Introduction
Jacob Boodrie
Back to the timeless good looks, and incredible performance with the S - this example is ready to be used and enjoyed.
The most obvious element of the 997 refresh is the replacement of the front end 996 design, reverting the car back to the more traditional 911 round headlights. This 4S variant offers more power from an increased displacement and not only does the 997 looks the part but also performs on par with the world's best sports cars, especially in terms of acceleration and handling.
This car is presented in a lovely "Midnight Blue Metallic" colour, with a "Metropole Blue" cabriolet roof and "Ocean Blue" leather interior. It comes to market from the original ownership, has covered just a modest ~65,000 in that time. The car is said to have been maintained regularly by a friend of the owner, and importantly the car had an engine rebuild in 2015 by Porsche specialists Hartech. This should put the typical worries of a Gen 1 997 S out of buyers minds, take a look through the listing to see the detail.
This listing was written from information supplied by Jacob after meeting David the owner, and having visited and photographed the vehicle.
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Hi David, The drivers side door card looks to have a lot of marking on it. Please could you confirm if this is damaged, or just in need of cleaning off? Many thanks
just needs a clean
Morning David is there any other service receipts from the garage you have used over the years ?
regards
roger
Hi Roger I have MOT test certificates and a receipt for the latest service on 27/1/23, I also have all the receipts concerning the rebuild in 2015
Hi David,
Can i ask what was the reason for the engine rebuild.
Thanks
It is prevalent with this model of Porsche for the motor to require replacement sometime between 25,000 and 50,000 miles. Porsche failed to give any notice that this would be needed. mine went ar 45,000 in 2015 and had a total rebuild by Hartech, the Porsche specialists, if you were buying this model without this having been done then here is the warning. It has nothing to do with servicing.
Hi David. Before I bid I would like to know more about which services the car has had from your local mechanic. Is there any information you could provide to shed light on its maintenance.
Dear Omar, The car has been regularly serviced and maintained by a very qualified mechanic, there is nothing more to say. Regards
Hello, can you tell me how many services the car has actually had ?
Was the rebuild due to lack of maintenance?
Thank you
Paul. the rebuild by Hartech was caused by a fault in this model of Porsche. Do not buy this model unless the seller has paid for this to be done, it has nothing to do with servicing.
Can I ask what was the cause of the need for an engine rebuild?
This model of Porsche had a fault requiring a total rebuild somewhere between 25,000 and 50,000 miles, mine at 45,000 in 2015 by Hartech.
Hi David
Hope you’re well. Please could I ask regarding the service history.
The book only shows two stamps for the 16 year ownership. Was it serviced more than this but just not stamped in the book?
that’s correct
Can I ask why? You have had it since new but it’s only been stamped twice?
There are two stamps because having experienced Porsche service twice I decided that I was far better off getting my car looked after by a mechanic I knew and trusted.
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