2006 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S

With just 18,722 miles from new, this 2006 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S is a low-mileage example of the 997.1 generation, widely regarded as the point where the 911 matured into a genuinely usable everyday sports car. Under the rear deck sits the 3.8-litre flat-six, producing 350 bhp and 400 lb-ft, good for 0-60mph in 5.3 seconds and a top speed of 179mph. As a Carrera 4S it adds the wide-body shell, all-wheel drive and uprated brakes to the standard car's recipe.

This one is finished in black and fitted with the five-speed Tiptronic S automatic, which suits the Carrera 4S's grand touring character even if purists will prefer a manual. Factory options include the sports exhaust, PCM navigation with the telephone module, 19-inch SportDesign alloy wheels and the Aerokit, plus cruise control, a parking system, auto-dimming mirrors with rain sensor and a six-disc CD autochanger.

Mileage this low on a car approaching twenty years old is the main draw. The 997.1 has a reputation for strong build quality, and a lightly used Carrera 4S with desirable options such as the sports exhaust and wider-track bodywork is a rewarding way into 911 ownership. The page does not state the number of previous owners.