2001 Porsche 911 996 Convertible Cabriolet on 2040-cars
Palo Alto, California, United States
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2001 Porsche 991/996 Convertible Cabriolet Black exterior/ Black leather interior / Black convertible rooftop This car has been loved and cared for its entire life, and spent most of its time in California except for 2009-2011 when it accompanied me to Massachusetts. I am the 3rd owner, and the car was regularly serviced at dealers and independent Porsche specialist shops. The car performed very well until last month when it started overheating @ 90,266 miles. Mechanic diagnosed either a broken water pump or broken oil heat exchanger, and suspected that the engine is likely damaged, and should be replaced or rebuilt. Cooling system should also be flushed due to oil/water mixture. The car starts and drives for short distances, but will need to be repaired before it can be used again. Car is therefore sold "as-is". I considered repairing the car but decided to buy the newer version instead. Video of car running and driving: http://www.youtube.com/watch? CARFAX report: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/7390037/2011%20Porsche%20911%20Convertible%20-%20Carfax.pdf Car is currently being stored in Palo Alto, CA. I will assist the buyer to ship the car anywhere in the US, but the buyer is responsible for arranging and paying all shipping costs. Recent maintenance @ 42,352 miles New convertible top with upgraded glass window @ 62,031 miles Upgraded to 997 turbo style rims Upgraded LED taillights: Porsche original included with car Upgraded clear LED sidelights: Porsche original included with car @ 73,174 miles New ABS brake pump & sensors Installed AUX input incl. static sound reducer @ 77,612 miles New rear tires & alignment @ 80,419 miles New clutch kit & flywheel @ 83,446 miles New spark plugs (6) & ignition coil (6) New fuel pump & battery New key ignition switch @ 84,562 miles New front brakes & disc New rear brakes & disc @ 88,299 miles Professionally buffed front headlights & performed full Amberectomy (google for details) New windshield wiper & headlight spay pump New front hood and engine trunk struts Latest oil chage (Mobil1 0W40) @ 88,561 miles Passed CA SMOG (prior to engine damage, currently no warning lights on: see picture) Included with the car (retail value) -- Porsche 996 roof carrier to carry bikes, skis, cargo box, etc. ($700) -- 2 universal bike carriers: no need to remove front tires, bikes not included ($300) -- Custom fit CoverKing car cover ($150) -- Wind deflector ($300) -- Original Porsche OEM taillights: if you don't like the LED taillights ($300) -- Original Porsche OEM sidelight: both amber and clear if you don't like the LED ones ($150) -- Original cover flaps: if want to remove the roof carrier attachments -- Ultra-magnetic oil drain plug: monitor engine health ($50) -- 2 oil Hengst filters & drain plug washer ($50) -- Additional OEM Porsche 996 hood crest ($50) -- Additional key ignition switch -- All maintenance documentation available -- Original Porsche tools & spare tire (including wheel lock) -- Original ownership & service manuals -- CA Certificate of Title (available on hand; will be mailed separately) |
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