2006 Porsche 911 Reviews, Pricing & Specs
Overview
Porsche returned all-wheel-drive models to the 911 lineup for 2006. The Carrera 4 coupe and convertible, and the Carrera 4S coupe and...
Porsche returned all-wheel-drive models to the 911 lineup for 2006. The Carrera 4 coupe and convertible, and the Carrera 4S coupe and convertible were equipped with Porsche's Intelligent All-Wheel-Drive system, which transfers power as required to the front axle for maximum grip on all types of road surfaces. A multiple-disc clutch and robust braking system are also part of the package. The 911 Carrera 4, as well as a base 911 Carrera, were powered by a flat, compact, rear-mounted 3.6-liter six-cylinder engine that produced 325 horsepower. Stepping up a notch in power, the 911 Carrera 4S, as well as a standard Carrera S model, received a 3.8-liter six-cylinder engine that pumped out 355 horsepower. A six-speed manual overdrive transmission was standard across the line, while a five-speed automatic was optional. As expected of a Porsche sports car, the 911 came with a long list of features, including air conditioning, power windows, power door locks, leather seats, cruise control, a leather-wrapped steering wheel with a tilt steering column, a trip computer, anti-lock brakes, traction control, stability control, and an AM/FM stereo system with a CD player. Fast and fun were the words most commonly used by drivers to describe the 911. The car's handling, performance, and sporty styling were also cited as positive points.
What owners say
"Overall, owners of the 2006 Porsche 911 love its outstanding performance, fun driving experience, and sleek design. Many highlight the car's exhilarating acceleration and top-notch handling on the road. However, some concerns were raised about the car's harsh ride quality and issues like the IMS bearing. Despite these drawbacks, drivers appreciate its reliability and the thrill it brings to both everyday use and track days."
This car is absolutely amazing. My uncle has let me drive it a few times, and I absolutely love it. Driving through Los Gatos mid-afternoon with the top down in this thing is one of life's best. The shifting is smooth, the steering is perfect, the feel of the car is absolutely brilliant. I drove this car over highway 17 and had the opportunity to punch it around a few slowpokes, and it was the most incredible feeling in the world! If you have the means, i highly recommend one.
January 11, 2008Love it to bits, best car so far !!
November 27, 2007I wanted to try out a 2WD 911 so I switched from a 996 Turbo to a 997 Carrera S with PASM. I must say, the PASM is phenomenal. I never seen or felt an electronic system that makes an instantaneous and very noticeable difference in how the car handles and responds to the throttle...it's awesome. In "normal" mode the car eats up bumps and handles plushly but still quickly. In "Sport" mode, you feel every crevice and crack in the road the instant you push the button, and I mean the instant, it's very noticeable. This system gives you the best of both worlds. The 2WD car handles a lot better than the AWD Turbo too. It doesn't understeer as bad on corner entry and in fact it seems to apply a brake to the inside rear wheel which pulls the front of the car exactly were you want it to go...really cool. It has an amazing amount of corner exit grip too. And it sounds awesome on full song north of 5,000 Rpms....(not as good as a GT3, but better than a Turbo). A really fun car that doesn't cost an arm and a leg to maintain either. People have this false idea that Porsche parts cost some ridiculous amount of money. They really dont. Some things you expect to be expensive aren't and some things you think would be reasonable aren't (like the ash tray). Definitely cheaper than my old BMW.
February 28, 2013What owners say
This car is absolutely amazing. My uncle has let me drive it a few times, and I absolutely love it. Driving through Los Gatos mid-afternoon with the top down in this thing is one of life's best. The shifting is smooth, the steering is perfect, the feel of the car is absolutely brilliant. I drove this car over highway 17 and had the opportunity to punch it around a few slowpokes, and it was the most incredible feeling in the world! If you have the means, i highly recommend one.
January 11, 2008Love it to bits, best car so far !!
