PORSCHE 911 996 (1997-04) CARRERA 4S 2DR CABRIOLET 3.6
Buyer's Guide & Data from our Checks
The PORSCHE 911 996 (1997-04) CARRERA 4S 2DR CABRIOLET 3.6 is an open-top, high-performance sports car, rather than an everyday hatchback or family SUV. It sits in the premium enthusiast end of the UK used-car market, combining 911 heritage with four-wheel drive and room for occasional rear passengers. Mycarcheck recorded 132 checks across 53 different VINs.
Checks show an average private-sale valuation of £24,100, average recorded mileage of 80,000 and annual use of about 2,000 miles. The cars averaged nearly five previous keepers, so buyers should review each car’s history, condition and maintenance carefully; these figures describe checked examples, not every 996.
Best suited to enthusiasts or couples seeking weekend drives and roof-down touring, it offers a flat-six sound, assured all-weather traction and handling. Compared with rivals the Mercedes-Benz SLK or BMW Z4, the 911 feels more iconic and focused, but brings higher running costs and less everyday practicality for buyers.
Buying a Porsche 996 Carrera 4S? Outstanding finance, write-offs, hidden damage, theft or mileage problems could turn a dream car into an expensive mistake. Enter the reg now and check before you commit.
Key Findings
The following statistics are drawn from our checks of 53 different vehicles, run between March 4th 2021 and October 31st 2026. These real-world insights provide context for this vehicle's place in the market, as well as its typical usage.
132
Lookups
Lookups
5
Hidden Histories
Hidden Histories
83k
Average Mileage
Average Mileage
£24,100
Average Valuation
Average Valuation
