Best Porsche 911 Carrera Year to Buy
There is no single best Porsche 911 Carrera year: the right one depends on your budget and what you want from the car. Across 102 verified sales, the 2010 is the most affordable at $75,881. The 1988 trades most often (49 verified sales) and has held its value best, now worth 178% of its original MSRP.
Data: DriveIndex. 3 model years with at least 10 verified sales each, latest sale Sep 26, 2026. Methodology
Ranked across the 3 years with at least 10 verified sales. Years with fewer are in the table below but too thin to rank.
Porsche 911 Carrera Value by Model Year
| Year | Value | Vs. original MSRP | Verified sales | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 911 Carrera | $106,637 | 108% | 9 · too few to rank | 50 |
| 2015 911 Carrera | $76,219 | 90% | 17 | 10 |
| 2010 911 Carrera | $75,881 | 99% | 27 | 2 |
| 1988 911 Carrera | $91,360 | 178% | 49 | 4 |
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 year is appreciating?
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Best Porsche 911 Carrera Year: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best Porsche 911 Carrera year to buy?
There is no single best Porsche 911 Carrera year: the right one depends on your budget and what you want from the car. Across 102 verified sales, the 2010 is the most affordable at $75,881. The 1988 trades most often (49 verified sales) and has held its value best, now worth 178% 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 year is the cheapest?
The 2010 Porsche 911 Carrera is the most affordable year with enough verified sales to compare, currently valued at $75,881. The most valuable is the 1988, at $91,360.
Which Porsche 911 Carrera year holds its value best?
The 1988 Porsche 911 Carrera is now worth 178% of its original MSRP of $51,200, 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 worth?
Depending on the model year, a Porsche 911 Carrera is worth from $75,881 to $91,360 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 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.