Porsche 911
Six generations on sale. The 993 is the value pick; the 992 leads on resale; the 996 is the bargain-hunt target.
Model strength
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▲ 2 axes vary by variant (price, running cost) — see variant pages.
Price by age
What does a car this age cost?
Generation timeline (aligned to chart)
| Age | Generation | Price range | Min. Down | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2y | 992 | S$1,400k – S$999k | S$560k | Low |
| 3y | 992 | S$908k – S$789k | S$340k | High |
| 4y | 992 | S$881k – S$590k | S$315k | High |
| 5y | 992 | S$769k – S$520k | S$252k | High |
| 6y | 992 | S$507k – S$448k | S$180k | Medium |
| 7y | 991 | S$440k – S$420k | S$170k | Medium |
| 8y | 991 | S$521k – S$454k | S$184k | Low |
| 9y | 991 | S$428k – S$418k | S$171k | Low |
- Generation
- Tap a generation (↓) to jump to its full breakdown below; the colour maps back to the timeline strip + legend above.
- Price range
- P75 → P25 of asking — the middle half of listings at that age sits inside this band. Outliers above and below excluded.
- Down payment
- MAS Notice 642 LTV cap applied to the age's median asking: 30% when OMV is up to S$20k, 40% above. Max loan tenure 7 years. Rows marked * mix both OMV buckets — we display the conservative 40% figure so the quote never under-states what a luxury-OMV listing at that age would actually require.
- Availability
- High when this age's listing share is ≥1.5× the model's uniform expectation, low when ≤0.6×, medium otherwise. Model-relative, so an evenly-spread model lands all-medium.
Positioning vs segment
Where does Porsche 911 sit?
5 scoreable luxury coupes · 16 more in segment lack enough listings to score
Porsche 911
this modelBrand reliability
75(+20 vs median 55)
Resale strength
68(+9 vs median 59)
Asking price falls ~10.5% per year
- Brand reliability
- Consumer-survey composite — JD Power · WhatCar · Consumer Reports. Same score for every variant of a given make.
- Resale strength
- 100 − 3× annualised tangible-decay (COE-stripped). Fitted from each variant's asking-price-by-age regression then averaged at model level.
- Peer set
- Every same-segment model with ≥5 active PARF listings whose variants fit a depreciation curve. Practicality isn't plotted — it's a body-shape constant within the segment, so it would be the same for every dot.
- Quadrants
- The crosshair marks the segment median on each axis. Top-right (Safe Bets) is strong on both; top-left (Hidden Gems) holds value above what the brand reputation suggests; bottom-right (Bargain Buys) is well-built but depreciates fast — buy cheap; bottom-left (High Risk) is soft on both.
Generation
992 (2018-present) · Reg 2020–2024
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Generation
992 (2018-present) · Reg 2020–2024
Verdict
One of the most reliable high-performance sports cars in production — TÜV defect rates are among the best in class and there is no equivalent to the 997's IMS / bore-scoring story. The two specific paperwork items: 2019-2020 build cars had an engine-mount water-sealing recall (engine pulled to fix) and a windscreen-bonding issue (water in footwell) — both addressed under warranty but verify completion. PCM 5.0 infotainment freezes / restarts are software-side and fixable. Interior creaks are the only consistent failure pattern.
- Asking
- S$548k–881k
- Median
- S$779k
- Decay
- 5.8%/yr
What's good
- Post-2021 build with no outstanding recall paperwork — sidesteps the 2019-2020 engine-mount + windscreen bonding issues entirely. Combined with the platform's broader TÜV-leading reliability profile, this is one of the highest-confidence modern sports-car picks.
- 2019-2020 car with documented engine-mount + windscreen recall work closed — both issues are repairable; closed paperwork converts the headline early-build concerns to non-issues. Verify both via VIN check at Porsche.
What to watch
- 2019-2020 build with vague recall history — the engine-mount water-seal recall is an engine-out job at the dealer; walking away from a car without closed paperwork is the rational default when so many alternatives exist. Windscreen-bonding is the second check.
- PCM 5.0 infotainment crashes / driver-profile not restoring — software-fixable but a recurring symptom may indicate hardware-side fault. Dealer software refresh first, hardware-replacement quote second — not a deal-breaker but a paperwork question.
