At a glance
About this car
The 2005 Porsche 911 Carrera is a rear-wheel-drive coupe finished in Basalt Black Metallic with a black leather interior. Powered by a 3.6L H6 engine paired with a 5-speed Tiptronic automatic transmission, this example shows 35,000 miles. It rides on 19-inch Carrera Classic wheels and includes the Sport Chrono Package with analog/digital chronometer and sport button.
Factory-installed equipment features front leather sport seats with manual fore/aft/height adjusters and power backrest adjusters, a multi-function 3-spoke steering wheel with smaller diameter contoured rim and steering wheel-mounted gear selectors, plus an aluminum-look rear center console and aluminum-look instrument surround. Silver seat belts complement the cabin, while the Bose High End Sound Package adds a 13-speaker system with 7-channel 325-watt amplifier and AudioPilot.
Standard equipment includes power door locks, vehicle anti-theft system, ABS brakes, traction control, vehicle stability control, driver and passenger airbags, front side airbags, side head curtain airbags, air conditioning, cruise control, tachometer, tilt and telescopic steering, leather steering wheel, steering wheel mounted controls, trip computer, AM/FM radio, CD player, second-row folding seat, power sunroof, automatic headlights, fog lights, front air dam, rear spoiler, alloy wheels, power windows, heated and power adjustable exterior mirrors, interval wipers, rain-sensing wipers, and rear window defogger.
Price vs. market
Strong Value $11,004 (23%) below the median of 65 comparable listings.
- This car
- $35,995
- Median asking
- $46,999
- Comparables
- 65 · 2005–2007
- Median mileage
- 55,091 mi (this car 35,000)
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 997
- Production
- 2004–2008
- Cylinders
- 6
- Powertrain
- Combustion
The Porsche 911 Carrera 997, part of the fifth generation of the iconic 911 lineup, was produced between 2004 and 2012 (model years 2005-2012). Approximately 213,000 units were manufactured across all variants during its production run, making it less rare than some earlier 911 generations but still desirable among collectors for its balance of modern engineering and classic Porsche design. The 997 Carrera base model featured a 3.6-liter flat-six engine, producing 325 horsepower, while the Carrera S offered a 3.8-liter version with 355 horsepower. Performance highlights include a 0-60 mph time of around 4.8 seconds for the Carrera S with a top speed nearing 182 mph.
For exotic car collectors, the 997 holds appeal due to its historical significance as a return to a more rounded, classic 911 aesthetic after the controversial 996 design. Special editions like the 997 GT3 RS and Turbo models are particularly sought after, with limited production numbers and track-focused engineering. Value trends show steady appreciation, especially for low-mileage examples and manual transmission variants, as the 997 is often seen as one of the last analog-feeling 911s before the shift to more digital systems in later generations.
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