Stock #1542 VIN # WP0AA2A99KS1xxxxx** ENG# 024xxx (DCK)** 36,900 Miles GT Silver Metallic (U2) on Black Cloth (Standard Carrera T Interior) Silver Stitching/Pinstripes with Sport-Tex Seat Centers Clean California Title 7-Speed Manual Transmission Clean Carfax® No Accidents/Original Paint PCA Member Owned Special Ordered 1-SoCal Owner
Car and Driver described the new Carrera T best: “The T nestles between the 370-hp Carrera and the 420-hp Carrera S in the basement of the 911 lineup. It uses the former’s 370-hp twin-turbocharged flat-six yet takes on the adaptive suspension (PASM Sport in Porsche-speak) from the Carrera GTS, a Sport Exhaust system with black exhaust tips, a shorter 3.59:1 final-drive ratio, a limited-slip rear differential on versions equipped with the seven-speed manual transmission, and a “lightweight” version of the 911’s Sport Chrono package that keeps the dynamic engine mounts and steering-wheel-mounted driving-mode selector.” Furthermore, there’s less sound insulation under the seats and thinner rear quarter glass and rear window. It’s really like an entry-level GT3.
Only 939 Carrera T cars came to the U.S. and of those 624 were manual transmission cars.
This Porsche was built on December 6th, 2018 and sold new by Circle Porsche of Long Beach, California on January 19th, 2019. It was tastefully ordered with the following factory options:
- Carrera T interior package
- Contrast pinstripe stitching in Silver
- Silver seat belts
- “911” logo on headrests
- Silver door opener loops
- Seat centers made of Sport-Tex
- Heated multifunction steering wheel
- Luggage net in passenger footwell
- Porsche Entry & Drive
- Electric slide/tilt sunroof in glass
- Deletion of “911 Carrera T” side decals
- Bose surround sound system
- Interior trim in leather in interior color
- Adaptive sport seats plus (18-way) with memory package
- 7-speed manual transmission
- Premium package
- Automatically Dimming Mirrors (interior and side mirrors)
- Front Seat Heating (three levels of adjustment)
- Bi-Xenon Headlights w/Porsche Dynamic Light System
- Dynamic cornering lights
- Speed-dependent headlight range control
- Sport mode and headlight cleaning system
- GT Silver metallic
The total MSRP was $114,950
The current owner is a local Orange County/SoCal enthusiast and active PCA member. He’s had Porsches for decades working his way up from a 911SC to 993 to 996 to this Carrera T. He specially ordered this one from the famous Circle Porsche. For 5½ years, he’s used this Carrera T as his daily driver/commuter. He never tracked it or participated in any driving activities. He simply used it as his primary vehicle. He was meticulous with service and initially took it to his local Porsche dealer for all the service needs. Eventually, he utilized Cape Auto of Mission Viejo, California for service. Highlights of maintenance history over the years include:
- First oil service and inspection (9/19 @ 9,080 miles)
- Maintenance inspection (11/19 @ 10,608 miles)
- Oil service, brake flush, cabin filter, alignment, remote battery (9/20 @ 16,994 miles)
- Oil service, wiper blades, battery, inspection (8/21 @ 20,025 miles)
- Replaced driver door panel, deck lid struts, inspection (5/22 @ 23,575 miles)
- Major service (7/22 @ 25,240 miles)
- Oil service
- Air filters
- Cabin filters
- Spark plugs
- Brake fluid flush
- Inspection
- Strut top mounts replaced under warranty (10/22 @ 26,186 miles)
- Replaced driver door handle and panel, inspection (1/23 @ 27,808 miles)
- Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires installed at dealer and inspection(3/23 @ 29,214 miles)
- Oil service and brake flush at Cape Auto (8/23 @ 31,697 miles)
- Major service / inspection in preparation for sale – @ Cape Auto (7/24 @ 36,369 miles)
- Oil service (5W-40 Total Quartz Energy 9000 ELF Synthetic)
- Both cabin filters (HEPA)
- Spark plugs
- Rear brake rotors and pads
- Brake flush
- Headlight level sensor bracket
- Service cost – $3,859
This Carrera T is in excellent and near-new condition. The paint is all original and verified with a paint meter. The front end has been covered with PPF (paint protection film). This includes the front fenders, hood, front bumper, and side mirrors. There are minimal signs of use with no significant flaws. The glass is all original including the windshield and wearing the proper factory stampings. There are no major chips or scratches. The wheels have no significant curb rash and are wearing Porsche spec Michelin PS4S tires that have about half-life remaining. The front brakes are at between 50% and 75% life remaining with a slight lip on the rotors and the rear brake pads/rotors are new with full life. All the exterior lights work.
