996 Porsche 911 for Sale in San Diego
San Diego pairs year-round driving weather with one of the most engaged 911 communities on the West Coast — a market that rewards honest spec and turnkey cars.
San Diego's mild climate is forgiving to 996s, and the local market has caught on. A clean 996 here gets used — coastal runs north, canyon drives east — and a sorted one holds up well as a daily-able 911. We deliver 996 Carrera S, 4S, and Turbo cars into San Diego with the IMS history already documented or the Mezger badge intact, depending on the variant.
Climate & storage. Coastal sun and salt air call for thoughtful storage — covered parking, a quality PPF spec, and regular wash routine — but the lack of true winter means cars get used.
Delivery to San Diego. Enclosed transport down I-5 to San Diego runs 2-3 days; we coordinate the carrier and confirm delivery time the day before so you can plan around it.
Local meets at Mission Bay and Pacific Beach pull strong air-cooled and modern 911 turnout; the coastal road from La Jolla up through Carlsbad is a Saturday standard.
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996.22004 Porsche 911
996.22004 Porsche 911
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996.22003 Porsche 911
About the 996
The 996 was the cleanest break in 911 history. Porsche needed a car that could be built profitably, share parts with the Boxster, and pull the company out of a near-death financial period. The water-cooled M96 engine and the shared front clip were the price the badge paid for survival.
For a long time the 996 was the cheapest way into a real 911, and that depressed values further. The narrative has shifted: enthusiasts noticed the chassis is excellent, the steering still has feel, the manual gearbox is rifle-bolt precise, and the special variants — 996 Turbo with the bullet-proof Mezger engine, GT3, GT2, the Carrera 4S wide-body — are genuinely undervalued against later cars.
Buy on condition and engine specifics. A sorted 996 Carrera with documented IMS work is a different car from one with question marks; a 996 Turbo or GT3 inhabits a different price tier entirely.
What to look for
- IMS bearing history on M96 Carreras — either replaced with a documented upgrade or accepted as a risk priced into the car.
- Mezger-engined variants (Turbo, GT2, GT3) — different engine architecture, no IMS concern, premium pricing reflects that.
- RMS leaks, bore-scoring on high-mileage cars, and the usual coolant-pipe and AOS service items.
Why buy from us
We are an independent Porsche specialist. The 996 cohort rewards careful sourcing — a well-bought 996 is one of the great value 911s on the market today, and a poorly-bought one is a money pit. We do the homework before we list the car.
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