Trims in this generation
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17 trimsGT3 4.0A PDK
Hero31/100~−S$101k/yrGT3 Touring 4.0A PDK
46/100~−S$101k/yrCarrera S Coupe 3.0A PDK
31/100~−S$101k/yrTurbo S Coupe 3.8A PDK
21/100~−S$101k/yrCarrera Coupe 3.0A PDK
33/100−S$34k/yrCarrera S Cabriolet 3.0A PDK
40/100~−S$101k/yrGT3 RS
33/100~−S$101k/yrCarrera GTS 3.0A PDK
38/100~−S$101k/yrCarrera Cabriolet 3.0A PDK
20/100~−S$101k/yrCarrera GTS Cabriolet 3.0A PDK
41/100~−S$101k/yrTarga 4
25/100~−S$101k/yrSport Classic
31/100~−S$101k/yrCarrera 4 GTS 3.0A PDK
27/100~−S$101k/yrTurbo S Cabriolet 3.8A PDK
39/100~−S$101k/yrCoupe 3.0A Dakar
40/100~−S$101k/yrCarrera 4 Coupe 3.0A PDK
34/100~−S$101k/yrTarga 4S PDK
31/100~−S$101k/yr
Generation
991 (2011-2019) · Reg 2013–2019
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Generation
991 (2011-2019) · Reg 2013–2019
Verdict
The 9A1 engine cleanly broke from the M96/M97 IMS + bore-scoring saga — the 991 is widely considered the most reliable 911 generation up to that point. 991.1 (2011-2015) NA 3.4/3.8L; 991.2 (2016-2019) introduced the twin-turbo 3.0L. Specific paperwork checks: WC-43 service campaign on early 2012 builds (8 changeover valves replaced for moisture-ingress corrosion); engine-mount updates (common failure); 991.1 PDK output seals; 991.2 intercooler water buildup in humid/rainy climates (SG-relevant). Walking-pace PDK behaviour can be a sign of PDK service due — a S$20k+ replacement.
- Asking
- S$388k–479k
- Median
- S$418k
- Decay
- —
What's good
- 991.2 (2016-2019) twin-turbo with documented PCM 4.0 + recall paperwork — PCM 4.0 (facelift) is the materially better infotainment; the 991.2 also benefits from updated engine mounts + PDK refinement. The cleanest 991 era to buy.
- 991.1 with the WC-43 campaign closed + engine mounts replaced — both items are real Porsche-issued service work. Closed paperwork converts the gen's headline launch-window concerns to non-issues.
What to watch
- PDK shifting jerky / hesitant on test drive — PDK replacement is north of S$30k locally; smaller issues (output seal, S$1.5-2k) escalate fast if ignored. Service paperwork + smooth shifts cold + warm are the diagnostic.
- 991.2 with no intercooler-drain service in humid SG climate — intercooler water buildup is a documented failure mode in wet climates. Original drains were less than effective; ask if an upgraded drain mod or recent intercooler cleaning was done.
Trims in this generation
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15 trimsCarrera S Coupe 3.0A PDK
Hero31/100~−S$2k/yrGT3 4.0A PDK
31/100~−S$2k/yrCarrera Coupe 3.0A PDK
33/100~−S$2k/yrTurbo S Coupe 3.8A PDK
21/100~−S$2k/yrCarrera GTS 3.0A PDK
38/100~−S$2k/yrCarrera 4S Cabriolet 3.8A PDK
17/100~−S$2k/yrCarrera 3.0A PDK
23/100~−S$2k/yrCarrera 4 Cabriolet 3.4A PDK
—~−S$2k/yrGT3 RS 4.0A PDK
33/100~−S$2k/yrCarrera Cabriolet 3.0A PDK
20/100~−S$2k/yrCarrera 4 GTS
27/100~−S$2k/yrCarrera 4S 3.0A PDK
18/100~−S$2k/yrGT3 Touring 4.0M
46/100~−S$2k/yrCarrera 4 Coupe 3.0A PDK
34/100~−S$2k/yrTarga 4S PDK
31/100~−S$2k/yr
Generation
997 (2004-2012) · Reg 2005–2012
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Generation
997 (2004-2012) · Reg 2005–2012
Verdict
The 997.2 (post-2009) DFI engine eliminated both the IMS bearing and the bore-scoring story — the durable pick of the gen. The 997.1 (2005-2008) Carrera S 3.8L M97 is the bore-scoring poster child; demand a borescope inspection before money changes hands. GT3 / GT2 / Turbo run the Mezger engine and are immune to both faults.
