Chassis 996.1

Porsche 911 Carrera

1998 to 2001 · Coupe

A 1998 Porsche 911 Carrera cost $65,000 new. Over the past 12 months, 78 have sold publicly at a median of $28,575. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $37,800. Across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $4,600 to $179,900, depending on mileage, color, and history.

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Shifty Estimate
$37,800
High confidence · $19K to $43K
Down 1.4% over 12 months
Median · 12 mo
$28,575
Sales · 12 mo
78
For sale now
3
Original MSRP
$65,000Down 42% since new

The market

Every recorded 1998 Porsche 911 Carrera sale, by date and price
Oct 2026 · Car & Classic
$19,002 · 84,516 mi · blue
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$50k$100k$150kNov 20252026SHIFTY ESTIMATE $38k
Sold Bid to, not sold
75 sales · 15 unsoldmedian $29kupdated Oct 2026

Community

Latest results

The newest 1998 Porsche 911 Carrera sales with photographs
1998 Porsche 911 Carrera, sold Oct 2026

Sold $36,000

1999 · Arctic Silver Metallic · 19,000 mi
Oct 20, 2026 · Bring a Trailer
1998 Porsche 911 Carrera, sold Oct 2026

Sold $17,750

1999 · Arctic Silver Metallic · 97,000 mi
Oct 13, 2026 · Bring a Trailer
1998 Porsche 911 Carrera, sold Sep 2026

Sold $19,500

1999 · Black (741)
Sep 29, 2026 · Bring a Trailer
1998 Porsche 911 Carrera, sold Sep 2026

Sold $27,937

€24,500
1999 · blue · 97,935 mi
Sep 27, 2026 · Car & Classic
Euro-zone sales of this model ran 2% below US sales over 3 years.
1998 Porsche 911 Carrera, sold Sep 2026

Sold $19,385

€17,000
2001 · black · 137,114 mi
Sep 27, 2026 · Car & Classic
Euro-zone sales of this model ran 2% below US sales over 3 years.
1998 Porsche 911 Carrera, sold Sep 2026

Sold $90,000

1998 · Ocean Blue Metallic · 42,000 mi
Sep 22, 2026 · Bring a Trailer

Every 996.1

Sold prices, last 12 months · Oct 30, 2026
Every 996.1. Sold prices, last 12 months · Oct 30, 2026
Carrera1998 to 2001Carrera 4S Coupe 6-Speed2000 to 2005Carrera 41999 to 2001Carrera 4 Cabriolet1999 to 2001Carrera Cabriolet1999 to 2001GT31999 to 2005GT22001 to 2005Coupe Turbo X-502002 to 2005GT3 Cup2004 to 2005
Shifty Estimate$37,800$51,900$32,600$29,000$31,300$109,700$222,300$127,000Low confidence$67,200Low confidence
Sold median$28,57578 sales$49,50048 sales$30,25022 sales$24,20033 sales$26,45891 sales$110,28812 sales$196,63911 salesToo few sales to call1 saleNo sale
12-month moveDown 1.4%Up 4.5%Up 4.8%Down 0.8%Up 14.3%Up 28.6%Too few sales to callToo few sales to callToo few sales to call
For sale3NoneNoneNoneNoneNone3NoneNone

Also on file, with no sale or listing yet: Turbo Cabriolet.

Specifications

Engine
Flat-6, 3.4L
Power
300 hp
Torque
258 lb-ft
0 to 60
5 s
Top speed
174 mph
Transmission
Manual
Drivetrain
RWD
Curb weight
2,910 lb
Original MSRP
$65,000
Designer
Pinky Lai

Common questions

How much does a Porsche 911 Carrera cost?

A 1998 Porsche 911 Carrera cost $65,000 new. Over the past 12 months, 78 have sold publicly at a median of $28,575. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $37,800. Across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $4,600 to $179,900, depending on mileage, color, and history.

What is a 1998 Porsche 911 Carrera worth today?

The Shifty Estimate is $37,800, down 1.4% over the past 12 months. That sits above the $28,575 median of actual sales because the median counts every car that sold, including high-mileage examples, while the estimate describes a clean, low-mileage one bought today. Confidence is high: 78 public sales in a year gives a firm read.

Is a Porsche 911 Carrera a good investment?

It has depreciated 42% against its $65,000 list price. Values are down 1.4% over the past 12 months. The caution is spread, not direction: across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $4,600 to $179,900, and mileage explains most of that.

How many Porsche 911 Carrera have sold?

Shifty has 236 public sales of the Porsche 911 Carrera on file. The earliest was on Aug 11, 2023.

What has a Porsche 911 Carrera sold for at auction?

The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:

  • $19,002Oct 28, 2026blue · 84,516 mi
  • $36,000Oct 20, 2026Arctic Silver Metallic · 19,000 mi
  • $17,750Oct 13, 2026Arctic Silver Metallic · 97,000 mi

How many Porsche 911 Carrera are for sale right now?

Shifty tracks 3 listings of the Porsche 911 Carrera for sale right now.

About the 1998 Porsche 911 Carrera

The 996 Carrera marked Porsche's controversial transition from air-cooled to water-cooled engines, introducing modern reliability and emissions compliance to the 911 lineage. Pinky Lai's clean-sheet design abandoned decades of evolutionary styling for a more contemporary approach, featuring integrated bumpers and the infamous 'fried egg' headlights that divided enthusiasts. The 3.4-liter flat-six produced 300 horsepower, more than any previous naturally-aspirated 911, while improved refinement and build quality attracted new buyers to the brand. Early models suffered from intermediate shaft bearing failures and other teething issues, but later examples proved reliable. Once dismissed as the 'worst' 911, the 996 has undergone significant reappraisal as collectors recognize its historical importance and driving dynamics. Clean, well-maintained examples now represent the most affordable entry point into modern 911 ownership.

Sales and listings

Showing 20 of 294 on file

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