"This is a 2009 Porsche 911 Carrera S finished in Black on Black, showing 73,239 miles. Priced at $49,959 ranked 1 of 9 in the regional comparable set on price.The single most important fact about this car: it is a 997.2, not a 997.1.Every 2009 Carrera and Carrera S (non-Turbo) was built on the second-generation 997 platform with the all-new 9A1 (MA1) direct-injection flat-six engine. That engine eliminated the intermediate shaft entirely meaning no IMS bearing, no IMS bearing failure risk, and no IMS retrofit decision to make. The 9A1 also resolved the bore-scoring issues that affected earlier M96/M97 engines. This is the Carrera that Porsche enthusiasts and independent specialists consistently recommend as the safest used 911 to buy outside of a GT car.Powertrain highlights: 3.8L flat-six with Direct Fuel Injection 385 horsepower, 310 lb-ft of torque 9A1 (MA1.01) engine closed-deck AluSil block, no IMS bearing, no bore-score concerns 060 mph in 4.5 seconds (4.3 with PDK and Sport Chrono launch control) Top speed 188 mph TRANSMISSION confirm: 6-speed manual or 7-speed PDK dual-clutch What sets the 997.2 apart from earlier 911s: New direct-injection engine (no shared parts with the troubled M96/M97 family) Updated PCM3 infotainment with touchscreen and Bluetooth Refreshed front fascia with LED daytime running lights Revised LED tail lights Optional PDK transmission (replacing the older Tiptronic) The last hydraulically-assisted-steering, naturally-aspirated 911 Carrera before Porsche moved to electric power steering and turbocharging a meaningful detail to driving-focused buyers This specific car: 70 high-resolution photos documenting every panel, the full interior, engine bay, and underside Black exterior the most resale-stable color in the 911 lineage Currently listed across CarGurus, AutoTrader, and Cars.com full multi-channel exposure Consignment vehicle with full transparency on history Why now:Clean 997.2 Carrera S coupes are appreciating. The 997 generation is now widely recognized as the last ""analog"" 911 hydraulic steering, naturally aspirated, mechanical feel and the 997.2 specifically is the buyer's pick because it carries that analog character without the engine concerns of the 997.1. Auction results on Bring a Trailer, PCarMarket, and Cars & Bids consistently show 997.2 Carrera S coupes clearing $55K$75K depending on miles and spec.This one is positioned at $49,959 at or below the floor of that range with full inspection welcome and trades considered. MSRP$96,955.00 INSTALLED OPTIONS 250 7 Speed Porsche Dopelkupplung (PDK) Automatic Transmission$4,080 A1 Black$0 V9 Black (Top)$0 AN Black, Standard Leather Seat Trim$0 640 Sport Chrono PKG Plus$1,320 446 Wheel Caps W/Colored Crest$185 603 Dynamic Cornering Lights$690 267 Auto Dimming Mirrors$420 680 Bose High End Sound PKG$1,440 672 PCM Navigation Module$2,110 619 Bluetooth$695 686 XM Radio$750 870 Universal Audio Interface$440 541 Seat Ventilation$800 342 Multi Stage Heated Front Seats$500 P15 PWR Seat PKG driver memory driver/passenger lumbar adjustment $1,550 810 Interior Color Front/Rear Floor Mats$140 345 Heated Steering Wheel$190 BASE 911 Carrera S Cabriolet Original Shipping Charge$795 RETAIL PRICE (ORIGINALLY NEW)$113,060.00"