Used Porsche 911 for Sale nearArlington, VA

How much does the Porsche 911 cost in today's market?

Used Porsche 911 prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Porsche 911's current nationwide average price is $181,148, and its lowest point over the past year was $161,571. Recently, prices have eased on the 2023 models, while other recent model years have held firm or risen.

Is the Porsche 911 a good car?

Yes — the Porsche 911 is a standout choice if you want a sports car that blends performance, style, and everyday usability. The all-generations owner rating is 4.71/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the 911 for its exceptional performance, thrilling driving experience, and iconic design. They also highlight its handling, power, and premium interior quality, while noting that maintenance costs and practicality can be part of the ownership experience.

Expert reviews rate the 2025 and 2020 models among the highest across all years.

The main tradeoffs across recent expert-tested years center on highway wind buffeting, slightly confusing tech, and the base model’s move away from a manual transmission.

26.5% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Porsche 911 models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Porsche 911 as a rewarding car to live with, with strong performance, engaging handling, and a premium feel that carries across model years. Expert reviews also reinforce its broad appeal by highlighting its balanced driving character and everyday usability.

• Owners rate the Porsche 911 between 4.0 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk is shaped more by premium-car upkeep and model-specific wear than by the 911’s core appeal, so a careful inspection and service-history review matter.

What should I look for when buying a used Porsche 911?

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is excellent at 90% — clean inventory, standard diligence applies.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) adaptive dampers are standard.
• Infotainment: Porsche Communication Management (PCM) with a 10.9-inch infotainment screen and wireless Apple CarPlay.
• Fuel efficiency: EPA-rated fuel economy comes in at 18 mpg city, 25 mpg highway, and 21 mpg combined.

Which Porsche 911 trim should I buy?

The 2025 Porsche 911 offers these trims:

• 911 Carrera: The base model starts the lineup with rear-wheel drive, the twin-turbo 3.0-liter flat-six, and the dual-clutch gearbox; it’s the best-value trim for shoppers who want the core 911 experience.
• 911 Carrera Cabriolet: This adds open-air driving to the Carrera formula.
• 911 Carrera T: This trim adds the manual transmission and suits buyers who want a more involved driving feel.
• 911 Carrera S: This trim adds more horsepower and torque for stronger straight-line performance.
• 911 Carrera GTS T-Hybrid: This trim adds the 3.6-liter flat-six, larger turbochargers, and plug-in hybrid system for the biggest performance jump in the lineup.
• 911 Carrera 4 GTS: This trim adds all-wheel drive to the GTS formula.
• 911 Targa GTS: This trim adds the Targa roof to the GTS setup.

What Porsche 911 do most buyers choose?

The Porsche 911 years with the most listings are 2025, 2024, and 2026.

Higher-volume years usually give you more shopping choice, which makes it easier to compare trims, colors, and equipment. They also tend to be the years most buyers cross-shop because inventory is deeper and deal opportunities are easier to find.

What is the Porsche 911's resale value?

Most model years in this set are rising year over year, with only a few recent years showing slight declines. That pattern points to strong demand and steady desirability across the lineup, especially for well-regarded versions. The biggest gains appear in older and enthusiast-favored years, while newer years are moving only slightly.

The 2021, 2023, 2024, and 2025 model years are holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year.

The 2019, 2018, and 2014 model years have held their value best, with prices flat to rising year-over-year.

Is the Porsche 911 safe?

• 2025: 9/10
• 2023: 7/10
• 2022: 7/10
• 2020: 8/10

The 2025 Porsche 911 Carrera comes standard with traffic sign recognition, pedestrian protection, forward-collision warning and automatic emergency braking.

For the safest used buy, the 2025 model posts the highest confirmed score of 9/10.

Should I buy a used Porsche 911 now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2023 model is at −0.63% versus a year ago, and the 2021 model is at −0.06%.
• Deal availability: The 2023 model has 32.3% good and great deals, and the 2021 model has 32.7%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2025 model has the most listings at a current average price of $224,177. The Porsche 911 offers an iconic rear-engine character, sharp handling, and a premium driving experience that make it feel special every time you get behind the wheel.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The latest 3.0-liter twin-turbo flat-six puts out 388 horsepower and 331 pound-feet of torque, with EPA-rated fuel economy of 18 mpg city, 25 mpg highway, and 21 mpg combined.
• Tech: The latest model adds a fully digital 12.6-inch instrument cluster and a 10.9-inch Porsche Communication Management screen with wireless Apple CarPlay.
• Safety: The latest model adds adaptive cruise control, a 360-degree camera system with active parking assistance, and lane-change assist.
• Starting price: The latest Porsche 911 Carrera starts at $122,095.

If you're buying used today, the 2025 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for the next model year's inventory to build up.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 29, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.