Dream sports car4 seats
—MPG · EPA
—Safety · NHTSA
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—Recalls · NHTSA
About the Porsche 911
A legendary sports car: fast, precise and fun on every drive. Still usable every day with a small back seat.
Precise, fast and exciting, yet calm when you just cruise. The back seats are tiny.
Tip: Options can add a lot to the price. Certified used ones keep a warranty.
Why people buy it
The dream sports carThrilling to drive, every single time.
Built wellStrong reliability for a sports car.
Holds its valueMany 911s keep their value well.
Usable every dayComfortable enough to drive daily.
Is it right for you?
✓ you love driving✓ it’s a dream purchase✓ you rarely carry passengers
✕ you need back seats for people✕ you want low insurance and tires costs✕ options matter: prices change a lot by option
Which version to get
2020–2026 versions, simplified · check at the dealer
Carrera · Carrera T · Plenty fast and the best value.Best value
Carrera S · 4S · GTS · Targa · More power or all-wheel drive.
Turbo · GT3 · Extreme speed. Very expensive.
Buying used: which years
2020–2026Newest generation. 2025 updates added a hybrid GTS.
2015–2019Older generation, still great. Get a Porsche pre-purchase inspection.
Questions to ask the dealer
- Which options does it have? (they change the price a lot)
- Can a Porsche shop inspect it before I buy?
- Which trim is it, exactly?
- Any open recalls, and were they fixed?
- Can I see the service records?
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Prices, payments and out-the-door totals are Carvessa estimates, not offers; check with the dealer. MPG from EPA (fueleconomy.gov) and safety stars and recalls from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-07, for 2020 and newer (older years: check nhtsa.gov/recalls with the VIN). Car photo: Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0 (background removed).