Vehicle History & Overview

This Carrera is an early 996.1, built in March 1998. Per the included Carfax report, which shows some service history, this 911 has remained in California since being sold new in July of 1998. The seller has service records since his purchase in May 2021. A full list of modifications is provided below and includes a CAE shifter, CAE shift-cables, and Kenwood audio unit. Factory parts are included with the sale along with service records under the seller's ownership.

Released to the US in 1999, the 996 ushered in a new era of 911. Although the 996 had very different styling, the overall dimensions and weight were similar to its predecessor which, combined with the additional power from the new water-cooled flat-six engines, yielded greater performance. Handling and chassis dynamics were also improved along with interior comfort and usability. Overall the 996 platform is quite solid and if well-cared-for like this uncommon Ocean Blue Metallic coupe, they can provide many years of enjoyment.

Modifications

The following modifications have been performed, with some factory parts included in the sale.

• CAE shifter assembly with beechwood shift-knob

  • Center console modified to accomodate larger shifter assembly

• CAE shift-cables

• Removed center console storage lid due to broken hinge

• Factory dual cup-holder insert

• Porsche crest on steering wheel

• Steering wheel spacer

• Aluminum pedal covers

• Kenwood audio unit

• Slotted brake rotors (original cross-drilled parts included)

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Servicing & Documentation

The seller states that under his ownership the following service was performed:

• 3/4/22 - 124k miles - Oil change; Blackstone report pending

• 2/23/22 - Passenger side window regulator replaced

• 11/19/21 - 121k miles - Oil change; see Blackstone report P19393

• 8/20/21 - Full brake refresh with OEM-grade brake pads & slotted rotors on all four corners, along with new brake hardware and wear sensors

• 8/10/21 - New pair of OEM headlight assemblies installed, bought from FcpEuro with lifetime warranty

• 7/4/21 - Steering wheel spacer installed

• 6/18/21 - 116k miles - Oil change; see Blackstone report P16036. CAE shifter installed

Additionally, the seller states the following services were reportedly done at Porsche Specialist, BR Racing of Los Gatos, California, however, documentation is not included.

• 11/7/19 - 110k miles - Diagnose engine issue

• 3/29/19 - 106k miles - Alignment, 2 tires (Michelin Pilot A/S 3+, 265/35/18)

• 9/19/18 - 102k miles - Front & rear shocks (Bilstein HD), alignment

• 9/17/18 - 102k miles - Oil change, shift linkage

• 12/19/17 - 93k miles - 90k-mile major service (air, oil, cabin, plugs), rear tires (Michelin Pilot AS 3, 265/35/18), brake fluid exchange

• 10/3/17 - 89k miles - Front bumper repair

• 9/18/17 - 89k miles - Water pump, thermostat, belt

• 4/3/17 - 85k miles - Replace clutch/pressure-plate/flywheel, five cooling hoses, Air-Oil-Separator, perform oil change

• 3/8/17 - 85k miles - Replace front brakes, replace cooling hoses, power steering fluid exchange, cooling system service

• 2/14/17 - 84k miles - 84k-mile service (air, oil, cabin)

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Imperfections

Per the seller, the following imperfections are noted and shown in the gallery below.

• Chips on leading-edge surfaces and wheels

• Front bumper resprayed under prior ownership, color mismatch under certain lighting

• Scratches on driver side door handle

• Driver door outer weather seal makes noise, can warp at times when operating window

• Rear windshield seal separating at bottom edge

• Keyless entry remote inoperative, key operates as designed

• Some oil seepage from the engine cam cover solenoids is noted by the seller, who states that the oil doesn't drip. See the "Video" section below for footage from underneath the vehicle, highlighting the engine area.

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Included Items

The following items accompany the sale, with some pictured in the gallery below:

• Service records under seller's ownership

• One key

• Factory manuals/books/brochures

• Factory shifter/shift-boot/shift-cables

• Factory headlight assemblies

• Factory radio

• Factory brake pads/rotors with approximately 60% life left

  • Replaced due to excess noise

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Additional Information

• The seller was advised by Porsche Monterey a prior owner had the IMS bearing upgraded/replaced, however, no documentation verifying this was provided.

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