2008 Porsche 911 (997) Carrera 4S Manual

Highlights

• All-wheel drive 

• Low mileage 

• Six-speed manual transmission

• Basalt Black paint 

• Extensive service history

Overview

There was a time when having ‘four-wheel drive’ meant you were either herding livestock or crossing deserts. It was rugged, agricultural, noisy, and unreliable. But thankfully for us, such adjectives as these are not often associated with Porsches. It took a while for manufacturers — and customers — to realise that four-wheel drive meant more grip even on solid road surfaces. In the case of the 911, that means extra security, meaning that you can enjoy it in all weathers.

So now we know that four-wheel drive is a good thing in pretty much any scenario, let us introduce this particular Carrera 4S. It has been owned by the vendor for the past five years, during most of which they tell us that they’ve been living abroad. So it has only clocked up a few thousand miles, being used only when they’re back in the country. But it looks like the owner hasn’t skimped on maintenance, with an extensive service record and invoices showing that it has recently been inspected and serviced.  

The interior is a suitably swanky place to be, with its leather upholstery and contrasting stitching showing very little wear for its age. Porsche seems to have come up with a way of stopping time when it comes to their interiors. Us mere mortals can only look on in envy at how well the dashboard, upholstery and carpets have stood the test of time. Stepping into this 911, you would hardly believe that you’ve entered early 2008. 

A 997 Carrera 4S with a manual gearbox represents a hugely desirable combination and this is a prime example - don’t let it slip away.

History and documentation

• Registered 5 Jan 2008

• Stamped service book with services as follows: Dec 2009 @ 16,222 miles, Mar 2012 @ 29,513 miles, Apr 2014 @ 41,406 miles, Jun 2016 @ 53,640 miles, Feb 2018 @ 60,726 miles, Aug 2020 @ 64,063 miles, May 2022 @ 65,776 miles, Feb 2025 @ 67,356 miles, 

• Large collection of invoices and old MOT certificates

• Porsche certificate of production

• Two keys

• Current MOT with no advisories expires 1 Nov 2025

• V5 present in owner’s name

• HPI clear

• Only driven about 3,000 miles in the past five years, due to the owner living abroad 

• London ULEZ compliant

Interior

• Suave black leather interior remains in good condition throughout 

• The sports seats show only minor creasing from normal use

• Contrasting stitching

• Some very light wear to the driver’s seat bolster 

• Otherwise, the leather is very well presented 

• Matching black carpets with leather trim 

• The door cards are also in very good shape, with no major scuffs

• Heated seats 

• Leather-trimmed, steering wheel, handbrake lever, and gear knob

• Cruise control

• Automatic climate control

• Leather dashboard trim

• Analogue instruments

• Rear parking sensors

• Original BOSE stereo/CD player

• Extended navigation module

• Automatically dimming rear-view mirrors

• Rain-sensitive windscreen wipers

• Grey-tinted strip along the top of the windscreen

• Rear seating for two 

• The rear seat backrests can be folded down for luggage storage 

• Alcantara headlining clean and tidy 

• Carpeted luggage storage under the bonnet 

Exterior

• The unmistakable 911 silhouette is finished in an attractive shade of Basalt Black paint

• This paint has a slight metallic shimmer to it 

• There are a few small chips to the paint, but it remains generally good for its age 

• Some light scratches 

• The body panels look well presented, with no damage that we could see

• 19-inch ‘lobster claw’ alloy wheels 

• There is an invoice on file for a new set of Pirelli P Zero tyres fitted and balanced in Jun 2022

• The wheels are in good condition, free from scuffs

• Headlights clear and bright 

• Slight fogging on the nearside front indicator lens 

• Heated rear windscreen

• There is some surface corrosion on the underside of the car

• Overall, though, it's very well presented

Mechanical

• 3,824 cc flat-six engine 

• 350 bhp

• Six-speed manual transmission

• All-wheel drive 

• Engine bay looks very clean

• Porsche Active Suspension Management 

• There is some surface corrosion on some of the suspension and exhaust components

• In Feb 2025, during the car’s most recent service, the coolant hoses and other parts were replaced and the coolant was changed, along with an engine oil and filter change; one of the cam chain tensioner seals was also changed, and an exhaust clamp was welded

• The service centre noted that there is a rear main oil seal leak, typical of this model, in the area where the cam chain tensioner leak repair was made 

• The seller tells us that all the advisory items noted by the service centre will be rectified prior to sale, with invoices to be provided 

• In May 2022 the car received a service including oil and filter change, air filter and cabin filter change

• Many of the issues identified at this service inspection were then rectified at the next service 

• In Mar 2017 the front brake pads, discs and pad sensors were replaced

• In Jul 2016 the clutch was replaced 

• The service book records brake fluid changes in Dec 2009, Apr 2014, Jun 2016, Feb 2018, Aug 2020, and May 2022

• The vendor states that this car drives exactly as it should do

• No other reported mechanical issues or warning lights

• A factory-fitted sports exhaust system ensures the car sounds phenomenal 

Summary

There are many good reasons why the 911 brand has continued to be so popular for so long. And you can find most of them embodied in this Carrera 4S. With the security of four wheel drive and the interaction of a manual gearbox, it’s a modern classic sports car that you really could enjoy every day.

To arrange a viewing, click the 'Book Viewing' button located under the 'Place Bid' button. Viewings can be booked up until the day before the auction ends, after which the option will change to 'Contact Seller' for further enquiries. This seller is located in Cardiff, Wales.