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Porsche 911 (996) Carrera

1997–2005

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  • 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

Porsche 911

Based on 93 verified auction results

HOLDAppreciatinghigh confidence

£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
DVLA quarterly data, last updated 2025 Q4. Licensed = currently taxed and on the road. SORN = registered as off-road (storage, restoration).

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
No damage or salvage declarations found in the titles and descriptions of the auction lots we track for this model. That's a good sign, not a guarantee — always commission a professional inspection and history check before buying.

Est. Annual Ownership Costs

  • Insurance (agreed value)£450
  • Maintenance£900
  • Storage£2,400
  • Depreciation— (appreciating)
  • Total annual cost£3,750
This car has historically appreciated — carrying cost is offset by value growth, not eroded by depreciation.

For sale now · 3 live

All live deals

Market 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

  • £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

  • £20,000

    Collecting Cars · 18 Jun 2026

  • £15,000

    the-market · 11 Jun 2026

  • £24,751

    Collecting Cars · 19 May 2026

  • £15,500

    Collecting Cars · 18 May 2026

Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.