldorf dated May 17, 2023
• Kickdown test report with paint layer thicknesses and tire tread depths

Summary

For sale is a Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet from the 997 series, first registered in Germany in March 2005. The 3.6-liter flat-six engine produces 325 PS. The mileage of 116,224 km is verifiable through the service history booklet and invoices. The last service was performed in May 2023 at the Porsche Center in Düsseldorf. The vehicle is equipped with an Öhlins suspension kit featuring a lowered ride height and H&R wheel spacers. The body is in excellent condition. The front left and rear left fenders were repainted after scratches, as were the wheels. The interior is in an exceptionally well-maintained original condition. There are no known technical defects, and the TÜV inspection is valid through July 2028. This vehicle is ideal for buyers seeking a documented 997 Cabriolet with registered suspension modifications.