Porsche 997 911 Carrera S — “Coupe 6-speed”, 2009–2012

filtered Only listings matching “coupe 6-speed” within https://bringatrailer.com/porsche/997-911/. Every figure below covers just those cars.

https://bringatrailer.com/porsche/997-911/ · 53 completed auctions · 53 read in depth · compiled 2026-08-08 · 14 parts/memorabilia listings excluded

The figures below were computed by an earlier build of the analysis and do not carry later corrections to it. Refreshing this case file recomputes them from the same cars.

BaT files wheels, seats, engines and memorabilia under the same model page as the cars. 14 such listings were removed before any figure below was computed — e.g. No Reserve: Porsche 997 Perlon Sport Bucket Seats; No Reserve: 19x8.5" and 19x11" TechArt Formula Wheels for Porsche; No Reserve: Porsche 997 Sport Bucket Seats.

The 997.2 C2S manual has quietly become a $75–90k car, and the market now pays more for a documented DME report and a rare colour than it does for the last 20,000 miles on the odometer.

The market

Across all 53 completed BaT auctions, 45 sold for an 84.9% sell-through — high, but the eight no-sales tell you where sellers overreach. Median sold price is $75,000, mean $73,322, with the interquartile band running $64,600 to $85,000 and the full range spanning $22,750 (a salvage-titled, hacked-about 4.0L conversion) to $108,000. The trend is up but no longer vertical: yearly medians moved $51,500 (2019) → $72,006 (2021) → $82,000 (2022), then dipped to $75,000 (2023) and $73,000 (2024) before recovering to $79,500 in 2025. The last 12 months median of $82,313 is only +2.9% on the $80,000 of the prior year. The two 2026 sales (median $95,313) are too few to call a new plateau, though 18k-Mile 2011 Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupe 6-Speed at $105,000 in June 2026 and 18k-Mile 2010 Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupe 6-Speed at $108,000 in May 2025 show where the ceiling is for genuinely low-mileage, well-documented cars.

The spread between a good one and a bad one is enormous for a car with one engine, one gearbox and one body style. Black cars average $65,672 (n=12) against $87,000 for Aqua Blue Metallic (n=3), $83,500 Macadamia Metallic (n=3), $82,500 Arctic Silver (n=4) and $79,000 Meteor Gray (n=5). Mileage matters, but not linearly: 2010 Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupe 6-Speed with 74,000 miles took $71,000 in December 2025 — more than 33k-Mile 2010 Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupe 6-Speed ($51,000) or 2010 Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupe 6-Speed at 79,000 miles ($51,500) — because it had a 2022 clutch, full recent service, factory carbon buckets and third-party in-person verification. Conversely No Reserve: 19k-Mile 2010 Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupe 6-Speed managed only $64,600 in January 2021 on a thin file.

What actually moves the hammer is paperwork and colour. Cars with a clean DME over-rev report, paint-meter readings and a continuous service file clear $80k regardless of whether they show 24k or 45k miles: No Reserve: 2009 Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupe 6-Speed at 45,000 miles hit $88,888, while 44k-Mile 2011 Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupe 6-Speed with no DME and a 2015-to-2022 service gap made $66,156 and commenter micromax said flatly "without service records and DME report too risky of investment." Every one of the eight reserve-not-met cars had at least one of: missing DME (19k-Mile 2011 Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupe 6-Speed at $74,000; 49k-Mile 2009 Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupe 6-Speed at $66,000), an absent seller (15k-Mile 2009 Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupe 6-Speed at $68,000), a disclosed collision (2009 Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupe 6-Speed, RNM $46,000), or a salvage/TMU title (2009 Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupe 6-Speed, RNM $45,250).

Bidding pattern is consistent and worth knowing: these cars stall in the mid-$50s/low-$60s and then get decided in the last fifteen minutes by two or three determined bidders. The $105,000 car was won on a jump bid at the death; the $87,500 12k-mile 2009 went from $70k to $87,500 in rapid-fire increments despite a thread full of unresolved concerns. Do not read a soft mid-auction price as the market.

What moves the price

Median by exterior colour

Known issues

Pre-purchase checklist

• Get the DME over-rev report before you bid, printed and dated. Ranges 1-3 are noise on the 9A1; sustained hits in ranges 4-6 are the deal-breaker. Note how the_patina_group framed the Range 4 event on 2009 Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupe 6-Speed using Porsche's 200-hour window — that is the correct analytical frame.
• Paint-meter every panel including the engine decklid and both bumper covers. Factory range on these cars is quoted repeatedly at 4-7 mils / ~120 microns; a resprayed panel reads high, not low, per Denniec and SeanLovesCars on No Reserve: 12k-Mile 2009 Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupe 6-Speed.
• Verify the engine decklid is the correct 997.2 part with the right-side snorkel cutout, and that both rubber ducts to the airbox are attached. This exact fault cost the seller of 2009 Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupe 6-Speed real money at $63,500.
• Photograph the tyre-pressure/loading sticker in the driver's door jamb and the black hood manufacture sticker. Their absence or replacement is the cheapest tell for a repaint or replaced panel.
• Read all four DOT tyre date codes. Multiple $80k+ cars in this set went to auction on 7-to-16-year-old rubber; budget $1,800-2,500 for PS4S.
• Demand documentary proof of time-based services: transaxle/gear oil, brake fluid, coolant, spark plugs, serpentine belt and tensioner. Mileage-based records are not sufficient on a car averaging under 2,000 miles a year.
• Borescope the bores on any car with under ~1,500 miles/year of use or cold-climate storage. 34k-Mile 2010 Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupe 6-Speed set the standard here by supplying borescope images with the PPI.
• Cold-start and drive: check for hard start needing full clutch depression (interlock switch), 1st/2nd gear synchro baulk, and a sagging exhaust indicating tired engine mounts.
• Confirm the options claim against the window sticker and a VIN decode. Sport PASM brings the mechanical LSD; Sport Chrono Plus, PSE, sport seats and extended leather all carry money. Discrepancies matter — Sharf caught mismatched seats on 42k-Mile 2009 Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupe 6-Speed via VIN decode.
• Pull both the US and, for any Canadian-origin car, the Canadian Carfax/ICBC record. The RNM 2009 Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupe 6-Speed showed clean US history and a documented 2010 collision claim in Canada.
• Check the frunk-lid release, windscreen washer pump, both key remotes and PCM Bluetooth — small recurring electrical niggles across this sample.
• If modified, confirm every original part (muffler, airbox, bumper, wheels, shifter, suspension) is in the sale and boxed. Cars sold with the originals retained did materially better.

