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2000 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet (996)

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Hartech Engine Rebuild | IMS Bearing Replacement | Mechanical Soft-Top | Optional Hard-Top | 2025 Servicing

  • Mileage~96,127
  • TransmissionManual
  • Engine3.4L
  • LocationCambridge

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Introduction

Dom Ginn
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Classic Porsche charm with all-wheel drive grip, a punchy flat-six and most importantly, IMS bearing change and an engine rebuild - ready to go for all seasons ahead.

The Porsche 911 Carrera 4 (996) represents a pivotal chapter in the 911’s storied evolution. As the first generation to feature a water-cooled flat-six engine, it marked a technological shift that enhanced reliability, refinement, and performance. Its sleeker, more modern body design brought improved aerodynamics, while the all-wheel-drive system ensured exceptional grip and control, especially in challenging conditions.

With ~300BHP on tap, a precise six-speed manual, and Porsche’s renowned handling dynamics, the Carrera 4 offered the perfect balance between everyday drivability and pure sports car thrills delivering a 0-60 time in ~5.5 seconds. Whether carving through winding roads or cruising across the country, the 996 delivers a driving experience that stays true to Porsche’s performance legacy, all while introducing a new level of comfort and practicality.

Most importantly for this example's service history, is the IMS bearing replacement completed in 2019 in previous ownership. Other works completed at the same time, covered off an engine rebuild and a conversion to an intermediate shaft housing for larger bearings. Recommissioning works were also carried out for new pistons, crank shaft bearings, cylinder head overhaul, new exhaust clamps, vent lines, coil covers and new engine mounts. The total value of the works, completed by Porsche specialists, Hartech, was over ~£9,000. Minor servicing and a brake fluid change was actioned by Porsche Cambridge in February 2025 and major servicing was carried out in February 2024, it comes with a current MOT valid until 20.02.2026.

Coming from a 4-year ownership with our vendor, the 911 on show here requires a little focus on the finish and its presentation, but with key mechanical works already completed and a decent specification, its well set for the warmer months ahead, and less favourable conditions - thanks to its optional hard top and all-wheel drive.

This listing was written from information supplied by Dom after meeting David the owner, and having visited and photographed the vehicle.

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Video #2

Meet the owner

One of the nicest cars I've ever owned. Such an awesome noise and just a fantastic drive out on the road.

The current keeper, David, purchased this 911 from Trade Classics around ~4 years ago, since then, it's been a daily driver for the owner although mainly for a short commute. Being a fan of cars with more of a classic set up, David tells us more about his love for this 996, "I really enjoy the analogue type set up for the Porsche, with no sat nav and less digital interfaces than newer cars, its more about the thrill of driving and simply being on the road, especially just listening to the sounds of the engine".

With less miles put on the car over recent years, David tells us he's not had to carry out much in the way of additional work, "The car has mainly been looked after by the local Porsche garage and in the last ~2 years there hasn't been too much to do on it. I've had the rear windscreen replaced and works carried out on the door cards around a year ago, but thats been about it".

One of the main reasons David initially purchased the Porsche, was due to the extensive mechanical works actioned by the previous owner, "The engine was rebuilt in 2019 and included IMS bearing replacement which is significant for the car. Since I've owned it, the engine has been great".

With a move overseas on the horizon, the 996 comes to market again, "I'll be really sad to see it go, but as we can't ship the car abroad, I need to let it go to a new owner". David will be more than happy to answer any of your questions in the comments below.

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EXTERIOR VIDEO
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Exterior

Bold, sleek, and unmistakably Porsche - the 996 Carrera 4 stands out with timeless curves and modern edge.

Wheels and Tyres

The Porsche is fitted with 18" SportClassic 2-piece wheels in a dark grey finish, complimenting the Carrera nicely. Overall the condition of the wheels is reasonable, but when you get close to these, there are several surface issues and areas of corrosion that would look much better with attention and restoration.

The wheels are fitted with a full set of Pirelli P-Zero Rosso tyres. At the front, these show with a spec of 225/40 and date codes from 2016. To the rear, a spec of 265/35 and date codes from 2022. All tyres show in good visual condition.

For a more detailed view of the 996's exterior and a closer inspection of the wheels and tyres, please refer to the photos and videos.

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Bodywork

The car stands level and the shut lines look good. Both doors and the boot open and close well, but the rear engine lid would benefit from its struts being replaced as this needed to be held up when we visited the car.

We noted a crease in the bonnet when visiting the 996, and there were several parking dings noted on the driver and passenger doors. Looking on the underside of the car, there were a few scuff marks where the Porsche sits lower on the road, as to be expected.

We've highlighted in more detail our observations through our hi-resolution images and videos, so please take time to look through all the media files for a detailed view at what’s on offer, and for you to assess the condition of the car for yourselves.

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Paint

Looking over the 996, the car is in respectable condition for the age finished in Ocean Blue (L3AZ). Overall, the car would benefit from restorative work and attention to the marked areas noted below.

Standing back from the car, the front bumper finish had a split and a scratch to the paintwork, and the colour showed with a slightly different match which was notable in the light. Stone chips were also observed across the front.

