Best Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet Year to Buy
There is no single best Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet year: the right one depends on your budget and what you want from the car. Across 1,516 verified sales, the 2002 is the most affordable at $22,728. The 1999 trades most often (217 verified sales). The 1986 has held its value best, now worth 128% of its original MSRP.
Data: DriveIndex. 22 model years with at least 10 verified sales each, latest sale Nov 6, 2026. Methodology
Ranked across the 22 years with at least 10 verified sales. Years with fewer are in the table below but too thin to rank.
Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet Value by Model Year
| Year | Value | Vs. original MSRP | Verified sales | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 911 Carrera Cabriolet | $153,000No sale since Oct 2025 | 113% | 1 · too few to rank | 51 |
| 2024 911 Carrera Cabriolet | $127,885 | 100% | 2 · too few to rank | 17 |
| 2023 911 Carrera Cabriolet | $127,379No sale since Mar 2026 | — | 3 · too few to rank | 13 |
| 2022 911 Carrera Cabriolet | $110,353 | 97% | 6 · too few to rank | 17 |
| 2021 911 Carrera Cabriolet | $114,848 | — | 2 · too few to rank | 18 |
| 2020 911 Carrera Cabriolet | $103,000No sale since Aug 2023 | — | 1 · too few to rank | 14 |
| 2019 911 Carrera Cabriolet | $82,610No sale since Jan 2026 | 80% | 3 · too few to rank | 5 |
| 2018 911 Carrera Cabriolet | $73,631 | 71% | 4 · too few to rank | 14 |
| 2017 911 Carrera Cabriolet | $86,961 | 85% | 18 | 23 |
| 2016 911 Carrera Cabriolet | $70,702No sale since May 2025 | — | 3 · too few to rank | 9 |
| 2015 911 Carrera Cabriolet | $51,614 | 54% | 4 · too few to rank | 10 |
| 2014 911 Carrera Cabriolet | $71,209No sale since Apr 2026 | 74% | 9 · too few to rank | 13 |
| 2013 911 Carrera Cabriolet | $73,438 | 75% | 19 | 12 |
| 2012 911 Carrera Cabriolet | $80,802 | 102% | 11 | 10 |
| 2011 911 Carrera Cabriolet | $48,954No sale since May 2026 | 56% | 5 · too few to rank | 7 |
| 2010 911 Carrera Cabriolet | $60,423 | 71% | 7 · too few to rank | 2 |
| 2009 911 Carrera Cabriolet | $40,625 | 48% | 22 | 11 |
| 2008 911 Carrera Cabriolet | $59,546 | 70% | 18 | 8 |
| 2007 911 Carrera Cabriolet | $45,780No comparable sale since Feb 2026 | 55% | 23 | 9 |
| 2006 911 Carrera Cabriolet | $44,982 | 55% | 54 | 22 |
| 2005 911 Carrera Cabriolet | $37,224 | 49% | 27 | 11 |
| 2004 911 Carrera Cabriolet | $23,952 | 31% | 47 | 23 |
| 2003 911 Carrera Cabriolet | $27,598 | 36% | 76 | 27 |
| 2002 911 Carrera Cabriolet | $22,728 | 31% | 116 | 13 |
| 2001 911 Carrera Cabriolet | $30,089 | 41% | 132 | 16 |
| 2000 911 Carrera Cabriolet | $31,969 | 44% | 138 | 15 |
| 1999 911 Carrera Cabriolet | $23,773 | 32% | 217 | 16 |
| 1998 911 Carrera Cabriolet | $94,865 | 127% | 58 | 8 |
| 1997 911 Carrera Cabriolet | $80,850 | 113% | 89 | 11 |
| 1996 911 Carrera Cabriolet | $71,600 | 100% | 62 | 6 |
| 1995 911 Carrera Cabriolet | $89,075 | 125% | 139 | 14 |
| 1988 911 Carrera Cabriolet | $54,177 | 106% | 71 | 10 |
| 1986 911 Carrera Cabriolet | $53,195 | 128% | 56 | 3 |
| 1985 911 Carrera Cabriolet | $46,340 | 118% | 29 | 2 |
| 1984 911 Carrera Cabriolet | $43,894 | 120% | 44 | 2 |
Value is DriveIndex's market value for each year, from verified sales. “Vs. original MSRP” compares it with the sticker price when new, not adjusted for inflation: 100% means it is worth exactly what it cost. Years with fewer than 10 verified sales are listed but not ranked.
Which 911 Carrera Cabriolet year is appreciating?
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Best Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet Year: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet year to buy?
There is no single best Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet year: the right one depends on your budget and what you want from the car. Across 1,516 verified sales, the 2002 is the most affordable at $22,728. The 1999 trades most often (217 verified sales). The 1986 has held its value best, now worth 128% of its original MSRP. The table on this page lists every model year with its market value, its value against its original MSRP and how many have sold.
Which Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet year is the cheapest?
The 2002 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet is the most affordable year with enough verified sales to compare, currently valued at $22,728. The most valuable is the 1998, at $94,865.
Which Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet year holds its value best?
The 1986 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet is now worth 128% of its original MSRP of $41,475, the best of the years with enough verified sales to compare. That compares today's value with the sticker price when new, not adjusted for inflation.
How much is a Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet worth?
Depending on the model year, a Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet is worth from $22,728 to $94,865 today, based on verified sales. Mileage, condition and options move any single car's price; each year's page shows its recent sales.
Which Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet year is appreciating?
This page shows what each year is worth and how that compares with its original price. Whether each year is appreciating, stable or depreciating is DriveIndex's Value Signal, which Pro members see for every year along with a 1–5 year projection.