Used Porsche 911 for Sale nearSan Luis Obispo, 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 $185,182, and its lowest point over the past year was $164,136. 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 with broad appeal and strong owner satisfaction. 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. They also appreciate its handling, power, and everyday usability, while interior quality comes up positively as well.

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 little confusing in some years.

27.1% 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. Across the model years in the data, it earns strong marks for being engaging to drive while still working well for 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 tied more to maintenance costs and the car's performance-focused hardware than to owner satisfaction.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 89.5% — always verify the vehicle history report.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) adaptive dampers
• Infotainment: Porsche Communication Management (PCM) with 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:

• Carrera: The base model brings the twin-turbo 3.0-liter flat-six, rear-wheel drive, the eight-speed dual-clutch gearbox, and the core 911 driving experience; it stands out as the best-value trim.
• Carrera T: This trim adds the manual transmission and suits buyers who want a more involved driving feel.
• Carrera S: This version raises output to 473 horsepower and 390 lb-ft of torque for stronger performance.
• Carrera GTS T-Hybrid: 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.
• Carrera 4 GTS: This all-wheel-drive version adds AWD and sits above the rear-drive GTS.
• Targa: This roof style is available on the GTS and adds open-air versatility.

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, equipment, and price, which makes it easier to find a 911 that fits your budget and preferences. They also tend to be the years shoppers cross-shop most often, so the market is deeper and more active.

What is the Porsche 911's resale value?

The table shows a mixed picture, with some years easing slightly and others moving up meaningfully. The strongest gains are concentrated in a few model years, while several others are still posting modest increases. That makes the 911 a model where demand remains healthy across much of the lineup.

The 2020 model year is holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year.

The 2018, 2016, and 2019 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 −3.58% versus a year ago, and the 2020 model is at −0.45%.
• Deal availability: The 2021 model has 32.3% good and great deals.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2025 model has the most listings at a current average price of $229,942. The Porsche 911 offers an iconic shape, a rear-engine layout, and a driving character that has made it a benchmark sports car for years.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The latest 911 uses a 3.0-liter twin-turbo flat-six with 388 horsepower, 331 pound-feet of torque, and 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 latest 911 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 10, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.