Super easy way to start Porsche ownership, and low mileage/owner cars are very difficult to find now and the experts all agree they will mature into a great long-term investment.

At the 996 launch, many traditionalists were displeased and missed the revered air-cooled cars.

The first cars were met with enthusiasm though and as always Porsche had planned and designed a great new model range.

By 2002 improvements were made to the 996 with more powerful engines, better quality interiors, and mild styling enhancements.

This is a generation 2 improved version and still looks stunning with the popular combination of Basalt black with black leather and a very high specification:

• Porsche stability management (PSM)
• Switchable sports exhaust
• Sat nav PCM
• 18" Sport alloys
• Electric sunroof
• Heated seats
• Bose sound system
• CD Changer
• Crested seats and wheel centres
• Mirror auto dip pack
• Xenons

There is a good service history with services carried out at Porsche main and specialist dealers, no expense has been spared with recent work including:

• Uprated IMS bearing and seal
• Complete clutch
• Brake discs and pads all round
• Tyres
• Air con condensors
• Borescope inspection also carried out and confirmed no issues

These facelifted 3.6-litre versions are great driver's cars, especially with the manual gearbox.

This superb example must be one of the best available backed up with a comprehensive 12-month extendable warranty and comprehensive inspection including Boroscope check over.