Porsche 911 (997) 4S 3.8 Cabriolet

About this Collectable

Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet (997) 

The 997 Carrera's came standard with a 3.6-litre boxer with 325hp and 370NM of torque. Enough for a seriously fast sports car of around 1400kg, but more is always more fun. The S versions feature a powerful 3.8 litre with a whopping 355HP and 400NM, and you really notice it. Paired with an automatic transmission, the car is great to drive on torque. Of course, it is still a sports car. High in the revs no problem at all to get the maximum out of it. The beauty of a 911 (997) like this is its practicality for every day driving and especially with the automatic transmission very easy to drive. Put it in S and you have a truly fast sports car that is still one of today's top cars.
The successor to the 996, the 997 generation was delivered between 2004 and 2012. The classic round and distinctive 911 headlights are back. The new 997 is the more modern and improved version of the 996. Many versions followed with the top models being the now priceless 997 GT3 RS 4.0 and GT2 RS. The ‘fattest normal’ 997 was the 4S. So the fat engine with the wide butt. The latter was missing from the 2S, so it gives the 4S that extra bit of looks. In addition, the all-wheel drive gives extra stability and makes the car even more usable!

This 997 was delivered to its first private Dutch owner on 31 January 2008. He chose a 4S Cabriolet Automatic in the colour combination Meteor Grey, with Cocoa leather and convertible top. Further features include sports chrono, full Leather upholstery, Bose sound system, Cruise control and Electrically adjustable and heated seats with memory. Before purchase by the current owner in late 2012, the 997 4S was inspected at Porsche Gelderland. Meanwhile, at 47,000km, the car had been fitted with a new engine that was changed under factory warranty. The car looks immaculate, has had its maintenance periodically at the Porsche specialist in recent years and was recently fully polished. The original (Carrera Sport) rims including winter tyres come with the car.

Our opinion

A very neat 997 4S, originally Dutch delivered, equipped with the right options, in a chic colour combination and also from the 2nd owner. The 4S does have some experience, but the engine has run a lot less kilometres. Also thanks to the polish, the undamaged Turbolook wheels and the replaced ‘sticky buttons’ in the interior, the car still looks great.

About the seller

Michel is a true Porsche enthusiast and has been driving this 911 since 2012. He drove it around 10,000km a year. Before starting his search for another car, he wants to sell his 997 4S through The Collectables. 

Equipment

This Porsche 911 is factory equipped with:

9Q - Meteor Grey metallic
V5 - convertible top Cocoa brown
XRR - 19-inch Carrera Sport rims
P01 - Adaptive sports seats electrically adjustable
XMZ - Central console upholstered in leather    
P12 - Automatic dipping mirrors and rain sensor
680 - Bose sound system
454 - Cruise control
567 - Tinted track
635 - PDC
XSB - Rear leather-upholstered sports seats
640 - Sportchrono Plus
672 - Extended navigation module
666 - Telephone module
249 - Tiptronic S
342 - Heated seats

Modifications

19-inch Turbolook rims

Notes

This Porsche is in very good condition. The included set of Carrera Sport rims with winter tyres need some attention.

Recent maintenance history

This Porsche has always been serviced at Porsche centres and Porsche specialists. The main points from the recent service history are:

26-05-2009 - 23,537 km - Service Porsche Amsterdam
11-02-2010 - 30.778 km - Refurbishment by Porsche Amsterdam
04-02-2011 - 46.751 km - New engine at Porsche Amsterdam
20-12-2012 - 65,233 km - Major service and approved Porsche Gelderland
20-02-2014 - 80,553 km - Service Porsche Gelderland
16-03-2015 - 91,530 km - Major service Car Service Visser
11-03-2016 - 102.657 km - Service Car Service Visser
23-02-2017 - 114,526 km - Major service Car Service Visser
04-12-2017 - 130,677 km - Service Car Service Visser
21-11-2018 - 146,885 km - Overhaul Car Service Visser
13-02-2020 - 170,009 km - Service Car Service Visser
10-03-2021 - 172.368 km - Service Car Service Visser
10-02-2022 - 176.137 km - Overhaul Car Service Visser
24-04-2023 - 179,569 km - Service PSTG Porsche
06-03-2024 - 180,993 km - Div. optical work interior PSTG

The entire history is of course demonstrable and available upon request. 

Included in the sale

Included in the sale of this Porsche 911 are:

2 keys plus emergency key
Full documentation + booklets
Set of original 19-inch Carrera Sport rims with winter tyres

Summary

Seller - Michel
Seller type - Private
Location - Hilversum
Chassis number - WP0ZZ99Z8S771662
Year of construction/date - 31 January 2008
Mileage - 181,515 kilometres
Demonstrable - Yes
Warranty - No
Margin/VAT - Margin car
Bodywork - Convertible
Engine - 3.8-litre six-cylinder boxer engine with 355 hp
Drive system - Four-wheel drive
Transmission - Automatic
Exterior - Meteor grey 
Interior - Cocoa 
Upholstery - Full leather
Smoking car - No
Owners - 2 (including current) private owners
Tyres - Michelin PS2 N-coded 235-35-19 and 305-30-19 DOT 2017 / 2019 and plm 4-5mm profile

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