Originally sold through The Porsche Exchange in Highland Park, Illinois, this 997.1 remained with its first long-term owner for over a decade and accumulated very limited mileage during that period. It later moved to California, where it continued to receive documented service from Porsche dealers and specialty facilities.
Service History
· 1,375 miles – Vehicle serviced by The Porsche Exchange; battery/charging system checked, battery replaced, and oil/filter changed.
· 3,427 miles – Vehicle serviced by The Porsche Exchange; maintenance inspection completed, recommended maintenance performed, brake fluid flushed/changed, and vehicle washed/detailed.
· 3,957 miles – Vehicle serviced by The Porsche Exchange; maintenance inspection completed and vehicle washed/detailed
· 6,170 miles – Vehicle serviced by Porsche South Bay; maintenance inspection completed, 10,000-mile service performed, brakes checked, fuel system cleaned/serviced, oil/filter changed, and tire condition/pressure checked.
· 6,437 miles – Vehicle serviced by Porsche Irvine; maintenance inspection completed, battery/charging system checked, battery replaced, brakes checked, and tire condition/pressure checked.
· 7,228 miles – Vehicle serviced by Porsche Irvine; maintenance inspection completed, battery/charging system checked, brakes checked, oil/filter changed, and tire condition/pressure checked.
· 7,717 miles – Vehicle serviced by Porsche Irvine; maintenance inspection completed, battery/charging system checked, brakes checked, brake fluid flushed/changed, engine checked, oil/filter changed, serpentine belt replaced, and tire condition/pressure checked.
· 8,269 miles – Vehicle serviced by Porsche Irvine; maintenance inspection completed, battery/charging system checked, brakes checked, and tire condition/pressure checked.
· 8,531 miles – Vehicle serviced by Porsche Irvine; maintenance inspection completed, battery/charging system checked, brakes checked, oil/filter changed, and tire condition/pressure checked.
· 9,189 miles – Vehicle serviced by Porsche Irvine; maintenance inspection completed, antifreeze/coolant checked, battery/charging system checked, brakes checked, brake fluid flushed/changed, cooling system hoses checked, oil/filter changed, and tire condition/pressure checked.
Mechanically powered by a 3.8-liter horizontally opposed 6-cylinder engine producing 355hp, paired with a smooth-shifting 6-speed manual transmission and a four-wheel disc braking system. Complete with original window sticker, Porsche Certificate of Authenticity, owner’s manual, dealer supplements, and a clean Carfax. With just over 11,000 miles, high-factory options, and a well-documented service history, this Carrera S Cabriolet is an outstanding low-mileage 997.1 that has benefited from careful ownership and consistent maintenance.
Factory Options
· Atlas Grey Metallic – $825
· Black Full Leather – $3,365
· Black Mats – Porsche Lettering – $115
· Adaptive Sport Seats Left/Right – $2,695
· Self-Dimming Mirrors – $385
· Heated Front Seats – $480
· 19″ Sport Design Wheels – $390
· Wheel Caps with Colored Crest – $185
· Sport Chrono Package Plus – $920
· Module for Telephone PCM – $960
· Navigation for PCM – $2,070
· Bose High End Sound Package – $1,390
· Windstop w/ Porsche Lettering – $180
· Door Entry Guards Carbon Illuminated – $1,380
· Sport Shifter – $765
· Rear Center Console Painted Exterior Color – $730
· Porsche Crest in Headrests – $270
· 3-Spoke Sport Steering Wheel Multifunction Leather – $740
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