1999 – 2005 · Water-cooled 911 · Type 996 · Seattle, WA

996 Porsche 911 for Sale in Seattle

Seattle and the broader Puget Sound region is part of our home logistics footprint — short-haul enclosed deliveries are routine and same-week handoff is normal.

5available now
$45,900 – $159,900price range
1999–2005production years

The 996 has a real audience in Seattle — analog 911 feel, manual gearbox, and a price point that suits the Pacific Northwest's pragmatic luxury market. PNW climate is forgiving with covered storage, and the local independent shop network supports these cars long-term. We deliver 996s into Seattle on short-haul enclosed transport, often within the week.

Climate & storage. Rain is the constant — a quality PPF, careful storage, and a wash routine keep paint and trim looking right; we deliver covered and walk the car with the buyer on arrival.

Delivery to Seattle. Enclosed transport to Seattle is a short hop from our base — 1-2 days typically, often same-week scheduling for buyers who want the car quickly.

Cars & Coffee Bellevue, drives east over Snoqualmie Pass, and the loop down to Mount Rainier give the Pacific Northwest 911 scene a real backyard; the air-cooled cohort runs deep here.

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.

Talk to a specialist about Seattle delivery

Independent Porsche specialist — enclosed transport into Seattle, WA with full carrier coordination.

Call (971) 501-1602