2003 911 Carrera Coupe 6-Speed

In 2002, a significant update was introduced to Porsche’s 996, featuring both aesthetic and mechanical enhancements that refined its looks and performance, and most importantly, started to separate it from the design of the Boxster. New for the 996.2 was a larger 3.6L engine, which added 15 horsepower, and a front end treatment that changed up the headlights to give the car a look of its own.

Today’s Spotlight car, this 2003 911 Carrera Coupe 6-speed, is a nice example of a 996.2 coupe as it shows just 8,000 miles on the odometer. Finished in Black over a Black partial leather interior, this 996.2 has been optioned with an aluminum handbrake lever and shifter knob, stainless-steel sill plates, 18” Carrera wheels, BOSE, and more.

The Black paint appears to be in good condition and comes with a clean and clear CarFax history and even paint meter readings all round. The interior is super-clean as well with normal wear spots, such as buttons and bolsters, looking like new. Although the car is low mileage, it’s still 21 years old and I would like to see more of a service history than the two records on the CarFax. Overall, a very good looking example, but with questions about maintenance hanging over its head.

The market for manual 996.2 coupes has held fairly steady over the last twelve months just above the $30,000 mark. We’ve seen a number of sales above $40k with a high of $52,500 for a 39,000-mile Speed Yellow example with some great options, no paintwork, and tons of service history.

Our Spotlight sold at a final bid of $48,000, the second highest price paid over the last year. Had this car had more detailed photographs and a solid service history, I’m sure we would have seen a new high. But it didn’t, and it didn’t. Maybe a missed opportunity for the seller?

Two things that go hand-in-hand? Porsche and watches. Every Porschephile I know is also a watch nerd. And like Porsches, watches can be enjoyed at all price points. 

On a recent visit to Pittsburgh, SML subscriber Allan S. tossed me his new Sheffield Allsport watch. Sheffield Watches is a reboot of an old dive watch brand founded in New York in the ‘50s that was synonymous with producing low-price point, quality watches. The weight of the stainless steel case felt robust, as did the feel of the screw-down crown and unidirectional bezel—definitely quality. As for price point, the Sheffield diver punches way above its weight at $108. You can’t buy more watch for the money, period. 

And that’s what Sheffield Watches’ founder Jay Turkbas set out to accomplish, reviving the brand's ethos and creating a watch synonymous with quality, technology, and affordability. Taking inspiration from his original Sheffield watch from the ’70s and his 30-plus years of experience in product development and innovation, he knocked it out of the park with a durable watch capable of exploring the depths of the ocean one day and cars & coffee the next. And all at a price point equivalent to the $13 the watch originally cost back then. Take a moment to give Sheffield Watches a look. I know you’ll be just as impressed as I am.

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