- Asking
- S$168k–280k
- Median
- S$230k
- Decay
- —
What's good
- 997.2 (2009-2012) Carrera / Carrera S — DFI engine — eliminates the IMS bearing entirely and the redesigned liners ended the bore-scoring saga. The cleanest entry point into 997 ownership and the highest-confidence engine on the chassis.
- GT3 / GT2 / Turbo on the Mezger engine — flat-six derived from the GT1 race programme; no IMS, no bore-scoring liner. The values reflect this but the mechanical risk profile is fundamentally different from a 997.1 Carrera.
What to watch
- 997.1 Carrera S (3.8L M97) without a recent borescope inspection — the engine most associated with bore scoring; a darkened left tailpipe or persistent idle tick is the audit point. Budget S$15-25k for a top-end rebuild if scoring is confirmed; walk if the seller won't allow the borescope.
- MY 2005 Carrera (M96) without documented IMS bearing replacement — the affected single-row bearing year; the LN Engineering retrofit is the canonical fix. Most surviving cars have had the work done but it's a paper-trail question, not an assumption.
Trims in this generation
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20 trimsCarrera S Coupe 3.8A PDK
31/100—/yrC4S Coupe Tip
31/100—/yrCarrera Coupe 3.6A PDK
Hero33/100—/yrCarrera Cabriolet 3.6A PDK
20/100—/yrTarga 4S Tip
31/100—/yrC4 Coupe Tip
34/100—/yrC4S Cabriolet Tip
17/100—/yrTurbo Coupe 3.6A Tip
23/100—/yrTurbo S Coupe 3.8A
21/100—/yrCarrera S Cabriolet 3.8A PDK
40/100—/yrTurbo Cabriolet Tip
19/100—/yrS Coupe Tip
40/100—/yrCarrera GTS Coupe 3.8A PDK
21/100—/yrTurbo
31/100—/yrCarrera GTS Cabriolet 3.8A PDK
41/100—/yrTarga 4 Tip
25/100—/yrC4 Cabriolet Tip
——/yrGT3 3.6M
31/100—/yrCabriolet Tip
30/100—/yrCarrera 3.6A
23/100—/yr
Generation
996 (1997-2004) · Reg 1999–2004
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Generation
996 (1997-2004) · Reg 1999–2004
- Asking
- S$184k–219k
- Median
- S$206k
- Decay
- —
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Generation
993 (1993-1998) · Reg 1995–1998
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Generation
993 (1993-1998) · Reg 1995–1998
- Asking
- S$74k–298k
- Median
- S$188k
- Decay
- —
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Generation
964 (1989-1994) · Reg 1990–1994
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Generation
964 (1989-1994) · Reg 1990–1994
- Asking
- S$228k–285k
- Median
- S$268k
- Decay
- —
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Generation
930 (1975-1989) · Reg 1982–1989
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Generation
930 (1975-1989) · Reg 1982–1989
- Asking
- S$258k–338k
- Median
- S$338k
- Decay
- —
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Generation
Generation unknown · Reg 1971–1975
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Generation
Generation unknown · Reg 1971–1975
- Asking
- S$399k–399k
- Median
- S$399k
- Decay
- —
These cars don't carry a manufacture year, or we haven't mapped this model's generations yet. The buying advice below treats them as one mixed group — take it with a pinch of salt.
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2 trimsCommon questions about the Porsche 911
- How much does a used Porsche 911 cost in Singapore?
- Most used Porsche 911 on the market are around 6 years old, asking roughly S$448k–S$507k (typically about S$450k). That's the age with the widest choice — and the most sellers competing, so it's where you'll have the most room to bargain.
- How much does a used Porsche 911 depreciate per year?
- A used Porsche 911 drops fastest in its early years, then eases off from around 4 years old to roughly 10% a year — so that's the sweet spot to buy into, letting someone else absorb the steep early depreciation.
- Is the Porsche 911 reliable?
- In our read, the Porsche 911 scores 75 out of 100 on brand reliability. That still varies by generation and how the individual car was looked after, so always check the service history before you commit.
- What should I expect to pay for a used Porsche 911 with a given mileage?
- It depends on the exact variant, age and mileage — a higher-mileage car should ask less. Use the price modeller on this page to get a fair-price range for a specific age and mileage, so you know what to offer.
- Where do these Porsche 911 figures come from?
- They're worked out from current used-Porsche 911 listings in Singapore — asking prices, mileage and registration years — not past transaction prices. We refresh them regularly, and we flag thin data rather than guess.