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Porsche 911 997.2 Carrera GTS

CoupeManualUnder 40k miles
Score0
Excellent
Median value£98,300
1m +12.30%
1y forecast
£120,300

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You'll soon realise that the same budget can buy very different 911s

2004–2008

Porsche 911 997.1 Turbo

CoupeManualUnder 60k miles
0-60mph3.9s
Power480bhp
Torque620Nm
Market values£87,900–£110,000
2019–2023

Porsche 911 992.1 Carrera S

CoupeAutomatic (PDK)10k-40k miles
0-60mph3.7s
Power444bhp
Torque530Nm
Market values£81,000–£95,000

The newer car looks like the obvious choice

It's faster, newer and no longer carrying the steepest part of its early depreciation

2010–2012

Porsche 911 997.2 Carrera GTS

CoupeManualUnder 30k miles
0-60mph4.4s
Power408bhp
Torque420Nm
Market values£98,300–£99,000

But would you choose differently if you understood what the market really values?

2004–2008

Porsche 911 997.1 Turbo

CoupeManualUnder 60k miles
Score0
Good
Median value£87,900
1m +2.70%
1y forecast
£105,600
Estimated UK production
300—450 Units
Key facts
  • Last 911 Turbo with the Mezger-derived engine
  • First production petrol engine to use variable turbine geometry (VTG)
  • Last manual 911 Turbo
Community sentiment analysis
A cult favourite among Porsche enthusiasts. Recent discussions continue to highlight the Mezger engine, manual gearbox and compact dimensions as the car's defining strengths. While maintenance costs and age-related issues are increasingly discussed, its combination of performance, analogue character and engineering heritage remains highly regarded.
2019–2023

Porsche 911 992.1 Carrera S

CoupeAutomatic (PDK)10k-40k miles
Score0
Risky
Median value£81,000
1m -8.30%
1y forecast
£76,100
Estimated UK production
2,200—2,800 Units
Key facts
  • High production relative to earlier generations
  • Electric steering lacks the hydraulic feel enthusiasts tend to value
  • More GT than sports car
Community sentiment analysis
Highly capable, but increasingly divisive among enthusiasts. The 992.1 is praised for its performance, refinement and everyday usability, but discussions increasingly contrast its larger dimensions, electronic steering and greater complexity with the more analogue character of earlier 911s. Enthusiast interest remains high, although emotional attachment is less universal.
2010–2012

Porsche 911 997.2 Carrera GTS

CoupeManualUnder 30k miles
Score0
Excellent
Median value£98,300
1m +12.30%
1y forecast
£120,300
Estimated UK production
~95 Units
Key facts
  • The first 911 to wear the GTS badge
  • The last 911 with hydraulic steering
  • The only wide-body rear wheel drive variant of this generation
Community sentiment analysis
Widely regarded as one of the sweet spots of modern 911s. Enthusiasts consistently praise its widebody proportions, naturally aspirated 3.8-litre engine and relatively compact dimensions. Recent discussions continue to describe the manual GTS as a particularly desirable driver's car, with strong interest in clean, original examples.

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