2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S Manual: One Owner 991.1 Sport Exhaust Sport Chrono and the Right Driver Options This 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S is the kind of 991.1 that serious Porsche buyers are looking for. Finished in Platinum Silver Metallic over Black leather this Carrera S combines the clean modern shape of the first-generation 991 with the option that matters most to enthusiasts: a manual gearbox . That alone makes this car special. The 991.1 Carrera S was already a major step forward for the 911. It brought a more refined chassis a more modern cabin stronger performance and a wider lower more athletic stance while still retaining the naturally aspirated character that Porsche enthusiasts love. But when you add the manual transmission Sport Exhaust Sport Chrono PASM Sport Suspension Adaptive Sport Seats Plus Premium Package PDLS headlights and a one-owner California history this becomes far more than a typical Carrera S. This is a properly optioned drivers 911. Why This 991.1 Carrera S Matters The 991.1 Carrera S sits in a very important place in the modern 911 timeline. It is new enough to feel refined comfortable and usable but it still delivers the naturally aspirated Porsche experience that many buyers specifically seek out. Later 911 generations became increasingly turbocharged and digital but the 991.1 still has that responsive high-revving naturally aspirated personality. That is a major part of the appeal. This car gives you the modern 911 body modern interior and everyday usability of the 991 generation but with the sound response and character that made naturally aspirated 911s so special in the first place. It feels like a modern classic already. The Manual Gearbox Is the Big Deal The manual gearbox is what separates this car from the ordinary examples. A 991.1 Carrera S with a manual transmission gives the driver a level of involvement that is becoming harder to find in modern Porsche cars. You are not just selecting a drive mode and letting the car do the work. You are part of the experience. Every shift matters. Every downshift adds to the drive. Every backroad feels more engaging. Every mile feels more connected. That is why manual 991.1 cars continue to have such strong enthusiast appeal. They represent one of the last chances to own a naturally aspirated manual modern 911 Carrera S with everyday usability and genuine driver connection. This is not just a transmission choice. It is the heart of the cars personality. One Owner California History The CARFAX shows this is a CARFAX 1-owner vehicle with long-term California ownership personal-use history and no accidents or damage reported . That is a huge part of the story. This car has not bounced from owner to owner. It has lived with one owner since new showing only 47 897 miles . For a 2012 model-year 911 that is low mileage averaging just over 3 400 miles per year. A one-owner manual 991.1 Carrera S with this option list is not something you see every day. That history adds confidence and it is one of the reasons this car deserves to be viewed differently than a generic Carrera S. The Right Driver Options This Carrera S was ordered with exactly the kind of equipment that makes a 911 better to drive and better to own. The Sport Exhaust System gives the naturally aspirated flat-six the voice it deserves. It adds sound character and emotion every time you start the car. The Sport Chrono Package adds the performance-focused personality buyers want in a properly optioned Porsche. It gives the car a sharper more intentional feel and adds the signature dash-mounted stopwatch that has become one of the most recognizable modern Porsche interior details. The PASM Sport Suspension is another key option. It gives the car a lower more purposeful stance and a more focused feel from behind the wheel. Then you have Adaptive Sport Seats Plus which are one of the most important options on any modern 911. They make the cabin feel more serious and give the driver a much better connection to the car. This is the option stack people want: Manual gearbox. Sport Exhaust. Sport Chrono. PASM Sport Suspension. Adaptive Sport Seats Plus. That is why this car is special. Platinum Silver Metallic Over Black Leather The color combination is classic Porsche. Platinum Silver Metallic gives the 991 body a refined high-end look. It shows the shape beautifully highlights the wider stance and gives the car a timeless appearance that suits the Carrera S perfectly. Inside the Black leather interior keeps the cabin clean sporty and focused. It is the right contrast against the silver exterior and makes the interior feel purposeful without being flashy. This is a mature elegant specification but the options underneath make it a serious drivers car. Premium Package and Everyday Usability A great 911 should be more than just exciting on a backroad. It should be easy to live with and this car was ordered with that in mind. The Premium Package with 18-way seats seat heating auto-dimming mirrors ParkAssist Rear Porsche Dynamic Light System Light Design Package electric sunroof SiriusXM and HD Radio and multi-function steering wheel make this Carrera S comfortable and convenient enough to drive regularly. That is one of the best things about a 911. It can feel special on a Sunday morning drive but still be completely usable during the week. Why the $115 000 Price Point Makes Sense This car is not priced like a generic 991.1 Carrera S because it is not a generic 991.1 Carrera S. The value here is in the complete package: A 991.1 Carrera S. Manual gearbox. One-owner California history. No accidents or damage reported to CARFAX. Low mileage. Sport Exhaust. Sport Chrono. PASM Sport Suspension. Adaptive Sport Seats Plus. Premium Package. Original MSRP of $117 225 . That is the difference. The market for enthusiast Porsche cars is driven heavily by specification condition ownership history mileage and transmission. This car checks the boxes that matter. The manual gearbox and one-owner history are not small details. They are the details that separate a special car from an average one. At $115 000 this car is being positioned as a premium example because it has the right combination of rarity driver-focused options mileage history and presentation. For the buyer looking for a properly optioned 991.1 Carrera S manual this is the type of car worth paying attention to. CARFAX History The CARFAX shows: 47 897 miles CARFAX 1-owner vehicle Personal vehicle history Last owned in California No accidents or damage reported No total loss reported No structural damage reported No airbag deployment reported No odometer rollback indicated No open recalls reported The history also shows service at Carlsen Porsche including brake fluid service oil and filter service engine service alignment check tire condition check and related maintenance items. Who This Car Is For This Carrera S is for the Porsche buyer who knows exactly what matters. It is for someone who wants a modern 911 that still feels connected. It is for someone who wants the naturally aspirated 991.1 experience but with the manual gearbox and driver options that make the car truly special. It is for the buyer who wants: A manual 991.1 Carrera S One-owner California history Sport Exhaust Sport Chrono PASM Sport Suspension Adaptive Sport Seats Plus A timeless color combination Low mileage A car that feels like a future modern classic This is not just a nice 911. This is a very well-specified one-owner manual Carrera S from one of the most desirable eras of modern Porsche. Factory Options BASE The new 911 Carrera S 030 PASM Sport Suspension 176 Sport Exhaust System 1H Platinum Silver Metallic 276 Automatically Dimming Mirrors 323 Adaptive Sport Seats Plus Left 324 Adaptive Sport Seats Plus Right 342 Seat Heating Front 427 20-Inch Carrera Classic Wheel 446 Wheel Caps with Colored Porsche Crest 603 Porsche Dynamic Light System 630 Light Design Package 635 ParkAssist Rear 640 Sport Chrono Package 651 Electric Sunroof 690 SiriusXM and HD Radio Receiver 844 Multi-Function Steering Wheel AZ Black Leather Interior P07 Adaptive Sport Seats Plus P3B Premium Package with 18-Way Seats ZAB Ornamental Porsche Crest Final Thought This 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S is special because it has the combination that enthusiasts actually care about. Manual gearbox. One-owner California history. Naturally aspirated 991.1 Carrera S. Sport Exhaust. Sport Chrono. PASM Sport Suspension. Adaptive Sport Seats Plus. Only 47 897 miles. No accidents or damage reported to CARFAX. It has the right options the right history and the right driving experience. This is the kind of 991.1 Carrera S that deserves premium positioning because it is not just another 911. It is the enthusiast spec. ________ 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. 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