First installment: PZ Soest
Maintenance through 2010: performed entirely within the official Porsche network
Maintenance since 2010: consistently performed by authorized Porsche specialists by the last owner
Paint: completely original, no repainting
Factory options—complete overview
Below is a detailed overview of all the factory options with which this car was ordered at the time:
Description:
- X70 Stainless steeldoor sills with Porsche insignia
- X97 Gearshift lever (short shifter like GT3) in aluminum/leather
- X98 Handbrake lever in aluminum/leather
- 030 Sport suspension (sport springs, lowered by approximately 10 mm compared to standard)
- 265 Auto -dimming rearview mirror with rain sensor
- 266 Auto -dimming / heated exterior mirrors
- 288 Headlight washers (headlight cleaning)
- 342 Heated front seats, left and right
- 375 Power-adjustable (2-way) sport seat, left side – popular and rare hardback seats
- 376 Power-adjustable (2-way) sport seat, right side—popular and rare hardback seats
- 411 18″ Carrera 5-spoke alloy wheels
- 425 Rear window wiper
- 440 Radio antenna + GPS module
- 650 Sunroof
- 680 BOSE sound system
- 09991 Manufactured as part of the Porsche Exclusive program—center console, trim around the PCM module, and the backs of the hardback seats painted in the body color
Driver-focused upgrades by the last owner
What truly sets this 996 apart are the well-thought-out, high-quality modifications commissioned by the last owner—each one focused on the driving experience, without compromising comfort or reliability:
- Bilstein PS10 suspension —the widely acclaimed suspension system, known for its excellent balance between sportiness and everyday practicality
- Techart stabilizer bars — for even sharper handling and reduced body roll in corners
- Michelin Pilot Sport tires —top-quality new tires, tailored to this car’s sporty character
- Techart front lip — a subtle, functional styling modification
- Techart aluminum pedal set —refines the cockpit experience and enhances control when shifting
- Dansk rear muffler — delivers that beautiful, raw 996 sound, commanding yet never overpowering
- Short shifter — for a more direct, shorter shift throw
The combination of these upgrades—the Bilstein/Techart suspension, the short shifter, and the distinctive exhaust note—elevates the driving experience to a level that comes very close to that of a GT3, all for a fraction of the price.
Why This Car Is Special
The 996 is increasingly recognized as an absolute future classic within the Porsche 911 lineup: the first water-cooled 911, with a pure, analog character that, in later generations, gradually gave way to more electronics and weight.
This specific example stands out for:
- Completely original paint —never repaired
- Comprehensive and transparent maintenance history —initially entirely within the official Porsche network, and subsequently consistently maintained by brand specialists
- The right upgrades —well-thought-out, high-quality, and focused on the driving experience
- Extensive and attractive factory equipment, complemented by exclusive Porsche options
In short: a 996 coupe that holds its own in any setting.
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