The first generation of 997 hatched in late 2004 for the 2005 Model year and was warmly greeted with its curves & styling changes such as rounded lights more in line with earlier 911 than its immediate predecessor the 996.
Although the 997 model had many successes and great attributes sought to this date, there were concerns over Gen1 engines, specifically potential IMS bearing failure and the cylinder lining material causing premature Bore-scoring.
The answer to this was the Gen2 997 which came out in late 2008 with an all new DFi Direct Fuel Injection engine that did away with an intermediate shaft and therefore had no IMS bearing and had new cylinder lining material that has proven robust long term. As well as the reassurance provided with the Gen2 engines they were both more fuel efficient and more powerful too, with the 3.6 Carrera producing 345 BHP and the 3.8 Carrera ‘S’ 385 BHP. Additionally the dual clutch PDK gearbox replaced the old Tiptronic Automatic. The PDK actually shaved 0.2secs off the 0-60mph times against the manual. Exterior styling changes included revised rear lights and bumpers. The new interior featured touchscreen PCM and optional Bluetooth.
Because the all new PDK was such a new and fashionable option few people ordered the Gen2 997 as a manual, even if it suited their driving style, and this has left very few manual cars available second hand which in turn now places them at a premium.
This vehicle comes with 11 fitted extras worth £8,685 when the car was new
Approved vehicles at Harbour Cars undergo thorough preparation to ensure they meet the highest possible showroom standards. All of our cars undergo an independent 111-point workshop inspection and road test by a qualified technician. This generates a report personal to your car.
We include a 1 year comprehensive bumper to bumper guarantee, unless otherwise stated.
Please visit our Preparation & Warranty section for full details.
After detailing to showroom standards, we supply Wax Is Dead Next Gen Ceramic Coating free of charge as part of the preparation on every car we supply.
Ceramic Coat protects the vehicles paintwork, alloy wheels & bumpers.
Ceramic Coat bonds with the pores in the paintwork to form an extremely durable, crystal clear finish that needs no maintenance except washing.
It saves you time, money and elbow-grease!
For many years I had been driving past Harbour cars promising that one day I would go in for real. That day came on my 60th birthday!Although being an ‘easy’ customer kind of knowing exactly what I wanted being a 911 nut have to say that the service was superb and I also felt a certain reassurance from buying from here being my first Porsche! along with attention to detail. They made the whole experience special, would defiantly go back!!
Tim