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2002 Porsche Carrera 4S
Private Owner/Seller - Walter M. - Austin Texas
39,780 Original Miles
3.6L 320 HP - 6 Speed Manual
Seller's Ask: $45,000. USD
Note: Private Sale - Direct to Buyer - Zero Fees Applied
Motor Trend in it's 2002 Review may have said it all best...
“Driving a new Carrera 4S quenches an enthusiast’s thirst like nothing else can. It is a sports car, a supercar in every respect, yet it’s also a perfectly practical car for all those days and nights when you’re not tearing through the mountains. In the mountains, or on the way to work, it ravenously consumes the visible landscape at an alarming rate, as if by the mouthful. You just can’t get enough.”
The 996 C4S has been seen as something special from the days of it's initial introduction and it's status amongst enthusiasts continues to be burnished as it continues its upmarket trajectory, tied inextricably to the rising values of its stable mate, and look alike, the market darling 996 Turbo.
Now if you have never taken a sip of the Porsche's 'Kool-Aid' we understand that you may still simply not get the sense of lust and desire that 911s hold over the marketplace, but we want to warn you, as one long look at the broad back end of a sensuous 996 C4S Coupe may just take you down the road into the dark side of automotive desire.
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This car is on offer from it's private owner Walter M., a PCA Member and enthusiast, for near anything automotive, having owned a broad cross section of fun rides over the decades, from American Muscle, Classic Trucks to Euro Sports in addition to a vast array of Motor Bikes.
In December 2021, after a careful look around the market this fresh 996 Carrera 4S acquisition by a authorized Porsche Dealer in Alabama came available.
Once the dealer had completed their Full Service (Four New Michelin Tires, Front Brakes, Rotors Pads Sensors - Hood Shocks, Oil & Filers, New Fuel Door Release, New Coffee Holder etc.) along with a full Cosmetic Prep, Walter flew in to pickup the car. It was love at first sight, followed by a glorious drive through the countryside to his home in Texas.
Since his purchase Walter has driven the car sparingly, mostly local outings combined with enjoying the Texas Hill Country at speed when the opportunity arises. The car has been kept in a secure, temperature controlled garage away from the sun and the summer heat and comes complete with a just completed full service at the locally favored, Porsche focused garage, including: Oil/filter, cabin & air filter, new belt drive, new left window regulator and ignition lock assembly all replaced due to wear not component breakdown. The car is dry with no fluid leaks and has no known needs.
Walter is one of those rare owners that we all hope to find, when it comes time to buy a pre loved car.
This C4S has a Pristine Car Fax History with no noted Accidents or damage repair and therefore is still wearing what is believed to be most, if not all, of it's Original Factory Paint. and as is clearly evident in the images, beautiful the paintwork is!
This is one of the few, now surprisingly rare, 996 C4S 'Manual' Coupes that remain virtually factory original, just as it was delivered by Porsche to it's first owner. Wonderfully to my mind, as this C4S has not been toyed with, and all of its original factory equipment is in place - no silly modifications on this beauty. And in the end, with all Porsches, originality is ultimately where the value lies!
The car was originally delivered to it's first owner in the State of Alabama where it resided in Madison AL from Feb. 2002 until late 2021 when Porsche Birmingham in Irondale AL acquired the car.
Yes, of course this is not a new Porsche and upon very close inspection some minuet flaws in the original paintwork, along with some light scuffs on the Sport Seat backs and glove box cover, can be found. All told with just 39,780 original miles on the odometer and a long history, of a life well lived, in the southern U.S., while in the hands of just a few caring owners, this C4S stands head and shoulders above the crowd of similar vintage Porsche cars.
Undeniably a very well preserved example, which provides further evidence that the car was clearly treated with respect from new and most likely always garage kept, away from any harmful climatic conditions.
This car is currently with Walter, garaged and cloistered away from the elements, under cover. This is a car that has been enjoyed since new, by a limited few, driven sparingly, yet never left ignored. Not every 996 received the kind of respect that this C4S has had throughout its life, and the difference between a sheltered, yet active example, and one that was overused, abused or ignored is very telling.
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The Opportunity
If you have been on the hunt, you'll know that there is a supply shortage of these high quality, low mileage 996 C4S 'Manual' Coupes in the current market. Interest in this unique model remains extremely strong and we see significant potential for not just continued interest, but increased market demand in the years to come.
When you do look around the market you soon realize that very few of these cars have made it this far in the overall impressive, well sorted, condition that you will find this one to be. This car's current cosmetic condition, factory originality and maintenance have helped it to remain a true object of desire. This is a car that people take notice of and respond to in very positive way... you'll never be lonely at the wheel of this Porsche Carrera 4S.
We recommend that you take the time to look at the various images provided by the seller on this very impressive C4S Coupe, both inside and out, as this is not the norm that you are likely to find when looking at others from this era, with anything approaching this sensible price point. We of course will also be happy to share additional high resolution images or other details that provide further insight into the car's current condition... just ask!
Yes, as all Porsche 911s should be, this car has been regularly exercised with love and respect (not tracked), but it has also clearly been coddled since birth by each and every owner, maintained appropriately and driven with restraint as the mileage accumulated represents just 2000 miles for each year that the car has been on the road.
Unlike some of the extreme low mileage examples available (for far more) this is a C4S that can still be driven and enjoyed by it's next owner, yet also a car likely to retain much of its current value, while it awaits the appreciative forces of the 911 marketplace to catch up, with this already highly desirable model.
We think that Motortrend got it right in their 2002 Review... A Must Read!
Buyer's Opportunity... you bet it is! Just try and find another low mileage C4S Manual Coupe with all of these attributes at this price point! So, no matter where you may be located it is time to... sit up, take notice and respond fast!
Trust me when I say that taking many of those other C4S cars up to the standard set by this one, will prove to be a surprisingly costly experience. Unlike so many this is not a 996 Porsche that suffers from the often found... extended neglect and deferred maintenance issues!
Surely one of Porsche's best efforts from the 996 Era this soon to be classic, Fat Assed 911 takes the naturally aspirated, near pure analogue Carrera, to another level.
Give us a call or connect by email to discuss this opportunity further. American buyers, this car is in your backyard, easily purchased, transported and licensed in any U.S. State. Fly in Drive Home anyone? We can also assist in getting it shipped to your door anywhere in North America.
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