Ask the seller

1. Do you have a DME over-rev report dated within the last month, and can you post the actual printout? If not, why not — you have known the auction date for weeks.
2. Has the transaxle/gear oil ever been changed, and when? What about brake fluid, coolant and spark plugs — by date, not mileage?
3. Is the coolant expansion tank original to the car? Have the radiators and condensers ever been out or replaced?
4. What are the DOT date codes on all four tyres?
5. Is the clutch original? If replaced, at what mileage and by whom — and do you have the invoice?
6. Have the shifter cables ever been replaced, and does the car ever refuse to start until the clutch is fully depressed?
7. Can you post paint-meter readings for every panel including the engine decklid, both bumper covers and the roof — and a photo of the driver's door-jamb tyre-pressure sticker?
8. Is the engine decklid the original 997.2 part, and are both intake snorkel ducts connected to the airbox?
9. Does the car have Sport PASM (and therefore the mechanical LSD), Sport Chrono Plus, PSE and sport seats? Send the window sticker or COA.
10. How many miles a year has it actually covered, where was it stored in winter, and has anyone ever borescoped the cylinders?
11. For any Carfax entry, however 'minor': which panels were replaced versus repaired, which shop did the work, and can I see the invoice and pre-repair photos?
12. Do you hold every removed factory part, and is the title free of liens and in your name?

Walk away when

• Seller silence or absent dealer consignment. 15k-Mile 2009 Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupe 6-Speed went RNM at $68,000 with commenter otgrouch calling the seller "a 'fire and forget' dealer... he's done a disservice to the consignee." 12k-Mile 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupe 6-Speed still made $90,500 but 1995Z28LT1 said the lack of participation actively deterred him.
• Remedial work performed only after the auction opens. On No Reserve: 12k-Mile 2009 Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupe 6-Speed the oil change, new tyres, DME and CA smog cert were all obtained mid-auction under bidder pressure — that is deferred maintenance surfacing in real time.
• Aftermarket or non-model-correct bumpers and aero on a 'clean Carfax' car. The 997.1-style aero bumper on 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupe 6-Speed and the 997.1 decklid on 2009 Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupe 6-Speed both traced back to unreported impacts.
• 'Minor damage' with no invoice, no photos and no shop name. 12k-Mile 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupe 6-Speed had a 2019 front/right-front event and a replaced fender with no repair documentation at all.
• Fast flips. Multiple cars were bought and relisted within weeks or months: 2011 Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupe 6-Speed was resold after 300 miles; 46k-Mile 2009 Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupe 6-Speed after two months; 16k-Mile 2009 Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupe 6-Speed was flipped by a dealer a month after purchase and went RNM. Ask what the flipper found.
• Salvage, rebuilt or TMU titles. Three such cars in this set landed at $22,750, $41,997 and RNM $45,250. On the salvage 4.0L the seller would neither confirm nor deny frame damage — Fox_ asked simply "So it's been wrecked and totaled twice over?"
• Long-stored cars presented purely on odometer. Under 200 miles a year with no service documentation invites the sludge and bore-score questions and the market discounts it accordingly.
• Reserves anchored on the best comps rather than the car in front of you. Sellers of 26k-Mile 2009 Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupe 6-Speed (no Sport Chrono, no PSE, aftermarket wheels) and 49k-Mile 2009 Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupe 6-Speed (2013 rear-end repair) both failed at $73,000 and $66,000.

Budget

Driver-grade, $52,000-66,000: black or silver, 45,000-80,000 miles, patchy service file, no DME, possibly a documented minor bumper repair. Think 42k-Mile 2009 Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupe 6-Speed at $62,000, 39k-Mile 2009 Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupe 6-Speed at $65,000 or 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupe 6-Speed at $66,744. These are genuinely usable cars but you should assume $5,000-8,000 of catch-up: tyres, fluids, plugs, belt, bushings. Branded-title cars sit below this at $22,000-42,000 and should be treated as track or project purchases only.

Strong example, $75,000-88,000: 20,000-45,000 miles, Sport Chrono Plus and ideally Sport PASM/LSD, clean DME, paint-meter readings, continuous invoices, one or two owners. This is where the bulk of the market lives and where the 75th percentile ($85,000) and the last-12-months median ($82,313) sit. 24k-Mile 2009 Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupe 6-Speed at $79,000, 26k-Mile 2009 Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupe 6-Speed at $83,500, 25k-Mile 2009 Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupe 6-Speed at $85,000 and No Reserve: 2009 Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupe 6-Speed at $88,888 all define the band.

Best-in-class, $90,000-108,000: under 20,000 miles with complete documentation, or 25,000-35,000 miles in a genuinely rare paint/leather combination. 12k-Mile 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupe 6-Speed $90,500, 32k-Mile 2009 Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupe 6-Speed $93,500, 18k-Mile 2011 Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupe 6-Speed $105,000, 18k-Mile 2010 Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupe 6-Speed $108,000. Above roughly $95,000 you are buying a specific car for a specific reason, not the model, and liquidity thins fast.

Outliers

18k-Mile 2010 Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupe 6-Speed $108,000

Top sale in the dataset, +44% on the $75,000 median. Arctic Silver over black with Sport PASM, Sport Chrono Plus and sport exhaust, 18k miles, granular service invoices to the mile, and full BaT-documented provenance from the prior owner. Even so WsmataU called it "ridiculously overpriced for a 16 year old model," and AliBabatheDon flagged a low-hanging exhaust needing motor mounts and 2018-dated tyres — a reminder that the top of this market pays for the file, not perfection.

