2004 Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe: Seal Grey Sport Exhaust Sport Shifter and Custom Tailoring This 2004 Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe is the kind of 996 that makes the generation worth paying attention to. Finished in Seal Grey Metallic over Graphite Grey Sport Seats this Carrera Coupe has the right look the right options and the right personality. It is clean understated driver-focused and optioned with some of the best enthusiast equipment available for the 996 Carrera including Sport Exhaust Sport Shifter Leather Sport Seats Xenon Headlamp Package Porsche Stability Management and Bose High End Sound . With an original MSRP of $81 510 this was not a basic Carrera build. It was ordered with a thoughtful mix of performance comfort and special-order detail including Custom Tailoring which gives this car an extra layer of factory individuality. Why the 996 Carrera Coupe Matters The 996 has become one of the most interesting modern classic 911s because it delivers the core Porsche experience in a clean analog usable package. It is compact. It is light on its feet. It has real steering feel. It has classic 911 proportions. It still feels mechanical in a way newer cars often do not. The 996 Carrera is not about chasing the biggest horsepower number. It is about feel balance size sound and connection. That is why these cars have aged so well among people who actually like to drive. This is a 911 you can enjoy without needing a racetrack or a perfect road. It feels special at normal speeds and rewarding when pushed. Seal Grey Metallic Over Graphite Grey Seal Grey Metallic is one of the best colors of this era. It has more depth than standard silver and more character than black. In certain light it takes on a deeper graphite tone that works beautifully with the 996 body. It highlights the smooth lines the rounded fenders and the clean coupe profile without making the car look loud or overdone. Paired with Graphite Grey Sport Seats the car has a cohesive mature period-correct look. It feels like a proper early-2000s Porsche: subtle serious and driver-focused. This is the kind of spec that looks better with age. Sport Exhaust and Sport Shifter The two options that really define the character of this car are Sport Exhaust System and Sport Shifter . The Sport Exhaust gives the flat-six the voice it deserves. It adds depth character and emotion to the driving experience without making the car feel modified or out of place. It is one of the most desirable factory options on a 996 because it makes the car feel more alive every time you start it. The Sport Shifter is equally important. It gives the car a more precise mechanical feel from the drivers seat. Every gear change feels more deliberate and more connected. On a Carrera Coupe that matters because the whole appeal of the car is involvement. Together Sport Exhaust and Sport Shifter turn this into a much more engaging drivers 911. Leather Sport Seats and Custom Tailoring The Leather Sport Seats are another major highlight. They give the cabin a more purposeful feel and make the car feel more special than a standard-seat Carrera. Combined with the thicker steering wheel metal door sill model insignia Porsche crest storage lid interior-color leather key pouch Graphite Grey floor mats and Custom Tailoring the interior feels intentionally configured rather than ordinary. That is the cool part of this build. It has the enthusiast options but also the special Porsche details that make the car feel more personal. The Custom Tailoring option is especially interesting because it points to a buyer who wanted something beyond the standard order sheet. On older Porsches these small factory details are part of the charm. They make the car feel like it was ordered by someone who cared. A Better 996 Than People Expect The best 996 Carrera Coupes are the ones that make you forget the old internet opinions about the generation. This is one of those cars. The proportions are right. The color is right. The Sport Exhaust gives it character. The Sport Shifter makes it more engaging. The Leather Sport Seats make the interior feel purposeful. The Xenon headlights Bose audio heated seats and Porsche Stability Management make it easier to enjoy regularly. It is simple but not plain. It is usable but still special. It is a Porsche 911 that still feels like a real sports car. CARFAX History The CARFAX report shows: 53 176 miles No accidents or damage reported 9 service history records 3 previous owners Personal vehicle history Last owned in Montana No total loss reported No structural damage reported No airbag deployment reported No odometer rollback indicated No open recalls reported The history also shows long-term California ownership for most of the cars life with low average annual mileage reported across its ownership periods. Service history includes Porsche San Diego service records oil and filter services brake fluid services alignment work transmission-related service emissions history and recent offering through Response Motors. Who This Car Is For This Carrera Coupe is for someone who wants a clean engaging naturally aspirated 911 with real personality. It is for the buyer who wants the classic Porsche formula without jumping into Turbo or GT-car money. It is for someone who wants a car that feels mechanical honest and easy to enjoy. This is the Porsche for someone who cares about the drive. The Sport Exhaust makes it sound right. The Sport Shifter makes it feel right. The Sport Seats make the cabin feel right. The Seal Grey Metallic paint makes it look right. That is what makes this car work. Why This Car Makes Sense Today The 996 Carrera has become much more appealing because people are starting to appreciate what these cars actually deliver. They are smaller lighter and more connected than many newer sports cars. They have enough modern comfort to drive often but still feel analog enough to be memorable. This particular example stands out because it has the options that make a 996 Carrera more desirable: Sport Exhaust Sport Shifter Leather Sport Seats Xenon headlights Bose audio Porsche Stability Management and factory Custom Tailoring. That is a strong combination. Factory Options BASE Porsche Base Model 342 Heated Front Seats 411 18-Inch Light Alloy Carrera Wheel 476 Porsche Stability Management 680 Bose High End Sound Package CCZ Sport Shifter CPT Storage Lid Bin with Porsche Crest CPU Key Pouch in Interior Color Leather CPZ Thicker Steering Wheel CX Graphite Grey Sport Seats M6P Graphite Grey Floor Mat P74 Xenon Headlamp Package P77 Leather Sport Seats X70 Metal Door Sill Model Insignia XLF Sport Exhaust System Y1 Seal Grey Metallic Z0997 Custom Tailoring Final Thought This 2004 Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe is a great reminder of why the 996 deserves respect. Seal Grey Metallic. Graphite Grey Sport Seats. Sport Exhaust. Sport Shifter. Leather Sport Seats. Custom Tailoring. Only 53 176 miles. No accidents or damage reported to CARFAX. It is clean driver-focused and optioned with the right details. This is not just another 996 Carrera. This is a properly configured 911 Coupe with real enthusiast appeal. ______________ 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. At Response Motors we are true enthusiasts and take pride in keeping these wonderful machines looking and running their best for our customers. Paint and Bodywork: At Response Motors we pride ourselves on the quality of the cars we sell. Take any of our cars straight from the showroom to the car show and each car gets an extensive 15+ hour paint correction and detail to bring the paint up to show car status and give them that head-turning and eye-popping deep glossy shine that they deserve. Of course the interior is just as important with a thorough steam cleaning and leather restoration as part of the package. This vehicle is being offered for sale by: Response Motors LLC 2490 Old Middlefield Way Mountain View CA 94043 Taxes tags and fees are not included in the sale price