For 20 years, I’ve driven various 997 models in all their forms, and despite the 991 and 992, I’ve always come back to the 997. Only the 997 has that iconic design and is more of a sports car than a Gran Turismo.
In the Turbo, the Mezger engine paired with Tiptronic is a perfect combination; with the engines from the 997 facelift, the automated transmission no longer compromises sportiness. On the contrary, extremely short shift times and seven gears ensure better performance and lower fuel consumption compared to a manual transmission. And you can still shift using the paddles. The best of both worlds.
On the all-wheel-drive 4S variant, the rear view appears more voluminous than on the rear-wheel-drive version thanks to the continuous light strip. But for those who know the tight hairpin bends of the Stelvio, appreciate the technically demanding section of the Timmelsjoch, and master the transition between fast and slow curves in the Namlos Valley with ease, maneuverability and agility are what count.
And you’ll still cut a fine figure in front of the ice cream shop.
Curious? Then read on: For sale is a Porsche 997.2 Cabrio
with the following key specifications:
– 2S with 385 hp
– PDK with Sport Chrono
– First registration: February 2010, then first owner until August 2010, second owner until October 2017, third owner since then
– TÜV/AU: March 2028
– Delivered in Germany and has always been registered only in Germany
– Current mileage: 108,217 km
– At 37,029 km on June 11, 2012, the engine was replaced by Porsche under the Approved Warranty in effect at the time
– Accident-free and original paint
– Non-smoking vehicle
All of this in
– Basalt Black with beige leather and, most notably, a black upper section of the dashboard (all-beige reflects off the windshield)
and extras such as
– Original sport exhaust system
– PASM
– Rear parking assist
– Power seats with seat heating
and, of course, standard features such as navigation, automatic climate control, …
The maintenance history has been maintained at a Porsche Center or independent Porsche specialist
– May 11, 2011, at 29,497 km: Intermediate service
– July 4, 2013, at 43,572 km: Major service with spark plug replacement
– July 27, 2015, at 68,489 km: Intermediate service
– July 7, 2017, at 98,570 km: Major service with spark plug replacement
– November 5, 2019, at 105,788 km: Intermediate maintenance
– May 21, 2022, at 106,931 km: Intermediate service
– March 28, 2026, at 108,107 km: Major service with spark plug replacement
In addition to the current major service, the following was completed:
– new Michelin tires
– new battery
– PDK transmission service with replacement of both oils and new oil pan
– Air conditioning service
– Replacement of engine mounts
– Replacement of PCM buttons
– New coolant reservoir
– Convertible top maintenance
and all of this for just under 4,000 euros.
An emotional used car. Does such a thing exist? Yes. Never has the saying been more apt: a Porsche isn’t old—it just has new owners.
Enjoy it. It’s worth it. And even more so when you activate the flap exhaust and enjoy the throaty Porsche sound with the top down. No gasoline particulate filter. No sound symposer in the cabin.
But purely mechanical and unadulterated. Which is basically why you drive a Porsche. As the most beautiful way to be mobile.
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