Used Porsche 911 for Sale nearGoleta, 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 $179,407, and its lowest point over the past year was $161,748. Recently, prices have come down for the 2023 and 2024 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Porsche 911 a good car?

Yes — the Porsche 911 is a standout choice if you want a sports car that blends performance, everyday usability, and iconic design. 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 handling. They also value the interior quality and the way the car balances luxury with daily drivability.

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

The main tradeoffs that come up in expert reviews are highway wind buffeting, slightly confusing tech, and the loss of a manual transmission for the base model.

25.7% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Porsche 911 models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the 911 as a car that delivers strong performance, engaging handling, and a rewarding ownership experience. Expert reviews also reinforce its appeal through its balanced driving character, solid build quality, and broad 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 condition than by the car’s core appeal.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is excellent at 90.1% — clean inventory, standard diligence applies.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: The 2025 Porsche 911 Carrera comes standard with traffic sign recognition, pedestrian protection, forward-collision warning and automatic emergency braking.
• Infotainment: The 2025 Porsche 911’s center 10.9 inch infotainment screen, dubbed Porsche Communication Management (PCM), pairs quickly and easily with 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 at $122,095 and delivers the twin-turbo 3.0-liter flat-six, rear-wheel drive, and the dual-clutch gearbox; it stands out as the best-value trim for buyers who want the core 911 experience.
• 911 Carrera T: Starting at $135,995, this trim adds the manual transmission option for shoppers who want a more involved driving feel.
• 911 Carrera Cabriolet: Starting at $135,395, this version adds open-air driving.
• 911 Carrera S: Starting at $148,395, this trim adds 473 horsepower and 390 lb-ft of torque.
• 911 Carrera GTS T-Hybrid: Starting at $166,895, this trim adds a 3.6-liter flat-six, larger turbochargers, and a plug-in hybrid system for 523 horsepower and 449 lb-ft of torque.
• 911 Carrera 4 GTS: This all-wheel-drive version adds AWD and increases the price by around $8,000.
• 911 Targa GTS: 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.

Those higher-volume years tend to draw more shoppers because they give you more inventory to compare and more chances to find the right color, trim, and equipment. They also tend to be the easiest years to shop when you want a broad selection without narrowing your search too much.

What is the Porsche 911's resale value?

The table shows a mixed picture, with several newer years edging down while others are moving up. That means you can still find some recent-model opportunities with softer pricing, but a number of older years continue to command strong values.

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

The 2014, 2015, and 2018 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 2024 model is at −0.9% versus a year ago, and the 2023 model is at −2.37%.
• Deal availability: The 2024 model has 30.1% good and great deals, and the 2023 model has 31.7%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2025 model has the most listings at a current average price of $224,352. The Porsche 911 offers an iconic shape, strong performance, and a driving character that makes it rewarding on both everyday roads and spirited drives.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The latest 911’s 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 911 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 911 comes standard with traffic sign recognition, pedestrian protection, forward-collision warning and automatic emergency braking, and the Premium Package adds adaptive cruise control, a 360-degree camera system with active parking assistance, and lane-change assist.
• 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 September 15, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.