Fantasy Junction

Description

2003 Porsche 996 Turbo

Chassis Number – WP0AB29953S686508
Exterior Color – Seal Grey
Interior Color – Black
Engine Type – 3.6 Liter Turbocharged flat six-cylinder
Gearbox – 6-speed manual
Current Miles – 72,115 miles
Current Owner – Purchased in 2017 with 64,216 miles

General History

Regarded by experts and enthusiasts as a seminal Porsche, the 996 may very well go down in history as the 911 that saved the brand from near extinction. Produced from 1997-2004, the all-new water-cooled rear wheel drive, manual 6-speed platform offered the perfect balance of performance and drivability, delivered in a stunning final design. In 2000, Porsche introduced the 996 Turbo which utilized an all-wheel drive system and the powerful 3.6 liter twin-turbocharged intercooled flat six engine derived from the 1998 Le Mans winning 911 GT1 race car. Output was remarkable at 414hp, delivering 0-60 times of 4.2 seconds, achieved with confidence via VarioCam Plus with further handling prowess enhanced by the addition of stability management. The newly refined Pinky Lai body design was beautifully executed, retaining the visually important brand signature of the 911 including the unique silhouette, distinctive greenhouse, and wide stance, particularly on the Turbo model. Considered critically important to the history of the 911 lineage, 6-speed manual transmission 996 Turbos are quickly becoming sought after by enthusiasts who seek pure, low mile, properly maintained examples of these important performance cars.

History of This Car

According to documentation and the recent Carfax on this car, the first owner took delivery of this car in May 2003, Denver, CO. The option code sticker on the car indicates the car was delivered with the following options:

CO2 – Catalytic Converter
X70 – Metal Door Sill with Insignia
X97– Aluminum/Leather Shift Handle
X98 – Aluminum/Leather Parking Brake Handle
342 – Seat Heating Left and Right
513 – Lumbar Support Right Seat
586 – Lumbar Support Left Seat
939 – Supple Leather Rear
982 – Supple Leather Seats/Trim

Services were regularly performed on the car including oil and filter changes, fluid exchanges, and various system inspections as the car accumulated miles consistent with records in Denver and Lakewood. CO. In August 2005, with 18,186 miles indicated, a 15k service was performed at Braman Auto Group. In December 2010, the windshield was replaced, and a service performed with 41,025 miles indicated. The car was sold in January 2011 with approximately 42,000 miles indicated, remaining in Colorado, selling again through the same dealership (Stevinson Imports, Littleton, CO) with 48,086 miles indicated at time of sale. The owner moved to Washington state where it remained until sold to the current owner, then showing 64,216 miles when purchased.

The current and consigning owner has had the car serviced regularly over his 5 years of ownership, adding performance upgrades to achieve a premium performance 996 Turbo. Selective upgrades were installed by experts at TFB Performance including in 2018 installing a new driveshaft flex joint, Tarret engine, differential, and transmission mounts, engine oil and transaxle fluid (both Redline) changed, and a new set of Michelin Pilot Sport Cup front and rear tires, alignment, and balancing. The car has passed California emissions (most recently in January 2021). The current owner has added just over 7,000 miles to the car during his ownership.

Additional recent services of note include:

January 2021 (71,492 miles) – Oil and filter service, new front brake ducts installed, new oil pressure sending unit installed.

January 2020 (70,870 miles) – Oil and filter service.

March 2019 (69,852 miles) – Cam position sensor installed. Exhaust hardware replaced as needed.

December 2018 (69,381 miles) – Oil and filter service, transaxle oil changed, review and prep for emissions test.

November 2018 (68,754 miles) – Transaxle removed and rebuilt with new 1st and 2nd gear set, new gear wheel for 5th set, new synchro ring, gear oil, gasket set, and brake cleaning. Clutch and flywheel inspection.

January 2017 (64,276 miles) – Oil and filter service, new alternator installed, new alternator drive belt installed, new expansion tank cap installed.

