09/11/18 Update: Sold
This 2002 Porsche 911 Carrera (VIN WP0AA29992S620254) has a claimed 69,131 miles and is finished in “Arctic Silver”. The seller states, “Se habla espanol!”. No info regarding the IMS/RMS. Find this one offered here on CarGurus in Tampa, Florida for $19,990.
Tampa Florida…the strip club capital of the world they say. I visited once, I think there was one on every corner, at least it felt like there was. Anyway, I digress.
2002 was the 1st year for the updated/facelifted 996. The narrowbody base Carrera had underbody fittings for improved aerodynamics, front and rear bumpers were restyled, but most importantly Porsche gave the Carrera the Turbo’s updated headlights with standard bi-Xenon lamps (no more Boxster look!).
The wheels on this car are 18″ Carrera II’s and are the lightest stock wheel from the factory. No indication of tire wear from the selling dealer.
The face-lifted Carrera’s also got new engines. The original 3.4L M96/02 were all replaced by a single 3.6L M96/03 type producing 320HP. These new engines also came with a new VariocamPlus system and a new DME that mimics the Turbos minus the boost control. Unfortunately, the M96/03 still suffers from the same IMS issues as the M96/02. Unfortunately, the seller makes no mention of any IMS work, so proceed with caution.
The interior is finished in “Metropol Blue” partial leather with heated/powered standard seats. Additionally this car is equipped with floor mats and the Technic Package (CD player, Litronic and on-board cpu).
Facelifted 996 with litronic and only 70K miles for less than $20K, sign us up! Ask for the carfax/autocheck and don’t forget that PPI! Make this 996 your #firstflatsix
Looks to be a nicely kept example in a tasteful color combination. No LSD (x220?) which kills my interest. In the engine bay photo, there looks to be an LN Engineering sticker (black w/a UPC Barcode) on the upper left side of the engine deck lid (boot). That’s where the tech had placed the one on my former 1999 C4 6spd.
The link below allows shoppers to enter the last 6 digits of the VIN to check if it is in their registration database. Nothing came up for this car. So…you’ll need to ask the seller.
GOOD EYE TIM! That does appear to be a sticker for an LN IMS solution. I can’t imagine that the database they keep is kept very well. I have come across cars with the label that when entered in the database show a different car entirely. Again, great eye. If this has the IMS done already, its an absolute steal at the current ask.