18k-Mile 2011 Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupe 6-Speed $105,000

June 2026 result, one owner, 18k miles, original paint confirmed by meter, dark blue over black with red deviated stitching. Won on a late jump bid between three bidders. Notable that it cleared six figures with an unanswered question about low coolant and no Sport Chrono — scarcity of clean 2011 manuals is doing the work.

32k-Mile 2009 Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupe 6-Speed $93,500

$93,500 in October 2024 against a 2024 median of $73,000 — the clearest colour/spec premium in the record. Cream white over natural brown full leather with PASM/LSD; exbrit: "It's very hard to find a low mileage manual, least of all with full leather and the PASM / LSD." Rustler correctly diagnosed the mechanism: "When someone sees a car that is otherwise hard to find and it's the right one for them, the market value is not the relevant benchmark anymore."

No Reserve: 4.0L-Powered 2009 Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupe 6-Speed $22,750

Lowest sale ever recorded for the model, roughly 70% below median. Two total-loss declarations, South Dakota salvage title that fails Georgia rebuilt inspection, deleted power steering, illuminated CEL, off-centre steering from unrepaired 2023 damage, an undocumented '4.0L' built by crank swap with no dyno and missing receipts, and a Turbo rear bumper that doesn't clear the exhaust. The winning bidder's own comment — "Let's hope this doesn't bite me in the ass" — is the assessment.

No Reserve: 2009 Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupe 6-Speed $41,997

$41,997 for a 123,000-mile salvage/rebuilt car repaired after a 2012 light-pole hit, with filler confirmed by paint meter across the front end, hood and roof, no repair receipts, and no borescope. Winning bidder kenkaye3 was explicit that the salvage discount was fair. Useful as the floor for a driveable, honest, branded-title example.

2010 Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupe 6-Speed $71,000

The best value in the recent record: 74,000 miles but a 2022 clutch with under 15k on it, 2023 plugs/coils/belt, 2025 transaxle and oil service, factory carbon-fibre buckets, Sport Chrono Plus, ceramic coating and two commenters who inspected it in person. siavash: "This has to be the best deal ever for 997.2 C2S at this low price." The market is still pricing odometers over condition — that is the arbitrage.

2009 Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupe 6-Speed $79,500

Discount this comp. A 63,000-mile Meteor Gray car with fresh clutch/flywheel/RMS that appears to have been won by a keystroke error — bidding jumped from $70k increments to $79,500, and rsweber, who had driven the car, commented that "comparable cars have sold here recently for under $60K." Do not use it as a benchmark for a 60k-mile example.

33k-Mile 2010 Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupe 6-Speed $51,000

$51,000 for a 33k-mile Meteor Gray car with Sport Chrono Plus — well below what mileage alone would suggest, even for 2019. Cause was documentary: no service records at all, four prior owners, a Canadian-market import, a repainted front bumper to fill plate holes, and a refusal to provide paint-meter readings. cbalster: that combination "left $5k on the table."

Verdict

This is the right 911 for someone who wants hydraulic steering, a naturally aspirated 3.8, three pedals and no IMS anxiety, and who will actually drive it. Buy on documentation rather than odometer: the evidence in this record is that a 74,000-mile car with a fresh clutch and a complete file ($71,000) is a better purchase than a 33,000-mile car with no records ($51,000 — and that one needed everything). Target $75,000-85,000 for a documented 25,000-45,000-mile car with Sport PASM/LSD, Sport Chrono Plus and a clean DME. Pay up to the low $90ks only for a rare factory colour or a sub-20k car with a spotless file, and expect that money back slowly rather than quickly — the last-12-months figure is +2.9%, not a boom. Walk away from branded titles, from sellers who won't or can't produce a DME report, and from any car where the engine decklid, hood sticker or door-jamb label don't add up.

Caveats worth weighting. The transmission breakdown in the statistics is meaningless here — all 44 analysed cars are manual, so there is no PDK control group and no manual-versus-PDK premium can be quantified from this data. Colour medians rest on tiny cells: Aqua Blue and Macadamia are n=3 each, Arctic Silver n=4, so those figures are directional at best and are confounded with mileage and options (the Aqua Blue cars happened to be low-mileage; the black cohort at n=12 is the only statistically solid group). The 2026 median of $95,313 is two cars. Year-over-year comparisons are also polluted by mix: the 2025 median of $79,500 includes the $22,750 salvage car. Model-year rarity claims — commenter 01s2's "only 101 manual Carrera S models were produced for the US" in 2011, and quoted 10-15% manual take-rates — are unverified thread assertions I could not corroborate, though they recur consistently. Failure-rate figures throughout are frequencies of a topic being *raised in a comment thread*, not diagnosed faults: bidders on BaT ask about coolant levels and bore scoring reflexively. Genuine mechanical failures documented in this set are actually sparse — one gearbox, two HPFPs, several clutches — and the 997.2's reliability reputation appears earned. Finally, this is BaT data only: dealer retail and PCA/Rennlist private sales were repeatedly cited by commenters as running below BaT hammer prices, so treat these numbers as the top of the market, not the whole of it.

Bidding patterns

Comparables read in depth (53)

18k-Mile 2011 Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupe 6-Speed

$105,000

2026-06-16 · 18,000 mi · manual · dark blue metallic

A low-mileage, single-owner manual 997.2 with strong spec and benign service history that commanded $105k from a known dealer-flipper due to flawless presentation and mechanical cleanliness, though radiator fluid level and a battery date typo raised minor questions.