November 27, 2007I wanted to try out a 2WD 911 so I switched from a 996 Turbo to a 997 Carrera S with PASM. I must say, the PASM is phenomenal. I never seen or felt an electronic system that makes an instantaneous and very noticeable difference in how the car handles and responds to the throttle...it's awesome. In "normal" mode the car eats up bumps and handles plushly but still quickly. In "Sport" mode, you feel every crevice and crack in the road the instant you push the button, and I mean the instant, it's very noticeable. This system gives you the best of both worlds. The 2WD car handles a lot better than the AWD Turbo too. It doesn't understeer as bad on corner entry and in fact it seems to apply a brake to the inside rear wheel which pulls the front of the car exactly were you want it to go...really cool. It has an amazing amount of corner exit grip too. And it sounds awesome on full song north of 5,000 Rpms....(not as good as a GT3, but better than a Turbo). A really fun car that doesn't cost an arm and a leg to maintain either. People have this false idea that Porsche parts cost some ridiculous amount of money. They really dont. Some things you expect to be expensive aren't and some things you think would be reasonable aren't (like the ash tray). Definitely cheaper than my old BMW.
February 28, 2013This car is such high quality that driving, handling and braking is graceful and flawless. Only once did I get caught in a unexpected rainstorm and it handled just remarkably, more than I expected. This car is a head turner, always getting stopped in parking lots asking about it. This car comes with no negatives- just pure awesome!
April 9, 2015I have enjoyed this car on a 12 hour trip, daily errands and on the race track. The total driving experience is such a great balance from the steering feel, brake feel, exhaust noise and great engine. If you have a short list of cars including m3's, 370's, etc - drive them all and the porsche will make sense why its the best enthusiast choice. The only competition is porsche's own cayman/boxster which are a screaming deal.
January 21, 2015This machine is aerodynamic and with a manual gear box, you can get a quick start and push the car to it's limit. The wonderful experience about this machine is, if you dare to push the trottle while cornering, you will feel the stability while cornering in high speed. 4:5 rating for me.
September 10, 2009No other car for the money can offer more. You feel complete as a driver and comfortable with the car. In most cases the 911 is more capable than the driver.
January 25, 2008This car looks beautiful, feels great to drive and sounds amazing. The convertible top seals the cabin almost as well as a coupe and top down driving is wonderful without hair blowing around. It has the base engine with 325 hp and thats plenty for almost everybody except maybe some track enthusiasts.
January 31, 2022This is an amazingly fun drive, solid, great handling and acceleration. An amazing deal at the price I paid.
October 23, 2020Great car period! Great handling, looks, cache. Timeless beauty. Fun at the track. Other cars may have more HP but Porsche uses it the best. Every well executive should have one. The AWD provides a level of refinement and performance not present in the C2.
December 8, 2010Trims & specs
Base MSRP $82,195 | Seating 4 |
Engine 3.8L 355 hp H6 | Cargo Capacity 4.8 cu ft |
Combined MPG 20 | Drivetrain RWD |
Base MSRP $92,195 | Seating 4 |
Engine 3.8L 355 hp H6 | Cargo Capacity 4.8 cu ft |
Combined MPG 20 | Drivetrain RWD |
Base MSRP $100,706 | Seating 4 |
Engine 3.8L 381 hp H6 | Cargo Capacity 4.8 cu ft |
Combined MPG 20 | Drivetrain RWD |
Base MSRP $72,095 | Seating 4 |
Engine 3.6L 325 hp H6 | Cargo Capacity 4.8 cu ft |
Combined MPG 20 | Drivetrain RWD |
Base MSRP $82,195 | Seating 4 |
Engine 3.6L 325 hp H6 | Cargo Capacity 4.8 cu ft |
Combined MPG 20 | Drivetrain RWD |
Base MSRP $77,895 | Seating 4 |
Engine 3.6L 325 hp H6 | Cargo Capacity 4.8 cu ft |
Combined MPG 20 | Drivetrain AWD |
Base MSRP $87,895 | Seating 4 |
Engine 3.6L 325 hp H6 | Cargo Capacity 4.8 cu ft |
Combined MPG 20 | Drivetrain AWD |
Base MSRP $87,895 | Seating 4 |
Engine 3.8L 355 hp H6 | Cargo Capacity 4.8 cu ft |
Combined MPG 19 | Drivetrain AWD |
Base MSRP $97,895 | Seating 4 |
Engine 3.8L 355 hp H6 | Cargo Capacity 4.8 cu ft |
Combined MPG 19 | Drivetrain AWD |
Pricing trends
MSRP range
$72,095 - $100,706
Current avg. market price
$56,281
Trending down by 0.6% this month
May 2026 - November 2026
