Porsche 911 996 · 1998–04 · first water-cooled, the way in
996 911 value & market
$35,995
median asking · most sit $27,900–$55,190
Shared its front with the Boxster, brought the fried-egg headlights, and made the 911 far cheaper to run. As of 2026-08-26, 740 are listed nationally, with 213 sold in the last 45 days (105 days of supply).
Median ask
$35,995
For sale
740
Days on market
44
Cooling
Water
Price ladder
Bar = the middle 50% of asking prices · dot = median · right column = the step up from the variant below.
Price trend
Median asking price for the 996, month by month, from live listings.
Specs by variant
| Model | Power | 0–60 | Weight (lb) | Median ask |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 996 Carrera | 296 hp | 5s | ~2,910 | $31,093 |
| 996 Carrera S | 315 hp | 4.9s | ~3,020 | — |
| 996 GT3 | 380 hp | 4.3s | ~3,042 | $159,999 |
| 996 Turbo | 415 hp | 4s | ~3,389 | $88,800 |
| 996 GT2 | 456 hp | 3.9s | ~3,131 | $399,950 |
Manufacturer reference figures; medians from live listings. How mileage moves value →
Values by variant
| Variant | Median ask | Listed |
|---|---|---|
| 996 Carrera | $31,093 | 372 |
| 996 Carrera 4S | $49,995 | 41 |
| 996 Turbo | $88,800 | 73 |
What to watch
IMS bearing, rear main seal, and bore scoring on the base M96, inspect carefully. Mezger GT3/Turbo are exempt.
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