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  • 2dr Cpe Carrera
    Starts at
    $76,300
    20 City / 24 Hwy
    MPG
    4
    Seat capacity
    Gas Flat 6-cyl
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 2dr Cpe Carrera 4
    Starts at
    $82,500
    17 City / 24 Hwy
    MPG
    4
    Seat capacity
    Gas Flat 6-cyl
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 2dr Cpe Carrera S
    Starts at
    $87,000
    17 City / 24 Hwy
    MPG
    4
    Seat capacity
    Gas Flat 6-cyl
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 2dr Cabriolet Carrera
    Starts at
    $87,000
    20 City / 24 Hwy
    MPG
    4
    Seat capacity
    Gas Flat 6-cyl
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 2dr Targa 4
    Starts at
    $90,400
    17 City / 24 Hwy
    MPG
    4
    Seat capacity
    Gas Flat 6-cyl
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 2dr Cabriolet Carrera 4
    Starts at
    $93,200
    17 City / 24 Hwy
    MPG
    4
    Seat capacity
    Gas Flat 6-cyl
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 2dr Cpe Carrera 4S
    Starts at
    $93,200
    16 City / 24 Hwy
    MPG
    4
    Seat capacity
    Gas Flat 6-cyl
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 2dr Cabriolet Carrera S
    Starts at
    $97,700
    17 City / 24 Hwy
    MPG
    4
    Seat capacity
    Gas Flat 6-cyl
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 2dr Targa 4S
    Starts at
    $101,100
    16 City / 24 Hwy
    MPG
    4
    Seat capacity
    Gas Flat 6-cyl
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 2dr Cabriolet Carrera 4S
    Starts at
    $103,900
    16 City / 24 Hwy
    MPG
    4
    Seat capacity
    Gas Flat 6-cyl
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
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  • 2dr Cpe Turbo
    Starts at
    $130,000
    16 City / 23 Hwy
    MPG
    4
    Seat capacity
    Gas Flat 6-cyl
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 2dr Cabriolet Turbo
    Starts at
    $140,700
    15 City / 24 Hwy
    MPG
    4
    Seat capacity
    Gas Flat 6-cyl
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    All Wheel Drive
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Notable features

Upgraded six-cylinder engines for 2009
911 Turbo remains the same
New twin-clutch transmission
New iPod-compatible stereo option
Rear- or all-wheel drive
Coupe, convertible or glass-roofed Targa

The good & the bad

The good

Powerful acceleration
Handling
Braking
Styling
Intuitive controls

The bad

Cramped cabin
Storage space
Harsh ride quality
Meagerly equipped base model
Expensive options

Expert 2009 Porsche 911 review

our expert's take
Our expert's take
By Jim Mateja
Full article
our expert's take


Tired of all the dreary news?

Then slip behind the wheel of a 2009 Porsche 911 Carrera for a little R&R.

We briefly felt guilty about enjoying a high-performance sports car at a time when some are losing sleep over conserving an ounce of fuel, until we pulled the ruby red Porsche into a mall lot as a bumblebee yellow Smart was pulling out.

It appeared the man piloting the Smart shed a tear while gazing fondly at the Porsche. At $4 a gallon for gas, his Smart looks a lot better. At the $1.79 the day our paths crossed, the Porsche won out.

Porsche offers the rear-wheel-drive Carrera and Carrera S (coupe and cabriolet), plus all-wheel-drive Carrera 4 and Carrera 4S coupe and cabrio. The 4 denotes a new AWD system borrowed from the 911 Turbo; the S a bolder 6-cylinder.

We tested the 911 Carrera 4S cabrio. AWD helps it stick to the pavement as if attached to a rail. Exceptional handling and stability, especially at high speed. And to keep you in command, stability control and traction control are standard.

The power top on the 4S cabrio opens and hides behind the rear seats in about 20 seconds. Ditto for the return trip. Though it wasn’t quite 40 degrees, we went top down, turned the heat up full blast and hoped Bernie Madoff could see from his cell.

Even topless, the cabin remains quiet enough for conversation, though if the wind deflector had been behind the front seats, the talk would have been about something other than cold necks.

Just in case, reinforced windshield pillars serve as a roll bar; a second roll bar mounted behind the rear seats deploys when sensors detect an impending rollover.

The Carrera line has been upgraded for 2009 with a 3.6-liter, 345-horsepower (up from 325) 6 in the base models, and a 3.8-liter, 385-h.p. (up from 355) 6 in the S, which also gets 19-inch radials (18-inchers in the base models).

There’s a choice of 6-speed manual or 7-speed automatic transmission, the latter with Doppelkupplungsgetriebe, or PDK to Porsche. The new double-clutch tranny-one for even numbered gears, one for odd-replaces Tiptronic, the clutchless manual that shifted by tapping steering-wheel paddles.

With computer technology, the transmission shifts twice, out of one gear and into another, on its own faster than a human can. Shifts are smooth and seamless. The 4S sprints from the light. Raw power. No hesitation or stumbling, just blistering quick yet exceptionally sure-footed movement.

