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911 996 vs 997 compared
A live, side-by-side comparison of the Porsche 911 996 (1998–04) and 997 (2004–12): asking prices, how many are for sale, how fast they sell, and which holds value. Built from 7,150 listings, updated daily.
| 911 996 | 911 997 | |
|---|---|---|
| Years | 1998–04 | 2004–12 |
| Cooling | Water-cooled | Water-cooled |
| Median asking | $36,800 | $69,900 |
| Typical range | $27,980–$55,603 | $52,900–$94,495 |
| For sale now | 737 | 889 |
| Median days listed | 43 | 56 |
| Past year | -4% | -18% |
Carrera S spec & market, head to head
| 996 Carrera S | 997 Carrera S | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3.6L NA flat-6 | 3.8L NA flat-6 |
| Power | 315 hp | 355 hp |
| Torque | 273 lb-ft | 295 lb-ft |
| 0–60 mph | 4.9s | 4.5s |
| Top speed | 177 mph | 182 mph |
| Weight | ~3,020 lb | ~3,131 lb |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD / AWD |
| Transmission | 6-spd manual / Tiptronic S | 6-spd manual / Tiptronic S · PDK (997.2) |
| Live market · updated 2026-08-27 | ||
| Median ask | — | $62,995 |
| For sale now | — | 342 |
| Median days listed | — | 63 |
| Value per 10k mi | -5.7% | -5.5% |
997 Carrera S: 997.2 (2009+) 385 hp, DFI, PDK — the sorted one.
Which should you buy?
The 996 is the more affordable way in at a median of $36,800, about $33,100 less than the 997 ($69,900). There are more 997s for sale (889 vs 737), so it is the easier one to shop. Over the past year, the 996 has moved -4% and the 997 -18%, so the 996 has held its value better recently.
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