Classic Porsche 911 buyer guides
Practical, model-specific guides for shoppers of the six 911 sweet spots — long-hood, impact-bumper, SC, 3.2 Carrera, 996, and 997.1.
Where 996 and 997.1 values are heading in 2026 — engines, IMS/bore-scoring risk, trim premiums, and how listings score against live market data.
A head-to-head look at the three sweet-spot 911s: character, cost of ownership, gearboxes, and the risks each hides.
Everything a 996 shopper needs to know about the intermediate shaft bearing — years affected, tell-tales, upgrade options.
The exact model-specific PPI checklist we run inside the AI Inspector — VIN, panels, undercarriage, engine bay, and interior.
Fair offer ranges, talking points grounded in the listing, and seller-ready responses so you walk away with the best deal.
The 10 mistakes that cost first-time 911 buyers thousands — and how to spot them before you wire a deposit.