Introduction
Darren Rungasamy
Thrilling and satisfying to drive, the 911 is all the car you’ll ever need.
The 997 generation of Porsche was built on the previous model's achievements, evoking a styling evolution that cannot be mistaken for any other supercar. Its prowess on the tarmac, the balance of its handling, the attention to detail focused on its engineering and styling go hand in hand with practicality, ergonomics, usability and interior space. The reputation the 911 has forged often makes it the default choice for those seeking a sports car with the confidence of durability and dependability.
Rolled out in 2004, the S variant of the Carrera 2 was notable for its naturally-aspirated 3.8-litre engine, sports suspension and exhaust. Released to universal acclaim, the sixth generation of the Porsche 911 is considered the best introduction to those who have yet to pop their 911 cherry, blending modern tech with a genuinely emotive driving experience. Even with ~350 BHP to play with, the 911 Carrera S offers the best of both worlds, civil when it needs to be and a beast when unleashed.
Coming to market after ~3 years with our vendor, this beautifully presented 2006 Porsche 911 Carrera S is finished in desirable 'Seal Grey' with a grey leather interior. It has an impressive service history and has seen over £15K worth of spending since 2022, focused on the suspension and engine.
The car comes with its full owner's wallet and booklets, two keys, an MOT to August 2026, and it was serviced in March 2025.
This listing was written from information supplied by Darren after meeting Pierre the owner, and having visited and photographed the vehicle.
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Could you please confirm if the car is on the original clutch. Couldn’t see it in the files but there is a lot of great history so it’s possible I am
Missing it.
Hi Andy. Yes it’s on its original clutch, there is certainly no paperwork relating to a new clutch but I wouldn’t expect it to have been changed at this mileage. It feels really good, no slipping, no juddering. I discuss the clutch operation in response to Trade Classics question in the On The Road video, take a look at it if you haven’t already done so. Best, Pierre.
I read what you stated about the borescope. As a 2006 car do you know if it has the larger IMS bearing?
Yes, it has the larger IMS bearing – I checked online when I first got the car. I believe this version of the 997.1 – July 2006 – has the last version of the M97 indirect injection engine with the IMS mods, before Porsche introduced the direct injection engine found in the 997.2 Hope this helps.
Hi Pierre. I’m sure you will be expecting this question, but has the car ever had a borescope inspection done to check for bore score?
Hello. Yes, I was expecting this question! I haven’t had a borescope but it hasn’t been for want of trying. When I bought the car I took it to a Porsche main dealer and asked for a borescope. Not because there were any symptoms but more for peace of mind. After examining the car as part of a major service and inspection that cost just under £2k, they said the car had no symptoms of bore scoring. After this visit, I took the car to a reputable independent and asked them to rectify those issues the Porsche main dealer had discovered. They charged me £6,800 to do a whole load of work to the car and also said there was no evidence of any borescoring. I took the car to another independent for investigative work – the car was stuttering in second gear when given a moderate amount of throttle – and they could find nothing obviously wrong with it and also dismissed the possibility of bore scoring. There is no knocking, not smoke on start up, no sooty exhaust tips and the car burns very little oil. I had an oil and brake fluid service in March, just short of 2000 miles ago, and I haven’t had to top up the oil since then. This independent also look at the oil filter as part of their oil change routine and there were no metal flakes in it. That’s a very long winded way of saying no, I haven’t had a bore scope but there is nothing to suggest that this car is suffering from this problem. Hope that helps. The stuttering I was experiencing was fixed by changing the cats and the O2 sensors. The car runs really well now and has done for the past 2 years or so.
Unfortunately without a borescore check I couldn’t bid on a car, it’s just too big a risk. Which is a shame as it’s a beautiful example otherwise.
Yes, it is a beautiful example and as I’ve mentioned in my previous response, there are no symptoms of borescoring. On the basis of the views of the garages I took the car to and the way it drives, I didn’t feel it was necessary to get a borescope report as not all 997.1 cars suffer from bore scoring. I do respect you decision though, thank you for your response.
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