Guides

Porsche 911 guides

Short guides for people comparing a used 911. They answer a question, then link to the cars. The generation pages are where you shop. These pages are not another set of listings.

Last updated October 26, 2026. Price tables inside the guides are asking prices, read when the page is rendered.

Market and value

How much does a used Porsche 911 cost?
A generation-by-generation look at what 911s are listed for right now, including GT3 RS and Turbo S. Every dollar figure on this page is an asking price from a live Hyper Velox listing.
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Porsche 911 GT3 RS prices, by generation
What a GT3 RS is listed for, split by the generation on the car. These are asking prices, not prices cars have sold for.
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Comparisons

Porsche 996 vs 997: which used 911 to buy
A practical comparison of the 996 and 997: engines, the IMS bearing, bore scoring, and what each sub-generation is listed for today.
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Generation guides

Porsche 996 years to avoid
The useful question is which engine is in the car, not a single model year to refuse. Here is how the 996 splits, and what to ask a seller to prove.
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Inspection and issues

Porsche 911 pre-purchase inspection checklist
What to have a specialist check before you buy a 911, with extra steps for air-cooled cars, the 996 and 997, open tops, and auctions.
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Browse the cars

Each link opens the current listings for that generation or trim.