Frequently asked questions

Porsche 911 Carrera 4S (996)

Common questions about the Porsche 911 Carrera 4S (996), with answers built from 1 verified sold transactions over the trailing 90 days. Data current as of .

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  1. 01.What is the average price of a Porsche 911 Carrera 4S (996)?

    As of June 3, 2026, the average Porsche 911 Carrera 4S (996) sold for $33,500 across 1 verified sales over the trailing 90 days, per PorscheStats. Prices ranged from $33,500 to $33,500.

  2. 02.What is the median sold price for a Porsche 911 Carrera 4S (996)?

    The median sold price for a Porsche 911 Carrera 4S (996) over the trailing 90 days is $33,500, with the broader range spanning $33,500 to $33,500, as of June 3, 2026. The median is typically a better reference than the mean for a single representative example because it is less sensitive to a small number of outlier sales.

  3. 03.How many Porsche 911 Carrera 4S (996)s have sold in the last 90 days?

    1 verified Porsche 911 Carrera 4S (996) sales have been recorded by PorscheStats across major auction and dealer sources (Bring a Trailer, Cars and Bids, Classic.com, PCarMarket, Cars.com) over the trailing 90 days ending June 3, 2026.

  4. 04.What is the price range for a Porsche 911 Carrera 4S (996)?

    Over the trailing 90 days, Porsche 911 Carrera 4S (996) sold prices ranged from $33,500 to $33,500, with an average of $33,500 and a median of $33,500, as of June 3, 2026. The range reflects differences in mileage, options, condition, and color.

  5. 05.What is the typical mileage on a Porsche 911 Carrera 4S (996)?

    The average mileage on Porsche 911 Carrera 4S (996)s sold over the trailing 90 days is 103,500 mi, as of June 3, 2026. GT-class Porsches typically show lower mileage than base or Carrera trims because owners often track or store them rather than drive them daily.

  6. 06.How does the Porsche 911 Carrera 4S (996) compare to the Porsche 911 Carrera 4S (993) in price?

    Over the trailing 90 days, the Porsche 911 Carrera 4S (996) averaged $33,500 while the prior-generation Porsche 911 Carrera 4S (993) averaged $191,500 — the 996 sells for less of roughly $158,000 (-82.5% under), as of June 3, 2026. Generation differences typically reflect production rarity, mechanical changes, and shifting collector demand.

  7. 07.Are Porsche 911 Carrera 4S (996)s mostly manual or PDK?

    Of recent Porsche 911 Carrera 4S (996) sales tracked by PorscheStats, roughly 92% are manual and 8% are PDK. Manual examples tend to command a premium in the GT class because of scarcity and enthusiast demand; PDK examples are generally faster on the stopwatch and lower-effort in traffic.

  8. 08.Where can I find a Porsche 911 Carrera 4S (996) for sale?

    Porsche 911 Carrera 4S (996)s sell primarily through Bring a Trailer, Cars and Bids, PCarMarket, Classic.com, and select Porsche specialist dealers. PorscheStats aggregates verified sold transactions across all of those sources daily so you can see what comparable cars are actually fetching, not just asking prices.

  9. 09.What should I look for when buying a Porsche 911 Carrera 4S (996)?

    For a Porsche 911 Carrera 4S (996), prioritize: complete Porsche service history (especially IMS, RMS, and AOS work where applicable); a thorough PPI by a Porsche specialist; original factory build sheet to verify options; clean Carfax/AutoCheck; condition of consumables (tires, brakes, suspension bushings); and verification that any modifications are reversible and well-documented.

  10. 10.What options affect resale value most on a Porsche 911 Carrera 4S (996)?

    Across the Porsche market, the options with the most consistent resale impact are Paint to Sample (PTS) and rare factory colors, carbon ceramic brakes (PCCB), lightweight bucket seats (full carbon or pole-position seats on GT cars), front axle lift (very valuable on GT-class cars), Sport Chrono / weissach package where offered, and full leather extended interiors. Documented factory build with the window sticker is often as important as any single option — provenance can move a sale by tens of thousands of dollars on rare configurations.

  11. 11.Are 911 Carrera 4Ss reliable?

    The 996 Carrera 4S is broadly reliable when maintained on Porsche's recommended service intervals. Older air-cooled and early water-cooled flat-sixes (993, 996, 997.1) have well-documented model-specific weak points; later cars (991, 992, 982) are generally more robust. As always, a Porsche-specialist PPI and full service history are non-negotiable.