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About & Methodology
996Value.com is an independent Porsche 996 valuation and market intelligence project — built by an owner, from verified auction sales.
About 996Value.com
996Value.com is an independent project run by Wesley Neese, a Porsche 996 owner, built to answer one question honestly: what is a 996 actually worth? The site combines a free valuation calculator with market research and a monthly premium report, all grounded in verified Bring a Trailer hammer prices rather than asking prices or asking-price indexes. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by Porsche AG or Bring a Trailer.
Methodology
- Data source: 153 verified Bring a Trailer sold listings covering 1999–2005 Porsche 911 (996) cars, across 12 variants.
- Hammer-price basis: all prices are hammer prices; buyer fees are excluded so figures reflect what the car sold for, not the all-in transaction.
- Band medians: valuations are computed from median hammer prices within variant and mileage bands, not from averages that a single outlier can distort.
- Monthly updates: the dataset is reviewed and extended every month; the calculator and reports are regenerated from the current data.
- Thin-data policy: where a band has only one or two comparable sales, the tool shows the actual hammer prices instead of a valuation — a small sample is reported, not disguised as a confident estimate.
- No invented data: every figure on this site traces to a recorded sale. Sample sizes are shown wherever a number is presented.
Data & valuation disclaimers
Valuations are directional estimates based on observed auction results. They are not appraisals, not offers to buy or sell, and not a guarantee of any selling price. Auction results reflect specific cars on specific days; condition, service history, and provenance move individual cars outside any band. Past sales do not predict future prices.
Privacy
996Value.com collects as little as possible. The site uses standard, privacy-respecting analytics to understand aggregate traffic. The valuation calculator runs entirely in your browser — your inputs are not sent to any server. Email addresses submitted for the free buyer's guide or newsletter are handled by the email provider (Kit) and used only for the updates you signed up for. No data is sold. Contact: wesley@996value.com.
Terms of use
Content on 996Value.com is provided for research and informational purposes only. It is not financial, investment, legal, or mechanical advice. Valuations are estimates, not appraisals. Vehicle inspections and purchase decisions should involve qualified professionals. By using the site you agree that 996Value.com and its operator are not liable for decisions made based on its content. All sales of the Premium Market report are final digital-product sales.