Porsche 911 (996) 4S

About this Collectable

Porsche 911 Carrera 4S (996)

For a long time, the 996 was a bit the stepchild of the 911 family, because mirror eggs and kettle. Meanwhile, the 996 is increasingly appreciated for its sheer character and everyday usability. The 4S was the superlative with its wide turbo body, chassis and, of course, facelifted front end. Extra-wide hips, a continuous rear light and red brake calipers. The connoisseur sees it right away, a Carrera 4S with a delicious atmospheric boxer engine. Get behind the wheel of this true Stuttgarter and feel, taste and experience the true Porsche 911 feeling. We are now 28 years on from its introduction and it turns out there is nothing wrong with water-cooled. Moreover, in this generation 911, all switches are finally where you expect them, you have a perfectly working air conditioning and you can wring out such a relatively modern 911 nicely thanks to sufficient horsepower, a not too big body and the necessary safety systems. Come and find that with a 993 or G model twice as expensive. It is not for nothing that many a car journalist privately drives a 996. There is also a risk attached to the relatively low entry price for a 996. If a 911 is bought by someone who saves on maintenance, you end up buying a very expensive 911. Because in terms of maintenance (costs), it remains just a Porsche.

This well-maintained 996 Carrera 4S Coupé is a gem, both technically and optically. Low mileage, everything documented and preventively already fitted with a new water pump and IMS bearing. This is a radiant version in Arktis Silber metallic, with a chic black leather interior. Also rich in equipment including: Climate Control, Alcantara headliner and automatic transmission, but more on that later. This 996 was originally delivered and serviced in Japan. Unlike many imported cars from Japan, this one has an easily verifiable history. In the Netherlands, the Porsche was serviced by specialists Bossen en de Bakker and Marc MorsingUtter course, this is all neatly stamped and maintained in the maintenance book and demonstrable through invoices.  From October to spring, the 996 went into the garage under cover, after which it was brought back to life in the spring.

Our opinion 

A very neat 996, with invoices, first paint and very attractive mileage. Warm it up slowly, give it a yearly service and put in some good miles. Don't listen to opinions, a 996 is a fully-fledged 911 and is increasingly appreciated. Literally, as prices for decent ones are also rising. With virtually no depreciation and daily usability, this is the ideal Youngtimer. This one also has four-wheel drive, so in winter just keep on driving and go to winter sports with a couple of carriers on the roof.

About the seller

The current owner has been a Porsche enthusiast since childhood and has also been a board member of the Dutch Porsche Club for 10 years. After a 911 3.0, a 964 and 993 Targa, he bought this 996C4S in New Condition. Nice wide model, turbo body with undercarriage. He saw it and fell in love. As he is going to emigrate, the 996 4S may be sold to a new owner.

Equipment

This Porsche is equipped ex-factory with:

- Tiptronic automatic transmission
- Gearshift on steering wheel 
- Rear window wiper 
- Cruise control
- Xenon lighting
- Headlight washers 
- Leather upholstery 
- Leather dashboard 
- Electrically adjustable comfort seats
- Driver's seat memory function
- Board computer
- Windscreen with green lane

Modifications

Class 3 Alarm
Modern Pioneer system
Stainless steel sports exhaust

Notes 

Car is in first paint and has a new Water pump and IMS modification 

Recent maintenance history

The service history is as follows: 

The dates from Japan are unfortunately unreadable.

- date - 3,503km - Porsche Japan
- date - 10,096km - Porsche Japan
- date - 28,496km - Porsche Japan
- date - 37.397km - Porsche Japan
- 07-05-2018 - 42,884km - Bossen and de Bakker, major service and brake fluid
- 12-06-2020 - 52,194km - Bossen end e Bakker div. work
- 30-06-2020 - 52,528km - IMS bearing and Water pump Marc Morsing
- 23-07-2021 - 56,153km - MOT and oil pressure sensor Marc Morsing
- 20-06-2022 - 57,844km - Small service Marc Morsing

Included in the sale

- Two keys
- Original booklets
- Cover 

Summary

Seller - Henk
Seller type - Private
Location - Kamerik
Chassis number - WP0ZZ99Z3S600185
Registration number - TG-416-J
First registration - 14-10-2002
Mileage - 60,858 KM
Demonstration - maintenance booklet, invoices, documentation
Warranty - No
VAT/Margin car - Margin
Bodywork - Coupé
Engine - 3.6L Boxer engine atmospheric 
Drive system - Front + rear
Transmission - Tiptronic S Automatic
Exterior - dark grey
Interior - Black leather
Upholstery - Leather
Smoking car - No
Owners - 1 in the Netherlands
In possession since - 26-07-2018
Tyres - Front: Pirelli P-Zero 225/40ZR18 N3. Rear: 295/30 ZR18 98Y XL N4 DOT 2021 >6mm

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