2003 Porsche 911 (996.2) Carrera 2 Manual

Highlights

• Desirable 3.6-litre facelift (996.2) Carrera 2 with 320bhp

• Six-speed manual

• Just 36,700 miles from new

• Presented in near-showroom condition inside and out

• Complete Eibach suspension refresh and four-wheel alignment in 2022

Overview

When Porsche revised the 996 in 2001, it swapped the original 3.4-litre flat-six for a 3.6, lifting power to 320bhp and reworking the nose with headlamps that echo the Turbo. It’s highly sought after and exactly what we have here: a facelift 996 Carrera 2, finished in metallic Meridian Silver over black leather.

What makes this one worth a closer look is its very low mileage. It's covered under 37,000 miles from new, and it shows: the paint holds a deep, even gloss, the clear-lens headlamps are crisp, and the cabin still presents as near-standard with barely a mark on the leather. It's a lovely looking example, and the six-speed manual maximises engagement.

Underneath, the chassis was comprehensively refreshed by a marque specialist in 2022, so it’s very much ready to go. In fine cosmetic fettle and backed by a deep record of care, it's a facelift 3.6 you can enjoy from the moment you turn the key.

History and Documentation

• First registered on 12 June 2003

• The vendor tells us the service book is fully stamped; a previous owner's service-history sheet, together with a file of invoices and old MOT certificates, records servicing at Jun 2003 @ 20 miles, Nov 2004 @ 5,588 miles, Nov 2005 @ 10,518 miles, Oct 2006 @ 14,054 miles, Oct 2007 @ 17,491 miles, Oct 2008 @ 22,701 miles, Dec 2009 @ 23,983 miles, Dec 2010 @ 25,185 miles, Aug 2011 @ 26,111 miles, Dec 2011 @ 26,322 miles, Dec 2012 @ 26,720 miles, Nov 2013 @ 27,318 miles, Feb 2014 @ 27,348 miles, Mar 2015 @ 28,111 miles, Mar 2016 @ 28,765 miles, Apr 2017 @ 29,822 miles, Apr 2018 @ 30,154 miles, Aug 2019 @ 32,700 miles, Oct 2020 @ 33,941 miles and Oct 2021 @ 34,258 miles, spread across official Porsche Centres (Wilmslow, Bolton, Chester) and marque specialists

• Standout documented work is a complete suspension refresh at Jasmine PorschaLink in May 2022 @ 34,857 miles, comprising Eibach lowering springs all round, a front top-mount and bearing kit, front and rear wishbone arms, a bump-stop and bellow kit, and four-wheel alignment

• The vendor tells us a major service and brake-fluid change was booked at Porschemode of Bristol for September 2026, with the invoice to follow

• Included are a service-schedule sheet prepared by a previous owner and Tracker documentation; the vendor tells us the Tracker isn't currently activated

• Also supplied, the vendor tells us, are two working keys and an Eclipse four-layer outdoor UV car cover

• Current MOT runs until 13 July 2027

• The V5C registration document is present in the vendor's name

• HPI clear

Interior

• Cabin presents in excellent order, trimmed in black leather

• Seats are clean and supple with only very light sheen to the driver's bolster; no tears or splits are visible

• Anthracite carpets and sill trim look unworn

• Three-spoke wheel wears a crisp full-colour Porsche crest over tight, uncracked leather

• Instrument cluster reads clear, with the on-board oil-level check and warning-lamp self-test shown working

• Factory Porsche CDR23 head unit, CDC-4 six-disc autochanger and automatic climate control are all present and displaying correctly

• The vendor tells us a couple of dash switches have become slightly sticky, a common trait on these cars

• Front luggage compartment is clean and undamaged with its spare wheel fitted cover in place

Exterior

• Finished in metallic Meridian Silver, the paint carries a deep, even gloss across every panel

• Facelift (996.2) clear-lens headlamps are intact and clear, with no yellowing or condensation

• Panel gaps and shut lines run straight and even throughout

• Silver five-spoke Carrera alloys sit over cross-drilled discs and Porsche-branded calipers

• Wheels are largely clean, with only light kerbing on the odd rim and very minor corrosion near the centre caps on around two of them

• Michelin tyres are fitted, 225/40 ZR18 front and 285/30 ZR18 rear, with healthy tread all round

• Body-coloured mirrors, flush handles and all glass present undamaged and unmarked

Mechanical

• Rear-mounted 3.6-litre flat-six produces 320bhp, driving the rear wheels through a six-speed manual gearbox

• Performance is quoted at 0-62 mph in 5.0 seconds and a 178mph top speed

• A complete suspension refresh at Jasmine PorschaLink in May 2022 fitted Eibach lowering springs all round, a front top-mount and bearing kit, front and rear wishbone arms, a bump-stop and bellow kit, and four-wheel alignment

• The vendor tells us a major service and brake-fluid change is booked at Porschemode of Bristol for September 2026

• According to the vendor, the car starts readily and drives, shifts and stops cleanly, with a smooth clutch and gearbox

Summary

In short, this is a genuinely well-preserved facelift 996 Carrera 2, the more powerful 3.6 paired with the manual gearbox, presented in near-showroom condition inside and out. At 36,700 miles it’s barely run in, yet the freshly refreshed chassis and continuous servicing mean it's ready to be used and enjoyed straight away. For anyone after an honest, usable 911 that's been genuinely cherished, this is a hard example to better.

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 Wells, Somerset.