LIKE IT, SEE IT, BUY IT…
We all like to believe that our pre-owned Porsche has no ‘previous’, but sadly that is rarely the case. Better, then, to buy one which, even if it has plainly suffered some nasty-looking but actually quite superficial body damage, has demonstrably been repaired correctly.
And this one is going to make a great buy for some lucky enthusiast. This writer has in front of him the itemised list of parts and labour (135 hours, but of which only around 20 were occupied by the body repair), and it makes fascinating reading. The car, as we know, is a 2001-model Carrera 3.4 with manual transmission. Seal Grey outside, black leather inside. It was supplied new by Porsche Centre Glasgow. Nothing special in terms of options, but it does now have an after-market and slightly louder exhaust. The service book is present, showing a mix of Porsche Centre and independent maintenance, albeit with something of a gap between 74,000 miles in October 2016 and 90,000 miles
(at Auto Umbau) in October 2019.
The accident damage was confined to the right side of the vehicle, but in light of a number of blemishes elsewhere virtually the entire shell has been repainted, and is thus in mint condition. We are assured there had been no other paintwork carried out prior to this.
The car has also undergone a focused programme of servicing and repairs. The engine and gearbox were removed for replacement of the crankshaft seal, and inspection and renewal of the IMS bearing – although the old one was serviceable. This enabled the easy replacement of the rusty brake lines running through the engine compartment, and the braking system has been inspected and overhauled as necessary. The air-conditioning condensers have been replaced, and the system recharged. All fluids and filters have been changed, a number of broken trim clips replaced – and even the headlights have been polished and ceramic-coated.
Robin Mckenzie has put the Carrera up for £14,995, and we think that’s a bargain. As he rightly says: ‘Most of the 996s you see for sale today will need this level of mechanical work, and at least some remedial bodywork.
Yes, this car had been both damaged and latterly a bit neglected, perhaps, but now it has had all the resulting issues dealt with – and fully documented – and it’s ready to be enjoyed without any of the worries you would have from one with an essentially unknown provenance.’ Go to autoumbauporsche.com, or call Robin himself on 01525 861182. He will be delighted to give you chapter and verse, and arrange a test-drive.
Piece price (Euro) exclude 19% VAT, Dealer enquiries welcome
Ambergstr. 3 • 86633 Neuburg/donau • Tel (+49) 84 31 / 40 740 • Fax (+49) 84 31 / 42 174 • www.sportwagen-eckert.com • info@sportwagen-eckert.com