Based on advertising prices posted by sellers on CarSwitch
Here’s what brand new Porsche 911 Carrera S models will cost you approximately
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The Carrera S is the mid-tier flat-six 911, more power than the base car and less than a GTS, and on a used example here what it comes with usually matters more than which year it is. UAE stock right now is mostly current 992-generation cars.
How much does a used Porsche 911 Carrera S cost in the UAE?
Live listings run from AED 551000 to AED 551000. Specification drives that spread more than age does — a heavily optioned car with full history routinely outprices a base-spec example several years newer.
Which used Porsche 911 Carrera S year should you buy?
The Carrera S has been built across the 997 (2004 to 2012), the 991 (2012 to 2019) and the current 992 (2019 onward). Inside the 991 run, cars from the 991.2 update in 2016 onward carry the turbocharged flat-six rather than the earlier naturally aspirated unit, which sidesteps the bore-scoring risk tied to some 991.1 engines.
How long does a Porsche 911 Carrera S last?
The Carrera S cars we inspect here run a median of around 100,000 km, showing these get used rather than parked, and the flat-six tolerates that when serviced on schedule.
Does the Porsche 911 Carrera S hold its value?
Well by sports-coupe standards — around 57% after five years, ahead of the 45% we would expect for coupes of similar age and mileage in the UAE, though a touch under the 56% Porsche manages across its range.
Porsche 911 Carrera S or Cayman?
The Cayman is the cheaper way into the same badge if you can live with a mid-engine flat-four instead. Against outside rivals, the BMW M4 holds 38%, behind the Carrera S, while the Audi RS3 at 43% is a smaller car playing a different game entirely. The Ford Mustang is far cheaper but shows prior body or panel repair at 71%, above the 60% we would expect for muscle coupes of this age.
What to check on a used Porsche 911 Carrera S
The CarSwitch inspection report on each Carrera S covers exactly this, so the options list and history do the talking rather than the year.