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911 996 vs 991 compared
A live, side-by-side comparison of the Porsche 911 996 (1998–04) and 991 (2012–19): asking prices, how many are for sale, how fast they sell, and which holds value. Built from 6,687 listings, updated daily.
| 911 996 | 911 991 | |
|---|---|---|
| Years | 1998–04 | 2012–19 |
| Cooling | Water-cooled | Water-cooled |
| Median asking | $35,990 | $129,995 |
| Typical range | $27,000–$51,900 | $97,900–$179,988 |
| For sale now | 659 | 1,395 |
| Median days listed | 53 | 49 |
| Past year | -3% | +3% |
Carrera S spec & market, head to head
| 996 Carrera S | 991 Carrera S | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3.6L NA flat-6 | 3.8L NA / 3.0L twin-turbo flat-6 |
| Power | 315 hp | 400 hp |
| Torque | 273 lb-ft | 325 lb-ft |
| 0–60 mph | 4.9s | 4.1s |
| Top speed | 177 mph | 188 mph |
| Weight | ~3,020 lb | ~3,186 lb |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD / AWD |
| Transmission | 6-spd manual / Tiptronic S | 7-spd manual / PDK |
| Live market · updated 2026-08-01 | ||
| Median ask | — | $96,991 |
| For sale now | — | 249 |
| Median days listed | — | 38 |
| Value per 10k mi | -6.7% | -4.6% |
991 Carrera S: 991.2 (2017+) 3.0 twin-turbo made 420 hp.
Which should you buy?
The 996 is the more affordable way in at a median of $35,990, about $94,005 less than the 991 ($129,995). There are more 991s for sale (1,395 vs 659), so it is the easier one to shop. Over the past year, the 996 has moved -3% and the 991 +3%, so the 991 has held its value better recently.
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