As a long time Porsche 911 aspirant, I’ve monitored the prices for a new one the last 20ish years on and off and the starting prices and options today look crazy relative to anything else (granted, I’ve never been in this category of car yet). /rant
Getting quoted $155k (window sticker) + tax, fees, shipping for a new 2026 911 Base Carerra.
Wondering if anyone can share a perspective on:
Is MSRP the going median price for base Carreras? I see anecdotal evidence that 2-3% was doable in past years but it hasn’t been possible in my brief shopping experience
How much negotiation room can you get for a loaner car with a couple thousand miles?
Am I better off targeting my research to an allocation so that I control the build (my builds on Configurator bring me to ~$150k, so I’m rationalization the $5k premium for a slightly less personal but immediately available car)
I also see 2025 MY Carreras that are quoted at higher than sticker because base MSRP changed between these years. More negotiation room for these considering they are last year’s sitting on the lot (mostly demos, maybe)?
Am I overthinking it and as my lady says, “you’re looking to spend $150 grand on a car, why are you haggling for $5k)
Appreciate helping a stranger navigate this incredibly exciting and somewhat daunting task of buying a 911.
P.S: not looking to invite opinions on CPO/Used/Lease/why-911-get-x-instead
I cant offer much but will definitely be monitoring your progress. All the best with your search and I really hope you get some great guidance on here.
I’m a long time Porsche fan and retired from over 25 years in the industry. A deal on a new/demo 911 is a different animal than the usual vehicles we’re trying to hack leases on here.
Don’t expect a discount, paying MSRP for a base Carrera is a solid deal. Can you find a discount somewhere? Sure, but it’ll probably be on some weird spec that will hurt you far more at resale time than whatever small discount you might manage to pry out of the dealer.
The negotiation leverage on a loaner car is not there, and a 2025 will easily sell for MSRP.
Getting or waiting for an allocation is a fun experience if you have the time, patience, and access to a dealer that will do an allocation at MSRP. When I ordered mine, the factory even sent you pictures of the car as it made its way down the assembly line. You could also track the progress on the transport as it was shipped to the US. The whole process took just over 6 months from deposit to delivery, so it’s not an option if you need a vehicle soon.
The 911 has the highest resale value of any car year after year. See the answer to #2. You will feel horrible paying full MSRP now but feel like a genius when it comes time to trade/sell it.
YES, you are overthinking this. If you want the car, and it won’t cause you financial difficulties…just buy it, you won’t regret your decision.
I have a standing offer for a base 911 allocation (no GT3RS, sorry) at MSRP plus $2-3k in hard adds. The adds are ok, some ceramic and warranties that are worth it. But only reason they’ll offer it to me is that I’ve had a working relationship with that salesperson and dealership for 10+ yrs. Haven’t jumped on it coz it’s way out of state, need more room, and SO makes fun of me getting in and out of it. So I went for the next best thing on my list
MSRP is good IMO, especially if it’s a nice build.
Let us know how it goes… would like to see how your hunt progresses
MSRP with no forced adds is a solid deal on a base 911. I think the market may eventually support a small discount, but it remains to be seen.
If you need an allocation in FL with no games, markups, etc, I can help. I may even be able to try to get you a point or two off if I have the leverage of a ready-to-order customer.
I only put like $8 in . One of my vehicles has been sitting for a couples of months. I decided to hot rod around for a few miles and I topped it off before parking again. Lol
I have and would order…mine was back during pandemic so got a smoking deal…you should be able to get an order at MSRP…IMO also get at least an S for fun and resale reasons…manual too!
Congrats to you for being in the position to buy such a magnificent automobile. I like the term 911 Aspirant! At one time I considered myself a 911 Aspirant, then a Cayman/Boxer Aspirant, then a C8 Corvette Aspirant. Unfortunately I’m nothing more than a guy with a mortgage, one kid in college, 2 in high school, and a 2001 Honda Prelude Type SH that’s developed a mysterious oil leak in the garage. Just throwing my keyboard warrior opinion out there since you asked, but unless the car available now is how you’d spec it or maybe with just a few other options, I’d wait and order what I want. I’d send the build sheet to @IAC_Scott and have him take a look at it and see if it is a weird spec or missing a key option (like front axle lift).
. One of my vehicles has been sitting for a couples of months. I decided to hot rod around for a few miles and I topped it off before parking again. Lol