Used Porsche 911 for Sale nearSan Jose, 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 $178,191, and its year-round low is $161,752.81. That gives you a sense of where the model sits right now within its own pricing spread. 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, design, 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 the car’s handling, power, and premium interior feel, while noting that it still works well for daily driving.

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

The main tradeoffs that come up in expert reviews are high ownership costs, limited practicality, and tech that can feel a bit confusing in some years. Even so, the 911’s strong desirability and broad appeal make it a compelling used buy.

25.9% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Porsche 911 models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Porsche 911 as a car that delivers strong performance, sharp handling, and a rewarding driving experience across the lineup. Expert reviews also reinforce its reputation for balanced engineering 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 maintenance costs and the condition of the specific car than by the model’s core appeal.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is excellent at 90.7% — 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 center 10.9 inch infotainment screen, dubbed Porsche Communication Management (PCM), pairs 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:

• 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.
• Carrera T: This trim adds the manual transmission and suits you if you want a more involved driving experience.
• Carrera S: This version adds more horsepower and torque for a stronger performance step up.
• Carrera GTS T-Hybrid: This trim adds the 3.6-liter flat-six, larger turbochargers, and a plug-in hybrid system for the most advanced powertrain in the lineup.
• Carrera 4 GTS: This version adds all-wheel drive and is the choice if you want traction with the GTS hardware.
• Targa GTS: This trim adds the Targa roof and the GTS equipment for open-air style with serious performance.

What Porsche 911 do most buyers choose?

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

The highest-volume years tend to be the easiest place to shop because you get more inventory to compare and more chances to find the right color, options, and price. They also tend to be the years where you can balance selection with a healthy share of good and great deals.

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 want to buy used after some of the initial price pressure has eased. A few years are still rising, though, so the market is not moving in one direction across the board. The biggest increases are concentrated in older model years, while several newer ones are showing modest declines.

The 2025 model year is 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 −1.89% versus a year ago, and the 2023 model is at −2.78%.
• Deal availability: The 2024 model has 30.1% good and great deals, and the 2023 model has 30.8%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2025 model has the most listings at a current average price of $226,319. The Porsche 911 offers an iconic rear-engine layout and a distinctive driving character that has made it a benchmark sports car for decades.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: 3.0-liter twin-turbo flat-six, 388 horsepower, 331 pound-feet of torque, 18 mpg city, 25 mpg highway, and 21 mpg combined.
• Tech: fully digital 12.6-inch instrument cluster and wireless Apple CarPlay.
• Safety: 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: $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 September 4, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.