Vehicle Details
- Year: 2005
- Make: Porsche
- Model: 911 Carrera S
- VIN: WP0AA29925S716649
- Mileage: 37,843
- Transmission: Manual
- Title Status: Clear
- Color: Basalt Black Metallic
- Seller: Naplesms
- Seller Type: Dealer
- Location: Naples, FL 34104
- Dealer Fees: None
- Lot #: V-0002497
Up for auction is this nicely equipped 2005 Porsche 997.1 Carrera 6-speed presented in Basalt Black Metallic over a Sand Beige full leather interior. Boasting an original sticker price of over $81k, this 997 is outfitted with many desirable factory options including the Sport Chrono Package and Sport Design Wheels. This 2-owner example is said to remain in excellent overall condition with considerable service records and documentation.
Finished in Basalt Black Metallic, the exterior of this 997 is stated to be in superb condition with minimal signs of road-going wear. A collection of detailed images are provided in the photo gallery along with up-to-date paint meter readings. A speed-activated rear spoiler provides additional downforce while powerful Bi-Xenon headlamps illuminate the road ahead. This Carrera rides on factory 19” Sport Design Wheels which are currently wrapped in Bridgestone Potenza tires with ample tread life.
Upon entering the cockpit, the driver is greeted by a Sand Beige full leather interior. The seller notes the interior to be in excellent condition with all gauges, electrical components and accessories fully functional including the upgraded XM radio module. The build sheet for this 997 highlights the following list of factory options:
- Supple Leather Seats Front and Rear
- Power Seat Package
- Sport Design Steering Wheel
- Wheel Caps with Colored Crest
- Sport Chrono Package Plus
- Remote CD Changer 6-Disc
- Sand Beige Floor Mats
- Bi-Xenon Headlamp Package
This Carrera is powered by a naturally aspirated 3.6L flat-six engine which is mated to a 6-speed manual transmission. 325 HP and 273 lb-ft of torque is sent to the rear wheels making for a claimed 0-60 time of 4.8 seconds and a top speed of 177 MPH. Up to date on all scheduled maintenance, this 997 recently underwent a routine service which included standard fluid and filter changes. Showing approximately 37k miles on the odometer, this 997 is stated to be in excellent running order.
The sale of this 997 will include two sets of keys, original books and window sticker, a car cover, battery tender, an air pump and service records. This vehicle is accompanied by a clear title as well as a clean Carfax report. If you have been on the hunt for a nicely equipped and well-presented 997 coupe, this 2005 example makes an excellent choice.
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Auction Results
- Sold for: $29,501
- Auction End: Jan 29, 2020 08:16:27PM UTC
- Number of Bids: 12
Comments (19)
Sold for $29,501
@Naplesms Please excuse my lack of knowledge with the site but when do I get contacted about the closing of the auction. I'm set as the highest bidder but have not received any info since the auction closed
Bid in the amount of $29,501
Bid in the amount of $29,251
Bid in the amount of $29,000
Bid in the amount of $28,377
Bid in the amount of $28,100
As we come to the close of the auction I just want to let everyone know I am here to answer any questions. Good luck with the bidding.
Darren.
Bid in the amount of $27,777
Bid in the amount of $23,997
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How difficult would it be to remove the XM Radio unit? Does it also have a sports exhaust?
Bid in the amount of $18,997
Sorry for the delay answering the IMS questions, we were at Daytona watching Porsche get a very well deserved 2nd and 3rd place finish in a hard fought 24 hour race.
Now to the IMS issue, we do not have any record of the IMS bearing being an issue or being replaced. I had a friendly Porsche dealer run the VIN for warranty claims and it came back with zero issues, not for IMS or any other claim.
Yes, I am the seller and it is my interest for potential buyers to dismiss the issue but please remember, I was also the buyer and the possible issue doesn’t stop me from buying a 997.
When I ask the independent shops about the IMS issue, they roll their eyes, shake their heads and tell me not to worry.
I want to state this is just my opinion which I have come to from personal experience with the 997, comments from 2 local independent shops that specialize in all things Porsche and 2 Franchise Porsche dealer service guys. They all tell me that the IMS bearing has a failure rate that is comparable to any other bearing in the 997’s.
I have had personal experience of close to 40 997’s. None had IMS issues before, during or after being in our inventory that I have knowledge of. None of our customers have ever come back to ask with any issues, none have mentioned that their shop had recommended having the IMS upgraded or changed.
Obviously, Porsche built tens of thousands and 40 is a very small percentage but I would have thought I would have had a least one with some kind of history but no, never have.
I am sure the stories I hear are true but I always wonder if there were other extenuating circumstance that went along with the catastrophic failure.
As I said, this is only my opinion and this PCar auction isn’t a place for this debate, I can only share what I know about this car so please feel free to ask any other questions, I will try and answer right away.
Has the ims bearing been replaced?
IMS status plz
Bid in the amount of $17,997
Bid in the amount of $3,500