2000 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA/CARRERA 4

The vehicle is a 2000 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabrio, identified by VIN WP0CA2997YS650208. NHTSA decoding identifies it as a convertible/cabriolet manufactured by Porsche in Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen, Germany, with a 3.4-liter six-cylinder gasoline engine rated at 296 hp. The auction record designates the vehicle as salvage and lists “Left Side” as the primary damage. Stage 1 reports that the visible evidence only partially supports the Left Side designation: the left rear side window is visibly broken, but the most prominent body deformation is on the opposite side door and rear quarter panel. Stage 1 also states that the salvage status cannot be confirmed from exterior photographs alone. The documented damage includes a pronounced horizontal dent and crease across the lower center of the side door, with disturbed contours extending toward the rear edge. The adjacent side rear quarter panel, above and forward of the rear wheel opening, has visible deformation and an irregular contour. Light-colored scuff marks are present along the lower side door and rear quarter panel. The left rear side window has a shattered section with jagged missing glass along the rear edge. A separate view also shows a jagged broken-glass opening in the rear side window area next to the convertible top. The outer edge of the rear alloy wheel has multiple light scrape marks. Both front headlamp lenses appear cloudy and discolored. One NHTSA recall is listed under campaign 00V109000. It concerns incorrect electronic logic-unit programming that could cause the fuel level and remaining range to be displayed incorrectly, potentially allowing the vehicle to run out of fuel and lose power. The listed remedy is an instrument-cluster software update by a Porsche dealer. Recall completion should be verified by VIN with Porsche or an authorized dealer.