1998 Porsche 911

996 Carrera 3.4 Cabriolet 3.4 L

Vehicle values by condition

Fair
Condition 4
£8,400
#4 cars are daily drivers, with flaws visible to the naked eye. The chrome might have pitting or scratches, the windshield might be chipped.
Good
Condition 3
£12,700
#3 cars could possess some, but not all of the issues of a #4 car, but they will be balanced by other factors such as a fresh paint job or a new, correct interior.
Excellent
Condition 2
£16,300
#2 cars could win a local or regional show. They can be former #1 cars that have been driven or have aged. Seasoned observers will have to look closely for flaws.
Concours
Condition 1
£22,400
#1 vehicles are the best in the world. The visual image is of the best car, unmodified, in the right colours, driving onto the lawn at the finest concours.
Insurance premium for a
1998 Porsche 911 996 Carrera 3.4 Cabriolet 3400
valued at £12,700
£343.57 / year*

History of the 1998 - 2001 Porsche 911

1998 - 2001 Porsche 911
1998 - 2001 Porsche 911

The Porsche 911 996 Carrera 2 coupe was in production from 1999 until 2001 and is a rear-engine, two-door, four-seater car, although in typical 911 style the legroom in the rear seats is minimal.

When Porsche created the 996 Carrera 2, fans of the German manufacturer were skeptical due to the fact it was the first of the 911s to have ditched air cooling for water cooling.

The Porsche 911 996 Carrera 2 features a flat six 3.6-litre engine with 320 horsepower. When new, the price began at around £18,000. Finding one to purchase is a much easier task than with other 911s as it was not especially popular when produced.

The 996 Carrera 2 is responsive and adaptable to drive with good grip in acceleration and is good to drive on-track. It dedicates to provide a pleasurable driving experience, it boasts good fuel consumption, and its suspension is firm yet comfortable enough for daily use. One of the bonuses of this car is its flexibility. It’s just as at home on the road as it is on the track. However, it can suffer from problems with understeer due to the weight of the engine in the rear of the car.

It is recommended you take precautions when looking to buy and that you choose one with a clear past as damage or problems to the 996 Carrera 2 can result in you paying a lot of money to repair and reliability can be random. There have been reports of weak clutches on 996 Carrera 2s (even with low mileage) and concerns of reliability when reaching 62,000 miles. Parts can be difficult to come by online, however it is possible to find some out there.

The Porsche 911 996 Carrera 2 shows good value for money and is a real alternative for Porsche enthusiasts looking for something less than 20 years old.

Similar cars in the 996 market include the 911 996 GT3 Mk1, the 911 996 GT3 MK2, the 911 996 GT2, and the 911 996 GT3 RS.

All 1998 Porsche 911 body types

Year Make Model Submodel Body Type Engine size Average value
1994 Porsche 911 993 Carrera Cabriolet 3.6 L £ 26,800 30,200 39,500 49,500
1994 Porsche 911 993 Carrera Coupe 3.6 L £ 27,500 31,900 43,000 60,300
1994 Porsche 911 993 Carrera 4 Coupe 3.6 L £ 27,500 31,900 43,000 60,300
1994 Porsche 911 993 GT2 Coupe 3.6 L £ 719,000 749,000 789,000 992,000
1995 Porsche 911 993 Targa Targa 3.6 L £ 26,500 30,900 41,600 57,300
1995 Porsche 911 993 Turbo Cabriolet 3.6 L £ 502,000 531,000 557,000 604,000
1995 Porsche 911 993 Turbo Coupe 3.6 L £ 103,000 117,000 164,000 230,000
1996 Porsche 911 993 Carrera 4S Coupe 3.6 L £ 59,200 71,400 86,000 111,000
1996 Porsche 911 993 Carrera S Coupe 3.6 L £ 56,500 67,200 81,000 101,000
1998 Porsche 911 993 Turbo S Coupe 3.6 L £ 167,000 187,000 218,000 324,000
1998 Porsche 911 996 Carrera 3.4 Cabriolet 3.4 L £ 8,400 12,700 16,300 22,400
1998 Porsche 911 996 Carrera 4 Cabriolet 3.4 L £ 8,400 12,700 16,300 22,400
1998 Porsche 911 996 Carrera 4 Coupe 3.4 L £ 9,200 14,600 19,200 25,800
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