makemann

Year: 1997
Make: Porsche
Model: 911
Cont. Porsche Models: 993
Mileage (numbers only please): 86450
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
Color: Glacier White
VIN: WP0AA2993VS322013
Price (no $ sign please): $49993
Private or Dealer Listing: Private Listing
Location (Region): Midwestern
Body Style: Coupe
Transmission Type: Tiptronic
2 or 4 Wheel Drive?: 2 Wheel Drive
Engine Type: Fuel Injection
Stereo System: AM-FM Stereo

1997 Porsche 911 Carrera
86,450 miles
No accidents or bodywork, non-smoker car
Tiptronic transmission
$49,993




History

The first owner was a doctor in Florida who had it dealer maintained for 15 years 8 months. All receipts totaling about $12,000 are included in purchase.

He traded it in for a newer Porsche from Champion in Pompano Beach. They lowered the suspension, added new bushings, new motor and transmission mounts, new headlights, fog lights and taillights. They also swapped out the Cup II wheels for 18" Technology Wheels with Porsche crest center caps. And finally added the Carrera S painted twin-grill rear spoiler.

The second owner was a retired Air Force/American Airlines pilot from North Carolina who used it sparingly and also maintained it meticulously.

I bought it a couple of years ago and have only driven it in sunny summer weather; storing it during the winter months in a heated storage warehouse with other Porsches from the area.

Exterior Condition

The beautiful Glacier White paint looks like new. The front end and mirrors have been covered with 3M Xpel and have kept all protected parts from chips, scratches or flaws. There are no door dings.

Doors and hood open, close, and latch with the patented Porsche “ping.”

Sunroof opens and closes smoothly and does not leak.

The glass is tinted. The windshield has two tiny nicks that are out of the line of sight and I plan on getting them repaired. The rear glass is perfect and the rear defogger works.

I have the original 18” Technology Wheels available. I always loved the old-school look of the Cup II’s, so I bought a great set from a fellow RL’er, had them professionally refinished and put on fresh Michelin Pilot PS2’s about 1,000 miles ago.

Installed World Motorsports Titanium lug nuts. One of those things that no one else will notice, but they sure are light and look pretty.

Interior Condition

The carpet looks new; I think the original owner may have replaced it. I’ve replaced the floor mats with OEM mats and look new. I have the original faded worn mats if you’re into that.

I had the seats reupholstered by the master, Rod Klingelhofer of HOF Designs, with a perfect OEM matched Midnight Blue buttery soft leather. Even the perforation pattern matches the original Porsche pattern. It looks and feels better than original leather. See my yearlong quest to find a color match: click

The seats also have the extremely rare Porsche Tequipment adjustable center armrests.

I replaced the original radio with the Porsche Classic Navigation Radio. See my thread on the install: click

Door pockets reinforced with gmorat’s custom parts.

Maintenance and Repairs

Some of the highlights from the first owner:

• oil changes as scheduled by Porsche
• cylinder head gasket and timing chain $8,213.76 at 67,625 miles
• engine air duct replaced $231.29 at 70,241 miles
• all six speakers replaced (warranty) at 73,857 miles
• transmission fluid flush at 79,128
• impeller hub and generator replaced $2,426.96 at 79,128 miles
• alarm control unit replaced $1,160.21 at 79,177 miles
• 3M Expel film installed $740
• replaced battery $149.46
• replace washer fluid pump $191.29 at 80,680 miles

Things I’ve done since I bought it equals $17,922.92. It’s literally like new at this point:

• oil changes as scheduled by Porsche
• replace floor mats with OEM mats $182.12
• installed cup holder in place of cassette holder $98.99
• installed Genuine Porsche Tequipment center arm rests $1,600
• installed MotorSound air filter cover $143.72
• installed Porsche Classic Radio/Navigation unit $1258.32
• installed Carnewal Front Protection Bar $129.17
• installed Door Pocket Reinforcement parts $65.99
• rebuilt steering rack, brake flush, replace cabin filters, fuel filter, replace spark plugs, 90k maintenance $2,682.05 at 81,803 miles
• transmission flush, 4-wheel alignment $755.05 at 81,823 miles
• replaced scuffed or old looking parts: water resvr cap, relay, window switch, seat hinge caps, seat hinge covers, remote cover, dashboard trim $669.24
• storage winter 2015 $150/month * 6 mos = $900
• replacement leather for front seats $1,354.50
• replacement perforated leather for front seats $742
• labor to cut and sew leather seat coverings by HOF Design/Classic9 Leather, $1,050
• Fabspeed X-Pipe and Sport Cats $1,735.50
• Valve cover bolts and gasket (bought the parts, but have not installed) $80.25
• Cup II wheels, set of four, $720.60
• refinish Cup II wheels, $460
• replaced tires: Michelin Pilot Sport 2, $950.01 on March 21, 2017
• installed PadKeeper $179
• leather handbrake tray in center console, $100.50
• Titanium lug nuts, $260
• replace driver window switch, $55.18
• Brake fluid flush, $165.48 at 85,302 miles
• replace belt sensor, V-belts, CV Boot Kit, license plate light, $1,585.25 at 86,962 miles

A few months after I bought it, the steering rack began leaking, so I had it rebuilt by Automotive Techniques in Novi.

This spring I installed the great sounding Fabspeed Sport Cats and X-Pipe. I left the stock mufflers. To my ears, it sounds perfectly aggressive without droning or annoying me or my neighbors.

PM me if I didn't answer any questions you may have.





















Mileage as of July 13.







All original parts included. New battery in October 2015.



Original hood tag with options listed.





Close up of 3M Xpel protective film.



No chips and all new lights in 2013.



Refurbished Cup II wheels with titanium lug nuts and fresh Michelin Pilot PS2 tires.



Fabspeed X-Pipe and 200 Cell Sport Cats



Extremely rare Porsche Tequipment Midnight Blue armrests.

uniquenamehere

Oh no! why are you selling!? To buy another 993? Looks great, good luck with sale!

P-daddy

Looks and sounds like a well loved car. GL sir.

voiceprint1

did you add lowering springs? it looks lower than a stock 993

makemann

The PO added the lowering springs. They're firm but not harsh.

Thanks!

I know. I'm sure I'll regret it. Thanks!

sacman

This is my first time ever seeing the armrests in a 993. Are those original?

makemann

They are OEM options for the 993. I bought the last two Midnight Blue armrests in existence from Porsche. However, they may still be available in other colors.

Here's a link to the part number: https://rennlist.com/forums/993-foru...ight-blue.html

speedbagger

beauty--awesome color combo! glws.

makemann

Thanks! I am happy to drive it to Chicago to show you up close.

makemann

Weekend bump and reduced price.

Thedips

wow awesome

makemann

Bump...before it goes into storage for the winter.

makemann

I've added a thorough list of maintenance and service with pricing to the original listing. Amazing how fast the little things add up! It's in winter storage now, but is accessible to show to interested buyers. Happy Thanksgiving!

matt33

Wow.. nice car!