Vehicle Description
When Porsche announced that the 2005 911 would be water-cooled,
fans of the seminal air-cooled, rear-engined sports car cried out
like comic book fans upon learning that DC Comics was going to kill
Superman. But the 911, like Superman, endured and came out better
for it. For proof, you need to do nothing except hop behind the
wheel of this 2005 Porsche Carrera and take it for a spin. Same
great sounds, same incredible torque, plus all the other subtle
nuances that make 911s special, but now adding a lot of new tricks,
including a rear suspension that finally tamed the 911's tail-happy
antics.
This Silver Carrera is loaded with great features, including the
highly desirable 6-speed manual transmission, Sport Seats, and a
touch-screen entertainment system. Silver was actually one of the
less common colors in 2005, and you could be forgiven for thinking
that they were all black, which seems to be all you see everywhere.
The paint emphasizes the car's traditional shape, with the updated
sheet metal pulled taut over a longer, wider chassis. Although it's
now sixteen years old, this gorgeous car is extremely clean and
could pass for a much newer model. Paint quality on all Porsches
has always been excellent, and this car is no exception.
Porsche interiors are some of the most finely crafted in the
automotive world. Not especially flashy, but made with high-quality
materials and craftsmanship, and Porsche engineers finally got the
memo on ergonomics. But don't worry traditionalists, the ignition
key is still to the left of the steering column, and the tachometer
is still the biggest gauge, and still lives front and center. The
black leather seats are not only beautifully stitched together, but
exceptionally comfortable and really hold you in place for
aggressive driving thanks to snug bolsters and grippy materials.
The interior looks quite good with the only notable wear being to
the driver's seat bolsters. You also get a good-sized trunk up
front that makes the 911 a car that you can not only use daily, but
which is also great for highway trips.
The new liquid-cooled 3.6 liter flat six brought a significant
power upgrade in 2005 as well, now boasting 325 horsepower and 273
pounds of torque, all delivered over a wider powerband. Porsche
owners are often known to be tinkerers, and there's a vast
aftermarket designed to help them get more out of their cars, so
finding a completely unmodified Porsche like this one is somewhat
of a rarity. From the engine computer to the exhaust system, this
one is 100% OEM, which also suggests that it has led an easy life
as a hobby car and was never hammered as a track-day weapon. The
18-inch alloy wheels are absolutely gorgeous, and wear expensive
235/40/18 front and 265/40/18 rear performance radials with lots of
life left in them.
The water-cooled 911s are here to stay, and I think there are very
few Porsche fans that will say that today's cars aren't the best
Porsches ever. Demand for them remains high, and resale values are
strong. This is a great opportunity to pick up a well-maintained
Porsche for pennies on the dollar. Call now!
Collectible Motor Car of Atlanta
770-738-7111
1750 Enterprise Way Suite 109 Marietta, GA 30067
Hours of Operation
Monday - Saturday: 9-5
Sunday - Closed