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Cars / Porsche / 911 CarreraLive
2005 Porsche 911 Carrera

✦ Shifty Estimate

$41,300

7.7% · 12 mo
High confidence$26K to $51K
12 months median
$42K
Sales, 12 months
33
For sale now
7
Original MSRP
$70,000 · ▼ 41% since

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Chassis 997.1

2005 Porsche 911 Carrera

2005 to 2008 · Coupe

Price history

$20k$40k$60kAug 202320252026✦ SHIFTY ESTIMATE TODAY $41k
Sold Bid, not sold
53 sales · 8 unsoldmedian $42kupdated Aug 2026

Recent sales

54 sales

For sale now

7 listings
  • 2005 · Silver · 53,212 mi · Jet Chevrolet$49,991
  • 2007 · Green · 55,949 mi · Porsche Wichita$64,593
  • 2006 · Dark Teal Metallic · 37,807 mi · Barrett Auto Gallery$39,977
  • 2005 · Arctic Silver Metallic · 53,257 mi · Plaza Motors$49,900
  • 2005 · Arctic Silver Metallic · 110,563 mi · Milford Automall Sales & Service$29,999
  • 2007 · Arctic Silver Metallic · 49,924 mi · European Automobile Company$46,800
  • 2007 · [A1] Black · 73,287 mi · Auto Park Dallas$39,995

Specifications

Engine
Flat-6, 3.6L
Power
325 hp
Torque
273 lb-ft
0 to 60
4.8s
Top speed
177 mph
Transmission
Manual
Drivetrain
RWD
Curb weight
3,042 lb
Original MSRP
$70,000
Designer
Grant Larson

Common questions

How much does a Porsche 911 Carrera cost?

A 2005 Porsche 911 Carrera cost $70,000 new. Over the past 12 months, 33 have sold publicly at a median of $42,000. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $41,300. Cars have changed hands anywhere from $26,000 to $51,000, depending on mileage, color, and history.

What is a 2005 Porsche 911 Carrera worth today?

The Shifty Estimate is $41,300, up 7.7% over the past 12 months. Confidence is high: 33 public sales in a year gives a firm read.

Is a Porsche 911 Carrera a good investment?

It has depreciated 41% against its $70,000 list price. Values are up 7.7% over the past 12 months. The caution is spread, not direction: across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $13,400 to $74,997, and mileage explains most of that.

What has a Porsche 911 Carrera sold for at auction?

The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:

  • $37,750Jul 31, 2026Guards Red · 88,000 mi
  • $44,000Jun 16, 2026Seal Grey Metallic · 43,000 mi
  • $30,911Jun 2, 2026Carrara White · 59,000 mi

The 997 Carrera marked Porsche's return to more distinctive 911 styling after the controversial 996 generation. Grant Larson's design restored classic round headlights while introducing modern proportions that collectors now recognize as perfectly balanced. The 3.6-liter flat-six produced 325 horsepower with the characteristically sweet sound that made the 997 generation so beloved. Most importantly, this was the last base Carrera available with a proper six-speed manual transmission as standard equipment. The $70,000 original MSRP now seems almost quaint, and well-maintained examples have become increasingly sought after as entry points into serious 911 collecting. The 997's combination of modern reliability, classic aesthetics, and pure driving engagement has created a strong collector following. Manual transmission cars command premiums, particularly in desirable colors like Guards Red or GT Silver.