The 4S cabriolet accelerates from zero to 60 m.p.h. in 4.7 seconds with standard 6-speed manual; 4.5 seconds with 7-speed automatic and PDK. Top speed is 183 m.p.h. Brakes are beefed up in keeping with Porsche’s philosophy that quick starts deserve even quicker stops.

While 4S aims to please enthusiasts, the mileage minded are served, too, by an 18 m.p.g. city/27 m.p.g. highway rating with PDK, 2 m.p.g. better than with 6-speed manual. While no economy car, it’s no guzzler either.

Where the 4S falls short is in rear-seat room, where a couple leather buckets reside to keep insurance agents from charging the two-seater rate. Likewise, the trunk upfront holds only a small duffel bag. Golf clubs? Try tennis.

Amenities atone for shortcomings. Heated seats ($500) are also ventilated ($800) to cool by circulating air through the seatback and bottom cushions. There’s also Bluetooth phone as well as iPod, USB and MP3 player connections ($440).

Styling changes are minor: new covers for the headlamps, larger air inlets, larger exterior mirrors and dual, round, polished exhaust outlets on the 4S.

The 911 Carrera 4S starts at $102,900, so buyers aren’t worried about $4 gas.

“But they aren’t immune to what’s going on with the economy,” said Porsche spokesman Gary Fong, citing a 40 percent dip in December sales, though noting “only” an 11 percent decline in February.

Yet, the $102,900 is only the initiation fee. The 4S added PDK at $4,080, beige leather interior at $3,655, power comfort memory seats at $1,550 and an adjustable sport suspension package with firmer settings and programmed shifts for the track at $960, to name a few.

But at $120,000, it gets more smiles per gallon than a yellow bumblebee.

Read Jim Mateja Sunday in Rides. Contact him at transportation@tribune.com.

2009 Porsche 911 review: Our expert's take
By Jim Mateja


Tired of all the dreary news?

Then slip behind the wheel of a 2009 Porsche 911 Carrera for a little R&R.

We briefly felt guilty about enjoying a high-performance sports car at a time when some are losing sleep over conserving an ounce of fuel, until we pulled the ruby red Porsche into a mall lot as a bumblebee yellow Smart was pulling out.

It appeared the man piloting the Smart shed a tear while gazing fondly at the Porsche. At $4 a gallon for gas, his Smart looks a lot better. At the $1.79 the day our paths crossed, the Porsche won out.

Porsche offers the rear-wheel-drive Carrera and Carrera S (coupe and cabriolet), plus all-wheel-drive Carrera 4 and Carrera 4S coupe and cabrio. The 4 denotes a new AWD system borrowed from the 911 Turbo; the S a bolder 6-cylinder.

We tested the 911 Carrera 4S cabrio. AWD helps it stick to the pavement as if attached to a rail. Exceptional handling and stability, especially at high speed. And to keep you in command, stability control and traction control are standard.

The power top on the 4S cabrio opens and hides behind the rear seats in about 20 seconds. Ditto for the return trip. Though it wasn’t quite 40 degrees, we went top down, turned the heat up full blast and hoped Bernie Madoff could see from his cell.

Even topless, the cabin remains quiet enough for conversation, though if the wind deflector had been behind the front seats, the talk would have been about something other than cold necks.

Just in case, reinforced windshield pillars serve as a roll bar; a second roll bar mounted behind the rear seats deploys when sensors detect an impending rollover.

The Carrera line has been upgraded for 2009 with a 3.6-liter, 345-horsepower (up from 325) 6 in the base models, and a 3.8-liter, 385-h.p. (up from 355) 6 in the S, which also gets 19-inch radials (18-inchers in the base models).

There’s a choice of 6-speed manual or 7-speed automatic transmission, the latter with Doppelkupplungsgetriebe, or PDK to Porsche. The new double-clutch tranny-one for even numbered gears, one for odd-replaces Tiptronic, the clutchless manual that shifted by tapping steering-wheel paddles.

With computer technology, the transmission shifts twice, out of one gear and into another, on its own faster than a human can. Shifts are smooth and seamless. The 4S sprints from the light. Raw power. No hesitation or stumbling, just blistering quick yet exceptionally sure-footed movement.

The 4S cabriolet accelerates from zero to 60 m.p.h. in 4.7 seconds with standard 6-speed manual; 4.5 seconds with 7-speed automatic and PDK. Top speed is 183 m.p.h. Brakes are beefed up in keeping with Porsche’s philosophy that quick starts deserve even quicker stops.

While 4S aims to please enthusiasts, the mileage minded are served, too, by an 18 m.p.g. city/27 m.p.g. highway rating with PDK, 2 m.p.g. better than with 6-speed manual. While no economy car, it’s no guzzler either.

Where the 4S falls short is in rear-seat room, where a couple leather buckets reside to keep insurance agents from charging the two-seater rate. Likewise, the trunk upfront holds only a small duffel bag. Golf clubs? Try tennis.

