Used Porsche 911 for Sale nearCalipatria, CA

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 $184,275, and over the past year that nationwide average price reached a low of $163,423. That range reflects how much pricing varies by model year and trim. 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 highly regarded used sports car, anchored by an all-generations owner rating of 4.71/5. The all-generations owner rating is 4.71/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise its exceptional performance, thrilling driving experience, and iconic design. They also highlight its handling, power, and everyday usability, while interior quality gets positive mention as well.

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

The main trade-offs that come up in recent expert reviews center on highway wind buffeting, confusing tech, and the base model’s move away from a manual transmission.

26.7% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Porsche 911 models reliable?

Owners consistently praise the Porsche 911 for its power, handling, and overall driving experience, and they often describe it as a rewarding car to live with. Expert commentary also reinforces its strong performance and daily usability, which helps explain its long-running appeal.

• 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 tied more to high running costs and the complexity that comes with a high-performance sports car than to any single model-year pattern.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 89.8% — always verify the vehicle history report.

Key things to evaluate:

• 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 at $122,095 and gives you the twin-turbo 3.0-liter flat-six, rear-wheel drive, the dual-clutch gearbox, and the core 911 driving experience; it stands out as the best-value trim.
• 911 Carrera T: This trim starts at $135,995 and adds the manual transmission for buyers who want a more involved setup.
• 911 Carrera Cabriolet: Starting at $135,395, this version adds open-air driving.
• 911 Carrera S: At $148,395, this trim adds more horsepower and torque.
• 911 Carrera GTS T-Hybrid: Starting at $166,895, this trim adds the 3.6-liter flat-six, larger turbochargers, and a plug-in hybrid system for stronger output.
• 911 Carrera 4 GTS: This version adds all-wheel drive and costs around $8,000 more than the Carrera GTS T-Hybrid.
• 911 Targa: Starting at $187,995, this version adds the Targa roof.

What Porsche 911 do most buyers choose?

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

Higher-volume years tend to draw more shoppers because they usually offer a broader mix of trims, more comparable listings, and easier price shopping. They also give you a better chance of finding the configuration you want without waiting for a rare example to appear.

What is the Porsche 911's resale value?

The pattern is mixed, with a few newer years easing slightly while several others are rising. The biggest gains are concentrated in older and more desirable examples, which shows how strongly certain 911s can retain value. For used buyers, that means some model years are becoming more expensive even as others remain relatively stable.

The 2021 model year is holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year.

The 2018, 2019, and 2016 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 −1.47% versus a year ago, and the 2021 model is at −0.57%.
• Deal availability: The 2023 model has 31.8% good and great deals, and the 2021 model has 32%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2025 model has the most listings at a current average price of $225,349. The Porsche 911 offers an iconic rear-engine layout and a distinctive driving character that has made it one of the most recognizable sports cars ever made.

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 infotainment screen with wireless Apple CarPlay.
• Safety: The latest model comes standard with traffic sign recognition, pedestrian protection, forward-collision warning, and automatic emergency braking.
• Starting price: The base model 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 October 13, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.