6/13/18 Update: And she’s gone
This 2003 Porsche 911 Carrera (VIN NOT AVAILABLE) has a claimed 65,789 miles and is finished in often ordered “Arctic Silver”. The seller states, “Beautiful condition inside and out, runs perfectly”. Added bonus, this car has had its IMS replaced with an LN Dual Row. Find this one offered here on Craigslist in Boulder, Colorado for $22,300.
Original Craigslist ad here in case someone scoops this up before you read this.
We’re going to be light on the details here (because typical Craigslist ad) but lets make the best of it. 2003 was the 2nd year for the updated/facelifted 996. The narrowbody base Carrera had underbody fittings for improved aerodynamics, front and rear bumpers were restyled, but most importantly Porsche gave the Carrera the Turbo’s updated headlights with standard bi-Xenon lamps (no more Boxster look!).
The wheels on this car are 18″ Carrera Lightweights. The seller states that Potenza RE11’s are less than 2000 miles old.
The facelifted Carrera’s also got new engines. The original 3.4L M96/02 were all replaced by a single 3.6L M96/03 type producing 320HP. These new engines also came with a new VariocamPlus system and a new DME that mimics the Turbos minus the boost control. Unfortunately, the M96/03 still suffers from the same IMS issues as the M96/02. Fortunately for you, the seller claims the IMS has been taken care of by replacing the stock Porsche IMS with an LN Dual Row.
The interior is finished in “Black” leather. From the one lone interior picture we don’t see the supple leather or full leather (door cards and dash) options. Additionally we can spy, power drivers seat, white face gauges and Porsche Stability Management (standard on 2003+ 911’s). The best part of this interior…the GLOVEBOX! Poor 996.1 owners didn’t even get a glovebox. As with all 996 911’s, the ashtray door on this one is broken and in the always open position.
Listen, we’re not happy to be featuring ANOTHER silver 996, but lets be honest, this is really good offering. These things are typically asking $25K+ without IMS work. Make sure you get eyes on the IM receipt/invoice/workorder and don’t forget that PPI! Make this 996 your #firstflatsix
