Porsche 911 (996) Carrera
1997–2005
Lowest price
£8,400
Since 2020
Median price
£17,750
Since 2020 · n=93
Highest price
£32,750
Since 2020
Sold cars
93
All time
Sell-through
100%
Of 93 lots

Based on 93 verified auction results
£19,625
Market value · recent verified sales
+13.7%
12-month change
Hold or Wait
Appreciating but pace slowing. Patient buyers may find better entry.
Median sold price up 13.7% over the last 12 months. Hold if owned; chasing the trend at peak carries risk.
MSRP
—
Collectibility
3/10
Modest Demand
3-Year Forecast
£26,145
+33%
5-Year Forecast
£28,723
+46%
Market scores
61
Desirability
Moderate
55
Liquidity
Good
70
Resale Outlook
How many remain
See how many Porsche 911 remain on UK roads · 2025 Q4.
Licensed
111
Cars
SORN
116
Cars
Sourced from DVLA registration data via howmanyleft.co.uk. SORN = Statutory Off-Road Notification (registered but off-road).
Option premiums
What every option is worth.
Manual gearbox
+£6,433+36%138 with · 15 without · high confidence
Paint to Sample
+£6,410+36%3 with · 227 without · low confidence
Sunroof / glass roof
+£3,262+18%14 with · 216 without · high confidence
Hardtop included
−£1,253-7%9 with · 221 without · high confidence
Built ≤ 2002
−£1,216-7%149 with · 81 without · high confidence
Limited-slip diff
+£744+4%3 with · 227 without · low confidence
Premiums compare the median price of sales with each option against comparable sales without it, mined from verified auction listings. Prices are adjusted to the model's median mileage before comparing. Sales are pooled across markets on a relative-price basis, so exchange rates and market levels can't skew the split. Options interact in ways a one-at-a-time split can’t capture — treat each premium as directional rather than gospel.
Marque analyst note
The Porsche 911 996 Carrera sits at a median price of £19,625 in the UK market, up 13.7% over the past twelve months. This appreciation signals steady momentum, though the gain reflects gradual recovery rather than speculative demand.
The sample of 26 transactions in the last year provides a moderately reliable dataset across 93 total tracked sales. Transaction frequency remains consistent, indicating the model attracts regular buyer interest without acute scarcity or oversupply pressures.
With 175,262 production units, the 996 Carrera remains a high-volume generation, which limits its collectibility tier to modest demand despite the model's engineering credentials and enthusiast following. Desirability remains relatively high within its segment, but volume production constrains the kind of rarity premium seen in earlier 911 generations.
Typical transacted examples carry around 27,762 miles, suggesting buyers continue to seek lower-mileage, well-maintained examples rather than barn finds or project cars. This pattern reflects the model's appeal as a functional, accessible modern classic.
Base projections point to £26,145 within three years and £28,723 by the five-year mark, representing gains of 33% and 46% respectively from current levels. These forecasts assume sustained collector interest and the gradual transition of the 996 generation toward established classic status as vehicles age beyond fifteen years.
The current hold signal reflects a balanced outlook: the market is appreciating at a measured pace without obvious catalysts for sharp acceleration, making this an appropriate holding position for existing owners while new entrants may benefit from waiting for any seasonal softness before committing capital.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Current avg value£19,625
- Annual appr. rate+13.7%/yr
UK Park (DVLA)
- Still licensed111
- SORN'd (off-road)116
- Total in DVLA records227
- % of production0.1%
- All Porsche 911s4,427
Vehicle History Signals
- Auction lots tracked233
- Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
- No damage declared233 (100.0%)
- Units built175,262
- Still registered in the UK227 (0.1%)
- Not on UK roads (other markets, lost or scrapped)175,035
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)£450
- Maintenance£900
- Storage£2,400
- Depreciation— (appreciating)
- Total annual cost£3,750
For sale now · 3 live
All live dealsMarket Liquidity
- Active Listings2
- Sales Last 12 Months26
- Sell-Through28%
Market Snapshot
- Active Listings2
- Avg Sale Price£18,515
- Avg Mileage at Sale27,762 mi
- Recent Price Range£8,400 – £32,750
- Total Sales Tracked93
Recent sales
Showing latest 20£22,350
Collecting Cars · 16 Aug 2026
£18,250
Collecting Cars · 14 Aug 2026
manual
£18,500
Collecting Cars · 13 Aug 2026
£24,305
Collecting Cars · 9 Aug 2026
£14,250
Collecting Cars · 28 Jul 2026
£23,250
Collecting Cars · 22 Jul 2026
manual
£20,000
Collecting Cars · 18 Jun 2026
manual
£15,000
the-market · 11 Jun 2026
£24,751
Collecting Cars · 19 May 2026
manual
£15,500
Collecting Cars · 18 May 2026
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.


