At a glance
About this car
The 2000 Porsche 911 Carrera 996 is a convertible finished in Gray with a 3.4L H6 engine paired to a 6-speed manual transmission. This example has accumulated 75,330 miles and features a full power soft top with automatic latching, a hard top with rear defroster, and a speed-dependent extendable rear spoiler with integrated third brake light.
Inside, the cabin offers 2+2 seating with partial leather power reclining front bucket seats that include manual height adjustment, individually folding rear seat backs, and a leather-covered 4-spoke tilt steering wheel. Automatic climate control with dust and odor filter, cruise control, power windows with one-touch operation, and an AM/FM digital display stereo cassette radio with four speakers and amplifier complete the interior appointments.
Performance hardware includes 17-inch 5-spoke alloy wheels with locks, 205/55ZR17 front and 255/40ZR17 rear tires, power 4-wheel ventilated disc brakes with 4-piston calipers, and Porsche Stability Management incorporating ABS, automatic brake differential, and electronic gas pedal. Additional mechanical details encompass the 3.4L DOHC water-cooled flat-six with VarioCam variable valve timing, MacPherson strut front suspension, aluminum multi-link rear axle, and force-sensitive power rack-and-pinion steering.
Price vs. market
Premium Priced $4,991 (17%) above the median of 170 comparable listings.
- This car
- $34,990
- Median asking
- $29,999
- Comparables
- 170 · 1999–2002
- Median mileage
- 66,927 mi (this car 75,330)
Compared with other active listings of the same model (model years ±2) on Exotics Group. These are dealers' asking prices, not sale prices, and condition, options, mileage and history are not adjusted for.
About the Porsche 911 Carrera 4 996
- Production
- 1997–2004
- Cylinders
- 6
- Powertrain
- Combustion
The Porsche 911 Carrera 4 (996 generation) was produced from 1998 to 2005, marking the first major redesign of the iconic 911 with a water-cooled engine, replacing the air-cooled units of previous models. As part of the 996 lineup, the Carrera 4 variant featured all-wheel drive, distinguishing it from the rear-wheel-drive Carrera. Approximately 175,000 units of the entire 996 generation were produced, with the Carrera 4 making up a smaller, yet significant portion, enhancing its appeal among collectors seeking less common configurations.
Equipped with a 3.4-liter flat-six engine initially, later upgraded to 3.6 liters in 2002, the Carrera 4 delivered between 296 and 315 horsepower, depending on the model year. Performance highlights include a 0-60 mph time of around 5 seconds and a top speed nearing 174 mph. Its all-wheel-drive system offered superior traction, making it a versatile choice for varied driving conditions. For exotic car collectors, the 996 Carrera 4 is gaining attention as values trend upward, particularly for well-maintained, low-mileage examples or special editions like the 40th Anniversary model (2004). Its historical significance lies in being a transitional model in Porsche’s evolution, often debated for its design but respected for engineering advancements.
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