2004 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Manual (996)

Highlights

• 3.6-litre six-cylinder engine 

• Six-speed manual gearbox

• Brakes serviced

• Stainless exhaust parts 

• All-wheel drive

Overview

Porsche rocked the boat when they introduced the 996 iteration of the long-lived 911 family of sportscars. They blindsided their loyal customer base when they announced that it would be fitted with a water-cooled engine — technology which everyone else had long since accepted as the default way of regulating an engine’s temperature. There were gasps and stunned silences, but it didn’t take long for most people to accept that they had done the right thing in order to keep producing the much-loved 911. 

The Carrera 4S model of 996 brings the car even more up to date, with its four-wheel drive allowing the performance of that 3.6-litre engine to really shine through. Coupled here with a six-speed manual transmission it means you can have joyous fun every time you pop out to the shops. 

This particular example is in very shiny condition — especially when you consider that it’s over twenty years old — having been detailed, and been treated to a refurb of the alloy wheels. The silver paint and bodywork all look like they’ve been well protected over the years. 

Accompanied by a long MOT (to Aug 2026) and having had plenty of parts replaced in 2024, including brakes, exhaust parts, and fluids, there’s even more reason to believe that this car has been carefully maintained. The cylinder bores were even inspected and found to be in good condition. A reassuring statement to hear when looking at any sportscar. 

History and documentation

• Registered November 6th 2004

• Stamped service book with services as follows: May 2006 @ 4,363 miles, May 2008 @ 11,818 miles, May 2010 @ 21,463 miles, Jun 2012 @ 29,256 miles, Jul 2014 @ 32,537 miles, Jul 2016 @ 35,765 miles, Jul 2018 @ 38,460 miles, Sep 2022 @ 41,962 miles, Aug 2024 @ 42,873 miles, Aug 2025 @ 43,812 miles

• Original owner’s manuals

• Collection of invoices and old MOT certificates

• Two keys, plus valet key 

• Current MOT with no advisories expires August 28th 2026

• V5 present in owner’s name

• Two registered former keepers 

• HPI clear

• London ULEZ compliant

Interior

• Black leather, black carpets, and black trim

• The upholstery remains very well preserved, with few signs of use 

• Only light creasing to the driver’s seat bolsters

• Electric seat adjusters with memory functions

• Heated seats

• The carpets are very clean and tidy

• Matching black leather door cards free from scuffs

• Leather-trimmed, multi-function steering wheel

• Cruise control

• Manual handbrake lever 

• Climate control

• Original stereo and sound system

• CD changer 

• Analogue instruments

• Electric windows 

• Rear seating for two passengers 

• Headlining in good clean condition 

• Luggage storage front and rear 

• The seller tells us that all the interior features function without issue 

Exterior

• Unmissable 911 shape 

• Sleek styling

• Finished in an attractive shade of silver 

• The paint is very well presented

• No dents or damage reported

• There is a small scratch on the front bumper 

• Body panels in good condition

• The car has reportedly been professionally detailed, and remains very clean throughout 

• 18-inch, five-spoke alloy wheels

• Bridgestone Potenza tyres

• The seller tells us that the wheels have been refurbished and powder coated 

• No scuffs or scratches that we could see

• Red brake callipers 

• Badges present and correct

• Headlights clear and bright 

• There is some surface corrosion on the underside

• Twin exhaust tips

Mechanical

• 3,596 cc, six-cylinder engine

• Produces 315 bhp

• Six-speed manual gearbox

• All-wheel drive

• Engine bay in clean condition

• There is some corrosion to the underside 

• Several exhaust components were replaced with stainless steel in Aug 2024

• The service record states that the brake fluid was changed in Sep 2022

• The service in Aug 2025 included replacing the engine oil and filter, and repairing the headlight switch

• In Aug 2024 the service included new engine oil and filter, pollen filter, radiator, stainless steel exhaust silencers, brake discs and pads, and brake fluid

• The cylinder bores were inspected in Aug 2024 and found to be free from significant scoring

• The seller tells us that the car starts and stops perfectly, and sounds very good 

• No mechanical issues or warning lights reported 

• The vendor notes that the IMS bearing has not been replaced

Summary

Now considered something of a ‘modern classic’ the 996 blazed a trail which all subsequent 911s have since followed. It stands as a beacon of both change and continuity. On the threshold between classic and modern. The best of both worlds. 

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