2024's BEST BUYS
Owning a 911 has never been a more attainable dream, primarily thanks to the current low prices and easy availability of the 996. With the help of careful checks, you should be able to pick up a bargain, but get excited about a sub-£10,000 price tag and your new 996 could turn out to be an expensive headache.
“Prices of good base-model 996s have dropped to a level many of us in the industry didn't think we'd). “An early 3.4-litre 996 Carrera with a manual gearbox is a fabulous car. An example in excellent condition can currently be bought for the price buyers were paying for tatty Tiptronic-kitted Carreras twelve months ago.” In the long-term, he predicts values will rise, making now the perfect time to buy. “The 996 and 997 Carrera lines experienced a significant degree of price adjustment in 2023. I don't think anyone buying either of these cars today should expect to make a fortune come resale, but the relatively low cost of 911 ownership is certainly proving attractive as 2024 draws near.”
