Best Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupe Year to Buy
There is no single best Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupe year: the right one depends on your budget and what you want from the car. Across 359 verified sales, the 2005 is the most affordable at $44,671. The 1998 trades most often (75 verified sales) and has held its value best, now worth 3.4 times its original MSRP.
Data: DriveIndex. 10 model years with at least 10 verified sales each, latest sale Sep 22, 2026. Methodology
Ranked across the 10 years with at least 10 verified sales. Years with fewer are in the table below but too thin to rank.
Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupe Value by Model Year
| Year | Value today | Vs. original MSRP | Verified sales | For sale now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 911 Carrera S Coupe | $170,000 | 109% | 1 · too few to rank | 54 |
| 2025 911 Carrera S Coupe | $166,000 | 112% | 1 · too few to rank | 71 |
| 2024 911 Carrera S Coupe | $146,450 | 114% | 9 · too few to rank | 54 |
| 2023 911 Carrera S Coupe | $144,350 | 118% | 2 · too few to rank | 18 |
| 2022 911 Carrera S Coupe | $142,808 | 122% | 6 · too few to rank | 20 |
| 2021 911 Carrera S Coupe | $140,928 | 123% | 22 | 29 |
| 2020 911 Carrera S Coupe | $118,663 | 105% | 16 | 66 |
| 2018 911 Carrera S Coupe | $94,532 | 91% | 7 · too few to rank | 14 |
| 2017 911 Carrera S Coupe | $98,740 | 95% | 14 | 25 |
| 2016 911 Carrera S Coupe | $75,108 | 73% | 6 · too few to rank | 2 |
| 2015 911 Carrera S Coupe | $102,050 | 103% | 8 · too few to rank | 10 |
| 2014 911 Carrera S Coupe | $94,975 | 96% | 16 | 18 |
| 2013 911 Carrera S Coupe | $91,411 | 95% | 25 | 16 |
| 2011 911 Carrera S Coupe | $103,895 | 117% | 6 · too few to rank | 7 |
| 2010 911 Carrera S Coupe | $69,313 | 80% | 7 · too few to rank | 3 |
| 2009 911 Carrera S Coupe | $69,644 | 81% | 23 | 15 |
| 2007 911 Carrera S Coupe | $50,291 | 60% | 35 | 13 |
| 2005 911 Carrera S Coupe | $44,671 | 56% | 41 | 14 |
| 1998 911 Carrera S Coupe | $250,890 | 3.4× | 75 | 8 |
| 1997 911 Carrera S Coupe | $190,022 | 2.6× | 39 | 10 |
Value today is DriveIndex's current 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 S Coupe year is appreciating right now?
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Best Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupe Year: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupe year to buy?
There is no single best Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupe year: the right one depends on your budget and what you want from the car. Across 359 verified sales, the 2005 is the most affordable at $44,671. The 1998 trades most often (75 verified sales) and has held its value best, now worth 3.4 times its original MSRP. The table on this page lists every model year with its value today, its value against its original MSRP and how many have sold.
Which Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupe year is the cheapest?
The 2005 Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupe is the most affordable year with enough verified sales to compare, currently valued at $44,671. The most valuable is the 1998, at $250,890.
Which Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupe year holds its value best?
The 1998 Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupe is now worth 3.4 times its original MSRP of $73,285, 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 S Coupe worth?
Depending on the model year, a Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupe is worth from $44,671 to $250,890 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 S Coupe year is appreciating?
This page shows what each year is worth today and how that compares with its original price. Whether each year is appreciating, stable or depreciating right now is DriveIndex's Value Signal, which Pro members see for every year along with a 1–5 year projection.