We noted a few scratches on the drivers door, wing mirrors and marks on the bonnet edge. There were signs of blistering to the front passenger side quarter panel and sections where the paint was bubbling above the driver and passenger side roof trim edge.

Again, we have taken high resolution images and videos of the car for you to assess the condition of the bodywork and paint for yourselves. The images are taken from a few different angles to show off the car as you would see it if you were standing there for yourselves. So please, take the time to fully assess these high resolution images and videos of the car, for you to make up your own minds about the condition of the paint.

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Glass and Trim

Overall the glass around the Porsche showed with no major cause for concern. The top-tinted windscreen and side windows all show well, with no significant scratching or marks.

The seals look good around the outside and in line with the rest of the condition of the car. The interior door cards showed wear and marks in some areas. Rear lights showed well but there was a chip in the plastic trim on the front passenger side headlight.

The soft-top roof had a small hole in it and the inside of this section showed with marks on it. The optional hard top had scuffs and scratches observed to it and signs of blistering to the edges.

We've taken you around the car in greater detail in our exterior review video, please take the time to look over the video and see how the glass and trim look from different perspectives.

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INTERIOR VIDEO
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Interior

Inside the 996 you’ll find classic Porsche simplicity, supportive leather seats, and a driver-focused layout built for pure enjoyment.

Seats and Carpets

Finished in Savannah leather, the electric, 8-way, memory function seats are a nice contrast to the blue exterior and optioned with draped leather front and back. There were signs of creasing and cracking to the leather, wear to the drivers side bolster and marks to the backs of the seats, although these observations were inline with our expectations from seats of this age. Some leather treatment would benefit the seats here.

Carpets showed in a reasonable state through the interior with no major concerns, topped with black Porsche mats. The carpets overall would benefit from a good clean to bring back the quality. In the front boot, the grey carpeted area showed no concerns although again, a clean through would be beneficial.

Being picky, the cabin area would really benefit from a clean up and restorative works to bring it back to a great standard, although it is perfectly functional.

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Dashboard

The leather covered dashboard looks to be free from any splits and cracks and showed well on our visit.

The clocks and dials showed nicely with ~96,127 miles shown at the time of our visit. The display on these sections showed a lovely level of presentation and are all functional showing clearly with no obvious scratching to the facings.

The car is optioned with a body coloured centre console section which adds a smart touch to the cabin area.

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Steering Wheel / Gear Stick

A classic Porsche 3-spoke steering wheel finished in leather, sits at the hands of the driver and is good condition.

The gear selector with aluminium inlay shows the same level of standard, but there were a few notes of age-related marks and areas of wear.

The handbrake trim showed the same condition and is also fitted with the optional inlay. There were marks and notes of wear to the finish here.

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'ON THE ROAD' VIDEO
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Mechanics

The 996 Carrera 4’s 3.4L flat-six delivers signature Porsche power with all-wheel drive confidence.

Engine and Gearbox

Starting up from cold, we noted no concerns here. The car idled smoothly and was easily capable of taking the driver up to speed in no time at all.

The engine was fully rebuilt in 2019 by Hartech, with ~£9,000 parts and labour spent. We noted no issues with oil leaks looking under the car on our visit.

We took the car out around some local roads with the current owner to get a better feel for what this vehicle is all about. On the drive, we ran through the motions and got an overview from David's perspective on how the car performs.

Take a look over the video for yourselves to hear the Porsche start up from cold and take in the lovely sounds of the engine.

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Suspension and Brakes

We noted no significant knocks, bangs or issues from the suspension when we were on the road in the car, and gave us no concerns in its performance or handling. The roads out on the drive were a little rough and although the Porsche ride is a little firm, there were no worrying issues.

With drilled discs on each side, these felt great and had no pull or vibrations that stood out to us when on the journey and brought the car easily to a stop. Overall the car performed as to be expected with no observed problems.

Please take a look over the mechanical videos and photographs to see close-up images from under the car.

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The Drive

The Carrera delivers a confident, all-weather driving experience with classic Porsche poise. Its all-wheel drive system adds sure-footed grip, while the rear-mounted flat-six engine provides smooth, responsive power.

David, the current owner, tells us more about his experience with the car, "Of all the cars i've had, this one is amazing, even on motorway there's barely any wind noise. It runs straight and true and the all-wheel drive gives a great sense of security".

Balanced, agile, and unmistakably 911, it’s a car that feels at home on twisting B-roads or cruising the motorway.

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Electrics and Other

During our time with the car we noticed no electrical faults, David told us everything works as far as he is aware. All dashboard lights turned off when out on the road as expected, and all dials and gauges were functioning without issue. The typical sign of sticky buttons was noted looking over the dials and button knobs, in keeping with our expectations as this is a fairly common occurrence.

Additional features fitted on the 996 include aluminium inlays to the gear knob and handbrake, Porsche CD / stereo, 8-way electric seats, top-tinted windscreen, SportClassic 2-piece wheels, leather dashboard and door panels, folding soft top and centre console painted in body colour.

