MarketPlace: 36k-Mile 2005 Porsche 997 Carrera S Cabriolet 6-Speed
Vehicle Details
- Year: 2005
- Make: Porsche
- Model: 911 Carrera S Cabriolet
- VIN: WP0CB29965S765469
- Mileage Shown: 36,146
- Transmission: Manual
- Title Status: Clean
- Color: Black
- Seller Type: Private Party
- Location: Colleyville, TX 76034
- Country: United States of America
- Lot #: V-0057883-MP
This 2005 Porsche 997 Carrera S Cabriolet is finished in Black over a matching full leather interior and features a 6-speed manual transmission paired with its 3.8-liter flat-six engine. It comes equipped with optional heated supple leather seats, Porsche-crested headrests, aluminum-look interior trim, a Sport Shifter, Bose High-End Sound Package, a rear wing, LED daytime running lights, aftermarket 19” wheels, a BFI Alcantara shift knob and boot, a Fabspeed cold air intake, and a Fabspeed titanium sport muffler system. This 997 received a new clutch just before the current owner’s purchase in January 2023 and was recently serviced with new tires. Showing approximately 36k miles on the odometer, this Carrera S is now being offered for auction out of Texas.
This 997 is finished in Black with a matching power-operated convertible top. Equipment includes bi-xenon headlamps, aftermarket LED daytime running lights, heated auto-dimming mirrors, an aftermarket rear wing, quad exhaust tips, red brake calipers, and aftermarket 19” wheels finished in black with Porsche-crested center caps. New Continental ExtremeContact Sport 02 tires were installed in March 2025 within the last 100 miles. The seller notes a rock chip was professionally repaired on the hood, which is said to have resulted in the minor front-end damage reported on CARFAX in 2021.
The Black full leather interior features optional heated supple leather seats, Porsche-crested headrests, an Alcantara headliner, a three-spoke leather steering wheel, an optional aluminum-look trim on the instrument surround and center console. Other accessories include an aftermarket BFI Alcantara shift knob and boot, an optional Sport Shifter, automatic climate control, cruise control, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, a remote central locking system, an onboard computer, Bose High-End Sound Package, Porsche Communication Management (PCM), and a Rennline magnetic phone mount. The seller notes minor separation of the door card from the window frame in two spots and some delamination on the rearview mirror.
Factory-rated at 355 HP and 295 lb-ft of torque, the naturally aspirated 3.8-liter flat-six engine drives the rear wheels through a 6-speed manual transaxle. The engine has been modified with a Fabspeed cold air intake and titanium sport muffler system for increased sound and power output. Standard equipment includes Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) and fixed 4-piston brakes with cross-drilled 13” discs at each corner. The seller notes a new clutch was installed in December 2022, a belt was replaced in May 2025, and the car was recently serviced with an oil change.
This sale will include the original rear spoiler, a cabin wind deflector, owner’s manuals, a toolkit, a battery trickle charger, and a clean title.
The seller would like you to know: “This 997.1 C2S has been a great car for me and one I have really enjoyed over the past few years. Since buying the car, my family has grown which has been amazing but left me less time to enjoy the car and is ultimately the reason I am listing it for sale. The car has been garage kept, well maintained, modest modifications, and has low but appropriate miles for a 911.”
Comments (28)
@590HP Not currently, I'm happy to arrange for one if that's something you are open to paying for.
Is a PPI viable?
Agreed. That was all the money for this. People just have unrealistic expectations of their vehicles that develop with emotional attachments as e all have done. Even at 43k for peace of mind don't you replace the IMS bearing? Low failure rate but still.....It probably should have been done with the clutch.
KBB has a Private Party Value of $41.7 with a range of $38k to $44K. So the final bid should have snatched it
I would have probably purchased this car, but two weeks ago I bought a 2004 TT with Hardtop in pristine condition for $57k .
Wow wasn't expecting that...
Well that was a mistake
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@Godocgo If it was done, would’ve been in the service records. Seller could’ve contacted the dealer that performed the service to confirm. Probably fair that the price will reflect the potential of having to replace.
If the clutch was done it’s possible ims was done as well ?
@mxtr55 thanks for your comment, the fail rate is subjective and not a certainty. My understanding is that the failure rate is mid single digit percentage but certainly if a concern the next buyer could have the replacement made.
Thank you, but IMS failures happen regardless of miles and anyone buying a non-turbo 996 or 997 needs to replace and that is about a $3K repair as the transmission needs to come down. This is precaution/insurance as failure will result in catastrophic damage.
@mxtr55 I am not aware of any modifications or replacements made relating to the IMS bearing. I assume if the replacement was made then it would have been noted by the dealership, but I have had no issues or reason for concern on the IMS.
What about the IMS bearing?
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@Skypejake my local Porsche dealer does not perform PPIs, so I have not had one done at this time.
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Hey there, was a PPI done on the car?