Porsche 997.2 Turbo Cabriolet market report: prices, options and known problems (October 2026)

What a 997.2 Turbo Cabriolet sells for today, how asking prices compare, which factory options matter and what to check before you buy or sell. Built from 10 cars we track by VIN on 911 Tracker.

Model years

2010–2013

Built for the US (est.)

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Cars tracked by VIN

10

Sales tracked

2

For sale now

2

Base MSRP when new

$143,800

What it sells for

We have 2 recorded sales of the 997.2 Turbo Cabriolet between 2019 and 2025, from $100,000 to $126,500 (median $113,250). In the last 24 months, 1 sold, with a median of $126,500.

Asking prices right now

2 are listed for sale, 1 with a price. The median asking price is $199,019. That is +57% against a typical sale today. See every 997.2 Turbo Cabriolet for sale.

Transmission across the cars we track: Manual 9.

Factory options that show up most

From window stickers and VIN records of the cars we track. What each option does to the sold price is on 911 Tracker with a free account.

Known problems to check

• Front coolant crossover pipes / radiator lines

  On 997.2-era cars the coolant pipes running to the front radiators can leak at joints as rubber sections perish and metal connectors corrode; an early sign is a sweet coolant smell at the front. Neglect can lead to overheating. (The glued engine coolant-pipe issue is tied to Mezger engines, not the 997.2 Turbo's DFI engine, per FCP Euro.)

  Fix: Replace the crossover pipes/hoses as a set.

  Source: rpmtechnik.co.uk

• DFI high-pressure fuel pump failure

  997.2 direct-injection engines can suffer high-pressure fuel pump failure, causing limp mode or a no-start, often without warning.

  Fix: Replace the pump; parts are costly.

  Source: flat6innovations.com

• Intake valve carbon build-up (direct injection)

  With no port injection to wash the valves, deposits build up on intake valves over time.

  Fix: Inspect and clean intake valves periodically (walnut blasting or similar).

  Source: carandclassic.com

• Front radiators / A/C condensers damaged or clogged

  The front radiators and A/C condensers sit behind the bumper openings and collect debris or get damaged; condensers are a known failure item.

  Fix: Remove bumper to clean annually; replace damaged radiators/condensers.

  Source: carandclassic.com

• PCCB rotor cracking (if fitted)

  Optional on the Turbo (standard on Turbo S); radial or through-cracks condemn the disc (surface crazing is acceptable).

  Fix: Replace disc(s) or convert to iron.

  Source: fcpeuro.com

Factory specs

Engine

3.8 L DFI twin-turbo (VTG) flat-six (MA1.70)

Horsepower

500

Torque (lb-ft)

480

Redline (rpm)

7000

Gearbox

6-speed manual

Weight (lb)

3627

0–60 mph (s)

3.5

Top speed (mph)

193