Radiator fluid level appears low · Radiator fluid level appears low in photos with no seller clarification provided · Seller initially slow to obtain DME diagnostic report (promised by 26th, later obtained at BME)

2009 Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupe 6-Speed

$85,625

2026-05-14 · 61,000 mi · manual · arctic silver metallic

A genuinely well-maintained, low-mileage manual 997.2 C2S with clean history and strong documentation that sold to spirited bidding at market-clearing price, supported by positive third-party inspections and only minor cosmetic wear befitting its age.

Drive belt replacement declined at February 2026 service · Owner count discrepancy initially: seller stated 'three owners' but CarFax showed 5. Seller clarified that Owner 2 was Hendrick Porsche (trade-in), and Owner 3 held car only 6 months, making it effectively 4 owners. While resolved, indicates initial imprecision in description. · No borescope inspection performed despite sterlingmossy's question. Seller confirmed 'No records of a prior PPI/borescope' on file.

2010 Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupe 6-Speed

$71,000

2025-12-31 · 74,000 mi · manual · meteor gray metallic

A well-maintained, factory-optioned 997.2 C2S manual with rare carbon-fiber sport bucket seats and recent comprehensive service, though the missing hood sticker and limited underside documentation warrant curiosity about whether it was accident-involved despite clean Carfax.

Missing hood manufacture sticker is atypical; while paint readings and inspection support originality, this remains an outlier per commenter TTtwist_97's experience · Seller initially could not produce recent 2023-2025 service records and had to upload them after commenter request (TTtwist_97), suggesting documentation may not have been as organized as presented

2011 Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupe 6-Speed

$78,500

2025-11-30 · 57,000 mi · manual · black

Exceptionally rare manual 997.2 C2S with clean history and strong service records that sold solidly but was flipped within weeks of purchase after minimal miles, leaving unresolved DME testing and minor cosmetic damage unanswered.

DME not pulled pre-auction · Purchased in August 2025 and immediately resold after just 300 miles suggests rapid flip for funding, not mechanical concern but investment timing unusual · DME not obtained despite standard practice for high-value manual cars at auction

No Reserve: 4.0L-Powered 2009 Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupe 6-Speed

$22,750

2025-11-08 · 65,000 mi · manual · black

A twice-totaled, salvage-titled 2009 Carrera S with a freshly rebuilt 4.0L engine of questionable provenance and unresolved frame damage uncertainty, sold at $22,750 to a buyer gambling that the mechanical work justifies the title liabilities.

Salvage title status · Multiple accident damage history · Salvage-branded title from South Dakota; does not pass Georgia salvage inspection for rebuilt status · Two total-loss declarations within 3 years (2021, 2022); undisclosed when purchased in 2022

No Reserve: 2009 Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupe 6-Speed

$88,888

2025-09-23 · 45,000 mi · manual · guards red

A well-maintained 997.2 manual with strong service records and desirable specification that sold into the mid-$80s on the strength of thorough seller transparency and the enduring appeal of this generation, though minor prior repaints and interior wear should be inspected in person.

Front bumper repainted in December 2021 shortly before sale to prior owner; rear bumper and passenger door have touch-up paint suggesting minor prior impact damage · Windshield replaced in September 2022 (one month before seller's November 2022 BaT purchase); reason not disclosed

27k-Mile 2009 Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupe 6-Speed

$87,000

2025-09-15 · 27,000 mi · manual · aqua blue metallic

A low-mileage, rare Aqua Blue manual 997.2 C2S with desirable factory specification but two recent collision events and partial PPF patching that required aggressive transparency to clear title and achieve strong final price.

Pick-up truck collision with left side rear wheel well · Service record VIN mismatch · Service record for wheel installation lists wrong VIN and wrong year—raises questions about work provenance · Partial PPF coverage and mixed-age PPF (2009 original + new 2025 sections) suggests previous damage history not fully itemized upfront

24k-Mile 2009 Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupe 6-Speed

$79,000

2025-08-31 · 24,000 mi · manual · black

Immaculate low-mileage 997.2 manual with a factory-special two-tone red-and-black interior, comprehensive service records, and enthusiast stewardship commanded $79k at auction—a premium justified by rarity, condition, and provenance.

2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupe 6-Speed

$66,744

2025-08-04 · 73,000 mi · manual · black

Sound 997.2 six-speed with mileage-appropriate wear, clean history, and factory provenance, but the non-standard aero bumper, sparse service documentation, and seller evasiveness warrant a pre-purchase inspection of the front structure and full powertrain health before committing final funds.

long oil change interval · incomplete service history disclosure · non-standard aero bumper (.1 style on .2 model) raises questions about prior front-end damage; seller claims cosmetic preference and has original bumper but motivation unclear · seller initially evasive on front bumper reasoning, later clarified it was OEM Porsche aero kit but not .2-specific

No Reserve: 28k-Mile 2009 Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupe 6-Speed

$87,500

2025-07-15 · 28,000 mi · manual · black

A well-maintained, low-mileage 997.2 manual with full service records and PPF protection, marred by unresolved gear-oil maintenance and an exhaust system of unknown provenance, that sold at fair market value despite seller's inflated expectations—attractive enough to fetch $87.5k but not the premium-tier example the dealer claimed.

gear oil change not completed · non-original exhaust installed prior to current owner's 2013 purchase, provenance unknown · gear oil change apparently never performed despite being recommended every 12 years; car is 16 years old

No Reserve: 12k-Mile 2009 Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupe 6-Speed

$87,500

2025-07-11 · 12,000 mi · manual · meteor gray metallic

A genuinely rare 12k-mile 997.2 C2S manual that fetched $87.5k despite critical gaps in service documentation and evidence of time-based rather than mileage-based aging, with the dealer performing all remedial work mid-auction in response to buyer skepticism rather than pre-auction due diligence.

Lack of service records · Original tires with 2008 date code · Absence of comprehensive service history despite 16-year ownership; Carfax reports only one oil change · No maintenance records provided until seller performed fresh service during auction

12k-Mile 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupe 6-Speed

$90,500

2025-05-25 · 12,000 mi · manual · aqua blue metallic

A beautifully presented, exceptionally low-mileage 997.2 manual with a desirable color and spec that nonetheless carries undisclosed accident history and arrived at hammer price ($90.5k) only after seller's evasiveness on damage documentation and engine diagnostics was overcome by the market's appetite for rare manual six-speeds.

