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2004 Porsche 911
997.1 Carrera 4S Cabriolet 3.8 L
Vehicle values by condition
Fair
Condition 4
£14,600
#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
£20,000
#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
£30,100
#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
£38,400
#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
2004 Porsche 911 997.1 Carrera 4S Cabriolet 3824
valued at £20,000
£538.79
/ year*
History of the 2004 - 2008 Porsche 911
2004 - 2008 Porsche 911
Porsche 911 997 (Sports), 2004-2013
The Porsche 911 997 was in production from 2004 to 2013. Styled in house, it is a front-engine, rear wheel drive sports car range seating two adults.
In an unusual move, Porsche developed the convertible first, reasoning that if that was adequately stiff then the coupe would be even more so. There was a full range; Carrera and Carrera S from 2004, all wheel drive C4 and C4S versions in 2005, Turbo and GT3 for 2006 and the GT2 for 2007. In addition to the coupe and cabriolet models, there was also a Targa variant of the 4 wheel drive models from 2006. Primary differences from the outgoing 996 included a return to oval headlamps, an interior more closely inspired by earlier 911 models and slightly increased power outputs. The S variants of the Carrera and Carrera 4 offered slightly more power through an enlarged engine, as well as sports suspension and exhaust upgrades. Porsche facelifted the 997 for 2009, introducing direct injection and the option of PDK dual clutch transmission. Production ceased in 2013, when Porsche launched the 991.
These are still new enough to be common, so walk away if there are any issues with the car you're viewing. In particular, ask the seller about cylinder bore scoring and whether the IMS bearing has needed replacement. If you can get the car onto a PAWIS computer to check for fault codes, better still. Only buy cars with full histories from dealers and specialists, and ideally buy from a specialist to ensure you have a warranty in case anything breaks soon after purchase.
The Jaguar XKR and BMW 645i make obvious alternatives within a similar price range for the 997 at launch. Porsche also had in house competition from the Audi R8 and - for more expensive 911s - the Lamborghini Gallardo, while the Ferrari F360 Modena and F430 would also have been on the 911 buyer's shopping list. Today these all make good alternatives, while if you want to get hold of a bargain there is little that an early 997 will do that a late 996 will not. Those looking for a more modern experience should try the newer Porsche 991 911.
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All 2004 Porsche 911 body types
| Year | Make | Model | Submodel | Body Type | Engine size | Average value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Porsche | 911 | 996.2 GT3 | Coupe | 3.6 L | £ 44,100 61,100 77,300 91,900 |
| 2003 | Porsche | 911 | 996 GT3 RS | Coupe | 3.6 L | £ 101,000 112,000 138,000 172,000 |
| 2002 | Porsche | 911 | 996 Carrera 3.6 | Coupe | 3.6 L | £ 9,100 14,400 20,000 28,100 |
| 2002 | Porsche | 911 | 996 Carrera 3.6 | Cabriolet | 3.6 L | £ 8,400 12,700 16,300 22,400 |
| 2002 | Porsche | 911 | 996 Targa | Targa | 3.6 L | £ 9,300 14,200 18,100 24,900 |
| 2002 | Porsche | 911 | 996 Carrera 4S | Coupe | 3.6 L | £ 12,300 18,400 25,500 30,600 |
| 2002 | Porsche | 911 | 996 Carrera 4S | Cabriolet | 3.6 L | £ 10,500 15,800 22,800 28,100 |
| 2002 | Porsche | 911 | 996 GT2 | Coupe | 3.6 L | £ 76,700 91,000 116,000 130,000 |
| 2000 | Porsche | 911 | 996 Turbo | Coupe | 3.6 L | £ 25,300 31,000 43,600 61,400 |
| 2004 | Porsche | 911 | 996 Turbo | Cabriolet | 3.6 L | £ 26,400 33,000 46,600 62,100 |
| 2004 | Porsche | 911 | 997.1 Carrera | Coupe | 3.6 L | £ 14,600 20,000 30,100 38,400 |
| 2004 | Porsche | 911 | 997.1 Carrera | Cabriolet | 3.6 L | £ 13,200 17,400 24,700 33,800 |
| 2004 | Porsche | 911 | 997.1 Turbo | Coupe | 3.6 L | £ 35,400 43,500 55,700 70,800 |
| 2004 | Porsche | 911 | 997.1 Turbo | Cabriolet | 3.6 L | £ 31,400 35,400 49,600 65,800 |
| 2004 | Porsche | 911 | 997.1 Carrera 4 | Coupe | 3.6 L | £ 13,700 19,200 26,500 35,600 |
| 2004 | Porsche | 911 | 997.1 Carrera 4 | Cabriolet | 3.6 L | £ 12,800 17,400 24,700 34,300 |
| 2004 | Porsche | 911 | 997.1 Carrera 4S | Coupe | 3.8 L | £ 16,400 22,800 32,900 42,900 |
| 2004 | Porsche | 911 | 997.1 Carrera 4S | Cabriolet | 3.8 L | £ 14,600 20,000 30,100 38,400 |
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