2001 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 (996) Manual

Highlights

• 296 bhp and all-wheel drive 

• Significant servicing completed 

• IMS bearing replaced

• Upgraded rear main seal

• Shock-absorbers replaced 

Overview

Sometimes we have to adapt in order to survive. And that’s exactly what Porsche realised when they were designing the 996. Back then, the world was shocked by the introduction of the first water-cooled 911. But now we expect nothing less. The unthinkable has become the norm. And it’s easy to forget just how radical this change was considered to be at the time. 

But one thing which didn’t change was the 911’s instantly recognisable profile. The shape was subtly updated without departing from its original essence, and its lineage can be easily distinguished going all the way back to the first 911s of the 1960s. 

This particular car is finished in a very attractive shade of deep blue, which suits the car well. Its black leather interior is smartly presented, and sensibly updated with the addition of a touchscreen media unit with all the modern phone connectivity you’d expect. Apart from this, the car appears to be entirely original and unmodified. 

There is a sizeable collection of paperwork and servicing invoices accompanying the car. It has clearly been the recipient of some significant servicing, with big-ticket items such as the IMS bearing, rear-main oil seal, and clutch all having been replaced with original or upgraded parts. 

So if you’re looking for a nigh-on 300 horsepower, all-wheel drive 911 then this particular car has a lot to offer. 

History and documentation

• Registered 20 Jun 2001

• Stamped service book with services as follows: Oct 2002 @ 12,038 miles, Nov 2003 @ 25,493 miles, Jul 2004 @ 38,068 miles, Sep 2005 @ 46,730 miles, Sep 2006 @ 50,154 miles, Sep 2007 @ 54,426 miles, Sep 2008 @ 58,138 miles, Sep 2009 @ 63,376 miles, Sep 2010 @ 67,683 miles, Jul 2012 @ 76,190 miles, Mar 2015 @ 85,999 miles, Aug 2019 @ 98,237 miles, Feb 2022 @ 101,776 miles, May 2022 @ 102,428 miles, Feb 2023 @ 104,696 miles, Feb 2024 @ 107,925 miles

• Original document pack in leather wallet

• Extensive collection of invoices for parts and servicing 

• Two keys

• Current MOT with no advisories expires 2 Apr 2026

• V5 present in owner’s name

• HPI clear

Interior

• Smart black leather upholstery 

• The leather remains in very good condition, with some light creasing to the driver’s seat 

• No rips or damage that we could see 

• Grey carpets clean and tidy 

• Fitted footwell mats 

• The leather continues onto the door cards and dashboard 

• Leather-trimmed, multi-function steering wheel

• Cruise control

• Climate control

• The air conditioning system was re-gassed in May 2022

• A touchscreen media unit has been fitted, with Bluetooth connectivity, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto

• The seller tells us that everything works as it should do 

• Analogue instruments

• Original sound system with CD changer 

• The rear seats appear to have seen little use, and can be folded down for additional luggage storage 

• Headlining in good clean condition 

• Luggage storage front and rear 

• Space saver spare wheel well under the boot floor, and original Porsche tyre inflator 

Exterior

• Timeless 911 silhouette 

• Elegantly styled, with sweeping lines and a determined stance 

• Finished in an attractive shade of blue 

• The paint remains good for its age, with some stonechips 

• Some areas of bubbling, specifically the nearside rear wheel arch

• No obvious dents that we could see

• 18-inch, five-spoke alloy wheels

• Pirelli tyres

• The seller tells us that the tyres are in great condition

• There are some scuffs to the alloy wheels 

• The Porsche badges on the wheel hubs are slightly chipped 

• Headlights well presented, with some light haze present 

• Heated rear windscreen

• There is some corrosion visible on the underside

• Twin exhaust tips

Mechanical

• 3,387 cc flat-six M96 engine

• Produces 296 bhp

• Top speed 170 mph, 0-62 mph in 5.5 seconds

• Six-speed manual gearbox

• Rear-wheel drive

• Engine bay clean

• In May 2022 there was a significant amount of work undertaken including replacing the IMS bearing and fitting an upgraded rear main seal, new clutch, drive belt, spark plugs, engine oil and filter, air filters, coolant pipes, and coolant, and more 

• There is an invoice on file for new front and rear suspension dampers in Dec 2022

• Four new lower coffin arms and drop links were fitted in Sep 2022 at a cost of £1,409

• The seller tells us that one of the brake pad wear sensors is faulty, so there is a warning light on the dashboard

• The car is said to start well every time, accelerate well, and sound good 

• No other mechanical issues reported 

Summary

This generation of the perennially popular 911 offers a unique blend of modern styling and engineering which ushered in the new millennium. It remains attractive to this day, and this particular example has had plenty of mechanical attention over the years. 

To arrange a viewing, click the 'Book Viewing' button located under the 'Place Bid' button. Viewings can be booked up until the day before the auction ends, after which the option will change to 'Contact Seller' for further enquiries. This seller is located in Newcastle Upon Tyne.