Used Porsche 911 for Sale nearSun Valley, 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 $184,536, and its lowest point over the past year was $163,798. 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 used sports car if you want a car that blends performance, everyday usability, and iconic design. The all-generations owner rating is 4.7/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise its thrilling driving experience, strong handling, and distinctive styling. They also appreciate the upscale cabin feel and the way the 911 works well for regular driving, even though ownership can bring higher running costs and limited practicality.

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 bit confusing, and the absence of a manual transmission on the base model.

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

Are Porsche 911 models reliable?

Owners consistently praise the Porsche 911 for its strong performance, engaging handling, and rewarding driving character. Expert reviews also reinforce its polished road manners, solid build quality, and everyday usability.

• 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 upkeep and expensive repairs than by the car’s core appeal, so a well-documented service history matters.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 89.7% — always verify the vehicle history report.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) adaptive dampers, traffic sign recognition, pedestrian protection, forward-collision warning and automatic emergency braking, with adaptive cruise control, a 360-degree camera system with active parking assistance, and lane-change assist in the Premium Package.
• Infotainment: Porsche Communication Management (PCM) with a 10.9-inch infotainment screen and 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 entry point brings the twin-turbo 3.0-liter flat-six, rear-wheel drive, the dual-clutch gearbox, and the model’s core driving character in a package that still delivers impressive performance, ride, handling, and braking.
• 911 Carrera Cabriolet: This adds open-air driving starting at $135,395.
• 911 Carrera T: This adds the manual transmission and starts at $135,995.
• 911 Carrera S: This adds 473 horsepower and 390 lb-ft of torque, starting at $148,395.
• 911 Carrera GTS T-Hybrid: This adds a 3.6-liter flat-six, larger turbochargers, and a plug-in hybrid system, with 523 horsepower and 449 lb-ft of torque, starting at $166,895.
• 911 Carrera 4 GTS: This adds all-wheel drive and increases the price by around $8,000.
• 911 Targa GTS: This adds the Targa roof and starts at $187,995.

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 shopping choice, which can make it easier to compare trims, mileage, and condition. They also tend to be the years where you can find a broader mix of prices and deal quality.

What is the Porsche 911's resale value?

Most model years in this set are rising year over year, with only a few showing slight declines. That points to strong demand and steady value retention across much of the lineup, especially for the years that continue to climb. The sharpest gains appear in the older performance-focused years, while the newest recent years are moving more gradually.

The 2023 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 2023 model is at −0.15% versus a year ago, and the 2021 model is at −1.47%.
• Deal availability: The 2023 model has 30.3% good and great deals, and the 2021 model has 31.1%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2025 model has the most listings at a current average price of $226,964. The Porsche 911 offers an iconic shape, a rear-engine layout, and a driving character that feels special whether you’re commuting or carving up a back road.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The latest 3.0-liter twin-turbo flat-six puts out 388 horsepower and 331 pound-feet of torque, with EPA-rated fuel economy of 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 10.9-inch Porsche Communication Management screen with wireless Apple CarPlay.
• Safety: The latest model adds traffic sign recognition, pedestrian protection, forward-collision warning and automatic emergency braking, with adaptive cruise control, a 360-degree camera system with active parking assistance, and lane-change assist available in the Premium Package.
• 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 October 21, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.