Vehicle Description
Delivered new in early 2006 this 997 S was ordered with great
options boasting a heavy sticker price of $95K. This is undoubtedly
one of the best 997s we've had roll through inventory, and as you
might expect, this 911 presents like it did in the showroom from
new. The sleek black paint remains pristine and the interior is
next to perfect, indicative of its 5,000 miles.
We immediately purchased this Carrera S for a client when we found
it at Harper Porsche in Tennessee a couple years back. Essentially
this is a four-owner 997; each of its owner's has driven it just a
little more than 1,000 miles. Needless to say, we need to find a
good home where its fifth owner will add their 1,000 - or more
miles to this car's history. You are certainly not going to find a
better first generation 997.
The 997 chassis is the last of the smallish 911s. At this point
with all the evolution and technology in the 991s, these early 997s
actually have a slight "vintage" feel to them, but still offer some
of those creature comforts we've all become familiar with in our
newer autos. We love the 997 chassis mainly due to the driving
experience once behind the wheel. Post 996 troubling times for
Porsche, they really made vast improvements in 2005 and put the 911
back on the map in the new consumer market of top sports cars. The
3.8-liter engine in the S models delivers usable power in and out
of town. Its 350 horsepower and nearly 300 pound-feet of torque
provide more than enough for everyday use or occasional scamper
into the countryside. When you sit inside the small cockpit you
know you're in for a good time, and once the 911 starts to roll you
can feel how light and nimble these 911s actually are. The 997
Carrera S models provide you with a ton of feedback from its quick
response in the big three: acceleration, handling, and braking.
This is a beautifully designed - and executed - 911 fitting
Porsche's motto of Form and Function. Quite honestly, this one's
hard to beat.
