2005 Porsche 911 Carrera S (997) Tiptronic

Highlights

• 3.8-litre flat-six
• Produces 350 bhp and 295 lb ft
• Tiptronic transmission
• Porsche Active Suspension Management
• Long, advisory-free MOT

Overview

The 997 is Porsche’s best-selling iteration of the indefatigable 911. And it’s easy to see why: it does what it was designed to do extremely well, i.e. being a Porsche 911. It’s exactly what you’d home for when you order a 911. Engine at the back, reassuringly teutonic engineering underneath, and a whole host of options to choose from.

The car we see here is the Carrera S version which features some engineering wizardry to bump up its power output, top speed, and torque. The ’S’ also includes Porsche Active Suspension Management and 19-inch alloy wheels, helping achieve its widely-regarded strong handling, and enjoyable driving experience.

This example has also recently received an internal inspection of its cylinder bores, which were found to be in good condition. It also comes with a well-stamped service record showing that it was serviced every other year between 2005 and 2017. The MOT expires in Aug 2025, and is free from advisory issues.

If you’re looking for a well-regarded 911 which offers a no-nonsense driving experience, then this 997 Carrera S is one for you. It shows just how good Porsche’s design team were, given that this car is nearly twenty years old, and looks far newer.

History and documentation

• Registered 5 Sep 2005
• Stamped service book with services as follows: Sep 2007 @ 7,101 miles, Sep 2009 @ 13,572 miles, Aug 2011 @ 29,176 miles, Sep 2013 @ 45,502 miles, Sep 2015 @ 57,947 miles, Mar 2017 @ 63,909 miles, Jul 2017 @ 64,730 miles, Mar 2021 @ 81,431 miles
• Document pack in original leather wallet
• Collection of invoices and old MOT certificates
• One key
• Current MOT with no advisories expires 1 Aug 2025
• V5 present
• HPI clear
• Tracker fitted
• London ULEZ compliant

Interior

• Black leather upholstery throughout, with silver trim pieces
• The upholstery is generally in good condition, with a few blemishes from use
• Heated seats with electronic adjustment and memory functions
• Black carpets clean and tidy, with Porsche-branded footwell mats
• Tinted front windows
• The leather continues onto the door cards
• Multi-function steering wheel with Tiptronic shifters
• Cruise control
• Air conditioning
• Leather-trimmed dashboard and centre console, with built-in navigation screen
• Analogue instruments
• Bose sound system with phone connectivity
• Rear seating for two small people
• Heated rear window
• Headlining clean and tidy
• Sunroof
• Fully carpeted luggage compartment at the front
• Securely stowed warning triangle, and DVD-powered navigation system

Exterior

• Unmistakably ‘911’ in its appearance, the 997 continues the Porsche tradition with flair
• Finished in the popular choice of silver, this car still looks very smart and presentable
• The paint remains very good throughout, with very few chips or scratches that we could see
• Body panels in similarly good condition
• No reported dents or damage
• 19-inch 911 Turbo alloy wheels
• The wheels are well presented, with some scuffs to the rims and a little peeling on the Porsche badges in the centre
• Pirelli P Zero tyres front and rear
• The tyres are said to be in good condition
• Chrome badges present and correct
• Headlights clear and bright
• Heated rear windscreen
• The sunroof opens and closes as it should do
• Rear parking sensors
• The underside of the car very clean and tidy
• Quad exhaust tips

Mechanical

• 3,824 cc six-cylinder engine
• Produces 350 bhp and 295 lb ft
• Top speed 182 mph, 0-62 in 4.6 seconds
• Tiptronic transmission, with shift buttons on the steering wheel
• Engine bay clean and tidy
• Porsche Active Suspension Management
• On the underside, there is some surface corrosion on the suspension and exhaust components
• The seller informs us that the car has received new engine mounts and a new battery in 2024
• The car was serviced every two years between 2005 and 2017
• Brake fluid changed in Jul 2017
• It was serviced and a new gearbox oil cooler was fitted in Mar 2021
• Both rear silencers were replaced in Aug 2021
• In Aug 2023 the engine bores were inspected, with no apparent signs of scoring found

Summary

Experience the proven performance of the powerful Carrera S. It’s the kind of car you can jump into, have a bootful of fun on a twisty B-road, then straighten your tie and resume normal service in the blink of an eye.

To arrange a viewing, please request this in the Q&A section. You can click through to the seller's profile and use the 'Email Me' function to arrange a viewing privately. This seller is located in Abergele, North Wales.