2006 Porsche 997 Carrera 4S

Fitted with the bigger and more powerful 3.8-litre ‘S’ engine, a six-speed manual gearbox, the four-wheel-drive chassis, and a convertible roof, this original 2006 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S ticks all your 997-shaped boxes.

It’s also fitted with the Porsche Active Stability Management (PASM) suspension, plus a Bose sound system and the factory PCM sat-nav. New air-conditioning condensers too, plus a recent re-gas.

With a decent service history, it’s all in good condition and ready to thrill and delight its new owner this summer!

The Polar Silver coachwork sports very good shutlines, good panel alignment and what seems to be an absence of major dents, dings, and other damage. The paintwork has a good sheen to it following a very recent professional detail and ceramic coating, and the glass, badges and light lenses are all good.

The rear spoiler rises and falls as it should, as does the navy mohair hood . The latter fits well and is free of rips, tears, and other damage. However, it is a little creased and while they should ease with use the staining that is evident will need a more proactive approach to its removal.

The ten-spoke, 19-inch Carrera Sport alloy wheels are in a decent condition.

Work to do is minimal; aside from the stains on the roof, the Porsche only sports a few minor stonechips and marks - and none of the ones we can see would worry us at all or detract from the 911’s considerable kerbside appeal.

The heated front leather seats are in good condition with only the driver’s side showing any real patination and a little softening to the outer bolster. Embossed on their headrests, the rest of the matching dark blue leather trim on the steering wheel, gear-lever, centre console and dashboard all looks to be good.

The rear seats are in even better shape than those in the front. Suitable for adults for short journeys or kids on longer ones, they add a practical element to an already versatile semi-supercar.

The door cards are in good shape with only moderate marks and a set of Porsche-branded overmats protect the underlying carpets, which are good. The front ‘boot’ is very clean and tidy.

Problems? Well, some of the interior surfaces are marked here and there, most noticeably underneath the glovebox. However, the vendor informs us that the interior has been professionally detailed since the photos were taken, and says that almost all of the visible wear is much less noticeable now.

In fact, he tells us, the only real wear is to the Climatronic switches, which have become a litrl gummy. As enthusiasts will know, this is a common problem and is to be expected.

A new battery was fitted in March 2017, closely followed by four new coil packs four months later. April 2019 saw a CV boot and a front damper being fitted, while January 2020 saw another £738.10 bill.

Earlier work includes a four-figure cat-back exhaust installed in 2015.

The service record is good, comprising:

31.10.2007 and 17,384 miles – minor service Porsche Wilmslow

03.04.2009 and 38,040 miles – major service Porsche Wilmslow

26.09.2011 and 52,406 miles – minor service Porsche Leeds

14.02.2014 and 59,401 miles – major service Porsche Leeds

03.03.2016 and 64,297 miles – minor service Porsche & Euro

21.03.2017 and 65,566 miles – oil service Porsche & Euro

18.04.2018 and 67,781 miles – minor service Porsche & Euro

NB: The Porsche’s registration number is MV06 EUY.

The Porsche’s MOT certificate expires in May 2021 and was gained without a single advisory.

It also comes with a number of expired MOT certificates plus a sheaf of invoices and bills to confirm the work that has been done to it over the years and the owner’s handbook, book pack and wallet.

Please visit the documents section of the gallery of this listing where you will find photos of this and other paperwork to support our claim that this car has been maintained and modified to a very good standard.

If you’d like to inspect the car prior to placing a bid – something we would encourage – then please use the Contact Seller button to arrange an appointment.

NB. We know that many of you will be limiting your social exposure over the coming days and weeks, so if you’d rather not come to see the car in person, please contact the owner and ask if they can shoot a personal video of the car honing in on any areas you’d like them to concentrate on.

When the market falters, it defaults to what it knows best and a well-maintained Porsche 911 997 Carrera 4S with a manual gearbox, a great specification and a good service history is the very definition of what it knows best.

And, while it’s not going to be especially cheap at between £20,000 and £27,000 the true cost of ownership can only be calculated after you’ve sold the car and good examples like this will always fetch a premium over the sort of shabby, high-mileage, abused cars that might look temptingly cheap but can end up costing you far more than biting the bullet and buying a good example in the first place.

Viewing is always encouraged, and this particular car is located with the seller near Manchester; to arrange an appointment please use the Contact Seller button at the top of the listing. Feel free to ask any questions or make observations in the comments section below, or try our ‘Frequently Asked Questions’.

This vehicle is not with us at The Market’s HQ near Abingdon, which means we have had to rely on the owner’s description of it, in conjunction with the photographs you see here, to compile the listing.

With this in mind, we would encourage potential bidders to contact the owner themselves and arrange to view the car in person, or to arrange a dedicated video call in which they can view the car virtually and ask questions.