Front and right-front body damage in 2019 · Missing DME report · Seller absent from auction for extended period, failing to respond to critical questions about accident damage, repair details, and DME data until late in bidding · 2019 accident history with front-end damage and fender replacement; minimal documentation of repair scope or quality

18k-Mile 2010 Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupe 6-Speed

$108,000

2025-05-11 · 18,000 mi · manual · arctic silver metallic

Exceptionally well-maintained low-mileage 997.2 manual with rare option stack and transparent ownership history, but the $108k final price reflects market euphoria for the generation rather than any individual mechanical standout, and minor damage history plus unresolved exhaust sagging suggest the buyer paid premium-to-peak money.

Tires from 2018 · Carfax shows 4 owners but seller claims only 3; seller cites trust transfer explaining apparent discrepancy, which was also mentioned by previous owner Jerry in his 2021 listing · Paint protection film has multiple cracks across multiple panels (hood, bumper, mirrors, quarter panels) raising questions about storage or handling

2009 Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupe 6-Speed

$79,500

2025-04-14 · 63,000 mi · manual · meteor gray metallic

A well-optioned, low-mileage 997.2 with impeccable service history and rare color that sold at a likely erroneous price after a clean auction, leaving no meaningful red flags on the car itself but raising questions about the legitimacy of the final bid.

Aftermarket JVC head unit replacing original; original PCM3 retained but aftermarket audio suggests prior modification history not detailed · Recent major service (clutch, flywheel, RMS, tires) performed immediately before consignment sale—typical dealer prep raising questions about true pre-service condition

2009 Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupe 6-Speed

$51,560

2025-01-17 · 70,000 mi · manual · cream white

A genuinely rare and well-maintained Cream White over Sea Blue 997.2 S with manual that sold under comparable market value, though persistent visual ambiguities (wheel condition, underbody damage, interior defect) and incomplete documentation from a first-time seller should be verified in person before final commitment.

Wheel paint deterioration and possible structural damage (photo #46) · Underbody condition uncertainty (photo #96) · May 2021 accident damage disclosed on Carfax; seller characterized as 'minor' but repair invoice from shop labeled car as 'Carrera 4S' (acknowledged as typo by seller, raising questions about shop documentation quality) · Repair documentation initially not provided; seller later supplied invoice only after direct inquiry, suggesting incomplete disclosure upfront

2009 Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupe 6-Speed

$63,500

2024-12-27 · 54,000 mi · manual · macadamia metallic

A desirable 997.2 manual in rare Macadamia Metallic with low miles, but marred by a prior undisclosed parking pole impact that resulted in an incorrect engine decklid installation affecting intake function—a ~$3–6k problem that savvy buyers appropriately priced into their bids.

non-original engine decklid installed · missing intake snorkels due to incorrect decklid · Non-original engine decklid installed (997.1 part on 997.2 car) without proper research or correct replacement · Prior parking pole impact not disclosed upfront in listing; revealed only after direct questioning in comments

Original-Owner 2009 Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupe 6-Speed

$58,000

2024-12-13 · 33,000 mi · manual · atlas gray metallic

Single-owner 2009 911 Carrera S with low mileage and strong provenance, marred by a Carfax/seller discrepancy on accident location, unexplained options vagueness, and unresolved IMS-bearing risk for early-2009 production.

Carfax/damage location discrepancy · Carfax front-bumper damage listing contradicts seller's rear-bumper account and repair invoice; unexplained discrepancy raises questions about accident reporting accuracy · Limited options listing for a 'nicely optioned' example; commenter sjakubowski's VIN decoder showed almost nothing, seller deflected to direct contact rather than clarifying

No Reserve: 2009 Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupe 6-Speed

$41,997

2024-10-03 · 123,000 mi · manual · meteor gray metallic

A well-documented high-mileage 997.2 C2S with strong mechanical bones and honest accident history (2012, fully disclosed) undermined by salvage branding, cosmetic non-originality (seats, wheels), and incipient electronics faults, yet seller's transparency and the platform's durability at 123k miles justified the $42k final against market skepticism.

November 2012 accident with light pole · Salvage/rebuilt title · Salvage title significantly impacts resale value and financing options · No receipts for original accident repairs from 2012; only hearsay from previous owner

32k-Mile 2009 Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupe 6-Speed

$93,500

2024-10-02 · 32,000 mi · manual · cream white

An exceptionally clean, low-mileage 997.2 C2S manual with museum-grade spec (cream white, natural brown leather, PASM, LSD) and tasteful modifications that sold on collector passion for rarity and execution rather than mechanical issues or discrepancies.

Seller lacked paint meter to definitively rule out respray despite commenter concern about potential panel variation · Two small paint touch-ups on hood and bumper by previous owner (though seller disclosed these)

2009 Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupe 6-Speed

Reserve not met

2024-09-24 · 61,000 mi · manual · basalt black metallic

Transparently listed low-mileage 2009 C2S with documented 2010 collision repair and recent comprehensive inspection found no takers even below a reserve that appeared disconnected from actual market appetite, ending in reserve-not-met—a cautionary tale about Canadian-market pricing expectations on BaT.

Front-end collision damage from 2010 · 2010 front-end collision damage not disclosed in main listing text, only revealed in comments and photos · U.S. Carfax shows no accidents while Canadian Carfax shows collision claim - potential confusion for U.S. buyers

36k-Mile 2009 Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupe 6-Speed

$80,500

2024-08-16 · 36,000 mi · manual · black

Clean, well-maintained low-mileage 997.2 Carrera S with good provenance and documentation, marred only by an undisclosed door refinish and missing OEM muffler that could affect California compliance.