Amenities atone for shortcomings. Heated seats ($500) are also ventilated ($800) to cool by circulating air through the seatback and bottom cushions. There’s also Bluetooth phone as well as iPod, USB and MP3 player connections ($440).

Styling changes are minor: new covers for the headlamps, larger air inlets, larger exterior mirrors and dual, round, polished exhaust outlets on the 4S.

The 911 Carrera 4S starts at $102,900, so buyers aren’t worried about $4 gas.

“But they aren’t immune to what’s going on with the economy,” said Porsche spokesman Gary Fong, citing a 40 percent dip in December sales, though noting “only” an 11 percent decline in February.

Yet, the $102,900 is only the initiation fee. The 4S added PDK at $4,080, beige leather interior at $3,655, power comfort memory seats at $1,550 and an adjustable sport suspension package with firmer settings and programmed shifts for the track at $960, to name a few.

But at $120,000, it gets more smiles per gallon than a yellow bumblebee.

Read Jim Mateja Sunday in Rides. Contact him at transportation@tribune.com.

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4 years / 50,000 miles
Corrosion
10 years
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4 years / 50,000 miles
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4 years / 50,000 miles

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13 Years / 124,000 miles
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2 years / unlimited miles after new-car limited warranty expires or from the date of sale if the new vehicle limited warranty has expired
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Consumer reviews

4.9 / 5
Based on 42 reviews
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Comfort 4.6
Interior 4.7
Performance 4.9
Value 4.7
Exterior 4.9
Reliability 4.8

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  • Perfect Understated Class and Performance

    After owning ~20 cars, I find the 2009 911 Turbo to be the perfect understated example of class and performance. Great handling, ride quality and just raw power.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • Last of the real Porsche 911 with 6 speed manual.

    Best Porsche 911 I've owned over the last twenty years. I miss my air cooled Porsches, but this car is so much better. I would recommend this car to anyone looking for a great 911.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • Best year for a Porsche 911?

    I think so. Well...let me qualify that. Best year for a Normally Aspirated Carrera S. I got the PDK with Sport Chrono and I'm loving it! First gen PDK and people complain about it is slow. Ok... it is slower than my 2018 GT3 but it is way faster than the manual and let's not compare it to the Tiptronic (PDK is whole new thing). This version is still small enough to get that feeling of "raw" sportscar. Yes, each newer iteration is more refined, more modern, and more powerful but they tend to numb a little bit of that rawness. I mean I would rather go 50mph and feel like I'm doing 80mph than go 80 but feel like I'm doing 50. The 997.2 S strikes a good balance for that feeling; and you can do it for less $$. Now, my 2018 GT3...that's another thing. So, there you have it!
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    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • Outstanding Vehicle

    Comprehensive Coverage! Riding in S Fl is like driving on glass and without a doubt an authentic treat as well as experience! Honestly there’s NO comparison l! Test drive or either purchase one for yourself. You owe it to yourself!
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • Best Date Car Ever

    So much fun to go out on the town in this car. Try to conceal your excitement of driving this car when you are on a date. The drive home is always better than dessert. It looks great, It sounds great, and it drives great.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • Most responsive and best handling car !

    I've owed Ferrari's, Mclaren's & BMW's but the Porsche Turbo is the most exciting car I've owned due to it's instant acceleration off the line and handles corners as if you're on rails. No fish tailing ever ! So FUN to drive ! Also, mechanically Porsche's are bullet proof ! Never had a problem with high maintenance bills ever.
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    Comfort 5.0
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  • The most amazing car I have owned

    I have been fortunate in my life to have driven many amazing cars, but the 911 far exceeds anything I have driven. It is just perfectly balanced between a true sports car and a daily driver. My other sport cars spent half the time in the shop, but my beloved 911 just keeps on ticking without a hitch. I highly recommend
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  • Great eye candy

    It is the toy I was looking to play with at this time in my life. It car has street appeal. I have receive many compliments on the car.
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    Comfort 5.0
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  • Always wanted one

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    Reliability 5.0
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  • Hands down, the best car I've ever owned.

    Still turns heads and gets the adrenaline going. I've used as a daily driver for the past seven years and 100,000 miles. Practically maintenance-free (other than normal service).
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  • Gotta to experience it to appreciate it!

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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2009 Porsche 911?

The 2009 Porsche 911 is available in 7 trim levels:

  • 4 (1 style)
  • 4S (1 style)
  • Carrera (2 styles)
  • Carrera 4 (2 styles)
  • Carrera 4S (2 styles)
  • Carrera S (2 styles)
  • Turbo (2 styles)

What is the MPG of the 2009 Porsche 911?

The 2009 Porsche 911 offers up to 20 MPG in city driving and 24 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

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Is the 2009 Porsche 911 reliable?

The 2009 Porsche 911 has an average reliability rating of 4.8 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2009 Porsche 911 owners.

Is the 2009 Porsche 911 a good Coupe?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2009 Porsche 911. 95.2% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.9 / 5
Based on 42 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.6
  • Interior: 4.7
  • Performance: 4.9
  • Value: 4.7
  • Exterior: 4.9
  • Reliability: 4.8

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