2021 Porsche 911Carrera S

The core problem is price disconnect. Comparable 2021 Carrera S models are selling for a median of $64,249. This asking price sits 173% above market—meaning you'd be paying nearly three times what similar cars actually trade for. Even the car's estimated current market value of $65,000 to $75,355 leaves a $100,000+ gap between what you'd pay and what the asset is worth. The hold score of 0.1 out of 100 reflects this reality: there's no compelling value here.

The depreciation picture compounds the problem. This five-year-old sports car has already lost substantial value from its original MSRP, and at the asking price, you're not buying at a discount—you're buying at a massive premium to current market conditions. Factor in $3,000 in annual maintenance costs (Porsche ownership is expensive), and your total cost of ownership becomes even less attractive.

The one bright spot: zero open recalls and a clean safety history means no surprise repair bills from manufacturer defects.

Before you proceed further, get an independent appraisal. The asking price is so far removed from market reality that you need to understand whether there's something exceptional about this specific car's condition or provenance that might justify even a fraction of the premium. If that appraisal comes back near $65,000–$75,000, walk away.