While many car enthusiasts dream of owning a Porsche, signing a deal for a new 911 can be out of reach as they start at $100,000. The dream doesn't have to be over, however. The used market sports plenty of Porsches as long as you don't mind hand-me-downs.
The good thing about Porsche owners is that nine times out of ten, they have maintained their vehicles properly. A fine German example with less than 100,000 miles can still bring you years of joy, with only a few trips to the dealership for repairs.
But how low should you go? $25,000 is a good cut-off. If you dig, you can still score a bug-eyed 911 for under $25,000. Otherwise, there are plenty of "runny egg" 911s, 924s, 944s, and 914s as well as 928s below the 25K threshold. Here are 15 cool Porsche deals we found under $25,000 less than one week prior to publication.
15 2002 Porsche 911 Carrera Targa Coupe 2D ($19,995)
With only 79,000 miles, this 911 Carrera Targa is one of the better values going. OK, it's an automatic, which is a deal-breaker for many - and you can see some road wear on the front. But at just under $20,000, this black on the black rocket will get you in the door of the cool kids club.
14 2015 Porsche Macan S ($21,990)
This beautiful 2015 Dark Blue Metallic Porsche Macan S is only five years old but it already has more than 111,000 miles on its AWD V6 automatic, so the price is pretty low. Which means a low entry point into a pretty decent ride for only $21,990. It does appear to be fully loaded with all the trimmings.
13 2007 Porsche Cayman 2-Door Coupe ($19,500)
That's a lot of Porsche driving technology for $20,000. And this particular 2007 Cayman features a 6-cylinder, 2.7 liter/164 gas burner with a gray interior, Electronic Stability Control, leather seats, "Brake Actuated Limited Slip Differential" and a rear spoiler. The low miles (38,799) will help this car move quickly.
12 1994 Porsche 968 Convertible ($19,000)
If you are looking for Porsche 968 Convertible, this really seems like a worthy option. The 100,141-mile "tight" 968 has never been driven in the snow. Or rain. It has been lovingly garage-kept, never smoked in, and maintained by a single driver. Everything's original except the in-dash radio. Seems like a genuinely good time at $19,000.
11 1977 Porsche 911 ($ 7,500)
Sometimes, you just gotta drive an unpainted project so that you can really appreciate it when it's done. Eventually. A manual with 69,768 miles with a (mostly) straight body and floors. This stored-since 2002 garage find is a perfect project car that someone has already started. And these '70s-era 911s are very sell-able when restored.
10 2007 Porsche Boxster Roadster ($11,997)
The poor man's 911 is still a great car and the perfect Porsche starter kit for someone dipping their tow into the German sports car waters. And this little black on black drop-top Boxster has a mere 110,092 miles on the odometer - leaving plenty of life left in that zippy 245 hp engine.
9 1989 Porsche 928 S4 Hatchback ($10,000)
This RWD, blue on black 928 is a little rough, showing everyone one of its 101,000 miles on the automatic 4-speed V8. The owner sunk some radical dough on this ride and has the phone book-sized stack of receipts to prove it. It has a wide-body kit and a fresh mass airflow sensor. The owner claims it's "amazing."
8 1999 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet ($20,900)
You have to admit that this car looks pretty sharp. The black on black 1999 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet has a measly 57,687 miles on her fine frame. Feel the wind run through what's left of your hair as you manually shift through six speeds of meaty 3.4L H6 DOHC 24V fun. Upgraded wheels and drilled rotors.
7 2006 Porsche 911 Carrera S ($24,900)
Round-eyed 911s with hardtops for under $25,000? Good luck, Gunther. If you are in the market and see one you like, jump quickly. Granted, this beautiful black example has driven 153,550 miles, but it's got the body style you want and they claim it's been an expertly maintained daily driver.
6 2001 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 AWD Convertible ($12,600)
They are practically giving 2001 911 Carrera 4 convertible away. It has only 90,000 miles and is currently at $3,900 below market. And it has a manual H6, one heck of a graphics package, a monster tail, leather seats, AWD and a cassette player for those who want to time travel.
5 1970 Porsche 914 ($15,995)
Loud. Obnoxious. The 914 wasn't very well-received when it debuted. Relive that time with this recently restored blood-red model with a black interior and a 5-speed manual transmission. It also features a timid 18,250 miles on the old ticker (and documentation up the wazoo). They don't get much nicer if you really want to go there.
4 1987 Porsche 924 S ($7,899)
A 924 S I4 in white with a black interior is a perfect chance to get into the Porsche game. This body style has aged well and prices are going to be creeping up. Power cloth seats, power steering, power brakes. Power everywhere except the engine bay, but the shape is a classic. All of this and only 67,665 miles.
3 2005 Cayenne Turbo ($8,999)
Is a super-sporty SUV on your wish list? For only nine grand you can drive vehicle royalty, just get the extended warranty (145,000 miles!). It is loaded with toys like AWD, heated seats, and premium wheels. Then there's the dreamy, 4.5-liter V8 six-speed automatic, cool blue paint, and Havanna/Sand Beige leather interior.
2 1987 Porsche 944 Turbo Hatchback ($19,944)
Hard to miss this beef-bodied Lemon Yellow, 72,615-mile 944 Turbo Hatchback from 1987. The mean banana is an actual show winner, and no doubt a stunner in person. Someone spent way too much rebuilding this thing to perfection. Why not inherit their obsession? Expect to give up your weekends.
1 2005 Porsche 911 Carrera Convertible ($24,995)
In 2005, Porsche triumphantly returned to the "bug-eye" headlights. This 5-speed automatic 911 Carrera Convertible in the 997 body style has a respectable 81,022 leathery miles and the standard H6 motor. It won't be long before Porsches like these stay above the $25,000 threshold. And the rain-sensing wipers are a neat party trick.
Sources: Porsche, Auto Tempest, Auto Trader, Car Gurus, Ebay, Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace, CNET