Vehicle Details
- Year: 2006
- Make: Porsche
- Model: 911 Carrera S
- VIN: WP0AB29966S743898
- Mileage Shown: 10,722
- Transmission: Manual
- Title Status: Clean (Lien)
- Color: Midnight Blue Metallic
- Seller Type: Private Party
- Location: Austin, TX 78746
- Lot #: V-0049517
Finished in Midnight Blue Metallic over Stone Grey leather upholstery, this 2006 Porsche 997 Carrera Coupe features a 6-speed manual transmission paired with a naturally aspirated 3.8-liter flat-six engine. It is also equipped with the optional Sport Chrono Package Plus, Power Seat Package, Bose High-End Sound Package, painted interior trim, Soul Performance headers, and an IPD intake plenum. Purchased by the current owner in 2021, this Carrera S is now being offered for auction out of Texas with approximately 11k miles on the odometer.
This Carrera S is finished in Midnight Blue Metallic and can be identified as an “S” model by the red painted brake calipers, quad-tipped exhaust, and 19” Carrera S wheels. Other equipment includes bi-xenon headlamps, fog lights, an electric sunroof, and a speed-activated rear spoiler. The wheels are mounted on aftermarket spacers and come dressed in Michelin Pilot Sport N2 tires. The seller notes a small scratch on the passenger door and fuel filler lid, Detailed images are provided in the gallery along with a clean CARFAX report.
The Stone Grey full leather interior is complemented by optional painted trim and features heated power-adjustable seats, a matching Alcantara headliner, and a three-spoke leather steering wheel. Other amenities include automatic climate control, cruise control, Porsche Communication Management (PCM), navigation, the Bose High-End Sound Package, and a Sport Chrono dashboard stopwatch. A Rennkit Bluetooth module has been installed along with a Rennline magnetic phone mount. Some wear is noted on the driver’s seat bolster.
Factory-rated at 355 HP and 295 lb.-ft of torque, the naturally aspirated 3.8-liter flat-six engine delivers power to the rear wheels through a 6-speed manual transmission. The engine is fitted with stainless-steel Soul Performance headers, an IPD intake plenum, an LN Engineering spin-on oil filter with a magnetic wrap, and a magnetic oil drain plug. Standard equipment includes Porsche Stability Management (PSM), an automatic brake differential (ABD, Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM), and fixed 4-piston brakes with cross-drilled 330mm discs at each corner. A brake fluid and coolant flush were performed in 2022 along with clutch and transmission fluid changes, an oil change, a new thermostat, a water pump, and a serpentine belt. The front bump stops were also replaced by the current owner.
This sale will include a clean title (lien).
Auction Results
- Highest Bid: $62,000
- Auction End: Oct 02, 2024 07:43:29PM UTC
- Number of Bids: 36
Comments (65)
Bid in the amount of $62,000
Nail biter!
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@motofabio
Well said
Bid in the amount of $51,500
Bid in the amount of $51,000
Less than 1% IMS failures on this year. Some non-zero number.
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One further thought, the pics in the gallery for the oil sample analysis from 6,000 miles, 8,500 and 10,500 miles show no abnormal metal in the oil.
The current engine condition that those sample tests provide is undeniable.
Bid in the amount of $41,000
thank You. A great explanation.
@racer218 In order to replace the better IMS bearing that is in this vehicle you have to completely disassemble the engine. That of course would be a massive effort for something that has a 1% failure rate in this year model. The IMS bearing failure in this year model is overblown concern. It would be great if this message would go through the community as so much time is lost with the unnecessary worry.
Sorry to be late to this auction. The IMS bearing has not been replaced. Is that correct?
Bid in the amount of $40,000
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@NorskiePete Great question, no the car does not have any PPF. I do have a video showing the front is nearly rock chip free. I am not a huge fan of the look of ppf film on a dark paint like this. Looks a bit plastic to me. So I am just very careful to keep a distance.
@rcoms58 they stopped putting them under the hood before this year. A quick google search or a look at other cars of similar years should ease your mind on that topic.
The paint meter pics are clearly shown and the other under hood sticker is in place.
The car is nearly perfect. Both myself and Gran Prix motors would not have owned the car otherwise.
Beautiful 997! Just curious, though, why doesn't it have the options sticker under the hood? I take it to mean that the hood was replaced at some point.
Any PPF on the car?
@Pcarmarket, that's not a full leather interior. Beautiful 997, regardless.
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@GT4Driver
The cvboots are not torn.
If the car needed anything I would fix it. I am a very particular person that has to keep my cars etc in nearly perfect condition. This is the way:)
Hard to tell from photo 137, but is the boot torn? Not the end of world if so. All can be fixed.
Bid in the amount of $14,000
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This looks to be a great example of a 997. Great color, options, manual with low miles. Love it!
@Boozer28 I am not sure the cost. If I had even the slightest concern then I would do it personally. With the attached oil analysis it is clear there is no zero need to do it.
Bid in the amount of $7,997
NineNine6or7: it’s my understanding a bore scope costs around $1,500. That’s a big pre sale expense no?
@Supakev I posted a pic of the engine vin
Additional content has been added to the gallery for this listing.
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@Chrispcar Excellent, thank you. IMO no need to reverse your existing upgrades.
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@NineNine6or7 I have not done a borescope. I have done oil analysis on all three oil changes that I have done. I have submitted that pic to PCARMarket so they can post it. That shows no abnormal metal in the oil which answers the question of both any bore scoring or IMS bearing issues almost better than any other method of diagnostics IMO. If someone would like me to take it somewhere to have a borescope done I would be happy to do that.
I can reinstall the stock exhaust manifolds for you.
@Supakev The stock cats and mufflers are on the vehicle, only the headers have been changed which does not affect emissions.
Have you or can you obtain a sump-side borescope?
@Chrispcar Excellent, thank you sir! Also, just to be sure: In my state of Virginia, vehicles must have catalytic converters to pass inspection. Have you removed or modified the stock cats from this vehicle?
@Supakev The tires are dated 28th week of 2020
I will get the engine vin for you later today.
It does fall in the later range in terms of the better IMS bearing but I will get that soon.
Hello PCARMARKET!
I was a factory trained Porsche Mechanic at Beverly Hills and also owned an independent shop in San Diego 20 plus years ago.
I have the stock manifolds, plenum, throttle body and willing to put that all back on for a buyer no charge.
I believe these parts are all CA smog legal.
They are tasteful upgrades that did make a decent improvement as a package.
It also has the Bluetooth kit that works seamlessly with the stock stereo. Another very easy plug and play thing I can remove if someone wants it to be all stock.
More to follow as it progresses and I look forward to answering any questions.
I am willing to take it anywhere in Austin for a Pre purchase inspection!
Would you please provide the engine serial number for the vehicle? Also, what are the manufacturing date on the tires?
Bid in the amount of $5,000