Missing OEM muffler · Fabspeed intake CARB compliance unknown · Driver-side door refinish history undisclosed in main description, only found in paint meter discussion · Missing OEM muffler means California registration may be problematic

40k-Mile 2010 Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupe 6-Speed

$76,000

2024-08-01 · 40,000 mi · manual · basalt black metallic

A low-mile, well-documented 997.2 manual with desirable mods and recent major service, hampered only by the seller's inability to provide a DME report and vague explanation for early control arm replacement, yet it sold briskly to an engaged buyer at $76k.

dme report not provided · dme report unavailable despite multiple requests and comments indicating its importance for this model · original exhaust and shifter not retained or included in sale

26k-Mile 2009 Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupe 6-Speed

$83,500

2024-07-09 · 26,000 mi · manual · macadamia metallic

A stunning, exceptionally low-mileage 997.2 with rare factory options and meticulous original ownership sold at fair market, though the rapid re-listing with minimal miles and absence of new verification documents warrants caution on claims of condition and service.

no startup or drive video provided despite multiple requests in comments · no detailed service records provided since 2023 oil change

2010 Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupe 6-Speed

$51,500

2024-05-22 · 79,000 mi · manual · black

Rare 6-speed 997.2 coupe with strong service history and low-mileage replacement transmission, but multiple respray incidents and cosmetic damage requiring professional assessment suggest buyer should budget for full respray and cosmetic correction post-purchase.

Transmission synchro failure (original) · Paint chips and scratches throughout body · Multiple panel repaints before current ownership (2016, 2020) suggesting either accident damage or chronic paint blemish issues · Original transmission failure requiring complete replacement at 59k miles—though done under warranty, raises question about potential design/manufacturing issues

34k-Mile 2010 Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupe 6-Speed

$73,000

2024-04-18 · 34,000 mi · manual · meteor grey metallic

A meticulously documented, genuinely low-mileage 997.2 C2S with credible full history, professional inspection, and pristine mechanical condition, held by an emotionally invested original/third owner and sold at market-appropriate $73k to a patient bidder after competitive final bidding.

tires age and tread depth · Three owner history initially appeared concerning but seller credibly explained: first and third owner is the same person (belmont39); second owner held car for one year during 2014-2015 with only 2,000 miles and major service performed. Seller notes intimacy with full car history. · Tire age is legitimate concern: fronts from 2014 and rears from 2012 represent significant age despite low mileage, with rears approaching replacement threshold.

44k-Mile 2011 Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupe 6-Speed

$66,156

2023-11-17 · 44,000 mi · manual · carrara white

A well-equipped, low-mileage 997.2 C2S with desirable spec and recent major service, but severely hampered by a critical gap in service documentation between 2015 and pre-purchase, absence of a DME report, and a year-long ownership period with unclear explanation, all of which compressed final price below comparable market value.

Front bumper repainted under previous ownership · Inconsistent service records · Significant gap in documented service history between 2015 and pre-purchase service at Porsche North Houston · No DME (engine control unit diagnostic) report available despite being requested by multiple commenters

39k-Mile 2009 Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupe 6-Speed

$65,000

2023-11-10 · 39,000 mi · manual · basalt black metallic

A genuinely low-mileage, well-maintained, stock manual 997.2 C2S that cleared real-world testing and passed third-party inspection, marred only by aggressive seller defensiveness about a suspiciously quick flip and initially undisclosed spot paint repair.

Outstanding repair estimate from June 2023 · Quick flip: owner acquired October 2023, sold November 2023 (approximately 1 month); seller characterized as assisting collectors on consignment basis and has sold multiple cars on BAT · Misfires in DME history required explanation; legacy logs but indicates past issues

18k-Mile 2010 Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupe 6-Speed

$86,000

2023-10-17 · 18,000 mi · manual · carrara white

This 18k-mile 997.2 C2S is a meticulously documented, exceptionally rare manual-RWD-LSD-Natural-Brown combination that transcended typical market expectations at $86,000, though minor deferred maintenance (hood struts) and the absence of OEM suspension parts for future restoration are modest caveats in an otherwise exceptional example.

Shifter cable condition uncertain · Original owner held car for very short time (mid-2021 to Nov 2021 per Rocklin Porsche); dealer indicated frequent trader · Previous owner in Georgia then Louisiana before California residence suggests transient ownership history

25k-Mile 2009 Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupe 6-Speed

$85,000

2023-05-02 · 25,000 mi · manual · macadamia metallic

Exceptionally well-maintained, properly documented second-owner 997.2 with a genuinely rare Macadamia Metallic and Brown leather combo, zero IMS risk, and meticulous care—minor pre-existing rock chips and slightly sticky PCM knobs are cosmetic trivia against an otherwise flawless execution that justifies the $85k result in today's market for low-mileage manual 997.2s.

Seller purchased car sight unseen from Niello Porsche in Sacramento within hours of listing without photos—unusually rapid purchase · Factory third muffler and stock engine mounts only included in sale (not installed)—potential hassle and cost to restore stock configuration

15k-Mile 2009 Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupe 6-Speed

Reserve not met

2023-03-22 · 15,000 mi · manual · black

A manual 997.2 in strong original condition was torpedoed by a dealer seller who refused to engage with the market, allowing a vague Carfax blemish and baseline specification to anchor bidding well below market, ultimately failing to meet reserve despite genuine demand for the platform.

Carfax damage history July 2020 · Seller non-responsiveness · Seller completely absent from auction despite dealer consignment; typical seller engagement on BaT is expected · Carfax accident in July 2020 with vague 'very minor damage' description; repair docs uploaded but no narrative explanation

One-Owner 2010 Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupe 6-Speed

$75,000

2023-03-04 · 21,000 mi · manual · guards red

Exceptionally clean, low-mileage 997.2 manual coupe with stellar DME results and desirable red-on-black spec, held by estate sale and marred only by aged tires, minor wheel scuff, and sparse maintenance documentation that belies its meticulous original ownership.

tires aged since 2015 installation · limited documented maintenance history · estate sale with limited service records documentation · tires from 2015 suggest possible storage/deferred maintenance despite low mileage

2009 Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupe 6-Speed

Reserve not met

2022-12-04 · 59,000 mi · manual · arctic silver metallic

A salvage-auction flip with an accident history, incomplete documentation, paint quality issues, and a reserve-unsupported valuation that experienced buyers ultimately rejected as a poor risk-reward at $45k+.

