Used Porsche 911 for Sale nearPalo Alto, 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 $177,994, and its year-round low is $161,585.33. These figures reflect this model only and show how pricing moves across the 911 lineup over the year.

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 earns that reputation from owners who consistently praise its performance, driving excitement, and iconic design. The all-generations owner rating is 4.71/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners repeatedly highlight the 911's thrilling driving experience, strong handling, and premium cabin feel. Across the years, the car also stands out for its everyday usability, with reviews often pointing to its balance of comfort and performance.

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

The main trade-offs that show up in expert reviews are high ownership costs, limited practicality, and tech that can feel a little involved in some years.

23.2% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Porsche 911 models reliable?

Owners consistently praise the 911 for its performance, handling, and overall driving experience, and expert reviews reinforce its strong all-around character. Across the model years, it also earns especially positive feedback for its premium feel 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 best managed by checking service history carefully and prioritizing well-kept examples.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is excellent at 90.6% — clean inventory, standard diligence applies.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: 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
• Infotainment: Porsche Communication Management (PCM) with a 10.9-inch infotainment screen and wireless Apple CarPlay
• Fuel efficiency: 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 dual-clutch gearbox, the twin-turbo 3.0-liter flat-six, and the strongest value case in the range.
• 911 Carrera T: This trim adds the manual transmission and suits you if you want a more involved driving experience.
• 911 Carrera S: This version adds more horsepower and torque for a stronger performance step up.
• 911 Carrera GTS T-Hybrid: This trim adds the 3.6-liter flat-six, larger turbochargers, and plug-in hybrid assistance for the most advanced powertrain in the lineup.
• 911 Carrera 4 GTS: This version adds all-wheel drive and is the one to choose if you want AWD in the Carrera family.
• 911 Cabriolet: This body style adds open-air driving and starts the convertible side of the lineup.
• 911 Targa: This version adds the Targa roof and brings that distinctive roofline to the GTS range.

What Porsche 911 do most buyers choose?

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

Higher-listing model years tend to give you more shopping choice, which can make it easier to compare trims, colors, and equipment. They also often attract more attention from buyers, since the broader selection helps you find the right balance of price and features.

What is the Porsche 911's resale value?

Most model years in the table are moving lower year over year, which is helpful if you're shopping used and want more room to negotiate. A few years are edging upward, so the strongest bargains are concentrated in the models showing negative change.

The 2018 and 2025 model years are holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year.

The 2014, 2015, and 2017 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 −4.16% versus a year ago, and the 2023 model is at −3.25%.
• Deal availability: The 2024 model has 28.4% good and great deals, and the 2023 model has 27.8%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2025 model has the most listings at a current average price of $226,560. The Porsche 911 offers an iconic rear-engine layout, sharp handling, and a driving character that has made it a standout sports car for decades.

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, plus 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 screen with wireless Apple CarPlay.
• Safety: The latest 911 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 2027 inventory to mature.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from August 28, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.