#1 pickLive
2006 Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupe RWD
$43,999
80,334 mi · Aluminum · Tampa, FL
No accidents reported
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- ✓ Accident history seen
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Open listing(new tab)Porsche 997.1 Carrera S
2005–2008
3.8 flat-6, 355 hp · 6-speed manual or 5-speed Tiptronic S · Rear-engine RWD · Hydraulic steering
Hydraulic steering and the last pre-DFI engine, with the classic bore-scoring and IMS caveats.
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Buy zone
Estimates, not appraisals. Check each figure's source and date.
- Odometer
- 70,000–110,000 mi
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- Market range
- $22,000–$38,000
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- Condition bar
- documented
Must have
- Full service records
- Open recalls checked
- 0 reported accidents
1 Market range: sold and asking comps compiled by us, no live feed · as of Sat Oct 24 · placeholder
2 Odometer band: our mileage sweet-spot model · as of Sat Oct 24 · placeholder
Not researched deeply; bands are a rule of thumb from the 996/997 pattern.
As of Sat Oct 24. Not live listings. Past prices don't predict future ones. Nothing here is financial advice.
Listings that fit
- #2 pickLive
2008 Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupe RWD
$47,082
78,159 mi · Carrara White · Hermosa Beach, CA
No accidents reported
- ✓ Listing live
- ✓ Accident history seen
Checked 3h ago
Open listing(new tab) - #3 pickLive
2007 Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupe RWD
$44,894
75,252 mi · Black · Pompano Beach, FL
No accidents reported
- ✓ Listing live
- ✓ Accident history seen
Checked 3h ago
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We don't sell cars or take commissions. Statuses can be out of date. Confirm with the seller. Transmission and body are read from the listing page.
1Inspect before buying
Check these on the car or in the paperwork before you pay.
- Bore scoringThe 3.8 is prone; request a borescope inspection.
- IMS bearingConfirm the bearing type or retrofit for the build date.
- Rear main sealCheck for oil at the bellhousing.
- Tiptronic S shiftsTest for smooth shifts at all loads.
2Prevent after buying
Do these in the first weeks to start from a known baseline.
- Borescope inspectionIf not already done. $150–$300
- IMS bearing retrofit if originalCheaper than the failure. $2,500–$4,000
- Oil, brake fluid and coolantBaseline. $300–$600
3Prepare for
Long-term costs and the mileage where they tend to arrive.
- Rear main sealCommon leak. $1,500–$2,500~90,000 mi
- Water pumpPlastic impeller wear. $1,200–$2,000~90,000 mi
- Coolant pipes and thermostatAge-related leaks. $800–$1,500~90,000 mi
Inspect before you buy. These lists are a starting point, not a pre-purchase inspection. Guide items are drafted from general owner knowledge and marked as estimates until cited.