For the colder months, the Porsche has an optional hard top. A spare emergency wheel is located in the front boot.

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History and Paperwork

A solid 911 996; upgraded IMS bearing with a rebuilt engine, plus 14 Porsche service stamps and 2025 servicing, all ready for the summer season.

Coming to market after ~4 years with David, the Porsche has received a good amount of mechanical care over its years on the road. Most recently, minor servicing was actioned in February 2025 at Porsche Cambridge along with a brake fluid change, it comes with a current MOT valid until 20.02.2026.

A major service was completed in February 2024 along with replacement front discs and pads at a cost of over ~£2,800, a new battery, water pump, oxygen sensor and updated coolant pump was fitted in October 2023 costing over ~£2,050.

Suspension works and replacement steering joint were updated in August 2023, new rear tyres were fitted in July 2023 as well as a new wishbone, brake hoses and door membranes with these works costing more than ~£3,100.

A new rear screen was changed in March 2023. Rear discs and pad changes were actioned in June 2022. Over ~£2,000 was spent on new power steering pipes, steering angle sensor and new PAS sensor which were all updated in August 2020.

Key updates were completed in August 2019 with works covering off an engine rebuild and a conversion to an intermediate shaft housing larger bearings. New pistons, crank shaft bearings, new IMS bearing, cylinder head overhaul, new exhaust clamps, vent lines, coil covers, engine mounts and recommissioning works were completed at the same time by Porsche specialists, Hartech, costing over ~£9,000.

We cover off a full overview of the works and history of the 996 in our paperwork gallery section. Take a look through the servicing and works completed for more information of the Porsche.

We’ve done all our usual seller checks including photo ID, V5 and also actioned a history check on the vehicle - this is a professional check operated by HPI that will highlight if the car has been previously stolen, recorded as being in an accident, or have any outstanding finance - note, this does not include a mileage history check.

We've summarised our own view on the car based on information gained from the seller in the listing above, however, and as you can see, we go to great lengths to photograph and video the car in hi-resolution detail - this has been done for you to make your own assessment from the comfort of your sofa. So please sit back, have a cuppa and take your time to review everything on this listing in order to make your own assessment on the vehicle's condition. Viewings are also welcomed with all our listings, so please get in touch with us to arrange a suitable time - we just need to speak to you first and receive a valid photo ID before confirming.

If there's anything you're unsure about, no matter how small, then please first ask the owner in the comments area below before placing your bid/s, as bids can't be retracted and form a binding contract if you win the car - just like a traditional auction house.

Service History
Date Type Mileage
14.02.2025 MOT 95,165
13.02.2025 Service 95,159
21.02.2024 MOT 92,810
20.02.2024 Service 92,805
26.07.2023 MOT 91,558
24.06.2022 MOT and Service 89,188
18.06.2021 MOT 87,081
18.06.2021 Service 87,074
29.06.2020 MOT 84,943
23.08.2019 MOT 84,441
15.08.2019 Engine Rebuild 84,310
19.11.2018 Service 83,117
23.07.2018 MOT 82,383
31.07.2018 Service 82,394
13.06.2017 MOT 78,274
12.01.2017 Service 77,394
29.06.2016 MOT 77,037
17.06.2015 MOT 75,091
20.06.2014 MOT 69,069
21.06.2013 Brake Fluid Change 67,945
21.06.2013 Service 67,943
12.06.2013 MOT 67,186
14.05.2012 MOT 62,059
19.04.2011 MOT 60,600
05.08.2008 MOT 60,463
31.07.2007 Service 57,861
15.11.2006 MOT 48,208
30.05.2006 Service 45,082
30.05.2006 Brake Fluid Change 45,082
24.11.2005 MOT 44,443
14.02.2005 Service 40,006
22.11.2004 MOT 38,534
28.01.2004 Service 30,466
04.10.2002 Service 23,940
12.10.2001 Service 8,877
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Key Details
  • Model 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet (996)
  • Transmission Manual
  • Reg. Date 02.06.2000
  • CC 3,400
  • Mileage ~96,127
  • History Good
  • Colour Ocean Blue (L3AZ)
  • Interior Colour Savannah (SM)
  • Interior Trim Draped Leather
  • Chassis # WP0ZZZ99ZYS643419
  • Engine # 66Y15426
  • Last Service 13.02.2025
  • Engine Rebuild Yes. 2019
  • MOT Yes. Exp 20.02.2026
  • MOT Exempt No
  • Road Tax Exempt No
  • HPi Clear Yes
  • Former Keepers 12
  • Tyre Brand Pirelli
  • Tyre Age From 2016 / 2022
  • # of Keys 2
  • Brakes Porsche
  • CO2 (g/km) 285
  • LHD or RHD RHD
  • Visited Yes
  • Sale Type Private
  • Owned ~4 years, 3 months.
  • Key Feature 2019 Engine Rebuild by Hartech
  • Vehicle Registration W798RSF
  • Fuel Type Petrol
  • Body Type Convertible
  • Auction ID 2981
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