Porsche 996 Carrera (1997)

Kickdown Check

• On-site kickdown assessment completed
• 203 photos
• Paint thickness measurement
• The mileage of 149,511 km is largely verifiable through a service history book and TÜV reports
• Extensive work was performed on the 996 in 2024, including a partial transmission overhaul and replacement of the crankshaft oil seal

Facts & Specifications

• Year of manufacture: 1997
• First registration: Germany
• Engine: 3.4-liter six-cylinder engine with 300 hp (221 kW)
• Transmission: Automatic
• Exterior color: Lapis Blue Metallic
• Interior: light brown leather interior
• TÜV valid until 02/2027
• Features:
• Full leather package
• Power-adjustable seats
• Cruise control
• Heated seats
• Sunroof

Condition

Exterior

• The exterior color is Lapis Blue Metallic
• No accident damage is known; presumably a parking dent was repaired and partial repainting was performed. Paint thickness measurements yielded values between 102 and 1051 micrometers (Image 203)
• The paint and body are in good condition with minor age-related signs of wear
• Stone chips on the front and signs of wear around the door edges and door sills are present (Image 73)
• No damage to the body is known
• The tires are from 2018 and have 5 mm of tread depth in the rear and 6.5 mm in the front

Interior

• Beige full leather interior
• Leather seats with slight signs of wear typical for their age
• Leather steering wheel with visible patina and grip marks (Photos 104, 105); soft lacquer in the interior has flaked off in places

Mechanics

• The vehicle is ready to drive immediately
• Engine and transmission run flawlessly; the transmission was partially overhauled in 2024
• There are no known defects in the suspension; the control arms and shock absorbers were recently replaced
• All equipment is fully functional
• Last service performed in 2023

History

Ownership history

• 5 owners in total
• First registered in Germany

Service history

• November 15, 1998 at 20,478 km: Minor service
• September 14, 1999 at 25,795 km: Annual service, brake fluid change
• December 6, 2000 at 37,693 km: Major service
• 12/11/2001 at 46,660 km: Annual service including brake fluid change and airbag check
• March 27, 2003 at 58,027 km: Minor service
• November 19, 2004 at 67,040 km: Major service
• Last service performed in 2023

Documents

• Service logbook (Images 177 to 181)
• Vehicle registration certificate (Image 182)
• Owner's manual (Images 169 to 176)
• TÜV reports (Images 183, 184, 196 to 202)
• Invoices (Images 185 to 195)

Summary

The Porsche 911 996 Carrera offered here, originally delivered in Germany, features the attractive Lapis Blue Metallic paint finish and a full leather package. The vehicle has a mileage of 149,511 km, which is largely verifiable, and is in good condition with normal signs of use. Since 2023, nearly €11,600 has been invested, including the replacement of the crankshaft oil seal and a partial overhaul of the Tiptronic in 2024.