Modifications/Upgrades to This Car

-Paint Protection Film on the front
-Paint matched GT2 rear wing and decklid
-Aftermarket “Europipe” 996 Turbo Exhaust
-Tarret Motorsports engine and transmission mounts
-Forgestar wheels
-EPL 91 Octane Tune to the ECU
-Porsche 997 Short Shifter
-Sachs 2.5 Clutch and 964 RS Light Flywheel
-Aftermarket Sony sound system with Focal speakers, custom amp and sub box with two subwoofers
-Built-in hardwired Passport Radar Detector

General Overview

Today this Porsche presents very well with excellent factory applied Seal Grey paint that is generally well preserved, displaying appropriate use marks for its age and mileage. The body panels have been digitally metered, returning paint depth readings between 3-8 mils on all surfaces, numbers which are generally considered consistent with factory original paint. The clear protective hood film applied to the front bumper and a portion of the hood and fenders has protected the car from major road chips, but light surface crazing to the front bumper film is visible upon close examination. The body is in excellent condition showing excellent fit to the doors, trunk, and hood with excellent panel gaps. The rear wing has various chip marks along the top surface edge due to a garage shelf item having fallen on the wing. Often speckled from road use, the side view mirror finishes are also in excellent condition. Both front and rear bumpers are properly fit to the body with consistent panel lines and smooth surface transitions. The trim, lenses, and glass are all in excellent condition. The windshield was replaced in 2010, but the remaining glass appears to be original. The 19” Forgestar wheels were installed by the current owner and are in excellent condition though curb rash is evident on the right rear wheel. The car is outfitted with Michelin Pilot Sport Cup2 tires showing 2017 date codes, consistent with the 2018 installation invoice including balance and alignment.

The original black leather interior is in excellent condition including the driver’s seat left bolster which is often worn or excessively scuffed. The leather seating surfaces are very nicely preserved as are the door panels, and carpeting. Of particular note are the additional rear leather seating surfaces, leather and alloy shift handle and parking brake handle, all of which were ordered new. The dashboard and instrumentation are in excellent condition with clear digital readouts, proper function, beautiful factory dials, and excellent surface finishes. The steering wheel, leather/aluminum handbrake, and leather/ aluminum 6-speed manual gear shift handle all remain in excellent condition showing just modest hints of use typical of low mileage cars. Smoothly integrated into the central upper console, the car has been upgraded with a Sony stereo system including a premium amp and twin subwoofers for maximum sound. The optional metal door sills (with insignia) headliner, sun visors, switches, and controls are all in excellent condition. The overall fit and finish of the interior is fresh and nicely composed, exhibiting all the traits of a properly maintained and professionally detailed car.

The engine compartment and front trunk retain stock finishes and factory correct components. The engine compartment is clean and properly detailed, with all cosmetic features under the hood remaining fresh and properly maintained displaying excellent factory finishes and correct hardware. The front storage compartment remains stock from the factory, displaying correct materials and finishes, an unused collapsible spare tire, proper accessories, factory tools, and jack, and correct construction details consistent with factory original examples. The chassis is in excellent condition showing no visual evidence of structural compromise to the floor pan or suspension mounting points. The floor pans remain clean and free of major marks or damage, consistent with the zero-accident report indicated on the current Carfax.

This is an excellent opportunity to acquire a low mileage, well maintained Porsche 996 Turbo. Offering amazing performance, legendary engineering, iconic design, and uncompromising build quality, this Porsche Turbo is ready for the next fortunate owner to experience the power, prestige, and excitement beautifully packaged in a 6-speed manual turbocharged 911 Porsche.

Included with this Car

The car comes with a set of owner’s books in the Porsche leather case, tools, tool roll, jack and cloth bag, tire compressor, Dr. Colorchip paint touch up kit, jumper cables, and various other spare parts.

The above vehicle information is complete and accurate to the best of our knowledge at the time it is posted to this website. Corrections or additional information is always appreciated. All advertised prices exclude government fees and taxes, any finance charges, any dealer document preparation charge, and any emission testing charge. Vehicles are subject to prior sale. All advertised to be true but not guaranteed. We assume no liability for errors or omissions.

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Fantasy Junction  •  510-653-7555  •  1145 Park Ave, Emeryville, CA 94608