1998 Porsche 911 Carrera
WP0CA2991WS340231
ABOVE MARKET
· $77,186 above typical price
Houston, TX
This 1998 Porsche 911 Carrera is listed at $160,000 with 18,242 miles in Houston, TX.
Market price range
Based on 12 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of September 4, 2026This vehicle: $160,000 — above the market range (typical price $82,814)
Asking $160,000 · typical market price $82,814 · based on 12 comparable same-build listings.
Price history for this VIN
Price dropped $88,100 (−55.1%) over 55 days.
Asking prices recorded across 2 listing dates for VIN WP0CA2991WS340231, spanning 55 days.
Active listing
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VMC Auto Group | Houston, TX 77057 | $160,000 | 18,242 mi | 2026-06-06 |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| vmcautogroup | Houston, Texas 77057 | $71,900 | 18,242 mi | 2026-07-31 |
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Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for WP0CA2991WS340231Full factory specs for this build →
- ✗ Backup camera
- ✗ Blind-spot monitor
- ✗ Lane departure
- ✗ ABS
- ✗ Electronic stability
Fuel economy (EPA)
Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 17 MPG combined.
5-year cost to own
Beyond the sticker: what this 1998 Porsche 911 likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.
Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 1998 Porsche 911 has 1 recall campaign as of August 2026. EPA combined fuel economy: 17 MPG.
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AIR BAGSEQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: CHILD SEATING SYSTEM AIR BAG DEACTIVATION KIT FOR USE ON 1997-1998 911 CARRERA S, CARRERA 4, CARRERA 4S, AND TURBO (1997 MODEL ONLY), PART NO.NHTSA campaign 98E005000
Recall campaigns apply to the model year, not to one car. Check remedy status for this VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Model-level data for the 1998 Porsche 911 from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed August 28, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 1998 Porsche 911 over the last 6 months — the market softened $30,239 in that span.
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| March 2026 | $229,991 |
| April 2026 | $151,945 |
| May 2026 | $167,450 |
| June 2026 | $170,150 |
| July 2026 | $146,945 |
| August 2026 | $199,752 |
How it compares to rivals
Median asking price for comparable body styles listed near this car| Model | Median price | For sale nearby | vs this car |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 Porsche 911 Carrera (this car) | $160,000 | 12 | — |
| 1997 BMW Z3 | $9,488 | 4 | −$150,512 |
| 1999 Ford Mustang | $19,980 | 3 | −$140,020 |
| 1999 Jaguar XK8 | $10,247 | 2 | −$149,753 |
Cheapest active listings of each comparable body style in this region — median of what those models actually ask.
Market by model year
What each model year costs right now — live supply, median asking price and how much value each year keeps versus the newest one.
| Year | Units for sale | Median price | vs newest | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 69 | $69,995 | 100% | 57,109 mi |
| 2008 | 140 | $59,995 | 86% | 54,268 mi |
| 2007 | 97 | $75,889 | 108% | 48,377 mi |
| 2006 | 96 | $58,815 | 84% | 58,425 mi |
| 2005 | 48 | $54,898 | 78% | 58,435 mi |
| 2004 | 102 | $51,995 | 74% | 55,437 mi |
| 2003 | 76 | $39,782 | 57% | 64,616 mi |
| 2002 | 71 | $39,000 | 56% | 60,148 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
