Used Porsche 911 for Sale nearHighlands, NC

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 $184,721, and the lowest point that nationwide average price reached over the past year was $164,168. Recently, prices have held firm or risen year-over-year across the most 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, style, and everyday usability. The all-generations owner rating is 4.7/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the 911 for its exceptional performance, thrilling driving experience, and iconic design. Across the model years in the data, recurring praise also centers on its handling, power, and the way it balances comfort with a highly engaging drive.

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

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

26.8% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Porsche 911 models reliable?

Owners consistently praise the Porsche 911 for its power, handling, comfort, and reliability. Expert feedback also points to strong driving dynamics, balanced road manners, and a car that feels composed in everyday use.

• Owners rate the Porsche 911 between 4 and 5 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk is shaped more by high running costs and limited practicality than by the car’s core appeal, so a well-maintained example with a clean history is especially important.

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.
• Infotainment: Porsche Communication Management (PCM) with a 10.9-inch infotainment screen and wireless Apple CarPlay.

Which Porsche 911 trim should I buy?

The 2025 Porsche 911 offers these trims:

• 911 Carrera: The base model brings the twin-turbo 3.0-liter flat-six, rear-wheel drive, and the dual-clutch gearbox, making it the best-value trim for buyers who want the core 911 experience.
• 911 Carrera T: This trim adds the manual transmission and suits you if you want a more involved driving feel.
• 911 Carrera S: This version 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 version adds all-wheel drive and is the choice if you want the GTS performance with extra traction.
• 911 Targa GTS: This trim adds the Targa roof and combines open-air style with GTS performance.

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 choices in color, trim, mileage, and equipment, which makes it easier to compare listings and find the right balance of price and features.

What is the Porsche 911's resale value?

The table shows a mixed picture, with several newer years rising and a couple of recent years edging down. The strongest gains appear in older and more specialized model years, while the newest years are also moving upward, which points to steady demand across the lineup.

The 2020 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 2021 model is at −2.07% versus a year ago, and the 2020 model is at −0.69%.
• Deal availability: The 2021 model has 30.5% good and great deals.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2025 model has the most listings at a current average price of $228,525. The Porsche 911 offers an iconic shape, excellent all-around performance, and a driving character that feels special every time you get behind the wheel.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The latest 911 uses a 3.0-liter twin-turbo flat-six with 388 horsepower and 331 pound-feet of torque, and EPA-rated fuel economy comes in at 18 mpg city, 25 mpg highway, and 21 mpg combined.
• Tech: The latest model adds a fully digital 12.6-inch instrument cluster and Porsche Communication Management with wireless Apple CarPlay.
• Safety: The latest model adds traffic sign recognition, pedestrian protection, forward-collision warning, automatic emergency braking, 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.

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These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from November 3, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.