At a glance
About this car
The 2003 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet carries Slate Grey Metallic paint over a Black supple leather interior. Its 3.6L H6 engine pairs with a six-speed manual transmission and rear-wheel drive, while the body includes a body-color removable hardtop and a double-lined power cabriolet top with a glass rear window.
Standard equipment covers the 3.6L DOHC horizontally opposed six with VarioCam Plus, Motronic ME 7.8 engine management, and a six-speed manual gearbox with hydraulic clutch. The chassis uses MacPherson strut front suspension with aluminum components, an independent multi-link rear suspension, and force-sensitive power rack-and-pinion steering. Braking comes from power four-wheel vented discs with cross-drilled rotors and ABS, supported by Porsche Stability Management.
Inside, the cabin features front bucket seats with power backrest adjustment and electric positioning, heated seats, power windows with one-touch operation, automatic climate control with carbon filter, cruise control, and a leather-wrapped three-spoke steering wheel with Porsche crest. Additional details include Litronic headlights with washers, 18-inch Carrera wheels with color-crest caps, Bose sound system, aluminum-look and leather shift knob and brake handle, and a CD compartment.
Price vs. market
Above Market $1,892 (5%) above the median of 82 comparable listings.
- This car
- $36,900
- Median asking
- $35,008
- Comparables
- 82 · 2001–2003
- Median mileage
- 64,003 mi (this car 60,916)
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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