Used Porsche 911 for Sale nearShannon, 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 $182,872, and its lowest point over the past year was $163,125. Recently, prices have eased on the 2023 models, while other recent model years have held firm or risen.

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 its thrilling driving experience, strong handling, and distinctive styling. They also frequently highlight the cabin quality and the way the car feels usable for regular driving, even with its performance focus.

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

The main trade-offs across recent expert-reviewed years center on highway wind buffeting, tech that can feel a little confusing, and the base model’s move away from a manual transmission.

26.2% 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 overall driving experience. Expert reviews also reinforce its strong all-around performance and daily usability, which helps explain why it has such a loyal following.

• 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 high running costs and careful maintenance than by the car’s core appeal, so a well-kept example matters.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is excellent at 90% — 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:

• 911 Carrera: The base model starts the lineup with a twin-turbo 3.0-liter flat-six, rear-wheel drive, and the dual-clutch gearbox, making it the best-value trim for most buyers who want the core 911 experience.
• 911 Carrera T: This trim adds the manual transmission and suits buyers who want a more involved driving feel.
• 911 Carrera S: This version raises horsepower and torque for stronger straight-line performance.
• 911 Carrera GTS T-Hybrid: This trim adds a 3.6-liter flat-six, larger turbochargers, and a plug-in hybrid system for the most advanced powertrain in the lineup.
• 911 Carrera 4 GTS: This version adds all-wheel drive and builds on the GTS formula for buyers who want extra traction.
• 911 Targa: This body style adds the Targa roof on the GTS.

What Porsche 911 do most buyers choose?

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

Higher-volume years tend to be the most popular used picks because they give you more inventory to compare, which can make it easier to find the right trim, color, and price. They also often sit near the center of the model’s pricing spread, which helps keep them attractive to a broad range of shoppers.

What is the Porsche 911's resale value?

Most model years in the table are rising year-over-year, which shows strong demand and steady value retention across the lineup. A few recent years are close to flat or slightly down, which can create better entry points for used buyers. The biggest gains are concentrated in older and more desirable years, where prices have climbed sharply.

The 2021, 2023, and 2024 model years are 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 2023 model is at −0.05% versus a year ago, and the 2020 model is at −1.95%.
• Deal availability: The 2023 model has 32.7% good and great deals.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2025 model has the most listings at a current average price of $225,706. The Porsche 911 offers a distinctive rear-engine character and a balanced, rewarding driving experience 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 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 a center 10.9 inch infotainment screen, dubbed Porsche Communication Management (PCM), with wireless Apple CarPlay.
• Safety: The latest model comes standard with traffic sign recognition, pedestrian protection, forward-collision warning and automatic emergency braking, while 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 October 6, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.