tommyg500

Year: 2005
Cont. Porsche Models: 911
Mileage (numbers only please): 36920
Options (Please check ALL which apply): Airbags, Air Conditioning, Alarm System, Antilock Brakes, Cruise Control, Foglamps, Intermittent Wipers, Leather Seats, Power Brakes, Power Door Locks, Power Steering, Power Windows, Sunroof, Traction Control
Color: Black
VIN: WP0AB29935S742142
Price (no $ sign please): $44900
Private or Dealer Listing: Private Listing
Location (Region): SoCAl
Body Style: Coupe
Transmission Type: Manual - 6 speed
2 or 4 Wheel Drive?: 2 Wheel Drive
Engine Type: Fuel Injection
Stereo System: AM-FM CD

2005 911 Carrera S, Launch Edition
#033 of only 337 offered in the Continental USA

If you’re seriously considering this car, then I don’t have to explain to you the 997’s place in the pantheon of Porsches. Some view the 997 as an update to the polarizing 996, but you know better. Upon its introduction, the Porsche 997 was universally hailed as a stunning evolution in the design of the legendary 911. While the 996 tried with middling results to ‘contemporize’ the vaunted 911, the 997 harkened back to the model’s roots. The 997 revisits the utilitarian design of the air-cooled 911s, while adding smooth and muscular lines, not unlike what you might find on a 993. The interior was completely redesigned and again, revisits cues from the classic 911 interiors. Make no mistake though, the performance of this 911 S model is utterly rooted in the here and now- its powerful 3.8L Flat Six and innovative transmission and suspension systems are nothing less than technological marvels.

And speaking of marvels, let’s get into the specifics on this car:

2005 Black on Black Carrera S
#033 of 337 Launch Editions
All options, including Full Leather, Yellow Brembo Brakes (6 Piston Front/4 Rear)
Mileage: 36, 9XX
Last major service January 2012
Recent minor service January 2013
All owners including current are PCA and POC members

Factory Options:
19 Inch Carrera Classic Wheels
Factory Short Shift Kit
Bi-Xenon Headlights
Full Leather Interior (including Double-Stitched Dash)
Adaptive Sport Seats in Leather
Self-Dimming Mirrors
Heated Seats
Ceramic Composite Brakes PCCB (w/Steel Turbo Rotors at present)
SportChrono Package
Bose High End Sound System
Factory Navigation
Dealer Installed Factory Passenger Side Airbag On/Off Switch for Child Seat.
PASM Sport Active Suspension with Comfort/Sport modes
Extra Thick Steering Wheel

Performance Upgrades:
GT3 Control Arms
H&R Springs
LN Engineering 160-Degree Thermostat
GIAC ECU Re-Flash
Upgraded Porsche Motorsport Oil Pan
New Clutch
Sachs Springless Pressure Plate
SSP Aluminum Racing Pedals
Clear Side Markers
Gemballa Hacked Factory PSE Sport mufflers
FabSpeed Exhaust Tips
Stainless Steel Brake Lines
Front Clear Bra Professionally Installed
Full Window Tint (CA legal - no front windshield tint)
Custom Color-Matched Carrera Rear Badge

Brake Set Up:
997.1 Turbo Rotors, Front and Back
Front pads - 996 GT3
Rear Pads - 997.1 turbo

I’m more than happy to sell this car to any qualified party; I’d be mad not to. That said, I think this 997 appeals to a buyer with a certain mindset. In a perfect world, that’s who I’d like to see driving this car. So who is this buyer? He’s not just buying this car as a status symbol. If he were, a stock Carrera offers plenty of status for a lot less coin. He’s not just buying this car as fun run-around car, otherwise, he’d probably just buy a Cabriolet and drive top down - what does he care that a Cabriolet is heavier and slower? No, our prospective buyer is more than likely a knowledgeable buyer. He knows the Carrera S delivers on what every true Porschephile is looking for: performance. He may not know what PASM stands for, but he sure as hell knows what it does. He aims to drive the car, not just polish it. He’s an enthusiast and he appreciates all the very carefully considered performance modifications this particular 911 boasts. He understands that nothing has been added to this car that is arbitrary or gratuitous. The Sachs pressure plate makes gear change almost instantaneous. The GIAC ECU re-flash gives added grunt in just the right places through the power band. GT3 Control Arms and H&R Springs keep the car planted, Stainless steel brake lines coupled with Turbo rotors and a combination of GT3 and Turbo pads make for impressive stopping power.

This Launch Edition 997 will take you right to the edge of the envelope but it is forgiving enough that you can make a mistake and not pay dearly for it. This car does not skimp on performance but neither does it compromise on amenities.
The interior coddles you in full leather. Adaptive sport seats offer excellent support and long distance comfort while the Bose High End system pumps out wonderful sound. Nav and full Climate Control with AC top it all off. If all that weren’t enough, this car is immaculate. Glistening Perfection has given this 997 the full works: paint correction, Nano paint, wheel and window treatments, Phase III decontamination, interior/exterior detailing and leather treatment. In all, 40 hours of detailing. Make no mistake – this car needs nothing. And to answer your question, yes, the photos are recent and the car looks just as spectacular in person.

Imagine, a car you can drive to work every day luxuriating in complete comfort and then run full bore on the track on the weekends. Few cars can make that claim, which is what makes the 911 Carrera S so special. And none more special than #033. Ask yourself one question – in your lifetime, how often are you going to be able to own a piece of perfection?

View Photo Set:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/artytan...7633051178260/

Note:
Complete owner history available upon request.
Happy to facilitate both PPI and Shipping for qualified buyers.
Viewing by appointment. Call GP in Laguna Niguel at 949-355-4911 to arrange a time.

911 Crazy

Holy smokes. Lived in Irvine for 8 years. This could be a great excuse to do an In-n-Out run!!! GL

911 Crazy

BTW, what is a "Launch" edition?

RacingJunkie

Damn good looking C2S.

tommyg500

Thanks for the nice words! 911 Crazy, when Porsche Launches a new 911 they do a limited edition first run that are all identical in color and loaded with about every option... Porsche VIP clients get first dibs at these cars. In the case of the 997 S they were all Schwartz Black on Black full leather with PCCB brakes, Nav, and upgraded everything.... Hope that helps!!!!!

vikingsurfer

PM sent.

tommyg500

http://www.flickr.com/photos/artytan...57633051178260

Jmorski

Tommyg500 - nice car! I own launch edition #31 vin ending in 2140, was probably very close to yours on the assembly line. Most were black, a few were paint to sample, mine is Riviera Blue, I've also seen a leaf green launch car. Vin is the same except i have an x in the vin where you have a 3 (not sure what that means). Good luck with the sale, it's a beauty.

GT3DE

hmmm... I thought all the "Launch" cars were the same. This is the first time I have seen/heard of any variation - wheels not lobster claw and the "Carrera S" is not silver color. I guess one of the owners has done some mods to this car.

Scotty2H

Car looks good. Still for sale?

maciejew

my heart skipped a beat!

greenr

This car still available?

socalgt3

Black cars looked sooo good when clean GLWS!

AP997S

2005 997 Launch car were all black/black; no paint to order was offered. They all had the same option set. The only deviation was manual cars had adaptive sport seats while TIP cars had sport seats.

cpturbo

I, too, have a Launch 997 Carrera S. It just sits here, driven occasionally. Mine is as described above. Blk/Blk all options incl PCCBs. 25k miles or less. I can't remember. Very nice cars, indeed. Good luck with sale!!!!