Best Porsche 911 Carrera Targa Year to Buy
There is no single best Porsche 911 Carrera Targa year: the right one depends on your budget and what you want from the car. Across 147 verified sales, the 2002 is the most affordable at $31,725. The 1996 trades most often (31 verified sales). The 1984 has held its value best, now worth 2.1 times its original MSRP.
Data: DriveIndex. 6 model years with at least 10 verified sales each, latest sale Sep 22, 2026. Methodology
Ranked across the 6 years with at least 10 verified sales. Years with fewer are in the table below but too thin to rank.
Porsche 911 Carrera Targa Value by Model Year
| Year | Value today | Vs. original MSRP | Verified sales | For sale now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 911 Carrera Targa | $36,865 | 48% | 7 · too few to rank | 1 |
| 2002 911 Carrera Targa | $31,725 | 42% | 13 | 1 |
| 1998 911 Carrera Targa | $99,760 | 134% | 7 · too few to rank | — |
| 1997 911 Carrera Targa | $127,909 | 181% | 15 | — |
| 1996 911 Carrera Targa | $105,712 | 150% | 31 | — |
| 1986 911 Carrera Targa | $53,074 | 145% | 30 | — |
| 1985 911 Carrera Targa | $63,772 | 191% | 23 | 2 |
| 1984 911 Carrera Targa | $71,063 | 2.1× | 15 | 1 |
| 1975 911 Carrera Targa | $115,521 | 7.3× | 6 · too few to rank | — |
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 Targa year is appreciating right now?
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Best Porsche 911 Carrera Targa Year: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best Porsche 911 Carrera Targa year to buy?
There is no single best Porsche 911 Carrera Targa year: the right one depends on your budget and what you want from the car. Across 147 verified sales, the 2002 is the most affordable at $31,725. The 1996 trades most often (31 verified sales). The 1984 has held its value best, now worth 2.1 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 Targa year is the cheapest?
The 2002 Porsche 911 Carrera Targa is the most affordable year with enough verified sales to compare, currently valued at $31,725. The most valuable is the 1997, at $127,909.
Which Porsche 911 Carrera Targa year holds its value best?
The 1984 Porsche 911 Carrera Targa is now worth 2.1 times its original MSRP of $33,450, 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 Targa worth?
Depending on the model year, a Porsche 911 Carrera Targa is worth from $31,725 to $127,909 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 Targa 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.