Buying a Porsche 997 (2005–2012)

The 997 brought back round headlights and a cabin that still feels modern. The 997.1 (2005–2008) uses the M97 engine, 3.6 or 3.8 litres. The 997.2 (2009–2012) moved to a new direct-injection engine with no intermediate shaft, and the PDK dual-clutch replaced the Tiptronic.

For many buyers the 997.2 is the sweet spot of the modern 911: compact, light on electronics, with the IMS question gone. The GTS, Sport Classic and Speedster are the special ones; the GT3 and GT3 RS keep the Mezger engine and are firmly collector cars.

997.1 engine

M97 3.6 / 3.8

997.2 engine

Direct-injection 3.6 / 3.8, no IMS

Gearboxes

6-speed manual; Tiptronic, then 7-speed PDK

Buy for

The best-sized modern 911

Cars on 911 Tracker

3,309

Sales on record

3,145

Every 997 model

Pick a model for its market analytics, what to check and how to buy it.

997.2 GT3 RS 4.02011median $995,00025 salesOpen ›997.2 GT3 RS2010–2011median $430,00059 salesOpen ›997.1 GT3 RS2007–2008median $299,00076 salesOpen ›997.2 Speedster2011median $298,00029 salesOpen ›997.1 GT22008–2009median $296,00039 salesOpen ›997.1 GT32007–2008median $183,00086 salesOpen ›997.2 GT32010–2011median $173,00058 salesOpen ›997.2 Turbo Coupe2010–2013median $168,00032 salesOpen ›997.2 Turbo Cabriolet2010–2013median $123,00011 salesOpen ›997.2 Turbo S2011–2013median $116,000180 salesOpen ›997.1 Turbo2007–2009median $102,000519 salesOpen ›997.2 Carrera GTS2011–2012median $98,50093 salesOpen ›997.2 Carrera 4 GTS2012median $94,00025 salesOpen ›997.2 Turbo (PDK)2010–2013median $81,00047 salesOpen ›997.2 Targa 4S2009–2012median $79,80025 salesOpen ›997.2 Carrera 4S2009–2012median $66,800176 salesOpen ›997.2 Carrera S2009–2012median $64,700219 salesOpen ›997.1 Targa 4S2007–2008median $63,00046 salesOpen ›997.1 Carrera 4S2006–2008median $55,500231 salesOpen ›997.2 Carrera2009–2012median $53,500144 salesOpen ›997.1 Targa 42007–2008median $52,50019 salesOpen ›997.1 Carrera S2005–2008median $52,000612 salesOpen ›997.1 Carrera 42006–2008median $45,80059 salesOpen ›997.1 Carrera2005–2008median $42,000285 salesOpen ›997.2 Carrera 42009–201215 sales on recordOpen ›997.2 GT2 RS201127 sales on recordOpen ›997.2 Sport Classic20104 sales on recordOpen ›997.2 Targa 42009–20124 sales on recordOpen ›

What they sell for

Median sale price for each model over the last 24 months; models with 5 or more sales. Hover a bar for the number of sales.

• 997.2 GT3 RS 4.0$995,000
• 997.2 GT3 RS$430,000
• 997.1 GT3 RS$299,000
• 997.2 Speedster$298,000
• 997.1 GT2$296,000
• 997.1 GT3$183,000
• 997.2 GT3$173,000
• 997.2 Turbo Coupe$168,000
• 997.2 Turbo Cabriolet$123,000
• 997.2 Turbo S$116,000
• 997.1 Turbo$102,000
• 997.2 Carrera GTS$98,500
• 997.2 Carrera 4 GTS$94,000
• 997.2 Turbo (PDK)$81,000
• 997.2 Targa 4S$79,800
• 997.2 Carrera 4S$66,800
• 997.2 Carrera S$64,700
• 997.1 Targa 4S$63,000
• 997.1 Carrera 4S$55,500
• 997.2 Carrera$53,500
• 997.1 Targa 4$52,500
• 997.1 Carrera S$52,000
• 997.1 Carrera 4$45,800
• 997.1 Carrera$42,000

911 Tracker, VIN-checked US sales, as of Oct 30, 2026.

What to look for

• IMS bearing (997.1)

  Still present on the M97, but the larger bearing fails far less often than on the 996. It cannot be replaced without opening the engine.

• Bore scoring (997.1)

  More common on the 3.8 S. A borescope is the only way to know before you buy.

• Coolant pipes and radiators

  Same front radiators as the 996; check for debris and leaks.

• PDK (997.2)

  Reliable; check the software and that the fluid was done on schedule.

Maintenance schedule

911 (997.1), 2005–2008: what is done, version by version

Turbo: Spark plugs every 40,000 mi / 4 yr, AWD controller oil (all-wheel drive) every 6 yr, Fuel filter every 6 yr

GT3 / GT3 RS (3.6): Engine oil and filter every 12,000 mi / 2 yr, Inspection: lights, brakes, tires, leaks, fault memory, test drive every 12,000 mi / 2 yr, Spark plugs every 24,000 mi / 4 yr, Engine air filters every 24,000 mi / 4 yr, Drive belt every 48,000 mi / 6 yr, Fuel filter every 48,000 mi / 6 yr, Manual gearbox oil every 96,000 mi / 12 yr

Not verified yet: Drive belt: 80,000 km / 6 yr in the factory sheet for other markets (no US mileage found); Cabin filter interval; The exact US oil interval history (15,000 or 20,000 miles).

Confidence: Medium-low. Sources: 1, 2.

Turbo / Turbo S: Spark plugs every 30,000 mi / 4 yr, Fuel filter every 60,000 mi / 6 yr, PDK clutch fluid every 60,000 mi / 6 yr

GT3 / GT3 RS / GT2 RS: Engine oil and filter every 12,000 mi / 2 yr, Inspection: lights, brakes, tires, leaks, fault memory, test drive every 12,000 mi / 2 yr, Spark plugs every 24,000 mi / 4 yr, Engine air filters every 24,000 mi / 4 yr, Drive belt every 24,000 mi / 4 yr, Manual gearbox oil every 96,000 mi / 12 yr

Not verified yet: Cabin filter: the sheets show it at the intermediate service; the exact interval wording differs.

Confidence: Medium-high. Sources: 1, 2.

Intervals are whichever comes first, miles or years. "Porsche factory (converted from km)" means Porsche's own figure for another market, turned into miles with the same km-to-mile pairing Porsche uses in the US. Your car's own maintenance booklet is the final word. HBi Auto's recommendations for cars that are tracked, driven hard or stored are being added by our service team.

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