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 6 fitted extras worth £3,139 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 warranty, unless otherwise stated.
Please visit our Preparation & Warranty section for full details.
After machine polishing and detailing to showroom standards, we supply Gtechniq Cystal Serum & Exo twin layer Ceramic Coating free of charge as part of the preparation on every car we supply.
Ceramic Coat protects the vehicles paintwork. Both Crystal Serum and Exo are composite coatings , meaning they penetrate deeper into the substrate delivering incredible performance and durability when compared to Quartz based coatings. They provide the best possible protection from wash swirls, contamination, and wear & tear. This dual layer system is optically clear, ultra-durable, slick to the touch and provides exceptional dirt and water repellence.
As the base layer Crystal Serum is geared towards delivering maximum hardness and durability, as the top layer Exo’s technology is geared towards slickness, dirt repellency and water beading.
Everybody I have dealt with at Harbour Cars was polite friendly and very professional at all times.
I would say they have a culture that is lacking in other dealerships of ensuring their cars are properly serviced and presented with no corners cut. Highly recommended.
Peter Richardson