Porsche 997.1 Carrera Cabriolet (2005)

• Kickdown Check

  • On-site kickdown assessment completed
  • 201 photos
  • Video including engine run and test drive
  • Paint thickness measurement
  • All inspections and repairs have been performed since 2018 at Dronia Sportwagen in Gau-Algesheim near Ingelheim am Rhein; prior to that, maintenance was carried out exclusively at the Porsche Centers in Bonn and Mainz.
  • The recorded mileage of 142,276 km is verifiable.
  • Extensive documentation available.

  Facts & Specifications

  • Model Year: 2005
  • First registration: Germany
  • Engine: 3.6-liter six-cylinder engine with 325 PS (239 kW)
  • Transmission: Manual
  • Exterior color: Atlas Gray Metallic
  • Interior: gray leather upholstery
  • TÜV valid until 08/2027
  • Features:
  • Convertible
  • Manual transmission
  • Fully functional soft top with no tears
  • Wind deflector included
  • Seasonal license plate 04-10

  Condition

  Exterior

  • The car is painted in Atlas Gray Metallic.
  • The vehicle has been partially repainted. Paint thickness measurements showed values between 392 µm and 650 µm.
  • A slight paint irregularity or small scratch is visible in the area next to the door handle. (Image 33)
  • The body is in good condition; there are no known major defects.
  • The soft top is fully functional and shows no tears. A wind deflector is present.

  Interior

  • The car has a gray leather interior.
  • Wear and paint chipping are visible on the center console cover next to the parking brake lever. (Image 53)
  • The leather upholstery and the interior are in well-maintained condition.
  • There are no known damages inside the vehicle.

  Mechanics

  • The vehicle is registered and road-ready.
  • The engine starts quickly and smoothly when cold, briefly increases RPM during the short catalytic converter warm-up phase, and then settles linearly into a stable idle without any jerking or misfires.
  • The six-cylinder engine runs smoothly and in sync, exhibits the rhythmic ticking of the high-pressure fuel injectors typical of Porsche DFI engines, and impresses with its direct throttle response
  • The front-axle shock absorbers were replaced in 2021.
  • The last service was performed in October 2024.

  History

  Ownership History

  • Current owner: since 2020
  • Second owner: 2009–2020
  • First owner: 2005–2009
  • Number of owners: 3
  • While under the first owner, the vehicle sustained accident damage in 2009, which was repaired at the Porsche Center in Bonn.

  Service History

  • 2024: Major service according to the maintenance schedule on October 22, 2024
  • 2022: Minor service according to the maintenance schedule on October 19, 2022
  • 2021: Front-axle shock absorbers replaced
  • 2020: Major service according to the maintenance schedule on October 16, 2020
  • 2020: Spark plugs and ignition coils replaced, including an endoscopic inspection of the combustion chamber on October 19, 2020
  • 2018: Minor maintenance according to the maintenance schedule on June 19, 2018
  • 2016: Major service according to the maintenance schedule on May 11, 2016
  • 2016: Crankshaft oil seal and intermediate shaft flange replaced
  • 2013: Minor maintenance according to the maintenance schedule on July 24, 2013
  • 2011: Major maintenance according to the maintenance schedule on May 4, 2011
  • 2009: Minor maintenance according to the maintenance schedule on March 10, 2009
  • 2007: Minor maintenance performed according to the maintenance schedule on July 4, 2007

  Documents

  • Maintenance report (Figures 81–90, 103–109, 157–164)
  • Vehicle Registration Certificate (Image 92) & Vehicle Title (Image 95)
  • Porsche warranty (Images 97–100)
  • Emissions test (Images 93, 94)
  • TÜV Report (Images 110, 112, 168)
  • Invoices (Images 122–149, 174–182, 186, 192, 195)
  • Service Log (Images 151–153, 165–167)
  • Approx. €7,500 spent on service and repairs, excluding tax, insurance, and TÜV inspection reports

  Summary

  For sale is a 2005 Porsche 911 997 Carrera Cabriolet in Atlas Gray Metallic with a gray interior. The vehicle is equipped with a 3.6-liter engine producing 325 PS and a manual transmission. The odometer reading is 142,276 kilometers, and the mileage history is verifiable. This is a German-registered vehicle with three previous owners, a complete service history, and all relevant invoices on file. Since 2018, all inspections and repairs have been performed at Dronia Sportwagen in Gau-Algesheim; prior to that, they were carried out exclusively at the Porsche Centers in Bonn and Mainz. The last service was performed in October 2024, and the next minor inspection is due at the end of 2026 according to the maintenance schedule. While under its first owner in 2009, the car sustained accident damage that was repaired at the Porsche Center in Bonn; the corresponding invoice is available. The vehicle is in very well-maintained overall condition; the body has been partially repainted, and the convertible top is fully functional and free of tears.