Porsche 997.2 Carrera 4S

The vehicle in detail

The 997 was introduced for the 2005 model year and was widely considered to be a drastic improvement over the prior generation 911, known as 996. While there weren’t complaints about the aesthetic, drivability or performance of the new model, it quickly began to show some mechanical issues that would question its long-term reliability. For 2009, a “.2” was released that included a more powerful engine with direct injection. The 3.8L S engine produced 385 horsepower and 310-pound feet of torque. The new design eliminated the IMS bearing and bore scoring issues sometimes found on “.1” engine.

This fantastic wide-body 997.2 was sold new on September 3, 2009, by Harmony Motors (Porsche Dealer) in Asheville, North Carolina. The first owner kept the car for over a decade and added just 14,000 miles. During his ownership, regular services were carried out, mostly by the original selling dealer. He eventually traded it back to them in 2021. The second, third and most recent (fourth, present) owners all resided in California and continued the tradition of cost-no-object servicing.

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