At a glance
About this car
The 2000 Porsche 911 Carrera convertible pairs its signature 3.4L H6 engine with a six-speed manual transmission and rear-wheel drive. Finished in silver, this example has covered 98,650 miles and arrives with a separate hard top that allows the car to be enjoyed as either an open convertible or a closed coupe.
Inside, the cabin features leather seats along with power driver and passenger seats, heated front seats, and automatic climate control. Additional equipment includes a navigation system, cassette player, CD player, cruise control, remote keyless entry, power windows, power door locks, and rain-sensing wipers.
Further safety and convenience items comprise 4-wheel ABS, stability control, traction control, a limited-slip differential, alarm, front fog lights, rear defogger, tinted glass, aluminum alloy wheels, power side mirrors, heated side mirrors, rear spoiler, and headlight cleaners.
Price vs. market
Strong Value $8,000 (27%) below the median of 74 comparable listings.
- This car
- $21,995
- Median asking
- $29,995
- Comparables
- 74 · 1999–2002
- Median mileage
- 70,295 mi (this car 98,650)
Compared with other active listings of the same model (model years ±2) on Exotics Group. These are dealers' asking prices, not sale prices, and condition, options, mileage and history are not adjusted for.
About the Porsche 911 Carrera 996
- Production
- 1997–2004
- Cylinders
- 6
- Powertrain
- Combustion
The Porsche 911 Carrera 996, produced from 1997 to 2006, marks the fifth generation of the iconic 911 lineup and was a significant shift for the model with its water-cooled engine, departing from the traditional air-cooled design. Approximately 175,000 units were produced worldwide across various trims, making it one of the more accessible generations for collectors, though specific variants remain rare. The base Carrera featured a 3.4-liter flat-six engine, later upgraded to 3.6 liters, delivering between 296 and 320 horsepower depending on the model year. Performance highlights include a 0-60 mph time of around 5 seconds for the Carrera and a top speed nearing 174 mph.
For exotic car collectors, the 996 offers intrigue with limited editions like the Carrera 4S and the 40th Anniversary Edition (2004), which are sought after for their unique styling and performance tweaks. While initially less favored due to its design changes, the 996 has seen rising value in recent years, particularly for well-maintained, low-mileage examples and rare variants like the GT3. Its historical significance lies in bridging Porsche’s classic era with modern engineering, making it a pivotal model in the 911’s evolution.
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