1997 Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible 2-door 3.6l on 2040-cars
Medfield, Massachusetts, United States
Body Type:Convertible
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:3.6L 3606CC H6 GAS SOHC Naturally Aspirated
Fuel Type:GAS
For Sale By:Private Seller
Make: Porsche
Model: 911
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Trim: Carrera Convertible 2-Door
Options: 6 speed transmission, power seats, power windows, factory alarm, carbon fiber trim, motor sound package, full leather interior, power convertible top, front spolier, rear spoiler, stainless steel performance exhaust, Leather Seats, CD Player, Convertible
Drive Type: RWD
Safety Features: Anti-Lock Brakes, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag
Mileage: 71,500
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats
Sub Model: Cabriolet
Exterior Color: Silver
Interior Color: Black
Number of Doors: 2
Number of Cylinders: 6
1997 Porsche 911 Carrera2 Cabriolet
71k miles, 6 speed
NO RESERVE AUCTION!
Up for a no reserve auction is my 1997 Porsche 911 Carrera2 Cabriolet with 71k miles. I'll do my best to fully describe the Porsche below, so please read everything carefully before sending me questions. Also please note that I have 100% positive feedback on EBay because I take this very seriously and I expect the same from any bidders. Please have your finances in order BEFORE bidding on this car because this is a no reserve auction and if you bid once you could be the winner.
I am the third owner of this fine 911 which has a CarFax guaranteed clear title! The previous owner knew the first owner (former co-workers) and so I have a good handle on this cars history (otherwise I would not have purchased it myself).
The 911 is silver with full black leather interior and offers the vastly superior manual 6 speed transmission with original limited slip differential. It simply drives amazingly, I don't know how else to put it. The acceleration is strong, handling is balanced and predictable, and the motor sounds intoxicating. With the power top down and cruising down the road this car is a ton of fun! It looks amazing with aggressive front and rear spoilers, but at the same time it's very civilized to drive around down and not over the top. It offers the following great features: Litronic lights, limited slip differential, full leather interior with power leather seats, 18 inch Porsche Turbo twist wheels, TechArt front and back spoilers, Alpine CD system and changer, Motor Sound Package with aftermarket stainless steel performance exhaust (GHL), new Toyo Proxy tires, new Bosch battery, up to date service, and CarFax clear title guarantee!!
The overall condition of the 911 is very good to excellent. I have owned several 911s over the years and I take the stewardship very seriously. The car was in great shape when I bought it but I have maintained it / improved it with the below service since buying it 3 years ago:
- changed oil religiously every 3k miles using Mobil1 oil and original Porsche oil filters (yes I replaced both filters every time).
- New Toyo Proxy tires (currently fronts = 80%, rears = 50%)
- New Bosch battery
- New horn bushings installed (common 993 issue)
- New belt tension sensor
- Multiple oil leaks fixed; this 911 leaks ZERO oil - very unusual for air-cooled 911. Motor is spotless.
- New Bosch spark plugs (original spec.)
- Transmission fluid changed with Mobil1 fully synthetic
- Brake fluid flushed
- New Porsche original alternator and A/C compressor belts
- New distributor belt
- New oxygen sensors
- SpeedLine performance pedals installed
Everything on the car works as originally designed and delivered. The clutch was replaced by the previous owner at about 40k miles (he showed me the original one before I purchased the car). He also had the wiring harness recall work done at Porsche Nashua (NH) as well as the cabriolet top motor and transmissions all replaced under recall at the dealership. Everything about the top works flawlessly. This 993 does not have any SAI issues, nor does it burn excessive oil. All OBDII functions are correct, and it has no error codes. It drives, shifts, brakes, and handles great! Minor, minor flaws for full disclosure: few small stone chips in hood, chips along drivers door edge and mirror, cosmetic scratches on bottom of exhaust tips, driver door pocket sags a little, normal stuff for a car with 71k miles. It did have paintwork done at a very high quality level on right rear bumper and was barely hard enough to scratch the paint and break the tail light. I saw a picture of the original damage prior to being fixed and it really was a very minor fender bender in a parking garage in NY from the original owner. You won't be able to see any signs of the repair - believe me I have looked very closely. To my knowledge it has never been driven during the Winter, nor have I seen any signs on it anywhere indicating it was driven during the Winter months.
Additional info: The 911 does have the original cabriolet top that is in excellent condition. There are zero tears and zero lose threads. The window is not cracked and it doesn't leak a drop. The cabriolet boot cover will come with the car (excellent condition), as will the original tool kit. I do not have the accessory air pump, but it does have the original space-saver spare tire. It has the owner's guide, and a ton of paperwork for service receipts and purchases along the way. The title is clear and free, ready to be signed over in a quick transaction. I also have a photocopy of the title from the previous owner which shows no brands, and is great history on the car to have, and furthermore I also have the clean CarFax report from when I purchased the car.
The interior of the car is in excellent condition. It has the full leather package (which is very unusual in a 993 cab.) which I maintain with Lexol cleaners and conditioners. There are no tears or punctures or anything like that. The carpets are all clean and in very good condition, free of any stains. There are two sets of carpets, both will be included with the car. The interior also has TechArt carbon fiber trim pieces on the gear shift and emergency brake handle. It looks very sharp. I also installed RennLine performance pedals to give it an upgraded, high performance feel.
You might notice the "RS" badge on the rear deck. The badge is a Porsche original piece that is correct for the 993 RS. You might already know the 993 RS was never imported into the US, so I simply installed the script as a tribute to an incredible car which actually looks very similar to this Carrera2. If the winning bidder does not like the RS badge I can remove it for them without damage to the 911. Please note the rims are Porsche original, and correct wheels for this car. They have the correct 993 part numbers on them, and are NOT the cheap aftermarket reproduction pieces you often see on other 993s. They are 18 inch, and have the correct offset so they do not require spacers. They do have wheel locks on them (Porsche original locks) and the car will come with the correct removal tool for them.
Disclaimer stuff: There is no warranty with this car. I am not a car dealer so I cannot offer any sort of warranty or guarantee. It is being sold in as-is condition without question. If you would like to come inspect the car personally I would be happy to show it to you with some advance notice. If the car needs to be shipped to the winning bidder I am happy to help coordinate with the shipping company, but the car will not leave my possession until all funds have cleared in my bank which can often take several business days. If you win the auction be prepared to send me $1000 deposit through PayPal within 24 hours, the remainder of the balance will need to be bank check or cashiers check. I will not accept the balance payment from PayPal because of all the nightmares I have heard about funds being recalled. I will accept a bankers check or cash, which both will need to be verified and cleared before the car leaves my possession. The buyer will pay all shipping costs (located in 02052 for cost estimates). Please make sure you have the required funds to buy this car before bidding, as the bid is a binding agreement.
I am listing this Porsche for sale locally so I am reserving the right to end the auction early if I find a local buyer. If you are interested in the car I suggest you bid early so I know where it stands relative to local people coming to look at it. Why am I selling my beloved 993 cab? So I can buy another Porsche, of course!
Thanks, and if you have any questions please contact me and I will reply as quickly as possible... Dan.
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