2004 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S: Polar Silver 6-Speed Manual Factory Sport Exhaust Sport Techno Wheels Some 996s make it clear why the market has finally come around. This 2004 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Coupe is one of them. Finished in the uncommon and absolutely gorgeous Polar Silver Metallic over Graphite Grey Full Leather this C4S combines the widebody 996 chassis with a 6-speed manual transmission factory Sport Exhaust 18-inch Sport Techno wheels Xenon headlights BOSE audio and a clean CARFAX history. Original MSRP was $96 790 a substantial figure for a 911 in 2004 and the specification still feels special more than two decades later. The 996 Carrera 4S Is Having Its Moment For years the 996 was treated as the inexpensive way into a 911. That era is disappearing. Enthusiasts have increasingly recognized what these cars actually offer: hydraulic steering compact dimensions naturally aspirated flat-six power a traditional manual gearbox and a driving experience with considerably less isolation than a modern 911 . Within the 996 lineup the Carrera 4S has emerged as one of the cars enthusiasts gravitate toward most strongly . It is easy to understand why. The C4S takes the naturally aspirated Carrera formula and wraps it in the dramatically wider bodywork associated with the 996 Turbo. You get the wide rear quarters aggressive stance full-width rear reflector Turbo-derived visual presence all-wheel drive and the analog character of Porsche's naturally aspirated 3.6-liter flat-six. It is one of the best-looking versions of the 996 period. Polar Silver Makes This One Different Then there is the color. Polar Silver Metallic is not Arctic Silver. It is a less commonly seen Porsche silver with a cooler subtly blue character that changes considerably depending on the light. On the broad rear shoulders of a 996 Carrera 4S it is spectacular. Silver already works exceptionally well on the 996 because it emphasizes the fenders rear haunches and continuous rear reflector. Polar Silver takes that a step further. Against the Graphite Grey Full Leather interior the result feels distinctly early-2000s Porsche in the best possible way: understated sophisticated and different enough that enthusiasts will immediately notice it is not the usual silver-over-black combination. Factory Sport Exhaust This car was also ordered with one of the options we would specifically want on a C4S: XLF Sport Exhaust System. The 3.6-liter naturally aspirated flat-six is already a major part of the 996 experience. Factory Sport Exhaust gives it considerably more personality and makes the upper end of the rev range that much more enjoyable. This is exactly the type of factory option that matters today. Not another convenience feature. Something that actually changes the driving experience. 18-Inch Sport Techno Wheels The factory 18-inch Sport Techno wheels are another standout feature. They are period-correct distinctly Porsche and a much less generic choice than the wheels fitted to many C4S examples. Combined with the Polar Silver body colored Porsche crest center caps wide rear quarters and factory Sport Exhaust they give this car an unusually cohesive specification. The Driving Experience The reason people are rediscovering these cars becomes obvious once you drive one. The 996 C4S still feels relatively small from behind the wheel. The steering communicates. The controls feel mechanical. The naturally aspirated engine responds instantly and the manual gearbox demands your involvement. There is no endless menu of chassis steering exhaust engine and transmission settings. You get in turn the key on the left side of the dashboard select a gear and drive. The Carrera 4S adds all-wheel-drive confidence without sacrificing the 911's distinctive rear-engined character. For someone accustomed to newer performance cars the simplicity is refreshing. Excellent Factory Specification Factory equipment includes: Polar Silver Metallic Graphite Grey Full Leather 6-speed manual transmission Factory Sport Exhaust System 18-inch Sport Techno wheels Colored Porsche crest center caps Xenon Headlamp Package BOSE High End Sound Package Aluminum/Chrome trim package Rear window wiper Remote 6-disc CD changer Porsche-lettered floor mats It is a beautifully restrained build where the important options are immediately apparent. CARFAX History The CARFAX report shows: 62 443 miles 15 service history records 5 previous owners Personal vehicle history No accidents or damage reported No total loss reported No structural damage reported No airbag deployment reported No indication of odometer rollback No open recalls reported The car also spent the vast majority of its life in California with CARFAX documenting its history from original delivery through 2026. Documented Maintenance The history includes servicing dating back to the car's original pre-delivery inspections at Porsche Stevens Creek. More recent maintenance includes a substantial service in October 2023 with: Air filter replacement Battery replacement Brake-fluid flush Cabin air filter replacement Oil and filter change The car subsequently passed California emissions testing in 2024 and again in March 2026. Factory Options BASE 911 Carrera 4S Coupe 58 Polar Silver Metallic CZ Graphite Grey Full Leather XLF Sport Exhaust System XRC 18-Inch Sport Techno Wheels 446 Wheel Caps with Colored Porsche Crest P74 Xenon Headlamp Package 680 BOSE High End Sound Package 692 Remote 6-Disc CD Changer 425 Rear Window Wiper M6A Black Floor Mats with Porsche Lettering Y29 Aluminum/Chrome Trim Package Why This C4S Matters If you have been watching the 996 market you already know what is happening. The days of dismissing these as the 'cheap 911' are fading quickly. Enthusiasts are increasingly looking at the 996 for what it actually is: a relatively compact hydraulically steered naturally aspirated 911 from an era before Porsche performance cars became larger more isolated and more digitally configurable. The Carrera 4S takes that formula and adds one of the most desirable bodies of the entire generation. This particular car takes it further with Polar Silver Metallic Graphite Grey Full Leather a 6-speed manual factory Sport Exhaust Sport Techno wheels Xenons BOSE a clean CARFAX accident history and a long California history . The color alone makes you stop and look. The widebody makes you keep looking. Then you realize it has the manual gearbox and factory Sport Exhaust. This is exactly the kind of 996 Carrera 4S that explains why people are finally paying attention. ___________ Excellent Condition! We Accept Trades: We will help you move out of your current ride and into the car of your dreams. Talk to us about your car and we will make you an offer. Financing Available: We offer flexible financing through our extensive lending network with terms that meet all your needs allowing you to buy confidently. Mechanical Inspection and Service: All of our cars undergo a rigorous inspection to ensure we find and fix any issues and ensure you're getting a top-quality car. 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