Front-end accident with airbag deployment · Orange peel in paint · Car sold through Copart salvage auction with clear title, suggesting uninsured damage or private settlement · Branded title TMU (mileage) on Virginia title—seller claims previous owner checked wrong box, but commenters note branded titles typically result from insurance company reports

No Reserve: 2009 Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupe 6-Speed

$65,522

2022-11-20 · 43,000 mi · manual · guards red

A well-optioned, low-mileage 997.2 manual in a coveted spec with light cosmetic wear, clean history, and documented service sold at a seasonal discount below apparent market rate, delivering genuine value to an enthusiast buyer willing to bid down to the final seconds.

Front bumper repaint in December 2021 suggests prior minor damage or wear not fully explained · Car owned by seller's spouse but primarily driven by seller—created brief confusion in comments

2010 Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupe 6-Speed

$74,997

2022-10-09 · 50,000 mi · manual · guards red

Meticulously maintained, low-mileage 997.2 C2S manual with correct specification, transparent seller, verified original paint, and enthusiast-grade documentation that justified its $74,997 final price on fundamentals rather than market exuberance.

16k-Mile 2009 Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupe 6-Speed

Reserve not met

2022-10-05 · 16,000 mi · manual · arctic silver metallic

A pristine, low-mileage 997.2 Carrera S manual with impeccable service records and provenance failed to clear reserve at $73.5k—likely a victim of timing (hurricane disruption, market softening) rather than condition, but subsequently sold privately, suggesting real interest below auction floor.

Car purchased by dealer from original owner in August 2022, then immediately listed for auction ~1 month later (flip pattern) · Carfax provided by Grand Prix Subaru (prior owner) rather than current dealer, though seller confirmed free and clear title held

49k-Mile 2009 Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupe 6-Speed

Reserve not met

2022-09-20 · 49,000 mi · manual · basalt black metallic

Well-optioned, low-mileage 997.2 manual with the most bulletproof engine in the 911 lineup undermined by prior accident history and seller's reserve set well above what the market—even a spirited bidding war—could sustain.

October 2013 accident damage to right rear · Reserve not met at $66,000 despite 28 bids and extended bidding war, suggesting seller's reserve was significantly higher than market willing to pay · Only two active bidders in final stages despite initial broad bidding

18k-Mile 2010 Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupe 6-Speed

$83,000

2022-08-30 · 18,000 mi · manual · arctic silver metallic

A low-mileage, well-presented 997.2 Carrera S manual with responsive dealer support and clean history, though absent a comprehensive service trail and with minor disclosed paint work that justified an $83k hammer in a hot market for manual examples.

Limited service records available · Incomplete service history: only brake fluid flush and oil change from April 2021 documented; no records of major services despite low mileage and age · No comprehensive pre-purchase inspection report offered before sale, only willingness to arrange one

Modified 2010 Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupe 6-Speed

Reserve not met

2022-08-24 · 48,000 mi · manual · gt silver metallic

A genuinely sorted 997.2 manual with rare appeal and frank owner communication, but four previous owners, caster-bushing wear, and an unmet $60k+ reserve suggest the market questioned whether suspension mods and 48k miles justified the ask for a car with no documented PPI.

PASM inoperative · Reserve not met at $59,999, indicating seller's reserve was above final bid · four unknown previous owners before current seller

Modified 2010 Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupe 6-Speed

$82,000

2022-06-08 · 51,000 mi · manual · arctic silver metallic

Comprehensively and tastefully modified 997.2 with proven low-stress use, full OEM parts archive for reversion, authentic Porsche Motorsports components, and strong third-party endorsement from experienced owners — a genuine enthusiast-built driver that reached $82k in spirited bidding, likely driven by scarcity of clean manual 997.2s and relative value versus contemporary GT3 market.

29k-Mile 2009 Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupe 6-Speed

$86,000

2022-06-01 · 29,000 mi · manual · black

A genuinely low-mileage, well-optioned manual 997.2 C2S with two California owners and no major mechanical red flags, marred only by minor cosmetic issues (windshield chip, fender scratch) and lingering ambiguity about a possible respray on the front end that the seller denies but commenters questioned—elevated at auction's close by a strategic last-minute detail that reset buyer confidence.

Possible paint or body concerns · Misalignment or paint concerns on hood/bumper area raised by multiple commenters but denied by seller; no paint meter readings provided in listing summary to verify, though seller noted photos include them · Water pump not serviced and seller claims mechanic did not recommend service; unknown if proper inspection occurred

24k-Mile 2009 Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupe 6-Speed

$73,500

2021-11-23 · 24,000 mi · manual · guards red

A well-maintained, low-mileage 997.2 with desirable sporting specification and Guards Red finish sold for $73,500, but minor unresolved questions about lift-damage documentation and non-stock interior options and potential dimple near headlight suggest buyer should have obtained pre-purchase inspection confirmation.

Hood damage reported to Carfax despite seller's characterization of it as extremely minor and not requiring actual repair—raises questions about what repair work was actually performed and why insurance claim was filed · Discrepancy between painted seat backs/center console and factory documentation unclear even after seller investigation promised

7k-Mile 2010 Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupe 6-Speed

$82,000

2021-11-02 · 7,000 mi · manual · arctic silver metallic

A meticulously preserved last-generation manual 997.2 Carrera S with correct spec and exceptional rarity, undercut only by bore-scoring risk inherent to low-mileage cold-storage 3.8L examples and minor damage from a garage mishap that no bore scope could clear before sale.

