Porsche Buyer's Guides

Everything you need to know before buying a used Porsche 911, Boxster, or Cayman — from IMS bearing risk to fair market prices.

996
1999 – 2005
Porsche 996 Buyer's Guide
The first water-cooled 911. A cult classic and incredible value — if you understand the IMS bearing risk.
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997
2005 – 2012
Porsche 997 Buyer's Guide
Widely considered the best all-around 911 generation. Critical differences between 997.1 and the IMS-free 997.2.
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991
2012 – 2019
Porsche 991 Buyer's Guide
No IMS risk on any 991. Modern features, PASM, and the great NA vs. turbocharged Carrera debate.
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986–718
1997 – Present
Porsche Boxster & Cayman Buyer's Guide
Mid-engine balance, historically undervalued vs. the 911. All generations from 986 through the 718.
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