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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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Focus

Weighs every axis evenly. Changes the weighting, not the numbers.

▲ 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)

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AgeGenerationPrice rangeMin. DownAvailability
2y992S$1,400k – S$999kS$560kLow
3y992S$908k – S$789kS$340kHigh
4y992S$881k – S$590kS$315kHigh
5y992S$769k – S$520kS$252kHigh
6y992S$507k – S$448kS$180kMedium
7y991S$440k – S$420kS$170kMedium
8y991S$521k – S$454kS$184kLow
9y991S$428k – S$418kS$171kLow
Generation
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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

SAFE BETS — Strong brand + strong resale. Lowest-anxiety pick.HIDDEN GEMS — Market values these higher than the brand reputation suggests — buyers know something the composite doesn't.BARGAIN BUYS — Well-built but depreciates fast — buy cheap, don't resell soon.HIGH RISK — Soft on both axes — proceed with care.SAFE BETSHIDDEN GEMSBARGAIN BUYSHIGH RISK4 seriesM4720sVantage911brand reliability →holds value →45802090

Porsche 911

this model

Brand reliability

75(+20 vs median 55)

Resale strength

68(+9 vs median 59)

Asking price falls ~10.5% per year

SAFE BETSStrong on both axes — reputation + resale agree.
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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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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Generation

991 (2011-2019) · Reg 2013–2019

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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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Generation

997 (2004-2012) · Reg 2005–2012

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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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Generation

996 (1997-2004) · Reg 1999–2004

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Asking
S$184k–219k
Median
S$206k
Decay
No widely-documented gen-defining issue at the level we curate for. Let condition + service book decide; the disclosure below has the deeper advice.

Trims in this generation

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Generation

993 (1993-1998) · Reg 1995–1998

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Asking
S$74k–298k
Median
S$188k
Decay
No widely-documented gen-defining issue at the level we curate for. Let condition + service book decide; the disclosure below has the deeper advice.

Trims in this generation

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Generation

964 (1989-1994) · Reg 1990–1994

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Asking
S$228k–285k
Median
S$268k
Decay
No widely-documented gen-defining issue at the level we curate for. Let condition + service book decide; the disclosure below has the deeper advice.

Trims in this generation

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Generation

930 (1975-1989) · Reg 1982–1989

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Asking
S$258k–338k
Median
S$338k
Decay
No widely-documented gen-defining issue at the level we curate for. Let condition + service book decide; the disclosure below has the deeper advice.

Trims in this generation

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Generation

Generation unknown · Reg 1971–1975

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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.

No widely-documented gen-defining issue at the level we curate for. Let condition + service book decide; the disclosure below has the deeper advice.

Trims in this generation

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Common 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.