Bore scoring risk on MA1 3.8L flat-six engine · Very low mileage (7k in 11 years) raises questions about storage and use patterns; commenters debate whether this is asset or liability · Car purchased August 2021 and immediately re-listed suggests quick flip or life change, not long-term keeper

26k-Mile 2009 Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupe 6-Speed

Reserve not met

2021-10-14 · 26,000 mi · manual · arctic silver metallic

A pristine, low-mileage 997.2 with proven service and clean history that failed to clear reserve at $73k, suggesting seller overvalued against comparable local inventory and the market's willingness to pay for an un-optioned Carrera S on a 15-year-old platform.

Reserve not met at $73,000 despite seller's claimed standards · Missing Sport Chrono Package and sports exhaust noted by multiple commenters as limiting for enthusiasts

46k-Mile 2009 Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupe 6-Speed

$70,512

2021-09-07 · 46,000 mi · manual · aqua blue metallic

A generational-finally 997.2 6-speed in legitimately rare Aqua Blue with impeccable provenance and no modifications—the kind of collectable that justified $70.5k against nine bidders despite six prior owners and cosmetic blemishes.

Very short ownership period: purchased June 2021, listed for sale within 2 months with only 300 miles added · Six previous owners raises questions about why multiple buyers let go of this rare spec

2009 Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupe 6-Speed

$75,000

2021-08-31 · 49,000 mi · manual · midnight blue metallic

An exceptionally well-preserved 997.2 S manual with documentary evidence of absurdly gentle ownership (never revved past 2500 RPM), comprehensive service completion, and a captivating color combination that commanded $75k by auction close—a car sold in pristine condition to a buyer who understands what he purchased.

Only one key initially listed, though seller later cut and programmed a second key post-listing · Paint correction performed under current ownership raised questions about undisclosed damage (clarified as cosmetic swirl removal)

19k-Mile 2011 Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupe 6-Speed

Reserve not met

2021-08-24 · 19,000 mi · manual · black

A well-documented, low-mileage 997.2 Carrera S with thorough recent service and responsive seller, undercut by five prior owners in ten years and the absence of a DME report, ultimately falling short of reserve despite $74k bids that align with market pricing for this spec.

No DME report · No DME report provided despite multiple requests and commentary that it would have likely secured higher bid · Five owners in ten years raises concerns about car's history despite clean Carfax

2010 Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupe 6-Speed

$56,661

2021-06-03 · 41,000 mi · manual · black

A well-maintained, low-mileage 997.2 Carrera S manual with an unexplained minor 2013 accident, no DME report, and an early clutch replacement from previous ownership—solid driver at a fair price if the accident history does not deter.

Accident history unexplained: rear-end collision in December 2013 when seller did not own car, with Carfax showing airbags did not deploy but no damage details available · Early clutch replacement in 2018 at unknown mileage with no explanation from previous owner

19k-Mile 2009 Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupe 6-Speed

$79,000

2021-05-09 · 19,000 mi · manual · meteor gray metallic

Genuinely clean, low-mile 997.2 manual with tasteful originality marred only by unknown-provenance aftermarket wheels and carbon trim, that sold on late speculative momentum in a heated 2021 collector market to a buyer willing to exceed rational comps for the rarity of a 12-year-old undriven sports car.

Only ~1,000 miles added during 18-month ownership suggests car may sit; future buyer habits unknown · Four owners in 12 years with extremely low miles implies cyclical collector mentality rather than stewardship

42k-Mile 2009 Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupe 6-Speed

$62,000

2021-04-05 · 42,000 mi · manual · black

A well-maintained, low-mileage 997.2 manual with proven engine architecture and desirable spec, but seat originality questions and lack of build documentation create minor buyer friction that did not materially impact the $62k result in a market now treating these cars as investment-grade assets.

Seat configuration discrepancy · Seats do not match original build sheet per VIN lookup, suggesting replacement by prior owner; seller could not provide original window sticker or build sheet documentation · Alcantara seat trim unusual for 997.2 (typically seen only on GT3); raises questions about originality and resale appeal

No Reserve: 19k-Mile 2010 Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupe 6-Speed

$64,600

2021-01-06 · 19,000 mi · manual · black

A low-mileage, desirable 997.2 S manual in excellent cosmetic and mechanical condition with full dealership service history and no disclosed issues, sold at market-clearing price ($64.6k) that reflects the current scarcity premium for manual 997.2s but may represent a steeper entry point than pre-COVID pricing.

33k-Mile 2010 Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupe 6-Speed

$51,000

2019-08-19 · 33,000 mi · manual · meteor grey metallic

A legally compliant Canadian-market import with proper documentation and strong provenance, well-optioned and stock, but missing service records and paint verification—a genuinely solid $51k buy despite those documentation gaps.

No service history available · Paint meter readings not provided · No service history or invoices provided despite 33k miles over 9 years · Four previous owners before selling dealer

2010 Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupe 6-Speed

$52,000

2019-07-09 · 36,000 mi · manual · black

A clean, low-mileage example of a increasingly rare manual 997.2 S that sold at fair market value despite the seller's inability to provide pre-sale DME verification, leaving some premium buyers cautious but ultimately attracting enough serious interest to reach $52k in a competitive final round.

missing DME report · four owners for a 9-year-old car suggests higher turnover · seller acquired car earlier in year and is selling after only 6 months of ownership with approximately 3,000 miles added—consistent with 'flipping'

2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupe 6-Speed

$54,000

2018-04-11 · 48,300 mi · manual · dark blue metallic

A low-mileage, manual 997.2 in desirable blue with light but undisclosed parking damage and incomplete service records sold well above conservative estimates ($45–49k fair value) to a persistent bidder exploiting early-auction momentum, creating a seller win but raising questions about buyer homework on condition and market comparables.

Parking damage to right rear quarter · Incomplete service history disclosure · Incomplete dealer service documentation on Carfax despite claim of consistent dealer maintenance · Seller unfamiliar with vehicle history details (Braman location geography, valet key status uncertain)

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