The interior is equally as nice and evident that it was well cared for. There are hardly any signs of wear and it still smells fresh. The Sport-Tex fabric seats are in great shape with no tears, rips, or heavy wear marks. The rear seats, carpet, and sunshade/headliner all look fresh. The factory floor mats look barely used as well. The door panels are in good shape and there are no major scuffs on the thresholds. The dash has no issues and all the gauges work. The power windows, mirrors, sunroof, and all other electrical systems operate properly. The A/C also blows very cold.
From a driving perspective, it is fantastic and changed my complete perspective on late-model Porsche 911 cars. Where most fall into two camps being either GT car or track car for the street, the T actually drives like a proper sports car should. I was shocked at how good this car is. It’s nicely balanced and very predictable. It feels light and nimble. Even on boring freeway driving, it still feels like something special. I am a big fan.
We checked the on board computer (DME) for over-revs and as expected, this 911 has been very lightly used. It’s averaged only 32mph over its entire life with zero revs in ranges 3-6. Range 1, which is at redline, has only happened for 0.07 seconds total. Level 2, which is 200 rpm above redline, has only happened for 0.008 seconds. This is most likely an error. The last time this vehicle saw redline was nearly 34,000 miles/1,050 hours ago.
California registration is current and paid to January 2025. It passes California’s strict smog/emissions test. This example has zero modifications and is as when delivered new.
This Carrera T comes with two main keys, owner’s manuals with vinyl case, original maintenance booklet with stamps, all service records, Porsche build sheet, tool kit, flat repair kit, air compressor, wheel lock key/locks, plastic trunk liner, and factory “Porsche” branded floor mats.
Porsche is sandbagging again.
They couldn’t make this first-generation Carrera T too good, but they did.
Porsche has a long history of playing down the performance figures of their 911 models.
Sometimes it’s not to cannibalize the sales of their other offerings. Or it’s to minimize having to re-crash test a car for federalization.
Whatever their reason, this Carrera T is truly made for enthusiasts. It has the “fizz!”
Automotive journalists agreed this is a driver’s car and a future enthusiast “must have” 911 like the RS America.
All I know is after a 200+ mile test loop up in the mountains, this Carrera T is at the top of my want need list.
**Note: VIN and other numbers withheld to protect against fraud. All numbers including VIN, Engine, and color will be provided to serious buyers.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Paul at 714-335-4911 or [email protected]This vehicle is sold “as-is” with no warranty, written or implied. In some cases, the vehicle does have the remaining factory warranty still in place and will be described above if that is the case. All taxes and fees are the responsibility of the buyer and are not included in the listed price. All vehicle sales will require a $170 administration fee. The vehicle listed is described to the best of our ability. The information is based on our own research and statements made to us by the previous owner(s). To the best of our knowledge, the above information is accurate. We are not responsible for errors in our description of options or any other details. The above-mentioned vehicle is used and can be expected to show some wear and tear. It is not a brand-new vehicle. We do welcome all local pre-purchase inspections on vehicles in order to verify their condition. For payment, we accept bank transfers, cashier’s checks, or cash. Checks take up to 10 business days to clear. The vehicle and title will be held until all funds are cleared and verified. Bank transfers usually only take 24 hours.
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