mwlmd

To echo what everyone else is saying... start looking today and buy when you find the one you want (no matter what time of year it is). Shopping for a 911 is a fun and lengthy process.

VintageRacer

I was looking for a 2020 992.1 Porsche 911 S when I previously mentioned the older 991.1 S.

I was quoted $150K for a brand new 2020 911 S. It was $110,000 in cash with my nice 2014 Porsche 911 Carrera. It's a new production so prices are high. I would have bought the older 15K mile 991.1 3.8L Porsche Carrera S for ~$65K. JMO.

I have found the older 991 cars to be great values today. Just decide soon.

Nephroid

Having just gone through this process I would advise doing research and driving a lot of different cars to figure out what you want. But once you figure that out right mix for you and you find the right one, move on it quickly. If it’s priced right and the seller is motivated, it will move quickly.

Just to share my experience... I first drove my friend’s base C2S back in 2012 and was blown away. And so that’s what I targeted whenI started my search last November. Then drove a 991.2 and again blown away by the low end torque.

Along the way figured out the options I cared about, PDK, SC, no PSE, etc. This meant a jump in price but it was worth it.

Finally I decided to drive a 2014 NA C4S and everything just clicked. As fast as a base 991.2 (but you have to work it), sure footed AWD for winter driving, wide body looks, and that sweeeeet NA engine note.

Once I know what I wanted it finally took another couple months to find the right car and make the deal. In fact I lost out on 3 separate “Goldilocks” cars during this time.

Long story short, I’ve never seen another car that offers as varied a driving experience based on it’s configuration and options. You really want to make sure you figure out the right 911 for you. But once you do, move fast or she’ll be gone!

goldduster

All of you have too much patience. I'm an instant gratification guy. Once I decided what I liked, I went out and found it waiting for me on a dealer lot. Well, different strokes for different folks. Which ever type of person you are, I'm certain you'll be happy with the end result.

Cysco

IMO the naturally aspirated cars are going retain their value really well going forward. They’ll be looked back at fondly. “I remember when all 911’s were naturally aspirated. Man, those were the good old days.” I’d recommend driving a few 997.2 and 991.1 cars and see what you like. I’ve owned both and they both have their own distinct personality. Find the model you like and find a “special” version of it. One with unique options, or a GTS or something. (I went with a 50th anniversary)

The 991.2 and now the 992 are absolutely faster and likely the all around better car, but the 997.2 and 991.1 represent the end of an era. In the world of high-prices luxury items the “end of a era” models usually fair well in the long run.

Bxstr

As others have said, values should not go down too much. When you find one that you like and that meets 90% of your criteria, go for it. Took me 4-6 months of daily looking to find something close to what I was looking for.

PCA1983

Bingo! When you know enough to know exactly what you want, jump on it. I started looking the day I bought my year-old CPO 2015 loaded manual C2S. missed the perfect GTS with Aerocup by 30 minutes. After 2 years looking daily, I ran across this one. It's my 5th Porsche in 5 years since I retired and best yet. I worked my way up to this one buy buying good Porsches at the right prices, with some great selling and trading deals. It's my 10th Porsche since 1970, and my first new 911. Shopping for the next one is fun, if you have the time for it.

911CFE

Agree 100%. Been looking for months for a 991.1 (finally found one), but they are literally selling within days (low miles and CPO) of being listed. Makes me thing the whole debate around the last of the NA engines will no longer be a debate...prices will stabilize and start to rise in the next 5 years.

The sound, the feel - just what you’d expect when you dream of driving a 911 sports car! 😀

0luke1

I didn’t like the 991.1 steering compared to my 997.1 tt, I did, however, like the 992.2 steering quite a bit. I was able to drive a 997.2 tt and 991.2 c4 back to back at a dealership two weeks ago. It was enough to convince me to buy a 991.2 tt (cpo) now. I’ll be driving it in about ten days.

The 991.2 c4 had no turbo lag (nor does my wife’s macan).

My thought is that NA engines are not as important as they used to be. Technology caught up.

Another point- I’ve been out of 911s for five years. I had a stroke (no prerequisite conditions or problems) and it took me thousands of miles on my elliptical to regain enough strength to get in and out of a 911. I will never drive a MT or fly solo again. My advice: don’t wait, buy it now, enjoy it while you can. There are no pockets in coffins.

PCA1983

To the OP,
You did not say where you are located. Location is everything. In the USA, Porsches sales are highest going into Summer up North, and good deals may be tougher to get. But in Florida it's the opposite. I've already seen a 992, so they are already arriving. I'd just look hard, and get the finances in order, ready to move when you are. When you find the right 991, you'll know it, if you have looked long enough to know exactly what you want. Options are everything when buying a 991. I always look a long time b4 buying a Porsche. So I'm not disappointed, or later regretting I didn't get certain options. I'm driving my 10th Porsche since 1970, and my current 991 is my best one yet.
Good luck hunting!